The Dr. Leaf Show

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Podcast 425: How to break free from PTSD & find sustainable healing Oct 13, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book Invisible Storm, managing and healing from PTSD and depression, what it looks like to seek help for mental health issues, overcoming mental health stigmas, and so much more! As noted in his book, “in 2017, President Obama, in his final Oval Office interview, was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

3:40, 32:00 Jason’s incredible journey

5:00 Jason’s new bookInvisible Storm

7:00 The mental “armor” you have to put on when you enter the military & how it impacts veterans

12:00 The importance of processing what you go through

18:30 Why we should never compare traumas!

23:00 Why mind management & self-regulation is so important

29:10 Why we need to go beyond awareness

30:00 Helping our children manage their mental health

40:00 You can’t outrun what has happened to you

46:00 How our experiences impact how we feel, behave & see the world

49:00 Comparison can lead to shame

50:00 How our mental health affects our physical health

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Podcast 424: How to make intrusive thoughts work for you, not against you. Oct 10, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about managing intrusive thoughts. This podcast is part 6 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we feel unable to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try to keep the source of your pain bearable, at least in the short term.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:40 We all battle with intrusive thoughts

3:10, 5:48 How to change the way you look at intrusive thoughts

6:00 What intrusive thoughts are

7:10 When you are aware of something you can change it!

8:00, 11:47 How to use mind management to deal with intrusive thoughts

16:35 How intrusive thoughts can become your best friend!

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Podcast 423: How a Sauna a Day Keeps the Stress Away Oct 06, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: If you have been following me for a while, you will know how much I love my infrared sauna from Sunlighten! It is an integral part of my mental and physical health regimen, my favorite place to do brain research and detox my mind, and something I cannot live without! In this podcast I talk to the co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas Connie Zack. We discuss why infrared heat is so good for us, the difference between infrared and conventional saunas, the best way to use an infrared sauna, common mistakes we make when using infrared saunas, the science behind Sunlighten’s amazing saunas, and so much more!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:55 How saunas can help support mental health

3:30 Sunlighten Sauna’s core mission

6:40, 11:16 Why infrared saunas are so good for us

12:50 How infrared saunas can support healthy sleepingpatterns

14:00 Why an infrared sauna is more enjoyable than regular saunas

17:00 The different types of infrared & what they do

23:20 The mental health benefits of using an infrared sauna

33:00 How infrared saunas can help support our physical health

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Podcast 422: What actually is the mind? Oct 03, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the what the mind is. This podcast is part 5 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:14 Why the mind is the hard question of science

2:44, 4:50 Our mind is our “aliveness”

4:00 We are the product of our minds

5:00 We are not our brains

6:30 How the mind affects the brain & body

9:15 Why we need to learn how to manage our minds

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Podcast 421: How Stoicism Can Help Improve Your Mental Health (with Ryan Holiday) Sep 29, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to philosopher and bestselling author Ryan Holiday about the power of stoicism, how to develop discipline and self-regulation, and so much more! As Ryan points out, ancient thinkers knew a lot about what it means to be human. Even though they were not neuroscientists, and even though they didn’t have access to all the technological and medical advances we have today, ancient writings are filled with wisdom that can help us lead better lives. Just because something is “old” doesn’t mean we can’t benefit from it!

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Get Ryan's book here: https://ryanholiday.net/

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

3:20 Why ancient truths still have power today

4:19 Why Ryan is so passionate about stoicism

6:45 Why discipline is destiny

10:15, 13:44 The 4 virtues of ancient philosophy & why they are important

20:00 Embracing the process, not just the outcome

27:00 The truth about perfectionism

31:30 You can have everything & still be unhappy

35:10 Why we all need self-discipline

38:25 Discipline can take on a lot of forms

41:05 Redefining hustle culture

43:36 Ryan’s new book Discipline is Destiny

47:00 Why the little things do matter

49:43 Why temperament is important

51:20 The power of patience

52:25 The difference between self-discipline & discipline

53:40 Enduring the unendurable

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Podcast 420: The Difference Between Thoughts & Memories Sep 26, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories. This podcast is part 4 of my series on the different parts of the mind. The mind is made up of trillions and trillions of thoughts. A thought is a real physical thing that occupies mental real estate in the brain and mind. A thought is built into the brain as you use your mind—that is, as you think, feel and choose. Thoughts are located in three different places: your brain, your mind, and the cells of your body.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:14 What a thought is

3:30 The difference between thoughts & memories

6:40 Thoughts & memories are like trees in the mind & brain

8:40 One thought can contain many memories!

9:22 Thoughts are always changing & growing

13:19 Thoughts affect the mind, brain & body

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Podcast 419: An Interview with The First Man to Trek Solo Across Antarctica + How Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health Sep 22, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to best-selling author and explorer Colin O’ Brady on his adventures in Antarctica, Everest and other incredible places around the world, how to embark on your own life adventure, the power of deep thinking, why we all need to have a “possible mindset”, how to get “unstuck”, and so much more! Colin O’Brady is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. His athletic accomplishments include a world-first solo crossing of Antarctica (which he talks about in his incredible book The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice―Crossing Antarctica Alone), a world-first ocean row across Drake Passage (from South America to Antarctica), and summiting Mt. Everest twice.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

3:50, 7:00 Colin’s incredible story

5:00, 18:31 Why Colin wrote his latest book The 12-Hour Walk

7:15 Exploring is an external & INTERNAL journey

10:30 The power of having a ‘possible’ mindset

13:00, 16:25 Our minds have so much strength & power

18:31, 25:00 How to harness the power of the mind through walking

22:00 Colin’s journey across Antarctica

35:00 Colin’s other amazing expeditions & important life lessons he learned

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Podcast 418: How to Listen to & Learn from Your Mental & Physical Warning Signals Sep 19, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about our mental and physical warning signals, what they are, and why we need to listen to them. This podcast is part 3 of my series on the different parts of the mind.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:15 What warning signals are & the different types of warning signals

4:40 Warning signals show you thought patterns that are affecting you

7:35 Warning signals help you tune into the nonconscious mind

11:16 These signals also tell you good things!

15:48 Emotions are not illnesses!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

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Podcast 417: How to redefine the role that trauma plays in your life Sep 15, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to top podcast host and author Michael Anthony about healing childhood trauma, the power of identity, why we should do something different everyday, the power of helping others, and so much more. Unfortunately, as Michael notes, childhood abuse is prevalent in America and around the world. It is one of the biggest elephants in the room when it comes to mental health. As uncomfortable as it is to face, childhood trauma is something we need to talk about more, and on a much deeper level.

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Get Michael's book here: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

3:00, 11:45 Michael’s incredible story

13:30 Money & success won’t heal us—we have to do the work mentally to overcome & manage what has happened to us

14:30 We can’t run from or suppress trauma—we have to face & deal with it

19:50 How trauma steals our identity & how we can find healing

26:00 We are not just afraid of failure; many of us are afraid of success as well

26:30, 32:00 How to be different, not just “better”

33:40 The importance of knowing what we value & stand for

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

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Podcast 416: How to Tap Into the Nonconcious Mind to Unwire Trauma & Toxic Thinking Habits Sep 12, 2022

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I continue my discussion of the different parts of the mind, and how they are connected. Last week, I spoke about the difference between the nonconscious, subconscious and conscious mind. This week, I am going to talk about how interconnected these three parts of the mind are, and the nature of the nonconscious, “wise” mind. The nonconscious mind is incredible but often misunderstood. Even the word nonconscious is used incorrectly most of the time. Yet it’s worth putting in the effort to try to understand it, because it’s a key player when it comes to mind-management. The more you understand the nonconscious mind, the more you will see that you also have the ability to change your mind.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:30 Our minds are filled with wisdom!

4:30 The present, past & future are connected in the mind

7:10 How the messiness of life can impact us mentally & physically

8:13 How we can manage our life experiences, even when things are a mess!

9:48 How our wise, noncosncious mind can help us manage the messiness of life

11:50 Why the mind is like a forest of trees

16:15 Why it takes time to manage our mind & change our thinking

18:20 We cannot forget what has happened to us, but we can change our story! We have the power to re-create

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -