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Episode #144: Parenting During the Pandemic + Tips on How to Help Your Children Deal with Changes in Routines, Missed Milestones, & Anxiety (Interview with Child Psychologist Dr. Rebecca Hershberg) Mar 26, 2020

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Many people around the world are currently stuck at home, which can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Yet what happens if you have young children? What happens when the schools are closed, you have to work and everyone is at home, frustrated, scared and uncertain as to how long this situation will last? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak to child psychologist, parenting coach, author of The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler's Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again, founder of Little House Calls and mother of two young boys Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg on parenting during the pandemic, tips on how to help your children deal with changes in routines, missed milestones, anxiety and fear, and mental health strategies for parents. Podcast Time Highlights-7:00 Why Rebecca loves children-9:30 Why we need to be the grown-ups in the room-11:18 How do we manage disrupted routines?-12:35 Discipline in context -16:50 Should we still celebrate birthdays?-19:33 Play, Play, Play-22:35 How to keep your kids busy-28:20 How to teach your children coping strategies -31:27 Should you answer coronavirus questions?-35:00 Why it is okay to say you don’t know-36:48 What to do when you need help too-38:17 How to speak to your children about finances -42:42 How to protect your own mental health -46:00 Rupture and repair: why we all fail-50:37 How to deal with regression and baby play-53:39 How to help your teenager For more information on Dr. Rebecca visit: https://littlehousecalls.com/Get her book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1462529712 Check out her blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/rebecca-schrag-hershberg-phd Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/ Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/ San Diego Zoo Kids: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/ Additional reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/little-house-calls/202003/parenting-during-covid-19 Read the full blog and podcast transcript here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/parenting-during-the-pandemic-tips-on-how-to-help-your-children-deal-with-changes-in-routines-missed-milestones-anxiety-and-fear-and-mental-health-strategies-for-parents-with-child-psychologist-and-parenting-coach-dr-rebecca-schrag-hershberg Special offers from our sponsors: -KiwiCo (the best way to keep your children busy!): Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/DRLEAF. -Organifi (one of my favorite superfood companies!): Get 15% off your order of Organifi Pure today with code DRLEAF. Just visit organifi.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout. Additional Resources: Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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: @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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 #143: Interview with Dr. David And Austin Perlmutter on Why We Make Poor Decisions + Tips to Overcome the Desire of Instant Gratification & Technology Addiction, and How to Clean Our Brains Mar 24, 2020

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We are surrounded by information, and many of us know what we need to do to be healthier, so why don’t we do it? Why is there such a disconnect between information and implementation? Can we learn to make better decisions? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discuss why we often make poor choices with doctors David and Austin Perlmutter, and how we can overcome the curse of instant gratification and technology addiction, detox our brains and live happier lives.Podcast Time Highlights-5:19 What is mental hijacking?-8:50 The disconnection syndrome-11:40 Why is empathy so important?-14:05 How do we take back control of our mind?-20:40 How instant gratification damages the brain-33:55 Inflammation and depressive thinking: is there a link?-41:10 Narcissism and the plague of tribalism -54:25 How to work with family-59:00 How to raise successful, smart and healthy children-1:01:37 Current wellness trends: the good, the bad and the ugly Read the full episode transcript and blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-make-poor-decisions-tips-to-overcome-the-curse-of-instant-gratification-technology-addiction-and-how-to-detox-our-brains-with-dr-david-and-austin-perlmutter For more info on Dr. David and Andrew Perlmutter visit: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ To order their book Brain Wash visit: https://brainwashbook.com/ And follow them on social media:https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Special offers from our sponsors:-ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras you will ever own!): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://www.thirdlove.com/drleaf-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (great for hydration, concentration, and recovery): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.com Additional resources:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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: @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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 142: Strategies to Manage Your Money and Reduce Financial Anxiety During This Crisis + Tips on How to Save, Budget, and Plan for a Recession and a Layoff with Chris Hogan Mar 22, 2020

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Handling your finances can be challenging at the best of times, but what happens when you are in the midst of a pandemic? How do you keep your money safe when the world around you is in a state of flux? In this podcast, I speak with financial expert Chris Hogan on strategies to manage your finances and reduce money anxieties during this crisis, as well as helpful tips on how to save, budget, and plan for a recession or a layoff. Podcast Time Highlights-2:05 Is the economy being quarantined?-2:32 The stock market is a living thing-3:26 How to control the controllables-4:08 Are the banks safe? -5:06 401Ks and the investment rollercoaster-6:18 Why you shouldn’t have all your eggs in one basket-6:41 What can we do if there is a recession?-7:58 Why is everyone talking about interest rates?-8:57 Is there any hope for small business owners?-12:00 Debt is always a threat-15:12 How can I support small business owners?-16:14 What can you do if you have been laid off?-19:57 How do you deal with market volatility?-23:22 Should you refinance your mortgage?-25:18 Who can you trust when it comes to financial advice? Read the episode transcript and blog: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/strategies-to-manage-your-money-and-reduce-financial-anxiety-during-this-crisis-tips-on-how-to-save-budget-and-plan-for-a-recession-and-a-layoff For more info on Chris visit: https://www.chrishogan360.comAdditional reading: https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/how-an-epidemic-can-affect-the-economy Additional resources:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com With all the stress, anxiety, social distancing and isolation stemming from the coronavirus, the need to connect with each other is more critical than ever. Join our dedicated Facebook group to stay connected with others and share your challenges and best tips for dealing with our new normal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870578619744226/?ref=share WHO website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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 and strategies!-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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 #141: How Hidden Toxins in Your Home Could be Contributing to Anxiety + Simple Lifestyle Tweaks and Changes that Will Boost Your Mood & Improve Your Physical Well-Being with Max Lugavere Mar 20, 2020

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Many of us are spending a lot more time at home these days (and dealing with a lot more stress!), so there is no better time to look at how we can make our living spaces happier and healthier. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere on how we can get rid of toxins in our home that may be contributing to our anxiety, and how we can all make simple and easy changes to our lifestyle that can boost our mood and improve our wellbeing.To get Max's new book The Genius Life visit: https://geniuslifebook.com For more info on Max visit his website: https://www.maxlugavere.com Podcast Time Highlights-2:20 How Max went from pre-med to telling people’s stories-7:54 Why nutrition is just one part of the health story-12:35 Why exercise is medicine for the brain-18:28 Why we should take more cold showers & the power of thermal exercise-23:55 Environmental toxins and the game of chemical whack-a-mole-30:40 How to de-stress and manage anxiety at home-36:00 If the sun is like medicine, why do many people spend around 93 % of their time indoors?-40:13 Why we all need more collagen-43:25 What are genius foods?-46:00 Why you should avoid diet fads Read the transcript and blog on this episode: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hidden-toxins-in-your-home-could-be-contributing-to-anxiety-simple-lifestyle-tweaks-and-changes-that-will-boost-your-mood-improve-your-physical-well-being-with-max-lugavere Special Offers from our Sponsors:-BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company) Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf. -Organifi (one of my favorite superfood companies!). Get 15% off your order of Organifi Pure today with code DRLEAF. Just visit organifi.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout. -Blinkist (my favorite reading app). To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess. Additional resources: Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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: @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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 #140: Panic attack audio guide Mar 18, 2020

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This calming audio guide will help you pre-, during, and post-panic attack. It is taken from my new brain detox app SWITCH. In this app you will learn how to identify the root of whatever is causing you mental distress, how to eliminate the toxic thinking habit and patter, and rebuild a healthy new neural network. It's 5 step 21 day program that takes 15-30mins each day.To download the app today visit: https://theswitch.appWith all the stress, anxiety, social distancing and isolation stemming from the coronavirus, the need to connect with each other is more critical than ever. Join our dedicated Facebook group to stay connected with others and share your challenges and best tips for dealing with our new normal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870578619744226/?ref=shareVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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 and strategies!-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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist.

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Episode #139: How to correctly use movement and exercise to defeat depression and loneliness, reduce worry, and eliminate anxiety with Dr. Kelly McGonigal Mar 16, 2020

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We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know that movement changes us from the inside out, improving both our mental and physical health? In this episode I discuss the power of movement with bestselling author, research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford Dr. Kelly Mcgonigal, and how exercise can help defeat depression, anxiety, loneliness and shame, making us feel more connected with ourselves and with others. PLUS Kelly shares some great tips on how to get more movement and exercise at home and in your daily routine so you don't even have to go to a gym! Podcast Time Highlights-2:39 What Kelly wants written on her tombstone-4:25 How exercise helps heal depression and anxiety -9:11 Your brain on exercise-13:20 How exercise makes you a nicer person -16:45 How movement connects us -21:00 Why all movement is good movement -25:00 How exercise helps us deal with toxic stress-32:18 Hope molecules -37:44 Exercise and the gut microbiome-44:00 How movement can help you love yourself -48:13 Exercise and imposter syndrome Read the transcript and blog on this episode: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-correctly-use-movement-and-exercise-to-defeat-depression-and-loneliness-reduce-worry-and-eliminate-anxiety-with-dr-kelly-mcgonigal-the-extraordinary-link-between-mindful-movement-joy-and-human-connectionFor more info on Dr. Kelly and to get her book visit: http://kellymcgonigal.com Special Offers from our Sponsors: -SEED (the best company for a healthy gut!): Visit https://seed.com and use code MENTALMESS for 15% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic. -Rothys (my new favorite shoe company): Check out all the amazing Rothys styles available right now at: https://Rothys.com/drleaf -NOOM (the best healthy habit company): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf -LOLA (my favorite feminine company): To get 30% off your LOLA feminine products $5 Trial Set today visit https://www.mylola.com/ and enter drleaf. Additional resources:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free 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: @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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist.

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Episode #138: How to protect your mental & physical health during the Coronavirus pandemic + Tips to reduce anxiety, stress, and worry, PLUS what foods and herbs boost your immune system! Mar 14, 2020

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The world is currently riveted in fear of what is known as COVID-19, a new type of coronavirus that has put a lot of people at risk of getting ill or potentially dying. I understand that this situation can be frightening, and we should take all necessary precautions, following the WHO and CDC guidelines. We need to bring balance to the fear, because the fear can be more dangerous than the virus. In fact, fear-based stress and anxiety can and will weaken your immune system, the very thing that needs to be strong during a health crisis! In this special podcast episode I cover tips, techniques, and simple strategies to help protect and boost your mental and physical health during this pandemic. WHO website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happenCDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html Additional resources:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://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: @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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist. While we make every effort to broadcast correct information, we are learning about the virus in real time. We welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This podcast is not medical advice. If you are feeling unwell, contact a medical professional immediately. By listening to this podcast or reading this blog, you agree not to use this podcast or blog as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

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Episode #137: Simple Steps to Become Stress-Resilient & More Thick-Skinned + Tips On How to Help Your Children Develop Their Stress Tolerance with Bestselling Author Neil Pasricha Mar 12, 2020

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Life can be tough. You will fail at certain things. You will be stressed. Bad things will happen to you. People will disappoint you. But did you know that, despite all these things, life can be awesome? Yes, it is true! In this week’s blog and podcast, I talk with bestselling author and speaker Neil Pasricha about how we can all learn to be more stress-resilient and failure-proof, how life is still awesome even when things don’t go our way, and how we can teach our children to thrive in a world where change is inevitable. Neil is no stranger to bad news. A number of years ago his first wife left him and his best friend committed suicide. To cope with his grief, he decided to start a blog called 1000 Awesome Things to cheer himself up, which focused on life’s simple pleasures. This blog soon became viral, was voted one of the best blogs in the world and led to Neil’s his first bestseller, The Book of Awesome, which focuses on how, despite the ups and downs of life, there is so much to be thankful for and amazed by every day. Podcast Time Highlights:-2:00 How Neil turned lemons into lemonade-4:10 Why we don’t know how to fail-10:45 How to tell yourself a different story-16:51 Why the only way to get better is to get bad-29:46 Why you should let your children fail-39:11 Why you can’t have everything you want-46:18 Why happiness, not success, comes first-51:00 Why reading is good for your mental health-56:55 Why multitasking is a myth For more info on Neil and to get his books visit: https://www.neil.blog And follow him on social media:-Instagram: @neilpasricha-Twitter: @NeilPasricha-Facebook: @NeilPasricha For additional resources to help you on your mental health healing journey:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.appRegister now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://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:-Ned (my favorite CBD company): To get 15% off your Ned CBD order use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://helloned.com -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code DRLEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com -ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove/drleaf Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist.

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Episode #136: Interview with Melissa Urban (Whole30 Co-Founder) on Addiction Recovery, Healing from Sexual Abuse, Dealing with Divorce, and Why She Started Whole30 Mar 08, 2020

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In this podcast I interview the incredible creator and founder of Whole30 and bestselling author, Melissa Urban, on her health journey, dealing with trauma, how to recover from addiction, how to help someone who is battling with depression and much more! Melissa didn’t just wake up on day and decide to found the Whole30 movement. Her journey to health was a long one: even though she grew up in a good home, she was sexually abused by a family member as a teenager. To suppress the trauma, she turned to drugs, and what started off as a distraction soon became an addiction. She tried to hold in her pain, and started self-destructing internally—trauma and pain cannot be suppressed, and will manifest in other areas of our lives if we do not embrace, acknowledge and deal with the hard stuff in life. Podcast Time Highlights: 2:34 What inspired the Whole30 movement? 4:08, 43:00 How community lays the foundation for true success 6:00, 8:08 How Melissa overcame her drug addiction 19:08 How we are not defined by any one part of our story 20:42 How to heal from divorce 27:11 Why is mental health so important? 31:06 How to help someone who is depressed and suicidal 39:40 Is there such a thing as work-life balance? 41:31 Melissa’s spiritual journey 43:00 What is it like to run Whole30? 47:55 Melissa’s favorite foods and recipes 50:21 How to deal with negative criticism and feedback 53:42 Are there any wellness trends we should avoid? Whole30 program: whole30.com instagram, twitter, and facebook: @whole30 Whole30 books: whole30.com/books Melissa's personal instagram: @melissau Melissa's AMAZING podcast: whole30.com/podcast For additional resources to help you on your mental health healing journey: Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://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: -Blinkist (the best app to help you get more reading done and build your brain!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Ritual (my favorite multivitamin): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf-LOLA (my favorite go to company for the best quality tampons and pads!): To get 30% off your LOLA feminine products $5 Trial Set today visit https://www.mylola.com and enter DRLEAF at checkout. -Noom (the best program out there to help you develop and stick to healthy goals): http://noom.com/DRLEAF Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist.

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Episode #135: The Anti-Anxiety Diet, how to heal hormonal imbalances and recover from adrenal fatigue, nature's prozac, what supplements you should be taking and more with RD Ali Miller Mar 05, 2020

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There is so much to be anxious about these days, including what to eat. But did you know that there is a way of eating that can actually help reduce the level of anxiety you experience on a day-to-day basis? In this week’s podcast, I discuss the anti-anxiety diet with RD Alie Miller, how you can balance your hormones and reset your adrenals, and how to heal the brain and body by changing what you eat! We also discuss the best way for women to do keto, and how probiotics are nature's prozac! Allie is an integrative functional medicine practitioner and bestselling author. She focuses on functional medicine, that is looking at the body from a holistic standpoint and helping people achieve and maintain optimal mental and physical health. She is known as the “body’s detective”, and has made it her life’s work to find the root causes of the chronic conditions many people today battle with. Podcast Time Highlights:2:16 How Allie become the “body detective”5:00 Why stress is the Achilles’ heel of whole body wellness8:30 The epidemic of childhood obesity and behavioral issues11:16 The anti-anxiety diet14:47 Rebalancing neurotransmitters starts in the microbiome 21:50 Rebounding adrenal health24:33 Hot flashes, PCOS and the truth about women and hormones31:00 The best way to do keto47:33 Probiotics are nature’s Prozac53:56 Hormone replacement therapy: is it safe?56:20 Are supplements bad for us?For more on Ali and to get her books visit: www.alimillerRD.com https://www.alimillerrd.com/product/the-anti-anxiety-diet-cookbook/ https://www.alimillerrd.com/product/the-anti-anxiety-diet-book/ https://www.alimillerrd.com/product-category/all-supplements/ https://www.alimillerrd.com/product/adrenal-rehab-class/ Follow her on instagram and facebook: @alimillerrd For additional resources to help you on your mental health healing journey:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://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: Theragun (the best therapy device to help speed up muscle recovery and heal any tension!): To get 2 free attachments with your Theragun purchase see: https://theragun.com/leaf Butcherbox (where I get all my grass-feed super healthy and delicious meat, fish, and pork): Get 2 free lbs of salmon and 2 free filet mignons plus $20 off your first Butcher Box order when you sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com and enter promo code CLEANUP at checkout Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolinel... Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 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 Dr. Leaf no longer runs a private practice or takes individual patients. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers affordable and accessible mental health care tailored to your individual needs. Visit our sponsor here https://betterhelp.com/drleaf for more details and to find a therapist.

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