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Candace Pert: a flawed genius whose scandals and neuroscientific breakthroughs shaped history

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Candace Pert: a flawed genius whose scandals and neuroscientific breakthroughs shaped history

In this podcast (episode #577) and blog, I talk to journalist, producer and bestselling author Pamela Ryckman about the amazing discoveries of researcher Candace Pert, the mind-brain-body connection, what it means to be a female scientist in a male-dominated field, why public health is not so healthy, and so much more!

How you eat affects your mental health

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How you eat affects your mental health

In this podcast (episode #576) and blog, I talk about the relationship between what and how we eat and our mental health. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. We all know what we eat affects our ability to think and our mood. Thinking and eati

Conquering panic attacks

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Conquering panic attacks

In this podcast (episode #575) and blog, I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more! Matt Gutman is ABC News’s chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, M

How to heal your mind, brain & body

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to heal your mind, brain & body

In this podcast (episode #574) and blog, I talk about the importance of going beyond awareness. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. It is one thing to know about your issues, and maybe even the roots and causes of your issues, but awareness a

A Woman’s Guide to Better Healthspan, Brainspan & Lifespan

Dr. Caroline Leaf

A Woman’s Guide to Better Healthspan, Brainspan & Lifespan

In this podcast (episode #573) and blog, I talk to speaker, bestselling author and aging and longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald about the disconnect between women’s health and lifespans, how women age differently to men, small lifestyle changes that can improve a woman’s health and longevity, and so much more! Recognized

The benefits of snoozing your alarm clock

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The benefits of snoozing your alarm clock

In this podcast (episode #572) and blog, I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar Ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. We have been told hitting the snooze button is a bad habit. But is it? Recently, I read an article in Scientific American that

What's your attachment style?

Dr. Caroline Leaf

What's your attachment style?

In this podcast (episode #571) and blog, I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why attachment styles can change, and more! Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, speaker, and leader in the personal development field. S

How to not let stress age you

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to not let stress age you

In this podcast (episode #569) and blog, I talk to Dr. Greg Kelly, author, researcher and senior director of Neurohacker, about aging, brain health, the mind-brain-body connection and tips for aging well! Gregory Kelly is Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and aut

How reading fiction makes you smarter & happier

Dr. Caroline Leaf

How reading fiction makes you smarter & happier

In this podcast (episode #568) and blog, I talk about the many brain benefits of reading fiction! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. Did you know that reading fantasy fiction is a great way to direct the neuroplasticity of your brain (or the

Take control of your life with one simple habit

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Take control of your life with one simple habit

In this podcast (episode #567) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and top podcast host Mel Robbins about her book The High 5 Habit, the brain-mind-body connection, building self-confidence, and so much more! The High 5 Habit is a simple yet profound tool that can change your attitude, your mindset, and behavior. It

Dealing with textxiety

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dealing with textxiety

In this podcast (episode #566) and blog, I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience where you see a text come through and your heart just sinks into your stomach.Texting anxiety is so real that it even has its own coined term, "textxiety"! In fact, many people

The Friendship Recession

Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Friendship Recession

In this podcast (episode #564) and blog, I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives in so many wonderful ways. However, in recent years, researchers have noticed a decline in people’s social c