The secret ingredient to better mental health + how kindness changes your brain, and the power of mirror neurons

<p>Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and body and how to use mind management to be more kind to improve your mental AND physical health!</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-secret-ingredient-to-better-mental-health-how-kindness-changes-your-brain-the-power-of-mirror-neurons</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>NOOM: </strong><a href="https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&amp;sp=adresults&amp;utm_source=cleaningupthementalmess&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=drleaf&amp;type=bakedin&amp;group=audio&amp;step=pros&amp;lang=en&amp;isvanity=y#/"><u><strong>noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Third Love Bras: To get up to 20% off your Third Love Bra order</strong> <strong>see: </strong><a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/?utm_source=cleaningupthementalmess&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;discount=AUDIO22J7QXJGR6ZD"><u><strong>thirdlove/drleaf</strong></u></a><u><strong>.</strong></u></p> <p><br></p> <p>PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>4:00</strong> Why kindness is essential in my life and business</p> <p><strong>4:23</strong> Kindness and compassion are superhuman tools that can change our brain and biology for the better!</p> <p><strong>5:47</strong> Why we need to be kind to others AND ourselves!</p> <p><strong>8:20</strong> Why you need to train yourself to be more kind</p> <p><strong>9:00</strong> The negative effects of being unkind</p> <p><strong>9:11</strong> How kindness teaches us to be a responder, not a reactor</p> <p><strong>10:10</strong> What kindness is and what it is not</p> <p><strong>15:15</strong> How kindness impacts the mind and brain</p> <p><strong>21:00</strong> Why our brains