How Sorrow & Longing Can Make Us Whole
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #475) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and speaker Susan Cain about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how…
How Sex Can Improve Your Mind
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #472) and blog, I talk about relationships, communication, sex, and the mind. This is part 1 of a 3-part series. High-quality intimate relationships…
How To Manage Parent Guilt, Burn-Out & Fatigue
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #499) and blog, I talk to Hettie, a concerned mother, about balancing work and play time with her children, especially as a homeschooling…
How to Teach Your Kids About Boundaries
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #504) and blog, I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on…
Marijuana and Schizophrenia?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The evidence linking cannabis use to psychotic disorders is considered strong enough to warrant a public health warning. “Even as proponents of…
5-Steps to Relieve Tinnitus
Al Sears, MD, CNS – My patient T.K. was a wreck. He looked like he hadn’t slept in a week. I asked him what was going on. “It’s nothing you…
How Extreme Heat Affects the Brain + How to Prevent Any Damage
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #508) and blog, I talk about keeping our brains and bodies healthy when it’s extremely hot outside. Although there still needs to be…
Strange Link Between Fat and Brain Health
Al Sears, MD, CNS – By age 60, you have a 50/50 chance of having a clinically enlarged prostate. And it only gets worse every year. When your prostate isn’t…
6 Reasons Why Personality Tests Can Be Harmful
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #524) and blog, I talk about the dangers of relying on personality tests. Personality tests can provide insights into certain aspects of an…
Indian Spice Cuts Dementia Risk by 40%
Al Sears, MD, CNS – By age 60, you have a 50/50 chance of having a clinically enlarged prostate. And it only gets worse every year. When your prostate isn’t…
How Bird Songs Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #516) and blog, I talk about one helpful way to improve your mental wellbeing: listening to bird songs! Bird songs have been known…
Dealing with Textxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #566) and blog, I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience…
How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #437) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming…
When & How to Set Boundaries with Friends
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #436) and blog, I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.…
Eat Mushrooms to Fight Depression
Al Sears, MD, CNS – In a new study using data collected from more than 24,000 Americans, researchers at Penn State found that eating mushrooms every day dramatically lowers your risk…
