"Our Mind is a triad, an ability to think, feel and choose" - Dr. Caroline LeafIn this episode of the Complete Human podcast, Janna and Evan chat with Dr. Caroline Leaf - a clinical neuroscientist and communication pathologist that has spent the last 30 years researching the nature of mental health. Dr. Leaf dives into the essential analogies that identify structural differences. She provides us with key examples on Traumatic Brain Injury Vs. Emotional Trauma and many other fascinating concepts - including why anxiety and depression are not diseases but responses to very extreme situations.What we discuss...
[01:35] More about Dr. Caroline Leaf’s work
[05:12] The brain & the mind separation
[11:09] A computer analogy to attribute the physical, brain & body
[13:00] How can brain damage be seen physiologically and energetically
[14:17] A focus on how people function for behavioral change
[15:18] Energies & frequencies in the brain
[18:18] How we can teach someone to receive therapy
[21:34] Structural differences between TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Vs. Emotional Trauma
[23:18] Diving into the brain and emotional components to heal
[23:54] Mind/brain analogies to understand concepts (e.g., neuroplasticity)
[27:11] How our mind and body are wired for survival
[32:00] How Neuroscience helps us observe emotions and physical symptoms
[33:25] Why depression and anxiety are not diseases
[35:56] How to reframe a disease that’s a physical threat
[42:33] Exploring a reconceptualized way of thinking
[44:11] How to overcome your fear of change
[50:35] How intensity creates a strong brain pattern
[52:46] Giving yourself permission to be resilient
[57:00] Steps to rebuild & manage your mind
[01:00:52] What happens to us when we die?
To learn more about Dr. Caroline Leaf:Website: drleaf.comInstagram: @drcarolineleaf
