Synopsis
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and mental health and mind expert. Whether you are struggling with a traumatic brain injury, anxiety, learning difficulties or depression, or you just want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast is for you! Each podcast will give you tips and tools to equip and empower you to find freedom and overcome mental-ill health.
Episodes
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Episode #57: Is OCD a disease? And can it be managed?
10/12/2018 Duration: 10minIn this episode I discuss intrusive thoughts and OCD- specifically how to manage both and find freedom from a chaotic mind. The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app and get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #56: Do Positive Affirmations Work?
26/11/2018 Duration: 06minPositive affirmations are extremely popular but do they actually work? Is there any benefit to saying these affirmations? In this episode I unpack positive affirmations and discuss whether they work or not.Books mentioned:Think Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-bookSwitch on Your Brain:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brain21 Day Brain Detox Online Program:https://21daybraindetox.com**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #55: Let's talk about Quantum Physics
19/11/2018 Duration: 10minWhat is quantum physics and why is it so important? In this episode I give a brief overview of quantum physics and how it relates to our minds and mental health.Additional Resources/Books:The Perfect You: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-youSwitch on Your Brain: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brainThink Learn Succeed: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book2018 Conference Registration: https://drleafconference.com*Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get more tips, resources, and updates: drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #54: How to Deal with Anger and Toxic People
12/11/2018 Duration: 13minWe all get angry, and often we are justified in our anger. But when does this anger become toxic? When does it start affecting our mental and physical health? And how do we deal with toxic people?In this episode I discuss how to know when you have stepped over into toxic anger, how to deal with anger, and how to deal with toxic people.The Perfect You:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-youThink Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com*Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, and to keep up-to-date on my event schedule and news: https://drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #53: The Dangers of "Christianese"
05/11/2018 Duration: 09minWhat is "Christianese" and why is it dangerous? In this podcast episode I discuss why we need to avoid throwing around phrases we either don't mean or believe.Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.comTHINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #52: What is the Mind-Brain Connection?
29/10/2018 Duration: 10minThe principle of the mind-brain connection is fundamental to all my work, books, teachings, and talks therefore it's important to understand how it works.In this podcast I break down the difference between the mind and brain, how they work, and why it is important to understand this connection.Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.comTHINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #51: Dealing with Guilt as a Parent
22/10/2018 Duration: 08minI'm a mom of four and I know guilt is a real issue when it comes to parenting. Especially if you are a working mom or dad. So how do we deal with this parent guilt? In this episode I discuss some tips I have used in my own life to find freedom from parent guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #50: Is Social Media Making us Depressed?
15/10/2018 Duration: 08minIs technology and social media bad for us and our brains?In this podcast episode I discuss the good and the bad of social media, and how to make technology work for us and not against us.Link for my book THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookLink to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #49: Freaking Out in the Love Zone
08/10/2018 Duration: 07minYou have probably heard me talk about "freaking out in the love zone," but what does that actually mean and how is it beneficial?In this episode I will show you how learning to "Freak out in the Love Zone" will help you quickly and effectively deal with any chaotic or negative situation in your life without causing more anxiety or toxic stress. Register for my 2018 Conference here: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #48: 5 Tips to Help Children with Anxiety
01/10/2018 Duration: 08minI have been getting a lot of questions lately about children and anxiety, specifically how to help children deal with anxiety and depression. So I decided a podcast on this was necessary! In this episode I give 5 tips I have used in my own life with my own children, and used with my patients as well as parents of patients. Link to 21 Day Brain Detox:https://www.21daybraindetox.comLink to THINK LEARN SUCCEED:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Podcast Episode #47: Interview with Althea Van Wyk
03/09/2018 Duration: 23minAnother incredible interview!In this episode I interview Althea Van Wyk who shares her incredible story of how she overcame some of the hardest challenges in life, and how she used her mind to, despite the odds, become a successful businesswoman and leader.For more info on Althea: https://altheavwyk.comOrder my new book here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #46: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 2
27/08/2018 Duration: 26minPart two of my interview with Rusty Labuschagne. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first :)For more info on Rusty, and to get his book click here: https://beatingchains.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #45: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 1
20/08/2018 Duration: 37minOne of the most interesting and powerful interviews I have done!In this episode I interview Rusty Labuschagne who was unjustly thrown into prison for ten years even though he was innocent! In this interview, he recounts his horrendous story of life in prison, and how he used his mind to overcome the trauma and forgive those who hurt him. This is truly a testimony to the power of our minds! For more info on Rusty and to get his book click here: https://beatingchains.com Part 2 will be out next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #44: Mindsets for Success Part 6: The Healthy Stress, Expectancy, Willpower, and Spiritual Mindsets
15/08/2018 Duration: 12minA mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, or put you in reverse drive if you are not careful.In this episode I continue the discussion on mindsets for success, focusing on the Healthy Stress, Expectancy, Willpower, and Spiritual Mindsets.For more information, check out my new book THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #43: Mindsets for Success Part 5: The Community and Support Mindsets
07/08/2018 Duration: 11minA mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, or put you in reverse drive if you are not careful. In this episode I continue the discussion on mindsets for success, focusing on the Community and Support Mindsets.For more info and to get my bok THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.comFor more info on the Whole Mind Project: http://www.wholemindproject.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #42: Mindsets for Success Part 4: The Time, Possible, and Gratitude Mindsets
30/07/2018 Duration: 12minSee failures as opportunities to gain more knowledge.A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, or put you in reverse drive if you are not careful.In this episode I discuss the Time, Possible, and Gratitude Mindsets.For more info, get my book THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #41: Mindsets for Success Part 3: The Controlled Emotions, Forgiveness, and Happiness Mindsets
24/07/2018 Duration: 14minA mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, or put you in reverse drive if you are not careful.In this episode I continue the discussion on mindsets for success from my new book THINK LEARN SUCCEED, specifically focusing on the controlled emotions, forgiveness, and happiness mindsets.For more infomation on mindsets and to pre-order my new book THINK LEARN SUCEED click here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #40: Mindsets for Success Part 2: The Controlled Thinking and Words Mindsets
15/07/2018 Duration: 16minAn unregulated thought life can hold you back from achieving your goals. In this episode I continue the discussion on mindsets for success from my new book THINK LEARN SUCCEED, specifically focusing on the controlled thinking mindset and the words mindset.For more infomation on mindsets and to pre-order my new book THINK LEARN SUCEED click here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #39: 15 Mindsets that will lead to success in school, work, and life PART 1
09/07/2018 Duration: 13minA mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, or put you in reverse drive if you are not careful.Over the next few weeks I will be walking you through the 15 mindsets I identified in my new book THINK LEARN SUCCEED that succeessful people have, and how to cultivate these mindsets, beginning with the THINKER MINDSET.For more infomation on mindsets and to pre-order my new book THINK LEARN SUCEED click here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #38: Stress and Women's Health
04/07/2018 Duration: 14minIn this episode I interview Dr. Lillian Robertson on stress, the impact of toxic stress on women's health, and how to deal with stress and identity issues as women. Dr. Lillian is a board-certified OB/GYN and memebr of my Integrated Mind Network: https://drleaf.com/about/integrated-mind-network/lillian-robertson/Dr. Lillian will also be a guest speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.