Dr. Leaf's Blog

Spermidine: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Mental & Brain Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 02, 2022

In this podcast (episode #431) and blog, I talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute, about cellular medicine, how we can heal our mental and physical ...

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What a Recent Brush with Death Taught Me About Life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 30, 2022

In this podcast (episode #430) and blog, I talk to good friend, podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about what it means to reckon with our mortality, what near-death experiences can teach us, w...

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Mental Health Advice from the U.S Surgeon General

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 26, 2022

In this podcast (episode #429) and blog, I talk to Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy about the role workplaces play in their employee’s mental and physical health, how to help organizatio...

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The Pros & Cons of Mental Health Labels

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 23, 2022

In this podcast (episode #428) and blog, I talk about why we need to change the way we think about mental health. This podcast is part 8 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentione...

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Managing Menopause & Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 20, 2022

In this podcast (episode #427) and blog, I talk to Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz about menopause, women’s mental health, why aging is a blessing, her new book Menopause Bootcamp, and so much more!  In her work, D...

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Neuroplasticity: What It Is & How to Harness Its Power for Your Benefit

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 17, 2022

In this podcast (episode #426) and blog, I talk about neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to respond to the mind. This podcast is part 7 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain.    As m...

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How to Break Free from PTSD

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 12, 2022

In this podcast (episode #425) and blog, I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book Invisible Storm, managing and healing from PTSD and depression, w...

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How to Make Intrusive Thoughts Work for You, Not Against You

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 10, 2022

In this podcast (episode #424) and blog, I talk about managing intrusive thoughts. This podcast is part 6 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain.   As mentioned in my previous podcasts on ...

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How a Sauna a Day Keeps the Stress Away

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 05, 2022

If you have been following me for a while, you will know how much I love my infrared sauna from Sunlighten! It is an integral part of my mental and physical health regimen, my favorite place to do brain re...

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What is the Mind?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 02, 2022

In this podcast (episode #422) and blog, I talk about what the mind is. This podcast is part 5 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain.   As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic,...

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How Stoicism Can Help Improve Your Mental Health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 29, 2022

In this podcast (episode #421) and blog, I talk to philosopher and bestselling author Ryan Holiday about the power of stoicism, how to develop discipline and self-regulation, and so much more! As Ryan point...

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The Difference Between Thoughts & Memories

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 25, 2022

In this podcast (episode #420) and blog, I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories. This podcast is part 4 of my series on the different parts of the mind.  As mentioned in my previous podcas...

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