Dr. Leaf's Blog

How to heal your relationship with your body & food

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 21, 2023

In this podcast (episode #543) and blog, I talk to certified mind-body eating coach and top podcast host Jessi Jean about making peace with food and thriving in a body you love, how to heal emotional and bin...

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How to live a good life (tips from a centenarian!)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 18, 2023

In this podcast (episode #542) and blog, I talk about what makes a good life. This is the subject of so many books and conversations, but in this episode I wanted to focus on Dr. Howard Tucker, who is curren...

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Why people do bad things: what the Son of Sam killer can teach us about mass killings and the human mind

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 17, 2023

In this podcast (episode #541) and blog, I talk to behavioral specialist and author Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli about his fascinating new book Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son ...

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How to Heal Intergenerational Trauma with Mariel Buqué

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 07, 2023

In this podcast (episode #539) and blog, I talk to author, intergenerational trauma expert and psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué about the impacts of intergenerational trauma, her amazing new book Break the Cycl...

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How to worry the right way

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 05, 2023

In this podcast (episode #538) and blog, I talk about the surprising benefits of worrying, and how to worry the “just right” way! This is a two-part series. For part 2, see here (episode #540). There are mul...

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How to be the love you seek with Dr. Nicole LePera

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Dec 04, 2023

In this podcast (episode #537) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Nicole LePera about her amazing new book, How to Be the Love You Seek,  how to heal your relationship with...

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The truth about anxiety

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 27, 2023

In this podcast (episode #536) and blog, I talk about what we have gotten wrong about anxiety. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a mental illness. These kinds of emotions...

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How to unlock your brain's true powers with Jim Kwik

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #535) and blog, I talk to brain coach, top podcast host, and N.Y. Times bestselling author Jim Kwik about unlocking your brain’s amazing potential, how to accelerate learning, ways t...

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Finding happiness in the mess with Drybar founder Alli Webb

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I talk to DryBar founder and best-selling author Alli Webb about finding joy when your life is a mess, how to find yourself again after a crisis, dealing with imposte...

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Ancient secrets for a peaceful life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 14, 2023

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I share 3 mental health tips from one of my favorite philosophers, Epicurius. These tips are not earth-shattering ideas; rather, they are basic, grounding ideas that ...

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How self-care can become a bad habit

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 10, 2023

In this podcast (episode #533) and blog, I talk about the difference between self-care and bad habits. Self-care has become an overused term these days. Indeed, bad habits and addictions can often be disguis...

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9 travel tips for better mental health

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Nov 06, 2023

In this podcast (episode #532) and blog, I talk about managing your mental health while traveling. Traveling can be a wonderful experience, but it can also bring about stress and disrupt your routine, potent...

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