About this episode

Bethany interviews Dr. Caroline Leaf about the mind-brain connection and practical steps to rewire thought patterns for better mental and physical health.

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Dr. Caroline Leaf—a clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist and bestselling author who has spent over 40 years researching the mind-brain connection, neuroplasticity and the science of thought. Together, they explore how our thoughts can shape the brain and body, what it actually means to “rewire your brain,” and why learning to manage the mind may be a missing piece in our approach to mental and physical health. Dr. Leaf shares her perspective on the rise of diagnosis culture and labels like ADHD, anxiety and depression, why difficult emotions can be valuable information, and how modern lifestyles may be influencing the way children think and behave. She and Bethany also unpack toxic positivity and why positive affirmations can sometimes act as a Band-Aid instead of addressing the root of a thought pattern, along with what it looks like to raise resilient kids who know how to process hard emotions. Most importantly, Dr. Leaf gets practical, breaking down her 5-Step Neurocycle® for directing neuroplasticity and beginning to deconstruct and rebuild toxic thought patterns in as little as 15 minutes…

People in this episode

Host: Bethany

Guest: Dr. Caroline Leaf

Topics covered

• neuroplasticity
• mental health
• brain health
• emotional resilience
• thought patterns
• parenting
• stress management

Keywords

• neuroplasticity
• mental health
• ADHD
• anxiety
• depression
• toxic positivity
• resilient kids
• stress CPR
• thought patterns
• 5-Step Neurocycle

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Organizations: Primally Pure

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