Dr. Leaf's Blog

Addressing Adolescent ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi: Part 2

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 18, 2023

In this podcast (episode #449) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, t...

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My #1 Tip to Make This Your Best Year

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 15, 2023

In this podcast (episode #448) and blog, I talk about a helpful way to approach 2023: starting each morning with a few minutes of directed mind management! It is important to remember that whatever you think...

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Addressing Adolescent ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 11, 2023

In this podcast (episode #447) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, t...

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What I’m working on in 2023

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 08, 2023

In this podcast (episode #446) and blog, I talk about one of the biggest things I am going to work on in 2023 for my brain detox challenge: how much of a gift life is, and how we need to appreciate every mom...

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How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health-PART 2

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 21, 2022

In this podcast (episode #445) and blog, I continue the discussion I started in my previous podcast: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes it can be ...

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How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 19, 2022

In this podcast (episode #444) and blog, I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental h...

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How I Use the Neurocycle to Overcome the “If Only/Should Have/Could Have” Thinking Trap

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 14, 2022

This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurre...

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The #1 Mindset You Need to Develop to End Your Year Well & Prepare for the New Year

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 11, 2022

In this podcast (episode #442) and blog, I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It i...

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My 2022 Gift Guide!

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 08, 2022

It is that time of year again! If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season, I have you covered: 101 Ways to Be Less Stressed. This book is the perfect stocking stuf...

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What Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow Wants You to Know About Confidence & Boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 07, 2022

In this podcast (episode # 441) and blog, I talk to former Miss Universe and former Miss South Africa Demi Leigh Tebow about managing mental health as a public figure, how to develop sustainable self-confid...

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Shutting Down the Shame Spiral

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 04, 2022

In this podcast (episode #440) and blog, I talk about several helpful ways to get out of a shame spiral.  In our society today, it can be hard to feel any degree of self-worth. We are bombarded with the sham...

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Could This Be the Solution to Solving the Mental Health Crisis?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #439) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, a...

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