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The Dr. Leaf Show

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions.

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🎧 Podcast Description

Is Your Brain on Overdrive? Here's How to Tell If You're Thinking Too Much—Or Thinking Well


We’ve all been there—replaying conversations, worrying about the future, spiraling in a loop of mental noise. But is that really helping you—or just stressing you out?


In this bite-sized episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the powerful difference between overthinking and deep thinking, and why understanding the two could change your mental health game. You’ll learn how to stop spiraling, quiet the chaos in your mind, and train your brain to think in a way that actually moves you forward—not keeps you stuck.


🧠 Key Highlights

  • The neuroscience of why we overthink—and how to stop it in 63 seconds
  • How to spot when you’ve crossed the line from reflecting to ruminating
  • 3 simple ways to shift from anxious thinking to deliberate, deep thinking
  • Breathing and journaling techniques that calm your nervous system
  • Why movement, curiosity, and questioning are your superpowers for mental peace

Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/


SPONSORS MAKING THIS SHOW POSSIBLE:

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: Nourish your brain and body with Magnesium Breakthrough now. For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use promo code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%.


📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Waiting for an Apology Is Keeping You Stuck
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05/07/25 • 23 min

What if the apology you’re waiting for never comes?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf unpacks how to move on when someone never acknowledges the pain they caused. You’ll learn how unresolved hurt affects your brain and body—and how to rewire your healing from the inside out. Backed by neuroscience, packed with practical tools, and grounded in emotional truth, this episode will help you let go of resentment, reclaim your power, and find peace—whether or not you ever hear “I’m sorry.”

🧠 “You don’t need their apology. You need your permission to heal.”


Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/


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📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/


Want to hack your brain for a better life? In this episode, we’re diving into five science-backed psychological "cheat codes" that can help you build better connections, stop overthinking, and boost confidence—all with the power of neuroscience. From the magic of asking for favors to the game-changing 3-second eye contact rule, these simple tricks are backed by your brain’s wiring. Tune in to learn how to make your mind work for you instead of against you!


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📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss:

  • How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world
  • How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing.
  • How IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts.
  • How It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness.

Learn more about IFS here: https://ifs-institute.com/


Sponsors making this show possible:

-Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!


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📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


Sponsors making this show possible:

-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.


-BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!


🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com


📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Dealing with energy vampires
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10/01/24 • 21 min

In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life.


Full video Ad-free on my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/


Sponsors making this podcast possible:

-Betterhelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.


-Ro: With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.


🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com


📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/


In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more.


His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life––even after life’s tragedies. He's the author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, while his first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. On October 1, he'll release the Finding Meaning Workbook, filled with self-reflective exercises, navigation techniques for complicated grief, and tools for guilt, rumination, and overwhelming feelings.


🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com


📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Harnessing Anger: Transforming Rage into Insight
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08/05/24 • 24 min

In this episode I share some tips on how to better understand anger, how to learn from it, and how to make it helpful and not harmful. To watch the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app

Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:

-PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.

🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior
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08/15/24 • 40 min

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task. Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the whole project for you, while empowering is your mom helping you do your own school project.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:

-ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

-PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.

🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Help! I’m so tired all the time
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07/29/24 • 23 min

You've rested but you still feel tired all the time. Why? In this episode I explain why you may still be struggling with low energy even though you slept your recommended daily amount. I also share the signs of fatigue you may be missing. And I give tips to help you feel rested AND restored.

Listen to the full epsideo AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app

Sponsors helping make this podcast possible:

-Kion: So, if you are looking to support your mental and physical health, try Kion aminos risk-free today with their 60-day, money-back guarantee at getkion.com/drleaf.

-Ro: Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. .\

🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


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The Dr. Leaf Show - Loneliness Isn't the Problem—Your Thoughts Are
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02/05/25 • 26 min

Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/


Did you know that ruminating on loneliness is more linked to depression than actual loneliness? In this episode, we dive into the science of QZE—your brain's constant state of growth based on what you focus on—and how to shift your thoughts in the right direction. Learn how a simple "QZE Mindshift" using the Neurocycle can break the rumination-depression cycle and transform loneliness into meaningful connection. Tune in for practical steps and the surprising power of talking to strangers.


Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow.


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-APOSTROPHE: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/DRLEAF when you use our code: DRLEAF. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to my listeners.


📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com


🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf


*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How many episodes does The Dr. Leaf Show have?

The Dr. Leaf Show currently has 660 episodes available.

What topics does The Dr. Leaf Show cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Dr. Leaf Show?

The episode title 'Waiting for an Apology Is Keeping You Stuck' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Dr. Leaf Show?

The average episode length on The Dr. Leaf Show is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Dr. Leaf Show released?

Episodes of The Dr. Leaf Show are typically released every 3 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of The Dr. Leaf Show?

The first episode of The Dr. Leaf Show was released on Jan 11, 2018.

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