📱 You’re not just tired—you’re carrying too much.
Before your feet even hit the floor, your brain has already absorbed more emotional input than it can process. From news to reels to distant crises, your nervous system is on high alert… even if nothing’s happening to you directly.
🧠 In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf reveals the neuroscience of input fatigue, the biological cost of constant exposure, and how to reclaim clarity through a science-backed reset.
🔬 You’ll learn:
- What happens when your amygdala is constantly lit up by scrolling
- How empathy without resolution leads to mental fog and burnout
- The link between your messy conscious mind and thought clutter
- How interoceptive anchoring calms your nervous system in under 2 minutes
- Why small micro-boundaries can reshape your brain through neuroplasticity
🎯 This episode is your survival guide for overstimulated minds—rooted in real neuroscience and filled with practical tools you can use today.
🎬 Chapters Include:
- 00:00 The Overload of Constant Input
- 00:18 The Science Behind Emotional Overload
- 01:42 The Impact on Your Brain and Body
- 02:28 Introduction to the Dr. Leaf Show
- 02:54 Understanding the Mind-Brain-Body Connection
- 05:44 The Role of the Amygdala and Prefrontal Cortex
- 11:38 Practical Steps to Rewire Your Brain
- 14:35 Conclusion and Further Resources
If you wake up feeling foggy, tense, or emotionally “full” before the day even starts—this episode is for you.
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Rooted in neuroscience, written for the chaos. Out August 5.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.
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