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How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Not Let Other People’s Words & Actions Negatively Impact Your Mental Health

In this podcast (episode #444) and blog, I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health! This is part 1 of a 2-part series on managing how other people affect our wellbeing. Even though it may f

How I Use the Neurocycle to Overcome the “If Only/Should Have/Could Have” Thinking Trap

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How I Use the Neurocycle to Overcome the “If Only/Should Have/Could Have” Thinking Trap

This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurred where our offices are located! In this podcast (episode #443) and blog, I talk about something that I battle w

The #1 Mindset You Need to Develop to End Your Year Well & Prepare for the New Year

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The #1 Mindset You Need to Develop to End Your Year Well & Prepare for the New Year

In this podcast (episode #442) and blog, I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the world—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment, that

My 2022 Gift Guide!

Dr. Caroline Leaf

My 2022 Gift Guide!

It is that time of year again! If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season, I have you covered: 101 Ways to Be Less Stressed. This book is the perfect stocking stuffer! It is filled with great tips to help your loved ones improve their mental health and their life! For more info

What Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow Wants You to Know About Confidence & Boundaries

Dr. Caroline Leaf

What Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow Wants You to Know About Confidence & Boundaries

In this podcast (episode # 441) and blog, I talk to former Miss Universe and former Miss South Africa Demi Leigh Tebow about managing mental health as a public figure, how to develop sustainable self-confidence in the age of social media, the importance of teaching women to defend themselves, and so much more! Demi-Le

Shutting Down the Shame Spiral

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Shutting Down the Shame Spiral

In this podcast (episode #440) and blog, I talk about several helpful ways to get out of a shame spiral. In our society today, it can be hard to feel any degree of self-worth. We are bombarded with the shame of not living up to our own expectations, or the expectations of others. We cannot live up to the photoshopped

Could This Be the Solution to Solving the Mental Health Crisis?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Could This Be the Solution to Solving the Mental Health Crisis?

In this podcast (episode #439) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about the serotonin myth of d

3 Ways to Recover & Revive When Feeling Overwhelmed

Dr. Caroline Leaf

3 Ways to Recover & Revive When Feeling Overwhelmed

In this podcast (episode #438) and blog, I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed. Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It’s always trying to make us aware of issues that are damaging our resilience and causing neurophysiological disruptions in our brain and bo

How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health

In this podcast (episode #437) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningful life, how to focus on what really matters in your life, practical ways to let go of distractions, the mental h

When & How to Set Boundaries with Friends

Dr. Caroline Leaf

When & How to Set Boundaries with Friends

In this podcast (episode #436) and blog, I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space. It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Boundaries are an important part of a healthy bond, as I discussed in a recent podcast and blog. We all have our ow

How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?

In this podcast (episode #435) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding antidepressants, safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, and so much more! Mark works in London as a Clinical Re

How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships & Other Advice from Two Relationship Therapists

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships & Other Advice from Two Relationship Therapists

In this podcast (episode #434) and blog, I talk to licensed therapist and life coach John Kim about his amazing new book It’s Not Me, It’s You, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelings of resentment, the importance of love languages and attachment styles, how to break the blame cycle, and so mu