Though it usually happens on a subconscious level, we talk to ourselves all the time. Sometimes our self-talk is helpful, as it allows us to examine our issues in fine detail before acting, or to build up the confidence necessary to grow. Yet other times our minds betray us, reinforcing feelings of inadequacy, instability, and chaos. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of self-talk, and how one simple act can change the way you feel and react to your u...
Nov 24, 2020•13 min
A brain health love story for the ages, the fateful encounter between Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen sparked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the brain health revolution. In this week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen examine some of the lessons and anecdotes from Tana's highly anticipated new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child". This episode reveals how the two met, and how bumpy beginnings eventually led to happily ever after. For more informati...
Nov 23, 2020•14 min
After a chance encounter with a photographer for a major magazine, life seemed to be on the upswing for Tana Amen. Then disaster struck. This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast chronicles a dark chapter in Tana Amen's life, as she tells her story of how she had gotten cancer, not just once, but numerous times. These inspiring snippets are featured at length in Tana's upcoming memoir, "The Reluctant Courage of a Scared Child". For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visi...
Nov 19, 2020•9 min
In this week's series of the podcast, we are sharing more of the stories featured in Tana Amen's upcoming memoir, "The Reluctant Courage of a Scared Child". In the previous episode, Tana reflected on what it felt like to shut everything in her life down when she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, she and Dr. Amen discuss the depression that followed that awful diagnosis, and why one of the most important lessons she learned during that time was that doctors can make mistakes, and if you...
Nov 19, 2020•12 min
In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, we are looking back at some of the key moments from Tana's life that shaped her into who she is today, with anecdotes taken from her new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child". In this episode, Tana and Dr. Amen examine Tana's turbulent relationship with her father, and how the divide between his spoken values and reality changed Tana's perception of both him and people in general. For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virt...
Nov 17, 2020•8 min
In Tana Amen's upcoming book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", she inventories the packed bag of stressors she carried early in her life. Luckily for her, she found a way to build strength out of her chaos. But what happens when stressors in your own life begin to stack to a seemingly insurmountable height? This episode features a discussion in which Tana and Dr. Amen describe what stacked stressors can do the brain and body, and how you can keep your mind under control while you remo...
Nov 16, 2020•14 min
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana opens up about the trauma she experienced as a child, and how it has shaped the way she approaches situations as an adult. Touching on some of the lessons learned in her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child," Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen discuss the importance of having a clear voice, and what can happen if that voice is silenced. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentles...
Nov 12, 2020•10 min
When Tana Amen's mother decided to remarry, Tana hadn't yet met her mom's groom-to-be. After they were married, things took a turn for the worse. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen talk about shame and denial that can remain hidden in the brain even into adulthood, and why a parent's inability to deal with some situations can make things even worse for their children. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", vi...
Nov 11, 2020•13 min
When Tana Amen was a child, an environment filled with chaos and unreliability led her to feel anxious when alone. Surprisingly, one of the ways Tana chose to deal with her anxiety was to disconnect from all of those around her. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana explain why this is common in people with past trauma, and how past hurts can manifest later in a person's psyche. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", v...
Nov 10, 2020•13 min
We know that sometimes traumas from your past can linger and affect your present, but did you know that traumas from someone else's past can do the same thing? Surprisingly, this is actually possible through a phenomenon called epigenetics. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss epigenetics, in particular the story of Tana's grandmother, whose trauma has manifested for generations. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visi...
Nov 09, 2020•14 min
Tana Amen is not a fan of the word "failure", because it implies a permanent state rather than a part of a larger process. Instead, she prefers the word "falling", because it implies that you can always get back up. In this episode of the podcast, Tana shares some stories of "falling" from her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child," such as the story of Thomas, who made a huge turnaround in his life after changing some of his habits to allow him to focus better. For more information...
Nov 05, 2020•14 min
One of the surprising things Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen have learned in their encounters with addicts is that the treatment centers they visit often feed them bad, unhealthy food. The problem is that this food affects their brains, thus making it even harder for them to stick to the new patterns necessary for their recovery. In this episode, Tana Amen shares how one of these experiences encouraged her to create a system of healthy eating that works, even for those on a tight budget. For more infor...
Nov 04, 2020•15 min
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share some of the biggest lessons learned from Tana's new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child." Tana discusses such topics as suffering silently with an eating disorder, grocery shopping with a gangbanger, and how growing up with constant trauma in her life changed her perceptions of other people, and why she needed to overcome those biases. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courag...
Nov 03, 2020•14 min
This week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast kicks off a special series based on Tana Amen's brand new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child." Each episode will feature insights and anecdotes from Tana's book that will inspire others to overcome past anxiety, depression, trauma, and guilt. In this episode, Tana reveals a how a reluctant interaction with a group of recovering addicts forced her into a shocking revelation that changed her life forever. For more information on Tana's new b...
Nov 02, 2020•12 min
With the rate of coronavirus increasing once again with no end in sight, some are wondering if infection is more or less inevitable. Studies have shown that those with strong immune systems are able to fight off the virus, while others are simply not able to overcome it. In this fourth and final episode in a series with Dr. Jonny Bowden, he and the Amens give the practical strategies to prepare your body to fight off major viral infections such as COVID-19. For more info on Dr. Jonny Bowden, vis...
Oct 29, 2020•12 min
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are once again joined by the "Nutrition Myth Buster" Dr. Jonny Bowden. In this episode, the discussion is on insulin resistance, and why this marker is a major predictor for major potential health problems. Dr. Bowden and the Amens also reveal which tests should be considered in place of the traditional cholesterol test to give you more important information. For more info on Dr. Jonny Bowden, visit https://jonnybowden....
Oct 28, 2020•13 min
Although it tends to be demonized in western medicine, cholesterol is vitally important for your body. Without it, your body wouldn't be able to create the hormones and nutrients needed for survival. So why does it seem that so many doctors tell us it needs to be as low as possible? In the second episode in a series with "The Great Cholesterol Myth" author Dr. Jonny Bowden, he and the Amens discuss why our current health system tends to steer away from the truth about cholesterol, and why this m...
Oct 27, 2020•15 min
Most of us have been told that your cholesterol levels predict your risk of heart disease. Often it's our own doctors than take a look at lab tests and scare us into reducing our cholesterol as much as possible. However, as "The Nutrition Myth Buster" Dr. Jonny Bowden tells us, this is all a big myth. In the first episode in a series with Jonny, he and the Amens dish the details on all things cholesterol, such as the importance of HDL and LDL, and why too little cholesterol can also be a bad thi...
Oct 26, 2020•14 min
One of the common questions we get asked is about the optimal hours of sleep needed each night. Unfortunately, there's no right or wrong answer, as the amount varies from person to person. So how many hours do YOU need? In this fourth and final episode in a series with sleep doctor Michael Breus, he and the Amens give you a strategy to determine your nightly sleep target, as well as additional sleep tips to help you get the most out of your nights. For more information on Dr. Michael Breus, visi...
Oct 22, 2020•17 min
Whether you're an early bird, night owl, or somewhere in between, at some point during our sleep all of us experience the phenomenon of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Most of us are aware that our dream state is associated with REM sleep, but what exactly is the brain doing at this time? In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are once again joined by Dr. Michael Breus for a discussion on the effects of REM sleep on the brain. For more information on Dr. Michael Breus, visit https://thesleepd...
Oct 21, 2020•20 min
Of all the ways to improve your overall health, making adjustments to your sleep routine is one of the easiest methods that can also have the most significant results. In the second episode in a series with "The Sleep Doctor" Michael Breus, he and the Amens dive into some simple steps you can add to your sleep routine in order to make a dramatic difference in the way you feel each day. For more information on Dr. Michael Breus, visit https://thesleepdoctor.com/ Links to more information on the c...
Oct 20, 2020•23 min
When you have problems with your sleep, it can affect your entire life, and often in ways you least expect. Stress, anxiety, and depression can be made so much worse when our sleeping habits are part of the problem, rather than a part of the solution. In this week's 4-part podcast series, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a discussion on the most common sleep problems, and how you can fix them quickly to feel better immediately. For more information on Dr....
Oct 19, 2020•19 min
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, 2020•12 min
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, 2020•10 min
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, 2020•15 min
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, 2020•13 min
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, 2020•16 min
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, 2020•13 min
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, 2020•14 min
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, 2020•15 min
