Dr. Leaf's Blog

The #1 Mindset You Need to Develop to End Your Year Well & Prepare for the New Year

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 11, 2022

In this podcast (episode #442) and blog, I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It i...

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My 2022 Gift Guide!

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 08, 2022

It is that time of year again! If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season, I have you covered: 101 Ways to Be Less Stressed. This book is the perfect stocking stuf...

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What Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow Wants You to Know About Confidence & Boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 07, 2022

In this podcast (episode # 441) and blog, I talk to former Miss Universe and former Miss South Africa Demi Leigh Tebow about managing mental health as a public figure, how to develop sustainable self-confid...

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Shutting Down the Shame Spiral

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 04, 2022

In this podcast (episode #440) and blog, I talk about several helpful ways to get out of a shame spiral.  In our society today, it can be hard to feel any degree of self-worth. We are bombarded with the sham...

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Could This Be the Solution to Solving the Mental Health Crisis?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #439) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, a...

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3 Ways to Recover & Revive When Feeling Overwhelmed

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 27, 2022

In this podcast (episode #438) and blog, I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed.  Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It’s always trying to make u...

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How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 23, 2022

In this podcast (episode #437) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningf...

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When & How to Set Boundaries with Friends

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 20, 2022

In this podcast (episode #436) and blog, I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.   It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Bo...

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How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 17, 2022

In this podcast (episode #435) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding an...

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How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships & Other Advice from Two Relationship Therapists

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 13, 2022

In this podcast (episode #434) and blog, I talk to licensed therapist and life coach John Kim about his amazing new book It’s Not Me, It’s You, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelin...

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Essential Techniques for Self-Healing with Alex Elle

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 09, 2022

In this podcast (episode #433) and blog, I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about the importance of journaling, her new book How We Heal, why we...

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Are Secrets Good for Your Mental Health?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 06, 2022

In this podcast (episode #432) and blog, I talk to professor and a leading expert on the psychology of secrets Michael Slapian about what it means to keep a secret, how keeping secrets affects our mental hea...

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