285: How Our Mind Can Heal Our Body: The Science of Neuroplasticity with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Did you know that 95% of your physical health issues actually stem from your thoughts? In this conversation with Dr. Caroline Leaf, we discover that your mind actually controls your brain—not the other way around—and explore the groundbreaking science behind this mind-body connection. She reveals practical strategies for managing stress and intrusive thoughts in the moment, and shares how we can literally rewire our neural pathways to transform our lives. This episode will completely shift how you understand the incredible power of your mind to heal your body and change your reality. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and research neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in psychoneurobiology 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 how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/tll • GiveHugz | Get 20% off with the code TLL at http://givehugz.co/ TIMESTAMPS 1:47 Dr. Caroline's Journey 4:48 Mind vs. Brain: The Difference 7:36 How Your Mind Controls Your Body 21:54 Writing "Help in a Hurry" 27:13 Managing Intrusive Thoughts 31:06 Breaking People-Pleasing Patterns 34:54 The Truth About Habit Formation 42:36 How to Change Painful Memories 46:26 One Life-Changing Insight FOLLOW DR. CAROLINE LEAF • Website • Preorder Her New Book • Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram