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Change Your Brain Every Day

Dr Daniel & Tana Amenwww.amenclinics.com
New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.
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Episodes

Can’t Stop Eating at Night? Here’s What We Recommend

You have questions? Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen have answers! In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Pocast, the Amens answer some of the questions that have recently come in from our listeners. This episodes features tips and information on such topics as nighttime eating, the meaning behind overactive brains, and dealing with personal relationships when an infidelity is involved.

Oct 15, 202012 min

Can COVID-19 Have Physical Effects on the Brain?

In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the recent news items centered around our favorite organ, the brain. This week’s episode features content on such topics as COVID-19 and encephalopathy, statin drugs and their effects on cholesterol, HDL vs LDL cholesterol, and the effects protein, fiber, and sugar have on the body and brain.

Oct 14, 202010 min

Dr. Amen’s Strategies to Deal with Long-Term Stress

Long-term stress can cause havoc on your brain, immune system, and overall sense of well-being. When the weight of your stresses don’t seem to be going away, it’s vital to take action to get your brain under control. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you some practical strategies brain warriors can use to heal the brain and body and reduce the effects of long-term stress.

Oct 13, 202015 min

What Long-Term Stress Does to Your Brain

Depression in the United States has now tripled due to the impact of the coronavirus. The social isolation, chronic negative news, and worries over job losses and finances have brought long-term stress to millions of people. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how long-term stress affects both the brain and the body, highlighting the importance of focusing on your health.

Oct 12, 202013 min

The Science Behind Omega 3 Fatty Acids, with Dr. Parris Kidd

In the fourth and final episode in a series with BrainMD Chief Science Officer Dr. Parris Kidd, he and Dr. Daniel Amen give you a comprehensive guide to Omega 3 fatty acids, including what they do in the body, the difference between the DPA and EHA types, whether algae-based mixtures are sufficient, why 98% of the population is deficient, and most importantly, why it’s so important to be part of that other 2%. For more information on Omega 3 Power Squeeze from BrainMD, visit https://brainmd.com/...

Oct 08, 202016 min

What Role Does Vitamin C Play in Your Health? With Dr. Parris Kidd

Because of the coronavirus, immunity is at the top of everyone’s mind these days. Most of us know that vitamin C plays a role in the function of your immune system, but how exactly does it work? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by supplement scientist Dr. Parris Kidd for a deep dive on why vitamin C is so crucial to your health. For more information on Neuro-C from BrainMD, visit https://brainmd.com/neuro-c...

Oct 07, 202013 min

The Supplement Scientist’s Guide to Mushrooms, with Dr. Parris Kidd

There’s been a recent surge in scientific studies showing the health benefits of eating mushrooms. But with so many different types out there, how do you know which ones are the most helpful for you? In the second episode in a series with supplement scientist Dr. Parris Kidd, he and Dr. Amen do a roll call on the different types of mushrooms you can add to your nutritional regiment to give your health a major boost. For more information on BrainMD, visit https://brainmd.com/...

Oct 06, 202014 min

A Scientist Tells You the Best Vegetables to Eat, with Dr. Parris Kidd

A recent survey found that 93% of the population doesn’t consume the minimum suggested amount of fruits and vegetables needed to stay healthy. What if there was a way to conveniently knock out all your daily veggies in one shot? Fortunately, this is exactly what Neurogreens can accomplish. In the first episode of a series on the latest in nutritional supplements with BrainMD Chief Science Officer Dr. Parris Kidd, he and Dr. Daniel Amen discuss an easy new way to get your daily intake of healthy ...

Oct 05, 202015 min

What You Need To Know About Dairy Products

In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen wrap up their content from The End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. This final episode features the Amens answering some of the most pressing questions from the challenge, hitting on topics such as hyperbaric oxygen treatment, the truth about dairy products, and food allergies.

Oct 01, 202015 min

How Tana Healed Her Relationship with Her Father

It’s a simple but often overlooked fact that when people behave badly, it’s often due to physical problems with their brain. It’s easy to label someone as bad, but it’s much harder to ask “why?” In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen offer more content from the last week of their End of Mental Illness Live Class. This episode focuses on the physical (not moral) reasons people behave the way they do.

Sep 30, 202012 min

Their Therapist Told Them to Get Divorced. Here’s Why They Didn’t

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share more content from the sixth and final week of The End of Mental Illness Live Class. This episode features the story of Dave and Bonnie, a married couple who always seemed to be fighting. After finally failing marital therapy, they went to Amen Clinics as a last resort. What they discovered in one session saved their marriage and changed everything in their lives.

Sep 29, 202018 min

How Can Hormones and Concussions Affect Your Brain?

In this week of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, we are wrapping up our content from The End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some important questions about concussions, hormones, and leaky gut, and then tell the story of how a disturbing event at their church led to a health revolution across the country.

Sep 28, 202019 min

Are Energy Drinks Bad? Even if Sugar-Free? With Darin Olien

In the final episode in a series with Darin Olien, the host of the new Netflix show Down to Earth, he and the Amens tackle some of the most talked-about current issues in brain health and wellness. Some of the topics covered are the health factor of energy drinks, whether or not carbs are bad for you, the optimal times of day you should be eating, and where to get started on a new wellness journey. For more info on Darin's new book "SuperLife: 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make Your Healthy, Fit, and...

Sep 24, 202017 min

How To Turn Your Food into Fuel Right Now, with Darin Olien

SuperLife author Darin Olien has travelled the globe researching the science behind how different types of food are processed in the body. One of his biggest takeaways from this journey is that there’s no reason to buy into the everchanging cycle of fads and diets out there. In the third episode in a series with Darin, he and the Amens discuss some simple fixes you can integrate into your food strategy to help optimize the way your body processes nutrients, and help it to fight off toxins. For m...

Sep 23, 202012 min

Are Your Store-Bought Foods Missing Something? With Darin Olien

In his new book SuperLife, author Darin Olien describes how the alchemy of foods and spices have the ability to turn on or off certain genes. But what if the stuff you buy at the store doesn’t actually contain what it advertises? Surprisingly, this is often the case. In the second episode of a series with Darin, he and the Amens discuss some of the surprising discoveries Darin made during his extensive research for his book, and why it’s so important to be aware of how your food is sourced. For ...

Sep 22, 202015 min

Beginning a Journey Towards Health and Wellness, with Darin Olien

When it comes to paths to wellness, it’s often our health struggles from early on in life that subconsciously point us in the right direction. This was certainly true for Darin Olien, who along with Zac Efron hosts the new Netflix series Down to Earth. In this episode of the podcast, Darin and the Amens discuss our bodies’ natural tendency towards healing, and how it’s so often sabotaged by the obstacles we tend to place in nature’s way. For more info on Darin's new book "SuperLife: 5 Simple Fix...

Sep 21, 202013 min

Can Cats Increase Your Happiness?

In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the cutting edge, brain-centric news items and studies. Some of the topics explored in this episode are the brain effects that come with being a cat owner, what exercise can do to proteins in the brain, and the harmful effects of certain fungi in your gut and what to do to eradicate them.

Sep 17, 20208 min

How to Control Your Inner Anxiety In a Natural Way

If you’ve been suffering from anxiety lately, you’re not alone. The societal changes under the pandemic have left many people disoriented and unsure about what the future holds. These, of course, are strong triggers for anxiety. So what can you do if you find yourself unable to control your own anxious thoughts? It starts with your brain. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you some practical tips you can start today to calm your anxiety to start fee...

Sep 16, 20208 min

Is it Depression, Anxiety, OCD, or All of the Above?

One of the biggest takeaways from brain SPECT imaging is that without looking at the brain, a surprising number of patients are completely misdiagnosed. Often times these patients are prescribed medication that makes them worse instead of better. So what are some of the most common misdiagnoses? In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen describe why certain symptoms of depression, anxiety, and OCD can appear similar on the surface, and how to know if you should be looking for a second opinion if...

Sep 15, 202013 min

Pandemic Schooling: How To Help Your Kids Thrive

The lack of time or ability to plan can be harmful to your mental state, especially for those with more rigid brain types. With the back to school process seeming to be happening on the fly in many cases, the situation can be difficult for students and their parents alike. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the current education climate, why the transition has been so difficult for families, and how you can work with your kids to help them adjust...

Sep 14, 202013 min

Moving Meditation: How it Trains Your Mind, with Jay Shetty

Former monk-turned author Jay Shetty says that meditation is not about emptying your mind. Rather it’s on directing your mind to enable you to stay present and focused. And this practice of training your mind doesn’t necessarily have to take place while seating in a quiet spot with no distractions. In this last episode of a series with Jay, he and the Amens discuss some of the ways you can train your mind to see beauty and complete experiences while in motion, whether it’s through yoga, martial ...

Sep 10, 202017 min

How to Designate and Energize Your Living Spaces, with Jay Shetty

You may have heard that in Feng Shui philosophy, locations can have energy and memory. This energy may also exist in your mind, as certain areas trigger emotions or action inside you. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, “Think Like a Monk” author Jay Shetty and the Amens tell you how you can use these concepts to your advantage to supercharge your environment and keep your head clear, present, and focused in order to stay productive and purposeful. For more info on Jay Shetty's n...

Sep 09, 202015 min

How to Make Every Day Count, with Jay Shetty

Getting from where you are to where you want to be involves putting your armor on each day and putting in the work, chiseling away to get to the masterpiece beneath the unformed stone. In this second episode in a series with On Purpose host Jay Shetty, Jay and the Amens discuss the philosophies of some everyday practices you can use to lead a happier, more productive life. For more info on Jay Shetty's new book "Think Like a Monk", visit https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Monk-Train-Purpose/dp/19...

Sep 08, 202011 min

What Thinking Like a Monk Does to Your Brain, with Jay Shetty

This week on The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast,Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen have a very special guest. Jay Shetty is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the largest health and wellness podcast of all time, “On Purpose”. That’s quite a resume for someone who used to be a monk! In this first episode with Jay, he reveals his unusual journey that led to him learning the most important lesson of his life. For more info on Jay Shetty's new book "Think Like a Monk", visit https://www.amazon.com/Thin...

Sep 07, 202013 min

What Happens in Your Brain When You Pray or Meditate?

In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen wrap up week 5 of the End of Mental Illness Live Class and Challenge with a Q&A session. Topics explored in this episode include the effect of prayer and mediation on your brain waves, sleep patterns, and the incredible story a mom who went through a horrific tragedy and managed to pull herself from the depths of depression to come out the other side. To take The End of Mental Illness 6 Week Class and Challenge, vis...

Sep 03, 202017 min

How to Overcome Your Genetic Biases

Dr. Daniel Amen often says that when it comes to positivity training, positive thinking isn’t necessarily the goal. What is most helpful is ACCURATE thinking, or thinking objectively without bias. But what if you seem to have a never-ending stream of negativity and stress in your thoughts? Surprisingly, this may be due to your genes. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen continue the discussion from the End of Mental Illness Live Class by discussing how to overcome your geneti...

Sep 02, 202014 min

Are Your Own Thoughts Sabotaging You?

This episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast continues the content from the End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. This episode focuses on the self-sabotaging thoughts people can have, and why these thoughts can be so destructive to a person’s life. Fortunately, with a little work you can train your mind to reject these thoughts and think more objectively. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen describe how a technique taught by Byron Katie can completely transform your way of thinking. To ...

Sep 01, 202018 min

How to Shift Your Way of Thinking to Change Your Mood

This week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast features more content from the popular End of Mental Illness Live Class, in which Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen help you to begin your brain health journey. In this episode, the Amens discuss how you can change the way you feel by becoming conscious of where you bring your attention, and what you can do if you feel stuck in a rut of negative thinking. To take The End of Mental Illness 6 Week Class and Challenge, visit https://endofmentalillne...

Aug 31, 202018 min

Are Decisions Exhausting For You? This Could Be Why

With all the uncertainties in the world today, it’s nice to get some answers from time to time. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your questions, shedding some light on pressing brain health matters. This episode features content on decision fatigue, havening, positivity bias training, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

Aug 27, 202013 min

The Connection Between Suicidal Thoughts & COVID-19

In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss some of the hot button topics surrounding COVID-19 and brain health in general. One of the most alarming of these topics is the climbing rate of suicide and suicidal thoughts during this pandemic. The Amens explain some of the connections between social isolation, stress, helplessness, and depression, and why it’s so important to employ basic wellness strategies to keep sane and healthy.

Aug 26, 202012 min
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