218. Master Your Mind with Dr. Daniel Amen | From the Vault 🧠

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” — Eric Hoffer

Welcome to our first episode of 2025!

This is the final 'from the vault' episodes we'll be publishing during the holiday season.

Our guest today is legendary brain health expert, social media phenomenon, and 12-time New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen.

Dr. Amen’s mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries.

Dr. Amen has worked with some of the world’s most recognized entertainers, including Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Kendall Jenner, as well as Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar CEOs, and leading sports organizations.

In this episode:

• The problem with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment

• The most effective ways to improve brain health

• What you can do to overcome addiction, anxiety, cognitive decline, and genetic risks; and

• Brain health secrets to help you achieve happiness, success, and purpose.

Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Daniel Amen!

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Timemarkers:

0:53 Who is Dr. Daniel Amen

2:48 Interview starts

3:14 What’s wrong with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment

7:17 How to separate negative thoughts from action

9:06 Four steps to overcome anxiety

12:12 Name your mind to create psychological distance

14:31 The problem with the education system

16:11 How to use anxiety as a gift

18:19 How to get someone to change their behavior

23:07 The Law of Attraction

24:17 Mental rehearsal with celebrity clients (e.g. Miley Cyrus, Alysha Newman)

27:06 How to help someone discover what they want

30:45 Visualize hell to help you make good decisions

33:10 Dr. Amen’s tips to Win the Day

37:00 What role does nutrition play in brain health?

40:12 How to overcome addiction

44:35 How to deal with haters

47:29 How to improve brain health in children

49:52 Is alcohol bad for your brain?

55:28 Rocket Round

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