CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf
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CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    7 Life-Changing Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 What if a few mindset shifts could change everything? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 life-changing truths that can transform the way you think, feel, and interact with the world. From managing expectations without resentment to setting healthy boundaries, embracing rest, and making kindness your superpower—these insights will help you rewire your mind for more peace, wisdom, and resilience. Sponsors making this episode possible: AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! Ancient Nutrition: Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/DRLEAFOllie Dog Food: Give your pup a fresh start this new year by letting them taste test a personalized meal plan with Ollie! Head to Ollie.com/DRLEAF, tell them all about your dog, and use code DRLEAF to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you're not completely satisfied, you'll get your money back. 📫 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.

    26 min

  2. 5 MAR

    5 Neuroscientific And Slightly Hilarious Cheat Codes To Hack Life

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 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! Sponsors making this episode possible: PUORI: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAFand use my promo code DRLEAF, or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase. BIOPTIMIZERS MUSHROOM BREAKTHROUGH: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. The great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee! 📫 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.

    18 min

  3. 26 FEB

    Soft Life: The Science of Thriving Without the Hustle

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 Is hustle culture crushing your well-being? It’s time to rethink success. In this episode, we dive into the ‘Soft Life’—a movement that isn’t about laziness but radical self-preservation. Learn how rejecting burnout, prioritizing rest, and rewiring your brain can lead to sustainable happiness. I’ll share personal insights, neuroscience-backed strategies, and practical ways to step off the productivity treadmill. Ready to redefine success on your terms? Let’s do it together. Sponsors making this episode possible: Pouri: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase - still such great savings. Bioptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. And the great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee. Ollie Dog Food: Give your pup a fresh start this new year by letting them taste test a personalized meal plan with Ollie! Head to Ollie.com/DRLEAF, tell them all about your dog, and use code DRLEAF to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back.  📫 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.

    39 min

  4. 19 FEB

    The Right Kind of Optimism: Balancing Hope with Realism

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 You’ve probably heard me talk about being *wired for love*, but did you know that optimism isn’t just about being positive all the time? That’s not realistic! In this episode, I dive into the science of optimism—how it shapes our brains, boosts resilience, and even improves our health. But here’s the catch: the *right* kind of optimism isn’t just about seeing the bright side—it’s about balancing hope with realism (and yes, even a little bit of pessimism!). I’ll share practical tips to help you develop a mindset that fuels growth, problem-solving, and real success. Let’s find that *Goldilocks* sweet spot together! Sponsors making this episode possible: -Ancient Nutrition: Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/DRLEAF. -Hero: I love that Hero has monthly small batch drops of indulgent favorites like the popular two gram net carb Hero Croissant and new surprises coming each month this year! And for a limited time Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code DRLEAF at checkout. -Zocdoc:  Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! 📫 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.

    29 min

  5. 12 FEB

    Embrace Your Mortality to Truly Live

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 New Year's resolutions? Overdone. Instead, imagine your deathbed. Inspired by a Wall Street Journal article on Panera Bread founder Ron Schaich, this episode explores the power of a premortem—a life audit that ensures you won’t wait until the end to decide if you’re proud of your life. From Buddhist teachings to Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks, I share how this practice reshaped my own priorities after a personal tragedy. What can you do in the next five years that you’ll respect looking back from your deathbed? Tune in for a perspective shift that just might change your life. Sponsors making this episode possible: -PUORI: I have an amazing deal for you: right now you get an amazing 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase – still such great savings. -BIOPTIMIZERS MUSHROOM BREAKTHROUGH: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. And the great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee. 📫 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.

    30 min

  6. 5 FEB

    Loneliness Isn't the Problem—Your Thoughts Are

    Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1 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. Sponsors making this episode possible: -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.

    27 min

  7. 29 ENE

    Moving past your PAST

    it’s time for some real talk. In this episode, I dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us — childhood trauma and how it shapes who we are today. Let’s face it, what we experience when we're young leaves a lasting impact on our mental, emotional, and even physical health. But here's the thing: just focusing on the bad stuff can keep us stuck in the past. I break down the groundbreaking research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they’re linked to long-term health issues. But I also shine a light on something just as important — Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and how they can help heal and build resilience, even if you've had a rough start in life. Healing isn’t about ignoring the negative, but it’s also not about getting lost in it. I share practical tips like balancing your memories of the past and practicing the 3:1 thought ratio — a powerful tool to help shift your mindset when you're spiraling. Trust me, it works. This conversation isn’t about pretending everything is perfect or magically fixing deep-rooted pain overnight. It’s about finding hope, healing, and rewriting your story in a way that empowers you to move forward. Let's tap into that incredible strength we all have and find balance on this journey. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible: -PUORI: add Puori (O3) to your routine now! And I have an amazing deal for you: right now you get an amazing 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase – still such great savings. 📫 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.

    31 min

  8. 22 ENE

    Why being kind beats being nice every time

    In this episode, we explore the profound difference between kindness and niceness. While niceness often prioritizes comfort and approval, kindness is rooted in genuine care, bravery, and authenticity. Discover why being kind—not just nice—fosters trust, deeper connections, and long-term growth. You’ll also learn about the science of kindness, from its biochemical benefits like releasing dopamine and oxytocin to its proven impact on mental health. Plus, I’ll share practical tips for incorporating kindness into your daily routine, including the ideal ratio of compliments to criticisms (hint: it’s 5.6:1!) and how acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of well-being. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible: HERO: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code DRLEAF at checkout. ZOCDOC: So stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/leaf to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer!  📫 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.

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

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