The Dr. Leaf Show

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)SHOW DESCRIPTION: Little is known about schizophrenia, even today. There is so much misinformation about this kind of mental distress, it is no wonder many people find it confusing and even frightening. In this podcast I speak with NY Times best-selling author and journalist Bob Kolker about his new book, Hidden Valley Road, and the extraordinary story of the Galvin family and their six sons who were diagnosed with schizophrenia in the 1960s/1970s, why so little is known about this type of mental ill-health, past and current treatment options, how to change the narrative around schizophrenia and mental health, and more!  To get Bob's amazing book visit: http://hidden-valley-road.com And follow him on social media: Twitter: @bobkolker Instagram: @bobkolker Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobkolker  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/hidden-valley-road**Special offer's from our episode sponsors**-ThirdLove Bras (If you are like me, you know how hard it is to find a bra that looks and feels good, which is why I love ThirdLove, the most comfortable bra company around!): To get 10% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf-BiOptimizers (The best digestive enzymes, which help keep my brain and gut happy and healthy!):  Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off any order, and save up to 48% off select packages: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafPodcast Highlights4:00 Why are we so afraid of schizophrenia?11:10 Schizophrenia: nature vs. nurture? 12:22 Common misconceptions & myths about schizophrenia20:10 Why we need to see mental ill-health not as a diseases that need to be solved, but about stories that need to be heard and understood25:47 The extraordinary story of the Galvins and how the stigma associated with mental ill-health can affect families for generations35:40 How the story of the Galvin family transformed the way we understand mental health struggles, especially schizophrenia46:25 How mental health can affect the whole family, and where we are currently with schizophrenia treatment **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)Show Description:In this podcast I speak with integrative neurologist Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary about why modern western medicine is failing to heal people, the difference between a health-based and diseased-based approach to medicine, how Ayurvedic medicine and sound therapy can reduce anxiety and heal chronic pain, and more.For more info on Dr. Kulreet visit:https://drkulreetchaudhary.com/https://www.facebook.com/drkulreetchaudharyhttps://twitter.com/drkchaudharyRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sound-therapy-can-reduce-anxiety-heal-chronic-pain-the-benefits-of-ayurvedic-medicine-for-mental-physical-health-with-dr-kulreet-chaudhary**Special offer's from our sponsors**-Blinkist (This is one of my favorite ways to pass the time while exercising and build my brain, which improves mental resilience!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (The quickest and easiest way to stay hydrated, which is an important part of any mental self-care regimen): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.comPodcast Highlights3:00, 19:05 Why our current medical system is failing us5:28 What Ayurvedic medicine is and how it can help you12:14 How sound therapy can improve your mental and physical wellbeing22:04 How the “sound” of your thinking affects your health, right down to the cellular level30:43 The difference between disease management and a health-based approach to medicine, why **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools.-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: Human mental health is infinitely complex. We all battle in different ways, we all struggle, and we all need to learn how to cope, process, feel and experience life’s ups and downs. The fundamental way we do this is by listening to the signals our brain and body send us, like anxiety and depression, and getting to the root of what these mental and physical symptoms are telling us about the imbalance in our life.In this podcast I speak with holistic board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about how it is possible to learn to understand and manage our mental health by embracing these signals and listening to what they have to say, how facing the root of our fears and anxiety helps us find true healing, what a functional medicine approach to mental health looks like, why the current system of mental healthcare needs to change, the relationship between psychotropic medication, withdrawal and mental health, and more!For more info on Dr. Ellen visit: www.ellenvora.com.Follow her on social media: @ellenvoramdRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-begin-finding-the-root-issue-of-your-anxiety-depression-everything-you-need-to-know-about-tapering-off-medication-with-psychiatrist-dr-ellen-vora **Special offers from this episode's sponsors** -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.  -Plushcare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to https://PlushCare.com/drleaf to start your FREE 30-day trial.     Podcast Highlights6:00 Why Ellen went from being an English major at Yale to studying mental health12:30 The questions you should be asking your anxiety or depression to find the root issue(s)22:00 Why it’s vital to look at anxiety and depression as warning signals NOT diseases, and how to identity these warning signals early35:48 What role medications play in mental health and the chemical imbalance myth51:41 How psychiatric drugs change our brains, why withdrawal is so difficult and how we can make the process easier1:02:44 How the mental healthcare system is starting to change for the better & how you can take charge of your mental health**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1(833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  When we think of genes, we tend to think about the genes we do have and the ones we don’t have, not the genes we can change. But the truth is that we have a lot of control over our genetic activity. Yes, some genes we cannot do much about, but the vast majority of our DNA listens to us: our thoughts, choices and behavior. In this podcast I speak with Harvard professor, neuroscientist and researcher Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people and founder of the field of neurogenetics, about the influence we have over our genetic activity, how our lifestyle impacts our wellbeing on the level of our DNA, how to keep our brains and bodies young and healthy, the relationship between spirituality and science, the power of mindful thinking, and so much more!  Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-your-thoughts-to-influence-your-gene-expression-for-now-and-future-generations-the-five-most-widespread-myths-about-the-brain-that-may-be-limiting-your-potential-with-dr-rudolph-tanziFor more info on Dr. Tanzi and to get his books visit: https://www.madrc.org/members/10924  ***Special offers from our sponsors***  -Ritual (my favorite multivitamin! And they have options for men too!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf  -Thrive Market (where I do all my online grocery shopping + they have the best clean skincare products!): try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF. Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order!    Podcast Highlights 4:45 The importance of deep thinking to learn and understand 10:00 The close relationship between science and spirituality  22:33 Genes, epigenetics and how we can control our DNA expression 29:00 Why what we think today can affect future generations  36:29 How our lifestyle choices can prevent Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline 56:00 Why learning is about brain connectivity, not brain activity  Additional Resources:  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  Show Description: The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic habits that hold us back? How do we overcome negative thinking patterns that keep us stuck? In this podcast I speak with social psychologist, bestselling author and podcast host Dr. Amy Johnson about how we can find true and lasting freedom from unwanted habits, how to not be afraid of change, how to build new habits based on insight, not willpower, and how to help someone change without becoming an enabler.  For more info on Dr. Amy: www.DrAmyJohnson.com And to sign up for her course visit: https://www.TheLittleSchoolofBigChange.com *Get $50 off the course with code DrLeaf  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-unwire-addiction-toxic-habits-from-our-brains-why-focusing-on-willpower-is-ineffective-and-counterproductive-tips-on-how-to-help-someone-without-enabling-them-with-dr-amy-johnson**Special offers from this episode's sponsors** -NOOM (the app I use and recommend to help you build healthy eating and workout habits): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf  -JENNI KAYNE (my favorite home and clothing online shop.They have the softest sweaters!): Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com   Podcast Highlights4:00 How to break habits based on insight, not willpower23:30 How to find true freedom from bad habits25:24 What habits really are29:30 The difference between mental habits and behavioral habits37:50 How focusing on our willpower can backfire44:30 Common mistakes people make when trying to change47:46 How we can help a loved one change a bad habit or addictionAdditional Resources:  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)   Show Description: In this podcast (episode #205) and blog, I speak with top podcast host, author and businesswoman Morra Aarons-Mele about how to turn social anxiety into your greatest asset, the many benefits of being an introvert and how to reduce mental stress and anxiety in the workplace.   For more info on Morra visit: https://www.wearewomenonline.com/ and https://www.womenandwork.org/ Listen to her podcast here: https://hbr.org/podcast/2019/09/introducing-the-anxious-achiever  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-turn-social-anxiety-into-your-greatest-asset-the-benefits-of-being-an-introvert-tips-for-reducing-burnout-workplace-anxiety-interview-with-morra-aarons-mele**Special offers from our sponsors:  -Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess  -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.Podcast Highlights4:20 How to survive working at home during the pandemic7:35 How to manage your anxiety during COVID11:24 How helping others helps you16:44 How to handle anxiety in the workplace32:16 Women, anxiety and the workplace39:11 Managing burnout and anxiety as a leader47:50 How to build a career if you are an anxious introvertAdditional Resources:  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  When it comes to our relationships, we often fall into the trap of behaving like we think we should, rather than getting to the root of why and how we really connect to other people. In this podcast episode I speak with international speaker and human connection specialist Mark Groves about the nature of human connection, common relationship mistakes we all make, how to improve our relationships, the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to embrace our emotions and connections, what women need to know about men and what men need to know about women, and so much more!  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-courageous-vulnerability-and-wound-based-oversharing-the-1-relationship-killer-according-to-human-connection-specialist-mark-grovesFor more info on Mark visit: https://markgroves.com/ https://createthelove.com/Follow him on social media: @createthelove  **special offer from this week's sponsor: -Public Goods (my favorite online stores!): Receive $15  off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.  Podcast Highlights2:44 The power of laughter and how humor can heal us7:20 The nature of human connection18:27 How to deal with major relationship killers36:50 Things women need to know about men that will help in a relationship44:50 The importance of boundaries in a relationship46:20 How to recover from a break up55:26 The difference between being vulnerable and opening ourselves up too muchAdditional Resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s can be incredibly frightening. The idea of losing your mind, the very thing that makes you human, is a scary thing, especially since it seems to happen more these days than ever before, and at a younger age. There is so much we don’t know about why this happens, or why Alzheimer’s is the 3rd leading causing of death in USA today. Brain diseases and cognitive decline are the last frontier: it is the area where we have been the least successful in science and medicine. But there is reason to hope! In this podcast, I speak with bestselling author and intentionally recognised neurodegenerative diseases expert Dr. Dale Bredesen about preventing and heal neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, why we have misunderstood the true nature of cognitive decline, how to keep our brains young and healthy, and more!   Dr. Bredesen's social media:  drbredesen.com Twitter -  @DrDaleBredesen Facebook - @drdalebredesen Instagram - drdalebredesen  For more info on Apollo Health: Twitter - @ApolloHealthCo Facebook - @apollohealthco Instagram - apollohealthco  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/title-2**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:  -Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see https://feals.com/drleaf.   -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com/drleaf  Podcast Highlights4:04 How we can prevent & reverse neurodegenerative diseases7:00 Why we have been looking at Alzheimer’s from the wrong perspective9:05 The truth about Alzheimer’s19:40 Stress and neurodegenerative diseases23:44 The different types of Alzheimer’s42:00 How the science and medicine of Alzheimer’s is changing49:10 How to treat neurodegenerative diseases59:40 The importance of DHEA for brain health1:06:01 Statins and brain healthAdditional Resources:  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Show description:  When it comes to our mental and physical health, we often focus on what we should eat, how much we should exercise, and how much we should meditate, and forget to take a good look at where we spend most of our time: our homes. In this podcast, I speak with Marilee Nelson, founder of Branch Basics, about how the hidden toxins in our home can affect our mental and physical wellbeing, how to keep our living spaces free of toxic chemicals and products, how to protect our brains and bodies outside of the home and more!  For more info on Branch Basics & Marilee visit: https://branchbasics.com/partner/drleaf/ Get 15% off your Branch Basics Starter Kit with code DRLEAF  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/detergents-dish-soaps-and-depression-how-cleaning-products-are-messing-up-your-mental-health-interview-with-marilee-nelson-from-branch-basics**Special offers from our sponsors:  -BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf  -The PayPal app (the best way to donate and send money!): Download the app today and save: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/mobile-apps?_ke=   Podcast Highlights: 2:15 Why Marilee started Branch Basics7:00 How the toxic chemicals in our home can harm us11:44 How to remove the toxic chemicals from your home16:55 What is Branch Basics?22:30 How common toxins in our home can cause mental health issues29:45 How toxins in our home affect our physical health32:40 How toxic chemicals affect our environment34:00 How to protect yourself outside the homeAdditional Resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here: https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird ticket sale ends October 15!Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  Show Description:  For many people, brain maps can be quite alien and strange. What are they telling us? What do they mean? Do all these shapes and colors and symbols mean there is something terribly wrong with me? It certainly doesn’t help when you read sensationalist headlines like “This is your brain on drugs!” or “This is what happens to your brain when you are stressed!”, which only serve to make us more nervous about what is happening between our ears. In this podcast, I speak with UCLA-trained neuroscientist, top performance coach and founder of The Peak Brain Institute Dr. Andrew Hill about what brain scans an tell us about our brain, the role they play in neurofeedback therapy, how neurofeedback and brain scans can boost our performance and help treat depression, anxiety, addiction and PTSD, the myth of the normal brain, how to biohack sleep, and so much more!  For more info on Dr. Andrew & his clinic visit: http://peakbraininstitute.com/ Twitter: @PeakBrainLA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute Instagram: @PeakBrainLA Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-neurofeedback-can-help-treat-depression-anxiety-addiction-amp-ptsd-interview-with-dr-andrew-hill**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:** -HIYA HEALTH (the best children's multivitamin!): Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you MUST go to https://hiyahealth.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.   -PUBLIC GOODS: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/DRLEAFor use code DRLEAF at checkout.Podcast Highlights2:22 How Andrew helps people heal their brains and reach their full potential13:00 What a QEEG is and why it is important21:50 How neurofeedback can change our brains28:00 The myth of the normal brain33:07 Biohacking the brain and body: the power of fasting and sleep45:30 How neurofeedback can enhance performance48:04 The importance of mindfulness49:58 How neurfeedback can improve our mental health-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.appIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.