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Episode #113: How to make stress work for you and not against you + quantum physics, epigenetic and more Dec 15, 2019

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This episode is an extract from the interview I did recently on Dr. Ben Edwards's radio show You're the Cure. In this interview we discuss the difference between good stress and bad stress, how to make stress work for you, what quantum physics is and how it impacts our mental health, epigenetic, correct nutrition, and more! For more on Dr. Ben, how practice, and the full interview visit: https://medical.veritashealthycommunity.com/resources/radio-talk-shows/ Special offers from our sponsors: Joovv: For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf Sunlighten saunas: Get $100 of your order when you mention Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf For additional mental health resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com

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Episode #112: My daily mental and physical self-care routine to boost cognition, mood, and energy + how to manage your mental health while traveling, tips to deal with jet lag Dec 12, 2019

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In this episode I discuss how I manage my mind and physical health daily, some simple mind-management tips that help me each day feel my best and do my best, how I manage my mind when traveling, some travel hacks to help you feel your best despite jet lag, how to deal with travel if you fear flying, and more! For additional mental health resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Special offers from our sponsors: Kettle & Fire Bone Broth: Get 15% off your entire Kettle & Fire Bone Broth order at Kettleandfire.com/drleaf with code DRLEAFComrad Socks: Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com

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Episode #111: How CBD can help improve your mental health and reduce anxiety + CBD and children, how to take CBD safely, and more Dec 09, 2019

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In this episode I cover a very hot topic: CBD. Joining me are Ret and Adriaan, the co-founders of one of the top CBD companies NED. In this episode we discuss what CBD is, how it's different from weed, how it can help with mental health struggles like anxiety and depression, how to take a CBD oil safely, how CBD can help with physical pain and recovery, if CBD is safe for children, and so much more! For more on NED and to get 15% off your order + FREE SHIPPING go to: www.helloned.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF For additional mental health resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Special offers from our sponsors: BiOptimizers: Get 10% off your Masszymes order at www.masszymes.com/leaf and enter code DRLEAF10 8Sleep: Get $150 off + free shipping on your Pod at https://eightsleep.com/drleaf Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com

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Episode #110: 4 Steps to change a toxic thinking habit into a healthy new neural network Dec 05, 2019

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In this episode I address one of the main questions I received following the episode I did on depression with my daughter Dominique: how to do the reconceptualizing process. Additional Resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Special offers from our sponsors: Ritual Multivitamin: Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins at https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=drleaf Superfat Nut Butters: Get 15% off your entire order at https://www.superfat.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com

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Episode #109: How EMDR Therapy can help with PTSD, trauma, panic attacks, and anxiety + how to help a teen who is suicidal, how to strengthen your child's stress resilience levels and more Dec 01, 2019

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In this episode I interview Dr. Mark Mayfield on how EMDR therapy can benefit those who struggle with PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, and other mental health issues. We discuss what EDMR is, how to find a specialist, what to know before you start, and more. We also discuss how to help teens who may be suicidal, how to develop stress resilience in your child, how to protect your own mental health as a parent, what NOT to say to teens who are struggling, how to handle substance abuse in children, and so much more! For more information on EMDR and to find a specialist in your area visit: https://www.emdria.org Dr. Mayfield has extensive experience within the realm of substance abuse (primarily with the adolescent population), doing 10-15 groups a week early in his career. He has worked with gang members in the inner-city of Denver, developed adolescent and family therapy programs working with at-risk youth, provided in-home family therapy and multi-systemic family therapy, and has developed equine facilitated psychotherapy groups for child and adolescent survivors of mental and/or emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield's doctoral research focused the effects of equine facilitated psychotherapy on veteran survivors with partial or full PTSD. www.drmayfield.comwww.mayfieldcounseling.comwww.facebook.com/TheDrMayfield/Instagram: drmark24Twitter: @drmarkmayfield Special offers from our sponsors:Joovv: For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleafBiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrainVeestro: Get free shipping + try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for $49 at: tryveestro.com/drleafComrad Socks:Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAFFour Sigmatic: Get 15% off at foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!

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Episode #108: How to protect your mental health in this current political climate + Tips to successfully navigate difficult conversations at family gatherings during the holidays Nov 25, 2019

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This is an episode all about how to agree to disagree when it politics, and how to protect your mental health during this unstable and divided climate. Rather than fighting it out, this episode will help you learn how to start insightful and educational discussions and conversations around politics, and how to avoid causing more mental distress than necessary. As a society, we have forgotten how to argue and disagree in a civil way. This is causing untold stress and anger, and affecting many people’s relationships. So, in this episode, I give you 8 tips to help you successfully navigate conversations with someone who has a different political opinion, and how to protect your mental health and relationships. For additional mental health resources, tips, and techniques visit my website drleaf.com AND sign up for my weekly newsletter where I share exclusive tips, mental health boosting meal recipes and more! Special offers from our sponsors: Kettle & Fire: Get up to 30% off ALL Kettle & Fire products (+ FREE shipping on all orders) and a free mystery gift at https://offers.kettleandfire.com/bfcm-2019/?afmc=drleaf Superfat Nut Butters: Get 15% off your entire order at Superfat.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. Follow me on social media for daily mental health care tips and techniques! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf

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Episode #107: How to use technology & temperature to solve sleeping problems + more tips to help improve sleep fitness and quality, what happens in our brain when don’t sleep enough and more! Nov 20, 2019

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We have all heard how technology disrupts our sleep, and how a lack of sleep can and will affect our mental and physical health. Well, in this episode I interview Matteo, the founder of 8Sleep, on how we can actually use technology to solve sleeping problems and how we can use temperature to improve sleep fitness and quality. Matteo also shares additional tips on how to fall asleep fast and stay asleep. For more info on 8Sleep and to get $150 off your order + free shipping visit: https://eightsleep.com/drleaf For additional resources, tips, and techniques visit drleaf.com and sign up for my weekly newsletter where I include my event schedule, recipes to boost brain and mental health, and so much more! Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist:To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf Follow me on social media! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf

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Episode #106: Interview with Dr. Josh Axe: Can Keto improve your mental health? + The best essential oils for brain health, foods to eat to improve brain & gut health, leaky gut syndrome and more Nov 17, 2019

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In this episode I interview Dr. Josh Axe on the Keto Diet, essential oils, leaky gut syndrome, how to improve our gut health and brain health, how he manages his mental health, ancient medicine, and so much more! For more on Dr. Josh Axe follow him on social media @drjoshaxe. His new book THE COLLAGEN DIET will be out Dec 31 and is available now for pre-order: https://draxe.com/the-collagen-diet-by-dr-josh-axe/?utm_source=promotional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191015_collagendietbook_promo. You can also pre-order his Keto cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316427187/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_I6w0DbFVY90TG For additional resources head to drleaf.com and be sure to sign up for my weekly email to receive mental self-care tips and techniques as well as special offers and more! Special offers from our sponsors: Comrad Socks: Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF Feals CBD: Get 50% off your order at feals.com/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience. New 21 Day Brain Detox program: https://theswitch.app Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf

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Episode #105: How to recognize the early signs of depression and how to recover from depression + tips to help someone else who may be struggling with depression Nov 13, 2019

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In this special episode I sit down (via Skype!) with my producer, and daughter, Dominique to discuss depression. Dominique shares her struggles with depression, the triggers, how she recovered and manages her mental health now, and how others can help a friend or family member who is struggling with depression.*This podcast was done via Skype so audio quality may be a little scratchy* Additional Resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Blogs, books, and more tips: https://drleaf.com Special offers from our sponsors: Get 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping at: https://piquetea.life/drleaf BiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrain Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins at ritual.com/DRLEAF Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you have a personal story/testimony you would like to share, or questions on this podcast or on the topics of depression and anxiety you would like answered in a follow up episode email dominique@drleaf.com. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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Episode #104: Mental health tips for entrepreneurs + how to turn failures and weaknesses into a thriving career and life with serial entrepreneur Mark Metry Nov 10, 2019

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Being an entrepreneur is tough. Burnout, loneliness, constant failure... the list goes on. As someone who started my own company I know first hand how hard and painful it can be. So in this episode I sit down (via Skype!) with serial entrepreneur Mark Metry to discuss how to protect your mental health when starting a company, how to overcome social anxiety, how to recognize what is holding you back and how to turn that into a driving force for change and success. For more information on Mark go to: https://www.markmetry.com and stay tuned for his upcoming book “Social Anxiety No More”!https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metryInstagram.com/markmetryTwitter.com/markymetry Additional Resources: New 21 Day Brain Detox app: https://theswitch.app For more tips and free resources be sure to subscribe to my weekly email at https://drleaf.comYou will also get a bonus gift and 15% off your online order when you subscribe today. Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist:To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Veestro: Get free shipping + try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for $49 at: tryveestro.com/drleaf Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf

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