Podcast 475: How sorrow and longing make us whole

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and speaker <a href="https://susancain.net">Susan Cain</a> about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how longing makes us whole, her amazing new book <a href="https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/">Bittersweet</a>, and so much more! As Susan notes in her book, bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death—bitter and sweet—are forever paired. </p> <p><br>Read the blog here: <a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sex-can-improve-your-mind">⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/love-sex-your-mental-health">⁠</a><a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-beauty-benefits-of-bittersweet-moments">https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-beauty-benefits-of-bittersweet-moments</a></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>-Chime: tart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf. </p> <p><br></p> <p>-Qualia Mind: See what the best brain fuel formula on earth can do for YOUR mindset. Go to <a href="http://neurohacker.com/DRLEAF">neurohacker.com/DRLEAF</a> for $100 OFF, that’s only $59 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase. <br></p> <p><br>If you are struggling with stress and anxiety, Sensate is here to help you. You can save 10% off your Sensate order with my code DRLEAF at <a href="http://getsensate.com/">getsensate.com</a>. <br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <