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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the relationship between complex trauma and identity, how trauma can create a distorted perception of the self, and how you can learn how to manage your trauma and redefine your identity. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identity-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 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF. -Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system. This offer is available exclusively for Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners -- and only for a limited time! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 4:42 How trauma affects the mind & body 6:20 How trauma can impact identity 12:40 Our experiences can impact how we see ourselves 16:30 There is something you can do that no one else can do! 17:40 How to use mind management to manage trauma & its impact on identity 20:20 Finding your “David” 22:20 A Neurocycle for identity 30:20 The importance of listening to your warning signals 37:30 How to reconceptualize identity after trauma 39:00 Mourning the loss of who you were ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources 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 -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with NY Times bestselling author and renown speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones about how fear is often the enemy of progress, how to become a professional troublemaker, what we need to get right within ourselves before we do the things that scare us but also help us grow, how to use your voice for the greater good, how to find your unique voice and inner strength, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-professional-guide-to-doing-the-necessary-but-scary-things-facing-your-fears-finding-your-voice-tips-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome For more on Luvvie: https://luvvie.org/about/ 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. -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. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:20 What is a “professional troublemaker”? 3:00 Why we should normalize our fears 4:40 Why people often refuse to do better 7:50 How fear can hold us back 11:40 Why courage is not the absence of fear 14:42 The power of perspective 18:23 Why we all need to learn to look inward 24:37 Why you need to own the space you have given 27:45 How to embrace who you are and own up your own space 35:20 The difference between arrogance and owning who you are and what you are good at 36:00 The power of trusting where you are 37:42 Why you need to “fail loudly” 39:19 The power of asking for more 40:17 Why boundaries are important 43:11 Outsource yourself and learn how to ask for help -My website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with trauma survivor and life coach Nate Postlethwait about recovering from trauma, how to do inner child work to heal childhood trauma, and the cleansing power of grief and finding true, long-term healing. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-do-inner-child-work-to-heal-trauma-how-to-find-the-right-therapist-to-help-you-heal-your-trauma Nate's website: natepost.com Instagram: @nate_postlethwait OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Thrive Market: Try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get up to 25% off your first order and a FREE gift: -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. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:08 How understanding the mind-brain connection helped Nate deal with his trauma 7:34 Why Nate became a certified wellness coach 9:40 Nate’s inspiring story 14:00 The cleansing power of grief 17:30 Why there is nothing natural about trauma 22:00 How shame is related to human innocence 24:20 Why trauma and sexuality are two very different things 27:16 How to deal with the grief of lost time 39:20 The danger of conversion therapy 45:08 How to help someone who has experienced trauma 51:32 Why agency is so important when it comes to healing 1:03:00 The power of breath work ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources 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 -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with human connection specialist, speaker, author and relationship guru Mark Groves about how to truly love and be loved, how the mind drives intimacy, how to avoid common relationship pitfalls, how to communicate and argue better with your partner, the importance of choosing “you”, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-stop-sabotaging-yourself-relationships-how-to-use-conflict-to-deepen-relationships-with-human-connection-specialist-mark-groves For more info on Mark: https://markgroves.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Athletic Greens, a daily all-in-one superfood powder! To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF. 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 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:45 Why the problem with many relationships isn’t about finding a partner, but learning how to love 7:03 How to learn how to love and be loved 13:43 How to communicate and argue in a relationship 25:50 Why we always need to be willing to learn, change, grow and explore in a relationship 35:00 How your brain responds to conflict in a relationship 38:00 Why we need to believe that we deserve a good relationship 50:33 How your relationships affect your mental and physical health 56:00 Why you need to choose “you” first ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources 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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
According to numerous scientific journals 80% of people will FAIL to stick to their New Years Resolutions! In this episode I share some simple and practical tips to help you stick to your resolutions especially when you really feel like giving up, why most people fail to make sustainable changes, and how to to manage pivots and relapses! Additional resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf ThirdLove Bras: Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf Comrad Socks: Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com
In this episode I bring back one of my most popular episodes from 2019 where I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and events in a way that will ensure your mental health is protected. Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge Additional resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Ritual: Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins at https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=drleaf Magic Spoon: Get a free variety pack at magicspoon.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout for free shipping! Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com
This week Kate and Doree discuss the status of their skincare routines, the siren song of expensive products, and grappling with claustrophobic clutter. Plus: Kate falls through a trampoline in an exercise class and Doree’s got an ant infestation. Then they sit down with R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries. She chats about sheet-masking whilst writing, the grief-filled experience of losing her faith, how she perfected her signature eyeliner look, and why it was important to her to come out publicly as bisexual.To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums).This episode is sponsored by:Big Sky (Canada) - You can purchase Big Sky from your favorite audiobook retailer or visit penguinrandomhouse.ca.Buffy - For $20 off your Buffy comforter visit buffy.co and enter promo code FOREVER35. Pretty Litter - For $20 off your first order, visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Daily Harvest - For $25 off your first box, visit daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.ThirdLove - Get 15% off your first purchase when you go to thirdlove.com/forever.Blinkist - To start your free 7-day trial, visit blinkist.com/forever.FIGS - For 15% off your first purchase, visit wearfigs.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
oree and Kate receive a nostalgic email about the Singles building, hear from a listener about their lack of initiating hangouts, give recs for getting over a breakup, and advise someone wondering how to support their husband who recently came out as trans.To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Big Sky (CA) - You can purchase Big Sky from your favorite audiobook retailer or visit penguinrandomhouse.ca.Buffy - For $20 off your Buffy comforter visit buffy.co and enter promo code FOREVER35. Pretty Litter - For $20 off your first order, visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Daily Harvest - For $25 off your first box, visit daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.ThirdLove - Get 15% off your first purchase when you go to thirdlove.com/forever.Blinkist - To start your free 7-day trial, visit blinkist.com/forever.FIGS - For 15% off your first purchase, visit wearfigs.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dave Birss is a creative at heart and he's one of our favorite creatives to have on the show. Dave is the author of the bestselling book, A User Guide to the Creative Mind: Understanding Where Ideas Come From and Helping You Have More of Them. In addition to writing, Dave's credits are many. He runs RIGHT Thinking, which shows organizations a more effective way to generate more effective ideas. Dave was also the founder and editor of Open for Ideas; an online magazine that focused on creativity. Before that, he spent the majority of his career in the world of advertising, both as a copywriter and an art director.Dave's newest book, How to Get to Great Ideas: A system for smart, extraordinary thinking is phenomenal. You need to go get it and read it!To learn more about Dave, visit his website at: davebirss.comWe discuss:How do we embrace diversity more in the creative process?Why do we need to put a definition on creativity?How do we go about being creative and adding value to the world?This episode is sponsored by:Blinkist - To start a 7 day trial, head to blinkist.com/smart
Annie McKee is is a best-selling author, PhD, speaker and advisor. She is a coach to executives in Fortune 500 companies and organizations all over the world. She is also a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and teaches the PennCLO Executive Doctoral program and the MedEd Master’s program.Annie's book, How to Be Happy at Work: The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship is a must read and is available now!To learn more about Annie, visit her website at: www.anniemckee.com.We discuss:Why does executive coaching exist? Why do so many executives need coaching?What are the "happiness traps?" How do they weigh on us at work?How can we offer "purpose" to everyone across all jobs?This episode is sponsored by:Blinkist - To start a 7 day trial, head to blinkist.com/smart
Sean McFate is an author, novelist, and foreign policy expert. To expand on his already awesome background, Sean is a professor of strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He is also an Advisor to Oxford University's Centre for Technology and Global Affairs.Sean's book, The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder is available now!To learn more about Sean, head over to: www.seanmcfate.com.We discuss:When it comes to the topic of war, why can't we all just get along?What or who is the biggest threat to our civilization?What is an example of someone yielding wealth and taking power for their individual gain?How is America doing when it comes to the 'future of war'?This episode is sponsored by:Blinkist - To start a 7 day trial, head to blinkist.com/smart