Podcast 335: Healthy Venting vs. Emotional Dumping

<p>Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat (Dec 3-4): https://www.drleafconference.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We all have mental habits that are not so great—the things that keep us stuck, make us stressed out, impact our health and affect our relationships. Thankfully, we don’t have to stay “stuck” in these negative thinking patterns. In this week’s <a href="https://anchor.fm/cleaningupthementalmess/episodes/Healthy-Venting-vs--Emotional-Dumping--Common-Cognitive-Errors-That-Cause-Anxiety--Signs-of-Psychological-Invalidation-Interview-with-Neuropsychologist-Nawal-Mustafa-ehphdm">podcast</a>, I speak with clinical neuropsychologist, writer and mental health advocate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebraincoach/?hl=en">Nawal Mustafa</a> about common cognitive and thinking errors we all deal with and what we can do to overcome them, how to recognize and avoid psychological invalidation and gaslighting, the difference between healthy venting and emotional dumping, the best way to have difficult emotional discussions, and how to help your children speak about their feelings and experiences.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</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>Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at <a href="https://drleaf.com/">drleaf.com</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-Pendulum: If you or someone you love has Type 2 diabetes, take control of glucose levels with Pendulum Glucose Control. Use code <strong>DRLEAF</strong> at <strong>pendulumlife.com</strong> to get 20% off all products.</p> <p>-Boll &amp; Branch: <strong>To experience an entirely new standard of comfort, visit </strong><a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=dnh8JnUGw5wtKP2MxijM28SMAs4in3R-2BIJ-2FBV