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Change Your Brain Every DayTop Sleep Doctor: What's Destroying Your Brain Every Night + Easy Remedies Can't sleep? Anyone who does shift work, travels across time zones, or simply can't get the deep rest you want needs to listen to this! If you want a sharper mind, stronger memory, better mood—and even a younger-looking brain—it starts with getting your ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with world-renowned sleep psychiatrist Dr. Shane Creado to reveal the surprising science of how sleep impacts every part of your brain and body. Discover why even one lost hour can raise your risk of heart disease, dementia, and depression, and how alcohol, anxiety, and...
2025-10-2739 minChange Your Brain Every DayHow to Manage Your Mind When The World is Falling ApartWhen chaos hits the world, how do you protect your inner peace? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share real-life tools to manage your mind during turbulent times. From global conflict to personal crises, they reveal how to avoid being hijacked by the 24-hour news cycle, reduce worry and panic, and build true mental resilience. You'll hear how Tana's mindset shifted after facing one of her biggest fears—and why prepping for disease, dementia, and depression might be more important than prepping for doomsday. This is your guide to staying grounded when everything feels like it's sp...
2025-07-1527 minChange Your Brain Every DayStronger, Sharper, Longer: The Brain-Boosting Power of MuscleStrength isn't just for looks—it's protection for your brain, body, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal why building muscle is one of the best ways to prevent dementia, depression, and frailty. Learn how strength training boosts memory, mood, and focus—and why it's your body's insurance policy against life's unexpected setbacks. Tana shares her personal story of trauma and healing through fitness, and the science behind real brain-healthy enhancers like creatine, protein, and sleep. Whether you're recovering from injury or just want to stay sharp, this episode will inspire you to get stro...
2025-05-0527 minChange Your Brain Every DayLow Moods, Dark Thoughts? Why Your Brain Needs More Than a PillFeeling stuck in low moods, negativity, or the never-ending "blahs"? It's not just in your head—it's in your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen expose the hidden biological, psychological, social, and spiritual mood stealers that quietly hijack your happiness. Tana opens up about how a cancer diagnosis—and the wrong antidepressant—sent her spiraling into darkness, and the life-saving strategies that helped her fight her way back. Plus, find out how an everyday spice—saffron—could work as well as antidepressant medication, backed by decades of research. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Mood is a Brain Function 02:4...
2025-04-2836 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCan Mental Health Issues be Passed Down from Generation to Generation?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 handed down, and how to recognize when they may be an...
2021-03-0314 min
Change Your Brain Every DayLearned Helpless: What is It? (And How to Reverse It!)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 Tana Amen "Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Grief" on PBS now! Check you local listings for showtimes.
2021-03-0215 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Ease the Three Major Types of GriefIn 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 feelings. Watch the brand new TV special from Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen "O...
2021-03-0122 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTaming the Dragons of Past TraumaIn 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 Listening", visit https://yourbrainisalwayslistening.com/
2021-02-1614 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat Makes a Person Feel Inferior or Flawed?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, fuller life. For more info on Dr. Daniel Amen's n...
2021-02-1110 min
Change Your Brain Every DayAddiction and Families: Finding Strength Within ChaosIn 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 life's setbacks, this sequence of events turned out to be one of the...
2020-11-3011 min
Change Your Brain Every DayGrowing up in Chaos: How Does It Affect Your Brain & Thought Process?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 Courage of a Scared Child", visit https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781400220762/the-relentless-courage-of-a-scared-child/
2020-11-0314 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTheir Therapist Told Them to Get Divorced. Here's Why They Didn'tIn 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.
2020-09-2917 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhy Medication Could Possibly NOT be Your First OptionHippocrates' famous phrase "First do no harm" is one of the earliest mantras for doctors when it comes to their method treating patients. Yet so many modern psychiatrists' approach throws this rule out the window and instead jumps straight to prescribing medications which are often unhelpful, addictive, and even potentially dangerous. Why is this meds-first approach so common? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the importance of always starting with the least toxic, most effective treatments when it comes to treating brain and mental health issues. For more info on The End of M...
2020-07-2112 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhich "Natural Aging" Processes Can You Slow or Stop? with Joan LundenAs you get older, your body responds to changing circumstances with changing chemical processes. Some of these changes, such as the ones that affect our hormones or our waistline, are not exactly welcome. So what can we do to counter these effects of aging? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by author Joan Lunden for an in-depth discussion on how to counteract aging processes. For more info on Joan's new book "Why Did I Come Into this Room?' visit https://www.amazon.com/Why-Come-into-This-Room/dp/1948677296
2020-07-1416 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhen Your Weight Goes Up, Your Brain Does ThisOne of the biggest risk factors for brain illness is a phenomenon called diabesity, which is when your weight and blood sugar levels get out of control. So what exactly does diabesity do to an otherwise healthy brain? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen tackle this and another major contributor to brain health issues, neurohormone deficiencies. This episode features content from The End of Mental Illness live class event from earlier this year. To take The End of Mental Illness Brain Health Revolution 6 Week Class and Challenge, visit...
2020-07-0819 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHere is How Lyme Disease Can Damage Your BrainIn continuation of our coverage of The End of Mental Illness Live Class from January, this episode of the podcast features more content on how to prevent or treat the 11 major risk factors that steal your mind. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of "mindstorms" and how they pushed a sweet 9 year-old boy to the brink of suicide. The Amens then discuss how certain infections can sneak into your biological system and secretly create havoc in your brain and body. To take The End of Mental Illness Brain Health Revolution 6 Week Class and Challenge...
2020-07-0718 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow Nutraceuticals Can Help End Mental IllnessDue to popular request, this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast will include more content from The End of Mental Illness Live Class from earlier this year. This week's content focuses on how to attack some of the main risk factors for mental illness. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss nutraceuticals, can how you and pair them with a proper diet, meditation, and hypnosis to maximize your treatment of brain health issues. To take The End of Mental Illness Brain Health Revolution 6 Week Class and Challenge, visit https://endofmentalillness.com/brainhealthchallenge/
2020-07-0611 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Assess Your Brain to Determine Problem AreasIn the final episode of week 2 of The Brain Health Revolution 6-Week Challenge, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you more of the major risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as how to assess your brain to see which risk factors are the most important for you to address. By doing so, you'll be putting your brain in a healing environment so you can feel better.
2020-06-1819 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCan You Really Keep Your Brain from Aging?People often underestimate the importance of exercising your brain to keep cognitive decline at bay. So what can you do to keep your brain healthy and functioning at its best? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their live class by explaining the concept of brain retirement and aging, and how to work out your brain properly.
2020-06-1719 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe 5 Things to Focus on While in a Quarantine Cocoon, with Jim KwikAn interesting side effect of the coronavirus quarantine is that people are 'cocooning', preparing themselves to come out stronger, smarter, and better when this is all over. How can you maximize this process? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Jim Kwik, who gives you the 5 main things to focus on while transforming into a brand new you.
2020-05-2612 min
Change Your Brain Every DayDo Your Thoughts Have an Impact on Your Physical Health? With Dr. Caroline LeafYou may be aware that stress can have a negative impact on your overall health, but what exactly is the connection between what you think and how you feel? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by author Dr. Caroline Leaf for an extensive discussion on how your emotional state influences your body to promote either health or illness.
2020-05-2013 min
Change Your Brain Every DayNow is the Time to Improve Your Family LifeAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic has caused illness, stress, and economic disruption, there are silver linings hidden for those willing to look for them. In this last episode of a series on parenting in a pandemic, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss their top strategies for tightening up the family unit for a stronger, happier, and more loving home, and why now is definitely the time to do it.
2020-05-1411 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat a Penguin can Teach You About Being a Better ParentWhen Dr. Amen took his son to Sea Life Park, the last thing he was expecting to get out of it was a lesson in parenting. But that's exactly what he got, and he got it from a penguin! In the third episode in a series about parenting during a pandemic, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the many parenting lessons they've learned to be most effective.
2020-05-1315 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhy You Should Create Family Rules Now More Than EverLife gets hectic, and even in less stressful times it can be difficult to maintain structure and stability in your family. Therefore, creating your own set of family rules can be instrumental in bringing both order and happiness to family life. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss why you should create a system of rules for your family to abide by and the best practices for doing so.
2020-05-1211 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Successfully Parent in a Global PandemicWith families finding themselves in close quarters for such an extended period of time, stress levels are on the rise. In fact, during this quarantine incidences of child abuse have seen a significant rise. Simply put, many parents and children alike don't know what to do in this unfamiliar situation. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some important strategies and techniques to bring some sanity into the household.
2020-05-1112 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIs Quarantine Causing Online Addiction in Children? With Dr. Lisa StrohmanWith schools and organized activities shutting down during the coronavirus quarantine, kids are stuck at home with limited options to occupy their time. As a result, many are turning to online activities, such as binge watching and video game marathons. What can parents do to keep them from becoming addicted to this behavior? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen welcome back Dr. Lisa Strohman for a discussion on how to monitor kids while at home.
2020-04-2709 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Create Energy to Help Transform Your Life, with Julianne HoughMany people have learned the hard way that if you want to change something in your life, such as losing weight, you must first find the energy inside you to put towards changing a routine. In this final episode in a series with Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how you can find and raise that energy to fuel your transformation.
2020-04-1613 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Discover Your Purpose, with Lisa SasevichScientific studies have shown us that people who have purpose in their lives tend to live longer than those who don't. Do you have meaning in your life? Or are you just floating through? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by "Meant for More" author Lisa Sasevich, who gives her methods for discovering and living one's own unique purpose.
2020-04-0714 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCOVID-19 Outbreak: Quick Tips for a Cleaner Household Today, with Kelly Vlahakis-HanksIn the fourth and final episode of a series with Earth Friendly Products CEO Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the quick and easy ways you can clean your home and body for a healthier environment and a healthier life. Learn what types of products and techniques you should use, and which you should avoid at all costs.
2020-04-0214 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCOVID-19: How to Effectively Clean and Sanitize Your Home, with Kelly Vlahakis-HanksDuring this time of pandemic, it's more important than ever to keep your living area clean and safe. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation going around about how to accomplish this. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Earth Friendly Products CEO Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks for a discussion on how to clean and disinfect your home properly.
2020-03-3112 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTop Strategies to Start the Path to a Healthy BrainIt's the end of the first week of the Brain Health Revolution Challenge, and in this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you your marching orders to complete the first week's tasks. Whether you want to take the challenge for yourself, or just want some quick, easy ways to get healthy, taking on the tasks outlined in this episode will set you firmly on the path toward a much healthier brain and healthier life.
2020-03-2617 min
Change Your Brain Every DayA Limited Series: Take The Brain Health ChallengeIn this new limited series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you lessons from their acclaimed live class and brain health challenge. Each week, Daniel and Tana will discuss how you can get your brain right, no matter where it's at right now. This first episode highlights how a simple revolution in brain health is changing everything.
2020-03-2310 min
Change Your Brain Every DayPractical Tips For Coronavirus PreventionWith the increase of global panic over the spread of the coronavirus, many are left with uncertainty as to what they can do. One crucial measure to take is to shore up your immune system. In the second episode of a series on the reaction to pandemic, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you practical tips to strengthen your immune system today.
2020-03-1713 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCoronavirus Outbreak: How To Avoid Getting SickAt this moment it certainly seems like the people with OCD who are constantly washing their hands are the smart ones, but in times of emergency it's important to keep the proper perspective. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on the public reaction to the coronavirus outbreak, and why it's important to keep stress levels low to ease the burden on your immune system.
2020-03-1613 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Overcome Your Family Trauma, with Mark WolynnFascinating new studies have shown that the PTSD of your parents, and even your grandparents, may be passed down from generation to generation. So what can you do to break the chain? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by author Mark Wolynn for a discussion on overcoming generational trauma.
2020-03-1015 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCan a Bad Diet Encourage Violent Behavior? With Dr. Mark HymanThe science is pretty clear: bad food creates a bad brain, which causes bad thinking, and leads to a bad life. But is it possible that a poor diet can actually promote violent or anti-social behavior? The answer is shocking. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Dr. Mark Hyman for a discussion on how poor nutrition can affect the brain and behavior.
2020-02-2610 min
Change Your Brain Every DayConcussion Rescue: What to Do to Heal Your Brain, with Dr. Kabran ChapekIf you've suffered a head injury, or even if you've developed some bad habits over the years, your brain will need to heal in order to function at max capacity once again. So what can you do to heal your brain? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Dr. Kabran Chapek to discuss the risk factors for brain health issues and how to address them.
2020-02-0514 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat is the Process of Recovery from a Mass Shooting? With Troy and Shannon ZeemanIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by Route 91 shooting survivors Troy and Shannon Zeeman. In this segment, the Zeemans detail their process of recovery in the aftermath of tragedy, outlining relevant steps anyone can take in order to heal from trauma.
2020-01-0818 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat Causes Aging? (And How Can You Reverse It?) With Dave AspreyIn this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by author and Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey to talk about biohacking. This first episode features a discussion on the specific causes of aging in the body. Arming yourself with this information will give you the tools to slow down, and perhaps even reverse the aging process in your own body.
2019-12-3014 min
Change Your Brain Every DayPractical Tips for Kids' Use of Technology, with Dr. Lisa StrohmanIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by psychologist and author Dr. Lisa Strohman for a final discussion on kids and technology. In this episode, Strohman and the Amens give you practical tips to make your family's technology habits happier, healthier, and safer.
2019-12-2613 min
Change Your Brain Every DayOur Tips to Strengthen Relationships, with Dr. Sharon MayIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Sharon May for one last episode on building and maintaining healthy relationships. In this episode, Dr. May gives her top tips to strengthen your own relationships, such as finding and breaking argument cycles, paradigm-shifting thought patterns, and dating boosts.
2019-12-1914 min
Change Your Brain Every DayAttachment Theory: How it Manifests in Relationships, with Dr. Sharon MayWe spend a great deal of our time searching for someone with whom we can share our lives without threat of abandonment. But even after we find that person, we may still have feelings of insecurity. In the first episode of a series with couples therapist and author Dr. Sharon May, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how to find safe haven in your relationship.
2019-12-1613 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat is Crocus Sativus and How Does it Help Treat Depression?It's time for another special "Brain in the News" episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give their take on some of the most interesting news items revolving around brain health. This episode features information on crocus sativus and depression, binge-drinking and education, contaminated Juul pods, and using cannabinoids to treat mental health disorders.
2019-12-0411 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHealthy Holiday Gifts: Thinking Outside the Gift BoxWhen holiday season rolls around, most of us are tasked with the time-honored tradition of picking out gifts for our loved ones. Yet much of the time, the gifts we choose don't promote the health of the recipient. In fact, usually the opposite is true. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some tips to think outside the box when it comes to your holiday shopping so you can give the gift of health and wellness.
2019-12-0213 min
Change Your Brain Every DayViolent Video Games: What are the Effects?In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen answer some of your questions. This week's installment covers such topics as video game violence, hypothyroidism, histamine intolerance, and the differences between samE and serotonin mood support. If you'd like your question answered on the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, you can submit your questions at brainwarriorswaypodcast.com
2019-11-2813 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThis Man's Stomach Brewed its Own AlcoholFor this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a look at some of the current news items and weigh in from a brain health perspective. This week's pieces range from the surprising, such as how Omega 3 can help children with mood disorders, to the bizarre, like the man who was arrested for drunk driving with a high BAC level, even though he never took a sip of alcohol.
2019-11-2712 min
Change Your Brain Every DayBrain Healthy Dishes to Try During ThanksgivingWe live in a culture where we celebrate with food. It's ironic that most of the food we choose to celebrate is actually hurting us, and is therefore nothing to celebrate. So what are our options? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some suggestions for healthy (and delicious!) dishes you can bring to the next family gathering to help set an example of wellness for your loved ones.
2019-11-2611 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow Can I Maintain My Weight and Keep My Brain Strong During the HolidaysOver the years, the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday has gone from gratitude to gluttony, which makes it exceptionally difficult for people to both celebrate the holiday and maintain their healthy lifestyle. So what can Brain Warriors do? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you tips for avoiding those weapons of mass destruction while saving face with the relatives.
2019-11-2514 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Use Stories to Help You Remember Anything, with Jim KarolDid you know that by improving your memory, you also improve your overall health? So if your memory is bad now, it's important to get it functioning at optimum levels. Fortunately, there are some easy tools you can use to start improving your memory right now. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by memory master Jim Karol to discuss some of Jim's most effective tricks to radically improve your memory today.
2019-11-0612 min
Change Your Brain Every DayNatural Ways to Improve Your Memory, with Jim Karol"Ultimate Memory Magic" author Jim Karol has spent years refining his technique to help him achieve near-superhuman memory. But you don't need to have a superbrain to drastically improve your own memory. In the second episode of a series with Jim, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the practical tips you can introduce into your life today to help you begin to remember things more clearly and easily.
2019-11-0513 min
Change Your Brain Every DayQ&A: Which Personal Products are the Least Toxic?In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen address some listener questions and dole out helpful advice. This week's topics include clean products for personal and household use, sedation vs. general anesthesia during surgery, workout tips, intermittent fasting to lose weight, and eating clean while away from home. If you'd like your question answered on the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, you can submit your questions at brainwarriorswaypodcast.com
2019-10-3115 min
Change Your Brain Every DayBrain in the News: Avoid These Two Medications at All CostsIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on brain-related current events. This week's "Brain in the News" items feature a link between the supplement ashwagandha and improved sleep and stress, two types of medication that are linked to dementia, a 9 year-old arsonist charged with first degree murder, a startling childhood obesity prediction, and a correlation of ADD/ADHD in teen moms.
2019-10-3014 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTaking Antidepressants: The Pros & ConsFor some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it's crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the right choice for you or your loved one.
2019-10-2814 min
Change Your Brain Every DayEmpath & Empathy: The Surprising Difference with Dr. Judith OrloffHave you ever felt like you have an uncanny ability to make judgements about people that turn out to be correct? There may be more than simple guessing involved. In the third episode of a series on empaths, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by bestselling author Dr. Judith Orloff for a detailed discussion on the crucial differences between someone who is an empath, and someone who merely feels empathy for others.
2019-10-2312 min
Change Your Brain Every DayQ&A: The Truth About Coffee and Your HealthIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are here to answer your questions. This week's installment includes information on the ApoE4 gene and Alzheimer's risk, combining supplements and medication, and the health ramifications of coffee. If you'd like your question answered on the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, you can submit your questions at brainwarriorswaypodcast.com.
2019-10-1713 min
Change Your Brain Every DayBrain in the News: Are Our Skulls Out-Evolving Us?It's time for "Brain in the News," our weekly brain health news roundup, where Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go over all the latest news in brain health from the Amen angle. This week's stories include recent findings of cancer risk in tap water, a spike in suicides in the military, usage of St. John's Wort to help treat symptoms of menopause, and a fascinating scientific claim that human skulls are evolving in a way that could ultimately be detrimental to our health.
2019-10-1613 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat is Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) and How Does it Work?In the second episode of a series on healing with oxygen, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take you under the hood to see exactly how hyperbaric oxygen treatment works, and why it can be effective when other treatment types have been less successful. Daniel and Tana also break down the many circumstances in which hyperbaric oxygen can be efficiently used, ranging from reducing simple inflammation to saving someone's life.
2019-10-1509 min
Change Your Brain Every DayQ&A: Should You be Consuming Dairy?Q&A time! This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen answering some of your questions. Topics covered in this episode include the health benefits and risks of drinking milk, and what you can do to avoid a midday crash. If you'd like your own question answered on the show, please visit brainwarriorswaypodcast.com for instructions on how to submit.
2019-10-1014 min
Change Your Brain Every Day10 Ways Toxic Products Are Poisoning YouIn this second episode of a series on toxic products, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you tips to give the personal product supply in your bathroom a makeover. Learn the 10 ways that toxic products disrupt your health, as well as the most effective and easy way to make the gradual shift towards a healthier bathroom, and a healthier life.
2019-10-0813 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTop Toxic Products You Should Stop BuyingAn oft overlooked fact about personal products (makeup, hair & skin care, etc.) is that what you put on your skin goes into your body and affects it. Therefore, you could be poisoning yourself every day and not even know it. In the first episode of a series on toxic products, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe how easy it is to be tricked by product marketing, as well as the simple way to see exactly how healthy the products you use are to you, so you can throw them out!
2019-10-0711 min
Change Your Brain Every DayBrain in the News: What Can Parents Do About Cyberbullying?In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen look at some of the current news stories involving the brain. This installment includes an in-depth look at cyberbullying. Dr. Amen and Tana give you some of the characteristics to look for in your own child's life, as well as tips for effective ways to approach the subject to make them feel safe and supported.
2019-10-0215 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow Can You Quit E-Cigarettes?The recent epidemic of deaths and illnesses from e-cigarettes has made it clear that vaping poses a very real health hazard for teens and adults alike. But how can you quit this unhealthy habit? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the brain-based strategies you can use to get yourself off of e-cigarettes for good.
2019-10-0114 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe E-Cigarette Epidemic: How Unhealthy is Vaping?With the recent headlines of illnesses and deaths attributed to vaping and the CEO of Juul promptly resigning, the nation's attention is focused on e-cigarettes. So what is vaping? And what exactly is the threat it poses to our youth? In the first episode of a series on vaping, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe the physiological issues associated with e-cigarettes, and why their marketing campaigns have become so problematic.
2019-09-3013 min
Change Your Brain Every DayQ&A: How to Put Your Brain in a Healing EnvironmentIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen answer some listener questions. They give info and advice and such topics as putting the brain in a healing environment, brain tips for salesmen and entrepreneurs, and fighting the social media blues. If you would like the Amens to answer your question, visit brainwarriorswaypodcast.com.
2019-09-2614 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIs it Smart to Follow Your Gut?In the previous episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discussed the brain functions involved in judgement, particularly from a negative point of view. However, there are many instances in which judgement is crucial, whether in social situations or for safety reasons. But should you always listen to your gut? Learn the difference between judgement for discernment or discrimination, and positive thinking vs. accurate thinking.
2019-09-2412 min
Change Your Brain Every DayExtremists: What do their Brains Look Like?Research using brain scans has shown us that people with extreme views tend to share similar aspects of brain function. In this first episode of a series on judgement, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe how the brain's frontal lobes play a huge role in determining where people may fall on the political spectrum, and how they may even help explain the existence of such negative social phenomena as racism and mob mentality.
2019-09-2312 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Healthy Habits You Need to Change Your Brain + BodyIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into some of our listener questions to give you the answers you need to get your brain and body right. This episode tackles such topics as brain types, help for focus, and taking supplements before and after general anesthesia for a surgery. If you'd like Daniel and Tana to answer your question in an episode, be sure to visit brainwarriorswaypodcast.com to submit.
2019-09-0508 min
Change Your Brain Every DayMasters of Your Health: The Good Ruler vs. The Evil RulerIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue to discuss some of the concepts from Dr. Amen's upcoming PBS special, "Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind." Dr. Amen introduces the concept of the evil ruler and the good ruler to look at some of the strategies our society uses to create either health or illness, and how you can adopt the strategies that help you, rather than hurt you.
2019-09-0311 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIf You Change Your Brain, Can It Heal Your Mind?Mental Illness affects us all, and the rate of mental illness continues to skyrocket despite the widespread use of prescription medications. But as Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen illustrate, we're on the cusp of a revolution in psychiatry that will change mental health care forever. In this first episode of a series based on Dr. Amen's upcoming PBS special, the Amens describe the reason for this exciting new revolution, and how it's likely to play out.
2019-09-0213 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Brain & the Mind: What's the Difference? With Dr. Earl HenslinOur society has developed a habit of using different terms to delineate between the organ that occupies our heads, and the collection of thoughts we experience moment to moment. But are these really separate entities, or are they manifestations of the same thing? In the last episode in a series with author and psychotherapist Dr. Earl Henslin, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen explain why it's crucial for us to understand that the way we think about the organ between our ears shapes how we take care of it.
2019-08-2915 min
Change Your Brain Every DayFrontal Lobes: How Do They Shape Your Behavior? with Dr. Earl HenslinThirty years of brain SPECT imaging has clearly shown us that disfunction in different parts of the brain require different types of treatment. One of the most often affected areas is the brain's frontal lobes, which are responsible for things like forethought, judgement, and impulse control. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Earl Henslin for a discussion on how to identify if you have frontal lobe problems (and other common areas of the brain), and what you can do to treat them.
2019-08-2717 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhat if Everything You Thought You Knew About Your Brain was Wrong? With Dr. Earl HenslinWhen psychotherapist and author Dr. Earl Henslin first considered using SPECT imagery to help diagnose his patients, he was concerned that the scans would eliminate the need for other types of testing, possibly hurting the bottom line of his practice. But when a family member in need had their brain scanned, what they found changed Dr. Henslin's method of practice forever. In the first episode of a series about the brain and psychotherapy, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Henslin to discuss his introduction to brain imaging.
2019-08-2615 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIs Your Career Path Right for You?In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen answer some more of your questions. This episode features info on employment, new learning, dopamine and psychosis, antidepressants, and auto-immune diseases. Visit the brainwarriorswaypodcast.com to submit your own questions!
2019-08-2216 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Types of Trauma that Can Result from a Car AccidentEvery time you get behind the wheel and strap on your seatbelt there lies the possibility of disaster occurring, and the subsequent trauma that can result from being involved in an auto accident exists in many different forms. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share some of the various ways auto accidents can leave long term effects of trauma on the brain, as well as some of the things you can do to put your brain in a healing environment.
2019-08-2115 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Top Strategies for Safe DrivingDid you know automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among young people? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, the second of a series on the brain and driving, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a closer look at what makes driving a car so potentially dangerous. They then dive into some of the major strategies we can examine in order to make the roads a safer place for everyone.
2019-08-2014 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow the Brain Functions when Behind the WheelWhether travelling, commuting to work, or just running errands, many people spend a considerable amount of their lives in their cars. The inherent danger on the road is high because many people's personalities change once the key is in the ignition. In this first episode of a series on brain function and driving, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how the brain factors in to the experience of driving an automobile.
2019-08-1913 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow to Get Rid of Brain FogIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into the mail bag to answer some listener questions. Daniel and Tana discuss such topics as treating schizophrenia, suggestions for clearing brain fog, and the effects of ADD medications on specific brain types. Visit brainwarriorswaypodcast.com to submit your own questions!
2019-08-1516 min
Change Your Brain Every DayTips to Have a Better Brain and Better Grades with Alize CastellanosClass in is session! In this fourth and final episode with Alize Castellanos, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen wrap up their two-week long series on changing your brain and changing your grades. Dr. Amen, Tana, and Alize tackle such subjects as morning routines, communication styles, and how to remember that your teacher is a person, too, and treat them accordingly.
2019-08-0812 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCan Your Thoughts Change Your Body's Chemistry?Words matter. Not just for those that hear them, but also for those that speak them. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, the third in a series on the power of words, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe what happens inside your body and brain when certain types of words are spoken or heard, whether aloud or merely inside your head. Daniel and Tana also discuss how this info can be a useful tool in interactions between parents and their children.
2019-07-1712 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Psychology Behind Failed RelationshipsIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on how to ruin a marriage. This episode focuses on the psychological aspects that tend to permeate bad relationships. Daniel and Tana help you to recognize certain destructive patterns and make the psychological adjustments that will improve the health of any relationship.
2019-07-0211 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Amen's Simple Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition Pt. IIIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen wrap up their discussion on nutrition from the Amen Clinics company-wide presentation. Here you will learn the final nutrition guidelines you can use to properly arm you against the weapons of mass destruction out there that try to destroy your health and well-being.
2019-05-1617 min
Change Your Brain Every DayCould a Passing Away of a Loved One be a Beautiful Thing?This past week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast has told the story of how Tana's father's health issues ultimately changed their family dynamic for the better. This episode brings the story to a conclusion, with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen revealing exactly what happened during her father's final moments.
2019-04-2513 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Single Most Important Tip for Stronger RelationshipsIn this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on brain-centric relationship advice, with some help from none other than Amen Clinics' own Natalie Buchoz. This episode features more tips on habits and behaviors that will strengthen your intimate relationships, including a dramatic shift in thinking that can deepen personal connections.
2019-04-0411 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow To Heal from a Head Injury / TBIIn the fourth and final episode in a series about hidden brain injuries, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you a step-by-step process to counter the negative effects that come with suffering a brain injury. Armed with Dr. Amen's simple pneumonic, you'll have all the tools you need to avoid suffering and start feeling (and behaving) better.
2019-03-2815 min
Change Your Brain Every DayDr. Amen's Tips for a Brain Healthy HolidayFor most of us, the holidays are typically the least healthy time of year. So what do we do to keep ourselves accountable and feeling great through our holiday break? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you the tips you need to make it through the holidays with your brain health intact.
2018-12-1816 min
Change Your Brain Every DayDo You Really Need Nutritional Supplements?Those who argue against the need for nutritional supplements state that supplements aren't necessary if you're eating a proper, balanced diet. And they're not wrong. However, the problem with this thinking, as Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen address in this episode, is that virtually none of us are eating a proper, balanced diet. With the food industries prevalent in today's culture, this task is practically impossible. Dr. Amen draws on material from his new book Feel Better Fast and Make It Last to give you tips on how to implement supplements in your diet to counteract your deficiencies.
2018-11-2211 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHere is How Humans Experience Feelings of HappinessDr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on inspiration by giving you tons of simple and effective tips to increase that "dopamine drip," leaving you feeling healthy and positive. You can find plenty more examples of these feel-good techniques in Dr. Amen's brand new book, Feel Better Fast and Make it Last, out now at book retailers everywhere.
2018-11-1412 min
Change Your Brain Every DayDopamine: Can You Have Too Much?Deep in your brain lies the nucleus accumbens, which plays a major role in how we as humans experience happiness. But what happens when we overload our brains' pleasure centers? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into some material from Daniel's new book Feel Better Fast and Make it Last to explain how to properly feed your brains with the stimuli that will leave you feeling happy.
2018-11-1212 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIs Your Communication Style Sabotaging Your Life?Many of us are frustrated when our relationships don't give us what we want. However, this failure is usually due to a faulty approach in our own methods of communication. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen pull material from Dr. Amen's brand-new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, to teach us effective communication strategies such as assertiveness, time management, and personal inquiry.
2018-11-0708 min
Change Your Brain Every DayWhy It's Important to Pay Attention To Your Subconscious CommunicationWhether we'd like to admit it or not, our own behaviors subconsciously teach other people how to treat us. So how can we teach others to treat us better? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen use some of the material from Dr. Amen's new book Feel Better Fast and Make It Last to teach us the communication skills that will keep us from being constantly treated poorly.
2018-11-0614 min
Change Your Brain Every DayThe Prefrontal Cortex: How to Reduce Your Impulsive UrgesThe prefrontal cortex is a part of your brain that plays a major role in how you make decisions in your life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen touch on some of the material from Dr. Amen's new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, that relates to the prefrontal cortex, and how you can take care of it to improve your decision-making process.
2018-10-2513 min
Change Your Brain Every DayAre We Sending Kids to College Too Early?Studies show there is a massive uptick in depression, anxiety and even suicide among college students. What could be the reasons for this? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe how timing in brain development may be a major factor in how a young person handles their college experience. Daniel and Tana also illustrate which supplements may help to combat these issues.
2018-10-0814 min
Change Your Brain Every DayIrlen Syndrome: What is it?In the third episode of a series on brain injuries, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss Irlen Syndrome, a condition often caused by brain trauma. Daniel and Tana describe the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome, as well as discuss how treatment options can help you get your life back.
2018-09-2612 min
Change Your Brain Every DayHow Can You Tell If You're A Victim of Abuse?With an ever-increasing exposure on harassment issues in society, it's important to get an understanding of what abuse actually is. In the first episode of a series centered on abuse, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe the different types of abuse, and how to recognize when it's happening to you. Tana also shares her surprising take on the #metoo movement.
2018-09-0417 min
Change Your Brain Every DayDr. Amen's Tips for Building Stronger Relationships in LifeIn the last episode of "Attachment week", Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the RELATING method, which gives practical tips for improving relationships. These tips are effective whether they are used for relationships with your partner, your children, or even your work associates.
2018-08-2215 minChange Your Brain Every DayMarijuana vs. AlcoholNeither alcohol nor marijuana is good for you in larger doses, but when it comes to smaller amounts, which is actually worse for your health? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on the effects that alcohol and marijuana can have on your brain and body.Neither alcohol nor marijuana is good for you in larger doses, but when it comes to smaller amounts, which is actually worse for your health? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on...
2018-03-0810 minChange Your Brain Every DayWhat would you do if Disaster was Coming?In the wake of the Hawaii false alarm debacle, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share an intriguing discussion about disasters. If there were an actual imminent attack in your area, what would you do? How would you react? Is there anything you could do to better your chances of safety? Daniel and Tana share their personal perspectives.
2018-01-2616 minChange Your Brain Every DayWomen Have More Active Brains Than Men: World's Largest Brain StudyAmen Clinics recently published the largest functional brain imaging study to date, examining the differences between the brains of men and women. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the gender differences in how our brains are wired.
2017-08-2313 minChange Your Brain Every DayAttacking Alzheimer's Disease: A Special Edition Interview with Maria ShriverIn this special edition, double length episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by the former first lady of California, Maria Shriver. After losing her father to Alzheimer's, Maria founded The Women's Alzheimer's Movement to help in research and awareness of this devastating disease. In this discussion, Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana, and Maria touch on the risk factors for Alzheimer's and what you can do to prevent it in your family. Maria also talks about Move For Minds, a special Alzheimer's benefit event held in eight cities across the country.
2017-05-0826 minChange Your Brain Every DayDealing with DepressionIn this episode of the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen have a discussion on a topic that has been very personal for Tana: Depression. Learn the many causes and risk factors for depression, the 7 different types of depression, and natural methods a Brain Warrior can use to attack depression.
2017-05-0219 min