😳 “I might be the problem.”That’s not a trend. That’s a turning point.In this powerful episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf walks you through 8 psychologically disruptive truths that your brain might resist—but your healing may depend on. Rooted in neuroscience and psychoneurobiology, this is your invitation to reflect deeply, interrupt rehearsed patterns, and get radically honest without shame.🧠 You’ll learn:Why your brain treats uncomfortable truth like a threatHow the anterior cingulate cortex and default mode network resist accountabilityWhat happens when shame hijacks healing (and how to stop it)How overidentifying with self-diagnoses can rewire dysfunctionWhy joy is not a reward—it’s a skill your brain can rehearseHow sugar and stillness shrink your brain’s adaptabilityThe neuroscience behind why we push away what we most need to hear💥 Whether it’s facing your patterns, questioning your comfort, or re-evaluating what you call “coping”—this episode is here to interrupt, not to punish. To clarify, not to condemn.🎧 Chapters include:00:00 Facing Your True Self00:57 The Science of Confronting Hard Truths01:39 The Power of Neuroplasticity02:07 Five Hard Truths for Personal Growth03:46 Acknowledging Your Role in Healing06:30 The Impact of Labels on Self-Perception08:58 Happiness as a Practice12:35 The Effects of Sugar on the Brain14:09 The Importance of Movement15:55 Embracing Discomfort for Growth18:23 Reflective Insight Over Shame20:57 Conclusion and Next StepsThis is one of the most powerful episodes we’ve ever recorded—and if it stings, that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It means it landed.📘ORDER: Help in a HurryMy new book, rooted in neuroscience & written for life’s loudest moments.https://helpinahurrybook.com📫 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: / @drcarolineleafGET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: / drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: / drcarolineleaf💻 Facebook: / drleaf#HardTruths #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Neuroscience #Psychoneurobiology #EmotionalGrowth #BrainScience #ShameVsInsight #RadicalHonesty #SelfReflectionDISCLAIMER: 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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The Hidden Link Between Your Gut & Brain
Feeling wired, foggy, or emotionally reactive? Your gut might be the first place to look. In this powerful conversation with research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, founder of Just Thrive, we explore how your microbiome shapes mood, resilience, immunity, and even the way you handle stress. Kiran is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics focused brand among healthcare professionals. He has also been the driving force behind the scientific development of Just Thrive's line of products. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/reference books, has global patents and is a sought after speaker on human health and the microbiome. Kiran brings his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness.You’ll learn why most probiotics don’t survive your stomach acid, the five pillars for protecting your gut-brain connection, and how small shifts can transform your mental clarity. We also cover the surprising science of gut health in pets—and what you can do for them too.Head to https://justthrivehealth.com/DRLEAF to save 20% and start your 90-Day Just Thrive Challenge today. Because when you fuel your gut, you fuel your life!Order my new book Help in a Hurry at http://www.helpinahurrybook.com📌 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to The Dr. Leaf Show: https://drleaf.com/podcast📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeafDISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a professional for personalized support.#Neuroscience #GutBrainConnection #Probiotics #MicrobiomeHealth #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #DigestiveHealth #MindBrainConnection #GutHealthTips #PetHealth #DrCarolineLeaf #HelpInAHurry #StressRelief #AnxietySupport #Bloating #MindsetAndHealth #ImmunityBoost #MicrobiomeScience #HolisticHealth #ScienceBackedWellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alyson Stoner on Healing Childhood Fame, Identity & Mental Health
What happens when childhood fame shapes your identity, rewires your brain, and leaves no roadmap for healing? 🎬In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Alyson Stoner—actor, dancer, singer, activist, and founder of Movement Genius—to explore the hidden costs of early success and the science of reclaiming your inner world.Alyson shares raw insights from their new book Semi Well Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, diving into the pressures of the entertainment industry, the long-term effects of growing up on set, and the neuroscience-backed practices that helped them rebuild.We unpack:• Why stability and “boring” routines are essential for brain and body healing• How fame impacts mental health and identity formation• The toddler-to-train-wreck pipeline in child stardom—and how to break it• Tools for reconnecting with yourself after trauma• The role of community, neuroscience, and intentional practice in real recovery📖 Pre-order Alyson’s book Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir:https://www.amazon.com/Semi-Well-Adjusted-Despite-Literally-Everything-Memoir/dp/1250353491Follow Alyson on instagram: @alysonstoner📖 Order my new book Help in a Hurry:https://www.helpinahurrybook.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that blend science, story, and strategy to help you take back control of your mental and emotional health.📫 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: / @drcarolineleafGET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: / drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: / drcarolineleaf💻 Facebook: / drleafDISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a professional for personalized support.#DrLeaf #AlysonStoner #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #Healing #ChildStar #HelpInAHurry #SemiWellAdjusted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What No One Tells You About Healing in Real Time (Help In a Hurry Launch Special)
It’s launch day!Help In a Hurry is officially out. And in this episode, I’m reading from the book—directly to you. But this isn’t a sales pitch. This is a neuroscience map for when everything’s blurry and loud and "fixing yourself" feels like another to-do. You’ll hear some of the spiciest truths, most personal reframes, and raw insights that didn’t make it to social media. And you’ll leave with a whole new understanding of how fast and how slow real healing actually works.Order my new book Help in a Hurry at www.helpinahurrybook.com📫 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: / @drcarolineleafGET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: / drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: / drcarolineleaf💻 Facebook: / drleafDISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a professional for personalized support.#HelpInAHurry #DrCarolineLeaf #MentalHealthTools #Neuroplasticity #EmotionalRegulation #HealingInChaos #MessyMind #WiseMind #Neurocycle #BrainHealth #MindManagement #AnxietyTools #StressReset #PersonalGrowth #TraumaRecovery #LaunchDayPodcast #SelfHealingScience #HelpInRealTime #MentalHealthPodcast #DrLeafShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sarah Robbins: Losing a Billion-Dollar Business Wasn’t the Hardest Part—This Was
When Sarah Robbins lost her billion-dollar sales business overnight, it wasn’t just income she had to grieve—it was identity, leadership, and the thousands of relationships wired into her brain. In this episode, we talk about how betrayal changes your mental landscape, how forgiveness protects neuroplasticity, and why clarity often comes from knowing who you are when the systems fall away. Sarah shares how she rebuilt her business and emotional stability in just one year—starting not from scratch, but from wisdom.Order Sarah’s new book The Multiply Method: The Multiply MethodFollow Sarah on Instagram: Sarah RobbinsOrder my new book Help in a Hurry at www.helpinahurrybook.comTimeline:00:00 Introduction to Sarah Robbins01:12 Sarah's Journey: From Teacher to Entrepreneur04:29 Facing and Overcoming Profound Loss07:09 The Power of Identity and Forgiveness21:46 The Importance of Community26:00 The Role of Systems in Success28:24 Introducing 'The Multiply Method'31:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts📫 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: / @drcarolineleafGET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: / drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: / drcarolineleaf💻 Facebook: / drleafDISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a professional for personalized support.#Neuroplasticity #Forgiveness #MentalHealthPodcast #Entrepreneurship #GriefAndHealing #SarahRobbins #DrCarolineLeaf #MindsetReset #TheMultiplyMethod #BrainScience #EmotionalHealth #RebuildYourLife #IdentityWork #CommunityGrief #StartOverStrong #TraumaHealing #WomenInLeadership #MindBrainConnection #ResilienceStory #FaithAndNeuroscience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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