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 study on the chemical imbalance…
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 choices? In this podcast (episode #409)…
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? Well, it is not all…
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 new study that explored whether…
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 this podcast (episode #407) and blog,…
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 to control things we cannot.…
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 all too often ignored. However,…
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 our brain waves to improve…
‘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 brain injuries, which often go…
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 co-regulates by staying present for…
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 to meditate and de-clutter our…
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, how we can learn to…
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 for cannabis addiction, say the…
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 one of the most significant…
The Healing Power of Laughing At Yourself
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #394) and blog, I talk about the benefits of laughing at yourself. Laughter neutralizes situations, and a neutral situation is a safe space…
