Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will talk about these different trauma responses, and how to manage them in the moment using self-regulation and mind-management techniques. Although recent research indicates there may be two more trauma responses common to human beings, I am just going to concentrate on the main four for this podcast. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-different-types-of-trauma OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BiOptimizer’s Blood Sugar Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/drleaf and save 10% with code DRLEAF10 when you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. -Public Goods, my preferred online goods store: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. -InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:25, 5:00 The different types of trauma 4:00 Trauma is trauma, no matter how small or big 4:15, 7:40 How trauma impacts us 4:40 The trauma response as a coping mechanism 5:30 How our experiences impact our brain & body 10:30 The predictive nature of a trauma response 12:55, 28:30 How to use mind management to make the trauma response work for you, not against you 15:00 The difference between unhealthy & healthy trauma responses 28:28 Why we need to feel to heal 29:00, 32:00 What it means to understand & deal with trauma -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in abuse prevention and personal development, national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, certified life empowerment coach, author, nonprofit founder, award-winning activist, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. We discuss the wide-teaching impact of domestic violence, how Ashley uses her experiences to educate and help others, the warning signs of domestic violence, how to help someone who may be in an abusive relationship, the importance of teaching our children about healthy relationships, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-from-abusive-relationships-how-to-identify-red-flags-in-a-relationship-how-to-help-someone-in-an-abusive-relationship OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF. -Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30, 7:22 Ashley’s story & how she used her experiences to help others 12:10 Ashely’s decision to start living her life differently 15:05 How to start healing after an abusive relationship 17:10 Why healing is an ongoing journey, not just a destination 20:30 What to do if you want to end an abusive relationship 24:00 The red flags to watch out for in a relationship 29:30 Why domestic abuse education is so important 31:00 How to teach our children about the difference between healthy & toxic relationships 42:40 The importance of healthy boundaries 44:00 How to help a loved one who may be in an abusive relationship 49:00 Why we need to take care of ourselves & practice self-care 50:20 How to help someone who is struggling with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to manage your anxiety when people don’t respond to you, or when you don’t get the response that you expected, and how to navigate the assumptions we all tend to make in our head when someone reacts in a way we perceive as negative. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-respond-when-you-don-t-get-the-response-you-want-or-need-a-neurocycle-to-help-identify-eliminate-the-toxic-assumptions-causing-you-mental-distress OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp, an amazing company that can assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -Huzzah (my favorite probiotic drink!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:50 How the negative assumptions we make about people can affect our wellbeing 4:30 How assumptions can lead to toxic rumination, which can cause brain damage 7:00 We are not experts on other’s people’s behavior! 7:20 The dangers of overthinking 10:30 How to use mind-management to manage our assumptions & control overthinking 13:12 How to be more in control of you thinking 14:00 The 5 steps of the Neurocycle mind-management system 15:50 How to rewrite the toxic narratives we have built into our brain 22:00 Why reconceptualization is so powerful 26:20 It is okay to experience negative emotions, but we shouldn’t let them control us! -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show, one of the top health and fitness podcasts, and author of the bestselling book Eat Smarter. We speak about so many things, including the role of the mind in healing the body, food as information, and why we need to make real food accessible to all. Get Shawn's book here: https://eatsmarterbook.com Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-eat-smarter-use-the-power-of-food-to-reboot-your-metabolism-upgrade-your-brain-transform-your-life OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial. -Ana Luisa Jewelry: I LOVE them, their pieces start at just $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleaf! -Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:45 Shawn’s amazing story 10:00 The incredible healing power of the brain & body 19:00 The difference between the mind & brain, plus why this difference is intrinsically hopeful 21:10 How our lowest points in life can lead to moments of transformation 24:40 How Shawn changed his lifestyle & learned how to manage and heal his body 25:30 Why Shawn wrote Eat Smarter 26:50 Why real, life-sustaining foods should be more accessible & available for everyone 35:15 Shawn’s work as a health coach 36:00 The difference between being healthy & weight loss 48:00 Why the mind is so important when it comes to what we eat & how healthy we are 48:45, 1:01:20 The gut-brain connection & the importance of a healthy microbiome -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on the brain, and how we can manage and improve cognitive side-effects of the virus. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-directed-neuroplasticity-to-rewire-harmful-covid-pandemic-ptsd-effects OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF. -BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. -Daily Harvest: Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:40, 15:20, 22:30 How the COVID virus can impact the brain 2:45, 6:50 The brain’s amazing capacity to change & heal 5:50 Anxiety is a signal, not a disease 7:50 How to manage & direct brain changes 12:15 Immunity, inflammation & the COVID virus 24:30, 30:00, 37:40 How brain building can help heal the mind & brain 25:40 Your brain is always changing, and you can learn how to direct these changes! 26:30 Ways to manage the emotional & physical effects of COVID-19 -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to N.Y. Times bestselling author, podcast host and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb about her new book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the power of agency, how to let go of the narratives of the past, therapy as a process of self-understanding, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-breaking-free-from-the-jails-we-create-for-ourselves-the-one-question-most-people-struggle-with-in-life-with-lori-gottlieb Get Lori's book here: https://lorigottlieb.com/books/maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone/ And follow he Ron social media: https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/ OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF -Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess. -Athletic Greens (my go-to superfood powders and supplements!): To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 4:40, 24:11 Why Lori wrote Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 7:45 Happiness is a byproduct, not an end goal 9:20 The difference between counseling & therapy 13:33 How therapy helps us discover the truths in ourselves—our knowing 14:30 How we change in relation to other people 18:35 The epidemic of loneliness 19:20 What is vulnerability? 23:00 The one question we all ask ourselves 26:15 The power of discovering our own agency 28:50 Why freedom can be scary 31:00 How we can become our own jailors 32:00 Why change is so hard 32:25 The different stages of change 38:00 How some of our relationships can help us back 50:30 Why we need to stop putting men & women in an emotional box --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related mental health struggles, and how to mentally prepare for a re-opened society and going back to "normal" life. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-the-covid-pandemic-changed-our-brains-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-re-opened-society-going-back-to-normal OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Huzzah (my favorite refreshing probiotic seltzer!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com. -NOOM: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/DRLEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:28 How our brains have changed during the pandemic 4:00 The mind-brain-body connection 5:00 Anxiety has tripled during the pandemic: what can we do? 6:15 How our experiences change our mind & brain, and what we can do about it 8:20 Why we can’t change what happens TO us but we can change what happens IN us 15:15 How get out of “stuck” thinking 20:00 How to change the mind and brain & find healing Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with long-time family friend and amazing young woman Vimbai Masiyiwa about managing mental health as a young adult and millennial, surviving cancer & finding hope, the importance of de-stigmitizing mental health, how culture and religion can impact how we view mental health struggles, the power of education and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/mental-health-advice-for-millennials-young-adults-how-to-find-joy-healing-despite-a-serious-illness Follow Vimbai on Instagram for more great tips: @vim_masiyiwa  OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED, a company that makes the highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD based on the latest science. I take NED’s CBD daily, and have honestly seen a difference in my sleep quality and mental health!  To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30, 7:10 Vimbai’s story & why she became a mental health advocate 3:00 Vimbai’s battle with cancer & how it impacted her mental health 4:30, 13:25, 23:40 How religion & culture can contribute to the stigmatization of mental ill-health 6:15 Why it is okay to not be okay 6:32, 38:50 The importance of support & community 7:30 The power of sharing your story with others 8:48 Depression & anxiety are part of being human 10:25 Social media & mental health expectations 12:05 Why we need to give our minds & brains a break 12:40 The need to redefine success 17:50 Why we need to change the way we see mental health 22:50 The power of self-regulation 24:00 How to start shifting the mental health narrative 25:50 How younger generations can help teach older generations 32:00 Why we need to check in with our kids mentally & model authenticity with your children 42:15 Why feeling like you are heard is more important than giving advice 43:30 Millennial mental health 50:40 Why we need to process, not suppress, difficult emotions 53:30 Why Vimbai is passionate about advocating for mental health in Africa Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk all about childhood depression, who is most affected by it, the signs to look out for, and how to educate our children about mental health. Plus I share some practical solutions to help children learn how to manage their mental health that can be implemented in schools, home, and community centers.  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/practical-solutions-to-help-children-manage-depression-trauma-signs-your-child-may-be-struggling-with-depression-how-mental-ill-health-affects-dna OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation. -InsideTracker (a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology!): Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF -Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 4:30 How to start deconstructing & reconstructing toxic thinking patterns using a metacog 6:30 Why we all need to talk about mental health more, including with our children 7:00 The most dangerous assumption we make about children’s mental health 8:00 How depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles can impact children’s health & development 11:10 How mental ill-health can affect our DNA 13:10, 16:20 Why it is so important to recognize when our children are struggling mentally and emotionally 16:30 How childhood trauma can affect adulthood 20:00 Why we need to encourage our children to not suppress how they feel & give them the time to process uncomfortable emotions 21:30 Why we need to be careful of early diagnosis, labeling & medication of mental health struggles 24:00 Who do we have to educate on mental health & how? 25:00 How parents can model good mental health practices & help their children 28:00 Why we need to listen to, not judge, our children 28:53 How to teach your child about mental & emotional health 32:15 Why we need more mental health education in schools Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali about her amazing new book, The Radical Awakening, and how we can turn pain into power, embrace our truth and live free. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/dr-shefali Get Dr. Shefali's new book here: https://www.aradicalawakening.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. -LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf. -BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:15 What is a “radical awakening” & why is it important? 2:50 The power women have when they embrace their true selves 3:10 How to deconstruct toxic patterns in your life 4:20 How conditional love leads to inauthenticity & mental health struggles 4:55 How to stop repeating your past emotional experiences 6:00 How to start being more authentic to yourself 11:27 The cultural archetypes that can hold us back 12:00 How to manage & heal insecurity 14:00 How to control emotional chaos 14:40 The power of your narrative: why you should embrace where you are in life right now 15:15 Why we need to develop habits of self-reflection 16:45 How to start taking ownership of your life 21:20 What it means to let go & die to your old self 22:00 Why change often involves grief 24:00 Toxic masculinity: how does it affect us? 25:00 The radical power of an inner awakening 27:00 How to celebrate our differences as women and human beings Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app