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
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E017: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You
E016: What's it like inside an ADHD brain? How do you explain ADHD
E015: Take Care of Yourself: Try Something New! An unconventional ADHD treatment
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E013: ADHD Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: A raw and honest look at shame and how we can overcome the negative self talk
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E010: How to be Less Late: An ADHD Guide for improving timeliness when you are time blind
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E008: My Arriving Home Routine: Easy Routines for Moms with ADHD for Calm Evenings and Smooth Mornings
E007: 9 Tidying Habits of Naturally Organized People: Developing the Habit of the Constant State of Tidying and Organizing
E006: Hugs After Sad News: It's okay to have a hard day!
E005: ADHD Book Review of The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey, A practical guide to ADHD self coaching
E004: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 4
E003: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 3
E002: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 2
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