CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Podcast 419: An Interview with The First Man to Trek Solo Across Antarctica + How Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to best-selling author and explorer Colin O’ Brady on his adventures in Antarctica, Everest and other incredible places around the world, how to embark on your own life adventure, the power of deep thinking, why we all need to have a “possible mindset”, how to get “unstuck”, and so much more! Colin O’Brady is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. His athletic accomplishments include a world-first solo crossing of Antarctica (which he talks about in his incredible book The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice―Crossing Antarctica Alone), a world-first ocean row across Drake Passage (from South America to Antarctica), and summiting Mt. Everest twice. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE epsiodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-the-first-man-to-trek-solo-across-antarctica-how-to-use-your-mind-to-achieve-your-biggest-goals Get Colin's book here: https://www.colinobrady.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/DRCAROLINELEAF to learn more. -Gladskin: Right now, Gladskin is offering my listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/DRLEAF. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:50, 7:00 Colin’s incredible story 5:00, 18:31 Why Colin wrote his latest book The 12-Hour Walk 7:15 Exploring is an external & INTERNAL journey 10:30 The power of having a ‘possible’ mindset 13:00, 16:25 Our minds have so much strength & power 18:31, 25:00 How to harness the power of the mind through walking 22:00 Colin’s journey across Antarctica 35:00 Colin’s other amazing expeditions & important life lessons he learned 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.

September 22, 2022

45 min

Podcast 418: How to Listen to & Learn from Your Mental & Physical Warning Signals

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about our mental and physical warning signals, what they are, and why we need to listen to them. This podcast is part 3 of my series on the different parts of the mind. Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-listen-to-amp-learn-from-your-mental-amp-physical-warning-signals OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NOOM: Sign up for your trial at noom.com/DRLEAF -Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get up to $40 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:15 What warning signals are & the different types of warning signals 4:40 Warning signals show you thought patterns that are affecting you 7:35 Warning signals help you tune into the nonconscious mind 11:16 These signals also tell you good things! 15:48 Emotions are not illnesses! 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.

September 19, 2022

21 min

Podcast 417: How to redefine the role that trauma plays in your life

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to top podcast host and author Michael Anthony about healing childhood trauma, the power of identity, why we should do something different everyday, the power of helping others, and so much more. Unfortunately, as Michael notes, childhood abuse is prevalent in America and around the world. It is one of the biggest elephants in the room when it comes to mental health. As uncomfortable as it is to face, childhood trauma is something we need to talk about more, and on a much deeper level. Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/michael-anthony Get Michael's book here: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/ OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Nootropics: Just go to nootopia.com/drleaf and enter coupon code DRLEAF10 for an extra 10% off your order, and experience your best mood and mental performance with personalized Nootropics! -ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:00, 11:45 Michael’s incredible story 13:30 Money & success won’t heal us—we have to do the work mentally to overcome & manage what has happened to us 14:30 We can’t run from or suppress trauma—we have to face & deal with it 19:50 How trauma steals our identity & how we can find healing 26:00 We are not just afraid of failure; many of us are afraid of success as well 26:30, 32:00 How to be different, not just “better” 33:40 The importance of knowing what we value & stand for 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.

September 15, 2022

39 min

Podcast 416: How to Tap Into the Nonconcious Mind to Unwire Trauma & Toxic Thinking Habits

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I continue my discussion of the different parts of the mind, and how they are connected. Last week, I spoke about the difference between the nonconscious, subconscious and conscious mind. This week, I am going to talk about how interconnected these three parts of the mind are, and the nature of the nonconscious, “wise” mind. The nonconscious mind is incredible but often misunderstood. Even the word nonconscious is used incorrectly most of the time. Yet it’s worth putting in the effort to try to understand it, because it’s a key player when it comes to mind-management. The more you understand the nonconscious mind, the more you will see that you also have the ability to change your mind. Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-tap-into-the-nonconcious-mind-to-unwire-trauma-toxic-thinking-habits OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Kion: You can now save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases. Just go to getkion.com/DRLEAF. -Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30 Our minds are filled with wisdom! 4:30 The present, past & future are connected in the mind 7:10 How the messiness of life can impact us mentally & physically 8:13 How we can manage our life experiences, even when things are a mess! 9:48 How our wise, noncosncious mind can help us manage the messiness of life 11:50 Why the mind is like a forest of trees 16:15 Why it takes time to manage our mind & change our thinking 18:20 We cannot forget what has happened to us, but we can change our story! We have the power to re-create 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.

September 12, 2022

21 min

Podcast 415: Debunking the Serotonin-Depression Theory (with Psychiatrist & Professor Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about her new study on the chemical imbalance myth, antidepressants as placebo, the causes of depression, how to withdraw from psychiatric drugs, and so much more. Read Dr. Moncrieff's article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/debunking-the-serotonin-depression-theory-with-psychiatrist-professor-dr-joanna-moncrieff OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -ButcherBox: ButcherBox is offering our listeners an incredible deal that they've never offered before—Free Chicken for a Year. Get 2 lbs of free-range, organic chicken breasts for free in every order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30 The new study on depression everyone is talking about 5:50 How antidepressants really work 10:00, 29:00 What the drug-centered approach to psychiatry is & why it is so important 12:00, 16:07 Antidepressants compared with placebo: what we see in the randomized controlled trials data 18:50 The chemical imbalance myth: why it is so worrying 20:00 Depression is not as simple as a brain disease 25:00 Why informed consent is a huge issue in psychiatry 27:45 Psychiatric drugs are not harmless, which is why it is so important we understand what they do & how they can affect us 36:50 Young adults & antidepressants 40:05, 52:00 Withdrawing from psychiatric drugs 56:00 Psychedelics & 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.

September 8, 2022

62 min

Podcast 414: The Difference Between the Nonconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mind

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the interconnected mind, as well as the divisions of the mind and what each part does. In learning about how to use our mind to manage our mind, it helps to understand the divisions of the mind and how these relate to the dynamic nature of thoughts. There are basically two ways of managing the mind: reactively, which generally ends up being messy, or proactively, which is how we clean up our mental mess. Developing a lifelong plan that helps you constantly manage thoughts and their impact is part of a proactive and strategic approach. You can even think of this as “preventative” medicine for your brain! Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-the-nonconscious-subconscious-conscious-mind OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/DRLEAF to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. -Chime: Get started at chime.com/drleaf. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on payer. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:44 The different parts of the mind 6:45 The power of the nonconscious mind 7:30 How our experiences affect the different parts of the mind 8:25 How the mind impacts the physical brain & body 9:13 The different parts of the mind are like a tree in a forest 10:20 What happens to your mind when you sleep 11:20 The importance of awareness & mind management 14:35 Why we need to learn how to listen to the nonconscious mind 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.

September 5, 2022

19 min

Podcast 413: The great psychiatry fraud

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker about the myth of the chemical imbalance, the politics of psychiatry and Big Pharma, and why we need to change the way we think and talk about mental health. Whitaker sees his role as a science journalist as someone who is an honest communicator. Science journalism is a public service—it involves presenting real, evidence-based science to the public, not marketing. This role as an honest communicator shaped Whitaker’s work as director of public relations at Harvard medical school, and eventually led him to investigate how medical professionals can delude themselves, how money and business can corrupt medical practice, including psychiatry, and the myth of the chemical imbalance Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Article mentioned: https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/08/psychiatry-fraud-and-the-case-for-a-class-action-lawsuit/ OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Nootopia: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to www.nootopia.com/drleafgenius and use drleaf10 during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 5:05 Why Robert Whitaker is so passionate about mental health 6:00 The need for real mental health science, not marketing 8:13, 30:00 The myth of the chemical imbalance 9:15 Whitaker’s amazing book Mad in America & psychiatry’s many delusions 11:20 How psychiatric drugs can affect people in the long term 13:12 The recent scientific article that everyone is talking about 16:00, 44:40 We have all been lied to & it is time to take action 24:00 Debunking the myth of progress: the WHO study 27:40, 33:00, 1:12:00 There is hope! 30:00 Why Robert Whitaker started his organization Mad in America 41:00, 1:20:00 The pathologization of childhood 46:00 The disease model has made things worse 55:00 Drug outcomes in real world patients & how psychiatric drugs can impact the brain 1:08:00 How our experiences can change us mentally & physically 1:16:20 What is wrong with the DSM 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.

September 1, 2022

94 min

Episode 412: The Difference Between Helping Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app 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. Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-being-patient-vs-enabling-toxic-behavior-how-to-become-a-super-self-regulator OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $40 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf. -Gladskin: Right now, Gladskin is offering my listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/DRLEAF. -ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 5:03 What is the difference between enabling and empowering? 9:40 What is empowerment, and how can you empower a loved one and help them on their healing journey? 10:00 Why compassion can lead to empowerment OR enablement, if we are not careful 10:53 Why emotions are complicated and can lead to “messy” relationships 11:33 How do you say “no”? 12:00 How to mind manage your relationships with the Neurocycle 13:30 How the Neurocycle can help you make wiser choices and recognize the difference between enabling and empowering 18:50 Why we need to listen to and learn from our emotions and feelings, even the uncomfortable ones! 33:39 Why you cannot fix other people’s problems for them 35:10 How to empower those you love 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.

August 29, 2022

43 min

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