In this episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I delve into one of life's most challenging dilemmas: knowing when to stay and work through difficulties, and when it's time to move on for the sake of your mental and e...

We’re often taught to fear anxiety—to stuff it down or feel ashamed for having it.But here’s the truth: anxiety isn’t trying to hurt you. It’s trying to protect you. Suppressing anxiety strengthens it. Li...

In this episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend and transformational life coach, Craig Siegel. Together, we explore how intentional neuroplasticity—the brain’s a...

In a recent episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I discuss something that many of us grapple with: distinguishing between anxiety and intuition. These two experiences can feel similar, yet they stem from different ...

Ever feel like your brain is racing but can’t actually think? That’s not a lack of willpower—it’s your nervous system in overdrive. When stress hits, your brain shifts into survival mode. You stop thinking c...

In this episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I talk about into five common yet often overlooked habits that can silently drain your mental and physical energy. These aren't just minor inconveniences; they're signs ...

In this episode of The Dr. Leaf Show, I explore the complex role of dopamine in our brains—not just as a "feel-good" chemical, but as a powerful motivator that can be both a friend and a foe. Understanding h...

In this podcast (episode #596) and blog, I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically and how to manage our regrets and make them work for us and not against us.  This is a repl...

In this podcast (episode #595) and blog, I talk to bestselling author Brianna Madia about living a life of intention, getting lost on purpose, what it means to be brave, rebuilding your life from scratch, an...

In this podcast (episode #594) and blog, I talk about the 100% happiness fallacy, and why learning how to embrace your pain and rewrite your story is an important part of being truly happy. This is a replay ...

In this podcast (episode #593) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “good” and “on our best behavior”, h...

In this podcast (episode #592) and blog, I talk about screen time, sleep and what the research really tells us about technology use before bed. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For th...