Dr. Leaf's Blog

How bird songs can help reduce anxiety

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 12, 2023

In this podcast (episode #516) and blog, I talk about one helpful way to improve your mental wellbeing: listening to bird songs! Bird songs have been known to have several positive effects on humans, contrib...

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The mental health benefits of minimalism

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 07, 2023

In this podcast (#515) and blog, I talk to Emmy-nominated Netflix stars, podcasters, and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and T.K. Coleman about minimalism and mental health, how clu...

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3 things to NEVER say in an argument

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Sep 04, 2023

In this podcast (episode #514) and blog, I talk about 3 things to never say in an argument.   Arguments are a part of every relationship, but this doesn’t mean we have to just accept that they will be bad or...

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How to own your struggle so you can find healing

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #513) and blog, I talk to writer, speaker, social worker, therapist and wellness coach Minaa B about her incredible new book, navigating difficult relationships, the power of communi...

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The mental health strategies that made Kobe Bryant a champion - on and off the court

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 22, 2023

In this podcast (episode #511) and blog, I talk to author Eli Ihej about his new book, What Kobe Left Behind: The Playbook from an Extraordinary Life, what Kobe Bryant’s legacy can teach you about mental he...

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The Difference Between Being Patient Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior + How to Become A Super Self-Regulator

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #510) and blog, I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means...

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How to reinvent yourself when you feel stuck in life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #509) and blog, I talk to good friend, top podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about discovering more about ourselves, living an authentic life, embracing our full potent...

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How extreme heat affects the brain + how to prevent any damage

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 13, 2023

In this podcast (#508) and blog, I talk about keeping our brains and bodies healthy when it’s extremely hot outside.  Although there still needs to be more research on how extreme temperatures affect the bra...

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How to deal with bullies (advice for adults & kids)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 09, 2023

In this podcast (episode #507) and blog, I talk about an incredibly important subject: bullying, and what we can do as parents, educators and caregivers to help our children.   Bullying is harmful on a physi...

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The one thing to never say when setting a boundary

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 06, 2023

In this podcast (episode #506) and blog, I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 2 of my series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health. Part one can be found he...

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How to teach your kids about boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #504) and blog, I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health.   From the moment ...

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How to heal after betrayal with Lysa Terkeurst

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 26, 2023

In this podcast (episode #503) and blog, I talk to best-selling author, public figure and mother Lysa Terkeurst about healing after betrayal, how boundaries help us avoid extremes, finding resilience after a...

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