237: Why anxiety is your friend | Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: "Your mind and your brain are separate but inseparable: Your mind changes your brain." Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use your mind to change your brain, plus: *Why you should practice brain building for 2 hours a day* *How to use your anxiety to your advantage* *How negative thoughts affect nutrition & the importance of "brain foods"* *Why sex & masturbation are crucial for mental health* *How to help your children become more resilient* To learn more about our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you can get a solid foundation in nutrition from 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices