Podcast 485: How embracing your comfort zone can actually help rewire your brain & create new healthy habits

<p>Pre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: <a href="https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/">https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/</a></p> <p>+Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author, editor and journalist Adam Bornstein about his latest book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-cant-screw-this-up-adam-bornstein?variant=40506510245922"><em>You Can’t Screw This Up</em></a>, the mental health benefits of enjoying food, the science of self-perception, the power of releasing mental baggage, why most diet plans fail, and so much more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read the blog here: <a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-myth-of-normal-with-dr-gabor-mate">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/can-we-be-too-self-aware">⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/small-but-meaningful-daily-choices-to-make-yourself-happier-healthier">⁠</a><a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-eating-takeout-enjoying-dessert-is-good-for-your-mental-health">https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-eating-takeout-enjoying-dessert-is-good-for-your-mental-health</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>BetterHelp: If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge! Find more balance, with BetterHelp. Visit </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/DRLEAF"><strong>BetterHelp.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong> today to get 10% off your first month.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: </strong></p> <p><strong>2:14</