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Essential Techniques for Self-Healing with Alex Elle

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Essential Techniques for Self-Healing with Alex Elle

In this podcast (episode #433) and blog, I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about the importance of journaling, her new book How We Heal, why we need to model our experiences as adults so that we can teach our children to handle life’s challenges, focusing

Are Secrets Good for Your Mental Health?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Are Secrets Good for Your Mental Health?

In this podcast (episode #432) and blog, I talk to professor and a leading expert on the psychology of secrets Michael Slapian about what it means to keep a secret, how keeping secrets affects our mental health, how to manage the mental conflict keeping a secret brings, and so much more! Michael Slepian is the Sanfor

Spermidine: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Mental & Brain Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Spermidine: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Mental & Brain Health

In this podcast (episode #431) and blog, I talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute, about cellular medicine, how we can heal our mental and physical health, the importance of cell renewal, why Dr. Elizabeth is a fan of the supplement spermidine, and so much more

What a Recent Brush with Death Taught Me About Life

Dr. Caroline Leaf

What a Recent Brush with Death Taught Me About Life

In this podcast (episode #430) and blog, I talk to good friend, podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about what it means to reckon with our mortality, what near-death experiences can teach us, ways to make every moment meaningful, redefining success, and so much more! When the pandemic happened, Craig felt g

Mental Health Advice from the U.S Surgeon General

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Mental Health Advice from the U.S Surgeon General

In this podcast (episode #429) and blog, I talk to Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy about the role workplaces play in their employee’s mental and physical health, how to help organizations support the wellbeing of their workers, the opportunity for growth in a workplace, and so much more! Dr. Vivek

The Pros & Cons of Mental Health Labels

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Pros & Cons of Mental Health Labels

In this podcast (episode #428) and blog, I talk about why we need to change the way we think about mental health. This podcast is part 8 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic, The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mi

Managing Menopause & Your Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Managing Menopause & Your Mental Health

In this podcast (episode #427) and blog, I talk to Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz about menopause, women’s mental health, why aging is a blessing, her new book Menopause Bootcamp, and so much more! In her work, Dr. Suzanne goes beyond conventional medical treatment to look at the different stages of a woman’s life holistica

Neuroplasticity: What It Is & How to Harness Its Power for Your Benefit

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Neuroplasticity: What It Is & How to Harness Its Power for Your Benefit

In this podcast (episode #426) and blog, I talk about neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to respond to the mind. This podcast is part 7 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic, The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Consc

How to Break Free from PTSD

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Break Free from PTSD

In this podcast (episode #425) and blog, I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book Invisible Storm, managing and healing from PTSD and depression, what it looks like to seek help for mental health issues, overcoming mental health stigmas, and so much more! As n

How to Make Intrusive Thoughts Work for You, Not Against You

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Make Intrusive Thoughts Work for You, Not Against You

In this podcast (episode #424) and blog, I talk about managing intrusive thoughts. This podcast is part 6 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic, The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mind (part 1), How to Tap Into

How a Sauna a Day Keeps the Stress Away

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How a Sauna a Day Keeps the Stress Away

If you have been following me for a while, you will know how much I love my infrared sauna from Sunlighten! It is an integral part of my mental and physical health regimen, my favorite place to do brain research and detox my mind, and something I cannot live without! In this podcast (episode #423) and blog, I talk to

What is the Mind?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

What is the Mind?

In this podcast (episode #422) and blog, I talk about what the mind is. This podcast is part 5 of my series on the different parts of the mind and brain. As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic, The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mind (part 1), How to Tap Into the Noncons