Dr. Leaf's Blog

6 Strategies to Stop Fights Before They Begin

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #478) and blog, I talk about ways to stop fights before they begin.  Relationships can be hard, whether you are talking about friends, romantic partners, family, or colleagues. Fight...

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Why it's important to question our beliefs & biases

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 26, 2023

In this podcast (episode #477) and blog, I talk to top podcast host and international bestselling author Shawn Stevenson about his incredible healing journey, the mind-brain-body connection, the importance o...

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Why & how to compromise more in relationships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #476) and blog, I talk about how to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity through compromise. This is part 3 of my series on love...

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How sorrow & longing make us whole

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #475) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and speaker Susan Cain about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how longing makes us whole, her amazin...

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Love, sex & your mental health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #474) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity. This is part 2 of my series on love, sex, relationshi...

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The difference between boundary-setting & controlling someone’s actions

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 12, 2023

In this podcast (episode #473) and blog, I talk to speaker and best-selling author Melissa Urban, founder of the Whole30 movement, about her new book on boundaries, learning how to say no, the relationship b...

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How sex can improve your mind

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 09, 2023

In this podcast (episode #472) and blog, I talk about relationships, communication, sex, and the mind. This is part 1 of a 3-part series.  High-quality intimate relationships are good for our health—we all k...

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How to find yourself again after trauma

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 05, 2023

In this podcast (episode #471) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author Nicole LePera about finding your authentic self after trauma, identifying and unlearning harmful habits, and s...

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How to move on without an apology

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 02, 2023

In this podcast (episode #470) and blog, I talk about how to move on without an apology. Unfortunately, there will be times in life when someone hurts you and refuses to apologize, regardless of what you say...

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What is the vagus nerve & why is it important?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 29, 2023

In this podcast (episode #469) and blog, I talk to Stefan Chmelik, integrated healthcare expert, physician, inventor of the state-of-the-art sensory device Sensate, founder of BioSelf Technology and New Medi...

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How to recognize & deal with draining people

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 27, 2023

In this podcast (episode #468) and blog, I talk about dealing with draining people while protecting your mental health.   Relationships are great and have many benefits, but they can also be challenging, esp...

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Are you suffering from Shameflammation?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 22, 2023

In this podcast (episode #467) and blog, I talk with Dr. Will Cole about how shame and trauma impact your gut health and body, how to heal your mind, body and gut, and so much more.  Dr. Will is a leading f...

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