Caroline Leaf

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Neuroscientist, mental health & mind expert, bestselling author, researcher, activist, mother 📲Text me: +1 (833) 285-3747

Articles

8 Ways to Spot the Hidden Signs of Mental Overload

3 days ago | christianity.com | Caroline Leaf

We often think of stress as one big thingâ€”a major crisis, a job loss, a diagnosis, a traumatic event. And yes, those moments certainly impact our mental health in powerful ways. But for many of us, burnout doesnâ€™t come from one big explosion. It builds slowly. Quietly. Silently. Like paper cuts. Tiny, sharp, invisible wounds from a hectic schedule. - A tense conversation. - A missed deadline. - Another sleepless night. -Another â€śIâ€™m fineâ€ť when youâ€™re not. These small stressors add up.
Is the ‘Friendship Recession’ Affecting Your Health?

Nov 25, 2024 | crosswalk.com | Caroline Leaf

In this podcast (episode #564) and blog, I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives in so many wonderful ways. However, in recent years, researchers have noticed a decline in people’s social circles and number of friends.
Is the ‘Friendship Recession’ Affecting Your Health?

Nov 11, 2024 | christianity.com | Caroline Leaf

In this podcast (episode #564) and blog, I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives in so many wonderful ways. However, in recent years, researchers have noticed a decline in people’s social circles and number of friends.
3 Proven Ways to Manage Anxiety in Your Daily Life

Oct 18, 2024 | crosswalk.com | Caroline Leaf

Brought to you by It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wide range of life events and circumstances, including: Stressful life events, such as the loss of a loved one, a breakup, financial difficulties, or work-related stress, can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety. These emotions are often considered normal reactions to challenging situations.
3 Proven Ways to Manage Anxiety in Your Daily Life

Oct 18, 2024 | thewordorlando.com | Caroline Leaf

Brought to you by It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wide range of life events and circumstances, including: Stressful life events, such as the loss of a loved one, a breakup, financial difficulties, or work-related stress, can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety. These emotions are often considered normal reactions to challenging situations.
3 Proven Ways to Manage Anxiety in Your Daily Life

Oct 18, 2024 | wfil.com | Caroline Leaf

Brought to you by It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wide range of life events and circumstances, including: Stressful life events, such as the loss of a loved one, a breakup, financial difficulties, or work-related stress, can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety. These emotions are often considered normal reactions to challenging situations.
The Surprising Benefit of Snoozing Your Alarm Clock

Oct 14, 2024 | christianity.com | Caroline Leaf

We have been told hitting the snooze button is a bad habit. But is it? Recently, I read an article in Scientific American that talks about how snoozing can actually be good for us!A growing body of recent research says that snoozing is not the “be all and end all” that we have been told it is.
The Quiet Epidemic Shaping Lives in Ways You Never Imagined

Oct 7, 2024 | christianity.com | Caroline Leaf

Lindsey Keys, filmmaker and advocate, contributes her insight about living with a chronic illness, how our physical and mental health are connected, what the “quiet epidemic” is, and more!During college, Lindsey’s life started unraveling due to chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease. At age 26, unable to function due to her failing health, she had to move home to upstate New York. Through a chance encounter at a local doctor’s office, she connected with another filmmaker in the same situation.
Is Society Quietly Dictating How Women Should Behave?

Oct 7, 2024 | crosswalk.com | Caroline Leaf

In this podcast (episode #593) and blog, I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “good” and “on our best behavior”, how this impacts our mental wellbeing, and so much more! Elise is the host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together.
3 Proven Ways to Manage Anxiety in Your Daily Life

Sep 30, 2024 | christianity.com | Caroline Leaf

It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wide range of life events and circumstances, including: Stressful life events, such as the loss of a loved one, a breakup, financial difficulties, or work-related stress, can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety. These emotions are often considered normal reactions to challenging situations.