Dr. Leaf's Blog
In this podcast (episode #531) and blog, I talk about ways to regulate anger. Anger serves a purpose when we manage it. Regulating anger is therefore an important skill for maintaining healthy relationships ...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #530) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your emotional intelligence. People love to talk about emotional intelligence, which is actually self-regulation. This is also known as s...
Read moreIn this podcast (#529) and blog, I talk to mental health expert Dr. John Delony about what anxiety can tell us about ourselves, how to manage feelings of anxiety, and ways to build a less anxious life. Dr. ...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #528) and blog, I talk about ways to build trust in your relationships. Building trust is essential for healthy relationships, whether they're romantic, friendships, family, or profe...
Read moreIn this podcast (#526) and blog, I talk about the benefits of jealousy. Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative effects. While it's generally considered an uncomfortable or neg...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #525) and blog, I talk to health and fitness expert Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show (one of the top health and fitness podcasts), and author of the bestselling book...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #524) and blog, I talk about the dangers of relying on personality tests. Personality tests can provide insights into certain aspects of an individual's traits and behaviors, but the...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #522) and blog, I talk about ways to manage draining friendships. People influence us. Indeed, we literally wire other people into our brain networks. This is why it is important tha...
Read moreIn this podcast (#521) and blog, I talk to author and former pastor Josh Harris about forgiving yourself, why curiosity and challenging what you believe is important, how to deal with losing a community, and...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #520) and blog, I talk about 4 ways to improve your mood when you are feeling down. Of course, there is no quick fix when it comes to human emotions. As I have said several times on...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #519) and blog, I talk to existential psychotherapist and trauma-informed clinician Dr. Sara Kubric about what the “self” really is, how you can change who you are, the relationship ...
Read moreIn this podcast (episode #518) and blog, I talk about overcoming body image struggles. Dealing with body image issues can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help you develop a healthier relat...
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