The Dr. Leaf Show
Episodes
Episode #107: How to use technology & temperature to solve sleeping problems + more tips to help improve sleep fitness and quality, what happens in our brain when don’t sleep enough and more!
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard how technology disrupts our sleep, and how a lack of sleep can and will affect our mental and physical health. Well, in this episode...
Episode #106: Interview with Dr. Josh Axe: Can Keto improve your mental health? + The best essential oils for brain health, foods to eat to improve brain & gut health, leaky gut syndrome and more
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Dr. Josh Axe on the Keto Diet, essential oils, leaky gut syndrome, how to improve our gut health and brain health, how he ...
Episode #105: How to recognize the early signs of depression and how to recover from depression + tips to help someone else who may be struggling with depression
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode I sit down (via Skype!) with my producer, and daughter, Dominique to discuss depression. Dominique shares her struggles with d...
Episode #104: Mental health tips for entrepreneurs + how to turn failures and weaknesses into a thriving career and life with serial entrepreneur Mark Metry
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being an entrepreneur is tough. Burnout, loneliness, constant failure... the list goes on. As someone who started my own company I know first hand how...
Episode #103: 3 Mental Self-Care Habits of the Happiest People
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there some people who just seem to always be happy no matter what? What is their secret? Today, people are obsessed with achieving happiness ...
Episode #102: My secret to keeping my brain and body toxin-free + how I manage my mental health and avoid burnout
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share one of my secrets to keeping my brain and body healthy and toxin-free: infrared saunas! This episode covers everything from th...
Episode #101: 5 Reasons why swearing can be good for your mental health!
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yes you read that right: swearing can be good for your mental health! How? Listen to find out! Special offers from our sponsors: Get 15% off your en...
Episode #100: A cup of tea a day to keep the anxiety away! How tea can boost mental and brain health with special guest Simon Cheng, CEO & founder of Pique Tea
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tea is one of the most nutrient dense drinks on this planet, and filled with compounds and chemicals that are natural mental health and happiness boos...
Episode #99: When a Mental Crisis Results in Jail or Hospitalization + What we should all know about the mental health legal system, How it is failing, and what we can do about it
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I interview Judge Shelyna Brown and Lori Volkman, JD on the current state of the mental health legal system, how it's failing to help ...
Episode #98: Why do we keep making wrong decisions? + Tips to help you become an expert decision maker
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am sure you have asked yourself many times why you keep making the same wrong decision. I know I have! So in this episode I discuss the 4 main reaso...
Episode #97: The one secret to guarantee better sleep + more bonus tips to help you fall asleep faster & stay asleep
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep at night? We've all been there. Tossing and turning, anxiety levels rising.... Maybe you have tried eve...
Episode #96: The influence of genetics, how to stop toxic thinking, how to form healthy habits, the beauty of failure, and more (Interview on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast)
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the full interview I did recently on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast! I really enjoyed doing this interview and hope you find it helpf...
Episode #95: Is the self-help industry contributing to the loneliness epidemic? + Tips to help overcome, or help someone else overcome, loneliness and isolation
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss why I believe the self-help industry is doing more harm than good, and how it is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and...
Podcast #94: How to repair & boost gut microbiome health to boost mental health + Tips to improve overall digestion, reduce bloating, and more!
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The gut and brain are closely connected, so when your gut is unhealthy your brain and mental health may suffer. But with the right knowledge you can e...
Episode #92: How to deal with a panic attack in the moment + tips to prevent panic attacks in the future
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have all experienced those moments of panic when we feel ourselves going into total shutdown mode. It can happen unexpectedly, and often at night. ...
Episode #91: How red light therapy can improve mental & brain health, help with sleep issues, reduce brain damage from traumatic brain injuries and so much more!
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Wes from Joovv on all things red light therapy, what it is, how it can help with our memory and cognition, and how it can ...
Episode #90: 3 Simple nutrition tips to boost brain & mental health AND improve memory & cognition
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition!-THINK AND...
Episode #89: How to NOT let toxic people, words, or situations affect your mental health
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to dea...
Episode #88: “Healing begins with feeling” Interview with Lori Volkman on why we need to feel and embrace our pain and suffering & how to deal with trauma
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have suffered a trauma recently and find it hard to move on, or maybe you find yourself struggling to deal with the hardships in life, then thi...
Episode #87: What is Alzheimer's? + Tips to prevent it & how to help someone who has Alzheimer's
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss what Alzheimer's is, how it develops, how to prevent it, and how to help someone in your family or someone you know who may ...
Episode #86: 4 tips to help drastically reduce anxiety in your life
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss 4 simple and practical tips to help you reduce anxiety in your life immediately. These four steps will help you build up you...
Episode #85: How to recognize the early signs of burnout + tips to prevent and overcome mental burnout
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday I receive questions on how to deal with burnout and it seems like more and more people are struggling with major mental health issues that ar...
Episode #84: 8 Simple steps to build up your stress resilience
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know stress can actually be good for you if managed correctly? And did you know there are things you can do now in your life to help you bette...
Episode #83: Why we need to argue more, the mental health benefits of arguing + tips to argue correctly and resolve issues fast
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know arguing can actually be good for your mental health? In this episode I discuss how arguing can improve your mental health, how to correct...
Episode #82: 4 Mental Strategies to Help You Turn Your Worst Day or Week Around
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have bad days (or even bad weeks!) so in this episode I discuss 4 mental strategies to help you deal with bad days and weeks.2019 Mental Health...
Episode #81: How to deal with difficult people and how to help them + tips to protect your own mental health while dealing with difficult people
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that one person in our lives who is just so difficult to be around. Maybe it's a friend, a spouse, a child, a sister...In this episode I d...
Episode #80: 5 MORE Simple and Effective Mental Self-Care Tips Guaranteed to Reduce Anxiety in Your Life and Boost Brain Health PART 2
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss 5 more simple and effective mental self-care techniques that will not only increase brain health, decrease anxiety, but also...
Episode #79: 10 Simple & Effective Mental Self-Care Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Reduce Anxiety (Part 1)
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss 5 simple, practical, and effective tips that are guaranteed to boost your mental health and reduce anxiety in your life. Tun...
Episode #78: How to deal with performance anxiety + tips to overcome mental blocks
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pr...
Episode #77: Why do we keep making the same mistakes? + How to stop bad habits
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again even though we know it's wrong? How do we stop this? In this episode I discuss why we kee...
Episode #76: What is social anxiety and how do we stop it?
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I really struggled with social anxiety, and sometimes still do but there is a way to overcome this. In this episode I discuss what is social anxiety, ...
Episode #75: Are you a people pleaser?+ Why it's dangerous and how to stop
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the difference between people-pleasing & peace-making, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, why it's dangerous, and ...
Episode #74: Is overthinking messing up your mental health? + Tips to help you stop overthinking & overanalyzing
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself overthinking and overanalyzing every situation? Or perhaps it's something someone said? Do you find yourself getting more and mor...
Episode #73: 5 Steps to Identify & Eliminate the Root of Anxiety (and other mental ill-health issues)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many people have asked me how to find the root of anxiety, depression, etc. We can feel the effects but in order to overcome these mental health is...
Episode #72: How to correctly deal with disappointment and failure
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have all had to face failure and disappointment in our lives. These negative experiences can really drain us emotionally and mentally, and if not d...
Episode #71: Why is change so hard? + Tips to help train your brain to deal with, and love, change + how to know when change is good & worth the effort
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An overwhelming majority fear and avoid change, yet change is one of the best things for mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Even ...
Episode #70: Why do we hate Mondays? + Tips to help you mentally prepare for a busy week & avoid burnout
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have all experienced the Monday blues and Sunday scares. Some of you may experience it so intensely it may leave you feeling sick with anxiety. So ...
Episode #69: Why do we forget things? Is it normal to forget? + 5 Steps to improve your memory and why correct learning can improve your mental health
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we forget names? Why is learning important? In this episode I discuss the main reasons we forget things, how to improve memory and learn even i...
Episode #68: Why mindfulness is not enough + 5 steps to overcoming a mental health crisis
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is a very hot topic now. And there are many benefits to being mindful through prayer or meditation. However, research has shown that mindf...
Episode #67: How to Stop the Shame Spiral
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have all felt shame and guilt in our lives, and sometimes it feels like it never ends. We feel guilty for feeling guilty, and we feel ashamed to fe...
Episode #66: The Left Brain/Right Brain Lie + Debunking Other Popular Brain Myths
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I break down the 4 most popular brain myths in society, why they are myths, and what the science is actually saying. This is the secon...
Episode #65: Why do we remember the negative more than the positive? Plus 5 Tips to help you stop negative thinking habits!
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we remember bad haircuts more than good ones? Why does it feel so much easier to think negatively than positively? In this episode I discuss wh...
Episode #64: How to help teenagers and young children deal with identity issues
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how to use the concepts in the Perfect You to help young children and/or teenagers find their identities and understand thei...
Episode #63: How to use your Discomfort Zones to Regulate your Thinking and Improve Your Mental Health
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the 4 types of discomfort zones, and how to use these as tools to regulate your thinking and improve mental health. This is ...
Episode #62: Debunking the IQ and Personality Profile Myth
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss why IQ tests and personality profiles are not good, and can be misleading and often damaging. I also discuss a better altern...
Episode #61: Why the Current Mental Health System is Failing to Help People
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health issues are not on the rise- rather it is the mismanagement of mental health that is increasing. In this episode I discuss why the curre...
Episode #60: The First Step to Improving Your Mental Health
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I want to make mental health a priority this year.So what's the first step to improving your mental health? Finding and understanding your unique iden...
Episode #59: Redefining Anxiety - It is not a disorder but rather a signal
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is a hot topic at the moment. Everywhere we are seeing stats and headlines telling us there is an anxiety epidemic. I disagree and in this pod...
Episode #58: How to Build Your Brain to Improve Your Mental Health
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health is to build your brain?In this episode I talk about what building your br...
Episode #57: Is OCD a disease? And can it be managed?
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss intrusive thoughts and OCD- specifically how to manage both and find freedom from a chaotic mind. The SWITCH app is coming ...
Episode #56: Do Positive Affirmations Work?
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Positive affirmations are extremely popular but do they actually work? Is there any benefit to saying these affirmations? In this episode I unpack pos...
Episode #55: Let's talk about Quantum Physics
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is quantum physics and why is it so important? In this episode I give a brief overview of quantum physics and how it relates to our minds and men...
Episode #54: How to Deal with Anger and Toxic People
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all get angry, and often we are justified in our anger. But when does this anger become toxic? When does it start affecting our mental and physical...
Episode #53: The Dangers of "Christianese"
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is "Christianese" and why is it dangerous? In this podcast episode I discuss why we need to avoid throwing around phrases we either don't mean or...
Episode #52: What is the Mind-Brain Connection?
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The principle of the mind-brain connection is fundamental to all my work, books, teachings, and talks therefore it's important to understand how it wo...
Episode #51: Dealing with Guilt as a Parent
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a mom of four and I know guilt is a real issue when it comes to parenting. Especially if you are a working mom or dad. So how do we deal with thi...
Episode #50: Is Social Media Making us Depressed?
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is technology and social media bad for us and our brains?In this podcast episode I discuss the good and the bad of social media, and how to make techn...
Episode #49: Freaking Out in the Love Zone
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard me talk about "freaking out in the love zone," but what does that actually mean and how is it beneficial?In this episode I wil...
Episode #48: 5 Tips to Help Children with Anxiety
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have been getting a lot of questions lately about children and anxiety, specifically how to help children deal with anxiety and depression. So I dec...
Podcast Episode #47: Interview with Althea Van Wyk
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another incredible interview!In this episode I interview Althea Van Wyk who shares her incredible story of how she overcame some of the hardest challe...
Episode #46: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 2
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of my interview with Rusty Labuschagne. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first :)For more info on Rusty, and to get his book click here: https://...
Episode #45: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 1
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most interesting and powerful interviews I have done!In this episode I interview Rusty Labuschagne who was unjustly thrown into prison for ...
Episode #44: Mindsets for Success Part 6: The Healthy Stress, Expectancy, Willpower, and Spiritual Mindsets
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you se...
Episode #43: Mindsets for Success Part 5: The Community and Support Mindsets
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you se...
Episode #42: Mindsets for Success Part 4: The Time, Possible, and Gratitude Mindsets
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
See failures as opportunities to gain more knowledge.A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that ge...
Episode #41: Mindsets for Success Part 3: The Controlled Emotions, Forgiveness, and Happiness Mindsets
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you se...
Episode #40: Mindsets for Success Part 2: The Controlled Thinking and Words Mindsets
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An unregulated thought life can hold you back from achieving your goals. In this episode I continue the discussion on mindsets for success from my ne...
Episode #39: 15 Mindsets that will lead to success in school, work, and life PART 1
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you se...
Episode #38: Stress and Women's Health
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Dr. Lillian Robertson on stress, the impact of toxic stress on women's health, and how to deal with stress and identity is...
Episode #37: The Dangers of Psychotropic Medications (with Dr. Peter Breggin)
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are psychotropic medications and why are they dangerous? In this episode I interview Dr. Peter Breggin, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, on psycho...
Episode #36: Suicide: How we can help ourselves AND other's find healing
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a problem.More and more people are choosing to take their own lives. More and more people see death as the solution to the difficulties they ...
Episode #35: Dealing with Depression
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Dr. Jason Littleton on depression, anxiety, and the mind-body connection, as well as offer solutions to these mental healt...
Episode #34: PCOS- What is it and how do we treat it?
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in every 10 women? In this episode I discuss PCOS and how to treat it with Dr. Irinel and...
Episode #33: Forgiveness and the mind-body connection with Dr. David Levy Part 2
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I continue the discussion on forgiveness and the mind with Dr. David Levy; going further in-depth and exploring how to find freedom. D...
Episode #32: Faith, Forgiveness, and the Mind with Dr. David Levy
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Dr. David Levy, one of the top neurosurgeons in the U.S, on his journey to find faith and forgiveness. Dr. David will be a...
Episode #31: Understanding Children and their Hormones with Dr. Irinel Stanciu
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss children, hormones, puberty and more with Dr. Irinel Stanciu, an endocrinologist, member of my Integrated Mind Network, and ...
Episode #30: 6 More Tips to THINK better, EAT better, and LIVE better!
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give you 6 MORE tips to help you think better, eat better, and live better! For more information, check out chapter 20 in my book TH...
Episode #29: 6 Tips to THINK better, EAT better, and LIVE better!
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give you 6 tips to help you think better, eat better, and live better! For more information, check out chapter 20 in my book THINK A...
Episode #28: What happens in our brains and bodies when we don't sleep
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know a lack of sleep can cause weight gain? In this episode I discuss what happens in our brains and bodies when we don't get enough sleep, an...
Episode #27: Postpartum Depression, Infertility, and More with Dr. Lillian
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss everything from postpartum depression to infertility and more with Dr. Lillian Lockett Robertson OB/GYN. Be sure to subscrib...
Episode #26: Supplements, GMOs, and more!
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are supplements really that good for us? What are GMOs and why are they so controversial? In this episode I discuss all things related to supplements,...
Episode #25: Mind-Emotions-Gut Connection
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we stress eat? In this episode I discuss the mind-gut connections and why it is so dangerous to eat when stressed. For more info che...
Episode #24: Toxic schedules and television are damaging our minds and bodies
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crazy schedules and too much television lead to one thing: unhealthy lifestyle choices. In this episode I discuss the affects of crazy schedules and t...
Episode #23: Is modern day marketing hurting our health?
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fast food advertising is everywhere. Could this be contributing to the obesity problem? In this episode I discuss the affects of marketing on the mind...
Episode #22: Fats to make you thin?
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the different types of fats, what are good fats, what are bad fats, and the best fats for our brains! For more information c...
Episode #21: The Truth About Protein
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is protein? Why do we need it? Animal protein or plant protein? In this episode I discuss all things related to protein and the mind. For more in...
Episode #19: The Great Gluten Debate
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To eat gluten or not to eat gluten... that is the big question everyone is asking nowadays. In this episode I tackle this tricky subject and the impor...
Episode #20: Sugar, Sugar, Everywhere!
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is sugar in all forms bad for us? The answer is YES and NO. In this episode I discuss the good, bad, and ugly side of sugar. For more info check out c...
Episode #18: How to get your energy back with Dr. Jason Littleton
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Constantly feel tired, worn out, and unable to achieve your goals? Then you need to listen to this podcast! In this episode I interview Dr. Jason Litt...
Episode #17: Overcoming Food Addictions and Eating Disorders
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview my daughter Jessica who struggled with bulimia for many years. We talk about her struggle and how she overcame this eatin...
Episode #16: ADD and ADHD Part 4
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The last episode in my series on ADD and ADHD! In this episode I give resources, tips and more on how to overcome the ADD or ADHD label. Hosted on Aca...
Episode #14: My response to the increase in mass shootings and violence
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is not just one solution to the increase in mass shootings becuase there is not just one problem. In this podcast I present the problems and giv...
Episode #15: ADD and ADHD Part 3
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I continue the discussion on ADD and ADHD. What are these labels? How do we overcome them? Be sure to listen to Part 1 and 2 before li...
Episode #13: ADD and ADHD Part 2
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, Dr. Avery Jackson was labeled ADHD. His mother did not accept the label and he went on to become one of the top neurosurgeons in the U.S....
Episode #12: ADD and ADHD Part 1
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout my 30 years in the fields of education and science I have worked with many people misdiagnosed with ADD and ADHD. In this podcast, I begin ...
Episode #11: Relationships and the Mind Part 2
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the differences between the male/female brain, and how to understand and bridge those differences to improve relationships, ...
Episode #10: Relationships and The Mind Part 1
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how to improve and maintain successful relationships based on my research and understanding of the mind and neuroscience. Fo...
Episode #9: Hormones and the Mind with Dr. Irinel
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss hormones, the thyroid, and the mind-body connection with Dr. Irinel Stanciu, one of the leading endocrinologists in the U.S....
Episode #8: Dealing with Grief
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently lost a loved one? Still trying to deal with the loss of a spouse? In this episode I talk about how to deal with grief based on my experience ...
Episode #7: Social Media and the Mind Part 2
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of my series on social media and the mind. In this episode I continue the discussion on the effects of social media on the mind and how to use ...