The Dr. Leaf Show

Latest Episodes:

My top lessons from 2020 + Strategies for dealing with anticipation anxiety, general anxiety disorder (GAD) & difficult family members Jan 01, 2021

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this bonus episode I replay the Instagram Live I did Dec 31 2020 where I share my top lessons learned from 2020 and what I am working on in 2021. I also answer listener questions on how to deal with anxiety while waiting to get test results back and just anticipation anxiety in general, how to deal with general anxiety disorder (GAD), how to manage burnout as a medical professional, how to protect your mental health while living with "annoying" family, how to avoid giving into provocations & triggers, and more!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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Your 2020 Tragedies, Triumphs, Breakups, & Breakthroughs + Valuable Lessons Learned from a Tough Year Dec 31, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Happy New Year!! In this episode I replay some of the amazing, inspiring, and courageous stories you shared with me about what you struggled with and overcame in 2020, what you are working on in 2021, and who inspired you the most during one of the toughest years.

To send a voice message you can use the anchor app or email me at info@drleaf.com

Thank you for all your support & love over this past year!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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BONUS EPISODE: Managing anxiety, loneliness, grief, & depression during the holidays + how to set & enforce boundaries with family, and listener Q&A Dec 24, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss how to navigate feelings of grief, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression during the holidays, how to set boundaries with family, and more! I also answer some questions from viewers. This episode was originally an Instagram Live. Follow me on social media to join in my weekly live Q&As!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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A 5 step Neurocycle to heal burnout & toxic stress + tips to help you deal with feelings of overwhelm & always being "on" Dec 18, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will walk you through one of the best ways to deal with toxic stress and burnout, which is something I think we all need as 2020 comes to an end!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

3:00 Why is mind management so important for our mental health?

4:10 The best way to manage stress & prevent burnout

7:00 How toxic stress affects the brain & body

8:47 Why we need to embrace our negative feelings & emotions, not ignore or suppress them

12:20 How self-regulation can help us control our stress levels

14:40 How writing helps organize our thinking

16:33 Steps you can take today to deal with stress & prevent burnout

20:42 The importance of mental & physical boundaries and why saying “no” is a good thing!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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Can you train yourself to become a more optimistic person? + The brain science behind why the negative affects us so much & how to get out of a toxic thinking spiral Dec 16, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: As I discuss in this podcast the brain has a natural optimism bias—we are what I call “wired for love”. This means that when we are connected to others in deep and meaningful ways, and when we are satisfied with where we are in life and where we are going (even if we have ups and downs, which are normal!), we can function at a healthy level. The brain likes it when we are in a good place!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/can-you-make-yourself-a-more-optimistic-person

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

2:00 Our natural optimism bias & how we are wired for love

2:27 What is the mind, and how is it different to the brain?

3:26 How optimism helps us survive AND thrive

7:00 How negative thinking distorts the brain

12:00 How negative thinking can become a habit and impact your mental and physical health

16:50 How to get rid of a bad thinking habit

17:50 Why we need to embrace the negative

20:21 The best way to control your thinking and manage your mind

21:50 How to make negativity work for you and not against you

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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Overcoming addiction + how to help someone who is struggling with addiction (with LCSW & ex-addict Nathan Padilla) Dec 14, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Yes, addiction can be a scary thing, but true recovery is possible. In this podcast I speak with licensed clinical social worker and therapist Nathan Padilla about his own experiences with addiction and mental health, the nature of addiction recovery, how you can help someone overcome an addiction, and more!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/overcoming-addiction-how-to-help-someone-struggling-with-an-addiction

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

5:00 Why Nathan used drugs to cope with reality

21:00 How the birth of Nathan’s son and hid time in jail was an “ahah!” moment in his healing journey

25:41 Tips for recovering from an addiction

32:15 Why Nathan started his own practice

34:50 What is dual diagnosis and why is it important?

38:05 How to help someone recover from an addiction

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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5 Simple & Scientific Steps to Begin Detoxing Trauma and Toxic Thinking from Your Mind Dec 11, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this special solo podcast, I share 5 simple & scientifically-tested steps I developed over 30+ years working in private practice for my patients, who suffered from all kinds of mental health & learning issues. These steps, when done over 63 days, can help you identify the root of a trauma or toxic thinking habit (which is causing anxiety, depression, etc), eliminate the root of this issue, and rebuild a healthy new neural network.

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/5-simple-scientific-steps-to-detox-trauma-and-toxic-thinking

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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How to identify & tune into your emotional & physical warning signals to begin uncovering and eliminating the roots of anxiety, depression, toxic thinking, and trauma Dec 09, 2020

Show notes

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/

Get all 11 session from my virtual conference here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mhss

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress are all ways of describing natural human responses to adversity. We all face adversity in many different ways; challenging events and circumstances are as much a part of modern existence as they were a part of human history. In this session, I discuss how this pain, which is very real, is a sign that there’s something going on in your life that needs to be addressed: you are in a state of disequilibrium. It’s not a sign of a defective brain. The brain is going through a process of reordering and reorganization in response to an experience because the brain responds to the mind. I will teach you how to identify these warning signs, how to address them, and how to begin healing.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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How toxic skincare can mess up your mental health + identifying & healing toxic eating & diet behaviors (with nutritional expert Noelle Tarr) Dec 07, 2020

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

SHOW DESCRIPTION: The world of healthy eating can be confusing and overwhelming at times. It can also be toxic and can set us up for a host of mental and physical health issues if we are not careful. In this podcast I speak with nutritional therapy practitioner and certified personal trainer Noelle Tarr about how diet culture is dangerous and how to combat the negative effects, how to build sustainable weight loss and fitness habits, how to begin healing orthorexia and body dysmorphia, why we should use clean beauty and skincare products, and more!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-toxic-skincare-can-mess-up-your-mental-health-identifying-healing-toxic-eating-diet-behaviors-with-nutritional-expert-noelle-tarr

For more info on Noelle: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

2:35 How many women are taught from youth to diet and worry about their weight

7:30 Why going on a diet is not enough

9:01 Why Noelle started her company Coconuts and Kettlebells

10:15 The dangers of toxic diet culture

18:17 Dangerous wellness trends you should avoid

22:44 What is orthorexia and how do you overcome it?

30:13 How to heal body dysmorphia

31:22 Why natural beauty and skincare products are important for our health

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app

-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

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How to Develop Sustainable Self-Confidence & Identify Self-Sabotaging Behaviors + The Best Lessons from World Leaders like Kobe Bryant & Mark Cuban (Interview with Patrick Bet-David) Dec 04, 2020

Show notes

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

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Life is full of chances to grow, learn and achieve new things, but we often miss out on these opportunities because we don’t know where to look or where to start. In this podcast I speak with startup entrepreneur, CEO, author and creator of the popular YouTube channel Valuetainment Patrick Bet-David about the importance of constantly learning, why tenacity, creativity and self-confidence are integral to success, how to identify and overcome self-sabotaging behavior, using peer pressure to your advantage, why we need to be careful of too much success, and more!

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/patrick-bet-david

For more info on Patrick and to get his book visit: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

3:11 What Patrick learned as a child living in a refugee camp

10:30 Why tenacity is so important

13:09 The power of self-confidence

19:48 Why we ALL need to learn the art of selling

24:45 How fear can prevent us from achieving our dreams

28:00 How to master the art of business strategy

34:45 The danger of complacency

42:00 The relationship between accountability and success

46:27 Why not all peer pressure is bad

49:50 How success can become your biggest enemy

54:04 The mindsets of the most successful and interesting people