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Dr. Caroline Leaf
Simple, science-backed strategies to help you take control of your thoughts and live your happiest life
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The Dr. Leaf Show · Aug 19, 2026
Girlbossing is making us mean, exhausted, and unhappy. A neuroscientist and her daughter on what hustle-culture ambition did to us, and what healthy ambition looks like.Dr. Caroline Leaf and her daughter Dominique take apart …
1:21:27The Dr. Leaf Show · Aug 12, 2026
Dr. Caroline Leaf and her daughter Dominique go past the beauty debate into what happens in your mind when you consider a cosmetic procedure. It is for anyone who has asked "should I get …
1:05:52The Dr. Leaf Show · Aug 5, 2026
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to talk about her new book Reparenting the Inner Child: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal …
1:02:13The Dr. Leaf Show · Jul 29, 2026
A clinical neuroscientist breaks down the two things that actually make you happy, a quest and a crush, and the brain science behind why a little whimsy is so good for you. Dr. Caroline …
49:05The Dr. Leaf Show · Jul 22, 2026
Why do we gossip, and is it actually bad for you? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf unpacks the science of gossip with special guest Dominique Leaf, her daughter and the show's producer: the difference …
57:00The Dr. Leaf Show · Jul 15, 2026
Do you feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep or a seemingly restful weekend? You might be unknowingly caught in mindless habits that are slowly wearing you down. In this episode, I break …
21:31The Dr. Leaf Show · Jul 8, 2026
Self-focus is one of your most powerful tools for change, but there's a point where it quietly turns into a wall. Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the difference between healthy self-focus and narcissism, the …
51:39The Dr. Leaf Show · Jul 1, 2026
Self-worth is what makes confidence last, and most of us were never taught the difference. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down self-worth, self-confidence, and self-care, why remote work is changing your mental …
45:10The Dr. Leaf Show · Jun 24, 2026
Your mind doesn't record. Tt builds meaning. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down why photographic memory is a myth, what your inner critic is actually trying to tell you, and why understanding …
44:56The Dr. Leaf Show · Jun 17, 2026
"Mogging" is everywhere right now — and it's quietly reshaping how a whole generation sees themselves. Born in the manosphere from the acronym AMOG ("alpha male of the group"), mogging means outdoing or outshining …
48:00The Dr. Leaf Show · Jun 10, 2026
Why do breakups hurt so much? Because neurologically, heartbreak looks almost identical to drug withdrawal. In a landmark 2010 fMRI study, Helen Fisher and her colleagues showed that the brains of the recently rejected …
45:22The Dr. Leaf Show · Jun 4, 2026
High-functioning anxiety isn't a personality type. It's a stress response that's gone unchecked. You look calm. You hit your deadlines. You say "I'm fine." But inside, your body is paying a tax that's quietly …
40:05The Dr. Leaf Show · May 27, 2026
NAD is the molecule in every cell that powers your energy — and there's a kind of exhaustion, the kind a good night's sleep and a weekend off can't fix, that comes from running …
35:40The Dr. Leaf Show · May 20, 2026
Pick My Brain is Dr. Caroline Leaf's new Q&A series — you send the questions, she answers them with real neuroscience. No fluff, no generic advice. Just honest answers to the things you're actually …
34:25The Dr. Leaf Show · May 13, 2026
Most people would rather shock themselves than sit alone with their own thoughts. In a University of Virginia study, 67% of participants chose physical pain over 15 minutes of silence. That's not a personality …
37:02The Dr. Leaf Show · May 6, 2026
Tracking apps promise peace of mind — but the neuroscience tells a different story. About half of U.S. parents now use location-tracking apps like Life360, Find My, and Google Family Link to monitor their …
37:53The Dr. Leaf Show · Apr 29, 2026
What if prayer isn’t just spiritual—but neurological? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Caroline Leaf sits down with Craig Groeschel—founder of Life.Church and New York Times bestselling author—to explore the science of prayer, the reality …
40:10The Dr. Leaf Show · Apr 22, 2026
Nearly half of people in committed relationships admit they've had feelings for someone else. A 2024 meta-analysis found that over 70% consider an emotional affair as painful — or more painful — than a …
56:00The Dr. Leaf Show · Apr 15, 2026
How do you keep your brain young? Not with supplements or puzzles — but by understanding how your mind drives your brain. Neuroscience now shows that some of the brain's most powerful rewiring happens …
34:12The Dr. Leaf Show · Apr 8, 2026
Almost 60% of adults stay in draining relationships far longer than they should — even when their mind and body have already flagged that something is off. You feel it:That subtle drop in energy …
38:08The Dr. Leaf Show · Apr 1, 2026
Jealousy isn’t a flaw—it’s a warning signal. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down why jealousy feels so intense, why it can spiral so quickly, and how to manage it using a simple …
21:48The Dr. Leaf Show · Mar 30, 2026
Longevity is having a moment. But a lot of the conversation skips past the basics and goes straight to the extreme—biohacks, expensive protocols, the next big thing. So what actually moves the needle when …
39:44The Dr. Leaf Show · Mar 25, 2026
Most people believe they’re less harmful than the average person.But research tells a very different story. The small things — short replies, subtle defensiveness, dismissive reactions — are often the behaviors that quietly damage …
42:21The Dr. Leaf Show · Mar 18, 2026
Most people don’t realize how often they give their power away—through people-pleasing, over-explaining, or shrinking in certain situations. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf explains the neuroscience behind why we lose our sense of …
37:46The Dr. Leaf Show · Mar 4, 2026
Your brain encounters more information in 24 hours than people in the 1970s absorbed in an entire month. The world is accelerating—but cognitive decline is not inevitable. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf—clinical and …
44:13The Dr. Leaf Show · Feb 25, 2026
Hyper-independence often looks like strength — being capable, self-reliant, and emotionally steady on the outside. But for many people, it forms as a protective response when the mind learns it can’t safely rely on …
37:41The Dr. Leaf Show · Feb 18, 2026
Settling in relationships isn’t a flaw in your personality — it’s a mental pattern shaped by years of reinforced experiences, internal narratives, and emotional habits. In this episode, I break down the science behind …
34:54The Dr. Leaf Show · Feb 11, 2026
Most people assume they’re afraid of failure. But for many, the deeper fear is actually success—the visibility, responsibility, and identity shift that comes with getting what you’ve been working toward. In this episode, I …
41:04The Dr. Leaf Show · Feb 4, 2026
Most people think they’re living with anxiety.Neuroscience shows many are actually responding to a misread internal signal—and that misunderstanding is what intensifies the experience. In this episode, you’ll learn how your mind sends signals …
51:26The Dr. Leaf Show · Jan 28, 2026
If you’re in your 30s+ and your friend group has gotten smaller, quieter, and harder to maintain—this episode explains why it happens and how to rebuild real adult friendships without forcing awkward “we should …
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