Dr. Leaf's Blog

Reclaiming Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 16, 2025

I recently had one of those conversations that left me feeling both heartbroken and hopeful. While discussing the complexities of narcissistic relationships on my latest podcast episode, I realized how many ...

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Your Brain is Carrying Too Much (And It's Not Your Fault)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 03, 2025

You know that feeling when you wake up and your mind is already racing? Before you've even had your first cup of coffee, you're carrying the weight of yesterday's news, today's worries, and tomorrow's unknow...

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Mastering the Art of Dating

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 25, 2025

I recently had the most fascinating conversation with Talia, a dating expert who went on 150 dates in one year. Yes, you read that right—150 dates. But here's what struck me most: it wasn't the quantity that mattered, it was what her brain learned through the process.

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When It’s Time to Quit: The Neuroscience of Letting Go and Moving On

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 18, 2025

Have you ever found yourself stuck in something that once served you well, but now feels like it's draining your very soul? I've been there, and I want you to know that recognizing when it's time to let go i...

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How Fatherhood Rewires the Brain (and Why So Many Men Stay Silent)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 11, 2025

The human brain undergoes extraordinary changes during major life transitions, and as someone who studies these transformations professionally, I'm continually amazed by one particular phenomenon: the comple...

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How AI Is Rewiring Your Brain Without You Realizing

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 04, 2025

I'm excited to share something that's been weighing on my mind lately, and I think it's something we all need to talk about. As someone who's spent decades studying how our brains work, I've been deeply conc...

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Understanding Your Stress Language: A Path to Mental Clarity

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 30, 2025

You know that moment when everything's falling apart and you either freeze up completely, start frantically trying to fix everything, or maybe just want everyone to leave you alone? There's actually science ...

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Feeling Like a Mess? You're Not Broken—You're Becoming.

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 26, 2025

Some days feel like too much. Your heart is heavy, your thoughts are spinning, and all you can do is hold yourself together with hope and a half-breath.   But here’s the truth:  Feeling like a mess isn’...

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The Fastest Way to Heal Isn’t Therapy—It’s This (with Dave Asprey)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 23, 2025

In one of my most eye-opening conversations yet on The Dr. Leaf Show, I sat down with the incredible Dave Asprey—founder of Bulletproof and pioneer in the biohacking movement—to talk about something that mig...

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Help! My Brain Won't Shut Up-Try This Before You Burn Out

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 16, 2025

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a whirlwind of thoughts—replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or spiraling into a loop of mental noise? If so, you're not alone. In a recent episode of T...

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Waiting for an Apology Is Keeping You Stuck

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 09, 2025

In this episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I explore a topic that many of us grapple with: the longing for an apology that never comes. It's a situation that can leave us feeling stuck, resentful, and emotionally...

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Why You Keep Repeating Toxic Cycles—And How to Break Free

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 01, 2025

Ever thought, “Why am I doing this again?”   Same argument. Same self-doubt. Same spiral.   You’re not broken. You’re just wired that way.   Your brain runs on loops—habits built for efficiency, not truth. ...

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