The Dr. Leaf Show
A podcast by Dr. Caroline Leaf - Wednesdays
658 Episodes
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Trauma bonding, toxic emotional attachment, how to know when to stay and when to go + how to find healing & freedom
Published: 5/10/2021 -
A father’s journey to understand & heal after his child’s suicide + signs someone you know is suicidal and how to help
Published: 5/6/2021 -
The neuroscience of dreams & nightmares + how to have better dreams & help your children process and understand nightmares
Published: 5/3/2021 -
How art & poetry can help heal mental health struggles (with Morgan Harper Nichols)
Published: 4/29/2021 -
6 Strategies to deescalate intense emotions in the moment + tips to help reduce stress and build up cognitive resilience
Published: 4/26/2021 -
How to train your child to understand, process & verbalize intense emotions + tips on dealing with parent guilt & how to deal with past parenting mistakes
Published: 4/22/2021 -
How to become a responder not a reactor + How arguments affect your DNA, and how to use mind management to resolve an argument
Published: 4/19/2021 -
How to break the cycles of worry & fear to heal your mind with Dr. Jud Brewer
Published: 4/15/2021 -
Why we shouldn't (and can't) "forgive & forget" the past and trauma + how to use mind-management & reconceptualizing techniques to heal how the past plays out into the future
Published: 4/12/2021 -
Lessons from a former Navy SEAL on facing fear + how to begin healing from PTSD, and how to help veterans and active military members with their mental health
Published: 4/8/2021 -
This one word will improve your mental health & relationships + the dangers of black & white thinking
Published: 4/5/2021 -
A professional guide to doing the necessary but scary things, facing your fears, and finding your voice + tips to overcome imposter syndrome
Published: 4/1/2021 -
The secret ingredient to better mental health + how kindness changes your brain, and the power of mirror neurons
Published: 3/29/2021 -
Invaluable lessons on resilience, suffering and healing from from a Holocaust survivor
Published: 3/25/2021 -
How daydreaming can improve your mental health & cognitive flexibility + tips to get the most out of your “Thinker” moments
Published: 3/22/2021 -
How to do inner child work to heal trauma + how to find the right therapist to help you heal your trauma
Published: 3/18/2021 -
How to use the Neurocycle to improve sleep quality & overcome sleeping issues + surprising reasons you may be struggling with sleep
Published: 3/15/2021 -
Identifying & healing childhood trauma + how to break up with codependency & destructive habits
Published: 3/11/2021 -
How to use the Neurocycle to break the cycle of OCD & manage intrusive thoughts
Published: 3/8/2021 -
How to use the Neurocycle to break cycles, heal generational trauma, and end toxic family patterns + how the Neurocycle influences epigenetics and changes genes
Published: 3/4/2021
Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.