We all want our children to be happy and avoid suffering, but sometimes that can run counter to your job as a parent - to raise responsible, prepared children ready to face the challenges the world will throw at them. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the 'Children Dragon' and how to keep your child's voice in your head from manipulating you. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listening", visit https://yourbrainis...
Mar 09, 2021•12 min
We all know the stereotypes. Only children are spoiled. Oldest children are responsible and ambitious. Middle children crave attention and are natural people-pleasers, and youngest children are free spirits. Are any of these true? And, if so, how do they affect us as we grow? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen talk about the 'Sibling / Birth Order Dragons' which are born out of the highs and lows you share with your siblings during your childhood, and th...
Mar 08, 2021•13 min
When people talk about someone having mommy or daddy issues, these issues tend to be thought of as the child's issues, but it's important to remember that the parent is usually the one causing them. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of 'Parent Dragons', which is when you hold on to past traumas, fears, and anxieties that originated out of relationships with your parents, and why it's so important to understand how and why these is...
Mar 04, 2021•16 min
Some people have mental health issues that seem to come from nowhere, and with no explanation. Could it be that these issues are actually a gift from your ancestors, even though they seem to have no cause for occurring in your own life? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss Daniel's favorite dragon from his 'Dragons from the Past', which is the Ancestral Dragon. Dr. Amen and Tana explain just how mental health traits are ha...
Mar 03, 2021•15 min
Depression was at epidemic levels even before the pandemic, but once the quarantine period began, it quickly jumped to 28%. That's more than one in 4 people suffering! As Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen explain in their new PBS special 'Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Grief', taming the Hopeless & Helpless Dragons that leave you feeling depressed can be achieved by recognizing patterns of something called 'learned helplessness'. Watch the brand new TV special from Dr. Daniel and T...
Mar 02, 2021•16 min
In Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen's new PBS special 'Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Grief' they discuss the dragons from the past that breathe fire on the emotional centers of the brain. Perhaps one of the most prevalent of these dragons during the pandemic is the Grief and Loss Dragon. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Amen describes the three major types of grief, what triggers them, how they manifest, and what you can do to ease the resulting negative feelin...
Mar 01, 2021•23 min
Perhaps the most common of all dragons from the past discussed in Dr. Amen's new book "Your Brain is Always Listening' is the dreaded 'Death Dragon'. This is the fear of death that can seriously hinder your mental health if you aren't able to keep it in check. In the final episode of this week's series, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the many origins of this Death Dragon, as well as its common triggers. Finally, they give you practical tips to put death into proper perspective, so you can live...
Feb 25, 2021•12 min
In Dr. Daniel Amen's new book 'Your Brain is Always Listening', he describes the dragons from the past that breathe fire on your emotional brain. One of Tana Amen's primary dragons is the 'Judgmental Dragon', which can have surprising origins. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana dive into the details of these dragons, illustrating what typically causes them, what triggers them in a situation, and how to keep them under control. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Bra...
Feb 24, 2021•14 min
Why are some of us so quick to bursts of anger, road rage, or having negative thoughts about others while others seem to stay cool, calm, and collected despite the circumstances? The answer may lie in our biology. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen continue their examination of the dragons from the past from the Dr. Amen's new book 'Your Brain is Always Listening'. This focus of this episode is on what triggers our 'Angry Dragon', how it manifests in our...
Feb 23, 2021•15 min
Responsibility is one of Tana's favorite words because it's a word that helped her get through a difficult time in her life. However, many people tend to confuse the word 'responsibility' with 'blame', which can lead to problems. As Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen share in this episode, the two words have quite different meanings. This concept, taken from Dr. Amen's upcoming book 'Your Brain is Always Listening', explains why those who take on responsibility need to make sure that self-care is always t...
Feb 22, 2021•14 min
When people have a sense of being special, spoiled, or entitled, dealing with them can be a nightmare. However, it's even worse if those entitled feelings are your own. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the Special, Spoiled, and Entitled Dragon, referenced from Dr. Amen's new book "Your Brain is Always Listening". Learn the importance of letting go of feelings that the world owes you, and why taking responsibility can be a game changer. For more...
Feb 18, 2021•14 min
Feelings of guilt and shame can cause people to do terrible things, like self-harming behaviors. Therefore it's vital to know where these feelings are coming from and how to keep them from overwhelming you. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are continuing their discussion of the 'dragons from the past' outlined in Dr. Amen's new book "Your Brain is Always Listening". The focus of this episode is the Should & Shaming Dragon: What triggers it, how it manifests, and how t...
Feb 17, 2021•11 min
In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go into more detail on the dragons from the past that can breathe fire on the emotional centers of the brain. Although these dragons can cause havoc in your life, when you learn how they originate and how to tame them, you can make your life so much better. This episode features the Wounded Dragons that are the result of past traumas. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listenin...
Feb 16, 2021•15 min
In Dr. Daniel Amen's new book "Your Brain is Always Listening" he describes the 'dragons from the past' that can breathe fire on your emotional brain. The most common of these is the Anxious Dragon, which has been especially dangerous during this pandemic. In this episode of the podcast, Daniel and Tana Amen discuss what triggers the anxious dragon, and what you can do to tame it. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listening", visit https://yourbrainisalwayslisten...
Feb 15, 2021•13 min
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on the dragons from the past featured in Daniel's brand-new book, "Your Brain is Always Listening." The dragon discussed in this episode, the Inferior and Flawed Dragon, can be especially dangerous, as it is the dragon that tends to drive depression and suicide. Daniel and Tana give you the common triggers for this dragon, as well as the tools you need to tame it so you can live a happier,...
Feb 11, 2021•10 min
In this special multi-part series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss at length the most important concepts explored in Dr. Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listening." In this episode, the focus is on the Abandoned, Invisible, and Insignificant Dragon, which was one of Daniel's biggest obstacles growing up. Daniel reveals how living with this dragon shaped him into who he is today. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listenin...
Feb 10, 2021•13 min
In Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Your Brain is Always Listening", he discusses how the different types of dragons from the past can breathe fire on your emotional brain, causing you to feel anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. In this chapter, Dr. Amen and his wife Tana discuss the fascinating story that opens the book, which revolves around the brain health issues experienced by the son of a notorious drug kingpin, and why recognizing and taming dragons from the past was crucial for his heali...
Feb 09, 2021•14 min
When COVID-19 brought society to a grinding halt last year, one of the first things Dr. Amen wrote was that "mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands." While true, it may be difficult to have good mental hygiene unless you know where your issues are originating from. In Dr. Amen's brand new book "Your Brain is Always Listening", he chronicles the dragons from the past that breathe fire on your emotional brain. This first episode of a series based on the lessons from this new boo...
Feb 08, 2021•15 min
Shawn Stevenson's podcast, The Model Health Show, has been named the number one health and wellness podcast because Shawn's strategies are both practical and based in science. In this last episode in a series with Shawn, he and the Amens discuss some of Shawn's top strategies you can use to lose weight and improve your overall health. For more info on Shawn's new book "Eat Smarter", visit https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Smarter-Metabolism-Upgrade-Transform-ebook/dp/B07W3M55SP...
Feb 04, 2021•13 min
Everyone has a different metabolic footprint, and it changes constantly, so we need be aware of our diet and make changes when necessary. One of the most important factors to keep an eye on is the role probiotics and prebiotics play in our microbiome. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are again joined by "Eat Smarter" author Shawn Stevenson for a discussion on how the components of our microbiome work, and how we can make small changes to our diet that ...
Feb 03, 2021•13 min
When it comes to losing weight, the traditional message has been that calories are king. Control the amount of calories you put into your body, and you control your weight. However, as "Eat Smarter" author Shawn Stevenson tells us, this is clearly not the whole story. In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and the Amens discuss how inflammation in the brain can reduce your body's ability to burn calories, causing frustration in many dieters. Luckily, Shawn has practical techniques to break this c...
Feb 02, 2021•14 min
We've all heard the phrase, "You are what you eat". But does this phrase apply to the brain, too? Does the food we eat actually become our brain? In the first episode of a series with The Model Health Show host Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how the foods we put into our body become our body (and brain), and why certain societal institutions have made building a healthy brain more difficult. For more info on Shawn's new book "Eat Smarter", visit https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Smar...
Feb 01, 2021•15 min
Different types of stress and emotions have measurable effects on different systems in the body. Therefore it's crucial to pay attention to your thoughts in order to keep them from wreaking havoc on your health. In this fourth and final episode in a series with "Ancient Remedies" author Dr. Josh Axe, he and the Amens discuss the phenomenon of disinfecting your thoughts, and how you can diagnose your emotions and learn to foster positivity to keep your body and immune system strong and healthy. F...
Jan 28, 2021•14 min
As the depleted stock of hand sanitizers has shown us, sanitization is at the top of everyone's minds during this pandemic. But is it possible that we're sanitizing too much? Can over-sanitization actually be harmful to our health? The answers may surprise you. In this third episode in a series with Ancient Nutrition founder Dr. Josh Axe, he and the Amens discuss what may be happening to some of your vital organs if you are obsessively using sanitizer, or even using the wrong kinds of sanitizer....
Jan 27, 2021•11 min
In Dr. Josh Axe's upcoming book "Ancient Remedies", he takes an in-depth look at many of the time-tested foods and nutrients that have been used in traditional healing. One of these groups of food, mushrooms, has recently cycled back into the public consciousness in a huge way. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen and Dr. Axe discuss the types of mushrooms that can give you a major immune system boost. For more info on Dr. Axe's new book, "Ancient Remedies", visit https://www...
Jan 26, 2021•14 min
As the coronavirus death toll continues to climb, many are searching for answers as to why some people who get the virus only have light symptoms while others die. In this week's series of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "Ancient Remedies" author Dr. Josh Axe for a discussion on the tried and true wellness techniques that have been practiced throughout history, and why these strategies could now be more important than ever. For more info on Dr. Axe's new book, "Ancient Remedi...
Jan 25, 2021•13 min
In this week's series of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take an in-depth examination of the process of resetting yourself and redefining your goals. In the last episode of this series, the Amens discuss why it's so important to strike a balance with all of the different aspects of your life, such as family, work, finances, and health. The strategies they give in this episode will help you to find and maintain that balance necessary for a happy, purposeful life.
Jan 21, 2021•13 min
Our brains can be our biggest allies or worst enemies. Whether your brain acts to help you or to sabotage you all depends on how you train it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the work you can do to train your brain to subconsciously act and react in ways that will get you closer to your goals, rather than become a roadblock to them.
Jan 20, 2021•12 min
The beginning of a new year is typically a period of looking forward and setting goals for what you want to achieve within the next 12 months. Unfortunately, many people don't get very far in this exercise because they don't know where to start. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you a powerful tool to help you define exactly what your goals are and how to set your life up in a way that makes those goals attainable.
Jan 19, 2021•12 min
An important lesson 2020 has taught us is that when things don't go the way you planned, how you react can drastically shape your mental well-being. One of the best ways to react to the adversities in your life is to simply perform a mental do-over and start fresh. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss when and how to wipe the brain's slate clean and start over, giving you a better chance for a better tomorrow.
Jan 18, 2021•12 min
