In a recent podcast (episode #270), I talk about how life is not an “either this or that” game. Rather, it is an “and” game, which means that it is normal to hold two or more opposing ideas or feelings in your head at the same time, even in your relationships, and accepting this will save you a lot of mental distress!
I decided to do this podcast in response to a social media post I put up recently: “A person can have good qualities but still be toxic for you, and you can still love that person while not…
In this podcast (episode #269), I speak with N.Y. Times bestselling author and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones about how fear is often the enemy of progress, how to become a “professional troublemaker”, what we need to get right within ourselves before we do the things that scare us but also help us grow, the power of doing better, and more!
As Luvvie talks about in her incredible new book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear Fighter Manual, to get better at being human, sometimes we are going to have disrupt the spaces we are in and become “professional troublemakers”. …
In this podcast (episode #268), I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and body and how to use mind management to be more kind!
Kindness is a powerful weapon. Not only does it make the world a better and safer place for everyone, it also is a great way to improve intelligence and brain health! As renowned author Henry James once said, “three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
In this podcast (episode #267), I spoke with Holocaust survivor, world-renowned psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Edith Eger about her experiences in Nazi Germany and as a psychologist working with other trauma survivors, as well as the incredible power of the human mind.
Dr. Edith Eger used her experiences during the Holocaust as an opportunity to learn how to live life from the inside out. As she notes in her incredible memoir, The Choice, Dr. Edie came to see hatred as something to be pitied — she recognized that the Nazis who abused and tormented her and killed her loved…
Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast (episode #266), I talk about the many mental and physical health benefits of just letting your mind wander.
The mind is always active (even when you are sleeping!), which means that even when you are not thinking about anything in particular, you are still thinking — the mind is still going about its business. Indeed, our minds are always time-travelling from the past to the present and back to the future.
The great news is that you can be intentional…
In this podcast (episode #265), I speak with trauma survivor and life coach Nate Postlethwait about recovering from trauma, the cleansing power of grief and finding true, long-term healing.
Nate had a very traumatic childhood and, later on in life, experienced spiritual abuse that struck at the very core of who he was and what he had gone through. Today, he has managed turn his history into an inspiring story of someone who, on his journey to find healing, helps others heal and re-process their trauma. …
In this podcast (episode #264), I talk about the surprising reasons why you may not be sleeping well, and how to use mind management to improve your sleep and mental health.
1. Stop worrying about not sleeping.
We all know sleep is really important. However, as I discuss in my latest book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, research also suggests there’s a huge cost to pathologizing it. This means that worrying about sleep and identifying and labeling yourself as a poor sleeper may be worse than not sleeping!
Unfortunately, there’s endless research telling us the impact of sleep deprivation and…
In this podcast (episode #264), I talk about the surprising reasons why you may not be sleeping well, and how to use mind management to improve your sleep and mental health.
1. Stop worrying about not sleeping.
We all know sleep is really important. However, as I discuss in my latest book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, research also suggests there’s a huge cost to pathologizing it. This means that worrying about sleep and identifying and labeling yourself as a poor sleeper may be worse than not sleeping!
Unfortunately, there’s endless research telling us the impact of sleep deprivation and…
Childhood is a very vulnerable period in our lives: we are growing, developing and learning how to see ourselves and the world around us. This, in turn, can affect how we function as adults — soon, a very toxic, generational cycle of trauma can be set up! In this podcast (episode #263) and blog, I speak to holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera about overcoming childhood trauma and her upcoming book, How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal From Your Past + Create Your Self.
Based on Nicole’s professional and personal experience, her new book discusses in depth why…
Words like “health”, “wellbeing” and “longevity” are often thrown around, but what do they actually mean, and what do they mean for you? In this podcast (episode #258), I speak with Dr. Gil Blander, director, founder and chief scientist at InsideTracker, about how InsideTracker can improve your mental and physical health, my own experience with InsideTracker, how to not become too stressed or obsessed with biohacking, data and numbers and still enjoy good health, how thinking affects your health and metabolism, and how to proactively have a long and quality-filled life!
Dr. Caroline Leaf
Mental health expert. I have spent the last 30+ years researching ways to help people manage mental health issues in school, work, and life: drleaf.com
