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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

How Stoicism Can Help Improve Your Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How Stoicism Can Help Improve Your Mental Health

In this podcast (episode #421) and blog, I talk to philosopher and bestselling author Ryan Holiday about the power of stoicism, how to develop discipline and self-regulation, and so much more! As Ryan points out, ancient thinkers knew a lot about what it means to be human. Even though they were not neuroscientists, and

The Difference Between Thoughts & Memories

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Difference Between Thoughts & Memories

In this podcast (episode #420) and blog, I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories. This podcast is part 4 of my series on the different parts of the mind. As mentioned in my previous podcasts on this topic, The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mind (part 1), How to Tap

An Interview with The First Man to Trek Solo Across Antarctica + How Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

An Interview with The First Man to Trek Solo Across Antarctica + How Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health

In this podcast (episode #419) and blog, I talk to best-selling author and explorer Colin O’ Brady on his adventures in Antarctica, Everest and other incredible places around the world, how to embark on your own life adventure, the power of deep thinking, why we all need to have a “possible mindset”, how to get “unstuc