Essential Techniques for Self-Healing with Alex Elle
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #433) and blog, I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about…
Discover 10 Ways to Deal With Doom Fatigue
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – It’s everywhere you look these days, doom and gloom, and the world is falling apart. It’s on the television, social media,…
Vacation Health Benefits: How Taking Time Off Changes Your Brain
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – We can probably all agree that leaving the cubicle and heading out on a holiday or taking a midday break…
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding & Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #389) and blog, I talk to holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about the importance…
Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Protect Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this replay from Lewis Howes’ amazing podcast The School of Greatness, I talk about ways to handle the mental conditions that…
This One Common Thing Could Be Damaging Your Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #374) and blog, I talk about learning how to use the mind well and why it is important…
Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are & How to Not Let Them Run Your Life
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #366) and blog, I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker…
How to Make Healthy Choices When It Comes to Eating, Drinking, and Staying Positive During the Holidays
California State University, Dominguez Hills via Newswise – As the holiday season approaches and 2021 draws to a close, three psychology professors from California State University, Dominguez…
The Myth of Multitasking + How to Actually Improve Focus to Get Things Done
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #327) and blog, I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book,…
How the COVID Pandemic Changed Our Brains + How to Mentally Prepare for a Re-Opened Society & Going Back to “Normal”
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #296) and blog, I talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related…
Unwiring Perfectionism + How Flexible Thinking Can Help Reduce Anxiety & Stress (With Poppy Jamie)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #287) and blog, I speak with Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation…
Benefits of Journaling + How to Start (Tips, Prompts, Methods & More)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – It’s not uncommon for teenagers to keep diaries that they use for self-reflection and help blowing off some steam.…
How to Train Your Mind to Fight Off Stress & Viruses
Dr. Caroline Leaf – If anything, this year and the global COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that so much is out of control. Yet there is…
How to Unwire Addiction & Toxic Habits from Our Brains, Why Focusing on “Willpower” is Ineffective and Counterproductive
Dr. Caroline Leaf – The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic…
Yoga Shown to Improve Anxiety, Study Shows
NYU Langone Health via Newswise – Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be…