Dr. Leaf's Blog

How Co-Regulation Can Help Build Self-Regulation Skills

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 17, 2022

In this podcast (episode #400) and blog, I talk about co-regulation. Co-regulation is a way of helping someone develop self-regulation. The person co-regulates by staying present for the individual, helping ...

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What to Do When People Don't Accept Your Boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 13, 2022

In this podcast (episode #399) and blog, I am going to talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don’t respond well to you, and how to take ownership of your mental health and life. One of my mo...

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Should We Have Mental Health Days at School?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 10, 2022

In this podcast (episode #398) and blog, I discuss a question I was asked recently: should we have mental health days at school? We all go through difficult times, and we all battle with “mental health.” If ...

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The Main Signals of Depression + How to Find Healing

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 06, 2022

In this podcast (episode #397) and blog, I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more!  Depression is something we ...

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How to Find Peace in the Midst of Uncertainty & Let Go of Regret & Fear of the Future

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 29, 2022

In this podcast (episode #395) and blog, I talk to designer, writer and artist Morgan Harper Nichols about her incredible new book, Peace is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm fo...

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The Healing Power of Laughing At Yourself

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 26, 2022

In this podcast (episode #394) and blog, I talk about the benefits of laughing at yourself.  Laughter neutralizes situations, and a neutral situation is a safe space where deep meaningful relationships are m...

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How to Find Meaning Again After Tragedy

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 22, 2022

In this podcast (episode #393) and blog, I talk to N.Y. Times best-selling author Donald Miller about becoming the hero of our own narratives, how to find meaning again after tragedy, what defines a meaningf...

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The Surprising Benefits of Disappointment + How to Embrace Disappointment & Use It to Your Advantage

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 19, 2022

In this podcast (episode #392) and blog, I talk about managing feelings of disappointment before they negatively affect our mental wellbeing. Disappointment is the feeling we get when an expectation that we ...

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Pets Struggle with Anxiety & Depression Too. Here’s How to Help Them

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 16, 2022

In this podcast (episode #391) and blog, I talk to speaker, author, mathematician, and dog trainer Grisha Stewart about dog training and empowerment, pets and mental health, why dogs struggle mentally, how w...

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The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding & Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 08, 2022

In this podcast (episode #389) and blog, I talk to holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about the importance of taking a functional medicine approach to mental health, addres...

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How to Identify Your Brain Type & Create Happiness Strategies Best Suited to Your Brain

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jun 02, 2022

In this podcast (episode #387) and blog, I talk to world-renowned psychiatrist, brain specialist, 12 times N.Y. Times best-selling author and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen about his incredible new ...

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The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #386) and blog, I talk about what anxiety is and ways to manage it and prevent it from taking over your day-to-day life. There is a lot to be anxious and worried about these days. Fr...

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