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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.

CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf Dr. Caroline Leaf

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 2.9K Ratings

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.

    Podcast 469: What is the vagus nerve and why is it important?

    Podcast 469: What is the vagus nerve and why is it important?

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    SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Stefan Chmelik, integrated healthcare expert, physician, inventor of the state-of-the-art sensory device Sensate, founder of BioSelf Technology and New Medicine Group, and a mindfulness mentor and clinical expert in the use of sound technology, about the relationship between our mental health and the vagus nerve, how we can tone our vagus nerve to promote emotional resilience, the science behind vibrations, and so much more! 



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    Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-the-vagus-nerve-is-how-to-tone-it-to-promote-emotional-resilience



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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:50 Stefan’s incredible journey  

    4:30 The importance of an integrated & holistic approach to healthcare 

    7:13 The science behind vibrations & sounds 

    12:00, 15:32 The relationship between the vagus nerve, sound & our mental health 

    23:00 How to use sounds & vibrations to tone the vagus nerve & build stress resilience  

    32:00 Harnessing modern technology & traditional practices for healing 



    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

    - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

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    -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf



    *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.

    • 40 min
    Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

    Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

    In this podcast, I talk about The Jordan Harbinger Show, which I have been listening to. Hope you enjoy it.

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    Podcast 468: How to recognize and deal with draining people

    Podcast 468: How to recognize and deal with draining people

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    SHOW DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I talk about dealing with draining people while protecting your mental health. Relationships are great and have many benefits, but they can also be challenging, especially when you have to deal with someone who is a drain on your mental energy and resources. Indeed, sometimes the most draining people can be family, friends, co-workers, and even children! It's okay to admit to yourself that you feel drained around someone. You don't have to add guilt to the mental and emotional strain you are already feeling, as this will only make you feel worse. But, once you recognize and honor your feelings, you also need to take steps to help manage the situation so that you can protect your mental health and relationships. We need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel.





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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:41 Why we need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel



    5:16 How to use mind management to deal with draining people



    14:56, 20:13 Tips to deal with draining people while protecting your mental health 







    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

    - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

    -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-

    -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

    -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

    -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf



    *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.

    • 24 min
    Podcast 467: Are you suffering from Shameflammation?

    Podcast 467: Are you suffering from Shameflammation?

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    SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk with Dr. Will Cole about how shame and trauma impact your gut health and body, how to heal your mind, body and gut, and so much more. Dr. Will is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting. Dr. Will’s new book, Gut Feelings, continues his amazing work by exploring the relationship between our gut health, physical health and mental health, and what we can do to improve not only the health of our gut but also our lives. As he notes, this book is all about healing the shame-fueled relationship between what we eat and how we feel. 



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    Read the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-suffering-from-shameflammation



    Get Dr. Cole's new book here: https://drwillcole.com/gut-feelings





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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:00 Why our gut health is so important 

    3:00 Mental health is physical health

    4:30 How the gut & brain are connected  

    7:02, 13:07 The science behind the gut-brain connection

    16:55 Shameflammation: what is it & how it affects us 

    21:45, 47:15 Shame & the wellness industry 

    26:00 Why we need healthy self-boundaries 

    32:00, 43:56 Practical tips to improve the gut-brain connection 



    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

    - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

    -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-

    -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

    -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

    -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf



    *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.

    • 53 min
    Podcast 466: How forgiveness changes your brain

    Podcast 466: How forgiveness changes your brain

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    SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about forgiveness and the mind. Forgiveness is more than just a word or action. It is something that that affects us mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It helps us heal n ways we are only just beginning to understand. This is due to the law of entanglement in quantum physics, which keeps everything in a relationship—toxic or otherwise—entangled, affecting each component. Forgiveness helps us sever the toxic hold someone who hurt us has over us. It helps us disconnect from the source of our pain and find true healing.



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    Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-forgiveness-changes-your-brain





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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:11 Why forgiveness is so important 

    3:10, 8:05 Forgiveness & the law of entanglement 

    9:11 How forgiveness helps us heal

    13:02, 17:20 How to forgive using mind management





    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

    - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

    -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-

    -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

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    -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf



    *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.

    • 21 min
    Podcast 465: What we are doing wrong when it comes to love

    Podcast 465: What we are doing wrong when it comes to love

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    SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kanwer Singh, also known as Humble The Poet, about what most of us are doing wrong when it comes to love, what it means to sit with your pain and experience love, the difference between self-care and self-love, and so much more!

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    Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-we-are-doing-wrong-when-it-comes-to-love

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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    1:30 Humble the Poet’s amazing new book on love

    2:40 Humble the Poet’s life & work

    11:00 What love is

    13:50 Different versions of love

    14:50 Vulnerability is not a weakness

    16:22 What we are doing wrong when it comes to love

    18:30 How the world has changed & how this affects our perception of love

    23:40 The difference between self-care & self-love

    35:36 Why we need to sit with our pain to experience love

    43:20 Loving others means loving yourself

    44:10 Real love is not easy but it is worth it!



    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

    - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources

    -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-

    -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf

    -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

    -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf

    *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.

    • 47 min

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