This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features the first Brain Warrior Q&A of the new year. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen tackle listener questions from such topics as treating anxiety holistically, the different types of ADD, Daniel and Tana's personal supplement regiments, as well as their favorite meditation practices.
People with ADHD, and those they live with, can be under enormous amounts of stress even without a pandemic. But as quarantine life drags on, an even darker side of ADHD is emerging. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a Brain Warrior look into recent current events to help shed some light on how we can achieve and maintain our brain and overall health, even when some of the chips seem to be stacked against us.
In this boiling political climate, many of us are finding ourselves glued to Twitter or other online news sources to keep up with everything that's going on. But at what point are we merely "doomscrolling" and causing harm to our brains? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of doomscrolling, and then tell you specific strategies you can use to keep this harmful form of social media addiction at bay.
As the new year begins and a new surge of coronavirus stokes the flames of fear in our country, we may be compelled to ask why it is that the COVID numbers appear to be so high in comparison to some other countries. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen share their thoughts on the cause of this phenomenon, and it's probably not what you think. The Amens then give you tips and strategies to keep yourself healthy and safe in the new year.
There's a technique used in timeline therapy where you take note of where you see your past and future in relation to where you are physically. If we can take our focus off the space of our past and place our focus on the space of our future while armed with helpful new strategies, we are in a much better position to be set up for success. In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you their top strategies to start off 2021 the right way.
2020 was a difficult year for most everyone, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen included. Perhaps the most difficult part for Daniel was losing his father. But through a concept called "post-traumatic growth", he made sure his grief was meaningful and ultimately productive. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens tell you how you can use your hardest moments to shape you into a stronger and happier person.
For this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is giving away chapter 1 from the audiobook version of her brand new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child!" In this opening chapter she recalls the moment that changed her perspective on everything (including herself) forever. Enjoy this special episode as a thank you to all of you Brain Warriors who tune in to the podcast each week! For more info on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit https:/...
As we look back on this unprecedented year, it's important to see our challenges as learning experiences rather than just bad experiences. Through all of the struggles, uncertainties, and anxiety, there may be some silver linings that can help us to have a much better 2021. In the first Brain Warrior's Way Podcast episode of 2021, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen share the most important things they've learned in the past year, and how we can all use these lessons to be in better shape for the future....
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, we wrap up a series with bio-hacking expert and "Fast This Way" author Dave Asprey. Dave and Tana Amen discuss some of the major takeaways from Dave's new book, including tips to change your body's chemistry not by eating certain foods, but also by eating them a certain way. For more info on Dave Asprey's new book "Fast This Way", visit https://www.amazon.com/Fast-This-Way-Inflammation-High-Performing/dp/0062882864...
When it comes to daily routines, small details matter, and no one knows this more than bio-hacking authority Dave Asprey. Minor tweaks and changes in how you perform your daily tasks can have a huge effect on how you feel and how you function. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dave and Tana Amen discuss some of these "bio-hacks", including some additions you can add to your coffee to make it a much healthier part of your morning routine. For more info on Dave Asprey's new book ...
Recent medical research has shown intermittent fasting to be a highly effective technique to promote overall health. However, fasting can be tricky, and if it's not done correctly, you may feel like you're starving yourself and not getting any benefits. In this episode of the podcast, Tana Amen is joined by "the father of bio-hacking" Dave Asprey for a discussion on how to fast the right way, touching on some of the practical tips from Dave's new book "Fast This Way". For more info on Dave Aspre...
In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by our good friend Dave Asprey, host of Bulletproof Radio and author of the new book "Fast This Way". In this episode, Tana and Dave discuss the many ways the internet hijacks the amygdala by favoring fear-based content over anything else. Dave and Tana also give you some specific strategies to counteract this so you can feel safer and more balanced in your emotions. For more info on Dave Asprey's new book "Fast This W...
The holidays can be the most difficult time of year, even without a pandemic. This year it's more important than ever that people take care of their brains and their thoughts in order to avoid the things that pile on the emotional weight. In this fourth and final episode in a series on managing crisis with Dr. Jennifer Love, she and the Amens discuss important strategies for keeping your thoughts under control during the holiday season, especially for those that have recently experienced grief o...
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by "When Crises Strikes" author Dr. Jennifer Love for further discussion on how to manage the crises that can invade our lives unexpectedly. In this episode, Dr. Love explains the fifth and final step in managing a crisis, which involves holding on to what matters while letting go of what doesn't. Knowing exactly when and how to let go can be difficult, but as Dr. Love explains, it's a crucial...
When crisis strikes, we need to learn how to respond appropriately in order to get a grip on the situation. Thankfully, we have Dr. Jennifer Love to tell us exactly how we can do that. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Love, along with Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen, discuss the 5 steps to managing a crisis, taken from Dr. Love's new book "When Crisis Strikes". Dr. Love describes her wonderful analogy of the 5 fingers of the hand and explains the role each "finger" plays in coming to terms with any ...
As you get older in life, your stresses begin to stack up, and though we may think we're leaving the past behind, the truth is that it tends to resurface in surprising ways, sometimes when we least expect it. In this series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "When Crisis Strikes" author Dr. Jennifer Love for a discussion on the origins of hysterical thinking and behavior, and why it's so important to get a grip and come to terms with past traumas. For more...
Depression is everywhere these days, and more and more people are turning to antidepressant medication for relief. But what many don't understand is that antidepressant meds can have harmful side effects and be hard to get off of. In the fourth and final installment in a series with " A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes, he and the Amens discuss the cutting-edge cognitive behavior therapy technique that treats lasting depression without the use of a pill. For more info on Dr. Hayes book, v...
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy has many practical uses, and one of the most common is in treating social anxiety. In the third episode in a series with "A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes, Daniel, Tana, and Dr. Hayes discuss how a type of cognitive behavioral treatment can help you overcome your social anxiety, and why paying attention to your thoughts before automatically responding to them can be helpful in any stressful situation. For more info on Dr. Hayes book, visit https://www...
Our nervous system doesn't come with a delete button, therefore the triggers for our emotional reactions won't just go away, making it crucial for us to find healthy ways to process emotional triggers. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Hayes for a discussion on exactly how to do this. Through the use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), we can help our brains to react more positively when trouble arises. For more...
Though they're amazing organs, our brains can be difficult to control. Processes such as epigenetics, which are deep-seated neural pathways passed down from generation to generation, sometimes give us instincts that are outdated or even potentially harmful. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes for a discussion on how to tame those unconscious instincts and bypass obsolete brain functions. For more info on Dr. Hayes book...
This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast wraps up our in-depth discussion on Tana Amen's brand new memoir "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", by reviewing many of the most important lessons and takeaways Tana has learned from her terrifying and traumatic ordeals. Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen go over such topics as self-care, boundaries, and behavior, as well as an insightful and touching little anecdote about pottery. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of...
A traumatic incident from Tana's past, as referenced from her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", taught her that finding her voice could be a powerful weapon. Ever since, she's found using her voice like a sword allowed her to express herself and to fight back against forces of harm. In this episode of the podcast, Tana and Dr. Amen discuss the concept of finding and using your voice, and why it can be so important for those dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. For more...
When we look at the act of forgiveness, it's easy to see it as a way to strengthen relationships and to help others feel better about their wrongdoings. Yet we often lose sight of the fact that forgiving others actually helps ourselves in many ways, both psychologically and emotionally. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen go over the REACH model of forgiveness, as well as provide an explanation of what the act of forgiving does to the brain. For more information on Tana's ne...
The world seems more polarized than ever at the moment, and in these trying times it's important to keep perspective and be open to others' beliefs and viewpoints. This is one of the main lessons learned from Tana Amen's upcoming memoir "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child". In this week's series we're wrapping up an in-depth discussion on the many insights and revelations from Tana's new book, including why we shouldn't rush to label people, but instead should be asking why. For more infor...
Addiction played a major role in shaping Tana Amen into the woman she is today. Yet interestingly, none of these addictions were her own. Rather they were the addictions of those closest to her. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen give you some of their best, most practical tips for handling an addiction in the family. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's ...
No one ever said parenting was an easy job. There's a lot of work that goes into helping kids grow into functioning, stable adults, and as referenced in this week's highlighted story from Tana Amen's new book, sometimes even unconditional love isn't enough. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen draw on one of the most dramatic stories from "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child" to illustrate how hard a child's life can be when addiction is present in the household, as well as what happened when the ...
It's no secret that helping others is one of the most effective ways for YOU to feel happier. Yet sometimes the act of helping someone else can become incredibly complicated, leaving you exhausted and wondering if it's worth the effort. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen describe the frustration that can set in when your efforts don't seem to be making a difference in someone else's life, and why setting and maintaining boundaries can be so helpful. For more information on ...
In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on the many lessons and anecdotes taken from Tana's highly anticipated memoir "The Reluctant Courage of a Scared Child". Tana's life had seemed to finally find some stable ground when a fateful late-night phone call brought along yet another helping of chaos. A family member had lost custody of her children and turned to Tana and Daniel for help. While it seemed to be another one of ...
Just as Tana Amen was just beginning her new relationship with Daniel, an unexpected phone call upended her life. Her estranged father, with whom Tana's relationship had been strained, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. However, when Daniel scanned his brain, what they found not only surprised everyone, but it also left the door open for reconciliation. This episode of the podcast chronicles the turbulent, but ultimately uplifting story of Tana and her father. For more information on Tana's new boo...
When Daniel and Tana Amen first began their relationship, Tana was carrying plenty of baggage from her past experiences. Daniel suggested a unique treatment method for getting over trauma, but Tana wasn't convinced. Yet when she finally gave in and decided to give it a try, it changed everything. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens explain what EMDR is, and how it can help you to finally leave your traumas where they belong - in the past. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relen...
