Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness, UTSW Researcher Reports
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – The role of the microbiome in intestinal and systemic health has garnered close attention among researchers for many years. Now…
Debunking the Serotonin-Depression Theory (with Psychiatrist & Professor Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #415) and blog, I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about her new…
Why Having Too Many Choices May Be Messing Up Your Mental Health + How to Become a Better Decision Maker and Overcome Buyer’s Remorse (with professor Barry Schwartz)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – I think we can all agree that freedom of choice is a good thing, but what happens when there are too many…
How to Become a Responder Not a Reactor + How Arguments Affect Your DNA & How to Use Mind Management to Resolve an Argument
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right?…
Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-Processed Foods May be to Blame
Florida Atlantic University via Newswise – Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a…
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…
12 Less Stress Back to School Strategies
Dr. Don Colbert – Stress is a natural, even useful, part of life. It can warn us that we are taking on too much or trying…
The Psychology Behind Nail Biting
Dr. Nicola Williams, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Nail biting is a common behavior often viewed as nothing more than an annoying habit. The behavior is…
How to Balance Your Brainwaves, the Different Brain Frequencies & How They Impact Your State of Mind + The Difference Between the Mind & Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #406) and blog, I talk about what brain waves are, why they are important and how we can balance…
‘There’s Something Wrong with Me’: Domestic Abuse Victims Could Have Traumatic Brain Injuries
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Domestic violence is a terrible crime, often leading to a lifetime of emotional and physical scars. That can include traumatic…
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,…
High-Strength Cannabis Linked to Addiction and Mental Health Problems
University of Bath via Newswise – As the strength or potency of cannabis products has increased internationally over the years, so have rates of people being treated…
Mindful Eating Improves Digestive Function, Study Suggests
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Stress affects the body in a variety of ways. An individual can experience any number of symptoms that are stress related, but…
