Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

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 current mental health system is failing to help people, and what we can do about this. I also discuss psychotropic medication, and how fo find healing if you struggle with mental ill-health. This is the second podcast in my Perfect You series.  **This is informative and NOT individual medical advice. **DRUG WITHDRAWAL should ALWAYS be done under the supervision of a qualified professional. These drugs alter your brain chemistry, and withdrawal can be a difficult process. There are thousands of patient-run sites on withdrawal from psychoactive substances on the Internet, and many books available in stores and online. We suggest you begin looking at the resources page on Mad in America. Dr. Peter Breggin also has a brilliant book on withdrawal: https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/ **For general information on the current state of psychiatry please visit http://www.madinamerica.com.  **To report any adverse psychotropic drug effects you have experienced, and for more detailed individual drug information, please visit https://rxisk.org/ Additional Resources: https://drleaf.com/blog/ http://podcast.drleaf.com/e/episode-37-the-dangers-of-psychotropic-medications-with-dr-peter-breggin/   https://breggin.com The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com    About the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club: I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one. Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get tough. Once you learn how your unique mind works, you will begin to understand how to make positive changes in your life. So how does this January book club work? 1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99, so you save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible. 2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts: YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULEWeek One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62zDofq-gU Week Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10 Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session! If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBlz5pDn4pP2lehhxGyhJQ?view_as=subscriber *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date. 3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/. 4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https://drleaf.com/blog/. 5. Follow me on social media to get daily tips and information related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf 6. Get a team together! Community is essential when it comes to  improving our mental health, so plan a date with a few friends and work through the Perfect You together! *Be sure to tag me in group pictures you post to social media so I can repost and share them! 7. If you would like to go more in-depth on the concepts I cover in THE PERFECT YOU, and do an online gift profile quiz, check out my online program The Perfectly You (https://perfectlyyou.com). You can also order the Perfect You workbook and DVD which is not required but will definitely help enhance you experience and help you understand the more tricky concepts: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/the-perfect-you-bundle.

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 identity! In this podcast I will discuss why identity is the very first thing we need to focus on in order to improve our mental health, and how to begin discovering your unique identity.    I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one. Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! So how does this January book club work? 1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99- save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible. 2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts: YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULE Week One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3 Week Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5 Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7 Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10 Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session! If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime.  *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date. 3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/ 4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https://drleaf.com/blog/ 5. Follow me on social media to get daily tips and information related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf 6. Get a team together! Community is essential when it comes to  improving our mental health, so plan a date with a few friends and work through the Perfect You together! *Be sure to tag me in group pictures you post to social media so I can repost and share them! 7. If you would like to go more in-depth on the concepts I cover in THE PERFECT YOU, and do an online gift profile quiz, check out my online program The Perfectly You (https://perfectlyyou.com). You can also order the Perfect You workbook and DVD which is not required but will definitely help enhance you experience and help you understand the more tricky concepts: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/the-perfect-you-bundle

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 podcast I will discuss how anxiety is NOT a disorder and not on the rise. Rather, anxiety is a signal that we need to learn to listen to, and it can be managed without psychotropic medication.  Want to join my January book club? All you have to do is get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for less 35% at https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) and subscribe to my YouTube channel! I will be doing weekly YouTube lives, podcasts, and blogs on concepts discussed in the PERFECT YOU. Be sure to read chapters 1-3 by Jan 4th (our first YouTube Live!) The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com  

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 brain means and how to do it.   The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! SWITCH app info: https://theswitch.app Get 30% off when you pre-order the app today: https://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com 

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 to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app and get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/   **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com 

Positive affirmations are extremely popular but do they actually work? Is there any benefit to saying these affirmations? In this episode I unpack positive affirmations and discuss whether they work or not. Books mentioned: Think Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Switch on Your Brain:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brain 21 Day Brain Detox Online Program:https://21daybraindetox.com **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com   

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 mental health. Additional Resources/Books: The Perfect You: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you Switch on Your Brain: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brain Think Learn Succeed: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book 2018 Conference Registration: https://drleafconference.com *Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get more tips, resources, and updates: drleaf.com

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 health? And how do we deal with toxic people? In this episode I discuss how to know when you have stepped over into toxic anger, how to deal with anger, and how to deal with toxic people. The Perfect You:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you Think Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com *Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, and to keep up-to-date on my event schedule and news: https://drleaf.com

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 believe. Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book

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 works. In this podcast I break down the difference between the mind and brain, how they work, and why it is important to understand this connection. Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book

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 this parent guilt?  In this episode I discuss some tips I have used in my own life to find freedom from parent guilt. 

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 technology work for us and not against us. Link for my book THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com

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 will show you how learning to "Freak out in the Love Zone" will help you quickly and effectively deal with any chaotic or negative situation in your life without causing more anxiety or toxic stress.   Register for my 2018 Conference here: https://drleafconference.com

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 decided a podcast on this was necessary!   In this episode I give 5 tips I have used in my own life with my own children, and used with my patients as well as parents of patients.  Link to 21 Day Brain Detox:https://www.21daybraindetox.com Link to THINK LEARN SUCCEED:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book  

Another incredible interview! In this episode I interview Althea Van Wyk who shares her incredible story of how she overcame some of the hardest challenges in life, and how she used her mind to, despite the odds, become a successful businesswoman and leader. For more info on Althea: https://altheavwyk.com Order my new book here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com