497: How to prevent dementia & heal trauma | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

“Your mind is your life force," says Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Caroline, a cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss her tips for a more resilient brain, plus: - The biggest impact on mental health right now (~03:42) - Why younger people are struggling more with mental health (~07:25) - How to heal your inner child (~12:15) - How mindset impacts trauma healing (~15:54) - How to have a more resilient brain (~19:55) - Daily practices to strengthen your mind muscles (~23:21) - How your thoughts impact nutrient absorption (~28:03) - Caroline’s 5-step mind management process (~32:21) - The myth about forming long-term habits (~41:15) - How your brain functions in the morning vs. at night (~45:21) - How to enhance brain health as you age (~52:30) - The link between worry & dementia (~55:09) - What’s overrated & underrated for brain health (~01:01:49) - How to raise resilient, happy kids (~01:08:24) - How to calm a child down from a temper tantrum (~01:11:54) Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org . Referenced in the episode: - Caroline's book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess . - Episode #285 and #237 , with Caroline. - Episode #459 , with Gabor Maté, M.D. - Caroline's podcast . - Research on a negative mindset & nutrient absorption . - ultimate multivitamin+ . - Download Caroline's Neurocycle app . - Caroline's paper on mind management . - Research on the fear of dementia (another study here ). - 85-95% of what we worry doesn't happen (another study here ). - Shop Caroline's coloring book & toy . We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices