Dr. Leaf's Blog

Overcoming the Fear of Failure & Self-Doubt + Tips on How to Deal with Working-Mom Guilt & Sexism in the Workplace (with Certified Life & Business Coach Christy Wright)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 24, 2020

Starting your own business can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best things you do! In this podcast (episode #230) and blog, I speak with certified life and business coach, bestselling author an...

My Clinical Trial Results: Anxiety and Depression Reduced By Up To 81%!

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 23, 2020

We can no longer ignore the rise of anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, toxic stress and burnout in people of all ages in our society. We need to address this head on. Stressors and changes in life situ...

The Best Diet & Mind-Management Plan to Heal Autoimmune Diseases (with Dr. Terry Wahls)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 22, 2020

Autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis may seem like a life sentence, but they don’t have to be. In this podcast (episode #229) and blog, I speak with researcher, professor and bestselling author Dr. Te...

The Mental & Physical Health Benefits of Circadian Fasting + Simple Schedule Tweaks That Can Boost Your Mood & Reduce Stress with Dr. Amy Shah

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 20, 2020

I am sure by now you have heard of the benefits of intermittent fasting. But can skipping meals or only eating during certain time periods really improve our health? In this podcast (episode #228) and blog, ...

How Acupuncture Can Be an Effective Treatment for Depression & Anxiety + How Acupuncture Can Boost Your Immune System & What to Know Before You Go For the First Time (with Ann Cecil-Sterman)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 17, 2020

Although many people have heard of acupuncture or even had acupuncture, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding this ancient Chinese medicine. In this podcast (episode #227) and blog, I speak with acup...

How to Deal with the Death of a Dream, Tips for Building Self-Confidence + Common Mindsets of the Most Successful People (Interview with Ed Mylett)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 15, 2020

Often, we get stuck on the past, allowing our failures to define us and hold us back. But this doesn’t have to be the case! In this podcast (episode #226) and blog, I speak with entrepreneur, top podcaster a...

How Trauma Causes Inflammation & How to Begin Healing + Orthorexia Signs & Solutions with Leading Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Will Cole

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 12, 2020

In Western thought, we see mental and physical health as two separate things, but this is not the case. Our thoughts and emotions, choice, life events, trauma and so on affect both our mental AND physical we...

Why You Should Get a Salt Lamp ASAP According to This Leading Functional Medicine Doctor

By Guest Contributor on Nov 11, 2020

By Dr. Will Cole Himalayan salt lamps have been popular for a while now. These glowy pink lights give off all the trendy zen vibes and claim to purify the air and promote better sleep. But did you know that ...

How Meditation Can Heal Childhood Trauma, Common Meditation Mistakes, How to Find Your Right Meditation Style + The Brain Science Behind Mantras (with Emily Fletcher)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 09, 2020

When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. Does it mean just switching off your thinking? Does it make you happy all the time? Can you just start meditation immediately? What e...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, the Dangers of Cognitive Dissonance, How to Handle the Pain of Criticism + How to Take a Leap of Faith Despite the Fear of Failure (with Seth Godin)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 03, 2020

In a highly competitive society like ours, it is easy to get discouraged and feel you are not good enough. I even experience this at times! Often, we can be our own worst enemy: we know the change we want to...

The New Rules of Aging, Common Meds that Shouldn’t be Common + The Mental Health Benefits of Small Movements with Dr. Frank Lipman

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 01, 2020

As I have gotten older (I am in my 50s), I have started to come across a lot more “you are getting old” jokes and comments. Yes, some of them are quite funny, but how true are the assumptions behind the joke...

How to Correctly Apologize & Strengthen Your Relationship “Immune System” + Common Mistakes People Make in Relationships and How to Fix Them (with Harvard-Trained Psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 29, 2020

Did you know that there is a formula to all happy relationships, whether you are talking about your relationship with your dog or your relationship with your partner? In this podcast (episode #220) and blog,...