Dr. Leaf's Blog

How embracing your comfort zone can help rewire your brain & create new healthy habits

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 24, 2023

In this podcast (episode #485) and blog, I talk to bestselling author, editor and journalist Adam Bornstein about his latest book You Can’t Screw This Up, the mental health benefits of enjoying food, the sci...

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3 Tips to Make Your Home a Mental Health Haven

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 22, 2023

In this podcast (episode #484) and blog, I talk about how to make your home a mental health haven.  When the world feels like a mess (a common sentiment these days!), it is important that your home is a have...

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Small but meaningful daily choices to make yourself happier & healthier

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 17, 2023

In this podcast (episode #483) and blog, I talk to Colleen and Jason Wachob, founders of mega-health platform mindbodygreen, about their incredible new book The Joy of Well-Being, knowing when to change your...

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Can we be too self-aware?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 14, 2023

In this podcast (episode #482) and blog, I talk about self-awareness, why it is helpful, and what happens when we become too self-aware.   As you have heard me say many times on this podcast, we need to self...

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The Myth of Normal with Dr. Gabor Maté

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 10, 2023

In this podcast (episode #481) and blog, I talk to renowned physician, speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté about his latest book The Myth of Normal, common misconceptions of what makes us sick, how...

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Why we need to fall in love with our emotions

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 07, 2023

In this podcast (episode #480) and blog, I talk about why falling in love with your emotions is one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health!  As you have heard me say many times before, w...

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Are you addicted to drama?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 03, 2023

In this podcast (episode #479) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist, educator and best-selling author Scott Lyons about what it means to be addicted to drama, how a drama addiction affects our mental he...

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6 Strategies to Stop Fights Before They Begin

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #478) and blog, I talk about ways to stop fights before they begin.  Relationships can be hard, whether you are talking about friends, romantic partners, family, or colleagues. Fight...

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Why it's important to question our beliefs & biases

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 26, 2023

In this podcast (episode #477) and blog, I talk to top podcast host and international bestselling author Shawn Stevenson about his incredible healing journey, the mind-brain-body connection, the importance o...

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Why & how to compromise more in relationships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #476) and blog, I talk about how to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity through compromise. This is part 3 of my series on love...

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How sorrow & longing make us whole

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #475) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and speaker Susan Cain about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how longing makes us whole, her amazin...

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Love, sex & your mental health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #474) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity. This is part 2 of my series on love, sex, relationshi...

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