The Dr. Leaf Show
Episodes
Help! I’m so tired all the time
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've rested but you still feel tired all the time. Why? In this episode I explain why you may still be struggling with low energy even though yo...
Finding your courage to do the hard and crazy things
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is courage? How do you find the strength to do more, or less when everything just seems too much? In this episode I explore this and more with Je...
Moving Though Regret
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically, and what we can do to learn how to manage our regrets and ...
How to rebuild your life after trauma and heartbreak
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to bestselling author Brianna Madia about living a life of intention, getting lost on purpose, what it means to be brave, rebui...
It's ok not to be ok!
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the 100% happiness fallacy, and why learning how how to embrace your pain and rewrite your story is an important part of ...
Confronting the “good girl” trap with Elise Loehnen
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “...
Screen time is not as bad as we think
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about screen time, sleep and what the research really tells us about technology use before bed. This is a replay of a Neurolive...
The science of manifestation
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author and philan...
Healing childhood trauma
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how adverse childhood experiences can make us focus on the negative, and how we can manage this and heal the mind, brain ...
Amino acids & mental health: the surprising connection
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion Aminos, about the role protein plays in our mental and physical health, why amino ...
Signs you are too hard on yourself
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about why being hard on yourself can cause unnecessary stress, how to manage your self-expectations, and how to receive self-pr...
The Age of Magical Overthinking
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to linguist, bestselling author and podcast host Amanda Montell about how cognitive biases impact the way we think about and sh...
3 mindsets to unlock resilience & mental toughness
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about 3 mindsets that will strengthen your mental resilience so that you are not blindsided by life!This is a replay of a Neuro...
Prescription for Happiness
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to internist, bestselling author and speaker Dr. Robin Berzin about the relationship between GI health and the mind, why so man...
The dangers of black & white thinking
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how to move beyond black and white thinking and expand your mind. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my ap...
Why do we stay in bad relationships? + how to get out of them
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to NYT bestselling author, speaker and relationship expert Matthew Hussey about how to stop your internal fears from sabotaging...
3 Tips to Reduce Anxiety
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the 3 ways to manage anxiety and make it work for you rather than against you. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I...
Navigating the fertility journey (with Colton Underwood)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to mental health advocate, TV personality, philanthropist, producer, bestselling author, podcast host, and former NFL player Colton Underwood a...
How guilt can make us better people
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the relationship between guilt and compassion, and how to manage feelings of guilt to improve your mental health, relatio...
The connection between Lyme disease and mental health struggles
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview filmmaker and advocate Lindsey Keys about how Lyme disease affects mental health, it's symptoms, and how to manage it...
3 tips to stop overthinking
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast (episode #578) and blog, I talk about 3 ways to stop overthinking. This is a replay of a live webinar I did on my app Neurocycle....
The scandalous but genius Mother of the Mind-Body Revolution
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I interview bestselling author and journalist Pamela Ryckman about her new book, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World...
Cellphones disrupt digestions?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the relationship between what and how we eat and our mental health. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my a...
Conquering panic attacks & curbing anxiety (with Matt Gutman)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our ...
How to begin your healing journey
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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A Woman’s Guide to Better Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The benefits of snoozing your alarm clock
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please...
What’s your Attachment Style? (with Thais Gibson)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why a...
How to break down toxic thoughts using the Neurocycle
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories, and how to change your thoughts and memories through mind management. I al...
How to NOT let stress age you (with Dr. Greg Kelly)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to Dr. Greg Kelly, author, researcher and senior director of Neurohacker, about aging, brain health, the mind-brain-body conn...
How reading fiction makes you smarter & happier
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the many brain benefits of reading fiction! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webina...
5 second strategy to change your life
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and top podcast host Mel Robbins about her book The High 5 Habit, the brain-mind-body connection, buildin...
Dealing with "textxiety"
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience where you see a text come th...
Recognising & Interpreting your Warning Signals
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about your warning signals and what they tell us about what is going on in our lives. This is a replay of a live webinar I did ...
The Friendship Recession
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that ...
How to solidify healthy new habits
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the importance of step 5 in my Neurocycle process: the active reach. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my ...
How to create peace in chaos
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how to find peace amid the chaos of life. Every so often, I feel like my peace is threatened, especially when faced wit...
1 Powerful way to mentally recharge
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about a powerful way to rest and recharge the brain: thinker moments! This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Br...
Accepting being the villain
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how to manage being the “villain” in someone else’s story. It is impossible to always be the “good guy” in life...
Compassion Fatigue: The Signs + Solutions
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a recent replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on the truth behind compassion fatigue. For m...
The problem with "time heals all"
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the problem with the phrase “time heals all”. There are so many phrases that we use without really thinking of thei...
A NASA Astronaut's guide to facing failure
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to NASA astronaut, Columbia professor, speaker, podcast host and bestselling author Dr. Mike Massimino about not accepting fa...
Finding the courage to face your faults
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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How to raise good humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Surprising benefits of curiosity
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The power of “I don’t know” with Dr. Ellen Langer
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I speak with psychologist, Harvard professor and bestselling author Dr. Ellen Langer about what mindfulness is, how our minds affect o...
You mind is NOT your brain
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about the power of the nonconscious mind, and the different parts of the mind and how they work together. This is a replay of ...
How to multiply your time (with Rory Vaden)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to master strategist, best-selling author and speaker Rory Vaden about finding the question you are the answer to and the probl...
Befriending your intrusive thoughts
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about how you can save yourself from the intrusive thoughts that are affecting you. It is important to realize that you are yo...
Making lemonade out of life’s lemons with Tay Lautner
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to Tay Lautner, registered nurse, mental health advocate and co-host of the popular podcast The Squeeze, about her experiences...
Are we too dependent on therapy?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk about what happens when we develop an overreliance on therapy, and how this can potentially affect our ability to work on our...
How to avoid the social media perfection trap
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign...
Toxic Positivity
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Mes...
Addressing Asian-American trauma (with Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Mes...
How nightmares can heal trauma (with Charlie Morley)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign...
Healing your relationship with your body & food with Jessi Jean
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to certified mind-body eating coach and top podcast host Jessi Jean about making peace with food and thriving in a body you lo...
3 Tips to Live a Good Life (from a centenarian!)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 3 scientific strategies to live a good AND long life! This is the subject of so many books and conversations, but in this epi...
5 steps to find the root of your worry & anxiety
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share how to use the 5-step Neurocycle system to manage worry and find the root cause of your anxiety.🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bund...
Why people do bad things: what the Son of Sam killer can teach us about mass killings and the human mind
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to behavioral specialist and author Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli about his fascinating new book Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with Dav...
How to heal intergenerational trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to author, intergenerational trauma expert, and psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué about the impacts of intergenerational trauma, ...
How to worry the right way
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I answer the question: can worry be good for you? And share how to worry in the right way! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ...
How to Be the Love You Seek with Dr. Nicole LePera
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Dr. Nicole LePera on how to heal your relationships, beginning with the one you have with yourself. Whether you struggle t...
The truth about anxiety
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness doesn’t mean you have a mental illness or that there is something wrong with your brain or that somethi...
How to unlock your brain's true powers with Jim Kwik
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview expert brain coach, NYT bestselling author and memory expert Jim Kwik on how to unlock your brain's full powers, how ...
Finding happiness in the mess with Drybar co-founder Alli Webb
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to DryBar founder and best-selling author Alli Webb about finding joy when your life is a mess, how to find yourself again aft...
Ancient secrets for a peaceful life
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 3 tips from the ancient philosophers on how to have a peaceful life. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https:...
How self-care becomes harmful
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share how there is such a thing as too much self-care, and how to know when self-care is actually causing harm rather than healing....
9 Travel tips for better mental health
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a few of my favorite travel tips to help you manage your mental health while on the go! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here:...
9 Tips to help you self-regulate anger
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 9 simple but scientific strategies to help you regulate anger so you don't do something you will regret, and you can bett...
3 tips to improve emotional intelligence
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my top 3 scientific strategies for improving emotional intelligence. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https:...
6 steps to a less anxious life with John Delany
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dr. John Delony about how to recognize and interpret the anxiety signals in your life. John also shares 6 steps to help y...
3 Tips to Rebuild Trust
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Ice-cream: a mental health treatment?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The benefits of jealousy
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
📲Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app In this episode, I share how jealousy can actually be beneficial for your mental heal...
How to eat smarter with Shawn Stevenson
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
📲Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app In episode 525, Dr. Leaf talks with Shawn Stevenson (a Bestselling Author, Entreprene...
6 reasons why personality tests may be harmful
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share 6 reasons why popular personality tests may be dangerous, and I share how to use these tests wisely. 💡OFFERS FROM OUR SPONS...
Identifying your unwanted emotional baggage
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this epsidoe I interview with Dr. Jessica Stern and Dr. Nina Polyné, the hosts of Baggage Drop and members of Wondermind’s Advisory Committee, t...
6 Tips for dealing with draining friendships
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this mini episode I share 6 tips to help you distinguish if afriendship is drianing or recharging, and how to deal with draining ...
How to forgive yourself (with Josh Harris)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW DESCRIPTION: Curiosity is so important because challenging your beliefs is how the mind-brain connection is structured to work, which is neuropla...
4 Tips to Instantly Boost Your Mood
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop sleepwalking your way through the life you don’t want (with Dr. Sara Kubric)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Get the Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In tod...
4 Strategies to help with body image struggles
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Get the Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this epis...
Working through body dysmorphia with Jameela Jamil
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: It’s rare when you find someone who is a public figure and a celebri...
How bird songs can help reduce anxiety
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this mini episode I share how bird songs can alter your brain chemis...
How minimalism can change your brain and life (with The Minimalists!)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode I interview Joshua Fields Millburn and T.K. Coleman, Em...
3 things to NEVER say in an argument
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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How to own your struggles so you can find sustainable healing (with Minaa B.)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Tips to help you with breakup grief
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The mental health strategies that made Kobe Bryant a champion - on and off the court
24 Aug 2023
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Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior
21 Aug 2023
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How to reinvent yourself when you’re stuck in life
17 Aug 2023
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How extreme heat affects the brain + how to prevent any damage
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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How to deal with bullies (advice for adults & kids)
10 Aug 2023
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The one thing to never say when setting boundaries
07 Aug 2023
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How to help your child clean up their mental mess: The ultimate guide for parents & teachers
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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How to teach your kids about boundaries
31 Jul 2023
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How to heal after betrayal (with Lysa Terkeurst)
26 Jul 2023
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6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging narcissism
24 Jul 2023
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How to help sensitive children manage their emotions
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The difference between “safety net” parenting & “helicopter” parenting
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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