TMHS 463: The Mind Vs. The Brain & Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess - With Guest Dr. Caroline Leaf

One of the most important conversations we can be having at this time in human history is how to prioritize our mental health. And while it’s generally accepted that mental health struggles are something that we fall victim to, we actually have an immense amount of power and authority over our minds. Neuroscience is such a fascinating, ever-evolving topic, and it’s one that is deeply empowering.

Today’s guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf, is a cognitive neuroscientist, a bestselling author, and an expert in all things mind and mental health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Leaf is sharing incredible insights from her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. You’ll learn important distinctions between the mind and the brain, how to heal from mental trauma, and five steps to build a better brain. 

We’re also discussing mental health and its implications on preventable diseases, how to cope with negative emotions, and so much more. This is one of my favorite episodes to date, and I hope this message resonates with you and reminds you how powerful you truly are. So click play, take good notes, and enjoy the show! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How Dr. Leaf got into the neuroscience field.
• Powerful stories of how the brain can heal from trauma.
• The problem with making mental health struggles part of your identity.
• How most preventable diseases are driven by the mind. 
• Why identifying with a toxic label can influence your cognitive ability.
• The difference between being depressed and experiencing depression.
• How antidepressants work, and the effects of their advent.
• What iatrogenic problems are. 
• The difference between the brain and the mind. 
• How your thoughts resonate into your cells.
• What you need to understand about negative emotions. 
• The importance of deep thinking.
• How neurogenesis occurs in your sleep, and what those cells are for. 
• What brain building is, and how often you should do it.
• How your conscious mind and unconscious mind communicate.
• 5 steps to manage your mind. 
• How many days it actually takes to form a new habit.
• One of the most important roles your telomeres have. 

 

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Organifi.com/Model  -- Use the coupon code model for 20% off!
• Onnit.com/model -- Get your optimal health supplements at 10% off! 
• Eatsmarterbook.com  
• Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf
• Books by Dr. Caroline Leaf 
• Switch App
• Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram

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