Your Brain Is Carrying Too Much

09/07/2025 20 min
Your Brain Is Carrying Too Much

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Episode Synopsis

📱 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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