Podcasts about cleaning up your mental mess

For the last few weeks we've been going through a series on Trauma Recovery. How do we heal from trauma? How do we get unstuck and move towards healing? Last week we dove into Dr. Caroline Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and we continue the series today with work by trauma recovery expert Bessel van der Kolk. Inspired by Bessel's work we discuss 3 more additional movements in healing from trauma by expounding on the role of safety, imagination, and synchrony. As always we look at these topics through a mind, body, and spirit lens and hope that you will be equipped and empowered to move through any trauma in your life. Sponsor:The Wellness CompanyWebsite: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order!Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

The recovery process often feels nebulous and unclear. Of course, we want to heal from trauma, but how do we do so?Elliott's recently been inspired by Dr. Caroline Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess:  5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. He immediately began introducing Dr. Leaf's steps to his clients—many of whom are working through trauma.We've invited Dr. Leaf to appear on the podcast and we certainly hope we'll be able to interview her soon.In the meantime, please join us to hear about Dr. Leaf's 5 steps and how Elliott integrates them into his sessions with individuals and couples. Sponsor:The Wellness CompanyWebsite: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order!Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. She is the author of the bestselling books Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She is also the author of the top-rated podcast Cleaning Up the Mental Mess, which has over forty million downloads. She currently does extensive research and teaches at various academic, medical, corporate, and neuroscience conferences, as well as in religious and spiritual institutions around the world. Dr. Leaf and her husband, Mac, have four adult children and live between Dallas and Miami.   Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf: Download her app, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess in the Apple Store or Google Play. Website - https://drleaf.com/   Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-with-dr-caroline-leaf/id1334767397   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/?hl=en   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrCarolineLeaf   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drleaf   ---   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperhumanfrank/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ

Jordan Jo Hollabaugh sits down with one of her idols, Dr. Caroline Leaf to bring you the very first episode of our summer mindset series! The summer run is underway and rodeo athletes have to not only be physically fit but mentally fit as well. Dr. Leaf's Neurocycle app is a great tool for any athlete to have in their arsenal to better understand the inner workings of their mind and how to combat those negative thoughts and emotions in a positive way! (Link below) Join Jordan and Dr. Leaf as they discuss all things mindset, performance and growing mind!Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and research neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in psychoneurobiology 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 is the host of the podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, has published in scientific journals and is the author of 18 bestselling books translated into 24 languages, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, How to Help Your Child Clean Up their Mental Mess, and Think, Learn, Succeed. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, and to various audiences around the world.Neurocycle App: https://www.neurocycle.app/About Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/pages/about-dr-leafBooks: https://drleaf.com/collections/booksIn The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily. In The LOOP Podcast & Fabrizio Marketing LLC are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Get In The LOOP Podcast with Jordan Jo Get the Newsletter at | www.inthelooprodeo.com/ Like us on Facebook | www.facebook.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjo Tag us on Instagram | www.instagram.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjo Follow us on TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanjo.hollabaugh Watch more on our Youtube Channel Watch on Youtube @ JordanJoHollabaugh ...

Negative thoughts like self-doubt are often based on stories we tell ourselves - stories that may be complete fiction.Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist and leading expert in neuroplasticity, who has spent the past three decades researching the mind-brain connection, mental health and memory formation. She has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to use their mind to succeed in almost every area of life.She is the author of several books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Think Learn Succeed, and How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. Her work has been featured in outlets from Vogue to Forbes to the BBC.In this episode of Tiger Therapy (our most sciencey episode yet!) Dr. Leaf reveals how self-doubt get's formed in our brains, and how we can harness the power of our minds to dismantle these destructive narratives.Thanks so much for coming on Tiger Therapy, Dr. Leaf - our conversation felt like the best crash course in neuroplasticity ever!_______Social media: Pippa Woodhead | @pippa.woodheadTigerhall Dr. Caroline Leaf | @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709407/no-time-to-panic-by-matt-gutman/ Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you're looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. -Fatty15:  You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!  -Qualia Mind: Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF  for up to $100 OFF Qualia Mind, and as a listener of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off any purchase.

Are you ready for a transformative journey? In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce a very special guest: Dr. Caroline Leaf! Dr. Caroline Leaf is not your average mental health expert; she's a pioneer in unraveling the intricate connections between our minds and brains. As the driving force behind the popular podcast "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess" and the author of 18 groundbreaking books, including "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess" and "How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess," Dr. Leaf is a leading advocate for mental wellness. In this episode, Dr. Leaf shares practical strategies to nurture emotional resilience in teens, empowering them to overcome life's challenges with grace and strength.   Feeling lost in the sea of parenting advice? Wish you had direct access to an expert who could help you navigate your specific challenges with your teen? I created the ​Thriving Parent Academy​ to do just that. This online community helps you apply the tools and knowledge you learn to: ⭐ Foster a stronger relationship with your teen ⭐ Set clear boundaries and expectations ⭐ Navigate attitude and meltdowns with confidence ⭐ Raise kind, responsible humans Join our amazing community of parents and: ⭐ Connect with like-minded individuals who "get it" ⭐ Work directly with me through exclusive laser coaching sessions and master classes ⭐ Get personalized support and guidance tailored to your unique needs Stop feeling overwhelmed and start thriving! Limited spots available! Enroll now at​ thrivingparent.org​. P.S. Share with any parent friends who might benefit!

In this podcast I talk about the importance of step 5 in my Neurocycle process: the active reach. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full AD-FREE episode please see neurocycle.app. In case you haven't listened to any of my other podcasts or read any of my books or research, the Neurocycle is a way to harness our thinking power that I have developed and researched over the past three decades (I discuss this in detail in my book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and my app Neurocycle). It has 5 steps. The first step is to 1. gather awareness of how we feel mentally and physically and our perspective when we are dealing with a past wound. The second step is to 2. reflect on how we feel. Then we 3. write down our reflections to help organize our thinking. The fourth step is to 4. recheck: think about what our thoughts and feelings are trying to tell us. What does it say about what happened to us? What is our “antidote”— how will we work through how our thoughts are affecting us? Lastly, do the 5. active reach. This is a thought or action we need to practice daily to help us reconceptualize what we thought about in the previous step. What we are going to do each day to give ourselves the time and mental space needed to deal with what is bothering us and turn our destructive thoughts into a constructive future? 

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology. She's the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and co-founder of Neuracycle app. In this conversation, Sean and Dr. Caroline Leaf discuss: Neuralink and how it could affect neuroscience & depression (and the risks) Materialists vs. Free will Do our thoughts determine who we are? Scientific research on how our thoughts alter our genes Optimism bias Root cause of modern stress Proven techniques that you can do today to heal and reduce stress 7–2–11 Relaxing Breathwork How to unlearn the toxic thoughts you've developed over your life & more About Dr. Leaf: Website: https://drleaf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrCarolineLeaf Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Caroline-Leaf/e/B00LZ81T8I If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts/iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a rating on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify show⁠⁠⁠⁠? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Past guests on Growth Minds include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Robert Kiyosaki⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Rich Dad Poor Dad), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve Aoki⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Robert Greene⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jason Fung⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Steven Gundry⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Neil deGrasse Tyson⁠⁠⁠⁠ (StarTalk),  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis Rodman⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wim Hof⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Robin Sharma⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vanessa Van Edwards⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠King Bach⁠⁠⁠⁠, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more.

I am so pleased to have Dr. Caroline Leaf on the show today to impart knowledge from her 30-year career as an applied neuroscientist. I originally intended to do a career retrospective on Dr. Leaf's many books, but quickly realized that if I did that, this would become an hours and hours long episode. So I decided to choose one of her books, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking, to zoom in on for our conversation today—but I highly recommend all of her books. In this book (and in this conversation), she teaches us what mental mess is, how to practice mind management, what neuroplasticity is, and about the neurocycle, which she formulated. The neurocycle has, amazingly, statistically reduced depression and anxiety by a staggering 81 percent! I guarantee you'll learn something in this episode, and for this episode in particular, I'd recommend listening when you can really absorb what Dr. Leaf is saying. Some episodes on the show are light and frothy and can be listened to while multitasking; I'd say this episode is not one of those. To get maximum impact from what Dr. Leaf is teaching us, set aside some time for yourself to truly take all of this in, because you know what? You deserve it. Dr. Leaf is also a podcaster, and in addition to her own show, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” she is an extremely frequent guest on other podcasts. That's actually how I found Dr. Leaf—from hearing her on other podcasts and then discovering her work. She has spent three decades researching the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory, and her work centers around helping people learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives—talk about work that truly matters!   Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf A link to all of Dr. Leaf's books

As I coach women with their fitness and nutrition, I see a lot of anxiety, depression and lowered moods, and even toxic thoughts that begin to creep in and affect women's overall health and outlook. Sound familiar? Many of us women have a silent mess going on inside of our minds. This mental chaos can have a dramatic impact on our daily mood, and how we show up to take care of ourselves and others. The reality is, you can have the perfect routine, the perfect meal plan in place, but if your mind is not in the right space, none of it matters. That's why I invited Dr. Caroline Leaf on the podcast to talk about our brain, our mindset and our thoughts, and specifically how our mind is intimately connected with our physical bodies. Dr. Leaf is one of the world's leading experts on cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, and is the author of several books including “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”. In today's episode, we'll discuss: Increased anxiety and depression in midlife and it's impact on our physical health Neuroplasticity - what is it and what can it do for us? The 5-step process that can help reduce anxiety and depression - and how to apply them to our daily lives The one simple action step you can take TODAY that will make an impact on your own mental mess. More Resources & Links Download Dr. Caroline Leaf's Neurocycle App Dr Leaf's Book - How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess Dr Leaf's Book - Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Listen to Dr. Caroline Leaf's podcast here Grab Megan's FREE 5-Day Jumpstart Tips Guide Follow Megan on Instagram

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a best-selling author, renowned neuroscientist, and host of the award-winning podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She joins me today to discuss scientifically proven steps to help kids (and adults, of course) recognize their feelings and respond in a healthy way. She explains how to replace toxic thoughts with brain-building practices that will increase resilience and lead to a healthier life. Show links: Check out my Holiday Gift Guide Learn more at drleaf.com Read How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health   As always, I'd love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

In this WIN ALL DAY podcast episode Coach JC talks with Dr Caroline Leaf Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She has and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including a Master's and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics. Dr Leaf does ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions. ------------- Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and having it all, health, wealth and relationships.    He has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose!   Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com 

In this episode of the Balancing Chaos podcast, I welcome renowned cognitive neuroscientist and author, Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist 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 uses this research to understand how we think, build memory, and learn, in order to create tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression.Today we delve into the world of neuroscience, mental health, and the power of the mind. Dr. Leaf's extensive research in neuroplasticity and her groundbreaking theories, which have helped countless individuals overcome challenges and transform their thinking. We discuss practical strategies for improving mental health, how your thoughts impact your physical health, learning how to sit with uncomfortable emotions, teaching our kids how to emotionally process and how to begin to embrace your past so that you can have more compassion for yourself and transform your future. Tune in to learn more about the foundational role that your thoughts and feelings have in building overall health and wellness results.To connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf, click HERETo connect with Kelley, click HERETo get 20% off Kelley's Health and Hormones Course + a FREE Lab Review click HERE and use code BALANCINGCHAOS20To get 10% off Kelley's WBK method app with your annual membership, click HERE and use code BALANCINGCHAOS

Have you ever taken the time to deeply connect with your mental health? Join us as we tackle the all-too-important, yet often overlooked, topic of mental health and suicide prevention. We open up about the invisible battle many of us face daily and reveal essential tools and practices to help navigate through challenging mental health times. We want to normalize conversations about mental health. We delve into how isolation, grief, bad relationships, and childhood trauma can fuel suicidal thoughts, and how critical it is to check in not just with ourselves, but our loved ones as well. We also walk you through some effective ways to encourage more honest and open dialogues about mental health. To support you further, we recommend two insightful books - Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and The Happiness Project - that offer practical help for managing mental health during tough times.As your hosts, Big Charles and Big Shay, we share our personal strategies for maintaining mental health, emphasizing the importance of having a strong support system and being open when feeling overwhelmed. We talk about the role of maintaining routines, exercise, adequate rest, and social connections in promoting mental health. Above all, we remind you of the significance of Suicide Prevention Month and the lifeline that is the suicide prevention hotline, 988. This conversation could be a lifeline for someone, don't miss it!Support the show

Listen to episode 67 of The Super Human Life podcast - How To Use Your MIND To Heal Your Brain & Body w/ Dr. Caroline Leaf - https://tinyurl.com/TSHLep67   Order Dr. Leaf's NEW BOOK - How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess -https://amzn.to/3R209UR   Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. She is the author of the bestselling books Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She is also the author of the top-rated podcast Cleaning Up the Mental Mess, which has over forty million downloads. She currently does extensive research and teaches at various academic, medical, corporate, and neuroscience conferences, as well as in religious and spiritual institutions around the world. Dr. Leaf and her husband, Mac, have four adult children and live between Dallas and Miami.   Here's a sneak peek of what you can expert to learn in this episode: The mind-body connection: Discover how your mind influences your brain and, in turn, your entire body. Parenting and mental resilience: Learn valuable tools to empower your children and create a harmonious family dynamic. Neuroplasticity and the art of rewiring your brain: Understand how you can actively change your thought patterns and reshape your brain's structure. The NeuroCycle: Dr. Leaf introduces a powerful framework for managing your mind and optimizing your mental health.   Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf: Download her app, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess in the Apple Store or Google Play.   Website - https://drleaf.com/   Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-with-dr-caroline-leaf/id1334767397   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/?hl=en   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrCarolineLeaf   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drleaf   ---   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperhumanfrank/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She has a Master's and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics. Dr Leaf does ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions. Please help us educate the world! We need to educate and empower other kids!

“By recommending that we balance our choices in biological (diet and exercise), psychological (stress control), social (relationships) and spiritual components in our lives, (Dr. Daniel Amen) provides a desperately needed roadmap to maximize brain health.” Joseph C Maroon, MD from Dr. Daniel Amen's book, The End of Mental Illness that we will dive deeper into on today's episode. On today's episode #301 we will cover: ✔  A review of EP #128 of Dr. Daniel Amen's book, The End of Mental Illness. ✔ An overview of Season 10 with Mental and Physical Health at the Top of Our List. ✔ What do Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Daniel Amen have in common this month? ✔ How Andrea first learned about Dr. Leaf's work, and where they both spoke together. ✔ What Dr. Amen is focused on TODAY. ✔ What Dr. Leaf is focused on TODAY. ✔ How we can better prepare ourselves to help our next generation with their mental and physical health. ✔ The 4 circles of Wellness. ✔ How to Manage Our Mind Using Dr. Leaf and Dr. Amen's work together.  Welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (that's finally being taught in our schools today) and emotional intelligence training (used in our modern workplaces) for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 5 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to uncover the most current research that would back up how the brain learns best, taking us ALL to new, and often unimaginable heights.    INTRODUCTION: For today's episode, #301, and in keeping with our Season Theme of Going Back to the Basics, I'm going back to EPISODE #128[i] A Review of Dr. Daniel Amen's Book The End of Mental Illness to see if we can dive deeper here, and add more to this episode than the 6 steps we covered two years ago for improving our brain health, which we know is integral for our mental health. As I'm looking back over our past episodes, you can see a graphic in the show notes of the direction I want to take us moving forward as we go back over some of our past Brain Fact Fridays and see what we can add to them, or what's new, to move us forward. When we first launched this podcast, I had a vision of connecting the most current brain research that I called Neuroscience 101 to our 6 social and emotional learning competencies to improve our well-being, productivity and results. PUTTING OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH FIRST: Now, in Season 10 we've all graduated from the basics, and are building on this knowledge together, and I'm noticing what's IMPORTANT that needs to be at the Top of our list moving forward. These important topics I've called Neuroscience 202 that will take us deeper than where we first began and I've put Mental and Physical Health at the top of our list. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder that I am not a medical doctor, and if you are struggling with your mental health, please do consult with a medical doctor. I'm not offering medical advice here, but am sharing the results I've personally obtained from studying and applying the tips that Dr. Daniel Amen suggests in his book The End of Mental Illness and then will connect his work to Dr. Carolyn Leaf's. My hope is that the strategies we uncover can help others, who might find themselves stuck, with some NEW ideas that I've used myself to access peace of mind, during times of high stress. And with the goal that once we master these strategies ourselves, that we extend them to others to help them with whatever they might be struggling with. This specifically includes our children. CONNECTING DR. AMEN TO DR. CAROLINE LEAF: When I looked back at my review of Dr. Daniel Amen's book The End of Mental Illness, that I covered in May of 2021, I wondered what I could add to this episode, to take our understanding a bit deeper when it comes to taking control of our mental health. This is Dr. Amen's life's work.  He has been on a mission to take the stigma out of term Mental Illness for decades. He says most of us will have a mental health issue in our lifetime—and that “normal” is a myth..that 51% of us will have a mental health issue (post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, an eating disorder)”[ii] which shows me clearly that it's more normal to have a problem, than not. This became obvious to me when I started asking some trauma experts, and even past podcast guests, about what strategies they have used for their own children to help with the pressures they face in today's world. They all gave me tips and ideas, telling me that anxiety and depression is the norm with our children these days. This led me to go back to my review of Dr. Caroline Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess book and Neurocycle App, on EPISODE #299[iii] with the timely release of her new book, How to Help Your Child Clean up Their Mental Mess that she just released at the start of this month. Then I noticed that Dr. Daniel Amen has just released a BRAND-NEW course called Brain Thrive (PreK-1)[iv] to help with the prevention of mental health issues for children. Dr. Amen's timely release of this course reminded me once again that this is a topic is important to pay attention to. It's not an accident that Dr. Caroline Leaf released her book for children just last week, and now Dr. Amen releases an online course for children to learn these strategies. I'm definitely paying attention, and from the interest we received from our Deep Dive into Dr. Leaf's work, I know that so are you.   I know that you'll know these statistics, but here's a reminder. 1 in 5 children will struggle with mental health in their lifetime. And that 17.1 million youth under the age of 18 have had a mental health problem. (Dr. Daniel Amen). Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34.[v] Before I add something new to Dr. Amen's episode from 2 years ago, I did want to mention that it was through Dr. Amen that I came across Dr. Carolyn Leaf's work. She talks openly on Dr. Amen's Brain Warrior Way Podcast[vi] about how many years she has been using this scientifically proven 5 STEP approach to help people all over the world to clean up their mental mess. I was lucky enough to have the chance to speak on a webinar with Dr. Leaf on Podbean's Wellness week, where I released an episode I'd written on “What Everyone Should Know About the Top 10 Mental Health Staples to Accelerate Productivity and Results.”[vii]  One of the sessions I had a co-presentation with Dr. Leaf and John Kim, (a writer and speaker known as The Angry Therapist). Since I had already heard about Dr. Leaf's work through Dr. Amen, I quickly reached out to interview her, and this is where the work began. Our mental health is a lot like our physical health. We can coast along doing well, until one day, something happens, and we release we could have done a better job at managing our health overall. I'm sure you've heard this quote before… “If you don't pay attention to your health now, some day, your health (either mental of physical) will get your attention” showing us all that prevention is vital. CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS: While writing this episode, I glanced over at Dr. Amen's Instagram account, (a bit because I still look at my phone from time to time while writing) but also to see what he was focused on today, and I noticed that he's on the same mission as he was 2 years ago, helping the world to put their mental health first, which was obvious with the new course for children he's just released.  He had posted a graphic that showed an image of a messed-up mind (drawn like a colorful ball) representing a mind full of anxiety, loneliness, worry, guilt, fears and negative self-talk and he asked his audience “What else would you add to this image?” People from around the globe added things like “self-sabotaging, obsessive thinking, paranoia, being reactive to everything, isolation, dark thoughts, self-doubt, sadness, overwhelm, anger and procrastination” to name a few of their additions. This post caught my attention and made me think that no one is exempt from having a messy mind, and we covered the 5 scientifically proven steps that Dr. Carolyn Leaf suggests on EP299[viii] so that we as parents, teachers, coaches can keep our minds free of mental mess, before helping others. I can't recommend these 5 steps enough, and the use of her Neurocycle APP to help us to work on cleaning up our toxic thoughts not by suppressing them, or pretending they aren't there by replacing them with happy thoughts, (which is just like putting a band aid on them) but by doing the really difficult work of digging straight to the root cause of whatever it is that is messing up our mind, drawing these thoughts out of the depths of our hidden subconscious mind, into our conscious mind, so we can deal with them, by recognizing why we have these thoughts in the first place.  In Dr. Leaf's NEW book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess, that I will review once I've thoroughly practiced all her suggestions in this new book, she explains that these “mental messes” we all have look like dead trees in our mind, and that these messes are not bad, but they act as warning signals for us to do something differently to build a healthy tree in our mind. I think this is a powerful analogy, or just another way of looking at what happens to our mind when we don't clean it up, and I know that once I understand this process myself, I'll be better able to help others, including those closest to me who need it. If I look at Dr. Amen's messy ball that shows what a mind that isn't managed looks like, or even Dr. Leaf's dead tree idea, I know that there is hope forward with these strategies and once we've mastered them, it will be easier to teach them to others. But Cleaning Up Our Mental Mess, or by putting our brain health first, takes some thought and isn't something we have been trained to do. There was never a mind-management class when I went to school, or a brain-health course in our PE classes. I do know that many are focused on integrated these ideas into our future classroom curriculums, but for those of us who haven't learned this yet, this is something we all just must learn on our own, so we can proactively move our own needle towards health and wellness, through the lens of prevention. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Caroline Leaf's "How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess"  ANDREA'S NOTES: You can see my metacog drawing in the show notes which explains how I'm progressing through Dr. Leaf's 5 STEP process using her Neurocycle APP, and managing my mind. We did review this process on EP #299 in depth.  The idea is that once we have identified the main worry or anxiety that we have (the toxic thought) that will cause our mind to look like the dead tree over time if it isn't managed, that we then go through this scientifically proven 5 step process that reconceptualizes the old toxic thought, turning it into a stronger, healthier thought over time with understanding. You can see how I've drawn little buds showing how my old toxic thoughts are getting weaker with time, as I'm using my own mind to create NEW stronger and healthier thoughts. I'm currently on day 16/63 working through a current issue, and I can say that at about the two-week mark, I did notice my mind shifting from being worried about this problem, to feeling more in control of it, and even positive visions of the future where I can look back and not be bothered at all with this problem. This changes the emotions that I feel attached to whatever I was worrying about, which changes my behaviors, and then when I step back, my perspective of it all changes. I can even dig deep into the root cause, and see where my worry came from (and it's not a bad thing-it's just alerting me to do something different and not just suppress what I'm worrying about) which we know causes more dis-ease. This all leads me to freedom, peace of mind, and growth. It's such a beautiful process, and I can't wait to walk my own children through these steps moving forward, so that they build mind-management into their lives and futures. Once we've got the hang of these practices for improved mental and physical health, we can then role model the way for our next generation like Dr. Amen and Dr. Leaf are doing with their work. Children at the preschool levels can understand the importance of mind-management, and Dr. Leaf and Dr. Amen see how important this topic is right now. YOU CAN'T GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE NOT GOT It's the whole idea behind the Latin phrase “nemo dat quad non habet[ix]” that my mentor, Bob Proctor would quote often. He said so many things that I would write down and not fully understand until later in life. I remember writing things down over 20 years ago, knowing they were important because he said them so often, and I thought I understood what they meant at the time, until one day, I'd get this AHA Moment when it really clicked and I'd think “Ahh, that's what he meant” and I'd almost hear him saying that Latin phrase in my head. He would explain that no one can give what they have not got. In order to pass on anything to others, like an understanding of our mind in this case, we've got to fully understand how our own mind works. This can translate into anything in our life. As I was thinking about this, I opened up Instagram (for another quick mental break) and saw something that Grant Cardone's daughter (Sabrina Cardone) posted, about exactly this idea. I'll post her speech[x] in the show notes, but it was all about the importance of parent's role-modelling the way for their kids, from a kid's point of view. Now this speech was eye-opening. The idea is that as parents, teachers or coaches, that we role model the way, once we've got this understanding ourselves first. In general, the more brain reserve we have, the more resilient we are and the better our brain can handle the pressures of everyday life, as well as the aging process to keep “mental health” disorders at bay. There are many different factors for how one person can have more brain reserve than another but it stems from family history, or what types of injuries or trauma we've experienced, as well as our mental and physical health. It is clear that the decisions we make and the habits we engage in on a daily basis are either boosting or stealing our brain's reserve and are either accelerating the aging process (aging us) or rejuvenating our brain (turning back the hands of time).  When we grasp this concept, we realize that we actually have a lot of influence on the health and age of our brain, as well as on your own mental health and ability to end “mental illness” which is Dr. Amen's mission. BACK TO EPISODE #128 In our REVIEW of Dr. Amen's The End of Mental Illness book, 2 years ago, we covered the 3 parts to his book that's still relevant and important today. I do recommend a refresher of this episode. Part 1 of the book, he gives a history of mental health over the years, with some tips for brain health that can change your life. You will see some SPECT image scans and case studies and begin to see how some common brain health issues like depression, anxiety, TBI, substance abuse, or Alzheimer's Disease show up in the brain vs a healthy brain scan image. A brain scan really can change your life and give you some insight into your health. We covered this topic in 3 Parts back in 2020 with PART 1 “How A Brain Scan Changed My Brain and Life with Doug Sutton,”[xi] PART 2 we dove deeper into “What Exactly is a Brain Scan”[xii] and I made some predictions of what I thought I would see with my own SPECT Image Brain Scan that I cover on PART 3[xiii]. Part 2 of the book explains the BRIGHT MINDS acronym which is a guide for well-being with the brain in mind. We covered the BRIGHT part on this episode 128, but we missed the MOST important part in MINDS which was the MENTAL HEALTH part of his equation that we will cover today. Part 3 of his book offers strategies that can be used in schools and the workplace to end mental illness with a focus on brain health. It's in this part of the book that Dr. Amen says “You cannot change what you do not measure.” (Chapter 17) so we can see clearly WHEN our brain and body are NOT working right. Peter Drucker says “If you can't measure it, you can't improve it” and I'm sure we all can agree on this one. THE BRIGHT MINDS STRATEGY Today I want to look deeper at the M in Dr. Amen's BRIGHT MINDS Strategy and add what he says are the four circles to help us with implementing these important health and wellness strategies. All this work can seem like a lot but if we can think of these 4 circles, it makes this all easier to understand, and with time, you'll see how thinking with our brain health in mind will eventually become a habit. THE 4 CIRCLES OF HEALTH We opened up this episode with a quote from a doctor who mentioned the importance of thinking about these 4 circles. Dr. Joseph Maroon said that: “By recommending that we balance our choices in biological (diet and exercise), psychological (stress control), social (relationships) and spiritual components in our lives, (Dr. Daniel Amen) provides a desperately needed roadmap to maximize brain health.” Joseph C Maroon, MD from Dr. Daniel Amen's book, The End of Mental Illness. Dr. Amen says he first learned about these 4 circles in 1978 when he started medical school, and was told by Dr. Sid Garrett to “always think of people as whole beings, never just as their symptoms…always take into consideration the four circles of health and illness.” (Dr. Amen, The End of Mental Illness). IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Daniel Amen's The End of Mental Illness Biological: Where we think “Is my behavior good for my brain or bad for it?” This is where I think about healthy eating, exercise, intermittent fasting and doing the things I know are good for my brain, because I really do care about it. PUT THIS INTO ACTION We cover this topic in depth on a BONUS EP[xiv] with a Deep Dive into the Top 5 Health Staples. I know I need to add stress management to this list. What about you? How are you looking after this part of your brain health? Psychological Mindset: That includes “how we talk to ourselves—as well as our self-concept, body image, past emotional traumas, upbringing and significant developmental events.” (Page 81, The End of Mental Illness). This is where the work I'm doing with Dr. Leaf's 5 steps to Cleaning Up My Mental Mess comes in. I'm always thinking, feeling and choosing in the direction of more love, peace, and freedom of mind, which takes some work when something comes in and stops my peaceful thinking. PUT THIS INTO ACTION Dr. Amen brings up Eckhart Tolle's concept of the “pain-body” that I talked about on EP #281[xv] WITH Dr. Sean Sullivan who taught us how to shift our mindset in 10 minutes or less. We talked about how we all have these “pain-bodies” living inside us (Eckhart Tolle) and once we can see what they are (through Dr. Leaf's work-where they show up as our Origin Story) then we “just observe these pain-bodies (or toxic thoughts)  in the present moment” (Tolle) and we will notice that over time, their “energy will decrease.” (Tolle) This is mind-management in action. Once we've cleaned up our mental mess, we can go on to teach this concept to others. The idea of “I'm not good enough” used to show up ALL the time as the root cause of most of my stresses and anxieties, until I uncovered it, and this “pain-body” that developed over time in me, no longer affects me….at all! What about you? Are you aware of the pain-bodies or toxic thoughts that hold you back? Have you begun to clean them up? Social: We've all heard that “you become like the people with whom you spend the most time” (Dr. Amen) and you will be well aware of those who lift you up, versus pull you down. PUT THIS INTO ACTION While I don't have much time for the social part of life, I do make it a priority to keep the social connections that are important to me strong. Also, putting my spare time into this podcast helps me to connect with others around the world on a deeper level.  What about you? How do you keep your social connections strong? Spiritual: We've talked about this one often on this podcast. I've heard from so many of our guests that we are “spiritual beings having a human experience.” This we just can't ignore. Dr. Amen points to Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning book to explain this one, (page 94, The End of mental Illness) reminding us to do the following: Find purposeful work where you are productive. Love the people who are central to your life. Find courage in the face of difficulty (and help others to shoulder theirs). PUT THIS INTO ACTION Finding purposeful work is easy for me, as the podcast helps me to keep working towards improving myself and sharing it with others. This keeps me busy and I do feel the connection that extends far beyond myself here. What about you? What's your purpose? How do you find more meaning in your day to day life? CONNECTING DR. AMEN and DR. LEAF'S WORK TOGETHER: To close out this episode, now that we have these 4 circles in mind, (showing us that we are whole beings-our biological side, our psychological, social and spiritual side). Let's revisit the acronym BRIGHT MINDS (a guide for well-being with the brain in mind) and look closer at what the “M” stands for, and see how we connect Dr. Leaf's work, to Dr. Amen's, for a stronger, healthier mind. M-That stands for Mental Health is what Dr. Amen calls MIND STORMS. I love his analogy for our mental health, especially after looking at that graphic with the all of the mess in our minds showing up like a colorful ball. Since we've been focused on our Mental Health the past few episodes, I wonder what Dr. Amen would suggest we do to help us to Clean Up Our Mental Mess.  Chapter 11 of The End of Mental Illness goes deep into WHY these storms happen in our brain, and WHAT can cause them, I want to focus on ways he suggests we prevent them from happening in the first place, since I think they complement Dr. Leaf's 5 STEP Approach. While Cleaning Up Our Mental Mess, there are things we can do to help our brain/minds to improve, and things we can do that hurt our progress.  Dr. Amen suggests “avoiding anything that increases mind storms” (p 210 The End of Mental Illness) like “stress, tiredness, lack of sleep, alcohol, drug abuse, low or high blood sugar states, missing meals, and excessive screen time.” (Page 210). We all know what makes us feel “off” in our lives, and our mental health is centered around doing what makes us feel better, or good, and have more clarity of mind. I know what increases my MIND STORMS, making my mind messier than usual, and what keeps my mind clear and peaceful. As I'm now in my 52nd year of life, I want the ability to think clearly every day, so I can keep learning new ideas, and building a better version of myself, so when I find something that works, I'm sticking to it. Here are my top habits that help keep MIND STORMS out of my head and prevent mental messes from happening in the first place. CREATING HABITS THAT LIMIT OUR MENTAL MESS or MIND STORMS: CARING ABOUT OUR BRAIN: Just by caring about my brain, I think about the daily choices I'm making. When eating something, I'll ask “will this help, or hurt my brain” and think hard about whether It's worth creating a MIND STORM over a certain choice.  If I create a mind storm, I just know I'll have to spend extra time cleaning it up, so it's easier to avoid what I know hurts me at this point. KNOW WHAT CAUSES OUR MENTAL MESS or MIND STORMS: It's easy enough to know what makes me feel CLEAR and FOCUSED, vs CLOUDY and DISTRACTED. I just avoid things that steal my MENTAL CLARITY (replacing alcohol with non-alcoholic beverages, or sticking to my morning exercise routine that gives me a burst of energy/clarity throughout the day). DO MORE OF WHAT PREVENTS MENTAL MESS or MIND STORMS: Once you know what keeps your mind clear, keep doing that. For me, it's daily exercise, eating low glycemic foods that keep my blood sugar from spiking, or higher fat foods that keep me fuller and less likely to eat the wrong thing, daily meditation, working on at least 7 hours of sleep at night, and pain management strategies for anything on my body that hurts (chiropractor, massage therapy, stretches, tools for self-care) that keep my mind strong and clear… AVOIDING MIND STORMS FOR ME. REGULARLY CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS TO PREVENT BIGGER MIND STORMS IN THE FUTURE: Using Dr. Leaf's scientifically proven 5 STEP PROCESS and Neurocycle App because I know I'm not always going to make the right choice, and I'll have a MIND STORM at some point. So MIND-MANAGEMENT is something I add to my routine for those days when something gets past the gate, or when something unexpected comes my way, and needs my attention. With these final thoughts, I'll chose out this episode and ask you. What do you do that PREVENTS your MIND from getting messy? I'd love to hear your strategies, and what's working. And with that, I'll close out this episode, and see you sometime next week. In the meantime, once you have practiced Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, I highly recommend Dr. Amen's New Brain Thrive Course, and Dr. Leaf's New Book to help our children clean up their mental mess. RESOURCES: Dr. Amen's NEW BRAIN THRIVE COURSE https://offers.amenuniversity.com/bt5-headstart/ Dr. Caroline Leaf's NEW Book for Children https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #128  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/review-of-dr-daniel-amens-the-end-of-mental-illness-6-steps-for-improved-brain-and-mental-health/   [ii] Dr. Amen, Brain Thrive by 25 Online Course http://brainthriveby25.com/   [iii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #299 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-a-deep-dive-into-dr-carolyn-leaf-s-5-scientifically-proven-steps-to-clean-up-our-mental-mess-so-we-can-help-our-children/   [iv] Amen University https://offers.amenuniversity.com/bt5-headstart/   [v]https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html#:~:text=Suicide%20affects%20people%20of%20all,%2D14%20and%2020%2D34.   [vi] The 5-Step Process to Managing Trauma with Dr. Caroline Leaf on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast Published on YouTube May 22, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_sHPAvOXh4&t=2661s   [vii] Andrea Samadi's Pre-released episode for Podbean's Wellness Week Nov.27, 2020 https://podcastwellnessweek.podbean.com/e/what-everyone-must-know-about-the-top-mental-health-staples-to-accelerate-productivity-and-results/   [viii]Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #229 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-a-deep-dive-into-dr-carolyn-leaf-s-5-scientifically-proven-steps-to-clean-up-our-mental-mess-so-we-can-help-our-children/   [ix] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemo_dat_quod_non_habet   [x] Sabrina Cardone https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv902OLALiZ/?hl=en   [xi] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-brain-scan-changed-my-brain-and-life-with-doug-sutton/   [xii] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-exactly-can-a-spect-imaging-brain-scan-change-your-life-with-andrea-samadi-part-2/   [xiii] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-spect-scan-can-change-your-life-part-3-with-andrea-samadi/   [xiv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-a-deep-dive-into-the-top-5-health-staples-and-review-of-seasons-1-4/   [xv]Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #281 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/psychologist-dr-sean-sullivan-andfounder-of-oneperfectshiftcom-on-how-to-shift-to-a-better-state-of-mind-in-10-minutes-anytime/  

Life is messy. As we deal with life, our minds are often messy too. How do we teach our children the tools to deal with the messiness of life? Dr. Caroline Leaf explains why just helping kids learn to connect with feelings isn't enough and introduces us to the 5 steps we can use and teach our kids when life presents us with difficult situations.Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess among others.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code parenting50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Greenlight and use my code parenting for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My guest this week is neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf. With her latest book, "How To Help Your Child," Dr. Leaf shares tools and techniques to help our children manage their feelings. In today's fast-paced world, where children are statistically reporting more depression and anxiety, Dr. Leaf's work is vital. She teaches how to use our minds to manage our brains, whether you are a parent or simply interested in fortifying your mental health. This conversation is useful. Dr. Leaf's teachings are backed by science but are simple enough to incorporate and create effective change in our day-to-day lives. Additionally, she hosts a weekly podcast, "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess," if you want more in-depth information on mental health and positive practices. Connect with Dr. leaf Website: www.drleaf.com Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Books: Switch On Your Brain Think, Learn, Succeed Cleaning Up The Mental Mess Podcast: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome Caroline Leaf to the podcast. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and Logopaedics. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Her latest book is called How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Caroline Leaf about managing the mind. The world is a crazy place and our minds can get disorderly trying to keep up with it! But according to Dr. Leaf, to have a messy mind is to be human. We don't have to pathologize our emotions and thoughts. Instead, we can embrace them and implement strategies that allow us to better direct ourselves. Dr. Leaf shows us how to make sense of the messy mind and the scientific research behind those steps. We also touch on the topics of self-compassion, consciousness, trauma, and neuroplasticity. Website: drleaf.com & mentallyresilientkids.comInstagram: @drcarolineleaf Topics02:10 Dr. Leaf's background and expertise08:23 Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess16:14 Managing the mind23:47 Emotions are warning signals 30:26 Intrusive rumination34:40 Detox from trauma42:24 The Neurocycle 46:22 Where CBT works best 49:13 Dr. Leaf's research 

In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr Caroline Leaf talks to us about the mind-brain connection and the prevailing misconceptions about mental wellbeing. We also look into the Neuro Cycle method - a system designed to change the way you understand and manage your thoughts.  We dive into the true nature of trauma, and the value in observing your body's signals as they relate to mental wellbeing. We finish the episode with the benefits of writing to organise your mind.  Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She has a Master's and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics. Dr Leaf does ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions. Thank you to our sponsors: Go to boncharge.com/ALIGN and use coupon code ALIGN15 to save 15%. To start the FREE TRIAL of the Align Method Program, head to https://www.alignpodcast.com/amp Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/ALIGN.

The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.com – Born in South Africa, Dr. Caroline Leaf is the bestselling author of such books as Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Since the 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 South Africa and the USA, she developed her theory 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.In this episode you will learn,How our brains are wired for love and its impact on attracting a healthy romantic partner.The influence of childhood trauma versus a solid foundation in shaping our ability to find love.Gender differences in how the male and female brains are wired for love.Exploring whether our current wiring for love is different from our innate nature.Strategies for healing ourselves before entering a relationship.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1481For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More relationship building advice from some of our favorite relationship experts:Esther Perel: https://link.chtbl.com/1291-podFaith Jenkins: https://link.chtbl.com/1221-podMatthew Hussey: lewishowes.com/944 

Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health. “Dr. Leaf provides a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind and become emotionally healthy. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Leaf offers simple, easy-to-use strategies for caretakers to help children to recognize feelings and respond in a healthy way—replacing toxic thoughts with brain-building practices and developing resilience that will serve them throughout their lives.” This is a fascinating conversation that I invite you to share with other parents. *This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical or mental health advice. Seek out your trusted provider for care for yourself or your child. While on the show notes page, I'd love for you to join our newsletter. You'll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You'll also get a FREE copy of Michele's Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why Dr. Leaf wrote this book now to help parents help their children manage their mental health. Why we need to embrace the “mess” and not let children feel like their brains are broken. What the Neurocycle is, the specific steps, and how to implement it. What are ‘Thought Trees' and how can they help kids understand how experiences impact their brains and bodies. How can we fix the youth mental health crisis and what role her book plays in helping the next generation. ‘Brain-ee,' a cartoon superhero and how parents can use this character to help children understand the journey of mental health, and much more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele's Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele's Book Website: Dr. Leaf's Book Website Dr. Leaf's Website Dr. Leaf on IG Book: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health Neurocycle App on App store ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical 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. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, and to various audiences around the world.  Dr. Leaf is currently conducting clinical trials using the 5-step program she developed while in private practice to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. The primary aim of these trials is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health. Thank you for listening to the show!

Cleaning Up Mental Messes with Dr. Caroline LeafIn this episode, I speak with the renowned Dr. Caroline Leaf about the complexity and nuances of mental health that are often not discussed. We will venture down rabbit holes regarding "nature vs. nurture" (one could say) and gain a better understanding of our ability to take back control of our mental well-being and, if you're a parent, insights on how to help your children do the same. About Dr. Caroline LeafDr. Caroline Leaf is a renowned communication pathologist, audiologist, and neuroscientist, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her research since the 1980s has focused on the mind-brain connection, neuroplasticity, and the nature of mental health. She has developed groundbreaking theories and tools that have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals combat mental health issues and learning disabilities. Besides, Dr. Leaf is the author of best-selling books like "Switch on Your Brain" and "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess," and has a newly released book "How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess." Dr. Leaf frequently lectures worldwide, educating audiences about the power of the mind and optimal thinking for improved brain performance.Learn more about Dr. Leaf and her books/services here.************************************************************************************Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence is brought to you by Emotional Intelligence Magazine™. Emotional Intelligence Magazine is a one-stop resource for anyone looking to learn more about emotional intelligence. In addition to articles, videos, and recommended books to help you develop and expand your EI, Emotional Intelligence Magazine offers a platform for EI coaches and specialists so they can connect with individuals who are ready to take their life or business to the next level. To learn more, visit www.ei-magazine.com.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about your host:Brittney-Nichole Connor-SavardaBrittney-Nichole's book: The EQ DeficiencyThe Wanderer's Guide to Cosmic FabulosityStep into your capacity to thrive with The Wanderer's Guide!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSupport the show

If you've have children, are thinking about having children, or have an interest in helping today's kiddos navigate their mental and emotional health - this episode is for you. And man, is it eye-opening. This generation of children are showing more signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges and left unaddressed these challenges can impact them the rest of their lives. But fortunately we have some incredible resources and strategies for helping our kids navigate mental health. And to unpack these scienctifacally-proven strategies and steps to help our children, I am joined today by bestselling author and renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf! Her newest book releasing August 8th: How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess is a guide to building resilience and managing mental health. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to help equip their children to build an unshakable foundation for mental health. You can pre-order the book to recieve super-fun exclusive bonus content HERE.  Or purchase from your favorite book retailer: Amazon Christian Book Barnes and Noble Books A Million Baker Book House Last time Dr. Caroline Leaf was on the podcast we chatted the neuroscience of healing disordered eating and you guys LOVED it. I have no doubt you will love this episode just as much.  We discuss: How our own mental messes from our childhood follow up into adulthood and how those then impact our children AND what we can do about it If we should outright talk about our own mental health struggles with our children How children's mental health has gotten worse over the last 40 years What the neurocycle process is and how we can use to manage our mind and drive neuroplasticity in the right direction How a messy mind leads to a messy life A simple strategy for helping your kids grow in mental and emotional resilience How long it actually takes to reprogram your mind What the mental health warning signals are to be aware of How do we get out of the cycles of self-sabotage Other links:  Dr. Caroline Leaf's podcast - Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess The Neurocycle App - a brain detox app to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and toxic thinking Dr. Caroline Leaf's other book mentioned in the episode - Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess   

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie has a profound conversation with Dr. Caroline Leaf, a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, about validating individual experiences regardless of clinical diagnoses. They explore the brain-mind distinction and emphasize a holistic approach to mental health. Topics include the detrimental effects of labeling and medicating, brain waves and learning, and managing emotions.They also highlight the significance of parents' role, the mind-brain-body connection, unstructured play, and the importance of seeking professional advice.Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, Think, Learn, Succeed, and many more. She has a Master's and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics. Dr Leaf does ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions.Links for this episode:Website: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/Episode Overview:0:00:01 Validating Experiences without Medical Diagnosis0:03:07 Neuro Cycle for Children and Building Resilience0:03:41 Introduction to Dr. Caroline Leif and her new book0:13:04 Validating Experiences and the Impact on Mental Health0:17:05 The Consequences of Mislabeling and Invalidation0:21:57 The impact of toxic experiences on the brain0:25:04 Recognizing the need for support and helping parents cope0:28:57 The crisis of medicalizing misery and pathologizing childhood0:39:08 Understanding the unique patterns of emotional experiences0:42:19 Examining behavioral and physiological changes in response to stress0:45:53 Visualizing the four signals as balloons attached to a thought tree0:50:19 Reflecting on connections and patterns in written reflections0:55:40 Understanding and Addressing Children's Energy and Misbehavior1:02:39 Turning Patterns into a Lifestyle1:10:29 The power of daydreaming and its benefits1:13:31 The detrimental effects of excessive structured activities for children1:18:05 Introducing the new book and where to find itWe'd like to thank our sponsors:This is possibly my favourite cardio machine ever - For a limited time, get $100 off CAROL Bike with promo code BETTER. Visit www.carolbike.com today. 

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Carolyn Leaf, who shared invaluable insights on how to support children in managing their mental well-being. The show highlighted the pressing issue of childhood suicide, which has reached epidemic proportions, with rates surpassing those of adults. Dr. Carolyn emphasized the importance of teaching children how to understand and handle their emotions effectively. She pointed out that negative emotions are temporary and not a permanent state. Using a powerful analogy, she likened children to pilots flying a plane without being taught how to navigate, land, or manage it properly. Parents play a vital role in guiding their children through emotional challenges. It is crucial to educate them about their emotions, equipping them with the tools to navigate through the complexities of our modern world, including the impact of social media and its potential to trigger negative emotions, depression, and self-loathing. During the episode, Dr. Carolyn introduced the concept of the "neuro cycle," which involves guiding children through the process of addressing and resolving negative feelings effectively. The show proved to be a treasure trove of valuable information and strategies for parents and guardians seeking to help their children develop emotional resilience and well-being in today's challenging environment.   On today's podcast, you will learn: The alarming rise in childhood suicide rates, surpassing those of adults. How children are not being taught how to manage their emotions. The role of our current society, including social media on children's mental well-being. Valuable strategies and advice to help children develop emotional resilience. The importance of teaching children that emotions are temporary. The "neuro cycle" method to help children process and resolve negative emotions effectively.   Dr. Caroline Leaf's Bio: Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”, “Switch On Your Brain”, “Think and Eat Yourself Smart”, “The Perfect You”, “Think, Learn, Succeed”, and many more. She has a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics. Dr Leaf does ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions. You can learn more about Dr. Leaf and her work at drleaf.com   ✨SUBSCRIBE✨ http://bit.ly/38pyo1U

On Today's EPISODE #299 we will cover:  ✔ A Deep Dive into Dr. Carolyn Leaf's 5 Scientifically Proven Steps to Clean Up Our Mental Mess, So We Can Help Ourselves, Others and Our Children (Preparing for Dr. Leaf's NEW Book Coming Out August 8th).  ✔ What to Expect in the 63 Day Neurocycle (from her APP) from Andrea's Experience of Breaking Down Her Own Toxic Thoughts. ✔ How This Scientifically Proven Process Breaks Down a Toxic Thought, and Reconceptualizes It into Something Healthy and Manageable. ✔ An Overview of the 5 Steps You Will Use to Manage Your Mind. ✔ What Tools and Strategies Stanford Professor Dr. Andrew Huberman suggests for improving anxiety and stress in our lives. ✔ Andrea's Thoughts on implementing these strategies for improved mental and physical health, with tools to create balance on a daily basis. Welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (that's finally being taught in our schools today) and emotional intelligence training (used in our modern workplaces) for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 5 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to uncover the most current research that would back up how the brain learns best, taking us ALL to new, and often unimaginable heights.    As we have now hit more than halfway through this year, I want to look back to where we started in January. We opened up January 2023 and SEASON 9 with an episode that focused on “prioritizing our mental and physical health, improving self-awareness and resiliency”[i] with a quote from Julie Smith, and her book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? She said “To me, working on maximizing our mental health is no different to working on our physical health.” Today, we are going to show just how true Julie Smith's concept of being mindful of our physical AND mental health is, and look at some strategies that we can all use immediately, for difficult times, so that we ALL keep our mental health at the forefront, with ideas for how we can use our mind to become resilient to stress. For today's episode #299, we are going back to the Basics, and reviewing EP #106[ii], from February 2021, where we covered a review of Dr. Carolyn Leaf's Neurocycle APP[iii] (that's scientifically designed to help manage and reduce anxiety, depression and mental ill-health by 81%) along with her book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, that we covered when we interviewed Dr. Leaf on a BONUS EPISODE[iv] back in 2021. I continue to release her episode every year, as her 5 STEP process to identifying, and breaking up toxic thoughts is unlike anything I've ever seen or tried myself. If anyone ever asks me “what do you recommend for getting rid of those ruminating thoughts, those worries, stresses or anxieties” that ALL of us feel at some point in our life, I always send over Dr. Leaf's interview, and let them know about her APP that's now called The Neurocycle APP, based on applying these 5 steps. Why Am I Revisiting Our Mental Health Now? After our last EP #298 with my friend and Neurocoach, Grace Reynolds[v], I mentioned that my girls were struggling with going back to school, and my youngest in particular, with a new school, no friends there, and an entirely new routine. I tried some of Grace's strategies with her to help bring her brain back to calm, but I quickly realized that I needed more help for her. I thought back to Dr. Leaf's episode, and wished she has steps for me to follow that I could walk my 12 year old through, so I went back to the Neurocycle APP on my phone, and thought that it might be a good time for me to revisit the 5 STEPS that she suggests can clean up ANY mental mess, helping us to manage thoughts that make us anxious, or depressed, and eliminate ANY toxic thoughts,  showing us how to take control of them, manage them, and break them down so that they don't have any control over us. We've all got these thoughts in our head, whether it's work worries, financial worries, family worries, I'm sure everyone can write down a bunch of CRAP they need to get out of their head. It's really quite an experience and I thought I'm definitely past due for cleaning up my own mental mess. I opened up my APP that I haven't used since the last time I had a problem I wanted to eliminate, and right there on the home page was an alert about Dr. Leaf's new book, coming out in days, called How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health[vi] which covers scientifically-proven steps to help children ages 3-10 overcome unhealthy thinking habits and manage their mental health.  My wish was granted. In days, I'll have her new book, (it's coming out August 8th) and I'll share anything NEW she covers with how to help our children with their worries, keeping their minds peaceful, but until then, I've started a NEW 63-day Cycle, which is what Dr. Leaf recommends for eliminating ANY toxic thought that you have, anything that you know is taking away from your peace of mind, to see how I could work on my current worries, and be a stronger version of myself for my family.  When we can understand the 5 steps ourselves as parents, or teachers, and role model the way with our thoughts and behaviors, it's the first step towards showing our kids that there is nothing wrong with anxiety. It's not a bad thing. It's a signal to show us that we need to do something differently. Dr. Leaf said that she uses this system herself, and it's the way she manages her mind. If you look at Dr. Leaf you might think she looks somewhere in her 40s with her age, but it you follow her work, she goes back in time with her research, and shares she is around age 60. When we can manage our stress from the inside out, it does show up on the outside.   She shares “I truly believe that mental mess is something we all experience often,” and that it isn't something we should be ashamed of. This is my profession, and I still have to clean up my mind daily. The events and circumstances of life aren't going anywhere; people make a lot of decisions every day that affect us all, suffering of some sort for you and your loved ones is inevitable. That said, I wholeheartedly believe that although the events and circumstances can't be controlled, we can control our reactions to these events and circumstances. This is mind-management in action!” So for today's EP #299, I want to revisit my REVIEW of Dr. Leaf's 5 STEPS for Managing Our Mental Mess, and prepare for her NEW book coming out How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health.[vii] This book is on pre-order right now, coming out August 8th.  If you do pre-order a copy, go to her website and register your order, and you will receive some bonuses, like a video that will prepare your kids for going back to school. This is JUST what I needed last week.  I've pre-ordered my copy and highly suggest you look at her new book, if you are like me, with young children, noticing the effects of stress, and anxiety on their developing brains. I hope you find this episode helpful, as I'll share NEW strategies that go much deeper than what we've ever done before with cleaning up our minds, with Dr. Leaf's 5 Step Approach to reducing our own anxiety, and improve our own self-regulation. Finally, we will look at strategies that Stanford Professor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman suggests we do in addition to Dr. Leaf's 5 steps, to make sure we are taking ALL the steps we can to increase our resilience to stress. Finally, once we've mastered these steps ourselves, we can role model the way for others in our life, like, our children, so they can do the same. CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS IN 5 STEPS Today, in order to go deeper into the 5 steps than I covered in my first review of Dr. Leaf's program[viii] back in 2021, I'm going to offer insights from actually doing the FULL 63 days (which Dr. Leaf calls a Neurocycle) three times. I did one full cycle to eliminate, and better manage a problem that I'd say was once my biggest fear, and it's not at all anymore now that I look at my notes, and then use the APP to understand something about myself on a deeper level, more than any counseling that I've ever paid for, attended, and done the work for. What happens with this 63 day Neurocycle process is that once we identify a problem we want to “clean up” from our mind, we'll go through these 5 steps every day, for 63 days, and in this process, we conceptualize whatever it is that gives us an emotional charge. It never goes away, but whatever it is that brings you worry and anxiety, over time, will lose its energy and power over you, so that in essence are able to control your thoughts, keeping them healthy, instead of them controlling you, and bringing you dis-ease. Dr. Leaf's Neurocycle app, costs $14.99USD/month which is much less than any time I've actually paid a mental health expert for assistance. I'm not paid to endorse Dr. Leaf, I just interviewed her, and fully believe in her process. You can go through the steps in her APP, or even watch the steps herself from her YouTube channel[ix]. NOTE: Remember, I am not a medical doctor, and if you are struggling with your mental health, please do consult with a medical doctor. On this episode I'm not offering medical advice, but am sharing the results I've personally obtained from using the 5 STEP approach that Dr. Leaf suggests, from my point of view, in her book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and using her Neurocycle APP. My hope is that it can help others, who might find themselves stuck, with some NEW ideas and strategies that I've used myself to access peace of mind, during times of high stress in my own life, with the goal that next, I'll be able to help my family to use these stress reduction strategies in their life, or for anyone who might be listening, and want to try them out for themselves.   63 DAYS TO BREAK DOWN A TOXIC THOUGHT The whole idea is that Dr. Leaf, from her years of research, suggests it takes 63 days to get rid of, and completely break down and eliminate a toxic thought. Day 1-21 you identify the thought you want to work on, (you'll know which one gives you the most emotional charge when you write out all of your worries) and you'll go through the 5 steps every day to deconstruct the thought, and reconstruct it into something you understand and can manage.  Day 22-42 you go through the 5 steps only, growing new thoughts around the toxic one, and Day 42-63 you finally break the “cycle” and form NEW thoughts, that support the future you want to see.  It sounds pretty simple and straight forward, but I've got to share that it's a bit messy. CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS IN 63 DAYS In our interview, she held up a dead, rotten looking tree, showing us that this is what our toxic thoughts look like, (in our mind) and I'm not one consciously think negative thoughts, knowing how damaging they are to our brain and results, but this image took it all to a new level for me with this dead tree. Anytime we are stuck ruminating on something negative, (either consciously-when we will know we are going down the wrong path, or even unconsciously, like what happened to me when I noticed feeling this sinking feeling in my stomach that something just wasn't right in our world) the dead tree is a good visual to think of. How on the earth could we possibly expect to build positive results with negative thoughts floating through our minds, causing negative feelings, actions and results? These negative thoughts further impact our conditions, circumstances and even our future environments. It's not something I want personally, or for anyone else, so when I noticed I was beginning to worry, and feel anxious with some things happening with our girls, that are a normal part of them growing up, and I knew these worries were beginning to impact my behavior, (I was more snippier than usual with them) I knew it was time for me to start a NEW 63 day Neurocycle and nip these worries in the bud, before they grew into something more difficult to control. I knew it was time to clean up my own Mental Mess. I'm on DAY 4/63 of the program now, and since this is my 4th time running through a 63-day cycle, I wanted to share my thoughts along the way, to help others who might be thinking about beginning this process. I'll link some resources in the show notes resource section of where to begin. I highly suggest watching the interview I did with Dr. Leaf on EPISODE #106[x] to get some background information of this 5-step process, and even her interview with podcaster Ed Mylett[xi] who brings some humor to the 5-step process from a guy's point of view. The Neurocycle APP puts everything into practice and brings the 5-steps to life. Here's My Experience of Using the APP to Clean Up My Mental Mess INTRO TO THE APP: I opened up the APP, and 63 days feels like a long way away, but if you can break down the journey into stages (1-21 where you identify what issue you want to DETOX from your mind and begin to deconstruct it, and then reconstruct it into something healthier, 22-42 where you practice the 5 steps and reinforce new, healthy thoughts, and finally days 42-63 where you break the cycle of negative thinking and find FREEDOM in your mind) where you notice you'll be able to manage your thoughts, and life, so much better. You go from having doubts, worries, and fears, to understanding, and eventually to FREEDOM and peace of mind. Here's how I felt throughout my 63 days. DAY 1: I felt anxious, with a problem I wanted to solve immediately. It was difficult to focus on my work, as the problem was on my mind. Dr. Leaf's dead toxic tree was enough of a visual for me to want to change my toxic thoughts, and get them out of my head.  I also felt an anxious feeling in my stomach, and knew I wasn't my best self. DAY 2: The first part is all about brainstorming what's on our mind. If I thought about the CRAP BOARD I talked about in our previous EPISODE, it's here we list out all of Conflicts, Resistances, Anxieties and Problems on a piece of paper. I did this myself, and actually did it with my daughter, to pinpoint what was stressing her out so much. Pinpointing what's bothering you the MOST is eye-opening, as you look at other things that cross your mind, and put them on the back-burner, so to speak. Now we are going to pick the one that's the most pressing. I've now identified the ONE thought I'll work on for 63 days. Most of us will be able to list a whole bunch of things that are on our mind, taking up space. You'll want to pick just ONE. At this point I already know how I feel when this problem comes across my mind, and I've started to apply strategies to calm my mind when I feel stressed out about it. The work of deconstructing this problem has begun. DAY 3: Now I've learned to pause and breathe when stressed with a strategy Dr. Leaf calls THINK/FEEL and CHOOSE. With time, this self-regulation strategy becomes automatic and when I THINK and FEEL something that makes me uneasy, I have the ability to CHOOSE how I respond or react to it, listening closely to what she says are “warning signals” in my body.  Alpha waves increase as I dig deeper into my mind, and gain understanding in this process.  I'm very clear with the emotions I feel, the behaviors I choose, and I'm using my own mind to gain some perspective of what this all means to me, and what are the root causes of it all. DAY 6: I'm beginning to change my perspective of the toxic thought, getting closure to it all, as I'm beginning to see where it came from in the first place. DAY 7: I can actually gather some insight, understanding and feel empowered as I've broken up a toxic thought with my own mind. After 7 days I can say I felt hope, or empowerment and had created a vision for the future I wanted as the toxic thought is now being restructured in my brain and turned into something useful. I'm thinking of her dead tree coming alive a bit. DAY 14: Dr. Leaf mentions is a BENCHMARK DAY as you might experience what she says is like a “mastery mirage” or that “Oh, I've got this feeling” and you want to stop here. DON'T STOP, or you'll undo all of the work you've done up to this point, and you'll need to start over at day 1. The toxic thought isn't dead just yet. Keep going, learning, thinking and reflecting. It's here you might need an accountability partner to keep going, but find some way to take this process seriously and keep moving, and doing the “mental” work to break free from whatever it is that's bothering you. I just wrote down what day I was on in my notebook out of 63 days, showing me that I wasn't finished yet. DAY 14-16: Somewhere around here I felt persistence, resilience, strength and power about the thought that was once toxic and troubling.  I can look back to Day 1 and remember how I felt, knowing this process does work. I know that I'm nowhere near where I was 2 weeks ago with this toxic thought. DAY 20: I can now see the BIG PICTURE and the future that was bright as the toxic thought no longer bothers me. This is an incredible experience to get to and know that we used our own mind to clean itself. DAY 21-24: Were the most powerful. I won't write here why, you'll have to do the work and see for yourself, but it was here that came deep understanding, healing and strength that would change me forever. DAY 25-63: Was a process of going through the 5 STEPS daily, and reconceptualizing the toxic every day until you build it into something else that's healthier.   I did cover in the 5 STEPS in our REVIEW of Dr. Leaf's Book[xii], but here they are again here: IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Carolyn Leaf's 5 STEPS for Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess in her Neurocycle APP. STEP 1: Gather Awareness (of what's bothering you). We've all heard of the importance of knowing our emotions, or when we name what's bothering us, or when we name it, we can tame it[iv]. What about those worries that we name, and they don't go away? This is where I used the Neurocycle APP and this is something I will continue to use to clean up my own mental mess, cleaning up those bigger worries that I know are impacting my results. STEP 2: Reflect and Analyze: Answer, Ask and Discuss Some Questions to Find the Root Cause of Your Emotions or What's Bothering You. This is how we pull thoughts from our non-conscious mind to our conscious mind, where it becomes weaker. It's no longer suppressed but acknowledged. Use your mind to ask yourself questions, and it will be interesting to see what comes up. This process takes time, reflection and daily effort. Our emotions are unique signals to learn how to cope with challenges, but over time, negative ones will damage our brain with consistent worry.  We want to find our way to growing the positive emotions, and weakening the negative ones. Since I'm on my 4th time doing this process, I can say that the ROOT CAUSE of ALL my worries, are pretty much the same issue. This activity will increase your self-awareness. STEP 3: Write out what you discover from step 2. Begin to capture what's bothering you and see if you can come up with root causes, or why you think this worry is on your mind. Learn to write in pictures, add color, shapes. Learn how to write in a metacog formula[v] digging into your nonconscious mind, bringing what's buried in there, to your conscious mind for you to deal with it.  It's here you will create self-regulation strategies to turn your worries into something that no longer holds you back. STEP 4: Recheck and Edit What You Have Written Down. Re-read what you have written and see what comes up. Can you add more to your answer to help make more sense of it? Dig deeper, look for patterns, triggers and keep looking for the root cause of the problem. As you gain more understanding of what's bothering you, you are now what Dr. Leaf says is called “conceptualizing” the toxic thought into something you can manage.  STEP 5: Practice and Apply Through Active Reach. Look at what you have written and see if you can come up with an action statement to practice what you have learned from your introspection.  You will read out your daily Aha Moment 7x a day to remind yourself what you are re-shaping. This last step is something positive and motivating to remind you of your NEW awareness around this thought. The APP even has a reminder that will pop up on your phone to help you to consolidate this new thought into your mind in this process. It will make you smile when you are going about your busy day, long after you've done this work. It's here you'll notice a shift in energy about the problem. I started to see mine differently here looking at it from a distance. DIVE DEEPER INTO YOUR RESULTS The Neurocycle APP has this NEW feature that measures how well you are managing your mind. You can click on the RESULTS tab and see a score for your Autonomy, Awareness, Toxic Thoughts and Isolation, Toxic Stress, Barriers and Challenges, Empowerment and Life Satisfaction based on answering questions after each day of using the app. This score will help you to dive deeper into your mental health and see where there is room for improvement along the way. What's NEXT? Now that I know how to identify and change my own toxic thinking, I'd like to teach this process to my girls, so they can keep their minds free and clear of their mental mess. Dr. Leaf's book for kids comes out August 8th (next Tuesday) so reviewing her 5 STEPS will be helping for ANYONE who wants to apply these steps themselves and then help others to do the same. Before I review this episode with some additional strategies, I do have to say that going through these 5 steps isn't going to be easy. I'm in my 4th cycle of 63 days, and in the very beginning, when you are writing down something that make you uneasy (a toxic thought) it will make you FEEL uneasy. The work is real, and so are the emotions that you will be breaking down. I had to find strategies to help me to center myself, and get out of the fight/flight part of my anxious brain, to the rest and digest parasympathetic side. There's no way around a problem, Dr. Leaf says the only way is “through” and I'll have to agree.  When doing these 5 steps, find ways to incorporate self-care into your day. Be good to yourself. To make sure I was putting my mind in the BEST frame for doing this deep work, I looked at what other strategies we could use to help calm our mind as we are cleaning up our Mental Mess, and I found a list from Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast. On Dr. Huberman's EPISODE on “Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety[xiii]” he suggests: What Does Dr. Huberman Suggest? 1. BREATHING: Practice the physiological sigh[xiv] by consciously engaging in a double inhale followed by a long exhale to regulate heart rate and induce relaxation. Incorporate deliberate breathing techniques, such as longer and more vigorous exhales, to regulate heart rate and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Dr. Leaf incorporates breathing into her Neurocycle steps, helping us to prime our brain for learning. I saw the importance of taking deep breaths when I interviewed Rohan Dixit and his Lief Therapeutics[xv] wearable HRV device. This device, that connected to my stomach with sensors, taught me to breathe and in turn, lower my HRV. 2. SUPPLEMENTS: Explore non-prescription compounds like melatonin, L-theanine, and ashwagandha for potential stress modulation. While I'm not anti-alcohol, I do have a new awareness of the damaging impact of this toxin on our brain, since Dr. Huberman's episode where he covers this in depth[xvi], I've been drinking HOP WTR[xvii] to help calm my nerves as an alternative to alcohol, especially when I need my mind clear and focused, or while learning new information. When life needs your full awareness, I highly suggest finding a healthy substitute that will help you to continue to build brain health in this process. I find this drink to be relaxing, and it does still relieve stress, probably as it contains Ashwagandha that's best known for its stress relieving properties. 3. PRIORITIZE SLEEP[xviii] AND MAINTAIN OPTIMAL HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) for overall health. I've been working on this area for a long time now, (since 2019) and finally seeing improvements[xix].  It's a process, involving many factors (physical and mental health) and optimizing all areas of health come one step at a time. You can see from my WHOOP (wearable tracker) data that my sleep performance struggles to reach the 70% mark (the suggest number for sufficient sleep) unless I'm on vacation. This is mostly due to the fact that I prioritize early morning works outs, for the benefits I receive there, so sleep is always my work in progress.  Finding the balance we need with our physical and mental health is a process. We've covered improving HRV on a few episodes, and I've been watching this number like a hawk for the past year. This past month, I've finally seen a huge jump in HRV scores that I attribute mostly to the Qualia Senolytics[xx] supplement that I started to use after interview Dr. Greg Kelly from Neurohacker Collective, and drinking more Hop Wtr. In February of this year, my HRV was averaging around 65 ms, and now it's averaging 84 ms, a 30% increase since February which is a huge jump that could go even higher if only I could get consistent sleep at night. These are my experiences for improving sleep and HRV, and know there are many other suggested strategies that we'll keep our eye on and cover in the future. 4. BUILD RESILIENCE: Engage in activities that raise the stress threshold, such as cold showers or intense exercise, while learning to calm the mind. This is a new practice for me and does come in handy when you travel to a place with no hot water once you've mastered cold water immersion. To conclude and review this week's Brian Fact Friday, of a deeper dive into Dr. Carolyn Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and Neurocycle APP, I highly suggest that if you have something you want to work through, something that's on your mind bothering you, and distracting you from being your best self, read Dr. Leaf's How To Clean Up Your Mental Mess book, and grab her Neurocycle APP, even if it's just for a few months to go through one 63 day cycle. You can always quit the APP, and come back to it at a later date, like I did. Then fine tune your mindset and resilience practice with Dr. Huberman's tips for managing stress and anxiety. You don't have to do it all at once, and you can see from what I'm measuring that balancing our mental and physical health will always be a “work in progress”, especially cleaning up our mental mess, so we can be the best version of ourselves, inspiring others to do the same. Since stress, anxiety and depression are at an all-time high in the world today, and if we as parents, teachers and coaches can equip ourselves with evidence-based strategies that work, we will be building a stronger, more resilient future for our next generation. Neurohacker Collective just posted this week that “people with higher baseline vagal tone (from practices like breath work, cold exposure, exercise, meditation, taking probiotics, laughter, singing and relaxation exercises) have shown higher levels of subjective well-being, and positive emotions (better self-regulation and self-control).” With that, I'll close out this episode, and see you next week, with EPISODE 300 with a surprise guest, my Mom, who will join my husband, Majid Samadi, and I, to cover some mindset success strategies that she's used over the years, many that we have discussed on the podcast. See you next week! RESOURCES: Neurocycle APP https://www.neurocycle.app/ Andrea interviews Dr. Leaf https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/worldrenownedneuroscientistdr-caroline-leaf-oncleaningup-your-mentalmess5-simplescientifically-proven-stepsto-reduceanxiety-and-toxic-thinking/ Watch Dr. Leaf's 5 STEP PROCESS on her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf All About Dr. Leaf's NEW Book for Children ages 3-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1lb2_zaibg PRE-ORDER her new book How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf COMING AUG 8th, 2023  https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ The Vagus Nerve: What it is and how to stimulate it for increase stress resilience by Sara Adaes, Ph.D. October 22, 2022 https://neurohacker.com/the-vagus-nerve-what-it-is-and-how-to-stimulate-it-for-increased-stress-resilience?utm_source=social&utm_medium=insta&utm_campaign=quote_card_vagus_high_tone_positive_emotions REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #268 “Prioritizing our mental and physical health, improving self-awareness and resilience” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-prioritizing-mental-health-in-2023-improving-self-awareness-and-resilience/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [iii] https://www.neurocycle.app/   [iv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/worldrenownedneuroscientistdr-caroline-leaf-oncleaningup-your-mentalmess5-simplescientifically-proven-stepsto-reduceanxiety-and-toxic-thinking/   [v] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/grace-reynolds-on-mindfulness-neurocoaching-the-quickest-and-easiest-path-to-post-traumatic-growth/   [vi] https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/   [vii]How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health Dr. Carolyn Leaf Published August 8, 2023  https://www.amazon.com/Help-Child-Clean-Their-Mental/dp/0801093414   [viii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [ix] Dr. Caroline Leaf YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf   [x] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [xi] Ed Mylett interviews Dr. Carolyn Leaf on her 5 Step Approach for Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess https://www.edmylett.com/podcast/dr-caroline-leaf-manage-your-mental-mess   [xii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [xiii] Dr. Andrew Huberman “Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety” https://hubermanlab.com/tools-for-managing-stress-and-anxiety/   [xiv] Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Dr. Andrew Huberman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc   [xv]Neuroscience Meets SEL EPISODE #248 with Rohan Dixit, Founder of Lief Therapeutics https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/rohan-dixit-founder-of-lief-therapeutics-on-measuring-hrv-in-real-time-for-stress-relief-from-the-inside-out/   [xvi] What Alcohol Does to Your Brain and Body by Dr. Andrew Huberman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY   [xvii] Hop Wtr https://hopwtr.com/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buIrjK0UDxciFCwMs-rG6l6qHJ2SyQrmnYnDS92vJeDgDZU8JNzZ6w8aAiacEALw_wcB   [xviii]Neuroscience Meets SEL Review of the Fisher Wallace Device (One Year Later). https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/update-one-year-later-on-my-personal-review-of-the-fisher-wallace-wearable-sleep-device-for-anxiety-depression-and-sleep-management/   [xix]Neuroscience Meets SEL Review of Heart Rate Variability https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-review-of-heart-rate-variability-the-most-important-biomarker-for-tracking-health-recovery-and-resilience/   [xx]Neuroscience Meets SEL EPISODE #285 with Dr. Gregory Kelly from Neurohacker Collective on Qualia Senoltyics  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-gregory-kelly-from-neurohacker-collective-on-how-to-beat-aging-and-stress-with-qualia-senolytics/  

Today on Like It Matters Radio Mr. Black is going to be covering the topic of Mind Management. Dr. Carolyn Leaf's new book, "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess", is going to be the focus of todays Radio Show. Knowing the difference between the Mind and the Brain, and the control and impact of both- is transformational. Your mind is not your Brain, and you are not your Brain. You are your mind! It's time to get in the drivers seat! Tune into Like It Matters Radio for an hour of power as Mr. Black posits: Under New Management Subcribe and follow Living Life Like It Matters  on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page!www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradioTwitter @likeitmattersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Like It Matters Radio Mr. Black is going to be covering the topic of Mind Management. Dr. Carolyn Leaf's new book, "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess", is going to be the focus of todays Radio Show. Knowing the difference between the Mind and the Brain, and the control and impact of both- is transformational. Your mind is not your Brain, and you are not your Brain. You are your mind! It's time to get in the drivers seat! Tune into Like It Matters Radio for an hour of power as Mr. Black posits: Under New Management. Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.likeitmatters.net/nonprofit Check out our website www.LikeItMatters.NetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the AU podcast this week, we talk about beliefs. Do you know what they really are? Do you know how they can be beneficial or detrimental to you? Beliefs are something we all hold and use everyday, so they're pretty important! Tune in to find out why they're so important and what to do to make sure you hold the right ones. 4:46-5:02 Beliefs are complex 8:15-8:36 Is this true? 9:25-9:39 Rooting out negative beliefs Want to find out more about Dr. Caroline Leaf and her book “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”? Check her, and all of her books, out here: https://drleaf.com Want to really learn how to go on a prayer date with God? https://joy.pinksaltriot.com/prayer-date Do you know what you believe? Download our personal beliefs inventory to find out! https://joy.pinksaltriot.com/personal-beliefs-inventory Want free resources to help you build your Christian identity? https://pinksaltriot.com/pages/free-resource-to-build-your-christian-identity Want to learn more about why you should be identifying the lies you are believing and building your toolbox to fight them? Take our totally free School of Uprising program in as little as 30 minutes! Sign up here: https://joy.pinksaltriot.com/schoolofuprising Visit our shop for amazing, intentional reminders of the truths we want to embrace with our lives here: https://pinksaltriot.com Join us for an amazing, on-demand retreat experience to help you come to trust God from a place of safety! You can sign up right here: https://uprisingacademy.thinkific.com/courses/trust-retreat You can access all our current Uprising Academy retreats and workshops right here: https://uprisingacademy.thinkific.com/ Get instant access to our library of Christian scripture phone wallpapers: https://joy.pinksaltriot.com/wallpapers   Follow our audio podcast on your favorite platform by clicking here: https://podfollow.com/the-authentic-uprising-show   

Do you want to learn the real power and importance behind your thoughts? Why should you follow the invitation to go inward when you feel strong emotions? What is the difference between your mind and your brain? In this re-released podcast episode, we're looking back at one of the IDL's most downloaded episodes, where I speak with the author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Dr. Caroline Leaf. In this episode, Dr. Leaf and I discuss why the brain works as it does, and how we can start to to diagnose our thoughts, and move forward from our bad habits and unhealthy habits. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

We've come a long way when it comes to understanding mental health, but just like many other areas of science and biology, we still have a lot to learn. As rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide skyrocket, it's more important than ever to have conversations about mental health. It's even more imperative that those conversations are centered around knowledge and empowerment, and that's what I love about today's guest.  Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author who specializes in mind management. Today she's back on The Model Health Show to share the importance of managing your mind, and specific details on how the human mind actually works. You'll learn why mental health is a prerequisite for overall health, how toxic thoughts create inflammation, and the interesting science behind how your environment influences your mind.  This episode is full of enlightening conversations like the concept of human consciousness and biofield, polypharmacy and what's behind Americans' declining life expectancy, and how managing our emotions can increase immune function. You'll learn about the epigenetic controllers of mental health, and the five-step process you can use to change the way you think. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Caroline Leaf!   In this episode you'll discover: An important distinction between the brain and the mind. How the mind-brain-body connection works. The three parts of the mind. What percentage of the mind is your consciousness.  How the non-conscious mind works.  The impact your environment has on your non-conscious mind. How your mind can affect the way your body absorbs nutrition. Why reframing how you define success is critical. How toxic thoughts can upset your body's balance.  An important conversation on human lifespan & increasing rates of disease. The role environment plays in mental health. How to change your brain and immune function.  What influence genetics has on depression.  The connection between inflammation, stress hormones, & thoughts. How our compartmentalized healthcare system isolates the mind. Five steps of the Neurocycle. The power of utilizing instinctive elaboration intentionally. Why failure is a misnomer.  Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model -- Get a FREE sample pack with any order!  Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive 10% discount on your daily health elixirs! Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf  Think & Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline Leaf  How to Reprogram Your Brain to Make Healthy Choices – Episode 616 Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf Website / Podcast /Facebook / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript  

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters's and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology and a BSc in Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. In this episode of Stuck to Unstoppable with Dr. Caroline Leaf, we dive into: * How to Detox our Minds for Success * The Difference between Brain and Mind * The Power of Faith * How to Improve your Mental Health Learn more about Dr. Leaf at www.drleaf.com Check out her latest book "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking" Here - https://amzn.to/3AaWqdz

REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm excited to talk with Dr. Caroline Leaf about her new book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. 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. 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, churches, and to various audiences around the world. Dr. Leaf is also involved in the global ECHO movement, which trains physicians worldwide on the mind-brain-body connection, mental health, and how to avoid physician burnout. Dr. Leaf is currently conducting clinical trials using the 5-step program she developed while in private practice to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. The primary aim of these trials is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health. Key Points from Our Conversation: The benefit we get from exercise is determined by our minds. The book was inspired by the research Dr. Leaf did to determine what can actually change when we renew our minds, as well as how that impacts the brain, body, and how we function in life. Mind and brain are separate. Your brain is physical; your mind is your thinking, feeling, and choosing. Your mind produces thoughts in your brain. A neurocycle helps allow you to track thoughts and behaviors. Once we connect with wisdom, we can better observe our behavior and then analyze it. Like a tree has branches, thoughts have memories. If you want to find the root, look for warning signals like frustration, irritation, depression, and anger. Don't push them aside – inspect them. Suppressing warning signals causes physical damage to the brain. Analyze your physical symptoms like stomach problems, tension, and rushing adrenaline. Also, check behaviors like non-verbal communication. Mental health is not a disease. The label is leading is mismanagement of health. Misery has become medicalized and treatment is typically symptom-focused, which is great for the body, but not the mind. The quick-fix mentality of symptom treatment has led to suppression. We are wired for love. Negative thoughts physically vibrate incorrectly in the brain and cause inflammation that affects the immune system and how we function. Jesus modeled pushing through and digging into the difficult. There is not a quick fix. The only way out is through. Embrace, process, and reconceptualize. Don't be scared of depression and anxiety. Instead, see them as helpful messengers. Renewing your mind is a lifestyle. Switch - 21-Day Brain Detox App Dr. Leaf's 5 Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking: Gather awareness - become aware of emotional and physical warning signals Reflect - ask, answer, and discuss. Get to the core. Write it down. It helps you get into the depths of why you think this, what you're doing, and how you feel. Recheck Activate mental reach - bringing order out of the chaos Let's Get Real Practical: Let's get practical by addressing one area of your life that you know God is calling you to take your thoughts captive. Action steps for this week: Identify what area of your life in which you feel stuck. Ask if your thinking in that area is toxic. Then write down the thought and replace it with the truth. Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf: website | Instagram | Facebook | podcast Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology. She has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory for over 30 years now. Dr. Caroline is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and host of the top mental health podcast Cleaning up Your Mental Mess. On today's episode, Dr. Caroline explained the difference between the human mind and the brain. Our mind is our most powerful tool. Dr. Caroline talks about using neurocycles in dealing with various mental health issues and controlling the way we perceive our situations. 

...whether you're willing to risk it or not    We Recommend:  Marveling at the talent and creativity in the baking world with Netflix's Is It Cake?, getting entertained and informed on the lives of midwives with Call to Midwife and getting some tips for thought control through Dr. Caroline Leaf's, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.    Is It Cake? (Netflix) Trailer: https://youtu.be/A14JSsALNUg Call to Midwife (Netflix & PBS) Trailer: https://youtu.be/lZFc66yhfMA Cleaning Up Your Mental Messhttps://drleaf.com/collections/books/products/pre-order-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess

In this episode we revisit the book I introduced you to at the beginning of this season, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, by Dr Caroline Leaf. I discuss what her 5 step process of mind management is and connect it to horses to help make the strengthen your why to do the work. I finish the episode by discussing the future of Take the Reins and some amazing adventures I have that will bring about a few changes, but MUCH inspiration to the podcast.Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1www.alongfortheride.proFollow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Happy New Year Friends!   Today I want to share with you the 5 precious things I want to take with me in 2022.  Often, we think about what we would like to leave behind instead, so I flipped it and made a list of things I want to take with me and I share them with you here:   1. The lessons I learned and my experience with healing from the inside (spiritual, mental, emotional). 2.  The lessons I learned about the 5-week leave-of-absence I took from work due to burnout. 3. Celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary. 4. More music, more singing! 5. New friends I've met, near and far.   I did include 1 thing that I would like to leave behind: toxic worrying.   What about you, friend, what would you like to take with you into 2022?  What would you like to leave behind?   Email me at grace@organizewithgrace.com and let me know! Would love to hear from you!   Connect with me! Check out my website:  https://www.organizewithgrace.com/  ****Make sure you get my TOP 5 "MUST-LISTEN TO" PODCAST LIST when you check out my revamped website!  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/organizewithgrace/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizewithgracefb/    My new favorite Neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf's book is what I'm currently listening to: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess- 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking  

In today's episode, we cover what we learned in 2021. 2021 was a wild ride for everyone, so let's take a moment to reflect on what we've learned, overcome, and how far we've come. What to Listen For Introduction – 0:00 What was the most powerful takeaway for negotiating we heard from our guests? What simple and effective strategy can you use to make healthy habits much easier to adopt? Asking for help doesn't need to be hard – 20:00 What simple mental switch can you flip to make asking for help a positive experience for both people? What proven strategies can you use to better manage your anxiety on a daily basis? Why is the pursuit of balance the wrong goal to chase if you want to be successful? How do AJ and Johnny decide how to interview each guest – 37:01 What can you do to prepare a solid interview experience for anyone you have on a podcast? What have AJ, Johnny, and coach Michael done and learned over the last year and what can you take away from their lessons? The podcast has had some amazing guests over the last year. Let's take a minute to highlight all the game changing tips, tricks, and strategies we've learned in 2021. A Word From Our Sponsors Do you LOVE the toolbox episodes? Did you know that every week we give a LIVE mini-toolbox lesson inside our Private Facebook Group? Best of all it is FREE to join. Join today and get access to all of our live training and level up your communication, leadership, influence and persuasion skills. With 14,000 members it's a great place to network, learn and overcome any obstacle that's in your way. Did you know that you can get the whole Art of Charm catalogue when you subscribe to Stitcher Premium using our link? That's 15 years of podcasts featuring expert guests and toolbox episodes! Sign up today and use Code “CHARM” to get a free month! Resources from this Episode Victoria Medvec | Master Negotiation By Avoiding These 3 Traps Katy Milkman | Eliminate Unhealthy Habits Today with 3 Scientifically Proven Strategies Dr. Caroline Leaf | The Secret to Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess & 5 Steps to Healing Grief Joe Navarro | Become an Exceptional Communicator by Mastering These 5 Traits Tim Grover | Achieve Superhuman Focus by Annihilating Distractions Erica Dhawan | Communicate Powerfully by Mastering Digital Body Language Carey Nieuwhof | Incredible Productivity and Never Burn Out Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube

This episode is about prioritizing ourselves and our children. Today's caller, Aprisa, is a single mother who looks to others to get her needs met. She had a traumatic childhood and has not yet healed her inner child wounding. We also discuss depression and how highly-sensitive people have more proclivity to depression because feeling big emotions can feel scary.   [For show notes, go here: Christinehassler.com/episode328]   With single parents, the rightful roles of parent and child can get a little murky. It is important not to hide our emotions from our children. It is okay for them to see us sad or angry but we want to make sure they know it is not their responsibility. Sadness doesn't last forever but it is important to feel it because when we hold down our emotions they get stuck.    What often happens with people who are depressed is that they don't know what to do with their big feelings. They end up being distant, irritable, or sad. When what they need to get at is their anger, rage, grief, shame, and other big feelings. Oftentimes, when someone is diagnosed with depression it is important to look at the root cause and what else could be going on. And, many times the diagnosis of depression can be limiting.    When we suppress our feelings and are not connected with our inner child we can collapse into the subconscious programming, patterning, and time travel when we are triggered.   Be on the lookout for my soon-to-be-released Year in Review episode and join me in releasing 2021 and calling in 2022.   Consider/Ask Yourself: Are you an introvert or a highly sensitive person who has a proclivity to depression, especially when you suppress emotions? Have you found yourself parentifying a spouse or partner? Or, are you spousifying your child?    Aprisa's Question: Aprisa is triggered by her traumatic past and doesn't feel her needs are being met in her current relationship.   Aprisa's Key Insights and Ahas: She is a single mother. She has abandonment trauma from her past. She just moved to a new continent with her son. She is currently in a relationship and puts her boyfriend before herself and her son. She has been clinically diagnosed with depression. She feels her needs are not being met. She wants to feel peace and not be triggered. She has big emotions and doesn't know how to explain them. She looks to her partner to heal her inner child. She gets triggered and emotionally falls back on her subconscious programming.  She is passing on her anxious attachment style to her son.   How to Get Over It and On With It: Reduce the burden on her son by reframing how she explains her depression to him. Create a secure attachment to her son to bring her closer to her inner child. Acknowledge her big feelings and realize she is not doing anything wrong. Connect to her inner child and love and parent herself with love and compassion. Resist the addiction to codependency. Prioritize herself and her son.   Takeaways: Listen to my Coaches Corner #286 — Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Remember, you have the power to transform and heal, no one else can do it for you.   Resources: Christine Hassler — Join the Free Over It and On With It Community Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover, by Christine Hassler @ChristinHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Assist@ChristineHassler.com — Males who want to be on the show Jill@ChristineHassler.com — For information on any of my services Get on the Waitlist to be coached on the show. Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

Welcome to the GlowGetter podcast with Lissa Yanak, a therapist turned life coach and 2x cancer thriver. Together, we explore ways to pursue a happier, more vibrant life together. In this episode, Lissa reminds you of a few ways that taking little moments of rest actually works FOR you. She also references a few things she recently learned in Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess about rest and brain chemistry. Take a second, step a way from the hustle and bustle, and give your brain a well deserved break! Until next time, let's glow! www.lissayanak.com

Today's guest is the legendary Dr. Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist who's spent 30 years researching the mind-brain connection and the formation of memory. As a pioneer in the field of neuroplasticity, Dr. Leaf has helped thousands of people learn how to use their mind to heal, grow, and build upon personal experiences to find success in every area of their lives (!!). In 2021, she published her 18th book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and hosts her own podcast by the same name where she deep-dives on a whole bunch of topics in the realm of psycho-neurobiology.   We discuss: How to change your brain chemistry What it actually means to set boundaries Toxic positivity & why it's subtly making us feel worse Shoulds, cants, and other lies we tell ourselves Disrupting toxic thoughts (and how anyone can start doing this, ASAP) Dr. Leaf's POV on “The Great Resignation” of 2021 I'm answering this listener question at the top of the episode today: Do I REALLY need to eat breakfast?! Let me know what you think of today's episode by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, & be sure to subscribe to On the Side w/ Jackie London wherever you get your podcasts! All of your questions ANSWERED in depth on the On the Side YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfCcFBpKrvgsoJfCcVluKg Read, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/pre-order-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess Grab your copy of Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked): https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Side-Other-Myths-Debunked/dp/1538747456 Follow Dr. Leaf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf Follow me https://www.instagram.com/@jaclynlondonRD on Instagram & DM me your food, nutrition & wellness questions that I'll answer in an upcoming episode!  

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist and the author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and Switch On Your Brain. Today, she and Jeff discuss the difference between the mind and the brain, the power of neuroplasticity, and her research-based method to reduce anxiety, stress, and toxic thinking. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Welcome back to another episode of You're Doing A Good Job. Today on the show, I had a chance to sit down and talk to Dr. Caroline Leaf about her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.Dr. Leaf holds a very special place in my heart and you'll hear about it it at the beginning of the episode, but after this podcast and having the chance to sit and talk with her more, I just have the utmost respect and adoration for her. The work that she has dedicated her life has not only changed my life but I know it has changed the lives of so many others.And, I say this with 100% confidence, I know that it can also change your life.You know, when I first started this healing journey after walking away from the NFL, I came across a quote by Victor Frankl, and maybe you've heard it, but it says between stimulus and response is a space and in that space is the power to choose our response. And, in our response, lies our growth and freedom.That's so powerful and I bring up that quote because alot of what Dr. Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and also this podcast episode is about is essentially the step by step process on how you can began to recognize that sliver of space between stimulus and response in your own life and begin to choose your response in a way that is conducive to the life that you actually want to live.To sum it all up in a sentence, it's really all about learning how to take back the power to your life.In her book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Dr. Leaf breaks down the five action-oriented steps called the Neurocycle, that will help you eliminate the root of anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts so that you can begin to build a healthy new and automated neural network inside of your brain.It's powerful, powerful, powerful. We hear all about you know, doing the work, and this is the work. Literally, the playbook of how to do the work.And if you don't know, Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and a cognitive neuroscientist and what I love about her is that she has the uncanny ability to take the very complex science and all the intricacies around what is happening in our brains as we are not only traumatized, or experience trauma in life, but also as we are healing and she is able to break it down in a way that enables you to comprehend, and understand and to see more clearly what is actually happening.Another cool thing that you should know is that Dr. Leaf was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use t heir mind to detox and grow their brain, helping them succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university and the workplace.You can follow Dr. Leaf, here.You can buy her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, here.You can follow me, here.You can subscribe to my new newsletter, here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: https://bit.ly/3yLS0Y9@drcarolineleaf@julianjfranco 

"While events and reactions can't be controlled, we can control our reactions to these events and circumstances." Don't miss great info like this and more on today's episode with Dr. Caroline Leaf all about "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess."

“While events and reactions can't be controlled, we can control our reactions to these events and circumstances.” Don't miss great info like this and more on today's episode with Dr. Caroline Leaf all about "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess."

This episode we have Dr. Caroline Leaf. Neuroscientist, author, educator and pioneer in the world of the mind and brain. She joins us today to talk about her new book on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. We have such a fun conversation going over concepts to help you live your best life and master your mind. Unlock your potential and strap your mind and brain in for this one. She is gonna melt a little bit of it. In a good way. Some stuff we cover…  Difference between the brain and the mind What happens when you don't use your mind correctly   Toxic thoughts and how the brain changes  Quantum energy and healing the mind Neurocycling to detox trauma Everybody has trauma to work on and where to start And  much more…   Link to Dr. Leaf: WEBSITE LINK