Dr. Leaf's Blog

3 Ways to Recover & Revive When Feeling Overwhelmed

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 27, 2022

In this podcast (episode #438) and blog, I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed.  Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It’s always trying to make u...

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How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 23, 2022

In this podcast (episode #437) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningf...

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When & How to Set Boundaries with Friends

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 20, 2022

In this podcast (episode #436) and blog, I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.   It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Bo...

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How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 17, 2022

In this podcast (episode #435) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding an...

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How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships & Other Advice from Two Relationship Therapists

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 13, 2022

In this podcast (episode #434) and blog, I talk to licensed therapist and life coach John Kim about his amazing new book It’s Not Me, It’s You, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelin...

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Essential Techniques for Self-Healing with Alex Elle

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 09, 2022

In this podcast (episode #433) and blog, I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about the importance of journaling, her new book How We Heal, why we...

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Are Secrets Good for Your Mental Health?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 06, 2022

In this podcast (episode #432) and blog, I talk to professor and a leading expert on the psychology of secrets Michael Slapian about what it means to keep a secret, how keeping secrets affects our mental hea...

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Spermidine: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Mental & Brain Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 02, 2022

In this podcast (episode #431) and blog, I talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute, about cellular medicine, how we can heal our mental and physical ...

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What a Recent Brush with Death Taught Me About Life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #430) and blog, I talk to good friend, podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about what it means to reckon with our mortality, what near-death experiences can teach us, w...

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Mental Health Advice from the U.S Surgeon General

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 26, 2022

In this podcast (episode #429) and blog, I talk to Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy about the role workplaces play in their employee’s mental and physical health, how to help organizatio...

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The Pros & Cons of Mental Health Labels

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 23, 2022

In this podcast (episode #428) and blog, I talk about why we need to change the way we think about mental health. This podcast is part 8 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentione...

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Managing Menopause & Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 20, 2022

In this podcast (episode #427) and blog, I talk to Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz about menopause, women’s mental health, why aging is a blessing, her new book Menopause Bootcamp, and so much more!  In her work, D...

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