The Dr. Leaf Show

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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. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+DLS@yapmedia.com

  1. hace 1 día

    Emotional Hangover: Why You Feel Drained for No Reason

    An emotional hangover is the drained, foggy, flat feeling you get after a hard conversation, a long cry, or even a wonderful day. It’s real, it’s normal, and you can manage it. In this episode, my daughter Dominique and I talk about why emotional hangovers happen, why you can wake up wiped out the morning after a fight or a wedding, and what it means when the same people or situations keep leaving you exhausted. I walk through the research on how emotional states carry over, why socializing tires everyone out, and how to work through it with the Neurocycle. 💬 My new private community is open! Become a founding member of Neurocycle Insiders and get weekly Neurocycle Prescriptions and live Q&As with me: https://neurocycle-insiders.circle.so/neurocycle-insiders ✍️ Read more from Dominique on Substack: https://dominiqueleaf.substack.com 🔬 What you’ll learn: How an intense moment colors the next 30 minutes of your day, and sometimes the next morning Why socializing leaves both introverts and extroverts tired a few hours later, and why the mood boost is still worth it What smiling through a family dinner or staying composed in a tense meeting costs you Why you can feel sad or flat after a great day, and how to recover faster How people pleasing and the fawn response lead to emotional exhaustion, and how to turn them into a kind boundary My Neurocycle Prescription for when an intense experience is over but the feeling isn’t 📚 Resources mentioned:This week’s Neurocycle Prescription in the Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app 📖 Research cited: Emotional brain states carry over (Tambini, Rimmele, Phelps & Davachi, Nature Neuroscience, 2016): https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.4468 Sociable behavior and later fatigue (Leikas & Ilmarinen, Journal of Personality, 2016): https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12264 The cognitive cost of hiding your feelings (Richards & Gross, Stanford, 2000): https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.79.3.410 🎧 This episode is brought to you by: Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Geviti: Get started at gogeviti.com/LEAF and use code LEAF for 20% off your membership.  Mint Mobile: So, what are you waiting for? To get your new wireless plan for 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/drleaf  Momentous: If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code DRLEAF for up to 35% off your entire first order. 🔗 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If this conversation helped you, tap follow so you never miss an episode, and leave a rating or review. It helps more people find the show. Share this with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleafTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleafFacebook: https://facebook.com/drleafTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeafWebsite: https://drleaf.com

  2. hace 5 días

    Delulu Is the Solulu? Why Dreaming Isn't Enough

    Delulu is the solulu, or so TikTok says. I love a little delulu, but research shows that picturing your dream without a plan can make you less likely to get there. Join my new private community: Be a founding member of Neurocycle Insiders for weekly Prescriptions and live Q&As with me: ⁠https://neurocycle-insiders.circle.so/neurocycle-insiders⁠ In this episode, my daughter Dominique and I talk about where delulu came from and how it connects to manifesting and the law of attraction. We also get into why a fantasy can feel like progress when nothing has actually happened yet. I walk you through what NYU psychologist Gabriele Oettingen found about positive fantasies, how her WOOP method fits with the Neurocycle, and how to give your delulu a plan-a-lulu. What you’ll learn: Why a little delulu can push you to try something you’d otherwise talk yourself out of What the research says about positive fantasies, energy and effort Manifesting vs. delusion: where wishful thinking ends and directed dreaming begins How to use WOOP (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) to turn a dream into action Signs you’re a little too delulu, from all talk and no action to shame and self-blame My Neurocycle prescription for directed dreaming vs. wishful believing Resources mentioned: This week’s Neurocycle Prescription in the Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen + the WOOP method: https://woopmylife.org Dominique on Substack: https://dominiqueleaf.substack.com/ Research cited: Positive fantasies sap energy (Kappes & Oettingen, 2011): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2011.02.003 Delulu enters the Cambridge Dictionary (ABC News, 2025): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-18/delulu-tradwife-skibidi-enter-the-cambridge-dictionary/105668182 This episode is brought to you by: Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Geviti: Get started at gogeviti.com/LEAF and use code LEAF for 20% off your membership.  Mint Mobile: So, what are you waiting for? To get your new wireless plan for 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/drleaf  Momentous: If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code DRLEAF for up to 35% off your entire first order. 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If this conversation helped you, follow the show and leave a rating so you don’t miss the next one. Share it with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleafTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleafFacebook: https://facebook.com/drleafTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeafWebsite: https://drleaf.com

  3. 2 nov

    Adult ADHD in Women: Is It ADHD, or Is Life Just Too Much? (Part 1)

    Adult ADHD in women is being diagnosed faster than ever. But is it ADHD, or have you been stretched past your limit for years? 👉 Get the ADHD handout from this episode and join me LIVE this week to ask your questions, inside Neurocycle Insiders: https://neurocycle-insiders.circle.so/neurocycle-insiders In this episode, my daughter Dominique asks me the question so many women are typing into their search bar right now. We talk about why ADHD in women went unnoticed for decades and why so many women in their thirties and forties suddenly see themselves in a 30-second video. We also look at why I say a label can describe what you’re going through but can’t tell you why. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why stress, poor sleep, grief, trauma and perimenopause can look exactly like ADHD symptoms in women What masking costs you, and what your nonconscious mind has been carrying all along Why “I am ADHD” and “I’m experiencing an attention pattern” lead to very different places What the research on ADHD self-diagnosis, TikTok and brain scans does and doesn’t show Questions to ask yourself this week, before or alongside an ADHD assessment This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation on adult ADHD, burnout and mental health. Resources mentioned: Episode 447: Addressing ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi: https://drleaf.com/posts/addressing-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 This episode is brought to you by: Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Geviti: Get started at gogeviti.com/LEAF and use code LEAF for 20% off your membership.  Mint Mobile: So, what are you waiting for? To get your new wireless plan for 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/drleaf  Momentous: If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code DRLEAF for up to 35% off your entire first order. If this conversation helped you, follow the show and leave a rating so you never miss a new episode. New episodes every Wednesday. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please don’t change or stop any medication without the guidance of your prescriber. Connect with me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleafTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleafWebsite: https://drleaf.com Join Neurocycle Insiders, my new private community! As a founding member, you’ll get weekly Prescriptions, live Q&As with me, and the ADHD handout I mentioned in this episode. Join me this week for a LIVE session where I’ll answer all your questions on adult ADHD: https://neurocycle-insiders.circle.so/neurocycle-insiders

  4. 28 oct

    Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Stay Up When You're Exhausted

    Revenge bedtime procrastination is why you're still scrolling at midnight, eyes burning, and telling yourself "just ten more minutes." Here's what's  driving your desire to stay up late scrolling. When the day belongs to everyone else, the hour after the house goes dark can feel like the only time that's yours. In this episode, my daughter Dominique and I talk about where the term “revenge bedtime procrastination” came from, what the research says, and why staying up late is a reasonable protest using the wrong tool. Then I walk you through a Neurocycle prescription to get your time back without taking it from your sleep. 🔬 What you'll learn: Why you stay up late on your phone even when you're exhausted The difference between deliberate, mindless and strategic procrastination How to plan your joy first thing in the morning so the night stops feeling like your only chance How thinker moments give your brain a break during a busy day What "attention infidelity" is, and how phones in bed affect your relationship Want to hear more from Dominique? Follow her on substack: https://dominiqueleaf.substack.com Be one of the first to join Neurocycle Insiders, my new private community. Get a new Neurocycle Prescription every week, live Q&As with me, and support from certified Neurocycle experts. Founding members lock in their price for as long as they stay. Join by November 13: https://neurocycle-insiders.circle.so/neurocycle-insiders 💛 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Hans: https://hansfordogs.com/leaf (code LEAF for $30 off your first month) Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Primal Queen: https://primalqueen.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf ElevenLabs: see a demo of Eleven Agents at https://elevenlabs.io/leaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Betterhelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf Veracity: So before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, make the switch to GLP 1’s the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 65% off your order.  📚 Research mentioned: Kroese et al., bedtime procrastination study (Frontiers in Psychology, 2014) Jessica Gross, "Attention Infidelity" (The New York Times, Sept 30, 2026) Institute for Family Studies survey of married Americans and phone use 🔗 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 🧠 This week's Neurocycle prescription is in the Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com New episodes every Wednesday. #RevengeBedtimeProcrastination #DrCarolineLeaf #SleepProcrastination #Neuroscience #MentalHealth If this conversation supported you, tap follow and subscribe so you stay connected to each new episode. Share this with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleaf TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleaf Facebook: https://facebook.com/drleaf Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Website: https://drleaf.com

  5. 22 oct

    A Neuroscientist on Tradwives: Real Desire or Burnout?

    Why does tradwife content pull you in, even if you'd never live that way? My daughter Dominique and I unpack the tradwife trend, the burnout often hiding behind it, and the shame women feel no matter what they choose. We look at the movement from every side: where it came from, what supporters and critics say, and what new research says is driving its appeal. Then I explain how unquestioned choices get built into the brain through the mind, why shame is a signal worth investigating, and how to tell whether a life choice comes from real desire or from running from exhaustion. 🔬 In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the trend may be more a symptom of burnout than a wish to go back to the 1950s • How an unquestioned choice becomes a stable network in your brain, and what that does to your sense of identity • What to do when you feel shame for staying home, for working, or for wanting both • How to observe a strong reaction to online content without merging with it • A five-step Neurocycle prescription for the pressure to pick a side Want to hear more from Dominique? Follow her on substack: https://dominiqueleaf.substack.com 💛 Thank you to our sponsors: • Hans: $30 off your first month with code LEAF at https://hansfordogs.com/leaf • Walden University: Learn at a pace that works for you at https://waldenu.edu • Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf • Primal Queen: https://primalqueen.com/leaf • Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf • ElevenLabs: See a demo of Eleven Agents at https://elevenlabs.io/leaf • Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf • BetterHelp: 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/drleaf • Veracity: Up to 65% off Metabolism Ignite with code DRLEAF at https://veracityhealth.co 🔗 1:1 coaching with me: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 Resources, books, blogs, and more: https://drleaf.com New episodes every Wednesday. If this conversation supported you, follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleaf TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleaf Facebook: https://facebook.com/drleaf X: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Website: https://drleaf.com

  6. 18 oct

    Sunday Scaries? How to Stop Overthinking the Week Ahead

    Sunday scaries creeping in? This bonus episode is for the night before the week starts, when your mind keeps replaying last week and rehearsing the next one. I'm bringing back one of our most-requested episodes so you can learn how to stop overthinking before Monday arrives. I walk you through the difference between overthinking and deep thinking, plus simple tools from Chapter 4 of my book Help in a Hurry that you can use the moment the replay starts. I also share what happened when I caught myself running the same painful scenario 17 times in 10 minutes, walking through an airport on my way to speak at a conference. 🔬 What you'll learn: How to catch overthinking early, from the replaying to the worst-case scenarios to the panic that keeps building Why going over and over the plan for a meeting or a busy week keeps you stuck Overthinking vs deep thinking, and why deep thinking gets you to a resolution you can act on The four questions I use to break a thought loop in the moment A 10-second breathing reset you can do anywhere, and how to give your mind something new to think about 💛 Thank you to our sponsors: Hans: https://hansfordogs.com/leaf (code LEAF for $30 off your first month) Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Primal Queen: https://primalqueen.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf ElevenLabs: see a demo of Eleven Agents at https://elevenlabs.io/leaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Betterhelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf • • Veracity: So before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, make the switch to GLP 1’s the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 65% off your order.  📚 Resources mentioned: Help in a Hurry, Chapter 4 Neurocycle app, courses and certification: https://drleaf.com 💛 If you're having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for support. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Outside the US, find a helpline near you at https://findahelpline.com 🔗 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 New episodes every Wednesday. #DrCarolineLeaf #SundayScaries #HowToStopOverthinking #Overthinking #MentalHealth If this conversation supported you, tap follow and subscribe so you stay connected to each new episode. Share this with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleaf TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleaf Facebook: https://facebook.com/drleaf Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Website: https://drleaf.com

  7. 18 oct

    How to Stop Caring What People Think: 7 Steps From a Neuroscientist

    People pleasing and peacekeeping can look identical from the outside. One comes from fear. The other comes from strength. Which one are you running on? We're re-airing this episode because so many of you told us it changed how you see yourself in your relationships. In it, I pull apart the fear of judgment underneath both, explain why disapproval can hurt like physical pain, and walk you through a 7-step process to stop caring what people think by understanding your mind well enough that outside opinions lose their grip. 🔬 What you'll learn: How to tell the two apart, and why it matters for your relationships and self-worth Why rejection and physical pain share overlapping pathways in the brain How to spot the approval loop that makes you edit yourself around certain people Why separating your identity from your performance takes the sting out of criticism A simple "danger or data?" question to ask the next time you feel judged A real-time technique for holding your ground when the old fear spikes 💛 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Hans: https://hansfordogs.com/leaf (code LEAF for $30 off your first month) Walden: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.  Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Primal Queen: https://primalqueen.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf ElevenLabs: see a demo of Eleven Agents at https://elevenlabs.io/leaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Betterhelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf • • Veracity: So before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, make the switch to GLP 1’s the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 65% off your order.  👑 Primal Queen: Get a free month plus four free gifts at https://primalqueen.com/leaf 🛍️ Shopify: Start your free trial at https://shopify.com/leaf 💪 Momentous: Get up to 35% off your first order of Signature Spec Creatine at https://livemomentous.com with code DRLEAF *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 📚 Resources mentioned: Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app 🔗 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 New episodes every Wednesday. #DrCarolineLeaf #PeoplePleasing #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #BrainScience If this conversation supported you, tap follow and subscribe so you stay connected to each new episode. Share this with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleaf TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleaf Facebook: https://facebook.com/drleaf Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Website: https://drleaf.com

  8. 16 oct

    Is AI Making You Forget How to Think? A Neuroscientist Explains

    AI and your brain: what happens to your memory, focus, and judgment when a machine does the hard thinking for you? We first aired this last year. It's worth a second listen. In the year since, AI has moved into almost every part of daily life: work email, homework, health questions, even the late-night conversations people used to have with a friend. In this episode, I walk through what cognitive offloading does to your mind and brain, why confident-sounding AI is so easy to believe, and how to use these tools while keeping your own voice and judgment. 🔬 What you'll learn: Why you remember less when you know you can look it up later (the Google Effect) How automation bias makes AI feel right even when it gets the facts wrong Why AI emotional support can't replace another person in the room Three practical ways to let your mind manage AI, so you keep your memory, voice, and discernment What's at stake for kids growing up with chatbots before they learn to trust themselves 💛 Thank you to our sponsors: Hans: https://hansfordogs.com/leaf (code LEAF for $30 off your first month) Shopify: https://shopify.com/leaf Primal Queen: https://primalqueen.com/leaf Granola: https://granola.ai/drleaf ElevenLabs: see a demo of Eleven Agents at https://elevenlabs.io/leaf Ritual: 25% off your first month of Magnesium+ at https://ritual.com/leaf Betterhelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf 📚 Resources mentioned: Sparrow, Liu & Wegner (2011), Google Effects on Memory, Science Help in a Hurry: https://helpinahurrybook.com 🔗 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 New episodes every Wednesday. #DrCarolineLeaf #AIandYourBrain #CognitiveOffloading #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #BrainScience If this conversation supported you, tap follow and subscribe so you stay connected to each new episode. Share this with someone who wants to build a stronger, more adaptable mind. Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleaf TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarolineleaf Facebook: https://facebook.com/drleaf Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Website: https://drleaf.com

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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. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+DLS@yapmedia.com

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    Dr. Caroline Leaf
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    2018 - 2026
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