Dr. Leaf's Blog

Interview with Wim Hof on How to Train Your Mind to Overcome Any Challenge + The Amazing Benefits of Cold Showers & How to Use Your Breathe to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 16, 2020

It is widely understood that the mind-body connection is important, but did you know that it has the power to change your life? In this week’s blog and podcast (one of my personal favorites!) I spoke to the ...

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How Perfectionism Can Lead to Depression and Anxiety + Tips on How to Stop the Toxic Perfectionism Cycle (Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 11, 2020

We all know we should try our best and strive for excellence in everything we do, but what happens when this desire to do well turns toxic? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak to clinical psychologist D...

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Critical Life Lessons from the World’s Healthiest and Longest Living Communities + Tips on How to Exercise, Eat, and Manage Your Mind to Boost Your Immune System and Live a Long and Healthy Life with Dan Buettner

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 08, 2020

Life expectancy and living well seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, especially with the current pandemic, but did you know that around 85% of our longevity is based on our lifestyle choices and envir...

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How to Deal with the Pain of Uncertainty and Insecurity During the Current Crisis + More Tips and Mental Health Strategies to Help You Find Peace During the Pandemic

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 05, 2020

In today’s blog and podcast, I am going to be answering some of the questions you have sent in regarding handling COVID-19 anxiety, and coping with social distancing and staying at home. I want to try to hel...

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Why Everyone Should See a Therapist, How to Find a Good Match, and Options If Money and Location Is an Issue + Tips on Managing Your Mental Health When Dealing with Racism and Discrimination with Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Apr 01, 2020

Therapy is something that many people are either ashamed about or joke about. Yet the need to speak to someone about what is going on in your life is neither shameful or funny. For many people, therapy is so...

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Why Having a Vision for Your Business Can Save You Hours of Stress and Anxiety + Tips on How to Craft an Effective and Sustainable Vision for Your Life, Career and Business with Michael Hyatt

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 31, 2020

When it comes to success in life or business, we know we need to know what we want. But how do we go from a dream to real life? How does an aspiration become a success? In this week’s blog and podcast, I dis...

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COVID-19: Truths, Misinformation, Symptoms, Possible Vaccines, Why Social Distancing is Important, and More by Epidemiologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

By Guest Contributor on Mar 28, 2020

You, yes YOU, have the power to alter the course of the SARS-coronavirus-2. Here’s how to do it. It’s so easy these days to get overwhelmed by fear of the SARS-coronavirus-2 that’s spreading through our comm...

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How to Boost Your Immune System and Protect Your Health During the Coronavirus Crisis by Integrative Dietitian Ali Miller

By Guest Contributor on Mar 27, 2020

The immune system works in a host defense in which the body uses barriers and chemical agents to fight against pathogens which can be viruses, bacteria, or other infectious agents. The immune system requires...

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How to Make the Most of Your Time in Self-Quarantine, Overcome Boredom and Build Your Brain

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 26, 2020

Many of us are stuck at home right now, and all our usual activities are either cancelled or forbidden. So, how do we make the best of a difficult situation? How do we turn our stress and anxiety into produc...

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Parenting During the Pandemic + Tips on How to Help Your Children Deal with Changes in Routines, Missed Milestones, Anxiety and Fear, and Mental Health Strategies for Parents with Child Psychologist and Parenting Coach Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mar 25, 2020

Many people around the world are currently stuck at home, which can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Yet what happens if you have young children? What happens when the schools are closed, you ha...

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How I Am Surviving Quarantine with My Kids: An Honest Portrayal of One Mom’s Personal Struggle with Adjusting to the New Normal By LaTanya Coleman-Carter

By Guest Contributor on Mar 25, 2020

For the past five years, a typical day in the life of my family has been anything but routine, yet still somewhat predictable. Monday through Friday I take my kids to school, stop to get a coffee, come home ...

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Orthorexia: The Eating Disorder No One Talks About but Everyone Should Know

By Dr. Will Cole on Mar 25, 2020

Choosing to practice a healthy lifestyle can take a lot of intentionality. It goes beyond just switching out your regular soda for water. As a functional medicine practitioner, I see how wellness truly...

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