Dr. Leaf's Blog

How to be the love you seek with Dr. Nicole LePera

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 04, 2023

In this podcast (episode #537) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Nicole LePera about her amazing new book, How to Be the Love You Seek,  how to heal your relationship with...

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The truth about anxiety

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 27, 2023

In this podcast (episode #536) and blog, I talk about what we have gotten wrong about anxiety. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a mental illness. These kinds of emotions...

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How to unlock your brain's true powers with Jim Kwik

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #535) and blog, I talk to brain coach, top podcast host, and N.Y. Times bestselling author Jim Kwik about unlocking your brain’s amazing potential, how to accelerate learning, ways t...

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Finding happiness in the mess with Drybar founder Alli Webb

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I talk to DryBar founder and best-selling author Alli Webb about finding joy when your life is a mess, how to find yourself again after a crisis, dealing with imposte...

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Ancient secrets for a peaceful life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 14, 2023

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I share 3 mental health tips from one of my favorite philosophers, Epicurius. These tips are not earth-shattering ideas; rather, they are basic, grounding ideas that ...

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How self-care can become a bad habit

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 10, 2023

In this podcast (episode #533) and blog, I talk about the difference between self-care and bad habits. Self-care has become an overused term these days. Indeed, bad habits and addictions can often be disguis...

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9 travel tips for better mental health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 06, 2023

In this podcast (episode #532) and blog, I talk about managing your mental health while traveling. Traveling can be a wonderful experience, but it can also bring about stress and disrupt your routine, potent...

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9 tips to regulate anger

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 02, 2023

In this podcast (episode #531) and blog, I talk about ways to regulate anger. Anger serves a purpose when we manage it. Regulating anger is therefore an important skill for maintaining healthy relationships ...

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Tips to improve emotional intelligence

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #530) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your emotional intelligence. People love to talk about emotional intelligence, which is actually self-regulation. This is also known as s...

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6 steps to a less anxious life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 27, 2023

In this podcast (#529) and blog, I talk to mental health expert Dr. John Delony about what anxiety can tell us about ourselves, how to manage feelings of anxiety, and ways to build a less anxious life.  Dr. ...

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3 tips to rebuild trust in relationships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #528) and blog, I talk about ways to build trust in your relationships. Building trust is essential for healthy relationships, whether they're romantic, friendships, family, or profe...

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The benefits of jealousy

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 16, 2023

In this podcast (#526) and blog, I talk about the benefits of jealousy. Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative effects. While it's generally considered an uncomfortable or neg...

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