6 Strategies to Deescalate Intense Emotions In the Moment
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In…
The Role of Co-Regulation in Building Self-Regulation Skills
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #400) and blog, I talk about co-regulation. Co-regulation is a way of helping someone develop self-regulation. The person…
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 Main Signals of Depression + How to Find Healing
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #397) and blog, I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help,…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes, and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten…
The Surprising Benefits of Disappointment + How to Embrace Disappointment & Use It to Your Advantage
Dr. Caroline Leaf– In this podcast (episode #392) and blog, I talk about managing feelings of disappointment before they negatively affect our mental wellbeing. Disappointment…
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…
How Understanding the Biofield Could Hold the Key to Healing Trauma
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #385) and blog, I talk to Dr. Shamini Jain, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and social entrepreneur, about the science…
New Study Shows Bidirectional Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences via Newswise – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6…
Spending Time in Nature Enhances Health in SURPRISING Ways
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Most people know that spending time outdoors is good for mind and body. There is something magical about walking on the…
A Wet Nose and a Wagging Tail Opens Up a New World for Autistic Kids
University of South Australia via Newswise – A new Australian study looking at the impact of an autism assistance dog for children and their parents has made…
Benefits of Human Touch: Spooning Relieves Stress, Improves Sleep & Deepens Connection
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Perhaps when you’re spooning with your partner at night, sleeping or resting in a connected, intimate position, you’re not thinking…
How Sleep Helps to Process Emotion
University of Bern via Newswise – Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions…
Why You Don’t Need to Hustle to Have a Fulfilling Life + How to Quit the “Cult”of Hustle for Good
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #379) and blog, I talk to former Wall Street lawyer and top podcast host Jordan Harbinger about hustle…
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…