Dr. Leaf's Blog

Overcoming Toxic “Should Have” and “Could Have” Thoughts

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 07, 2021

In this podcast (episode #332) and blog, I talk about those thoughts that tend to steal our peace and affect our mental health, such as “would have”, “should have” and “if only”.  Like a spider spins a web, ...

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The Difference Between Toxic and Healthy Boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 31, 2021

In this podcast (episode #330) and blog, I discuss boundaries: what they are, why they are important, and how to create healthy boundaries in your life and relationships.  There is so much information out th...

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How Trauma Impacts Hormones + How to Use Mind-Management to Treat Hormonal Imbalances

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 27, 2021

In this podcast (episode #329) and blog, I talk to leading hormone expert and N.Y. Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried about hormone balancing and education, how our hormones can impact our mental a...

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The Myth of Multitasking + How to Actually Improve Focus to Get Things Done

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 20, 2021

In this podcast (episode #327) and blog, I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day....

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Reclaiming Your Identity After Trauma

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 17, 2021

In this podcast (episode #326) and blog, I am going to talk about the relationship between complex trauma and identity, how trauma can create a distorted perception of the self, and how you can learn how to ...

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How to Make Regret Work for You & Not Against You

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 10, 2021

In this podcast (episode #322) and blog, I am going to talk about how to deal with regret. This is an important topic because unmanaged regret can be emotionally crippling, making it hard for us to move on o...

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How Trauma Impacts Memory

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Oct 03, 2021

In this podcast (episode #322) and blog, I am going to talk about how memory changes over time, what influences memory loss, and how we can all improve our memory. Contrary to popular belief, memory doesn’t ...

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The One Mindset That Can Help You Through Any Problem!

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 26, 2021

In this podcast (episode #320) and blog, I am going to talk about how hope is a thought “insurance policy” that can help you move through challenges and deal with hard times. During my 30 plus years as a cli...

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How to Identify, Understand & Heal PTSD (with Kati Morton)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 22, 2021

In this podcast (episode #319) and blog, I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author, and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing...

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The Neuroscience of Nightmares + How to Use the Neurocycle to Have Better Dreams

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 19, 2021

In this podcast (episode #318) and blog, I am going to talk about dreams and nightmares: what they are and how to manage them using self-regulation and the Neurocycle. When we sleep, our nonconscious mind go...

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Podcast 317: How to Cultivate the Key Mindsets to Overcome Tough Times & Deal with Rejection

By Makram Leaf on Sep 16, 2021

In this podcast (episode #317) and blog, I talk to Harma Hartouni, a successful author, entrepreneur and businessman, about managing tragedy, how to deal with rejection and isolation, the key mindsets to ov...

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How I Mentally Prepare for a Busy Week + a Neurocycle to Reduce Stress & Burnout

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 12, 2021

Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast (episode #316) and blog, I am going to talk about how to self-regulate your ...

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