Dr. Leaf's Blog

What to Do & Eat to Reduce Your Risk for Cognitive Decline

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #369) and blog, I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere about his new book, preserving memory, eating to boost brain health, and so much ...

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Can CBD Actually Help with Anxiety?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 23, 2022

In this podcast (episode #367) and blog, I talk to NED founders Ret and Adriaan about CBD, treating mental health issues holistically, natural remedies for anxiety and stress, and more. CBD is just one part ...

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Why Happy People Are Annoying with Actor Josh Peck

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 16, 2022

In this podcast (episode #365) and blog, I talk to actor, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Peck about fame, his incredible new book, the importance of self-esteem, overcoming addiction, and so much more. ...

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What Your Metabolism Can Tell You About Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 10, 2022

In this podcast (episode #363) and blog, I talk to Daniel Tal Mor, the founder and CEO of Lumen, about the importance of a healthy metabolism and how everyone can attain it!  Lumen is the world’s first handh...

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The Science of Soulmates

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 06, 2022

In this podcast (episode #362) and blog, I am going to talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is a word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and sati...

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How to Use a “Thought Ladder” to Identify & Change Established Patterns of Thinking That May Be Halting Your Progress

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 02, 2022

In this podcast (episode #361) and blog, I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progre...

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Healthy Ways to Process Grief

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 27, 2022

In this podcast (episode #360) and blog, I am going to talk about grief and answer some of your questions about dealing with and managing grief. Since grief is inescapable and can come about for all sorts of...

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Toxic Positivity: What it is, How it Hurts & What to Say Instead

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 23, 2022

In this podcast (#359) and blog, I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more!  As Whitney notes in her n...

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One of the Best & Most Easily Accessible "Anti-Depressants"

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 20, 2022

In this podcast (episode #358) and blog I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes ...

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Identifying, Exiting & Healing from Narcissistic Relationships with Psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasila

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 16, 2022

I am sure you have heard the ancient tale of Narcissus: he fell in love with his reflection in the water, lost his humanity and turned into a flower. This is where the term “narcissism” comes from, although ...

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Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 13, 2022

In this podcast (episode #356) and blog, I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some peopl...

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Trauma Bonding: What It Is & How to Break Free

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 06, 2022

Content warning: the following blog contains a general discussion about the concepts of abuse and trauma bonding. By talking about the topic of trauma bonding, I will mention different types of abuse. If you...

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