Dr. Leaf's Blog

3 tips to rebuild trust in relationships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #528) and blog, I talk about ways to build trust in your relationships. Building trust is essential for healthy relationships, whether they're romantic, friendships, family, or profe...

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The benefits of jealousy

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 16, 2023

In this podcast (#526) and blog, I talk about the benefits of jealousy. Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative effects. While it's generally considered an uncomfortable or neg...

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How to eat smarter with Shawn Stevenson

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 12, 2023

In this podcast (episode #525) and blog, I talk to health and fitness expert Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show (one of the top health and fitness podcasts), and author of the bestselling book...

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6 reasons why personality tests can be harmful

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 09, 2023

In this podcast (episode #524) and blog, I talk about the dangers of relying on personality tests. Personality tests can provide insights into certain aspects of an individual's traits and behaviors, but the...

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6 tips to deal with draining friendships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 02, 2023

In this podcast (episode #522) and blog, I talk about ways to manage draining friendships. People influence us. Indeed, we literally wire other people into our brain networks. This is why it is important tha...

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How to forgive yourself (with Josh Harris)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 28, 2023

In this podcast (#521) and blog, I talk to author and former pastor Josh Harris about forgiving yourself, why curiosity and challenging what you believe is important, how to deal with losing a community, and...

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4 tips to boost your mood

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 25, 2023

In this podcast (episode #520) and blog, I talk about 4 ways to improve your mood when you are feeling down.  Of course, there is no quick fix when it comes to human emotions. As I have said several times on...

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Stop sleepwalking your way through a life you don’t want (with Dr. Sara Kubric)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #519) and blog, I talk to existential psychotherapist and trauma-informed clinician Dr. Sara Kubric about what the “self” really is, how you can change who you are, the relationship ...

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4 tips for dealing with body image struggles

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 18, 2023

In this podcast (episode #518) and blog, I talk about overcoming body image struggles.  Dealing with body image issues can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help you develop a healthier relat...

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How bird songs can help reduce anxiety

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 12, 2023

In this podcast (episode #516) and blog, I talk about one helpful way to improve your mental wellbeing: listening to bird songs! Bird songs have been known to have several positive effects on humans, contrib...

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The mental health benefits of minimalism

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 07, 2023

In this podcast (#515) and blog, I talk to Emmy-nominated Netflix stars, podcasters, and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and T.K. Coleman about minimalism and mental health, how clu...

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3 things to NEVER say in an argument

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 04, 2023

In this podcast (episode #514) and blog, I talk about 3 things to never say in an argument.   Arguments are a part of every relationship, but this doesn’t mean we have to just accept that they will be bad or...

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