<p>📱 <strong>You’re not just tired—you’re carrying too much.</strong></p><br><p>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 <em>you</em> directly.</p><br><p>🧠 In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf reveals the <strong>neuroscience of input fatigue</strong>, the <strong>biological cost of constant exposure</strong>, and <strong>how to reclaim clarity</strong> through a science-backed reset.</p><br><p>🔬 You’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What happens when your <strong>amygdala is constantly lit up</strong> by scrolling</li><li>How <strong>empathy without resolution</strong> leads to mental fog and burnout</li><li>The link between your <strong>messy conscious mind</strong> and thought clutter</li><li>How <strong>interoceptive anchoring</strong> calms your nervous system in under 2 minutes</li><li>Why small <strong>micro-boundaries</strong> can reshape your brain through neuroplasticity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎯 This episode is your survival guide for overstimulated minds—rooted in real neuroscience and filled with practical tools you can use <em>today</em>.</p><br><p>🎬 Chapters Include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:00 The Overload of Constant Input</li><li>00:18 The Science Behind Emotional Overload</li><li>01:42 The Impact on Your Brain and Body</li><li>02:28 Introduction to the Dr. Leaf Show</li><li>02:54 Understanding the Mind-Brain-Body Connection</li><li>05:44 The Role of the Amygdala and Prefrontal Cortex</li><li>11:38 Practical Steps to Rewire Your Brain</li><li>14:35 Conclusion and Further Resources</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you wake up feeling foggy, tense, or emotionally “full” before the day even starts—<strong>this episode is for you.</strong></p><br><p>📘 <strong>PRE-ORDER: Help in a Hurry</strong></p><p>Rooted in neuroscience, written for the chaos. Out August 5.</p><p>🎁 Get $900 in bonuses at: <a href="https://helpinahurrybook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://helpinahurrybook.com</a></p><p>📫 <strong>250,000+ read my free newsletter</strong> that breaks down scientific strategies to improve your mental health. Sign up here: <a href="https://drleaf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drleaf.com</a></p><br><p>🖥️ <strong>WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE</strong>: / @drcarolineleaf</p><br><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH:</strong></p><p>🌍 My website: <a href="https://drleaf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drleaf.com</a></p><p>📸 Instagram: / drcarolineleaf</p><p>🐦 Twitter: / drcarolineleaf</p><p>💻 Facebook: / drleaf</p><br><p>#MentalHealth #BrainFog #Overstimulation #Neuroscience #InputFatigue #RewireYourBrain #EmotionalOverload #ThoughtClutter #Psychoneurobiology #BurnoutRecovery</p><br><p><em>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.</em></p><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>