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Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

In this podcast (episode #356) and blog, I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for

Trauma Bonding: What It Is & How to Break Free

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Trauma Bonding: What It Is & How to Break Free

Content warning: the following blog contains a general discussion about the concepts of abuse and trauma bonding. By talking about the topic of trauma bonding, I will mention different types of abuse. If you are someone who has or is suffering from abuse and trauma bonding, this content may be triggering. If you are in

Why You Can't Pay Attention + How to Think Deeply Again (with Johann Hari)

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Why You Can't Pay Attention + How to Think Deeply Again (with Johann Hari)

In this podcast (episode #353) and blog, I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus, why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically increased, and what we can do about this as individuals and as a society. As Johann points out in Sto

How to Express Intense Emotions in a Healthy Way

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Express Intense Emotions in a Healthy Way

In this podcast (episode #352) and blog, I talk about how our emotions can affect our relationships and how we can learn how to express our emotions while being mindful of the other people in our lives. First, it is important to explain what an emotion is. Every moment of every day, you are thinking, feeling and choos

How to Fall Back in Love with Yourself & Find Your Identity

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Fall Back in Love with Yourself & Find Your Identity

In this podcast (episode #351) and blog, bestselling author, podcast host and holistic meditation and wellness teacher Kimberly Snyder talks about connecting to your true self, realizing you are more than enough, and creating the life you deserve! In her new book You Are More Than You Think You Are, Kimberly talks abo

One of the Best Mental Health Lessons from Ted Lasso

Dr. Caroline Leaf

One of the Best Mental Health Lessons from Ted Lasso

In this podcast (episode #348) and blog, I talk about the importance of compassion and forgiveness, and how these qualities impact our wellbeing. I recently started watching a popular show on Apple TV called Ted Lasso. Some of you may have heard about it, and some of you may have even watched it already! For those who

The Unconventional Guide to Owning Your Worth, Cultivating Self-Love & Stepping into Your Power

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Unconventional Guide to Owning Your Worth, Cultivating Self-Love & Stepping into Your Power

In this podcast (episode #347) and blog, I speak to bestselling author and founder of Girl Talk Sarah Pendrick about owning your worth, cultivating self-love, and so much more! Sarah has helped thousands of women reach their highest calling by embracing who they were always meant to be. She began her career building su

How to Manage Your Mental Health When a Relationship Changes or Ends

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Manage Your Mental Health When a Relationship Changes or Ends

In this podcast (episode #346) and blog, I talk about how to manage your mental health when a relationship changes or ends. Relationships can take all sorts of forms and have many different functions. We may have people in our lives for just a season and then move on, we may have friends who we just like to hang out wi

A Neuroscientific Approach to Setting Sustainable & Attainable New Year Resolutions

Dr. Caroline Leaf

A Neuroscientific Approach to Setting Sustainable & Attainable New Year Resolutions

In this podcast (episode #345) and blog, I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including what they are, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and how to use resolutions to bring about sustainable change in your life. First, let’s be honest with ourselves: many of us don’t stick to our New Year’s resolution

The One Mind-Management Technique Required for Sustainable Healing

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The One Mind-Management Technique Required for Sustainable Healing

In this podcast (episode #344) and blog, I talk about the importance of self-awareness and how it is a key part of the healing process. Without awareness, we cannot change or move forward. To make changes in our thoughts and subsequent communication, we need to be strategic, proactive and deliberate about our thinking.

The Science of Connection, Trust & Belonging + How to Master the Art of Influence

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Science of Connection, Trust & Belonging + How to Master the Art of Influence

In this podcast (episode #343) and blog, I speak to behavioral scientist and NYT bestselling author Jon Levy about his new book, building meaningful connections, developing community, achieving what is important to us, the nature of human influence, and more! In his incredible book You’re Invited: The Art and Science o

2 Ways to Self-Regulate & Soothe Your Mind, Brain & Body

Dr. Caroline Leaf

2 Ways to Self-Regulate & Soothe Your Mind, Brain & Body

In this podcast (episode #342) and blog, I discuss two great ways you soothe and calm the mind and brain and build up your mental resilience. When it comes to our mental health, we want to be proactive. We want to build up the resilience of our minds so that, in the moment, we have an “insurance policy” to fall back o