Dr. Leaf's Blog

How Scent Affects Our Mental Health

By Guest Contributor on Aug 08, 2020

By Dr. Will Cole Have you ever had a smell take you instantly back to a single memory? The smell of fresh cut grass in the summer acts as a reminder of the seemingly endless summer days spent playing in the ...

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Healthy Venting vs. Emotional Dumping, Common Cognitive Errors That Cause Anxiety + Signs of Psychological Invalidation (Interview with Neuropsychologist Nawal Mustafa)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 06, 2020

We all have mental habits that are not so great—the things that keep us stuck, make us stressed out, impact our health and affect our relationships. Thankfully, we don’t have to stay “stuck” in these negativ...

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The Dangers of Toxic Positivity, Signs of Gaslighting + Tips on What NOT to Say to Someone Who is Grieving with Therapist Whitney Hawkins Goodman

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 04, 2020

We have all heard the phrase “look on the bright side” at least once in our lives. And yes, sometimes we do need those little reminders to be positive: “stop and smell the roses”, “things will get better” an...

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How to End the Pandemic of Poor Mindsets + The Best Tips on Dealing with Criticism and Failure from Tom Bilyeu

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 02, 2020

Your mindset has the power to take you places you never imagined you would go, or hold you back from those places, keeping you stuck in a hamster wheel of fear, anxiety and depression. You get to choose whic...

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How This Organization is Helping Human Trafficking Survivors Heal Their Mental Health and Recover from Trauma + Tips from a Front-Line Psychologist on How to Manage Secondary Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 29, 2020

One of the major issues in our world today is modern slavery. Yes, you read that right: slavery exists in the 21st century. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with Dr. Michelle Lee from the Internation...

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How CoQ10 can improve mental, brain, and physical health according to this top functional medicine practitioner

By Guest Contributor on Jul 27, 2020

By Dr. Will Cole The supplement world is vast. The amount of beneficial nutrients is ever expanding due to our growing knowledge surrounding our health. But knowing where to start is another thing. By educa...

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A Conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes on Mental Health, Spirituality & Racism + How He Deals with Anxiety

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 25, 2020

For many of us, spirituality brings comfort and peace in times of trouble. Our belief systems support us and hold us up when things get rough. But can the same be said for our society as a whole? Can faith a...

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Overcoming Codependency, Addiction, Guilt and Shame + Tips on Dealing with Loneliness with Therapist Amanda White

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 22, 2020

Let’s face it: life is tough, especially these days. There are so many issues we must deal with, from loneliness during a global pandemic, to addictive behaviors, codependency, worrying about the future and ...

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Can Microdosing Psychedelics Help Improve Mental Health? How to Safely Micro-Dose + Common Psychedelic Myths Debunked (with Paul Austin, Founder of Thirdwave)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 19, 2020

Editor’s note: This blog refers to a podcast that covers the topic of psychedelic drug use, which is illegal in many parts of the world. Neither I nor my organization endorses illegal activity of any kind. P...

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Attachment Theory: How to Find Your Style, Why It’s Important, and How It Can Improve Any Relationship with Psychotherapist Thais Gibson

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 15, 2020

We all bring a lot of “stuff” into our relationships, which can affect how we relate to other people, romantically and otherwise. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with attachment theory expert and ps...

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How to Use Conflict to Improve Relationships + Tips on Dealing with Divorce (Interview with Relationship Expert and Therapist Vienna Pharaon)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 12, 2020

Relationships can be challenging, even after they have ended. This is especially true when dealing with a divorce or family separation—in your or in the life of a family member or loved one. In this week’s b...

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Self-Acceptance in the Social Media Age + Signs of a Narcissist & How to Deal with Narcissistic People with Award-Winning Journalist Lacey Johnson

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 08, 2020

There are a number of great quotes out there on the power of changing your thinking—I know because I have used many of them myself! But the power that is in your mind, and your ability to change your life us...

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