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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

How to Reset and Reconnect After a Fight or Argument

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Reset and Reconnect After a Fight or Argument

In this podcast (episode #341) and blog, I talk about ways to reset and reconnect after a fight or argument. Arguing with friends, family members or loved ones is inevitable. It’s impossible for us to get along all the time, especially when we spend a lot of time with certain people, such as during the holiday season.

Breaking Free from Codependency

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Breaking Free from Codependency

In this podcast (episode #340) and blog, I talk about the difference between codependency and being codependent. In my previous podcast on relationships, I talked about how to handle changing relationships, or how there may be moments when you must end a relationship and just walk away. For this podcast, I want to talk

My 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!

Dr. Caroline Leaf

My 2021 Holiday 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: Ned’s Full Spectrum Hemp Oil is extracted from USDA Certified Organic hemp plants, grown by an independent farmer named Jonathan in Paonia, CO. Indeed, all their products are science-

How to Recognize & Respond to Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Recognize & Respond to Passive-Aggressive Behavior

In this podcast (episode #339) and blog, I talk about passive-aggressive behavior: what it is, how it can affect us, and how to manage it. Passive aggressiveness is a form of indirect, hostile communication. People who are passive-aggressive generally mask their anger or frustration instead of being honest about their

How to Befriend Your Inner Critic + How to Become a “Thought Detective"

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to Befriend Your Inner Critic + How to Become a “Thought Detective"

In this podcast (episode #338) and blog, I talk about our inner critic: what it is, and how to manage it. The inner critic is that voice inside your head that is regularly telling you that you are not good enough or that you can’t do something—it constantly judges you and finds you wanting. There’s a lot of advice out

Why Aren’t We Talking About Men’s Mental Health Enough? + Ways to De-Stigmatize Men’s Mental Struggles

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Why Aren’t We Talking About Men’s Mental Health Enough? + Ways to De-Stigmatize Men’s Mental Struggles

In this podcast (episode #337) and blog, I am going to talk about the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and what we can do to address the issue on both an individual and collective level. Mental health affects all kinds of people because mental health is a human issue. However, mental health struggles are commonly

Is FOMO Messing Up Your Mental Health? + How to Take Back Control & Find Freedom

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Is FOMO Messing Up Your Mental Health? + How to Take Back Control & Find Freedom

In this podcast (episode #336) and blog, I want to talk about something I am sure you have experienced at least once in your life: FOMO, or the fear of missing out. This is a mindset that is similar to the “if only, could have, would have” mindset I discussed in a previous podcast and blog. It can quickly steal our sen