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Is Your Fear for Your Child's Future Rewiring Your Brain?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Is Your Fear for Your Child's Future Rewiring Your Brain?

Parenting today feels like living in a state of constant alert—climate headlines, tech dangers, school safety, mental health worries. But what if your chronic fear is changing your brain and sabotaging your ability to parent with presence?

Hard Truths Not Everyone Is Ready to Hear

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Hard Truths Not Everyone Is Ready to Hear

"I might be the problem."

The Hidden Link That's Controlling Your Mood (And You Don't Even Know It)

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Hidden Link That's Controlling Your Mood (And You Don't Even Know It)

Feeling wired, foggy, or emotionally reactive? Before you blame stress or genetics, there's something else you need to consider: your gut might be running the show.

What Childhood Fame Does to Your Brain (And How to Heal From It)

Dr. Caroline Leaf

What Childhood Fame Does to Your Brain (And How to Heal From It)

What happens when fame shapes your identity before your brain is even fully developed? The hidden costs are more devastating than you'd imagine.

The Raw Truth About Healing Nobody Wants to Tell You

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Raw Truth About Healing Nobody Wants to Tell You

When everything feels blurry and loud, here's your neuroscience roadmap

Sarah Robbins: Losing a Billion-Dollar Business Wasn’t the Hardest Part—This Was

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Sarah Robbins: Losing a Billion-Dollar Business Wasn’t the Hardest Part—This Was

When Sarah Robbins lost her billion-dollar sales business overnight, it wasn’t just income she had to grieve—it was identity, leadership, and the thousands of relationships wired into her brain.

The Myth of Productivity

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Myth of Productivity

I need to tell you something that might change everything about how you approach your work and life. You've been told that more equals better—more hours, more effort, more output. But here's what neuroscience actually reveals: your brain isn't built for constant productivity. In my latest podcast episode, "The Myth of Productivity," I break down why the hustle culture narrative is literally rewiring your brain for burnout.

Reclaiming Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Reclaiming Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse

I recently had one of those conversations that left me feeling both heartbroken and hopeful. While discussing the complexities of narcissistic relationships on my latest podcast episode, I realized how many of you are silently carrying the weight of these experiences—feeling trapped, confused, and emotionally drained b

Your Brain is Carrying Too Much (And It's Not Your Fault)

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Your Brain is Carrying Too Much (And It's Not Your Fault)

You know that feeling when you wake up and your mind is already racing? Before you've even had your first cup of coffee, you're carrying the weight of yesterday's news, today's worries, and tomorrow's unknowns. After decades of studying the brain, I can tell you this: what you're experiencing isn't weakness—it's biolog

Mastering the Art of Dating

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Mastering the Art of Dating

I recently had the most fascinating conversation with Talia, a dating expert who went on 150 dates in one year. Yes, you read that right—150 dates. But here's what struck me most: it wasn't the quantity that mattered, it was what her brain learned through the process. Dating today really does feel like emotional gymnas

When It’s Time to Quit: The Neuroscience of Letting Go and Moving On

Dr. Caroline Leaf

When It’s Time to Quit: The Neuroscience of Letting Go and Moving On

Have you ever found yourself stuck in something that once served you well, but now feels like it's draining your very soul? I've been there, and I want you to know that recognizing when it's time to let go isn't a sign of weakness—it's actually a sign of incredible self-awareness and intelligence. 🎧 Listen to the full

How Fatherhood Rewires the Brain (and Why So Many Men Stay Silent)

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How Fatherhood Rewires the Brain (and Why So Many Men Stay Silent)

The human brain undergoes extraordinary changes during major life transitions, and as someone who studies these transformations professionally, I'm continually amazed by one particular phenomenon: the complete rewiring that happens in a man's brain the moment he becomes a father. Here's what I've discovered: fatherhood