Podcasts about cleaning up the mental mess

Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can reshape the very structure of our brains, allowing it to adapt and change over time. This is known as neuroplasticity, and while it's present throughout our lives the younger we are the more powerful it is. On today's episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Rick and Forrest to explore how we can harness the power of neuroplasticity to clean up our mental mess…and teach our children to do the same. They detail Dr. Leaf's five-step Neurocycle process, walk through a practical example, and explain how we can use mind-management tools to reshape our relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. Dr. Leaf then shares how we can introduce these tools to young people, the importance of nurturing a child's sense of agency, and the power of teaching through modeling. About our Guest: Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical and cognitive neuroscientist who has been researching the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory for over 40 years. She's the host of the top mental health podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess, and her newest book How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess.You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction1:00: The five steps of Dr. Leaf's NeuroCycle6:30: A walkthrough of the process using an example from Rick13:50: Helping kids have a sense of agency in difficult environments20:35: Teaching children through modeling, and building connection with different age groups26:55: What motivates us to take action and reckon with our past33:20: Empowering kids to have thoughts and feelings without ‘being' them35:20: RecapSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Factor delivers fresh, never-frozen, fully prepared meals right to your door. Head to factormeals.com/beingwell50 and use code beingwell50 to get 50% off. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Finally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Connect with the show:Subscribe on iTunesFollow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Forrest on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookVisit Forrest's website

This is an Operation Podcast production, connect with us @operationpodcast. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist and mental health expert who's teaching you her science-backed method for managing everyday stress, improving self-regulation, and building resilience. Caroline joins Ruben to talk through the rough patch he's been going through, along with practical tips and tactics for managing your mental health. She also shares advice on teaching your kids to manage their emotions and mental health in more conscious ways. How does Caroline define living through love? She defines it as working on your relationship with yourself so you can activate the love within you and reflect it outwards. ----- Key Highlights Overcoming parent guilt What it means to “clean up your mental mess” Ruben's Rough Patch: Balancing parenting, work, & his wife's major surgery The Mind/Heart Connection: How do I get out of my head and into my heart? Teaching your kids how to tune into their emotions, be intentional, and express their feelings in healthy ways Mind Management (Neurocycling): Caroline demonstrates her science-backed system for managing everyday stress, improving self-regulation, and building resilience Tips for de-escalating tantrums in kids and redirecting their energy The difference between acute stress and chronic stress on mental and physical health ----- About The Guest: Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist, mental health and mind expert, host of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess podcast, and author of “How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess”. Follow Dr. Caroline Leaf @drcarolineleaf Visit her website Download the Neurocycle app Love Notes from Dr. Caroline Leaf: It's okay to be a mess, everyone's a mess… everyone's a bit crazy and no one has a normal brain. Our driving force of everything in life is mind. It's really important that we don't just name the emotion, but we name the behavior that goes with the emotion and the body sensation and the perspective… Get it all down, then wisdom comes in. ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to become a Neurocycle Certified Facilitator today and get 25% OFF! The first training will be on August 4-7 in Dallas, Texas. Just use code INAUG25 to get your discount: https://neurocycleinstitute.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: When we experience any kind of trauma, we can respond to the threat in various ways to cope. We are all familiar with the fight or flight response, but there are actually four main trauma responses, which are categorized as “the four F's of trauma”: fight, flight, freeze and fawn. 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. Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-different-types-of-trauma OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $40 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf. -Ned: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough: 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. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30 The different types of trauma responses 4:43 How our experiences affect the mind & brain 10:20 How trauma impacts the mind & brain 11:30 Why mind management is so important 13:20 How our trauma responses help us understand what is going on in our life 16:45, 25:15 Some trauma responses can be good for us! 27:00, 31:28 Using self-regulation to manage trauma responses ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to become a Neurocycle Certified Facilitator today and get 25% OFF! The first training will be on August 4-7 in Dallas, Texas. Just use code INAUG25 to get your discount: https://neurocycleinstitute.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don't respond well to you taking ownership of your mental health and life. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-people-dont-accept-your-boundaries Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf. For the blog & show notes: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-healing-power-of-laughing-at-yourself OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $35 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf. -Bonafide: My listeners get a special offer when they subscribe to any product by going to HelloBonafide.com and using promo code DRLEAF. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30, 15:00 What should you do when someone reacts negatively to your healing journey 8:50 Managing your mind when times get tough 11:20 The power of the wise mind & how toxic experiences can impact our ability to think well 12:33 Change can go in a positive or negative direction 12:55 Why do things seem like they get worse before they get better? 14:30 The boundaries you may need on your healing journey can impact your relationships 24:55 How to respond to someone who is struggling with how you are changing 26:25, 35:50 The importance of healthy boundaries 35:00 How to tell someone that your healing journey will look different to theirs 41:30 The importance of boundaries in a family ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

This week on the Healthy is Hot Podcast - presented by @clarinscanada - @thechloewilde speaks with @drcarolineleaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist. WAIT - don't let those words scare you! Dr. Caroline knows so much about the brain and talks about how to clean up our mental state and health based on science and research in this incredible enlightening and fascinating episode! Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? @drcarolineleaf has so many tips, tricks, and resources that she shares with us here. It is so important that we talk about this, share it, and become empowered by the knowledge and research that now exists. Get ready to take some notes and make some changes! Follow Dr. Caroline on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Check out her podcast titled " Cleaning Up The Mental Mess": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-with-dr-caroline-leaf-trailer/id1334767397?i=1000477232445

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid-The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health, strategies to control uric acid levels in your diet and improve your health, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-your-uric-acid-levels-could-hold-the-key-to-optimizing-your-mental-physical-health Get the book here: https://www.drperlmutter.com/books/drop-acid/ OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Ned: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough: 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. -Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:40 The relationship between uric acid, metabolism & health 4:40 Why high uric acid levels can be dangerous 6:25 Uric acid is an warning signal we need to pay attention to 7:00 How just changing the way we eat can increase our lifespan 8:00 Why we need to treat the root causes of health issues, not just the symptoms 12:25 Why we have to take agency over our healthy destiny & we can do this with the right information 16:00 What uric acid is & how it affects our metabolism 22:00, 27:00 How to improve uric acid levels through dietary changes 23:00 Why coffee is so great! 30:00 Dr. Perlmutter's recipes to improve uric acid levels 31:50 Supplements that can help support healthy uric acid levels 34:12 Uric acid & mental health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -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 -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI talk to Dr. Becca Levy, an award-winning Yale professor of psychology and global health. We discuss the dangers of ageism, how positive and negative age stereotypes affect the health of older individuals, how to use the mind and brain more effectively as we age, age as a socially fluid construct, what happens to memory and the mind when we get older, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/do-beliefs-about-aging-impact-our-health-longevity Get Dr. Levy's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breaking-the-age-code-becca-levy?variant=39419497316386 OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: NED: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30 How older people are treated in Japan & why this is important 4:35, 6:45 Why we need to teach our children from youth about celebrating aging 5:10 Our beliefs about age impact our life span 7:40 We can change our beliefs about aging & positively impact our health at any time in our lives 8:30 How age beliefs can affect our health, including our risk for dementia 12:50 Memory & brain health can actually get better as we age! 18:00 How our memory changes as we age 19:30 How we can change the way we view aging 23:00 You can learn and grow at ANY age 25:11 What ageism is & how it impacts us 27:44 Ageism & sexism 31:00 How different generations can learn from each other 36:50 Age as a socially fluid construct 39:30 Mind management & aging 49:30 Dr. Becca's experiences as a professor 44:45 Social media & aging -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 -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about tips to boost your energy when you tired and overwhelmed. Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It's always trying to make us aware of issues that are damaging our resilience and causing neurophysiological disruptions in our brain and body. However, the conscious mind and braindo get tired because they work on energy, like our phones. This is kind of like when we have a whole lot of apps open, the brightness is on full and we are constantly using our phone—very soon the battery will die. And, like you need to recharge your phone, you also need to recharge your brain and conscious mind. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/3-ways-to-boost-mental-energy-when-you-tired-overwhelmed OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. -InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:28 Why we get tired 5:40 Why we should rest even when we feel like we can keep pushing ourselves 6:30 The difference between the conscious & nonconscious mind 8:50, 15:30, 20:25 How to make rest a part of your everyday life 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 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Caroline Leaf, PhD is a world renowned Neuroscientist, mental health and mind expert, bestselling author and host of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess podcast and founder of the NeuroCycle app. She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a master's and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Dr. Leaf has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace through her theory called the Geodesic Information Processing Theory of how we think, build memory, and learn.Listen and subscribe to the Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roscoes-wetsuit-neuro-podcast/id1478352736Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0E8Ui8JNpkjA9LDqbfXnb5Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/roscoes-wetsuitYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDsVTNVrQztFeRMzIU72_wwww.roscoeswetsuitneuro.com"Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please, consult with a healthcare professional regarding any individualized medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options."

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-thought-ladder-to-identify-change-established-patterns-of-thinking-that-may-be-halting-your-progress OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: If you'd like to give their new and improved Sleep Blend a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 21% off with code DRLEAF for the month of March ONLY. It's their best offer of the year! Visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access. -immi: Visit immieats.com/drleaf to try immi's delicious, low carb, plant-based and fiber-rich ramen! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:10 Where the self-help industry falls short 4:20 How we actually start finding ourselves & our purpose 5:00 How to use a “thought ladder” to self-regulate your thoughts, feelings and choices 7:20 Why we should try to avoid “black & white thinking” 9:30 How cognitive dissonance affects our mind, brain & body 14:25 The treatment effect 15:50 Why we need to have self-compassion 16:30 Why we should not monitor our progress like we would monitor a machine—progress is not industrial 18:25 What resilience really means 20:30 The importance of being kind to ourselves 23:00 What humility really is 26:15 Inspiration versus competition 27:00 How to enjoy the journey, not just the end point 30:30 Deconstructing toxic social norms 38:00, 47:30 The difference between the mind & brain 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 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don't work for them—this is perfectly okay AND normal. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-don-t-need-to-stress-about-sleep OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! -NED's CBD products: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:03 Don't fear not sleeping 3:15 The messier our mind is, the messier our sleeping patterns will be 6:00, 34:00 Why we need to manage our mind to sleep better 10:00 We all need different amounts of sleep 12:00 Why we need to prepare the mind & body to sleep well 13:00 Techniques to sleep better 18:00 How light affects sleep quality 21:20 How temperature affects sleep quality 25:12 Exercise & sleep 27:50 Why sleeping pills should only be used as a last resort 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 US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview bestselling author, podcast host and holistic meditation and wellness teacher Kimberly Snyder about how to fall back in love with yourself, realize you are more than enough, and create the life you deserve. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-fall-back-in-love-with-yourself-find-your-identity Get Kimberly's book here: https://mysolluna.com/youaremore/ Follow Kimberly on Instagram: @kimberly_snyder EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 8:30 The power of finding yourself 9:20 Why you are more than you think you are 11:00 What enlightenment means 12:00 Love versus fear 17:00 What true confidence is 23:50 The importance of creating “gaps” in our life 34:10 Bridging the divide between who we know we are & our behavior 47:30, 50:20 What an abundant life looks like 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 US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF. 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

Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to manage your mental health when a relationship changes or ends. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/relationships-ending 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 US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -The Jordan Harbinger Show: ou can't go wrong with adding The Jordan Harbinger Show to your rotation. It's incredibly interesting, there's never a dull show. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: jordanharbinger.com/start -NED: If you'd like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 4:30 Why relationships change 5:15 Some relationships are seasonal 6:30, 18:25 Why it is okay when relationships change or end 7:25, 18:00 Why we shouldn't just blame ourselves if a relationship changes 7:60 Why we need different kinds of relationships & how this impacts our mental health 12:05 The difference between friendships & family relationships 15:00 Why we all need a community 17:22 Why a relationship may change or end 18:00, 25:40 Tips for managing relationship changes in your life 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

Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this week's podcast I talk about the importance of self-awareness and how it is a key part of the healing process. Without awareness, we cannot change or move forward. To make changes in our thoughts and subsequent communication, we need to be strategic, proactive and deliberate about our thinking. We need to try to be aware of what we are thinking about every day. This is called self-regulation. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-one-mind-management-technique-required-for-sustainable-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 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough: 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. -Ned: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer. -HoMedics: Right now if you go to HoMedics.com/DRLEAF and use promo code DRLEAF, you'll receive a FREE PORTABLE PHONE SANITIZER when you buy $100 or more in massage products…that's a $60 value! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:25 Why self-awareness is so important 4:10 Your past is not your destiny 5:00 What it means to be aware of a thought 5:50 The neuroscience of self-awareness 7:50 The relationship between the conscious & nonconscious mind 13:00 The nature of thoughts & self-awareness 15:40 How to listen to what your mind, brain & body are telling you 19:35 How your nonconscious mind tries to protect you 22:30, 26:00 What to do after you become aware of an issue that is affecting your life 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

Welcome to Best You Year! In this week's episode, I talk about how to take time to practice focused gratitude in your daily routine and why it is important. I will then share with you why getting out of our feelings and into a gratitude practice can benefit our physical and mental health! Plus we will kick off a 12 days of Christmas gratitude challenge which one lucky winner will get a free hard copy of our January Book of the Month Club read "Cleaning Up The Mental Mess" by Dr Caroline Leaf. 

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat (Dec 3-4): https://www.drleafconference.com EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am going to talk about the stigma surrounding men's mental health, and what we can do to address the issue on both an individual and collective level. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-aren-t-we-talking-about-men-s-mental-health-enough-ways-to-de-stigmatize-men-s-mental-struggles 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 a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -HoMedics: Right now if you go to HoMedics.com/DRLEAF and use promo code DRLEAF, you'll receive a FREE PORTABLE PHONE SANITIZER when you buy $100 or more in massage products…that's a $60 value! -NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer. -Ana Luisa Jewelry: And, just for my listeners, you can save up to 10% with the code DRLEAF at shop.analuisa.com/drleaf. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:06 Mental health is a human issue 1:20 Men's mental health: what do the statistics tell us? 3:00 What is mental health stigma? 3:30 The limits of seeing mental health as a brain disease 6:15, 15:11 The different types of mental health stigma & their effects 18:30 Men's mental health & racism 19:25 Deaths of despair 21:20 How we can reduce the stigma associated with men's mental health -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 your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak about the link between anxiety, stress and decision-making. Often, when we are in an anxious state, we cannot seem to make a decision, or, if we do, we end up making a choice we regret. I know this has happened to me many times! What should we do when this happens? Is there a way out of this mental swamp? Thankfully, yes! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/stress-decision-making 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 a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, a brand that we love and trust, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to http://www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer. -Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com. -Chime: You deserve to have financial peace of mind! Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Signup takes only two minutes, and doesn't affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAF PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:25 The neuroscience of decision-making 4:00 The difference between good & bad stress in the brain 4:50 The difference between good & bad anxiety 8:30 How toxic stress impacts your ability to choose 11:30 How to make stress & anxiety work for you, not against you 13:30, 21:00 How to make better choices 17:00 How to develop a possibilities mindset 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

There are some people who are both humble and brilliant and Dr. Caroline Leaf is one of those people. She's a world renowned Neuroscientist, mental health and mind expert, bestselling author  of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and host of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess podcast. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation about the mind-brain connection and how this plays into mental health, how our minds differ from our brains  - and why learning the difference is important for self-regulation and SelfWork. Dr. Leaf also teaches listeners how to foster and cultivate the power of their own thinking and direct their own brain changes by providing a simple five-step roadmap to create sustainable, true change. Her technique, what she calls mind-management, helps facilitate talk between the conscious, the subconscious, and the nonconscious mind. And she's definitely into “what you can do about it.” Dr. Leaf defines five steps that, when followed closely, can get brainwaves flowing in a healthy way, optimizing brain function. So, in this episode sponsored by AG1, please sit back and listen in to what I hope will be eye-opening to all of you. Dr. Leaf wants you to know that your brain isn't broken when you're depressed - and it's so important to know that you're not broken either. BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my websiteand receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click hereand answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!            

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-main-signals-of-depression-how-to-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 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: -Kettle & Fire: Visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order! -Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com. -NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 3:00 What is depression? 4:30 Depression as a signal 6:00 Depression & the mind 11:40, 17:30 What are the main signals of depression? 14:00 Using mind management to deal with feelings of depression 17:00 Why it takes time to learn how to manage depression 22:00 The 4 main types of signals 30:00 The importance of being kind to ourselves 30:30, 36:00 Why we need to get to the “why” behind the depression 30:45 The scale of depression 36:05 Why things sometimes get worse before they get better 36:30 The importance of a strong support system 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

Today's episode is a little bit different. Recently I had the pleasure of being on Dr. Caroline Leaf's podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess. We've had Dr. Leaf on the show a few times this year and I really value her expertise as a Neuroscientist. Make sure to check out my two previous interviews with her if you haven't yet. I really enjoyed our conversation and wanted to share the episode on my show because I think it'll help those of you who are holding onto traumas and going through struggles.In this episode we discuss why we need to face the past to move forward and how I opened up about being sexually abused, the importance of connecting with our inner child, what happens in the brain when we deconstruct & reconstruct trauma, the importance of therapy and the different ways it can help you, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1177Dr. Caroline Leaf's other episodes: www.lewishowes.com/1079 www.lewishowes.com/1127 www.lewishowes.com/1128Check out Dr. Caroline Leaf's website: https://drleaf.com/ Read her new book: Cleaning Up Your Mental MessThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-podSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-9:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Peter Newman's Gospel Coalition article, “Why Do We Go to Church? Because We're Forgetful.  (9:14-26:27): Clarissa Moll, Author, Co-Host of Christianity Today's “Surprised by Grief” podcast, and Host of the weekly Hope*Writers podcast joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about finding God's hope in the midst of grief, her Gospel Coalition article “Life Is Reopening. Why Am I Still So Sad?” and the new edition of her husband, Rob Moll's book, “The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come.” Learn more about Clarissa at clarissamoll.com and connect with her on instagram at mollclarissa *This interview originally aired on 6/29/21* (26:27-35:25): What's the difference between having knowledge about God and knowing God through a personal relationship? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this topic and commented on a clip of Preston Sprinkle's recent interview with Francis Chan.   (35:25-44:06): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Tim Keller's Relevant Magazine article, “You Never Marry the Right Person.”  (44:06-1:03:15): Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Bestselling Author, and Host of the podcast, “Cleaning Up The Mental Mess,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking” and the Neurocycle app. Learn more about Dr. Leaf at drleaf.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DrCarolineLeaf *This interview originally aired on 5/21/21* (1:03:15-1:12:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jared Brock's Relevant Magazine article, “10 Ways to Simplify Your Life.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who hasn't dealt with anxiety and depression, especially after this pandemic!? But what do we do about it? Thankfully, I have the incredible communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, with us to share her 5 step process to managing our MINDS. She is here to shift the narrative about mental health and encourage us to put a stop to the shame spiral once and for all. Let's get the tools we need, stop repressing, start self-regulating, and clean up our mental mess! About The Guest:Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace. Finding Dr. Caroline Leaf:Website: https://drleaf.com/ Read Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic ThinkingListen to her podcast: CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter & Instagram: @drcarolineleafYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrCarolineLeaf Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you! To pre-order Overcome Your Villains NOW and get the bonus bundle click here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it possible to rewire your brain... without a brain implant? The answer is undoubtedly yes, but the tricky part is that neuroplasticity doesn't always go in the right direction. So how can we reprogram our brain to break toxic habits, organize a chaotic mind and optimize our mental health? Returning to the show to help us rise above the madness of today's world is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of “Switch on Your Brain,” “Think Learn Succeed,” “Think and Eat Yourself Smart,” and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences around the world, and she is also host of the "Cleaning Up The Mental Mess" podcast. So if you're ready to reprogram your brain to a higher level and shift from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset, this is the show for you. We're talking about… The difference between the mind and our physical brain How to manage depression, anxiety and negative emotions without drugs Simple steps to de-escalate hot emotions Using meditation to help organize a chaotic mind (and why meditation sometimes doesn't work) And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-caroline-leaf-how-to-rewire-your-brain-without-brain-implants/ Check out and support Dr. Caroline Leaf at DrLeaf.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Is it possible to rewire your brain... without a brain implant? The answer is undoubtedly yes, but the tricky part is that neuroplasticity doesn't always go in the right direction. So how can we reprogram our brain to break toxic habits, organize a chaotic mind and optimize our mental health? Returning to the show to help us rise above the madness of today's world is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of “Switch on Your Brain,” “Think Learn Succeed,” “Think and Eat Yourself Smart,” and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences around the world, and she is also host of the "Cleaning Up The Mental Mess" podcast. So if you're ready to reprogram your brain to a higher level and shift from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset, this is the show for you. We're talking about… The difference between the mind and our physical brain How to manage depression, anxiety and negative emotions without drugs Simple steps to de-escalate hot emotions Using meditation to help organize a chaotic mind (and why meditation sometimes doesn't work) And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-caroline-leaf-how-to-rewire-your-brain-without-brain-implants/ Check out and support Dr. Caroline Leaf at DrLeaf.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Is it possible to rewire your brain... without a brain implant? The answer is undoubtedly yes, but the tricky part is that neuroplasticity doesn't always go in the right direction. So how can we reprogram our brain to break toxic habits, organize a chaotic mind and optimize our mental health? Returning to the show to help us rise above the madness of today's world is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of “Switch on Your Brain,” “Think Learn Succeed,” “Think and Eat Yourself Smart,” and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences around the world, and she is also host of the "Cleaning Up The Mental Mess" podcast. So if you're ready to reprogram your brain to a higher level and shift from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset, this is the show for you. We're talking about… The difference between the mind and our physical brain How to manage depression, anxiety and negative emotions without drugs Simple steps to de-escalate hot emotions Using meditation to help organize a chaotic mind (and why meditation sometimes doesn't work) And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-caroline-leaf-how-to-rewire-your-brain-without-brain-implants/ Check out and support Dr. Caroline Leaf at DrLeaf.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

On this week's episode of Trevor Talks, we are joined by World-Renowned Neuroscientist, Mental Health Expert, and Bestselling Author Dr. Caroline Leaf! Join us for a conversation about the brain and steps you can take RIGHT NOW to help clean up your mental mess! With over 30 years of clinical practice, Dr. Leaf has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives including school, university, and the workplace. Her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking, is available everywhere NOW!Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess BookNeurocycle App

(00:00-9:21): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Rep. Tim Ryan's speech on the House floor after the vast majority of House Republicans voted against an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. (9:21-18:53): Does in-person worship really matter? Are people who have been attending church online going to come back for in-person worship? Brian and Aubrey discussed Frederick Schmidt's Patheos article, “The Covid-19 Test: Do we really believe church is necessary?” (18:53-28:13): How can we develop spiritual practices? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Brandy Bagar-Fraley's Christianity Today article, “Read God's Words. Then Write Your Own.” (28:13-40:37): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE Musicals. Aubrey's #2 pick was Wicked and Brian's #2 pick was Les Misérables. For the #1 spot, they both chose Hamilton! (40:37-50:03): Brian and Aubrey discussed Milton Quintanilla's Christian Headlines article, “Just 16 Percent of Millennials Classify as Born-Again Christians, Study Shows.” They also chatted about an interview with Matt Chandler about “Refuting Moral Therapeutic Deism.” (50:03-1:09:11): Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Bestselling Author, and Host of the podcast, “Cleaning Up The Mental Mess,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking and the Neurocycle app. Learn more about Dr. Leaf at drleaf.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DrCarolineLeaf (1:09:11-1:17:17): Brian and Aubrey talked about legacy and reacted to Bruce Garlow's Obituary, which he wrote himself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the neuroscience behind crying and how crying can be very beneficial both mentally and physically, especially when it comes to stress reduction, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-should-all-cry-more-the-mental-physical-health-benefits-of-crying-is-there-a-right-way-to-cry OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Best Fiends, a great match 3 puzzle game that helps relieve stress and build your mind! Download Best Fiends today for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. -Daily Harvest: Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box! -Feetures: They are so confident that you’ll love their socks that they’ve also given listeners of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF -NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:00 Why crying is not a sign of weakness 1:20 Crying is a complex human behavior with a myriad of mental and physical effects 2:11 How our thoughts, emotions and experiences change our brains 3:01 Why we need to express, not suppress, our emotions 3:32 How crying can help us manage toxic thoughts and emotions 3:45 Crying is a signal we need to listen to, which is telling us something is going on in our life 4:33 How crying relieves emotional pressure in the brain and body 10:00 How tears can help us restore balance in the brain and body 12:40 Crying can be both a signal and a validating response 13:42, 29:00 How to use mind management to examine your emotional responses, including crying, and improve your emotional health 15:16 How crying helps us communicate what we feel and what we need 17:30 What happens in your brain and body when you cry 27:40 Crying is a messenger—listen to what it is telling you! 32:00 Why there is no right or wrong way to cry 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

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 artist, poet, storyteller and best-selling author Morgan Harper Nichols about how art and poetry can help us process life and all its challenges, and the beautiful reality of how far each of us have come in our own lives. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-art-can-help-heal-mental-health-with-morgan-harper-nichols For more info on Morgan see: https://morganharpernichols.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Feetures: They are so confident that you’ll love their socks that they’ve also given listeners of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF. -Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF. -NED: To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout. -LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack—you only have to cover the cost of shipping (which is just $5 for US customers)! Each sample pack includes 7 packets of LMNT (1 of every flavor), and the offer is limited to one time per customer. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:22 Why Morgan went from singing and songwriting to visual art, poetry and storytelling 5:10 Why Morgan wrote her book, How Far You Have Come 10:40 Why all our life journeys matter 13:50 The power of listening and engaging with the world around you 15:00 Why you don’t have be productive all the time 28:00 How art can help us process life 35:10 Why we need to give ourselves grace 45:30 How art can help us when we are feeling down 50:30 What to do when you don’t feel inspired or creative 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

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a Neuroscientist, mental health & mind expert, best selling author and host of the popular podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess.  In this episode we cover:  The difference between mind and brain.  How depression and anxiety are not things.  Labelling with mental conditions.  How feeling low is totally normal.  Why positive thinking isn't the answer.  Geodesic Information Processing theory.  Childhood mental wellbeing and the rise of childhood anxiety/depression.  Her new book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.  ​ Dr. Leaf has a natural ability to make light of mental heath and help us to see it simply and manageable and not a label.    We loved recording this episode and we know you will love it too.  ​ This podcast is powered by BLUblox advanced light filtering eyewear. Receive 15% off all products with code TSY15 at checkout at www.blublox.com .  ​ This episode is sponsored by Face It. Receive 10% off all products at www.faceitaus.com.au with code TSY10 at www.faceitaus.com.au .  ​ Episode Links.     Find out more at www.tsypodcast.com .    Join the TSY social community @tsypodcast .  ​ Connect with your hosts.    Instagram: @katiemant_ and @iamandymant .    Connect with episode guest.  ​ Instagram @drcarolineleaf .  ​ ​ Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know about new episode releases, special offers, giveaways and more.