Dr. Leaf's Blog

How the Fungi in Your Gut Can Affect Your Mental Health + Simple Tips on How to Heal Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ghannoum

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on May 02, 2020

We know that our gut affects our mental health, but did you know that the fungi in our gut is especially important when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discu...

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10 Tips to Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy During This Pandemic By Dr. Will Cole

By Guest Contributor on May 01, 2020

The current state of the world has put most of us on high alert. We are stressed to the max and concerns that we never used to have are at the forefront of our minds. The importance of sanitization, social d...

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How to Influence and Control Your Genetic Expression + Why We Age and How to Reverse the Process (Interview with Harvard Researcher David Sinclair)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 29, 2020

Getting older is part of life, but aging doesn’t have to be something we dread. As I always say, the mind gets wiser as we get older, and the rest of the brain and body can follow suit, as I discuss in this ...

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Interview with John Maxwell on the Neuroscience of Leadership + Tips on How to Lead During a Crisis, and Why We Need to Fail More

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 25, 2020

Yes, we are in the midst of a global crisis. For many people, life is incredibly challenging right now. It is easy to lose hope, and fear what will happen in the future. But did you know that you can also us...

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How to Reduce Productivity Anxiety During the Pandemic + Tips on How to Get More Things Done in Less Time with Productivity Expert David Allen

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 22, 2020

I am sure you have seen the joke floating around social media about “finishing” Netflix. Truth is, many people suddenly have a lot more time on their hands, and are not quite sure what to do or how to make t...

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Adaptogens: What They Are and How They Can Improve Mental and Physical Health by Dr. Will Cole

By Guest Contributor on Apr 21, 2020

Adaptogens are all the rage right now in wellness. Chances are you've come across adaptogen powders and adaptogen-infused food and beauty products galore in the recent years. But what are adaptogens anyway a...

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What to Do When Neither Outside or Inside the Home is Safe During the COVID-19 Crisis + Tips on Setting Boundaries During Quarantine and How to Navigate Difficult Relationships with Therapist Nedra Tawwab

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 18, 2020

Relationships can be challenging at the best of times, but what do you do when you are stuck in self-quarantine with a difficult person? How do you set boundaries and deal with challenging roommates, partner...

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Interview with Wim Hof on How to Train Your Mind to Overcome Any Challenge + The Amazing Benefits of Cold Showers & How to Use Your Breathe to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 16, 2020

It is widely understood that the mind-body connection is important, but did you know that it has the power to change your life? In this week’s blog and podcast (one of my personal favorites!) I spoke to the ...

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How Perfectionism Can Lead to Depression and Anxiety + Tips on How to Stop the Toxic Perfectionism Cycle (Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 11, 2020

We all know we should try our best and strive for excellence in everything we do, but what happens when this desire to do well turns toxic? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak to clinical psychologist D...

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Critical Life Lessons from the World’s Healthiest and Longest Living Communities + Tips on How to Exercise, Eat, and Manage Your Mind to Boost Your Immune System and Live a Long and Healthy Life with Dan Buettner

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 08, 2020

Life expectancy and living well seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, especially with the current pandemic, but did you know that around 85% of our longevity is based on our lifestyle choices and envir...

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How to Deal with the Pain of Uncertainty and Insecurity During the Current Crisis + More Tips and Mental Health Strategies to Help You Find Peace During the Pandemic

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 05, 2020

In today’s blog and podcast, I am going to be answering some of the questions you have sent in regarding handling COVID-19 anxiety, and coping with social distancing and staying at home. I want to try to hel...

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Why Everyone Should See a Therapist, How to Find a Good Match, and Options If Money and Location Is an Issue + Tips on Managing Your Mental Health When Dealing with Racism and Discrimination with Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 01, 2020

Therapy is something that many people are either ashamed about or joke about. Yet the need to speak to someone about what is going on in your life is neither shameful or funny. For many people, therapy is so...

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