# Why You Keep Giving Your Power Away (5 Brain-Based Steps to Take It Back) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-leaf-show-439288/why-you-keep-giving-your-power-away-5-brain-based-steps-to-take-it-back Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-leaf-show-439288/why-you-keep-giving-your-power-away-5-brain-based-steps-to-take-it-back.md Podcast: [The Dr. Leaf Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-leaf-show-439288) Published: 2026-03-18T10:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://prefix.up.audio/s/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP3321828222.mp3?updated=1773129791 Audio file: https://prefix.up.audio/s/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP3321828222.mp3?updated=1773129791 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-leaf-show-439288/episodes/why-you-keep-giving-your-power-away-5-brain-based-steps-to-take-it-back Duration seconds: 2266 ## Resource Most people donโ€™t realize how often they give their power awayโ€”through people-pleasing, over-explaining, or shrinking in certain situations. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf explains the neuroscience behind why we lose our sense of power and shares 5 practical steps to reclaim your confidence, boundaries, and inner authority. Sponsors making this show possible: BETTERHELP: Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/leaf BROOKLYN BEDDING: Get 30% OFF with code DRLEAF at Brooklynbedding.com VERACITY: So make the switch to GLP-1s the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 60% off your order. HELLOFRESH: Go to HelloFresh.com/drleaf10fm to get 10 free meals plus a FREE Zwilling Knife โ€” a $144.99 value โ€” on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. NEW!! 21 Day Brain Detox Course: https://21daybraindetox.com ๐Ÿ“š Order Help in a Hurry: www.helpinahurrybook.com ๐Ÿ“ซ Join 250,000+ readers of the free science-backed mental health newsletter: https://drleaf.com/subscribe ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf Get in touch: ๐ŸŒ Website: www.drleaf.com ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @drcarolineleaf ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: @drcarolineleaf ๐Ÿ’ป Facebook: Dr Caroline Leaf Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for personalized support. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-leaf-show-439288/episodes/why-you-keep-giving-your-power-away-5-brain-based-steps-to-take-it-back/transcription-requests` โ€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-leaf-show-439288/why-you-keep-giving-your-power-away-5-brain-based-steps-to-take-it-back.md` โ€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.