Dr. Leaf's Blog

What to do when boundaries collide in relationships

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 05, 2023

In this podcast (episode #454) and blog, I talk about what happens when boundaries collide in relationships, and how to navigate tense situations. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Boundaries are a hot topi...

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Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are & How to Not Let Them Run Your Life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Feb 01, 2023

In this podcast (episode #453) and blog, I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker moments”. Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts...

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How to Build a Healthy Relationship to Time & Avoid the “Quick-Fix” Trap

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 29, 2023

In this podcast (episode #452) and blog, I talk about a great way to improve your wellbeing and resilience: the time mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the wor...

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Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Parent

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 25, 2023

In this podcast (episode #451) and blog, I speak with teacher, parent, and emotional development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, who runs Seed and Sew, an organization that is passionate about helping early ch...

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How to Use the Neurocycle to Deal With Regret

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 22, 2023

In this podcast (episode #450) and blog, I talk about managing regret. As the new year approaches, we generally start to think about all the changes we want to happen in our lives. Likewise, many of us may f...

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Addressing Adolescent ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi: Part 2

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 18, 2023

In this podcast (episode #449) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, t...

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My #1 Tip to Make This Your Best Year

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 15, 2023

In this podcast (episode #448) and blog, I talk about a helpful way to approach 2023: starting each morning with a few minutes of directed mind management! It is important to remember that whatever you think...

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Addressing Adolescent ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 11, 2023

In this podcast (episode #447) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, t...

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What I’m working on in 2023

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jan 08, 2023

In this podcast (episode #446) and blog, I talk about one of the biggest things I am going to work on in 2023 for my brain detox challenge: how much of a gift life is, and how we need to appreciate every mom...

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How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health-PART 2

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 21, 2022

In this podcast (episode #445) and blog, I continue the discussion I started in my previous podcast: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes it can be ...

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How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 19, 2022

In this podcast (episode #444) and blog, I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental h...

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How I Use the Neurocycle to Overcome the “If Only/Should Have/Could Have” Thinking Trap

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 14, 2022

This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurre...

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