Episode
1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
1:49:17
Published: Wed Mar 03 2021
Description
“To achieve greatness, you need to understand your mind.”Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study neuroplasticity and how the brain can change with directed mind input.In this episode, Lewis and Dr. Leaf discuss the difference between the mind and the brain, how mental health is not on a rise, but the mismanagement of mental health is, how to manage our minds in response to stress and trauma, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1079Check out Dr. Leaf’s website: https://drleaf.com/ Read her new book: Cleaning Up Your Mental MessThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod
Chapters
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leith has been researching the mind-brain connection and mental health since the early 1980s.
00:00 - 03:39 (03:39)
Summary
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leith has been researching the mind-brain connection and mental health since the early 1980s. In this podcast episode, she shares her extensive knowledge and insights on the topic.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode explores the relationship between the mind and brain and questions whether the brain controls the mind or vice versa, challenging the popular belief that the brain produces thoughts.
03:39 - 07:14 (03:34)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the relationship between the mind and brain and questions whether the brain controls the mind or vice versa, challenging the popular belief that the brain produces thoughts.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The mind, thoughts, and emotions have an energetic field which interacts with the brain and can cause changes.
07:14 - 11:59 (04:45)
Summary
The mind, thoughts, and emotions have an energetic field which interacts with the brain and can cause changes. This field originates from the mind and can have a wide-ranging impact on an individual.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares the importance of deliberate and intentional mind management to build and shape our brains, and how it can help us deal with our emotions and make sense of physical impacts.
11:59 - 16:20 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker shares the importance of deliberate and intentional mind management to build and shape our brains, and how it can help us deal with our emotions and make sense of physical impacts.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to managing our minds is to accept that negative emotions and experiences are a natural response to the world around us.
16:20 - 23:31 (07:10)
Summary
The key to managing our minds is to accept that negative emotions and experiences are a natural response to the world around us. By understanding our agency in how we process and respond to these experiences, we can learn to live with them rather than trying to make them go away.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares findings from his clinical trial that showed depression as a flatline brain and how a person's telomeres, which indicate one's lifespan, become shorter if their past traumas are not dealt with.
23:32 - 27:26 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker shares findings from his clinical trial that showed depression as a flatline brain and how a person's telomeres, which indicate one's lifespan, become shorter if their past traumas are not dealt with.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A study on deliberate intentional mind work has shown significant drops in inflammation and blood markers and a change in telomeres, which are markers for aging and overall health.
27:26 - 31:01 (03:34)
Summary
A study on deliberate intentional mind work has shown significant drops in inflammation and blood markers and a change in telomeres, which are markers for aging and overall health.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the difference between trauma and chemical imbalances in regard to depression and mental health, stating that 30-40% of people will experience extreme trauma that can lead to states of distress, but are not necessarily diseases.
31:01 - 37:16 (06:15)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the difference between trauma and chemical imbalances in regard to depression and mental health, stating that 30-40% of people will experience extreme trauma that can lead to states of distress, but are not necessarily diseases.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses the challenges of dealing with trauma-induced mental health issues, such as flashbacks and anxiety.
37:16 - 41:59 (04:43)
Summary
This podcast discusses the challenges of dealing with trauma-induced mental health issues, such as flashbacks and anxiety. It also explores the variety of chemical responses that can occur in the brain and body and how to manage them.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The red brain concept explains how acute trauma can create disharmony between the left and right brain leading to a feeling of chaos in the mind.
42:00 - 45:40 (03:39)
Summary
The red brain concept explains how acute trauma can create disharmony between the left and right brain leading to a feeling of chaos in the mind. By understanding the connection between the brain, body and mind, we can begin to manage trauma in a more effective way.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses how to use your "wise mind" as a copilot to help overcome trauma and react to events in a more controlled manner.
45:40 - 49:32 (03:51)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how to use your "wise mind" as a copilot to help overcome trauma and react to events in a more controlled manner.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker suggests taking a deep breath in moments of acute trauma or imposter syndrome as a way to anchor oneself back to a functional state.
49:32 - 54:16 (04:44)
Summary
The speaker suggests taking a deep breath in moments of acute trauma or imposter syndrome as a way to anchor oneself back to a functional state. Impulsivity is common in people experiencing trauma due to lowered oxygen and blood flow in the brain.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The human mind consists of a non-conscious and a conscious part.
54:17 - 59:36 (05:18)
Summary
The human mind consists of a non-conscious and a conscious part. Thoughts move from the non-conscious to the conscious through the subconscious, with incoming experiences influencing the wiring of our instinctive wisdom.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Negative thoughts tend to dominate a person's thinking, especially if they are dealing with difficult situations like living in a war-torn area or facing abusive situations.
59:36 - 1:04:11 (04:35)
Summary
Negative thoughts tend to dominate a person's thinking, especially if they are dealing with difficult situations like living in a war-torn area or facing abusive situations. However, this does not imply that humans are wired to think negatively; the negative thoughts get more attention and create complete disruption in the brain.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The use of addictive substances or behaviors is often a coping strategy for people suffering from pain, denial, or a lack of support.
1:04:11 - 1:08:22 (04:11)
Summary
The use of addictive substances or behaviors is often a coping strategy for people suffering from pain, denial, or a lack of support. Identifying and acknowledging these underlying issues is the first step towards breaking the cycle of addiction.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares her experience of being sexually abused when she was five and how she dealt with anger, frustration and resentment for 25 years until she opened up and underwent therapy to set herself free.
1:08:22 - 1:12:59 (04:36)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience of being sexually abused when she was five and how she dealt with anger, frustration and resentment for 25 years until she opened up and underwent therapy to set herself free.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The process of unpacking suppressed emotions may make one feel worse, but it is essential in the process of growth and self-understanding, even if it is terrifying to face the possibility of rejection from others.
1:12:59 - 1:16:46 (03:46)
Summary
The process of unpacking suppressed emotions may make one feel worse, but it is essential in the process of growth and self-understanding, even if it is terrifying to face the possibility of rejection from others.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the negative impacts of holding on to past traumas and suggests taking control of your thoughts and emotions as a way to move towards healing and growth.
1:16:46 - 1:20:56 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses the negative impacts of holding on to past traumas and suggests taking control of your thoughts and emotions as a way to move towards healing and growth.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of releasing oneself from the trauma caused by the heinous crime committed against them instead of just forgiving the act.
1:20:56 - 1:24:44 (03:47)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of releasing oneself from the trauma caused by the heinous crime committed against them instead of just forgiving the act. She uses the Japanese art of Kintsugi principle to highlight the need for release.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Keeping yourself in a state of mental peace requires being aware of your thoughts and feelings every 10 seconds.
1:24:44 - 1:27:18 (02:34)
Summary
Keeping yourself in a state of mental peace requires being aware of your thoughts and feelings every 10 seconds. Healing past traumas is essential to achieving this, and it's concerning that only 3% of leaders are addressing mental health on a global scale.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Brain building involves strengthening new cells and thoughts in the neurons of the brain through mental exercises, which can help protect mental health in traumatic brain injury patients.
1:27:18 - 1:31:01 (03:43)
Summary
Brain building involves strengthening new cells and thoughts in the neurons of the brain through mental exercises, which can help protect mental health in traumatic brain injury patients.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Discover how brain building exercises can be a fun activity outside of traditional studying and learning for children’s mental health and development.
1:31:01 - 1:35:26 (04:24)
Summary
Discover how brain building exercises can be a fun activity outside of traditional studying and learning for children’s mental health and development. Validating children’s emotions and providing tools to manage emotions properly can help to strengthen the brain.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast emphasizes the importance of having open conversations with children regarding mental health and emotions, and introduces updated versions of "NeuroCycling" for different age groups.
1:35:26 - 1:38:26 (03:00)
Summary
This podcast emphasizes the importance of having open conversations with children regarding mental health and emotions, and introduces updated versions of "NeuroCycling" for different age groups.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the complex nature of the mind-body connection, the mind-brain connection, quantum physics, and the importance of the energetic field of the mind.
1:38:26 - 1:44:10 (05:44)
Summary
The podcast discusses the complex nature of the mind-body connection, the mind-brain connection, quantum physics, and the importance of the energetic field of the mind. The guest shares his knowledge and challenges in applying this knowledge in his work as a practitioner.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learn how to transform your thoughts, feelings, and actions by mastering your mind and understanding the mind-brain connection from a neuroscience point of view.
1:44:10 - 1:48:04 (03:53)
Summary
Learn how to transform your thoughts, feelings, and actions by mastering your mind and understanding the mind-brain connection from a neuroscience point of view.
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages listeners to subscribe to gain access to brilliant minds from various industries and receive weekly inspirational messages by texting "podcast" to 614-350-3960.
1:48:04 - 1:49:06 (01:02)
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The speaker encourages listeners to subscribe to gain access to brilliant minds from various industries and receive weekly inspirational messages by texting "podcast" to 614-350-3960. The speaker also provides a quote about choosing to heal and empowers listeners by reminding them that they are loved, worthy, and matter.