Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

Ryan’s story is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges like addiction, incarceration, and dropping out of school in the 7th grade, he persevered, eventually graduating high school. Today, with 22 years of sobriety under his belt, he started We Level Up, a 9-figure drug and alcohol rehab business that employs over 600 people and impacts more than 10,000 lives each year. Ryan’s mission is to inspire and empower others through coaching and mentorship, sharing the same compassion that transformed his own life.Learn more about Ryan here: https://ryanzofay.com/Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off. 

In this episode I explain how to use the Neurocycle to unwire harmful beliefs about self-worth, and how to use this system to rewire your brain to build healthy new habits around self-confidence and image. I also share some fascinating science on how thoughts are formed to help you better understand what is going on in your brain and how it affects your body, To listen to and watch this full espied ad free get the Neurocycle app! On the app you will get access to hundreds of Neuro Live webinars in addition to other helpful guides and programs. Get the app here:https://www.neurocycle.app/Sponsors making this show possible:-PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout.-BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate,

In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss:How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing.How IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts. How It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness.Learn more about IFS here: https://ifs-institute.com/Sponsors making this show possible:-Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and

In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss:How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspectiveHow unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and bodyHow to use the Neurocycle method to create sustainable healthy perception patternsAnd more!To listen to the full episode AD-FREE get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off. -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee! 

In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about:Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.htmlGet the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/Sponsors making this show possible:-Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout.-IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore’s Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get 25% off their Illumina Face Mask when you use code DRLEAF25 at irestorelaser.com

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Lauren Carreras about:Identifying hidden issues in your marriage + how to begin healing these issuesHow to use the Neurocycle to heal yourself so you can heal relationshipsHow to organise the mental mess in your mind to make sense out of chaotic thoughtsTo work with Lauren visit: https://donewithstuck.com/neurocycleSponsors making this show possible:-iHerb: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at https://www.iherb.com/shop/drleaf Existing customers receive 15% off.

In this exciting episode I interview lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley on:What lucid dreaming is and how to use it to heal traumaWhat your dreams are telling youThe science of nightmares Using lucid dreaming to treat PTSDHow to direct nightmares to your benefit Using lucid dreams to heal grief Sponsors making this show possible:-BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. -Purity Woods: The good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to https://puritywoods.com/mentalmess or enter MENTALMESS at checkout.

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/In this episode I explain what glimmers are, and how these micro-moments can radically change your life and make you you happier. I also share how to embedded these glimmer moments in your brain so they become a healthy permanent part of you. Sponsors making this show possible:-BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough – Your Secret Weapon for Peak Cognitive Performance: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee! 

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/In this episode I share some helpful tips on how to actually rest and relax while taking time off on vacation, or even just on the weekends or after work! I made this episode with tips that have really helped me fully pause and rejuvenate. Sponsors making this show possible: Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app

In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotionsA radical reimagining of what productivity meansDynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionismWays we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyleRecognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habitsCultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions Creating sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to usGet her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Productivity-Reclaim-Emotional-Demands/dp/196230535XThis episode is sponsored by Zocdoc: stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-

In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on:How to identify limits in your life and remove themHow to cultivate sustainable motivation How to create healthy habitsHow to learn things fast And so much more!Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app

In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life.Full video Ad-free on my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/Sponsors making this podcast possible:-Betterhelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. -Ro: With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how to get more involved, and how to reduce burnout and anxiety.Turn your business into a force for good at: https://www.knobl.one/get in touch with Mario Hernandez: mario@knobl.oneJoin a communityof changemakers at:https://philanthropy.network/Sponsors making this podcast possible:BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee! Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an addit

In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to start building sustainable habits in your life download the Neurocycle app today: https://www.neurocycle.app/

In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson also takes us through a helpful tapping exercise.

To watch the full episode ad-free (and hundreds of other webinars!), download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence!

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more.His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life––even after life’s tragedies. He's the author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, while his first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. On October 1, he'll release the Finding Meaning Workbook, filled with self-reflective exercises, navigation techniques for complicated grief, and tools for guilt, rumination, and overwhelming feelings.

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health.

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart.For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this “heart brain” significantly influences our physical and emotional well-being, as well as our perceptions and thoughts.In this episode I interview New York Times bestseller, and one of my dear friends, Kimberly Snyder about the secret to harnessing your heart’s intelligence. Combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science on heart-brain communication, Kimberly offers transformative insights to help you deeply connect to your heart’s power. This episode will lead you through five stages to awaken the vast intelligence and power of your heart.Get Kimberly's new book her

In this podcast I explain the dangers of glorifying working long hours, what it does to your brain and body, and how to correct + protect your health and peace. To listen to the FULL episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app! To get the app visit: https://www.neurocycle.appArticle mentioned: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/working-long-hours-health-effectsThank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:-Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS  or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.