CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf
CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions.

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Recent Episodes

Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things (with Jeff Krasnos)
MAR 26, 2025
Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things (with Jeff Krasnos)

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In this insightful episode I sit down with Jeff Krasno, author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Jeff shares his personal journey from a diabetes diagnosis to reclaiming health through embracing life's challenges. We delve into the concept of 'good stress'—how practices like fasting, cold exposure, and engaging in difficult conversations can enhance physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Jeff also discusses the evolutionary mismatch between our ancestors' stressors and today's comforts, offering practical strategies to harness stress for growth and resilience. Tune in to discover how doing hard things can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life!


Get Jeff's book here: https://onecommune.mykajabi.com/goodstressbook?preview_theme_id=2159005940



Sponsors making this episode possible:

 ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!


AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer!



📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com



🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf



*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.



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49 MIN
Do you suffer from FOBO (Fear of Better Options)?
MAR 19, 2025
Do you suffer from FOBO (Fear of Better Options)?

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Are FOBO (Fear of Better Options) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) running your life? The constant chase for the “best” choice can leave you mentally drained, stuck in decision paralysis, and dissatisfied—even when you do decide. In this episode, we break down Barry Schwartz’s Paradox of Choice and uncover the hidden mental costs of overchoice. Learn four powerful strategies—including pre-deciding, setting digital boundaries, and using the Neurocycle—to clear the chaos, simplify decisions, and take back control of your mind. Tune in and start thinking deeply, living intentionally, and hacking your brain for a better life!


Sponsors making this episode possible:

PUORI: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAFand use my promo code DRLEAF, or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase.


BiOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. The great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!


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📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com



🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf



*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.



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23 MIN
7 Life-Changing Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner
MAR 12, 2025
7 Life-Changing Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner

Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1


What if a few mindset shifts could change everything? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 life-changing truths that can transform the way you think, feel, and interact with the world. From managing expectations without resentment to setting healthy boundaries, embracing rest, and making kindness your superpower—these insights will help you rewire your mind for more peace, wisdom, and resilience.


Sponsors making this episode possible:

  • AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! 
  • Ancient Nutrition: Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/DRLEAF
  • Ollie Dog Food: Give your pup a fresh start this new year by letting them taste test a personalized meal plan with Ollie! Head to Ollie.com/DRLEAF, tell them all about your dog, and use code DRLEAF to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you're not completely satisfied, you'll get your money back.



📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com



🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf



*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.



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25 MIN
5 Neuroscientific And Slightly Hilarious Cheat Codes To Hack Life
MAR 5, 2025
5 Neuroscientific And Slightly Hilarious Cheat Codes To Hack Life

Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1


Want to hack your brain for a better life? In this episode, we’re diving into five science-backed psychological "cheat codes" that can help you build better connections, stop overthinking, and boost confidence—all with the power of neuroscience. From the magic of asking for favors to the game-changing 3-second eye contact rule, these simple tricks are backed by your brain’s wiring. Tune in to learn how to make your mind work for you instead of against you!



Sponsors making this episode possible:

PUORI: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAFand use my promo code DRLEAF, or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase.


BIOPTIMIZERS MUSHROOM BREAKTHROUGH: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. The great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!



📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com



🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf



*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.



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17 MIN
Soft Life: The Science of Thriving Without the Hustle
FEB 26, 2025
Soft Life: The Science of Thriving Without the Hustle

Pre-order my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Hurry-Finding-Overwhelmed-Stressed/dp/0801093260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDyjiWpiM9uAO4e1rDROIg.2fzlEXTA_MwJYfZP5WYga80TJaLfUfl2Z2lXGclynhA&qid=1738788667&sr=8-1



Is hustle culture crushing your well-being? It’s time to rethink success. In this episode, we dive into the ‘Soft Life’—a movement that isn’t about laziness but radical self-preservation. Learn how rejecting burnout, prioritizing rest, and rewiring your brain can lead to sustainable happiness. I’ll share personal insights, neuroscience-backed strategies, and practical ways to step off the productivity treadmill. Ready to redefine success on your terms? Let’s do it together.


Sponsors making this episode possible:

Pouri: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase - still such great savings.


Bioptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. And the great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee.


Ollie Dog Food: Give your pup a fresh start this new year by letting them taste test a personalized meal plan with Ollie! Head to Ollie.com/DRLEAF, tell them all about your dog, and use code DRLEAF to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. 




📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com



🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



GET IN TOUCH:

🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf



*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38 MIN