Podcast 350: Why it’s so hard to ask for help + life-changing lessons from a rope maze experiment

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of asking for help, and why we all need help at times! The Beatles really got it right. There are times when we will cry out “ Help, I need somebody !”. We can’t do everything alone, and we shouldn’t be shamed for needing help . Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-it-is-so-hard-to-ask-for-help EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30 Why it can be hard to ask for help 5:00 Why we need a lot of self-compassion 9:20 Learning to listen to our “wise mind” 10:30 What the rope maze can teach you about asking for help 17:30 Why we need each other! 20:10 Why some people may find it challenging to ask for help 21:28 It is not just about you—it is about you in the world 22:00 The importance of the default mode network & asking for help Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com ! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf . -Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.