Oh, the lies you’ve been told about your brain…
Today’s guest challenges the traditional description of ADHD, viewing it not as a disorder, but as a unique collection of traits that showcase different ways of thinking and experiencing emotions.
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. She shares her profound knowledge and insights on how the mind can shape and transform the brain, offering hope and practical strategies for finding mental peace in our daily lives.
We dove into everything from habit formation, ADHD brain scans, the difference between the mind and the brain, self-reflection and self-management, and tools to manage our messy minds. This episode is a beautiful blast of science sprinkled with well-earned mothering experience.
Her latest book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health, is available now.
Learn more about Dr. Leaf at:
Her website – https://drleaf.com/
Instagram – @drcarolineleaf
Facebook – Dr. Caroline Leaf
Twitter – @DrCarolineLeaf
Let’s dive into our messy minds, mama.
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-209-adhd-lies-cleaning-up-you-and-your-childs-mental-mess-building-habits-neurocycle-caroline-leaf
Stop Medusa Mom in her tracks with these 10 tips to calm down before you lose your cool! Watch (or read) the free video here: https://www.patriciasung.com/calm
E039: What's Your Motivation?
E038: Your Survivalist Brain
E037: Letting Go of Harmful Thoughts
E036: ADHD Ninja Mom Skills: Ask the Experts
E035: Strengths, Not Weaknesses
E034: How to Use Parent Teacher Conferences to Help Your ADHD Child: Back to School
E033: Patricia's ADHD Diagnosis & Story
E032: How to Get More Money by Learning How to Prioritize: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E031: Budget is not a 4 letter word: You Can Be Good with Money When You Have ADHD: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E030: My Journey with Anxiety & Postpartum Anxiety
E029: Love Your ADHD Self: Ask the Experts
E028: The Big Leap: A Book Review
E027: Meet the Teacher: How to Tell Your Child's Teacher about their ADHD
E026: Build a Supportive Partnership with Your Child's Teacher: Tips for Back to School
E025: Get Ready for the First Day of School: Transitioning Back to School for ADHD -- Let the Preparation Begin!
E024: How to Pay Your Bills On Time: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E023: How to Stop Overdrawing Your Bank Account: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E022: How to Save Money in Your Savings Account: Savings First - Wise Money Management for ADHD
E021: How to Build A New Habit, Even When It Feels Too Hard
E020: Overwhelmed by Big Projects? Try Baby Steps and Persistence! Itty Bitty Project Wins
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