Podcasts by The Brain Warriors Way Podcast
New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.
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How Improving Brain Health Can Change The Way You Look, Feel, and Thrive with Dr Andrew Newberg and Dr Daniel Monti from 2021-07-09T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen sits down with colleagues and friends Dr Andrew Newberg and Dr Daniel Monti to talk about their upcoming collaborative book Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind t...
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Why Fresh Fish Are Some of The Best Brain Food with Jeff Tedmori from 2021-07-01T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with Jeff Tedmori about the different kinds of fish and how they can each contribute to brain health.
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Saving Fisherman's Livelihoods Amid a Pandemic with Jeff Tedmori from 2021-06-30T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen ask Jeff Tedmori about the difficulties of trying to launch a business in 2020 and how he had to radically adapt in order to save fisherman's jobs.
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How E-Fish Is Making Waves In The Fishing Business with Founder Jeff Tedmori from 2021-06-29T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk with Jeff Tedmori about how his company E-Fish thoroughly researches fishing sources and seasons to deliver the highest quality fresh fish directly to customer's fro...
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Changing The Way We Think About Fish with Jeff Tedmori from 2021-06-28T17:28:13
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen sit down with founder of E-Fish, Jeff Tedmori to discuss the correlations between a healthy brain and a healthy fish-filled diet.
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Killing The ANTs and Little Lies with Orlando Vargas from 2021-06-24T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen talks with special guest Orlando Vargas about how the little lies we tell ourselves can justify actions that will damage brain and body health.
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What Lifestyle Changes Can Combat Cravings For Bad Food and Substances with Orlando Vargas from 2021-06-24T03:09:52
Dr Daniel Amen and Director of Research Development at House of Freedom, Orlando Vargas, cover more steps in the new 12 step program and discuss how bad habits are contagious.
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How The New 12 Step Model Can Help Substance Abusers with Orlando Vargas from 2021-06-22T14:48:29
Dr Daniel and Orlando Vargas discuss the middle steps in the new 12 steps program and share inspiring stories from members of the House of Freedom.
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How to Overcome Addiction with Brain Health with Orlando Vargas from 2021-06-22T14:47:03
Dr Daniel Amen talks with Director of House of Freedom, Orlando Vargas. They discuss the origins of the organization and how it helps addicts overcome their obstacles by improving their brain he...
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What Is Red Dye and Why It's Harmful to Brain Health from 2021-06-10T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen shine a light on a chemical that has been FDA approved, and yet harmful to the human body since the 1970s.
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The Top 6 Tips For Coping With Stress During a Pandemic from 2021-06-09T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about methods to help domestic partnerships endure a trying time such as a disaster or pandemic.
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How To Overcome Covid Anxiety and Communicate With Your Partner from 2021-06-08T15:09:23
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss their own personal struggles with isolation and trauma caused by losing a loved one to Covid-19.
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Dr Daniel and Tana Amen Answer Brain Warrior's Burning Questions from 2021-06-07T17:48:07
Tackling every subject from antidepressants, effects of the vaccine, to how to deal with family issues; Dr Daniel and Tana Amen answer listeners' and viewers' questions in an exciting "Ask Me An...
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Your Brain Is Always Listening Overview With Barry Goldstein from 2021-06-03T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen walkthrough the pieces on their latest collaboration album with producer Barry Goldstein. The Album is a companion piece for Dr Daniel Amen's latest book, Your Brain Is A...
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What Is Autobiographical Music? With Barry Goldstein from 2021-06-02T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with award winning producer Barry Goldstein about how music can connect people generationally and how we create new memories with different melodies.
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Music Therapy and The Inner Symphony With Barry Goldstein from 2021-06-01T18:18:46
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk with music producer Barry Goldstein about the healing power of music on the human brain and the calming effect it can have on animals as well.
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Happiness, Music, and The Brain With Barry Goldstein from 2021-06-01T16:09:19
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen sit down with Grammy Award Winning Producer Barry Goldstein to talk about entrainment and how music can affect one's mental state.
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Knowing the Difference Between Pleasure and Happiness from 2021-05-27T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat about how too much of a good thing can lead to serious issues with misplaced satisfaction.
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Brain In The News: The Neuroscience of Depression from 2021-05-26T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen share experiences with depression and give tips on what you can do to combat it.
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Relationships + Value – What Should You Measure? from 2021-05-25T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about how relationships naturally change over time and how balancing brain chemistry can help significantly.
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How Are Living Your Purpose and Happiness Connected? from 2021-05-24T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how important it is to live your life with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.
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How Your Relationships Deeply Affect Happiness from 2021-05-20T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal tips on how they have maintained their loving relationship and offer knowledge on how to grow closer in a crisis, instead of drift apart.
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Coping With ADHD and Trying to Notice What You Like More Than Dislike from 2021-05-19T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give advice on helping maintain focus and happiness in individuals with ADHD.
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How Is Your Past Affecting Your Present? from 2021-05-18T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk about how the past can affect the present. They share personal tips and strategies on how to be "curious not furious".
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What Is the Number One Secret to Happiness? from 2021-05-17T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a more in-depth look at the concept of happiness and how traumatic events can shape a person's satisfaction throughout their life.
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What Defines "Happiness" and Other Important Mental Health Questions from 2021-05-13T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen answer questions concerning happiness, joy, and the steps you can take to make them last.
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Brain in the News: Millennials, Happiness and Brain Health from 2021-05-12T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about the latest statistics of brain health concerning millennials and the continued mental effects of Covid-19.
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The Seven Secrets of Happiness from 2021-05-11T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen continue sharing their wisdom, with questions to ask yourself and advice that can help lead to a happier life.
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Americans Are The Unhappiest They’ve Ever Been. Here’s Why from 2021-05-10T04:00
Research has shown Americans are the least happy they have been in decades. Dr Daniel and Tana Amen are starting a happiness challenge to help out, and ask you to join them on the adventure.
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The Brain Healthy Habits You Need To Do with Jay Shetty from 2021-05-06T04:00
New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty asks Dr Daniel and Tana Amen, what is the one thing everyone can do today to prepare their brain for the future.
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Why Seeking Help&Being Authentic Is Crucial with Jay Shetty from 2021-05-05T04:00
Tana Amen shares personal stories and experiences that helped shape her life's purpose, with New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty.
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Dealing with Pandemic Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Jay Shetty from 2021-05-04T04:00
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss strategies on avoiding depression, by focusing on the Four Circles of Wellness with New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty.
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How Redefining Responsibility Can Change Your Life With Jay Shetty from 2021-05-03T19:03:27
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with Author and New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty. They discuss personal struggles and how redefining "responsibility" can change the way you see helping ...
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Life After Brain Trauma, Recovery and Hope With Jerri Sher from 2021-04-29T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen chat with Filmmaker Jerri Sher about where the characters of her latest movie "Quiet Explosions: Healing The Brain" are now and how they are giving back to the commu...
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Healing Traumatic Brain Injuries of Firefighters and Football Players With Jerri Sher from 2021-04-28T04:00
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk with director Jerri Sher about the various methods used to treat traumatic brain injury, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and hyperbaric oxygen.
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The Harmful Effects of Not Treating Brain Injuries With Jerri Sher from 2021-04-27T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion with Filmmaker Jerri Sher about the many different harmful side effects of letting a brain injury go untreated and how a movie can illustr...
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What You Don’t Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries with Jerri Sher from 2021-04-26T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Emmy Award winning director Jerri Sher to talk about the creative process for her latest film, "Quiet Explosions: Healing The Brain".
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Are You Struggling with Brain Fog? This Could Be Why from 2021-04-22T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen answer listener's questions about pandemic weight gain, how to lose it, and how to maintain healthy habits going forward.
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Brain in the News: How Covid Can Affect Existing Mental Health Conditions from 2021-04-21T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go over the latest health statistics and Covid research. They discuss healthy anxiety and the different messaging about social distancing.
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How Children Are Made or Broken By Family Issues or Trauma from 2021-04-20T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk about the Fine balance between love and logic. They give tips on how to be a good listener and elevate confidence in children.
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When Is It Okay to “Let Go”? from 2021-04-19T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share personal parenting experience and discuss when is the right time to allow teenagers to make more adult decisions.
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Amens Answer Your Questions: Triggers, Heartbreak, and Mental Focus from 2021-04-15T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana answer listener questions about topics ranging from how to handle living in a trauma filled environment, to advise on how to deal with a broken heart.
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How Does Walking Improve Mood&Brain Health? from 2021-04-14T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana chat about how exercise and High Intensity Training shape thinking and can lengthen life span. Dr. Amen also reminds listeners about the correlation between certain bact...
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COVID-19 Long Haul, Fatigue&Fighting Negative Thoughts in a Pandemic from 2021-04-13T04:00
Death toll statistics can have a negative impact on brain health and make way for harmful thoughts. Dr. Amen and Tana Amen sit down to elaborate on how to change one's focus to practicing mental...
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How Substances Affect the Brain During A Pandemic Isolation from 2021-04-12T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen review studies on drugs' influences on the brain during the pandemic. They discuss how marijuana and other drugs can affect mental health by worsening bad habits, a...
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Perseverance Is Key To Surpassing Mental Health Threshold With Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2021-04-08T04:00
Experiencing pushback from the academic community, Dr Bredesen Discusses the cyclical nature of the ever changing field of mental health, and how the next generations will continue creating posi...
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How Does Social Isolation Affect Mental Health? With Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2021-04-07T04:00
Dr Bredesen touches on the topic of isolation and how it affects mental decline, especially in nursing homes where stimulation is key. He reviews some practices that people can use to keep their...
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What Can You Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? With Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2021-04-06T04:00
Dr Bredesen chats about how modern gadgets are helping people track their mental health by monitoring critical information for people to know about themselves. He elaborates on how the current s...
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Is It Possible to Stop Cognitive Decline? With Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2021-04-05T04:00
Dr Dale Bredesen sits down with Dr Daniel and Tana Amen to discuss the serious threat Alzheimer's disease still represents to the world’s population. Bredesen shares how difficult getting a simp...
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So, How Much Sleep Do You REALLY Need? from 2021-04-01T04:00
Today’s episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast brings a feature back by popular demand: Brain in the News! In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a brain-centric look into some of th...
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Try This Technique to Radically Transform the Way You Think from 2021-03-31T04:00
It’s spring cleaning week at The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, and Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are here to help you clean not only your environment, but your mind and your life, too. In this episode...
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Does Your Kitchen Need Spring Cleaning? from 2021-03-30T04:00
When springtime hits and we begin our annual ritual of spring cleaning our homes, it’s important that we don’t neglect one of the most important rooms in it: the kitchen. In this episode of the ...
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Spring Into Better Mental Health Today from 2021-03-29T04:00
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the urge to clean and reorganize our environments for the coming year. But it’s not just your bedroom or your closet that benefits from a spring cleaning....
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What Happens When You Rewire Your Brain and Thinking, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-03-25T04:00
In this final episode of a four-part series with ‘Cleaning Up Your Mental Mind’ author Dr. Caroline Leaf, she tells the story of a man who suffered years of sexual trauma, and how he used the 5-...
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Try this Technique to Stop Toxic Thinking, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-03-24T04:00
Toxic patterns of thinking can damage more than just your emotional health. It can also affect the physical functioning of brain and even cause inflammation in the body! In this third episode of...
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How to Find the Roots of Your Psychological Troubles, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-03-23T04:00
This week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast features our guest and good friend Dr. Caroline Leaf, who outlines some of the major takeaways from her new book ‘Cleaning Up Your Mental Me...
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5 Steps to Managing a Messy Mind, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-03-22T15:01:13
When it comes to the subject of mental health, too much of the discussion is based on the fear factors associated with brain disease and destructive conditions. This negative bias led Dr. Caroli...
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How to Move on from Things (and People!) that Aren’t Working Out from 2021-03-18T04:00
In this final episode based on the concept of dragons, as outlined in Dr. Amen’s new book ‘Your Brain is Always Listening’, Dr. Amen and Tana discuss how other peoples’ dragons can also breathe ...
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The Problem with Herd Mentality from 2021-03-17T04:00
From the pandemic to the election, this past year has seen our country go wild in taking sides to fight those with different belief systems. But who exactly are these others, these faceless ‘the...
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Internet Trolls: How to Deal with Negativity from 2021-03-16T04:00
A disturbing phenomenon that has emerged over the past several years has been the rise of ‘internet trolls’, people who regularly engage in harassment and other types of negative activity online...
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Does The Influence of Others Affect Your Brain? from 2021-03-15T04:00
The influence of other people plays a massive role in how we feel from day to day, moment to moment. It’s vital that we train our brains to remain objective in how we process the way in which ot...
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Peer Pressure: How to Avoid Getting Burned by the Bully Dragons from 2021-03-11T05:00
The Importance of Mentors on your Physical and Emotional Health from 2021-03-10T05:00
You’re Not Your Child’s Best Friend: How to Raise Responsible Children from 2021-03-09T05:00
What Effect Does Birth Order Have on Your Mental Health? from 2021-03-08T05:00
How Mommy and Daddy Issues Manifest in the Brain from 2021-03-04T05:00
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 t...
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Can Mental Health Issues be Passed Down from Generation to Generation? from 2021-03-03T05:00
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 hav...
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Learned Helpless: What is It? (And How to Reverse It!) from 2021-03-02T05:00
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 Tan...
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How to Ease the Three Major Types of Grief from 2021-03-01T15:13:38
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...
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How to Come to Terms with Fear of Dying from 2021-02-25T05:00
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...
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What Brings Out Judgmental Tendencies in People? from 2021-02-24T05:00
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 ‘Judgm...
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The Biology of Anger from 2021-02-23T05:00
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 ...
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The Difference Between Blame and Responsibility from 2021-02-22T05:00
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 ‘...
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Understanding the Mindset of Spoiled and Entitled People from 2021-02-18T05:00
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 Br...
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How Feelings of Guilt&Shame Manifest in Your Brain from 2021-02-17T05:00
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 overw...
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Taming the Dragons of Past Trauma from 2021-02-16T05:00
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 bra...
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What Causes Anxiety in the Brain? from 2021-02-15T05:00
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 Dra...
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What Makes a Person Feel Inferior or Flawed? from 2021-02-11T05:00
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 Alway...
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Overcome Feelings of Being Invisible from 2021-02-10T05:00
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 Alway...
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The Father/Son Stress Cycle – What to Do? from 2021-02-09T05:00
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 anxie...
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Your Emotional Brain: The Dragons from the Past from 2021-02-08T05:00
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 dif...
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Eat Smarter with These Smart Nutrition Strategies, with Shawn Stevenson from 2021-02-04T05:00
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 episo...
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Your Microbiome: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics, with Shawn Stevenson from 2021-02-03T05:00
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 t...
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Is Brain Inflammation Causing You to Gain Weight? With Shawn Stevenson from 2021-02-02T05:00
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 Smar...
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Strengthen Your Brain Through Diet, with Shawn Stevenson from 2021-02-01T05:00
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 ...
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How to Disinfect Your Thoughts, with Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-01-28T05:00
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 havo...
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Is Too Much Sanitization a Bad Thing? With Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-01-27T05:00
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-sanitizati...
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Can Mushrooms Supercharge Immunity? with Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-01-26T05:00
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 fo...
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Remedies That Can Help You Against COVID-19, with Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-01-25T05:00
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 p...
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The Amen’s ‘Resetting’ Strategies to Balance Your Life from 2021-01-21T05:00
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, th...
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How to Make Your Subconscious Mind Work from 2021-01-20T05:00
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,...
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The Best Way to Clarify Your Goals for 2021 from 2021-01-19T05:00
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 th...
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Is it Time for a Mental Do-Over? from 2021-01-18T05:00
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 adversit...
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Can Anxiety be Treated Holistically? from 2021-01-14T05:00
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 holi...
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ADHD During a Pandemic from 2021-01-13T05:00
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 epi...
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Doomscrolling: What It Does to Your Mental Health from 2021-01-12T05:00
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 “doo...
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Why the Coronavirus is Hitting Americans So Hard from 2021-01-11T05:00
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 ...
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The Amens Top Strategies to Start 2021 Off from 2021-01-07T05:00
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...
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How We Learn from Our Hardest Moments from 2021-01-06T05:00
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 gro...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Chapter 1 from Tana’s New Audiobook! from 2021-01-05T05:00
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 openi...
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The Most Important Lessons We Learned from 2020 from 2021-01-04T05:00
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 anxiet...
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Nutritional Strategies For 2021 with Dave Asprey from 2020-12-31T05:00
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 fro...
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Tips to Supercharge Your Morning Routine, with Dave Asprey from 2020-12-30T05:00
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 ...
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Fasting: How You Can Fast the Right Way, with Dave Asprey from 2020-12-29T05:00
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 ...
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Does The Internet Algorithms Promote Fear? with Dave Asprey from 2020-12-28T05:00
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 episod...
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How to Grief/Cope with Loss During the Holidays, with Dr. Jennifer Love from 2020-12-24T05:00
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 t...
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The Importance of Knowing How to Let Go, with Dr. Jennifer Love from 2020-12-23T05:00
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 ...
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The 5 Steps to Managing a Crisis, with Dr. Jennifer Love from 2020-12-22T05:00
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 e...
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This is Reason Why People Act Hysterical, with Dr. Jennifer Love from 2020-12-21T05:00
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 le...
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Treating Depression Without Medication, with Dr. Steven Hayes from 2020-12-17T05:00
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 sid...
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How to Treat Your Social Anxiety from Home, with Dr. Steven Hayes from 2020-12-16T05:00
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 Haye...
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No Fear: How Acceptance&Commitment Therapy Can Change You, with Dr. Steven Hayes from 2020-12-15T05:00
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 tr...
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How to Calm Your Brain, with Dr. Steven Hayes from 2020-12-14T05:00
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 g...
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Tana’s Most Important Life Lesson from 2020-12-10T05:00
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 importa...
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Trauma + “Being Polite” – Finding Your Voice from 2020-12-09T05:00
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...
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Forgiveness: Why You’re the One that Benefits from 2020-12-08T05:00
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 ...
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A Victim Mentality – How to Break the Cycle from 2020-12-07T05:00
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 lesson...
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Tana’s Tips for Dealing with an Addiction in the Family from 2020-12-03T05:00
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....
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When Unconditional Love Isn’t Enough from 2020-12-02T05:00
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 A...
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Why Drawing and Maintaining Boundaries is So Important from 2020-12-01T05:00
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 exhaust...
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Addiction and Families: Finding Strength Within Chaos from 2020-11-30T16:58:41
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 “T...
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What is Pseudo-Dementia, and What Causes It? from 2020-11-26T05:00
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 diagn...
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EMDR: Getting Over Past Trauma for Good from 2020-11-25T05:00
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 T...
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Why You Should Give Your Mind It’s Own Name from 2020-11-24T05:00
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 t...
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When Dr. Amen Met Tana from 2020-11-23T16:02:50
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 Th...
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What Happened when Tana Found Out She had Cancer from 2020-11-19T21:51:40
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 chronicle...
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Health Diagnoses: Always Take a First Opinion with a Grain of Salt from 2020-11-19T05:00
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 reflect...
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Parental Hypocrisy: How it Affects Children from 2020-11-17T05:00
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...
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How Stacked Stressors Take a Toll on Your Brain from 2020-11-16T05:00
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 str...
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Do You Have Trouble Managing Your Protective Reflex? from 2020-11-12T05:00
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 so...
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What Happens When You Can’t Get Past Childhood Trauma from 2020-11-11T05:00
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 Podca...
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Why Some People Disconnect to Deal with Separation Anxiety from 2020-11-10T05:00
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 discon...
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How Trauma is Passed On Through Your Genes from 2020-11-09T05:00
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 pos...
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Why Failure is the Real “F” Word from 2020-11-05T05:00
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 ca...
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget from 2020-11-04T05:00
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 t...
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Growing up in Chaos: How Does It Affect Your Brain&Thought Process? from 2020-11-03T05:00
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 ...
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma as an Adult from 2020-11-02T15:57:30
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 ane...
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Tips to Beat COVID (If You Get It!), with Dr. Jonny Bowden from 2020-10-29T04:00
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 ...
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What Insulin Resistance Means to Your Body, with Dr. Jonny Bowden from 2020-10-28T04:00
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 ...
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Do You Actually Need MORE Cholesterol in Your Diet? with Dr. Jonny Bowden from 2020-10-27T04:00
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 surv...
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The One Big Myth About Cholesterol, with Dr. Jonny Bowden from 2020-10-26T15:15:34
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 ...
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How to Determine the Hours of Sleep You Need Each Night, with Dr. Michael Breus from 2020-10-22T04:00
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 ho...
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The Connection Between REM Sleep and the Brain, with Dr. Michael Breus from 2020-10-21T04:00
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 ...
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Add These Steps to Your Sleep Routine for a Major Health Boost, with Dr. Michael Breus from 2020-10-20T04:00
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...
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The Most Common Sleep Problems (and How to Fix Them) with Dr. Michael Breus from 2020-10-19T04:00
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...
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Can’t Stop Eating at Night? Here’s What We Recommend from 2020-10-15T04:00
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...
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Can COVID-19 Have Physical Effects on the Brain? from 2020-10-14T04:00
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 feature...
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Dr. Amen’s Strategies to Deal with Long-Term Stress from 2020-10-13T04:00
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 you...
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What Long-Term Stress Does to Your Brain from 2020-10-12T04:00
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...
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The Science Behind Omega 3 Fatty Acids, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-10-08T04:00
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 ...
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What Role Does Vitamin C Play in Your Health? With Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-10-07T04:00
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?...
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The Supplement Scientist’s Guide to Mushrooms, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-10-06T04:00
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...
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A Scientist Tells You the Best Vegetables to Eat, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-10-05T04:00
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 a...
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What You Need To Know About Dairy Products from 2020-10-01T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen wrap up their content from The End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. This final episode features the...
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How Tana Healed Her Relationship with Her Father from 2020-09-30T04:00
It’s a simple but often overlooked fact that when people behave badly, it’s often due to physical problems with their brain. It’s easy to label someone as bad, but it’s much harder to ask “why?”...
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Their Therapist Told Them to Get Divorced. Here’s Why They Didn’t from 2020-09-29T04:00
In 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 an...
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How Can Hormones and Concussions Affect Your Brain? from 2020-09-28T04:00
In this week of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, we are wrapping up our content from The End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer s...
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Are Energy Drinks Bad? Even if Sugar-Free? With Darin Olien from 2020-09-24T04:00
In the final episode in a series with Darin Olien, the host of the new Netflix show Down to Earth, he and the Amens tackle some of the most talked-about current issues in brain health and wellne...
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How To Turn Your Food into Fuel Right Now, with Darin Olien from 2020-09-23T04:00
SuperLife author Darin Olien has travelled the globe researching the science behind how different types of food are processed in the body. One of his biggest takeaways from this journey is that ...
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Are Your Store-Bought Foods Missing Something? With Darin Olien from 2020-09-22T04:00
In his new book SuperLife, author Darin Olien describes how the alchemy of foods and spices have the ability to turn on or off certain genes. But what if the stuff you buy at the store doesn’t a...
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Beginning a Journey Towards Health and Wellness, with Darin Olien from 2020-09-21T04:00
When it comes to paths to wellness, it’s often our health struggles from early on in life that subconsciously point us in the right direction. This was certainly true for Darin ...
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Can Cats Increase Your Happiness? from 2020-09-17T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss some of the cutting edge, brain-centric news items and studies. Some of the topics explored in this epis...
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How to Control Your Inner Anxiety In a Natural Way from 2020-09-16T04:00
If you’ve been suffering from anxiety lately, you’re not alone. The societal changes under the pandemic have left many people disoriented and unsure about what the future holds. These, of course...
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Is it Depression, Anxiety, OCD, or All of the Above? from 2020-09-15T04:00
One of the biggest takeaways from brain SPECT imaging is that without looking at the brain, a surprising number of patients are completely misdiagnosed. Often times these patients are prescribed...
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Pandemic Schooling: How To Help Your Kids Thrive from 2020-09-14T04:00
The lack of time or ability to plan can be harmful to your mental state, especially for those with more rigid brain types. With the back to school process seeming to be happening on the fly in m...
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Moving Meditation: How it Trains Your Mind, with Jay Shetty from 2020-09-10T04:00
Former monk-turned author Jay Shetty says that meditation is not about emptying your mind. Rather it’s on directing your mind to enable you to stay present and focused. And this practice of trai...
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How to Designate and Energize Your Living Spaces, with Jay Shetty from 2020-09-09T04:00
You may have heard that in Feng Shui philosophy, locations can have energy and memory. This energy may also exist in your mind, as certain areas trigger emotions or action insid...
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How to Make Every Day Count, with Jay Shetty from 2020-09-08T04:00
Getting from where you are to where you want to be involves putting your armor on each day and putting in the work, chiseling away to get to the masterpiece beneath the unformed stone. In this s...
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What Thinking Like a Monk Does to Your Brain, with Jay Shetty from 2020-09-07T04:00
This week on The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast,Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen have a very special guest. Jay Shetty is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the largest health and wellness podcas...
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What Happens in Your Brain When You Pray or Meditate? from 2020-09-03T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen wrap up week 5 of the End of Mental Illness Live Class and Challenge with a Q&A session. Topics explored in this epis...
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How to Overcome Your Genetic Biases from 2020-09-02T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen often says that when it comes to positivity training, positive thinking isn’t necessarily the goal. What is most helpful is ACCURATE thinking, or thinking objectively without bia...
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Are Your Own Thoughts Sabotaging You? from 2020-09-01T04:00
This episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast continues the content from the End of Mental Illness 6-Week Live Class and Challenge. This episode focuses on the self-sabotaging thoughts people ...
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How to Shift Your Way of Thinking to Change Your Mood from 2020-08-31T04:00
This week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast features more content from the popular End of Mental Illness Live Class, in which Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen help you to begin your brain...
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Are Decisions Exhausting For You? This Could Be Why from 2020-08-27T04:00
With all the uncertainties in the world today, it’s nice to get some answers from time to time. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your questions, shedding s...
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The Connection Between Suicidal Thoughts&COVID-19 from 2020-08-26T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss some of the hot button topics surrounding COVID-19 and brain health in general. One of the most alarming of t...
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Quarantine Fatigue: Use These Strategies to Fight the COVID Blues from 2020-08-25T04:00
Quarantine fatigue, family stress, and political/social division are leading to skyrocketing rates of depression in the United States. And with all the stress in our lives it can be all too easy...
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Do You Have COVID-19 Depression? from 2020-08-24T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen has often said that in this pandemic, mental hygiene is as important as washing your hands, and the recent spike in brain health issues certainly supports this. But what if your ...
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Mental Health&COVID-19 Questions Answered from 2020-08-20T04:00
In the fourth and final episode of this week’s series on pandemic pandemonium, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your most pressing questions about regarding COVID-19 and brain health in g...
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Does COVID-19 Leave Lingering Effects in the Brain? from 2020-08-19T04:00
For this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, it’s Brain in the News time! Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a look at some of the cutting edge brain health topics in order to help keep you i...
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How to Make the Most of Quarantine from 2020-08-18T04:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our society as a whole, but it has also drastically changed how people are spending their time. Generally, people are eating more unhealthy food, sp...
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Schools Reopening&Anxiety: What To Do from 2020-08-17T04:00
Anxiety levels in the US had been experiencing a dramatic rise even before the pandemic hit, but once coronavirus came into the picture they skyrocketed. Some have been able to keep their though...
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The Anti-Alzheimer’s Diet, with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2020-08-13T04:00
One of the best ways to keep Alzheimer’s disease (or any type of cognitive decline) at bay is to take charge of what you put in your body. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen both have always said that “fo...
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The 5 Different Types of Alzheimer’s Disease, with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2020-08-12T04:00
Like most brain health diagnoses, Alzheimer’s disease is not just one thing. In fact, this week’s guest Dr. Dale Bredesen has identified 5 major subtypes for Alzheimer’s disease, and they all ha...
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Inflammation&Alzheimer’s: What’s The Connection with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2020-08-11T04:00
A recent shift in treating patients with cognitive decline diagnoses such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has been to focus more on the underlying factors that increase your risk and less on...
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Why Traditional Alzheimer’s Treatment Got it All Wrong , with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2020-08-10T04:00
When it comes to treating patients for cognitive decline, the traditional model has for many years been focused on the removal of beta amyloid plaques, which has done nothing to address symptoms...
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The Future of Stem Cell Therapy, with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys from 2020-08-06T04:00
Stopping inflammation, anti-aging, and reversing menopause (!?) These are some of the potentials being explored and realized in the world of stem cell therapy, and because Brain Warriors stay in...
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Stem Cells: Separating Fact from Fiction, with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys from 2020-08-05T04:00
The conversation surrounding stem cell research and treatment can get muddled and confusing. Some say it’s a miracle cure while others say it’s not viable or practical as a treatment method. So ...
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How do Stem Cells Repair the Body? With Dr. Todd Ovokaitys from 2020-08-04T04:00
Many of us have heard of stem cell therapy and are aware of its implications for human potential, but do you know how stem cell therapy actually works? In the second episode of a series with ste...
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The Surprising Breakthrough in Stem Cell Therapy, with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys from 2020-08-03T04:00
Many of the cutting edge innovations in biological research involve the use of stem cells. However, one of the biggest challenges with this type of therapy is getting the new cells to thrive onc...
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Is Your Sugar Addiction Stressing You Out? With Dr. Uma Naidoo from 2020-07-30T04:00
The last thing we need in our lives right now is more stress. The world has become full of uncertainties, and how we respond will play a big role in dictating our emotional health. But what if t...
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The Connection Between ADHD and the Foods You Eat, with Dr. Uma Naidoo from 2020-07-29T04:00
Food is medicine for your mind. What you put in your body BECOMES your body, so if you’re stuggling with brain health-related issues, the best place to start is on your plate. In this episode of...
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How to Calm Your Anxiety Through Your Diet, with Dr. Uma Naidoo from 2020-07-28T04:00
Due to the pandemic, anxiety prescriptions have more than doubled. Although people are more anxious than ever, the choice to start taking anxiety meds is a big decision and comes with its own se...
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This is Your Brain on Food, with Dr. Uma Naidoo from 2020-07-27T04:00
As the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, writer for the Harvard Health blog, and author of the new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, Dr. Uma Na...
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How to Improve Your Brain the Natural Way from 2020-07-23T04:00
Psychiatrists often jump straight to meds as a first-line defense against brain health issues. However, Dr. Daniel Amen believes that while medication can be effective for many people, there are...
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Sugar&Inflammation: Just How Bad is it? from 2020-07-22T04:00
We all know that sugar is flat-out unhealthy for us. But what exactly does it do to your body and brain? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen share anothe...
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The Simple Food Rules to Radically Improve Your Diet Today from 2020-07-21T04:00
Most of us have heard many times that in order to get your brain right, you first need to get your food right. But what exactly does it mean to “get your food right”? Where do you start? In this...
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Why Medication Could Possibly NOT be Your First Option from 2020-07-20T22:01:54
Hippocrates’ 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’ appro...
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The Art of Self- Accountability, with Joan Lunden from 2020-07-16T04:00
In this fourth and final episode in series with “Why Did I Come Into This Room?” author Joan Lunden, she and the Amens discuss some practical tips to keep your brain and body strong as you get o...
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How to Keep Your Memory Strong as You Age, with Joan Lunden from 2020-07-15T04:00
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you came in? You’re not alone. In fact, that’s the title of former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden’s new book. In this episod...
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Which “Natural Aging” Processes Can You Slow or Stop? with Joan Lunden from 2020-07-14T04:00
As 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 exactl...
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What Can You Do to Age Successfully? with Joan Lunden from 2020-07-13T04:00
The isolation of coronavirus quarantine life has many of us pondering our future and shifting our focus to the things that matter most in our lives. What is it that determines success? How do we...
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Why Bad Sleep is a Risk Factor for Mental Illness from 2020-07-09T04:00
This week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast has featured powerful lessons from Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen’s End of Mental Illness live class and challenge. The subject of this episode is...
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When Your Weight Goes Up, Your Brain Does This from 2020-07-08T04:00
One 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 o...
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Here is How Lyme Disease Can Damage Your Brain from 2020-07-07T04:00
In 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 ...
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How Nutraceuticals Can Help End Mental Illness from 2020-07-06T16:51:54
Due 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 focu...
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How You Can Improve the Function of Your Cerebellum Right Now, with Mary Schlesinger from 2020-07-02T04:00
Through the use of interactive metronome therapy, Mary Schlesinger has seen terrific outcomes with all kinds of brains, ranging from autism and ADHD. In the final episode of a s...
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How Interactive Metronome Therapy Can Help Your ADD, with Mary Schlesinger from 2020-07-01T04:00
The attention issues people with ADD have are often due to problems in the cerebellum that keep them from focusing effectively. This seems simple enough, but so often doctors don’t look to the r...
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You Can Reset Your Brain’s Rhythm – Here’s How, with Mary Schlesinger from 2020-06-30T04:00
When the neurons in your brain fire out of sync while processing stimuli, it can have a major negative effect in your coordination and cognitive ability. Fortunately, thanks to an innovative the...
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What You Need to Know About Your Cerebellum, with Mary Schlesinger from 2020-06-29T04:00
Dr. Daniel Amen says that the brain is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the brain – it gets no respect. In fact, despite being 10% of the brain’s mass, it uses half of the brain’s neurons. So why ...
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How to Get Better Sleep as You Age, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-25T04:00
Recent studies have found that your hormone levels play a major role in regulating your melatonin levels, thus helping you get a good night’s sleep. So how can improve your sleep health as you a...
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The Link Between Sleep&Daytime Performance, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-24T04:00
Most of us are aware of the effect a bad night’s sleep can have on our day. But is there a way to hack your sleep patterns to optimize your work and athletic performance during the day? The shor...
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Manage Your Pain to Sleep Better, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-23T04:00
With all the anxiety from the pandemic, getting a good night’s sleep can be hard enough. But throw chronic pain into the mix, and things can get really frustrating. Luckily, the...
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How to Break the Cycle of Sleep Deprivation, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-22T04:00
It’s clear that the pandemic has been devastating to many peoples’ sleep health, because we had a huge response to the recent series on sleep issues with Dr. Shane Creado. So we invited Dr. Crea...
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How to Assess Your Brain to Determine Problem Areas from 2020-06-18T04:00
In 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 ass...
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Can You Really Keep Your Brain from Aging? from 2020-06-17T04:00
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...
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It’s Not Your Brain Cells that Age, It’s Your Blood Vessels from 2020-06-16T04:00
Conventional wisdom has typically expressed that the aging process in brain cells is what eventually leads to cognitive decline in adults. However, we have since learned that this isn’t necessar...
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Functional Medicine Made Simple from 2020-06-15T04:00
This week of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast continues our limited series from The Brain Health Revolution 6-Week Live Class. In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how you can use an...
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Heal Yourself from the Inside Out, with Dr. Martin Katz from 2020-06-11T04:00
When it comes to the healthcare system in this country, Dr. Martin Katz recalls an interesting analogy, “When people are sick, it’s like an overflowing sink, and people keep looking for ways to ...
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The Science of Oxidative Stress, with Dr. Martin Katz from 2020-06-10T04:00
If we look beyond the symptom-focused approach of western medicine, we quickly see that the real focus should be on how the systems in our bodies are functioning. As Dr. Martin Katz states, “The...
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Broccoli’s Hidden Medicinal Benefits, with Dr. Martin Katz from 2020-06-09T04:00
As a society, our first instinct in treating illness is usually to go straight to medication. However, as longtime listeners of the show know, the food we eat is just as, or even more important ...
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Why Chronic Illnesses Require a Different Approach, with Dr. Martin Katz from 2020-06-08T04:00
In a way, our bodies are like automobiles driving down the freeway. Despite what a car looks like on the outside, if there are problems under the hood there’s going to be trouble going up hills....
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Tips to Psychoanalyze Your Own Dreams, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-04T04:00
Dreams, and the inherent meaning behind them, have always been one of life’s most intriguing mysteries. What do our dreams reveal about us? Do they show us a truer side of ourselves? Do they pre...
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Practical Tips to Get Better Sleep at Night, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-03T04:00
The coronavirus quarantine and working from home has caused many people to make shifts in their sleep schedules. Some are getting more sleep, and some less. In the third episode of a series with...
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How Do You Know if You Have a Sleeping Problem? With Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-02T04:00
Self-diagnosing issues with your sleep can be tricky. Observing your sleep patterns can be difficult because, well, you’re asleep! In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are ag...
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The Surprising Reasons You Can’t Get to Sleep, with Dr. Shane Creado from 2020-06-01T04:00
The amount of sleep we get every night plays a huge role in our overall health and mood. Just getting a couple hours less sleep than needed can cause major problems in the long run. What’s worse...
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How to Become Limitless Right Now, with Jim Kwik from 2020-05-28T04:00
In the final episode of a series with Jim Kwik, he and the Amens discuss some of the biggest tips from Jim’s new book “Limitless”. Jim discusses a surprising reason your memory ...
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Jim Kwik’s Formula for Sustained Motivation, with Jim Kwik from 2020-05-27T04:00
In Jim Kwik’s new book ‘Limitless’ he details his model to unlock new potential. But it’s not just about the methods, because Jim knows you need the motivation to follow through on your intentio...
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The 5 Things to Focus on While in a Quarantine Cocoon, with Jim Kwik from 2020-05-26T04:00
An 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 maximiz...
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How the 4 Digital Supervillains Steal Your Powers, with Jim Kwik from 2020-05-25T04:00
Technology has fundamentally changed our society in a way that makes things easier and more attainable, but with the good comes the bad. In this episode, the Amens are joined by ‘Limitless’ auth...
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The 5-Step Process to Managing Trauma, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2020-05-21T04:00
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought with it a great deal of trauma for many people. Some people haven’t developed the proper coping mechanisms to help them get through these tough times, which can...
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Do Your Thoughts Have an Impact on Your Physical Health? With Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2020-05-20T04:00
You 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...
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How to Feel Comfortable with Uncertainty, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2020-05-19T04:00
Even without a global pandemic, the world is filled with uncertainties. The inability to properly deal with these uncertainties is one of the primary causes of trauma. In this episode, the Amens...
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How to Use Intention to Rewire Your Brain, with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2020-05-18T04:00
Brain health issues have been skyrocketing during the pandemic, so it’s more important than ever that people take control to keep themselves safe. In this first episode of a series with “Switch ...
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Now is the Time to Improve Your Family Life from 2020-05-14T04:00
Although 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 parent...
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What a Penguin can Teach You About Being a Better Parent from 2020-05-13T04:00
Why You Should Create Family Rules Now More Than Ever from 2020-05-12T04:00
Life 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...
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How to Successfully Parent in a Global Pandemic from 2020-05-11T04:00
With 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 signi...
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Best Strategies to Enhance Your Immune System at Home, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-05-07T04:00
In the fourth and final episode of a series with BrainMD chief science officer Dr. Parris Kidd, Kidd and the Amens discuss further strategies to build up your immune system to stay strong and he...
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The Surprising Vitamins for Fighting Off Illness, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-05-06T04:00
In this age of pandemic, the last thing anyone wants is a compromised immune system. After all, our immune systems fight off infections and keep us healthy. So what role do vitamins and suppleme...
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How Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System? With Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-05-05T04:00
You may have heard that taking vitamin C can help you feel better if you take it when you start getting sick. But did you know how vitamin C works in your body? In the second episode of a series...
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How the Immune System Really Works, with Dr. Parris Kidd from 2020-05-04T04:00
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are trying to find ways to strengthen their immune system to have a better chance against the virus. Yet not many people understand how the immune ...
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How to Prepare Your Children for the Internet, with Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2020-04-30T04:00
Kids’ brains are still undeveloped when they get access to the internet, so they lack the frontal lobe function to make safe, intelligent decisions on their own. Yet most parents don’t teach the...
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Should Parents Monitor their Kids’ Cell Phones? With Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2020-04-29T04:00
Many children’s main source of social interaction happens virtually, whether through texts, apps, or even gaming platforms. Unfortunately, this often leaves them vulnerable for exposure to a var...
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The Hidden Psychology of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2020-04-28T04:00
Tech companies have a long history of using neuroscience to hook children at a young age, such as giving them access to Google suite accounts in the classroom. However, as Dr. Lisa Strohman illu...
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Is Quarantine Causing Online Addiction in Children? With Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2020-04-27T04:00
With 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 a...
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How the Hierarchy of Needs Shift During a Pandemic, with Dr. Derwin Gray from 2020-04-23T04:00
When people’s lives are upended, it has a tendency to shift their focus of priorities. It turns out that there’s one crucial thing that can bring fulfillment despite one’s circumstances. In the ...
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How to Love and Respect Yourself, with Dr. Derwin Gray from 2020-04-22T04:00
Most of us are aware that the best use of our gifts in life is to help others. But what if we have trouble defining what are unique gifts are? Usually the problem is one of self-respect. In the ...
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How You Can Use Your Pain To Your Advantage, with Dr. Derwin Gray from 2020-04-21T04:00
With so many people's lives thrown into sudden disarray, some are examining what it is that makes life good in the first place. For author/pastor Dr. Derwin Gray, the concepts of happiness and p...
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From the Gridiron to the Pulpit: Finding Purpose, with Dr. Derwin Gray from 2020-04-20T04:00
In difficult times, an uplifting story of transformation can get us thinking about how we can change our own lives for the better. The story of Dr. Derwin Gray, a former NFL player-turned author...
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How to Create Energy to Help Transform Your Life, with Julianne Hough from 2020-04-16T12:00
Many 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 th...
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How to Use Music, Meditation, and Intention to Enhance Your Day, with Julianne Hough from 2020-04-15T12:00
While the coronavirus has us living isolated lives inside our homes, many of us are longing for nature. Yet, as Julianne Hough illustrates, there are ways we can bring nature to us by drawing it...
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COVID-19: Get Off Your Couch and Do This to Feel Better, with Julianne Hough from 2020-04-14T12:00
Before she danced with the stars, Julianne Hough experienced the anxiety and depression that comes with leaving home at 10 to pursue a passion. However, she soon discovered that through the ther...
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Can Dancing Improve Your Brain Function? With Julianne Hough from 2020-04-13T12:00
Right now we’re experiencing an unprecedented period in history. With so many of us stuck at home, the temptation is high to put on Netflix and binge eat. But what if this period is really an op...
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Tips for Getting Over Fear of Rejection, with Lisa Sasevich from 2020-04-09T04:00
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is often quoted for having said “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Clearly this is true outside the hockey rink as well. Unfortunately, all too often fear i...
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How to Use Your Unique Value to Bring Money and Success, with Lisa Sasevich from 2020-04-08T04:00
When people struggle with finding their way to move up in the world, in most cases it’s because they’re using the wrong ladders. The key to finding success, according to author and coach Listen
How to Discover Your Purpose, with Lisa Sasevich from 2020-04-07T04:00
Scientific 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...
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Are You Meant for More? With Lisa Sasevich from 2020-04-06T04:00
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COVID-19 Outbreak: Quick Tips for a Cleaner Household Today, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks from 2020-04-02T04:00
In 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 a...
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Should You be Washing Your Food? With Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks from 2020-04-01T04:00
Because of COVID-19, we are all trying to live more cleanly in order to avoid contracting the virus. One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of this is the cleanliness of our food. On this t...
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COVID-19: How to Effectively Clean and Sanitize Your Home, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks from 2020-03-31T04:00
During 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...
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Why You Should be Using Healthy Cleaning Products, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks from 2020-03-30T04:00
To help protect yourself from the coronavirus, the CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting your home. The problem is that most cleaning products on the market are actually filled with toxins th...
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Top Strategies to Start the Path to a Healthy Brain from 2020-03-26T04:00
It’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. Whet...
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What If Mental Health is Really Brain Health? from 2020-03-25T04:00
For Dr. Daniel Amen, using imaging to actually look at people’s brains completely changed the discussion around mental health. What he found was that mental health is actually brain health, and ...
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How Mental Illness Treatment has Changed Throughout History from 2020-03-24T04:00
This episode of the podcast continues our special edition series from the Brain Health Revolution Challenge. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the hidden “evil ruler” in our society that pushes u...
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A Limited Series: Take The Brain Health Challenge from 2020-03-23T04:00
In 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 Ta...
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Can You Heal Mental Illnesses with Medication Alone? from 2020-03-19T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer more of your listener questions. This episode tackles such diverse topics as treating mental illness with medi...
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Are Extramarital Affairs Caused by Anxiety? from 2020-03-18T04:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen turn once again to some “Brain in the News” topics to weigh in from a neuroscience perspective. This episode features such ne...
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Practical Tips For Coronavirus Prevention from 2020-03-17T04:00
With 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...
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Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Avoid Getting Sick from 2020-03-16T04:00
At 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 ...
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How to Address the Hidden Traumas in Your Life, with Mark Wolynn from 2020-03-12T04:00
Whether we are consciously aware or not, we all carry some form of trauma in our lives. Sometimes the reason for the trauma is obvious, but sometimes trauma can be hidden. In the fourth and fina...
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How to Find the Origin of Your Trauma, with Mark Wolynn from 2020-03-11T04:00
Recent studies show that traumatic stress disorders can be inherited genetically. Often the trauma will live in the body for a while until it eventually becomes triggered and elicits a response....
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How to Overcome Your Family Trauma, with Mark Wolynn from 2020-03-10T04:00
Fascinating 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 epi...
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Is Your PTSD Inherited? With Mark Wolynn from 2020-03-09T04:00
Have you ever felt totally stressed out in a situation that didn’t seem to warrant the feeling? Have you ever felt anxious for no obvious reason? There’s an answer for this that just might blow ...
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The Surprising Way to Exercise for Your Brain Health, with Max Lugavere from 2020-03-05T05:00
When it comes to fitness and exercise for maximum health benefits, the discussion is usually centered around cardio. But is cardio exercise really the BEST way to get your brain and body in shap...
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A Better Lifestyle for a Longer Lifespan, with Max Lugavere from 2020-03-04T05:00
In his new book, “The Genius Life,” author Max Lugavere gives his tips for a lifestyle that will give you not only a healthier life, but a longer life, too. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’...
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Eat This Salad Every Day for a Younger and Healthier Brain, with Max Lugavere from 2020-03-03T05:00
More and more research is coming out about the health benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet. Dark, leafy greens and colorful veggies are like medicine for your brain and body, so incorporating ...
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How Do Foods Affect Your Health? With Max Lugavere from 2020-03-02T05:00
When his mother became ill, “Genius Foods” author Max Lugavere learned the hard way that dementia can begin to take hold in your brain decades before you start seeing symptoms. This experience b...
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Why You Need to Read Food Labels, with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-02-27T05:00
In this fourth and final episode of a series with “Food Fix” author Dr. Mark Hyman, he and the Amens discuss the ways that you can become more aware and educated about how what you eat affects y...
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Can a Bad Diet Encourage Violent Behavior? With Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-02-26T05:00
The 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 beh...
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What You Should Be Eating in 2020, with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-02-25T05:00
It may come as a surprise to some, but one of the biggest historical culprits of environmental deterioration has been the food industry. Many of its practices, whether motivated by green or igno...
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How Public Awareness is Changing the Food Industry, with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-02-24T05:00
In his new book “Food Fix,” Dr. Mark Hyman illustrates the link between the food industry and a multitude of global crises, ranging from from social issues to climate change. The more of this in...
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Top Tips to Strengthen the Immune System, with Dr. Josh Axe from 2020-02-20T05:00
There is so much misinformation out there concerning what helps and what damages the immune system that it’s often difficult to know where to start. In this final episode with “Eat Dirt” author ...
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Why Collagen is Crucial to Your Health, with Dr. Josh Axe from 2020-02-19T05:00
It’s true that there are no miracle supplements, but if your body is lacking in a certain vitamin or amino acid, then supplementing it CAN have a miraculous effect. One of the most helpful suppl...
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Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You? with Dr. Josh Axe from 2020-02-18T05:00
One of the least talked about characteristics of the ketogenic diet is that it’s not for everyone. In fact, some people might feel worse on a keto diet. But for others, the keto diet is an absol...
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How Dr. Josh Axe’s Mother Beat Cancer Holistically, with Dr. Josh Axe from 2020-02-17T19:37:08
Before Josh Axe became a successful doctor, author, and public figure, his life was turned upside-down after his mother was diagnosed with cancer. The silver lining, however, was that he realize...
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The Surprising Places Hidden Toxins Lie, with Dr. David and Daniel Root&Anne-Marie Principe from 2020-02-13T05:00
Toxic exposure is everywhere in our lives, and most of us have no idea. However, by both being aware of the toxins enough to avoid them, and by taking the time to periodically detoxify your body...
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How Do You Know if You Need a Detox? with Dr. David and Daniel Root&Anne-Marie Principe from 2020-02-12T17:00
If you think detox is only for recovering addicts, you may be off the mark. In fact, practically every day we are all being bombarded by toxins in the food we eat and in the air we breathe. So w...
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This Detoxification Could Change Your Life, with Dr. David and Daniel Root&Anne-Marie Principe from 2020-02-11T05:00
Dr. David and Daniel Root became fascinated with the process of body detoxification when they saw significant results with their patients. But in Daniel’s case, it was the health struggles of a ...
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How Can Airborne Toxins Impact Your Life? with Dr. David and Daniel Root&Anne-Marie Principe from 2020-02-10T05:00
Anne-Marie Principe was at ground zero when the 9-11 attacks happened, and the amount of dust she took into her lungs caused a severe illness. Luckily, she eventually found help in an unexpected...
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What Happens to Your Brain After a Concussion? With Dr. Kabran Chapek from 2020-02-06T05:00
When you suffer a brain injury, even something as minor as a concussion, your brain won’t just heal on its own. You must be active in your recovery to avoid experiencing the various side effects...
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Concussion Rescue: What to Do to Heal Your Brain, with Dr. Kabran Chapek from 2020-02-05T05:00
If 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 ...
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Rehabilitate Your Brain by Taking These Nutrients, with Dr. Kabran Chapek from 2020-02-04T05:00
The standard concussion protocol has evolved over the years and greatly improved outcomes for people who suffer head injuries. Sadly, however, many of the long-term effects of such injuries are ...
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Could You Have a Brain Injury and Not Know It? with Dr. Kabran Chapek from 2020-02-03T05:00
With a growing database of over 150,000 brain scans, one of the biggest lessons Dr. Daniel Amen has learned in his work is that mild traumatic brain injuries can destroy lives, and people don’t ...
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What to Eat: How to Stop Eating Poorly, with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2020-01-30T05:00
We all know that eating the right foods plays a HUGE role in how we feel, but we often forget that our bad eating habits make it much more likely for us to continue to make poor decisions, thus ...
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What Current Health Trends Can You Trust? with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2020-01-29T05:00
Current health trends often focus on cleanses you can do to clear toxins out of your body. But, as Dr. David Perlmutter states, we must also clear toxins from our mind. In this episode of The Br...
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Brain Wash: How to Clean&Rewire Your Brain, with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2020-01-28T05:00
The recent explosion of technology into human life has brought with it an unexpected side effect: Our brains have been rewired in such a way that our physiology is not yet able to process the st...
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Is a Bad Diet to Blame? With Dr. David Perlmutter from 2020-01-27T05:00
In this week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, we are honored to have friend of the show Dr. David Perlmutter return for a discussion centered around his new book “Brain Wash.” Dr. Pe...
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How an Actor Overcame his Addictions, with Chris Browning from 2020-01-23T05:00
Character actor Chris Browning was watching his life slowly turn into a cautionary tale due to his struggles with substance abuse when he finally found his path to redemption. He learned that “h...
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What to Do When Your Self-Talk Works Against You, with Chris Browning from 2020-01-22T05:00
When actor Chris Browning became addicted to heroin, one of his biggest takeaways was that heroin addiction is the only disease that tells you that you don’t have it. His ego and distorted view ...
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Signs of Different Substance Addictions, with Chris Browning from 2020-01-21T05:00
Sons of Anarchy and Westworld actor Chris Browning went from living in a house in Malibu to living in a tent under the 405 freeway. The progression of his downward spiral was reflected by the di...
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Are You A High-Functioning Alcoholic? with Chris Browning from 2020-01-20T05:00
Character actor Chris Browning’s career was just beginning to take off when his personal demons began to emerge. Although he had been a high-functioning alcoholic since the age of 15, his social...
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Easiest Ways to Boost Your Gut Today, with Dr. Steven Masley from 2020-01-16T05:00
In the last episode of a series with “The Better Brain Solution” author Dr. Steven Masley, he and the Amens discuss how to improve the health of your microbiome to boost your heart and brain. Dr...
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What Diet Should You Be Eating: Tips on the Mediterranean Method, with Dr. Steven Masley from 2020-01-15T05:00
Dr. Steven Masley has found that the most efficient path to greater overall health is to focus on the diet. His new book “The Mediterranean Method” is filled with tips and recipes for using the ...
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What the Heart/Brain Connection Means to Your Health, with Dr. Steven Masley from 2020-01-14T05:00
Dr. Daniel Amen has often said that what is good for your heart is good for your brain. Why is this connection so important? In the second episode of a series with “30 Days to a Younger Heart” c...
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Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart, with Dr. Steven Masley from 2020-01-13T05:00
After years of studying how your diet affects your overall health, Dr. Steven Masley decided to make it his mission to write more recipes than prescriptions. In this first episode of a series wi...
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Police Tips from Survivors of a Shooting, with Troy and Shannon Zeeman from 2020-01-09T13:00
From his time working as a police officer in south central Los Angeles, Troy Zeeman has seen more than his share of carnage, but the lessons he’s learned on the job just may have saved his life ...
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What is the Process of Recovery from a Mass Shooting? With Troy and Shannon Zeeman from 2020-01-08T13:00
In 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 detai...
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How a Couple Used their Brains to Escape an Active Shooter at Route 91, with Troy&Shannon Zeeman from 2020-01-07T13:00
Police Officer Troy Zeeman was not on duty when he and his wife Shannon began dodging bullets during the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting, but that didn’t keep him from using both his training and hi...
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Active Shooter: Surviving the Route 91 Massacre, with Troy&Shannon Zeeman from 2020-01-06T13:00
Newport Beach police officer Troy Zeeman and his wife Shannon decided to celebrate the end of Shannon’s chemotherapy treatment by attending a 3-day music festival in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, th...
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Proven Tips to Keep Your Brain&Body Young, with Dave Asprey from 2020-01-02T13:00
In the fourth and final episode of a series with author and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey, he and the Amens give you practical tips using proven science to slow down or even reverse the aging p...
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What Does the Future of Anti-Aging Look Like? With Dave Asprey from 2020-01-01T13:00
There have been major breakthroughs in the science of anti-aging in the last few years, and this week’s guest, author and Bulletproof 360 founder Dave Asprey, has been testing and using these me...
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How to Assess&Fix Your Hormone Levels, with Dave Asprey from 2019-12-31T13:00
Recent history has seen a dramatic overall shift towards insufficient hormone production in our population. Unknown to most people, these deficiencies can have major negative implications in oth...
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What Causes Aging? (And How Can You Reverse It?) With Dave Asprey from 2019-12-30T13:00
In 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 episo...
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Practical Tips for Kids’ Use of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2019-12-26T13:00
In 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...
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Violent Video Games On The Brain: What It Looks Like, with Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2019-12-24T13:00
It’s clear that technology and gadgets have changed radically over the last 30 years. In fact, the evolution happens so quickly that it’s difficult to determine the safety of new tech before it ...
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Can Technology Encourage Mass Shootings? With Dr. Lisa Strohman from 2019-12-23T13:00
This week’s guest on The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Lisa Strohman, was working with the profiling unit of the FBI when one of the most horrific events in our nation’s history occurred. Thi...
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Our Tips to Strengthen Relationships, with Dr. Sharon May from 2019-12-19T13:00
In 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 epi...
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Why the Absence of Arguments Can Lead to Divorce, with Dr. Sharon May from 2019-12-18T13:00
There are two main types of trust in relationships, and building these forms of trust are key to maintaining long-lasting emotional bonds. So how can you build trust in your relationships? In th...
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How to Battle Your “Relationship Dragons”, with Dr. Sharon May from 2019-12-17T13:00
When we argue with our loved ones, whether it be a spouse, significant other, or child, it’s often something under the surface that’s the real issue. According to Dr. Sharon May, we all have our...
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Attachment Theory: How it Manifests in Relationships, with Dr. Sharon May from 2019-12-16T13:00
We 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 insecuri...
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What Effects Does Childhood Trauma Have on an Adult? with Dr. James Gordon from 2019-12-12T13:00
When children grow up with trauma in their lives, it can often have a major impact on the way they live their lives as adults. However, some of these children find ways to turn their post-trauma...
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How to Heal Yourself From Past Trauma, with Dr. James Gordon from 2019-12-11T13:00
People who have experienced trauma in their past are often affected in their present. Many of them think that their only options for treatment is to spend long hours on a psychiatrist’s couch. B...
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Can You Treat Mental Illness Without a Doctor? with Dr. James Gordon from 2019-12-10T13:00
If you suffer from a mental health condition and decide to seek treatment from a psychiatrist, you may have an underwhelming experience. The truth is that most psychiatrists don’t give their pat...
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How to Make Yourself Sick, with Dr. James Gordon from 2019-12-09T16:56:29
Longtime followers of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast will know that Dr. Daniel Amen believes the traditional psychiatric model for care is dysfunctional and in need of a revolution. Psychiatris...
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Which Animal-Based Food Products Cause Inflammation? from 2019-12-05T13:00
You have questions? The Amens have answers. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your questions. This episode features information and tips...
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What is Crocus Sativus and How Does it Help Treat Depression? from 2019-12-04T13:00
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 ...
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Stress + Holidays: How to Deal from 2019-12-03T13:00
Many of us tend to think of the holidays as a happy time. After all, we connect and spend time with family and loved ones and give thanks for what we have in our lives. In reality, however, ther...
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Healthy Holiday Gifts: Thinking Outside the Gift Box from 2019-12-02T16:59:08
When 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 healt...
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Violent Video Games: What are the Effects? from 2019-11-28T13:00
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 intolera...
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This Man’s Stomach Brewed its Own Alcohol from 2019-11-27T13:00
For 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 ...
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Brain Healthy Dishes to Try During Thanksgiving from 2019-11-26T13:00
We 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...
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How Can I Maintain My Weight and Keep My Brain Strong During the Holidays from 2019-11-25T16:42:17
Over 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 heal...
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Is Happiness a Moral Obligation? With Justin Wren from 2019-11-21T13:00
In the fourth and final episode of a series with MMA fighter and author Justin Wren, Dr. Daniel Amen and Justin discuss the impact emotional trauma can have on a person, and what happens when yo...
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The True Meaning of Victory, with Justin Wren from 2019-11-20T13:00
MMA fighter-turned author Justin Wren was at a crossroads in his life when he made the decision to venture into the Congo. The impact he made on the pygmy culture he found there would change the...
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From the Cage to the Congo: Answering the Call for Help, with MMA Fighter Justin Wren from 2019-11-19T13:00
Things had been on a downward swing for MMA fighter Justin Wren, but then his desperation and faith provided him with the most unexpected of visions. Where that vision would ultimately lead him,...
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A Bullied Kid’s Incredible Comeback Story, with Justin Wren from 2019-11-18T13:00
When MMA fighter-turned social activist Justin Wren was bullied by his classmates, he struggled to find a reason for living. He eventually found that wrestling and mixed martial arts gave him an...
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Why You Shouldn’t Solve All Your Problems, with Dr. John Townsend from 2019-11-14T13:00
According to Dr. John Townsend, the key to growth, whether it be for large companies or for a single individual, is the need to need. What this means is that we need to have others that we rely ...
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Setbacks: The Best Way to Respond, with Dr. John Townsend from 2019-11-13T13:00
Setbacks are a normal part of life. No one goes through life without having some setbacks to respond to from time to time. But it’s how we respond to these moments that make us who we are. In th...
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Engaging Your Tribe: How to Recruit Mentors, Coaches, and Friends, with Dr. John Townsend from 2019-11-12T13:00
Studies have shown that people who lack in good friends and mentors in their life tend to struggle more both emotionally and physically. But if you don’t have anyone on your side, how can you br...
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How to Connect With People to Fuel Your Life, with Dr. John Townsend from 2019-11-11T13:00
In some ways, people are like the foods you eat. Some of them are rich in nutrients, while others simply drain you of your health. In this first episode of a series with “People Fuel” author Dr....
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What’s a Mental Matrix? With Jim Karol from 2019-11-07T13:00
Jim Karol, author of “Ultimate Memory Magic,” has developed the ultimate tool to help you remember huge lists and other large numbers of items. It’s called the mental matrix, and it just might b...
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How to Use Stories to Help You Remember Anything, with Jim Karol from 2019-11-06T13:00
Did 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 som...
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Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory, with Jim Karol from 2019-11-05T13:00
“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 ow...
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How to Strengthen Your Memory Right Now, with Jim Karol from 2019-11-04T15:45:37
When Jim Karol got laid off from his job at a steel mill in Allentown, PA, his prospects looked grim. When his doctor told him he also had a dangerously enlarged heart, Jim knew it was time to t...
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Q&A: Which Personal Products are the Least Toxic? from 2019-10-31T12:00
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 perso...
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Brain in the News: Avoid These Two Medications at All Costs from 2019-10-30T12:00
In 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 suppl...
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Can Antidepressants Change Your Personality? from 2019-10-29T18:05:58
When Tana Amen was suffering from depression, she had no idea it was caused by her thyroid medication. She started taking antidepressant medication, and the effect it had on her was completely u...
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Taking Antidepressants: The Pros&Cons from 2019-10-28T17:56:45
For 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 d...
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Can You Teach Your Children to Have More Empathy? With Dr. Judith Orloff from 2019-10-24T12:00
In this final episode of a series with ‘Thriving as an Empath’ author Dr. Judith Orloff, she and the Amens discuss the phenomenon of the mirror neuron system, and how it can create either empath...
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Empath&Empathy: The Surprising Difference with Dr. Judith Orloff from 2019-10-23T12:00
Have 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...
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How to Thrive as a Sensitive Person with Dr. Judith Orloff from 2019-10-22T12:00
When a person is described as “sensitive”, the label usually carries with it negative connotations. But as Dr. Judith Orloff suggests, there are plenty of advantages to a sensitive nature, and t...
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Are You an Empath? With Dr. Judith Orloff from 2019-10-21T12:00
A small contingent of our population claims to be able to physically experience the emotional energy of other people. Sound crazy? Well there may be an actual science behind this. In the first e...
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Q&A: The Truth About Coffee and Your Health from 2019-10-17T12:00
In 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’...
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Brain in the News: Are Our Skulls Out-Evolving Us? from 2019-10-16T12:00
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 ...
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What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) and How Does it Work? from 2019-10-15T12:00
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 ...
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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Heal My Brain? from 2019-10-14T12:00
When Dr. Daniel Amen was working on the largest ever NFL study on the brains of active and retired players, one of the biggest takeaways was how the subjects’ brains reacted to hyperbaric oxygen...
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Q&A: Should You be Consuming Dairy? from 2019-10-10T12:00
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 ...
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Brain in the News: Which Country Consumes the Most Antidepressants? from 2019-10-09T12:00
It’s time for more Brain in the News! In this episode, the Amens contribute to the discussion of the brain health topics in the recent news cycle. This episode features a study on the world’s bi...
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10 Ways Toxic Products Are Poisoning You from 2019-10-08T12:00
In 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 pr...
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Top Toxic Products You Should Stop Buying from 2019-10-07T12:00
An 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 e...
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Q&A: Automatic Negative Thoughts, Vaping&Marijuana from 2019-10-03T12:00
It’s time for another Q&A! In this episode, the Amens dip into the mailbag to answer some of your questions. This episode features information and tips on automatic negative thoughts, brain inju...
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Brain in the News: What Can Parents Do About Cyberbullying? from 2019-10-02T12:00
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 cybe...
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How Can You Quit E-Cigarettes? from 2019-10-01T12:00
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?...
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The E-Cigarette Epidemic: How Unhealthy is Vaping? from 2019-09-30T12:00
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 exac...
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Q&A: How to Put Your Brain in a Healing Environment from 2019-09-26T12:00
In 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 envi...
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Brain in the News: The Amens Break Down the Latest from 2019-09-25T12:00
In this episode, The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast introduces a new segment called “The Brain in the News,” where Daniel and Tana Amen review some of the latest news in neuroscience and weigh in w...
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Is it Smart to Follow Your Gut? from 2019-09-24T12:00
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...
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Extremists: What do their Brains Look Like? from 2019-09-23T12:00
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 A...
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The Difference Between Pleasure&Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig from 2019-09-19T12:00
Many of the neurological issues prevalent in our society are the result of a conscious effort of the food industry to confuse and conflate the differences between pleasure and happiness. So what...
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Why You Should Never Drink Fruit Juice with Dr. Robert Lustig from 2019-09-18T12:00
Fruit juice has long been considered a healthier alternative to soft drinks like Pepsi and Sprite, but unfortunately this is far from accurate. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast...
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Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig from 2019-09-17T12:00
Back in 1955, President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, prompting a nationwide inquiry as to what was causing cardiovascular disease. The two camps of thinking centered around either fat or ...
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The Surprising Reason People are Overweight with Dr. Robert Lustig from 2019-09-16T12:00
In Robert Lustig’s early work as a pediatric endocrinologist, he began studying the effect certain molecules had on the body’s organs. What he found was a stunning connection between fructose an...
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Getting Better Together: Peer Support&EMDR from 2019-09-12T12:00
Throughout their careers, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod have seen first-hand the importance of peer support to the healing process. In this last episode in a series on first responde...
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These Jobs are Toxic: The Lessons We Learned from 9/11 from 2019-09-11T18:35:43
Our first responders often operate in the most toxic environments, but, until recently, little or no effort has been made to keep those toxins contained. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s W...
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First Responders&Mental Struggles: The Leading Causes of Brain Illness from 2019-09-10T17:23:50
First responders are or on the frontline of the war for our health, and, as a result, they can often suffer in silence. After all, who is going to help the helpers? In this episode of The Brain ...
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First Responders&Mental Struggles: Who Helps the Helpers? from 2019-09-09T12:00
The Healthy Habits You Need to Change Your Brain + Body from 2019-09-05T12:00
In 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. Thi...
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The 6 Steps to Ending Mental Illness from 2019-09-04T12:00
While the incidence of cancer has been experiencing a decline, the incidence of mental illness continues to trend upward. Why is this? In the third episode of a series based on Dr. Daniel Amen’s...
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Masters of Your Health: The Good Ruler vs. The Evil Ruler from 2019-09-03T12:00
In 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 Min...
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If You Change Your Brain, Can It Heal Your Mind? from 2019-09-02T12:00
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’r...
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The Brain&the Mind: What’s the Difference? With Dr. Earl Henslin from 2019-08-29T12:00
Our 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 re...
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Can You Change Your Personality? With Dr. Earl Henslin from 2019-08-28T12:00
Dr. Earl Henslin, author, psychotherapist, and board member of The End Mental Illness Now Foundation, found himself on the other side of the desk when he brought his own mother in to scan her br...
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Frontal Lobes: How Do They Shape Your Behavior? with Dr. Earl Henslin from 2019-08-27T12:00
Thirty 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’...
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What if Everything You Thought You Knew About Your Brain was Wrong? With Dr. Earl Henslin from 2019-08-26T12:00
When 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 t...
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Is Your Career Path Right for You? from 2019-08-22T12:00
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 psychos...
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The Types of Trauma that Can Result from a Car Accident from 2019-08-21T12:00
Every 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...
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The Top Strategies for Safe Driving from 2019-08-20T12:00
Did 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. Dani...
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How the Brain Functions when Behind the Wheel from 2019-08-19T12:00
Whether 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’...
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How to Get Rid of Brain Fog from 2019-08-15T12:00
In 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 schizo...
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Why Humans Aren’t Designed to be Happy from 2019-08-14T12:00
In America, happiness is big business. Industries put billions of dollars into marketing and selling the concept of happiness to the public. But what is happiness, really? And why is so much eff...
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Teenagers&Suicide: What to Do if You’re Worried about Your Child from 2019-08-13T12:00
Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among young people (the first is automobile accidents). What’s the reason for this epidemic? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and ...
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Depression is Not a Prozac Deficiency from 2019-08-12T12:00
Oregon has recently passed legislation for taking “Mental Health Days” off from school, which makes sense as the state has one of the highest suicide rates. So why is this legislation being pass...
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Tips to Have a Better Brain and Better Grades with Alize Castellanos from 2019-08-08T12:00
Class 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...
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Should You Model Your Behavior After Other People? With Alize Castellanos from 2019-08-07T12:00
When striving to make improvements in our lives, we tend to look to others for inspiration. But is this a good thing or a bad thing? In the third episode of a series with Change Your Brain, ...
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Negative Thoughts: What Happens when You Escape Chaos with Alize Castellanos from 2019-08-06T12:00
If you come from a chaotic environment, whether that be caused by your family life, past a trauma, or a medical condition, it can be very difficult to rid your mind of negative thoughts. So what...
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How to Find Success Through Adversity with Alize Castellanos from 2019-08-05T15:01:03
Finding success in life can be hard enough even when circumstances have set you up to thrive. But what happens when you start out in life with the cards already stacked against you? In this epis...
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Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades with Chloe Amen from 2019-08-01T12:00
The surprising #1 fear for most Americans isn’t heights, spiders, or clowns, but speaking in public. Many tense up in fear just thinking about getting up in front of the class or workplace to gi...
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Can Eating Certain Foods Make it Harder to Focus? With Chloe Amen from 2019-07-31T12:00
One of the most overlooked factors when determining success at school is nutrition habits. You may be surprised to hear that the type of food you send your child off to school with may play a hu...
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How Different Brain Types Affect Study Habits with Chloe Amen from 2019-07-30T12:00
When it comes to study habits and organization, finding the right balance in your routine can mean the difference between success and failure. However, that balance can be entirely different for...
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Success at School: This Factor is More Important Than Grades with Chloe Amen from 2019-07-29T12:00
For some people, the education system can be a breeze. For others, struggle and frustration is the name of the game. However, when it comes to predicting success in life, grades aren’t necessari...
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Lessons Learned from a Traumatic Brain Injury with Josh Perry from 2019-07-25T12:00
BMX rider-turned motivational speaker Josh Perry has experienced many ups and downs when it comes to the health of his brain. The lessons he’s learned along the way, however, could benefit anyon...
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Brain Trauma: Finding the Right Recovery with Josh Perry from 2019-07-24T12:00
BMXer Josh Perry knows a few things about brain trauma, having experienced multiple concussions, some of which had resulted in loss of consciousness and even seizures. But while Josh has done ma...
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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Affected My Life with Josh Perry from 2019-07-23T12:00
It’s been said that the act of failing only occurs if you don’t get back up again. No one knows this concept more than pro BMXer Josh Perry, who has fallen (both figuratively and literally) coun...
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The Brain Scan that Saved A Professional BMXer’s Life with Josh Perry from 2019-07-22T12:00
BMX rider Josh Perry was living out his dreams, travelling, competing, and rising up through the professional ranks when he suffered a horrific crash. The doctors ordered an MRI, and what they s...
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Q&A: The Amens Answer All Your Questions from 2019-07-18T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen wrap up their discussion on the impact of words, and then reach into the mailbag to answer some listeners’ quest...
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Can Your Thoughts Change Your Body’s Chemistry? from 2019-07-17T12:00
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 A...
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Relationships: How to Choose Your Words Wisely from 2019-07-16T12:00
The language you use reflects how you see the world, but it can also affect how those in relationships see each other. Certain words you use to describe someone else or their behavior strongly a...
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What Your Subconscious Mind Hears When You Talk Negatively to Yourself from 2019-07-15T12:00
You may not realize this, but when you talk to yourself, your subconscious mind is listening, and what it actually hears and registers may not be quite what you’d expect. In the first episode in...
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How to Deal with Difficult People with Winn Claybaugh from 2019-07-11T12:00
Human beings are a relational species. It’s important to our survival that we form meaningful connections with other human beings. But what do we do when we’re faced with people who seem hell be...
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The Workplace: Why Having Fun isn’t a Luxury with Winn Claybaugh from 2019-07-10T12:00
There’s a stigma attached to word “quitter,” but when someone quits a job, it’s often just to get out of a bad work environment and move on to something better. In this episode of the podcast, D...
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Culture at Work: The Importance of Cultivating What You Want with Winn Claybaugh from 2019-07-09T12:00
People need a reason for what they do. They need a “why?” that drives them towards their purpose. So what actions can you take to give a “why?” to yourself and those around you? In this episode ...
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How to Become an Effective Leader at Work with Winn Claybaugh from 2019-07-08T12:00
Let’s face it, the ‘intimidating dictator’ approach to whipping employees and coworkers into shape is a thing of the past, a relic that no longer works in today’s workplace. So how can you get o...
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Are You Spiritually Bankrupt? from 2019-07-04T12:00
It should come as no surprise that those with the deepest sense of meaning and purpose tend to have the strongest relationships. So what about those whose lives carry no deeper sense of meaning?...
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Are Your Friends Sabotaging Your Love Life? from 2019-07-03T12:00
Have you ever gotten together with friends for a good time, only to spend most of the time complaining about the challenges of dealing with significant others? This sort of activity may seem inn...
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The Psychology Behind Failed Relationships from 2019-07-02T12:00
In 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...
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How to Ruin Your Marriage Today from 2019-07-01T12:00
Do you want to know how you can ruin your marriage? Didn’t think so. But if you know what NOT to do, you’ll know what TO do in avoid in order to have better relationships. In this episode of The...
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How a Disability Can Be an Inspiration, Not a Limitation with Kelli Davis from 2019-06-27T12:00
Kelli Davis has seen and been involved with many miraculous stories of children facing and overcoming huge obstacles. What she’s learned from these stories is that perspective can make all the d...
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Miracle Stories: How David Ortiz’s Home Run Changed a Life with Kelli Davis from 2019-06-26T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by Kelli Davis from The Children’s Miracle Network for a discussion on miracles. Kelli sha...
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Can Donating to Charity Help Your Brain? with Kelli Davis from 2019-06-25T12:00
In her work with The Children’s Miracle Network, Kelli Davis brushes shoulders with high-profile celebrities on a regular basis. These interactions have resulted in some surprising lessons about...
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The Miracle of Purpose with Kelli Davis from 2019-06-24T12:00
Miracles occur every day. Some are major life changes, while others are smaller and may even go unnoticed at first. Learning to recognize life’s miracles and use them to bring purpose in your li...
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Hypnosis and Kids: What’s Safe? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig from 2019-06-20T12:00
Children tend to have highly suggestible brains, which makes them all the more vulnerable to some of the negative messaging in society, most often found on certain social media platforms. So due...
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Can Hypnosis be Used as a Performance Enhancer? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig from 2019-06-19T12:00
Medical hypnosis can be used to help different people in different ways, from something like quitting smoking all the way to treating multiple-personality schizophrenia. However, some people are...
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Myths About Hypnosis: What’s True? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig from 2019-06-18T12:00
There are many misconceptions when it comes to hypnosis. Often the word itself invokes mental images of movie villains forcing innocents to carry out some diabolical plan against their will. But...
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Can you Learn Things Easier Using Hypnosis? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig from 2019-06-17T12:00
A famous psychotherapist, Milton Erickson, explored the concept of utilization, which involves using the reality of your situation to help you, rather than merely analyzing it. It is with this c...
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Eat Like You Give a Fork with Mareya Ibrahim from 2019-06-13T12:00
In the final episode of a week-long series on nutrition, Tana Amen is once again joined by Mareya Ibrahim, the “Fit Foodie.” In this final episode, Mareya gives some of the top tips from her new...
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How to Find Motivation to Eat Healthier with Mareya Ibrahim from 2019-06-12T12:00
Have no illusions, adopting healthy eating habits is no simple task. With the messaging we’re constantly being shoveled from the food industry and even social media, acquiring a healthy body and...
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Foods to Survive vs. Foods to Thrive with Mareya Ibrahim from 2019-06-11T12:00
Life is hard enough, so when you throw in the idea of changing your eating habits to be healthier, it can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is that nobody’s perfect, and the switch to h...
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Nutrition Strategies from a Foodie with Mareya Ibrahim from 2019-06-10T15:52:03
Most people’s concept of a healthy nutrition strategy has been distorted by the food industry’s messaging tactics. Luckily, we have real nutrition educators such as Tana Amen and this week’s gue...
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Stimulants&ADD: What You Should Do from 2019-06-06T12:00
People with attention deficit disorder are routinely prescribed Ritalin and stimulants to help them deal with their focus issues. But because there are 7 different types of ADD, all with their o...
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Before You Try Anti-Anxiety Medication, Try This from 2019-06-05T12:00
9 times out of 10, a psychiatrist will prescribe anti-anxiety medications to a patient struggling with anxiety without first trying more natural methods of treatment. If you or someone you love ...
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Skills or Pills: When Are Antidepressants Right for You? from 2019-06-04T12:00
For some people, antidepressants can help improve the quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. In the second episode of the “Skills or Pills?” series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Am...
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Pain Medication: The Pros&Cons from 2019-06-03T12:00
The usage of pain medication can be a helpful tool in coping with an injury or illness, but the fact is, some people really need pain meds and some really don’t. Add to the equation the various ...
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How Can You Prevent Mental Issues in Your Children? from 2019-05-30T12:00
This past week of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast has explored the concept of daddy issues, with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describing the many ways that it can affect a child. In the final e...
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Daddy Issues: Can We Create False Memories of Our Parents&Childhood? from 2019-05-29T12:00
It’s been said that one’s perception becomes one’s reality. If that’s true, could it be that some of our earliest memories are in fact fabrications of our own making? In the third episode of a s...
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What Impact Can a Parent’s Mental Health Have on their Child? from 2019-05-28T12:00
This week’s series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast is all about daddy issues. In this episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen explore the ways a father’s brain health issues can affect his children. ...
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Daddy Issues: How Can They Affect a Child? from 2019-05-27T12:00
The relationship a child has with their father is extremely important to their early development. An abnormal or nonexistent relationship with their dad can have detrimental effects on how they ...
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Sleep Strategies: Which Supplements&Medications are Best for You? with Dr. Shane Creado from 2019-05-23T12:00
Although CBT for insomnia is the most effective treatment method for sleep-related issues, for some people it may not be enough. Certain supplements and medications can certainly help, but it’s ...
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What is the Single Most Effective (and Free!) Treatment for Insomnia? with Dr. Shane Creado from 2019-05-22T12:00
You may be surprised to learn that the gold standard for treatment of insomnia doesn’t cost a thing. So what is CBT for insomnia? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel A...
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The Science Behind Why You’re Not Sleeping! with Dr. Shane Creado from 2019-05-21T12:00
Although there are a multitude of factors as to why you’re not getting proper sleep, the standard treatment method is to just throw medication at the problem and hope it goes away, rather than l...
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How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Brain? with Dr. Shane Creado from 2019-05-20T12:00
Recent studies have shown that people who sleep less hours per night often develop health issues at a significantly higher rate than those that get the required amount. So how bad is it to try t...
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The Amen’s Simple Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition Pt. II from 2019-05-16T12:00
In 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 f...
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The Amens’ Simple Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition Pt. I from 2019-05-15T12:00
Back to school! In this episode, you are invited once again to a private, Amen Clinics company presentation on nutrition. In this lesson, the Amens reveal their simple guidelines to follow for o...
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Gut Bacteria: What You Need to Know from 2019-05-14T12:00
Some of you may find this a little gross, but did you know that you have trillions of bugs living in your gut? What’s stranger is that they’re the good guys! In fact, when you kill those bugs of...
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Dr. Amen’s Ultimate Guide to Gut Health from 2019-05-13T12:00
Class is in session! In this special series of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, you are invited to a special private Amen Clinics company presentation on nutrition. This first episode tells you ...
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The Keys to Stop Yourself from Procrastinating Right Now with Jim Kwik from 2019-05-09T12:00
In today’s age of digital distraction, keeping to commitments in a timely manner has become increasingly difficult. But what would our lives be like if we could stop our procrastinating habits? ...
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Motivation: Are You Not Meeting Your Full Potential? with Jim Kwik from 2019-05-08T12:00
It’s often been said that knowledge is power, but how many times have we learned new information from a lecture or a self-help book, but then forgotten the information soon after, never implemen...
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How to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster with Jim Kwik from 2019-05-07T12:00
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were able to cut the amount of time taken to learn new things in half? It may sound far-fetched, but by refining your approach to learning, yo...
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Is Information Overload Making Us Less Smart? with Jim Kwik from 2019-05-06T15:09:36
Memory and speed-reading expert Jim Kwik was forced to change his approach to learning after suffering a traumatic brain injury as a child. However, this change helped Jim to develop a revolutio...
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Is CBD Good For Your Health? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel from 2019-05-02T18:00:33
CBD oil and medical marijuana is new to the scene, and therefore it doesn’t yet have sufficient research behind it to help you make the decision on whether or not it could help you. Fortunately,...
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Medical Marijuana: What's Medically Correct? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel from 2019-05-01T12:00
With all the conflicting information out there concerning the use of medical marijuana and CBD, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen ...
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CBD Use: What Does the Research Say? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel from 2019-04-30T12:00
The debate rages on over whether doctors should be allowed to prescribe medical marijuana to their patients. But what does the science say on the matter? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s W...
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Let’s Talk About CBD with Dr. Rebecca Siegel from 2019-04-29T12:00
It’s one of the hottest topics in the medical community right now, but also one of the most controversial. So what exactly is CBD, and is it really a medical breakthrough, or just another bad ha...
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Could a Passing Away of a Loved One be a Beautiful Thing? from 2019-04-25T12:00
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...
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How One Family Member’s Illness Can Affect the Entire Family from 2019-04-24T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, we continue the story of the how Tana’s father’s health issues turned her into a reluctant healer, which then paved the way for redemption. Th...
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When Circumstances Lead You to Become a Reluctant Healer from 2019-04-23T12:00
Tana Amen’s father wasn’t there for her much during her childhood. So when he became ill, the last thing she wanted was to have to be the one to take care of him. However, by doing so, she learn...
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They Diagnosed Him with Alzheimers’…But it was Something Else from 2019-04-22T15:03:28
When Daniel and Tana Amen first met, Tana had been distracted by her father’s deteriorating mental condition. He had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and things were not looking...
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How to Keep Your Body’s Immune System Healthy with Dr. Mark Filidei from 2019-04-18T12:00
As we’ve learned in the past few episodes with Dr. Mark Filidei, there’s no shortage of brain burglars that can break into our bodies and steal the health of our minds. In this last episode of t...
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Infections: The Impact They Have on Your Brain Health with Dr. Mark Filidei from 2019-04-17T12:00
Believe it or not, various infections in the body can have a major effect on how your brain functions. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Dr. Mark Filidei to disc...
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Is Hidden Mold the Hidden Cause of Your Health Problems? with Dr. Mark Filidei from 2019-04-16T12:00
The destructive capabilities in mold are often criminally overlooked when diagnosing brain health issues. In the second episode of a series on brain burglars with Dr. Mark Filidei, Dr. Daniel Am...
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The Secret Causes of Psychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Mark Filidei from 2019-04-15T12:00
It’s no secret that diagnosing psychological problems can present a challenge. It’s often the case that psychiatrists go looking in the wrong places and as a result, patients end up with an inac...
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Egoistic Altruism: What Is The Highest Form of Love? from 2019-04-11T12:00
In the final episode of a 2-week series about the many faces and forms of love, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Natalie Buchoz to talk about “agape,” which, according to the an...
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What is the Difference Between Self-Care&Self-Centeredness? from 2019-04-10T12:00
Dr. Amen often says that it’s best to do the right thing not because you should, but because you love yourself. This episode of the podcast explores this concept of self-love, or “philautia,” as...
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The Different Types of Love: Focusing on Family from 2019-04-09T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen continue their exploration of the many types of love, this time centered on “storge” or familial love. Family relations...
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Phileo Love: Can You Find Love in a Friendship? from 2019-04-08T12:00
Love exists in many forms. It can be passionate love, romantic love, familial love, or even platonic love. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are o...
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The Single Most Important Tip for Stronger Relationships from 2019-04-04T12:00
In 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...
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The Amens’ Strategies for Overcoming Conflict in Relationships from 2019-04-03T12:00
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana are once again joined by Natalie Buchoz for a continuation on the topic of love. The Amens reveal the choices they make when difficult situation...
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Love Week: Ask the Amens Anything from 2019-04-02T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana give a glimpse into their personal lives and habits in the form of a revealing Q&A session. Moderated by Amen Clinics’ own N...
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Use Your Brain to Give Your Love Life a Boost from 2019-04-01T12:00
Although the concept of love may at times be hard to define, there’s no question it plays a defining role in all relationships, from global society all the way down to the most intimate of partn...
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How To Heal from a Head Injury / TBI from 2019-03-28T12:00
In 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 effec...
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So You’ve Had a Head Injury, What Can You Do? from 2019-03-27T12:00
Head injuries are the hidden causes of a multitude of psychiatric disorders. Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety, or even poor decision-making, it’s often a...
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Concussions/TBI: What Happens in the Brain? from 2019-03-26T12:00
New research shows us the surprising impact a concussion can have on your brain and your life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their di...
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Could You Have One and Not Have Known It? from 2019-03-25T12:00
Many of the patients Dr. Amen sees at his clinic have a recurrence of dark, often suicidal thoughts, and they often attribute these thoughts to their own messed up way of thinking. But what if t...
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What is the Most Important Tool in Caring for the Elderly? from 2019-03-21T12:00
In the fourth and final episode in a series on caregiving, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk about the difficulties in caring for your parents or other loved ones as they approach the other end...
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Caregiving for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Managing the Challenges from 2019-03-20T12:00
Being a parent of a teen is hard enough, but when you throw disabilities into the mix, the role can seem downright overwhelming. In the third episode of a series on caregiving, Dr. Daniel Amen a...
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Autism + Parenting: Helpful Caregiving Tips from 2019-03-19T12:00
The experience of parenting a child with a disability such as autism or cerebral palsy is vastly different than the usual parenting experience. There’s often grief, guilt, and shame, and even fe...
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What You Need to Know When Caring for Someone in Need from 2019-03-18T17:41:23
Being a caregiver is not easy. It’s a lot of work, it’s stressful, and it can feel unrewarding when you don’t see the results you were expecting. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podca...
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Tips to Help You Get Through the Grieving Process with Sandra Maddox from 2019-03-14T12:00
In the final episode of a series on grief with Sandra Maddox, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share a list of tips, activities, and ways of thinking that can help save you from the downward spiral...
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Grief: What Do You Say to Someone? With Sandra Maddox from 2019-03-13T12:00
When someone close to us is going through the grieving process, we often want to do what we can to make that person’s experience a little more bearable. Sometimes we succeed, but sometimes we en...
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What is Post Traumatic Growth? with Sandra Maddox from 2019-03-12T12:00
Life can change in the blink of an eye, like it did for Sandra Maddox when her only child was tragically killed in a car accident. But as Sandra faced the darkest of times, she found a new path ...
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How One Mom Survived an Unthinkable Tragedy with Sandra Maddox from 2019-03-11T12:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Sandra Maddox for a discussion on how to cope with loss and grief. Sandra tells the heart-wrenchin...
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Could You Have Irlen Syndrome and Not Know It? With Helen Irlen from 2019-03-07T13:00
Although Irlen Syndrome is a common condition, it’s rarely properly diagnosed. In the final episode of a series on Irlen Syndrome, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Helen Irlen for a f...
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Can Colored Filter Lenses Change Your Life? with Helen Irlen from 2019-03-06T13:00
People who suffer from Irlen Syndrome have trouble processing certain visual stimuli, particularly words and numbers. The surprising method of treatment involves the wearing of a special pair of...
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What is Irlen Syndrome&What Causes It? With Helen Irlen from 2019-03-05T13:00
If you experience headaches and irritability while reading, or if certain light patterns tend to affect you negatively, you may suffer from the oft-misdiagnosed Irlen Syndrome. Luckily, there ar...
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Irlen Syndrome: The Medical Breakthrough No One Saw Coming with Helen Irlen from 2019-03-04T16:19:21
While helping kids with learning disabilities, Helen Irlen struggled to identify the reason why neuropsychological testing wasn’t helping to find answers in so many cases. When she finally decid...
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Difficult Teens: How do You Manage Them? from 2019-02-28T13:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen wrap up their discussion on teens and parenting by answering some listener questions. Topics include things such...
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Is Your Teenager’s Behavior Normal? from 2019-02-27T13:00
A teenager’s biggest job is to realize their independence as individual human beings. However, there tends to be a number of missteps along the way. So how do you know if your teenager’s problem...
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Parenting: How Much Information Should You Share with Your Teenager? from 2019-02-26T13:00
As much as parents may dread having those important conversations with their children, such as that one about birds and bees, these talks play a crucial role not only in their development, but i...
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What is the Single Most Important Tip in Parenting a Teenager? from 2019-02-25T16:50:47
Being a teenager is one of the hardest and most difficult times in a person’s life. In fact, it’s almost as difficult as being the parent of one. In the first episode of a series on teenagers an...
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Mom Hacks to Stay More Effective Every Day with Dr. Darria Gillespie from 2019-02-21T13:00
In the fourth and final installment of a series on motherhood with Dr. Darria Gillespie, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss helpful mom hacks taken straight from Gillespie’s new book. Learn h...
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What is 'Mommy Guilt'? with Dr. Darria Gillespie from 2019-02-20T13:00
Despite their best intentions, many new mothers suffer from “mommy guilt” when they feel they could be doing a better job with their children. But are thoughts healthy or productive? Dr. Daniel ...
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Brain Boosting Habits for New Moms with Dr. Darria Gillespie from 2019-02-19T13:00
Make no mistake, if Moms aren't happy then no one’s happy. In fact, moms need to make sure they take care of themselves first so they’re in better shape to care for their children. In this episo...
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Motherhood On The Brain with Dr. Darria Gillespie from 2019-02-18T15:40:01
As wonderful as becoming a mother can be, it often comes at the expense of our health in the form of weight gain, fatigue, and exhaustion. So what’s going on in the brain to cause these changes?...
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The 7 Types of ADD&How to Treat from 2019-02-14T13:00
In the last episode of a series on identifying and treating the 7 different types of ADD, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen wrap up the discussion by describing the final 4 types of ADD: Temporal Lo...
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What’s the Difference Between Inattentive ADD&Overfocused ADD? from 2019-02-13T13:00
In continuation of a series on defining the 7 types of ADD, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the symptoms and characteristics of Inattentive ADD and Overfocused ADD. Knowing exactly which t...
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The Common Characteristics of Classic ADD from 2019-02-12T13:00
Dr. Daniel Amen changed the way he treated his patients when he discovered that there are several different types of ADD, all with distinctive symptoms and in need of their own particular treatm...
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5 Defining Symptoms of ADD from 2019-02-11T16:13:27
Although not everyone with ADD exhibits quite the same behavior, there are 5 hallmark symptoms attributed to attention deficit disorder. Do you have any of these symptoms? In the first episode o...
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Are You Giving Those Close to You Enough Room to Change? With Guy Finley from 2019-02-07T13:00
Let’s face it, if we want someone else to change, just telling them that they need to change is probably not going to get results. So what’s the alternative? In the fourth and final episode of a...
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Relationships: Why We Need to Stop Seeking the Approval of Others with Guy Finley from 2019-02-06T13:00
It’s unfortunate, but true, that many of us have a mindset that believes we’re only as valuable as others agree we are. And it’s these types of limiting thoughts that keep us from realizing our ...
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Is Your Own Brain Creating Problems in Your Life? With Guy Finley from 2019-02-05T13:00
Our brains do our best to warn us of trouble and protect us from harm. Therefore, our brains, in all their best intentions, could never actually contribute to our problems, right? You may be sur...
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Relationships: What They Teach Us About Ourselves with Guy Finley from 2019-02-04T13:00
Relationship Magic author Guy Finley states that it is through our relationships that we discover the true reality about ourselves. So what happens when we have contradicting views over the appe...
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A Cure to Many Gut/Brain-Related Illnesses with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2019-01-31T13:00
In the fourth and final episode in a series with Brain Maker author Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Perlmutter discuss an incredibly effective treatment for those who suffer from g...
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The Science Behind the Food Addiction with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2019-01-30T13:00
Why is it that we so often turn to unhealthy food for comfort, even when deep down we know that food is contributing to this discomfort? The answers may surprise you. In this episode of The Brai...
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Can the Foods You Eat Change Your Genes? With Dr. David Perlmutter from 2019-01-29T13:00
With all the mixed and contradictory messages about what does and does not constitute a healthy diet, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Wa...
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Your Lifestyle&Health: What’s the Connection? With Dr. David Perlmutter from 2019-01-28T17:31:22
Current scientific research has shown that the quickest, most efficient methods to dramatically change your health are centered around your diet and your lifestyle. But, as Dr. David Perlmutter ...
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Health Strategies: Rewrite Your Story from 2019-01-24T13:00
To wrap up this series on happiness, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen introduce a new strategy, that when followed can dramatically change your life. The strategy is centered around a process that ...
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How to Stay Happy in Your Relationships from 2019-01-23T13:00
When a relationship is good, it can provide us with a seemingly endless sense of joy and well-being, but when it’s bad, it can drive us to our deepest depressions and can even lead some to commi...
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The Everyday Habits of a Happy Mind from 2019-01-22T13:00
Our habits play a giant role in determining our level of happiness. That’s why it’s vital for us to choose and live the habits that are most likely to bring about feelings of positivity and joy....
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The Chemistry of Happiness from 2019-01-21T13:00
Do you know what makes you happy? Sure, a cute puppy or a kiss from a loved one can put a smile on your face, but do you know what takes place in the brain to induce feelings of happiness? In th...
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Caregivers: Why They Need Better Care with Leeza Gibbons from 2019-01-17T13:00
When a loved one becomes ill, it’s often the caregiver that suffers the most. It’s crucial for caregivers to take the time to focus on themselves, not only for their own quality of life, but to ...
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How You Keep Your Mind&Memory Sharp with Leeza Gibbons from 2019-01-16T13:00
With 2 million new brain injuries occurring in the U.S. every year, brain health is more important than ever. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and TV personali...
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Is Your Genetic Health Path Predetermined? with Leeza Gibbons from 2019-01-15T13:00
Did you know that people 85 years and older have a 50% risk of getting Alzheimer’s Disease? That may sound crazy, but as TV personality Leeza Gibbons says, actually everyone who has a brain is a...
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A Family Member of Mine Has Alzheimer’s Disease, Am I Next? With Leeza Gibbons from 2019-01-14T17:59:48
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by television personality Leeza Gibbons to discuss her advocacy for brain health. Leeza came into the space of brain...
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Health&Habits: What Are You Guilty Of? from 2019-01-10T13:00
Like it or not, when it comes to your health and your habits, you’re modelling behavior for those closest to you. So, are you modelling health or are you modelling illness? In this episode of Th...
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Can These Tiny Habits Change Your Life? from 2019-01-09T13:00
Continuing with our recap of the top brain health tips of 2018, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you advice on how to rise above your current predicament by using simple, tiny habits to perman...
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Our Top Brain Health Tips of the Year from 2019-01-08T13:00
2018 was the biggest year yet for The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen summarize some of the top brain health tips covered in the podcast throughout th...
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Is Your Behavior Set To Get You What You Want in 2019? from 2019-01-07T17:36:04
The new year is already upon us, and chances are, you’ve already done some thinking about what you want for yourself in 2019. But is your behavior going to get you what you want? In this episode...
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The Science Behind Evil with Rice Broocks from 2019-01-03T13:00
The definition of “evil” can be both elusive and fluid. Some say they can’t define it, but they know it when they see it. So then how do we wrap our minds around the concept of evil? In the last...
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Why is it So Hard to Accept Others’ Beliefs? With Rice Broocks from 2019-01-02T13:00
Everyone has their own path to faith, or lack thereof, and everyone’s personal connection with their faith is different. Unfortunately, many of those with strong religious beliefs are prone to a...
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Where is God? With Rice Broocks from 2019-01-01T13:00
One of life’s most enduring (and confounding) questions is this: If there is a God in this world, why does he allow evil to happen? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel...
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One Man’s Search for the Existence of God with Rice Broocks from 2018-12-31T16:10:39
When “God’s Not Dead” author Rice Broocks noticed a rise in atheism in the post 9/11 landscape, he was determined to find out what was causing people to abandon their faith. In this episode of T...
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How to Feel Better Fast During the Holidays from 2018-12-27T13:00
What comes to your mind when you think of the holiday season? Decorations, Santa, presents, and joy? Or do you think about disappointment, insecurity, family grudges, and too much alcohol? In th...
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7 Words That Are Your Key to Brain Health from 2018-12-26T13:00
In Dr. Daniel Amen’s new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, he uses a powerful mnemonic to help you remember seven important concepts crucial to your brain health. In this episode of The B...
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What to Do When a Loved One is in Denial About Their Health from 2018-12-25T13:00
It can be hard enough just to focus on maintaining our own health day to day, so having a partner who is on board with your plight can make a huge positive difference. However, when loved ones a...
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The Biggest Takeaways from Dr. Amen’s New Book from 2018-12-24T16:06:06
As we wrap up the discussion of topics covered in Dr. Daniel Amen’s new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Daniel and Tana discuss the major takeaways you can plant in your own life right ...
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Alcohol: The Holiday Spirit(s) You’re Better Off Without from 2018-12-20T13:00
Many of us look for ways to cope with the holidays at the bottom of the bottle. Whether it’s dealing with your crazy aunt, masking your insecurities around successful siblings, or fighting off d...
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Have a Happier Holiday by Maintaining Perspective from 2018-12-19T13:00
Tis’ the season, but many of us are anything but jolly this time of year. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some tips to keep your perspe...
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Dr. Amen’s Tips for a Brain Healthy Holiday from 2018-12-18T13:00
For 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 Brai...
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How to Break the Self-Defeating Holiday Cycle from 2018-12-17T19:07:22
In honor of Tana’s achieving second-degree black belt status, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss how training habits and willpower come into play during the holiday season. Learn how to break the ...
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Dopamine Drip: What Happens When the Brain Releases Too Much? from 2018-12-13T13:00
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into the mailbag to answer reader questions. The discussion ranges from the differences between hypnosis an...
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SUGAR: Why Are You Addicted to It? from 2018-12-12T13:00
Let’s be honest, we all know that sugar is detrimental to our health, and we’d surely feel better if we were to just break up with sugar and be done with it. But why is breaking up so hard to do...
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Love&the Brain: The 6 Types from 2018-12-11T13:00
Most people view love as a singular expression, but did you know that the Greeks had 6 different words for love, all based on specific types of expression? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s...
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Why A Healthy Brain is Crucial to Your Motivation Levels from 2018-12-10T18:49:27
The word “should’ seems to be inherently problematic. Why else is it that whenever we hear that we “shouldn’t” do something, the first thing we think about is doing it? As we continue our discus...
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Can Music to Help to Relieve Anxious Feelings? from 2018-12-06T13:00
Barry Goldstein is known for using specific tempos, keys, and frequencies in his music for healing purposes. In the final episode of a series on music and the brain, Dr. Daniel Amen and Barry go...
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How Music Playlists Can Enhance Your Emotions&Memory from 2018-12-05T13:00
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by Barry Goldstein, the composer of the new audio program, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last. Daniel and Barry discuss the amazingly practical uses tha...
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The Health Benefits of Music from 2018-12-04T13:00
Music producer Barry Goldstein is not only a talented composer, but he’s also well-versed in the scientific benefits of music. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Barry and Dr. D...
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The Science of How Our Bodies Respond to Music from 2018-12-03T17:51:17
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by music producer Barry Goldstein for a discussion on the role music can play in brain health. Barry describes how his journey in the music industry le...
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What Does an “Evil” Brain Pattern Look Like on a SPECT Scan? from 2018-11-29T13:00
After scanning the brains of criminals who have committed atrocious crimes, Dr. Daniel Amen has found that there are interesting patterns of brain activity amongst these disturbed individuals. I...
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Why Is There a Stigma Around Mental Illness? from 2018-11-28T13:00
In Dr. Daniel Amen’s new book Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, he discusses how the discoveries made from SPECT imaging has changed the way he sees mental illness. In this episode of ...
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Can a Mental Health Diagnosis Be Just a Symptom of Another Bigger Issue in the Body? from 2018-11-27T13:00
After over 150,000 functional SPECT brain scans, Dr. Daniel Amen knows the brain. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana discuss one of the main lessons learned fr...
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Why a ‘One Size Fits All’ Approach to Mental Health Doesn’t Work from 2018-11-26T18:48:43
When Dr. Daniel Amen first began to use SPECT imaging to look at people’s brains to help diagnoses, he had no idea how radical a change it would be for his psychiatric evaluations. In this episo...
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Do You Really Need Nutritional Supplements? from 2018-11-22T13:00
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 th...
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A Healthy Diet: What to Choose&When to Eat it from 2018-11-21T13:00
In terms of a healthy diet, many of us have a handle on what we should be eating, but another important yet often overlooked component is when we should be eating. In this episode of the podcast...
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These Simple Food Rules to Dramatically Boost Focus&Productivity from 2018-11-20T13:00
One of the quickest and most effective ways to improve your quality of life is healthier eating. But what exactly does “healthier eating” consist of? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Am...
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Life After Your Breakup with Bad Food from 2018-11-19T18:55:32
Dr. Daniel Amen’s new book Feel Better Fast and Make It Last is packed with tips and tiny habits for changing your quality of life quickly and permanently. Perhaps the most effective of...
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The Right Questions You Need To Ask Yourself to Learn Your Purpose from 2018-11-15T13:00
Inspiration (or lack of) plays a huge part of a person’s overall sense of well-being. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you a short list of questions to ask your...
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Here is How Humans Experience Feelings of Happiness from 2018-11-14T13:00
Dr. 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....
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Do Humans That Live With Passion Live Longer? from 2018-11-13T13:00
Studies have shown that people with passion and purpose tend to live longer, happier, healthier lives. So how can you find your own passion and purpose? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana...
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Dopamine: Can You Have Too Much? from 2018-11-12T18:18:22
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 ...
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Forgiveness&The Brain: The 5 Simple Steps You Need To Know from 2018-11-08T13:00
The act of forgiving can have a massive effect on how we feel, but how can we begin to forgive those who have done terrible things to us? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. ...
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Is Your Communication Style Sabotaging Your Life? from 2018-11-07T13:00
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...
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Why It’s Important to Pay Attention To Your Subconscious Communication from 2018-11-06T16:21:05
Whether 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 Tan...
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You Can Train Your Brain To Have Better Relationships from 2018-11-05T22:29:08
In Dr. Daniel Amen’s new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, he stresses the importance your relationships have on your everyday well-being. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ame...
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How Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) React In The Brain from 2018-11-05T21:58:38
Sometimes the worst treatment you can face is the treatment your give yourself. When automatic negative thoughts pop into your head, it’s all too easy to believe them, which can set off a chain ...
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Tiny Habits To Do Everyday To Influence Your Mood from 2018-11-01T12:00
Studies have shown that where we bring our attention has a huge impact on how we feel, so it should come as no surprise that people who focus on the positive aspects of their lives tend to be ha...
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Why Do Our Brains Predict The Worst Possible Outcomes? from 2018-10-31T15:31:25
None of us are psychic, but that doesn’t stop our brains from trying to predict the worst possible things that can happen to us. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Am...
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How Do Positive Changes Influence The Brain? from 2018-10-29T20:39:49
When you have a thought, your brain experiences chemical reactions that can change the way you feel. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe ho...
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The Prefrontal Cortex: How to Reduce Your Impulsive Urges from 2018-10-25T15:22:52
The 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 to...
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How To Optimize Your Brain Right Now from 2018-10-24T16:02:41
As Daniel G. Amen, M.D., explains in his brand-new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, optimizing the brain is one of the most effective ways to put yourself on the path to feeling better. ...
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What if Mental Health was Really Brain Health? from 2018-10-23T15:08:07
In his new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Daniel G. Amen, M.D., stresses the importance brain health has on your overall well-being. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Amen and his wi...
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How You Can Take Better Care of Your Brain Without Going to the Doctor from 2018-10-22T17:04:27
In Daniel G. Amen, M.D., new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, he outlines the steps you can take to get yourself feeling right quickly. The first step is all about the brain. In this epi...
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How to Use The 5 Senses To Flood Your Life with Happiness from 2018-10-18T16:36:18
In his new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Dr. Daniel Amen talks about the “Ultimate Brain-Based Therapy,” which is a method of flooding all five of your senses with stimuli that can ma...
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This is Your Brain on Meditation from 2018-10-17T15:16:09
In his brand-new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Daniel G. Amen, MD's describes how you can harness your mind to steer your thoughts towards feelings of relaxation and happiness. In thi...
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The Fight or Flight Response: Our Body’s Response to Stress from 2018-10-16T15:33:57
In the second episode based on material from Daniel G. Amen MD's new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen discuss how our evolutionary fight or flight response can aff...
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Is It Possible to Feel Better Fast and Make It Last? from 2018-10-15T16:28:11
In anticipation of the release of Daniel G. Amen, MD's new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Dr. Amen and Tana discuss the importance of making decisions that lead to happiness, in both t...
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How Does Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Affect The Brain? from 2018-10-10T22:15:05
Although some may argue that marijuana isn’t as detrimental to one’s health as alcohol, those smoking marijuana may not be aware that they’re not the only ones they affect. In this episode of Th...
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Why Our Brains Aren't Programmed To Face Rejection With Chloe Amen from 2018-10-09T15:33:12
Throughout our lives, there will inevitably be times we face rejection. Whether it’s the outcome of a job interview or asking out a crush, rejection can radically affect our self-esteem. In this...
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Are We Sending Kids to College Too Early? from 2018-10-08T17:07:47
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....
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Why Don’t Psychiatrists Look at the Organ They Treat? – Pt. 4 with Chase Mattioli from 2018-10-04T16:07:43
In the fourth and final episode of a series with former NASCAR driver Chase Mattioli, Dr. Daniel Amen and Chase discuss some of the more common mental health issues people face, probable causes,...
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How a NASCAR Driver Shifted Gears on his Brain Health – Pt. 3 with Chase Mattioli from 2018-10-03T15:58:27
As a former NASCAR driver, Chase Mattioli knows that for all the work mechanics do on the car, the most important element for optimizing performance is the brain of the driver. In the third epis...
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NASCAR Driving&My Mental Breakdown – Pt. 2 with Chase Mattioli from 2018-10-02T16:26:02
When former NASCAR driver Chase Mattioli suffered a severe mental breakdown, he decided it was time to seek help. In the second episode chronicling Chase’s amazing story, he tells Dr. Daniel Ame...
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Racing Towards Trouble: A NASCAR Driver’s Troubled Brain&Misdiagnosis - Pt. 1 with Chase Mattioli from 2018-10-01T17:41:09
Former NASCAR driver Chase Mattioli knew his life was heading in the wrong direction. In addition to being diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, he had suffered concussions and tons of...
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Here’s What You Can Do If You’ve Had Head Trauma from 2018-09-27T12:00
If you’ve had a brain injury, you need to put your brain in a healing environment as soon as possible. In the fourth and final episode of “Brain Trauma Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana ...
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Irlen Syndrome: What is it? from 2018-09-26T16:08:28
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...
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In What Ways Can a Brain Injury Affect Your Life? from 2018-09-25T15:29:46
The fallout from having a brain injury can be far more significant than you might expect. Headaches, fatigue, and brain fog are only the lesser conditions, but did you know those who have suffer...
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Could You Have a Traumatic Brain Injury and Not Even Know it? from 2018-09-24T15:17:06
Most people associate the term “traumatic brain injury” with the type of severe damage that could only be caused by something as drastic a fracture of the skull. However, the truth is that you c...
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What Are The Spiritual Causes of Suicide? from 2018-09-24T15:10:16
No matter what religion or philosophy you subscribe to, spirituality can give your life a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. In the fourth and final episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Da...
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What Are The Social Causes of Suicide? from 2018-09-19T16:06:18
People who commit suicide often do so as an act of anger, and with a specific target to cause hurt and pain in mind. Therefore, it’s hard to truly evaluate depression and suicidal thoughts witho...
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What Are the Psychological Causes of Suicide? from 2018-09-18T15:22:41
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary feeling, but what are the causes of those feelings of hopelessness? In the second episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Ame...
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Suicide: What Is The Biological Cause? from 2018-09-17T17:03:59
If suicide goes against everything our bodies are wired for, then why do so many people opt to take this way out? In the first episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen ...
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How a Pastor Faced His Fears and Confronted Racism - Pt. 5 with Miles McPherson from 2018-09-13T22:24:22
When pastor Miles McPherson made the decision to write The Third Option, his new book on racism, he was racked with the fear that the final product would divide his church. In the fifth and fina...
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What Can You Do to Fight Racism? - Pt. 4 with Miles McPherson from 2018-09-13T17:07:17
The conversation surrounding racism in this country has seen an escalation towards new levels of awareness amongst people of all races. But for some, it may feel that they are perceived as being...
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Brain Science&Racism: Is Racism Genetically Inherited? - Pt. 3 with Miles McPherson from 2018-09-12T12:00
Many of us classify racists as those with deep unhappiness and hatred in their hearts, but could it possibly be them some of us are more wired for racist thoughts and behavior than others? The s...
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How Putting Yourself First Can Prevent Racist Thinking - Pt. 2 with Miles McPherson from 2018-09-11T12:00
Many people say they don’t see color, but they then go to the beach to try to get a tan to improve their looks. The lack of honesty in how we see and how we treat others can be the biggest barri...
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Is Racism an Evolutionary Construct? - Pt. 1 with Miles McPherson from 2018-09-10T12:00
Is it possible to act in a racially offensive way, but not be a racist? In the first episode of a 5-part series on racism and the brain, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by former NFL st...
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Different Forms of Abuse&What You Can Do To Stop It from 2018-09-06T15:31:51
In the first two episodes of this series on abuse, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe the different forms abuse can take, and how to recognize when it’s happening to you. In the final episod...
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Psychological Ways Abuse Can Damage Relationships from 2018-09-05T16:22:41
Abuse in relationships is extremely common, and it can take shape in many ways. Some of these forms are obvious, while others are inconspicuous or subtle. In the second part of a series on abuse...
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How Can You Tell If You’re A Victim of Abuse? from 2018-09-04T17:25:14
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...
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How to Hypnotize Yourself to Tap Into Your Potential – Pt. 3 with Dr. Mike Dow from 2018-08-29T15:26:14
Clinical hypnosis is a medically proven method to take control of your mind to help with things like reducing pain or anxiety. In the last segment of Hypnosis Week, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mike ...
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Can Hypnosis Help You Quit Smoking or Lose Weight? - Pt. 2 with Dr. Mike Dow from 2018-08-28T15:28:08
The connection between your mind and your body is extremely powerful. If you can learn to harness this connection, you can make drastic improvements in your life. In the second part of Hypnosis ...
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How Your Subconscious Brain Can Change Your Life - Pt. 1 with Dr. Mike Dow from 2018-08-27T19:50:16
The term “hypnosis” may bring about images of psychiatrists who dangle stopwatches in front of their patients to get them sleepy, but in fact, “clinical hypnosis” is a very real thing based on t...
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Dr. Amen’s Tips for Building Stronger Relationships in Life from 2018-08-22T16:49:18
In 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...
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What Are the Signs&Symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder? from 2018-08-22T16:34:08
When Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) occurs in children, it becomes very difficult for a parent to establish a meaningful bond with their child, which often leads to more problems for the chi...
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Top Communication Techniques to Improve&Heal Relationships from 2018-08-20T15:53:29
So many of our problems in life are the result of poor communication. Fortunately, communication skills can be improved with the proper guidance. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podca...
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Why Your Kids Should Care About Their Brain Health- Pt. 3 with Michael Peterson and Colonel Jill Chambers from 2018-08-15T15:21:24
Country music star Michael Peterson and his retired army colonel wife Jill Chambers have unquestionably changed their lives through the pursuit of better brain health. Now they’re taking the les...
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Can Healing Your Brain Boost Your Creativity? - Pt. 2 with Michael Peterson and Colonel Jill Chambers from 2018-08-14T15:09:02
When country music star Michael Peterson decided to improve his brain health after suffering a traumatic brain injury, he was concerned about one very important possible side effect: Would fixin...
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A 911 Survivor and Country Music Star’s Story of Physical&Emotional Recovery – PT. 1 with Michael Peterson and Colonel Jill Chambers from 2018-08-13T19:40:01
Michael Peterson is a famous country singer, and his song “From Here to Eternity” is one of the most popular country songs of all time. Earlier in life, he had suffered a brain injury from smash...
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This Is Why You’re Not Losing Weight from 2018-08-08T15:02
At the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, we believe that you are in a war for the health of your body. The standard American diet we consume is making us sick, and it’s up to us to make the choices t...
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What is the Brain&Body Connection Behind Eating Disorders? from 2018-08-07T23:02:37
With the unrealistic standards of beauty we are bombarded with in society, it’s no wonder so many people suffer from eating disorders. But could it be that many of the causes of eating disorders...
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Self Image: How to Change Your Thinking to Love Your Body Every Day from 2018-08-07T17:47:47
When social media apps like Instagram present a perfectly edited snapshot of life, it’s hard not to compare ourselves and our bodies to an over-idealized standard. In the first episode on a seri...
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The Science Behind Why We Dream - Pt. 3 with Dr. Shane Creado from 2018-08-01T14:50:19
Most of us believe that our dreams are a collection of metaphors existing in our subconscious minds. So how are these thoughts and experiences created? In the third and final episode of a series...
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Are Sleep Disorders Associated with Mental Disorders? Pt. 2 with Dr. Shane Creado from 2018-07-31T17:38:59
Science has told us that sleep related disorders such as sleep apnea are associated with depression, ADHD, PTSD, obesity, and other conditions. But what if these sleep disorders are not merely a...
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Is Lack of Sleep to Blame for Most of Your Problems? Pt. 1 with Dr. Shane Creado from 2018-07-30T18:38:08
Some of the biggest disasters of our time, such as the Exxon-Valdez spill, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and the 3-Mile Island and Chernobyl incidents, were actually caused by sleep dep...
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How to Stop Enabling Your Child’s Bad Behavior Pt. 3 with Dr. Charles Fay from 2018-07-25T16:11:45
One of the most difficult tasks as a parent is to make decisions that cause them not to like you, even if it is in their own best interest. In the final installment of a series on parenting with...
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How to Change Your Parenting Approach to Help Your Child Succeed Pt. 2 with Dr. Charles Fay from 2018-07-24T15:08
Who controls the emotional weather in your house? Is it you, or is it your child? In the second part of a series on parenting with Dr. Charles Fay, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the pare...
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5 Steps to Practical Parenting Pt. 1 with Dr. Charles Fay from 2018-07-23T22:36:09
Life can be hard enough on your own, but when you throw in the challenges of disciplining a problematic child, it can get to be overwhelming. In part one of a series on parenting with Dr. Charle...
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Tips for the Aspiring Entrepreneur - Pt. 3 with Dan Sullivan from 2018-07-18T16:16
In part 3 of a series with Strategic Coach Program’s Dan Sullivan, Dan gives his practical success tips for entrepreneurs. Dr. Daniel Amen weighs in with the role that the brain makes in all of ...
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How To Make Your Brain Your Competitive Advantage at Work - Pt. 2 with Dan Sullivan from 2018-07-17T15:27:05
When it comes to success in the workplace, focus is the name of the game. In the second part of a series with Strategic Coach Program’s Dan Sullivan, he speaks with Dr. Daniel Amen about the imp...
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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs To Optimize Their Brain - Pt. 1 with Dan Sullivan from 2018-07-16T20:02:15
When Dan Sullivan, founder of the Strategic Coach Program, decided to come to Amen Clinics to learn about how distractibility affects the brain, what he discovered there changed his life. In the...
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Which Supplements Are Best for Your Brain Type? PT. 4 with Dr. Kidd from 2018-07-12T15:01:27
In the final episode in a series on nutritional supplements, Dr. Paris Kidd is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen to answer your questions. Dr. Kidd touches on such topics as the best time ...
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Which Nutraceuticals Are Helpful For Children? PT.3 with Dr. Kidd from 2018-07-11T16:38:57
In part 3 of a series on nutritional supplements with BrainMD Chief Science Officer Paris Kidd, we turn our attention to children. With the help of Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, Dr. Kidd answer...
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Which Supplements are Best for Your Life? PT.2 with Dr. Kidd from 2018-07-10T19:25:40
Ok, so you’ve decided to try taking supplements to improve your health. In the second part of a series on nutritional supplements with Dr. Paris Kidd, Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, and Dr. Kidd go...
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Why Nutraceuticals May Be Your Best Health Insurance- PT. 1 with Dr. Kidd from 2018-07-09T21:20:24
You may have heard that nutritional supplements aren’t a necessity for those with a well-balanced diet. But with 93% of the population not eating the daily minimum of nutrients, chances are supp...
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What Is the Best Pain Management Strategies After Surgery? from 2018-07-06T15:26:59
One of the biggest issues we face directly after a surgery is how to manage the pain. We need to be careful how we approach this crucial time to avoid lasting brain fog or even addictions. In th...
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How to Recover Quickly After a Medical Procedure from 2018-07-03T18:56:51
In today’s fast paced world, undergoing a medical procedure such as a surgery can put you on the sidelines and keep you out of action, causing you to get behind in your life. In the second part ...
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How to Prepare for Unexpected Health Emergencies from 2018-07-02T17:48:27
Health issues are inevitable. Even the healthiest of us know that at some point, those fights are coming. And, as Tana Amen often says, if you wait until fight day to start training, you’re in t...
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A Nutritionist’s Guide on What You Should Be Eating Every Day Pt. 3 with Zoe Davis from 2018-06-27T15:16:59
It seems like every day we’re told what foods are good and bad for you, but it’s often difficult to translate all this information into a grocery store run and eating schedule. In the final inst...
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Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Help To Balance Your Brain? Pt. 2 with Zoe Davis from 2018-06-26T15:57:54
It may make some squeamish, but there are 100 trillion bugs in your intestinal lining. 100 trillion! Believe it or not, these bacteria may actually be your brain’s best friends. In part 2 of a s...
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How Does Food Affect Your Mood? Pt. 1 with Zoe Davis from 2018-06-25T23:10:18
When you start to think about food as medicine that can heal you, rather than just stuff you eat when you’re hungry, everything can change. In the first episode in a series with BrainFitLife coa...
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Can an Underdeveloped Cerebellum Cause You To Struggle in School or Work? PT. 3 with Wynford Dore from 2018-06-20T15:04:23
Many struggles that children or adults face in school or work are the result of an underdeveloped cerebellum. The good news is that you can increase blood flow to the cerebellum through a proces...
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How To Help Your Kids Develop Their Brains Properly - PT. 2 with Wynford Dore from 2018-06-19T15:43:26
Science has shown us that the stimulation of the vestibular system (your inner ear) is crucial in development of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain hugely responsible for learning. So wh...
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How Wynford's Daughter’s Suicide Attempt Caused Her a Breakthrough - PT. 1 with Wynford Dore from 2018-06-18T22:31:31
When Wynford Dore’s daughter struggled with learning disabilities, the pain became so great that she attempted suicide. Heartbroken and desperate, her father searched intensely for any informati...
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How the Karate Master Sustains his Victories - Pt. 3 with Senior Master Bob White from 2018-06-14T15:13:44
In the third and final episode on overcoming hardships with hall of fame karate Master Bob White, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the strategies involved in sustaining the rewards won in l...
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How This Karate Master Defeated his Greatest Opponent- Pt. 2 with Senior Master Bob White from 2018-06-12T16:09:10
Everybody gets knocked down at one point or another, and we’ve all heard that what’s most important is that we get back up. But just how, exactly...
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What Happens When Being "Tough" Isn't Enough? Pt. 1 with Senior Master Bob White from 2018-06-11T17:23:18
When you’re the tough, wise person that others come to for help, how can you seek help for yourself? In the first episode of a series on overcoming hardships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are j...
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Challenging Gary Busey’s Memory Pt. 3 with Gary Busey from 2018-06-07T16:23:37
In the last episode of a series with Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey, Tana steps up and takes Gary’s signature memory challenge. Play along to see if you can make it as far as Tana did!
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How We Are Fixing Gary Busey’s Brain- Pt. 2 with Gary Busey from 2018-06-06T16:06:29
Dr. Daniel Amen is on a mission to fix Gary Busey’s brain. In this episode of the podcast, they are joined by Tana Amen and Gary’s partner Stephanie to discuss the intervention techniques laid o...
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The Traumatic Brain Injury That Changed Gary Busey’s Life- Pt. 1 with Gary Busey from 2018-06-04T18:02:04
In a series focused on head trauma and brain injury, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Busey. Gary describes the brain injury he suffered in 1988 fro...
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Do You Suffer from Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Depression? It May Be Your Thyroid from 2018-06-01T15:05:18
Psychiatrists are often quick to diagnose symptoms of brain fog and fatigue as depression, prescribe antidepressant medications, and call it good. But in large number of instances, these symptom...
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Why Do Mothers Suffer from Depression? from 2018-05-31T15:20:34
In our society we are often fed the message that motherhood should cause nothing but infinite joy and love, but if this is the case, why are do so many mothers suffer from depression? Dr. Daniel...
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Can Drinking Alcohol Help You Live Longer? from 2018-05-30T20:06:07
We all know about the negative effects of heavy alcohol consumption, but is it true that there are health benefits for drinking just 1-2 glasses of wine a week? In this episode of The Brain Warr...
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Can Vaping Lead to Cigarette Smoking? PT.3 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell from 2018-05-23T16:32:45
E-cigarettes has become increasingly popular among today’s teens. Companies like Juul are producing E-cigarettes that come in many flavors, and that are less harmful than cigarettes. But what ar...
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What is the Link Between Social Media&Depression? PT. 2 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell from 2018-05-22T16:57:37
There’s no question that social media has changed modern society for better or worse. Some say that social media makes us more connected, but is this really true? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Ame...
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Substance Abuse&Mental Health Issues: Which Causes Which? PT. 1 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell from 2018-05-21T17:12:29
In a psychiatric discussion reminiscent of the age-old “chicken or the egg” debate, Dr. Jennifer Farrell and Dr. Daniel Amen explore the question of what comes first, substance abuse or mental h...
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Tana’s Advice on How to Prepare for a Medical Procedure from 2018-05-18T14:51:29
Having a major medical procedure is never fun. But going in prepared mentally and physically can make a world of difference. As Tana prepares to go in for a major surgery, she outline some of th...
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Can Walking Really Reduce Your Risk for Dementia? from 2018-05-17T16:01:24
Recent research suggests that being able to walk at just 3 miles an hour significantly raises the likelihood an 80-year old will live at least another ten years. Even for those much younger, mak...
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Holistic&Non-Prescription Based Therapies You May Want to Try from 2018-05-16T16:01:52
We often look directly to traditional western medicine when it comes to treating our ailments, but sometimes these methods are not only the least cost-effective, but also the least efficient. In...
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Is Our Food Policy Driving a Disease Economy? PT. 4 with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2018-05-10T15:55:04
When we give in to the Standard American Diet (SAD) of highly processed foods, we’re contributing to the demise of more than just our health. In the fourth and final episode of a series with Dr....
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What Does a Doctor Eat in a Typical Day? PT. 3 with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2018-05-09T16:38:49
Once we know the types of foods that are actually healthy for us to eat, the next step is to figure out what that looks like in daily eating habits. In part 3 of a series with Dr. Mark Hyman, be...
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Fact&Fiction: Nutrition in the Kitchen- PT. 2 with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2018-05-08T15:13:05
If you’re having trouble determining which foods are healthy for you and which are not, you’re not alone. There are tons of conflicting ideas about the “correct” way to eat. In the second part o...
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What Can I Trust? Here's How the Food Industries Trick You- PT. 1 with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2018-05-07T21:20:48
With all the information and misinformation surrounding nutrition these days, it can be really confusing figuring out what to eat. In this first episode of a series with best-selling author Dr. ...
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Can a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Give You ADD? from 2018-05-03T18:01:26
Signs of ADD usually first occur at a very young age, but what if you start showing these signs later in life? Could ADD actually be caused by a physical incident such at a brain injury? In this...
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How to Deal with Someone who has a Personality Disorder from 2018-05-02T15:15:05
When someone you love suffers from borderline personality disorder, it can cause chaos, trauma, and trust issues in your own life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel ...
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10 Common Signs of Personality Disorder from 2018-05-01T16:54:54
If you or someone you know experiences drastic mood swings, erratic behavior, or dramatic shifts in self-image, it may be a case of borderline personality disorder. In this episode of The Brain ...
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Nutrition Tactics to Supercharge your Brain – PT. 3 with Max Lugavere from 2018-04-26T16:20:01
In the third and final episode of a series with Genius Foods author Max Lugavere, Max shares some of his proven strategies for foods that will supercharge your brain.
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What Foods Should I Eat? PT. 2 with Max Lugavere from 2018-04-24T15:59:33
Food is medicine, or it’s poison. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Genius Foods author Max Lugavere shares his nutritional tips for detox, gut health, and brain health.
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How to Become Smarter&Happier – PT. 1 with Max Lugavere from 2018-04-23T21:02:08
There’s a critical link between the foods you eat and the way your brain functions. In this episode of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Max Lugavere, ...
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What Influence Does ADD Have on Relationships? from 2018-04-19T14:59:35
There are many reasons while some relationships thrive while others fail, but it’s no question that untreated ADD can devastate families and intimacy among couples. In this episode of The Brain ...
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How Do You Know if You Have ADD? from 2018-04-18T16:05
People with ADD tend to have a difficult time managing their everyday lives, but how do you know if you have it? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen...
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What Causes Conflict Seeking Behavior? from 2018-04-17T15:48:47
Why is it that certain people cause you to feel like you need to walk on eggshells around them? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal a surpris...
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Is Social Media to Blame for Teens’ Depression? from 2018-04-11T15:21
A recent study revealed that children who begin social media at age 10 are more likely to suffer from depression by the time they turn 15. So what exactly is it about social media that causes th...
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One Traumatic Brain Injury Can Ruin Your Life and Here’s How from 2018-04-10T22:11:34
Did you know that your brain is about the consistency of soft butter, and that it’s housed in a skull with sharp, bony ridges? There’s no way around it: our brains are fragile and easily damaged...
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How To Effectively Treat Depression from 2018-04-09T20:49:53
Dr. Daniel Amen and colleagues recently published a study on patient outcomes and Depression in the Journal of Alzheimer’s. In this episode, he and Tana share some of the study’s findings, inclu...
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Suicide, Drugs,&High School Football: What’s the Connection? from 2018-04-06T21:13:58
Drug abuse and suicide amongst high school students has reached epidemic proportions in the last few years. Why is this? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and T...
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Why Was Andrew Drawing Pictures of Himself Hanging From a Tree? from 2018-04-05T15:06:15
He had always been a happy and sweet kid, so when nine-year-old Andrew suddenly attacked a girl on the baseball field for no apparent reason, something was clearly wrong. But no one, not even hi...
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Alcoholic Parents: What Does It Do To a Child’s Brain? from 2018-04-04T22:55:09
Studies have shown that children of alcoholic parents exhibit the same brain types as soldiers who have been in war. What is it that causes these similarities? In this episode of The Brain Warri...
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Lessons I Learned from Criminals - PT. 3 with James Ackerman from 2018-03-28T15:19:20
In the final episode of a series with Prison Fellowship CEO, James Ackerman shares some of the life lessons he’s learned from rehabilitating inmates and changing lives, such as understanding the...
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Forgiveness: Why It’s So Important- PT. 2 with James Ackerman from 2018-03-27T16:18:08
Sometimes the most difficult challenges we face in life are centered around those who have wronged us in some way. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Am...
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How to Break the Prison Cycle- PT. 1 with James Ackerman from 2018-03-26T17:39:26
It’s been estimated that a staggering 77% of inmates will be arrested for a new crime within five years of being released from prison. James Ackerman, CEO of Prison Fellowship, has found that th...
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Does Holding Hands with Someone Affect Your Brain Waves? from 2018-03-21T16:19:28
When you hold someone’s hand, there is a surprising side effect in your brain waves. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe this phenomenon, a...
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Alive&Dead: Facing Your Mortality from 2018-03-20T16:52:02
Perhaps the most human issue every person deals with is the question of how to deal with your own mortality. We may all be dying (although at different rates), but it can be said for all of us t...
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Men&Hormones: What Is ‘Manopause?' from 2018-03-19T20:58:42
We all know about the hormonal changes in women as they age, but we rarely discuss what happens in men as they hit their 40’s and go through what some call “manopause.” In this episode of The Br...
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The Common Causes of Chronic Pain from 2018-03-14T15:23:59
Chronic pain is a huge health issue for many people, but those who suffer are often unaware of what’s really causing it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and T...
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Can Having Social Connections Improve Physical Health? from 2018-03-13T16:40:50
It’s a known fact that people who are lonely and socially isolated tend to have more problems with their mental health, but is it possible that connecting yourself to others socially can actuall...
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What Is Causing Your Child’s Anxiety? from 2018-03-12T23:08:38
A recent study shows that 20% of teenage girls have experienced major bouts with depression. But where do these feelings begin? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Ame...
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Why Are 23% of Women on Antidepressants? from 2018-03-09T16:14:54
With a staggering 23% of women taking an antidepressant medication, there’s clearly a need for interventions. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the reasons wh...
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol from 2018-03-08T21:12:20
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, ...
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Pain Relievers: Ones to Choose&Lose from 2018-03-07T16:19:12
A recent study has linked Acetaminophen (Tylenol) with autism in babies when taken during pregnancy. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss whi...
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How Can WE Prevent More School Shootings? from 2018-03-02T00:48:08
We live in an era where seemingly random acts of violence occur at an ever-increasing pace. But why? What is it that pushes these disturbed individuals to commit such atrocities? In this episode...
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Is Violence The Answer? from 2018-03-01T16:02:15
We’re taught as children that violence is never the answer, but is that really true? What about situations where self-defense is necessary to survive? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana A...
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We Are Living In An Unhappiness Epidemic and Here's Why from 2018-02-28T16:21:47
If you’ve been feeling down, you’re not alone. In fact, there seems to be a growing epidemic of unhappiness in our society, but fortunately there are things you can do about it. In this episode ...
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How to Teach Your Gut to Take Care of Your Brain PT. 3 - Dr. David Perlmutter from 2018-02-23T16:06:03
In the third and final episode of a series with “Grain Brain” author Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the brain-gut connection. Learn how your microbiome plays a cruci...
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Can You Prevent Cognitive Decline? PT. 2 - Dr. David Perlmutter from 2018-02-23T16:04:30
Many pharmaceutical companies are getting out of Alzheimer’s research because they aren’t finding that “silver bullet” treatment to cure the disease. However, perhaps we should instead be lookin...
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Can Gluten Enable You To Make Unhealthy Decisions? PT. 1 - Dr. David Perlmutter from 2018-02-21T16:11:51
There may not always be a simple medical solution for various brain dysfunctions. However, we have learned that there are things we can control, such as lifestyle choices, that have a major impa...
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Can Childhood Trauma Lead to Chronic Illnesses? PT.3 - Dr. Wayne Jonas from 2018-02-16T17:33:09
In the third and final episode of a series with Dr. Wayne Jonas, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how childhood trauma factors in to chronic conditions. As Dr. Jonas outlines in his new boo...
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What’s the Alternative to Opioid Medication? PT.2 - Dr. Wayne Jonas from 2018-02-14T18:21:17
For the first time in years, the human life expectancy recently went down instead of up. Many believe that the opioid crisis is to blame. In the second episode of a series with Dr. Wayne Jonas, ...
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What Can Patients Do to Heal Themselves Without a Physician? PT. 1 - Dr. Wayne Jonas from 2018-02-13T16:25:40
It may be shocking to learn that up to 80% of what needs to be done to heal a patient’s chronic illness comes from what happens OUTSIDE the doctor’s office. Therefore, it’s important to take res...
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Can You Overcome PTSD After Being Away At War? PT. 2 Denny’s Story from 2018-02-07T18:09:30
Denny Salisbury returned home from Iraq a different person. He had suffered a traumatic brain injury during a horrific car bombing that took the lives of others in his vehicle. The medication th...
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How Soldiers Overcome Extreme Trauma: PT. 1 Denny’s Story from 2018-02-06T23:25:15
California native Denny Salisbury was 19 years old when he had his first brush with an IED bomb while serving our country in Iraq. Although it was a harrowing experience, it was minor in compari...
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Is It Possible To Stop Your Brain Before You Self-Sabotage? from 2018-02-01T17:36:01
Can’t seem to get out of your own way? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen des...
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How Do You Nurture Relationships With Ones Closest To You? from 2018-01-31T16:12:36
In the second episode of a two-part series on relationships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen finish discussing their overview of the mnemonic “RELATING”, which gives powerful and effective shortha...
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Do You Struggle In Relationships? This Could Be Why from 2018-01-30T17:58:28
Being connected is one of the most important functions of being human. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most problematic. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel A...
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What would you do if Disaster was Coming? from 2018-01-26T17:27:41
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 ...
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Can Neurofeedback Help Anxiety&Depression? from 2018-01-25T16:21:54
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by Dr. Jay Gattis to talk about neurofeedback. This process is used to address the brain’s focal abnormalities, especially...
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Eating Disorders: Are There Multiple Types? with Dr. Jennifer Farrell from 2018-01-24T18:59:46
In today’s media-centric society, body image is as big a topic as ever. In the second episode of a two-part series with Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Tana and her discuss the many different types of eat...
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Substance Abuse: How Can You Help A Loved One Overcome Addiction? with Dr. Jennifer Farrell from 2018-01-18T18:41:45
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by Dr. Jennifer Farrell, a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist. We discuss how the moral vs. medical mindset af...
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Pressure&Social Media: How Can You Get Your Kids to Confide In You? with Chloe Amen from 2018-01-17T15:58:54
In the second and final episode of a two-part series on vulnerability, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe to discuss the ways a parent can get their children to open up and be honest with...
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Parenting: Can Vulnerability Be a Good Thing? with Chloe Amen from 2018-01-16T17:05:09
In the first episode of a special two-part series, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe to discuss the role vulnerability plays in a young person’s development. Letting other people control...
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How Does Social Media Affect Children’s Everyday Lives? with Dr. Jay Faber from 2018-01-12T13:30
In part 2 of a series with child psychiatrist Dr. Jay Faber, Tana Amen and Dr. Faber dig into the topic of social media, and how it affects today’s youth. With some children spending as much as ...
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What Is The Most Effective Form of Communication with Children? with Dr. Jay Faber from 2018-01-12T00:24:58
When a foster child comes into your life, they’ve often experienced trauma that makes it difficult for them to form new attachments. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Tana Amen...
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The One Thing To Do Everything To Change Your Life from 2018-01-09T15:59:09
One of the best tools you can use to make sure that your brain’s compass is pointed in the right direction is “The One Page Miracle.” In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Dani...
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Managing Chronic Pain: Coping Tips For Relief from 2018-01-05T16:07:28
Living with chronic pain is one of the worst experiences one can have, and it can even lead down the path to thoughts of suicide. However, there are proven methods for easing that pain and regai...
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How to Turn Post-Traumatic Stress into Post-Traumatic Growth from 2018-01-04T17:01:30
When it comes to victims of trauma, there tends to be a bell curve-shaped pattern of response. On one end of the spectrum are those that suffer severe post-traumatic stress, but on the other end...
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Stop Suffering: How To Overcome PTSD from 2018-01-02T22:28:38
Trauma can occur in many forms and degrees of intensity, but whether we remember it consciously or not, the past is always living in the present. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podca...
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Could Birth Control Be The Cause of Your Depression? from 2017-12-29T21:46:05
Recent studies have shown a link between oral contraceptives and serotonin levels among females. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the imp...
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Top 5 Strategies for a Stronger Brain&Better Life from 2017-12-28T21:25:43
In the final installment of the Success Starts Here series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you the five steps you can take to put you on the path towards better brain health today. Implement...
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Our Nutrition Principles: What to Choose&Lose from 2017-12-20T16:19:23
It’s no secret that what we put on the end of our fork matters when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Most of us are living to eat when we really should be eating to live. In part 7 o...
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Why Do Good People Do Bad Things? from 2017-12-19T16:33:21
“Think Different” was a popular Apple ad campaign in the late 90’s that was intended to recognize the revolutionary power in thinking outside the box. The same approach can and should also be ta...
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Connection: How To Improve Your Relationships Today from 2017-12-15T15:59:40
Connection is the name of the game when it comes to relationships. But how do you know when your habits are wearing out that connection, causing problems in your relationships or even ending the...
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Is It Possible To Rewire A Negative Brain? from 2017-12-13T17:02:09
Did you know that the human brain is hardwired to have negative thoughts? Although evolution has caused our minds to think predominantly negative, our health improves immensely when we reverse t...
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Why The Brain Hates Change from 2017-12-12T17:31:42
It’s been said that the only constant in life is change, but then why is it so hard for the brain to accept the all those changes? In episode 4 of a series called Success Starts Here, Dr. Daniel...
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Get Your Prefrontal Cortex Working Like a CEO from 2017-12-07T17:32:57
The prefrontal cortex is like the executive part of the brain: it’s responsible for focus, forethought, impulse control, and empathy. But what happens when we have trouble in our frontal lobes? ...
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How To Create Sustainable Joy This Holiday Season from 2017-12-06T23:53:34
We all want to feel good. But all too often we engage in activities that provide short-term gratification but ultimately have a negative effect by wearing our pleasure centers out. In the second...
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Achieving SUCCESS: What Is The Starting Point? from 2017-12-05T20:47:52
The truth is, that in order to achieve your wildest dreams and goals you must first start at the ultimate starting point: your brain. In this first episode of a series called “Success Starts Her...
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What Can You Do When Abusive Behavior Is Present? from 2017-12-01T22:37:53
It seems like every day you turn on the news and see someone new being accused of sexual harassment. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the power dynamic, and how when couple...
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Can We Change The Way We View Addiction? from 2017-11-30T23:30:48
As is often the case in many mental health cases, there is a stigma in how we see people who suffer from addiction. But what happens when we shift our entire paradigm of addiction issues? In thi...
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Opioids&Mental Health in America: What To Know from 2017-11-29T15:46:09
Dr. Daniel Amen’s recent visit to the White House to discuss our country’s opioid epidemic raised plenty of questions about how addiction can be treated or prevented. In this episode of The Brai...
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Holidays&Anxiety: Stress the Halls from 2017-11-28T22:32:19
There’s a reason polls have shown that a whopping 45% of Americans would rather chose to skip Christmas altogether. All of the stress of planning vacations, buying gifts, and spending time in po...
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End Your Addiction: Nutrition Habits For Recovery from 2017-11-21T16:17:54
Many alcoholics and drug addicts have poor nutrition habits, but the things they put into their body can rob them of what little nutrients they do have. In this last episode of a series focused ...
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Can Nutrition Assist In Healing An Addict’s Brain? from 2017-11-20T22:12:45
When it comes to treating a damaged brain, nutrition can be crucial to getting the mindset needed to kick bad habits. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana...
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What Are The 5 Brain Types Associated with Addiction? from 2017-11-16T17:42:56
When we talk about treating addiction, too often we think in terms of a “one size fits all” approach, but there are different types of brain function associated with addiction. Sometimes what wo...
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Is It Possible To Break Free From The Chains of Addiction? from 2017-11-15T23:57:11
Our pleasure centers are intended to handle an intermittent dripping of dopamine, but what happens when we pour dopamine onto our pleasure centers and drench them? In the first episode of a seri...
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Are You At Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease? Part 3 with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2017-11-09T19:14:14
In the third and final episode of a series with Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of the new best-selling book “The End of Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Bredesen talk about the risk factors for Alzh...
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Do You Know Your Important Numbers? Part 2 With Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2017-11-08T16:24:17
In part two of a series with “The End of Alzheimer’s” author Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Daniel Amen and Bredesen discuss some of the practical takeaways from his book, such as taking an integrative ...
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The End of Alzheimer’s: Part 1 with Dr. Dale Bredesen from 2017-11-07T22:51:08
Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer’s Disease. In the first episode of a three-part series with Dr. Dale Bredesen, author...
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Can You Sleep Your Way To Better Health? from 2017-11-02T19:44:34
The grand finale of the memory rescue series is all about sleep. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the importance of getting a good night sleep, and what can happen to your brain if you don’...
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Suicide: The Ones Who Are Left Behind from 2017-10-31T20:52:27
It’s often the ones left to pick up the pieces after a traumatic event like suicide who experience the most pain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a look at how suicide affects others, and way...
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Calories&Your Brain: The Hard Truth from 2017-10-31T16:12:59
The subject of part 11 in the Memory Rescue series is diabesity. Studies have shown that as your weight goes up, the size and function of your brain goes down. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen tell...
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Hormones: Miracle-Gro For Your Brain from 2017-10-26T17:01:57
In Part 10 of a series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the N in BRIGHT MINDS, which is Neurohormone Deficiencies. Without healthy hormone levels, you will feel tired and ...
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Can Infections Cause Memory Issues? from 2017-10-25T16:44:50
It’s important to constantly strengthen and build up your immunity in order to keep your memory sharp. In Part 9 of the Memory Rescue series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how some infec...
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Can Having a Mental Disorder Affect Your Memory? from 2017-10-19T22:44:22
Roughly half of the population will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives. In Part 8 of a series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a look at how mental...
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The Truth About Toxins: Are You Being Poisoned? from 2017-10-18T21:25:30
In Part 7 of the Memory Rescue series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss toxins. Toxins are everywhere, from the hidden molds in our house to the lipstick we wear every day, we must be dilig...
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Could You Have a Brain Injury and Not Know It? from 2017-10-17T23:04:49
In Part 6 of the Memory Rescue series, the focus is on head trauma. Taking a bad fall or playing contact sports can lead to memory issues as you get older, and can leave many people with lasting...
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Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Inherited? from 2017-10-13T20:24:58
In part 5 of a 12-part series centered on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen shed some light on the role genetics play in your brain health and memory. While some people may be more p...
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Is Inflammation Killing Your Brain? from 2017-10-12T21:22:54
In Part 4 of a 12-part Memory Rescue series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the damaging effects of inflammation on your brain and body. Find out how this constant low-level fire may be d...
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When You Stop Learning, Your Brain Starts Dying from 2017-10-11T21:40:34
In part 3 of a 12-part series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dig into the next memory health risk factor from BRIGHT MINDS: Retirement & Aging.
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What Is The Number One Brain Imaging Predictor for Alzheimer's Disease? from 2017-10-05T18:20:40
In the second installment of a 12-part series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk about the first risk factor for memory loss from the BRIGHT MINDS mnemonic: Blood Flow. Learn h...
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Memory Rescue: An Overview of the 11 Risk Factors That Steal Your Memory from 2017-10-04T17:37:02
In the first episode of a 12-part series focused on Dr. Amen's new book Memory Rescue, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen discuss the importance of keeping a sharp mind. They touch on the 11 risk factors in...
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How Do You Find Meaning In Your Life? from 2017-09-28T20:28:52
In this special extended edition of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Jeff Zeig, author, teacher, and founder of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation....
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The Better Brain Solution with Dr. Steven Masley from 2017-09-21T18:23:47
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Better Brain Solution, for an in-depth discussion on nutrition, r...
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Are Food Sensitivities to Blame for Anxiety or Depression? from 2017-09-13T14:49:27
Did you know that food sensitivities can also trigger psychological responses, such as anxiety, depression, or ADD? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss food sensitivities and the brain, the ef...
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Is the “Mama Bear” Response Triggered by a Hormone? from 2017-09-12T16:23:49
Many of us have felt an instinctual form of protective aggression in situations where one’s family unit seems threatened. Did you know that this response is caused by a hormone known as Oxytocin...
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How Do You React Under High Pressure? from 2017-09-11T20:33:42
Did you know that parts of our brains play a major part in how we react to high pressure situation? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen break down the reasons why certain people are more attracted to...
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Are You Always Getting What You Don’t Want? from 2017-09-07T22:44:51
It’s no secret that visualization can be a powerful tool for motivating and inspiring us to achieve our dreams. Your brain makes happen what it sees, whether that vision is what we want or what ...
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Are Relationships Always Worth Rescuing? from 2017-09-06T17:49:19
As a relational species, we are often inspired to step in and get involved in the lives of friends and family members who may be experiencing difficulties. However, there often comes a time wher...
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A Simple Practice to Let Go Of Negative Thoughts from 2017-08-30T20:03:32
Did you know that the types of thoughts you have can cause a physiological reaction in your body? That’s why it’s crucial to banish those Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) when they infest your...
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How to Overcome Negative Thoughts and Fear from 2017-08-29T17:05:20
One of our most persistent enemies in life is the recurrence of automatic negative thoughts that infiltrate our minds, causing insecurity, anxiety, and doubt. In anticipation of Dr. Daniel Amen’...
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Women Have More Active Brains Than Men: World’s Largest Brain Study from 2017-08-23T17:49:01
Amen 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 Podc...
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Red Dye #40: The Colorful Killer from 2017-08-17T18:27:42
In the same way that sugar can go by many different names, so too is red dye. Because it is identified in so many different ways, it can be difficult to locate on the list of ingredients. Studie...
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How To Spot The Many Names of Sugar On Food Labels from 2017-08-16T22:49:47
It goes by many names and comes in many forms and disguises, but no matter how you look at it, sugar is one of the biggest enemies of a healthy diet. It can cause inflammation in you system, and...
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What Tony Robbins Taught Us from 2017-08-11T16:21:26
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, the Dr. Amen and Tana shares their biggest takeaways from Tony Robbins “Unleash the Power Within” event.
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It Is Impossible To Ignore This Anymore: New CTE Study from 2017-08-03T22:56:46
A recent study on football players at various levels of competition found a high incidence of CTE brain damage among collegiate and professional athletes. In this episodes of The Brain Warrior’s...
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Is Coffee Beneficial or Detrimental To Your Health? from 2017-07-26T14:56:50
In health circles, the topic of coffee can be controversial. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how coffee can be both beneficial and detrimental to your health. By understanding how it affec...
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The Surprising Thing Sleeping Does To Your Brain from 2017-07-25T19:49:04
A recent study was published on the accuracy of soldiers at the firing range based on the amount of sleep they had gotten the previous night. The surprising results indicate just how crucial it ...
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The Big Brain Issue of Sending Kids To College at 18 from 2017-07-19T15:02:22
Mental health issues among college students are on the rise, and often times these problems have roots in the parenting techniques applied during upbringing. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen highli...
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Natural, Easy and Safe Ways to Treat Depression from 2017-07-18T16:08:01
Treating depression is often the same as treating any other physical disease that manifests in the body, and therefore there should be no shame in recognizing the symptoms and getting the help y...
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Toxins: What Goes On Your Body Goes In Your Body from 2017-07-13T19:26:38
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into the many toxins (which we may or may not know about) that are finding their way into our body. However, they also discuss the many ways t...
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How Long Does It Take To Get Over Grief? from 2017-07-12T16:07:18
Dealing with grief is among the most difficult of all human experiences. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the pitfalls that can accompany...
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When You Stop Learning, Your Brain Starts Dying - Part 3 of an Interview with Tom Bilyeu from 2017-07-07T15:25:33
In the final episode with Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dig into the topic of new learning. Success leaves clues, and therefore your role models and peers ...
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How To Squash Automatic Negative Thoughts Today – Part 2 of an Interview with Tom Bilyeu from 2017-07-06T16:18:51
Certain skills may come easier to some than others, but no one learns anything without putting in some level of effort into execution. Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Daniel Amen and ...
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How to Master Your Mind Like a CEO – Part 1 of an Interview with Tom Bilyeu from 2017-07-05T18:59:17
It’s easy to underestimate the role the brain plays in shaping our perception of circumstance. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Que...
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How To Turn Life's Defeats Into Victory from 2017-06-29T15:04:17
Turning your life around is often an uphill battle, where the defeats seem to always outnumber the victories. It’s important to remember, however, that losing the battle isn’t the same as losing...
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Beyond the Fame: Celebrities and Mental Illness from 2017-06-28T17:38
Achieving fame and fortune and the lifestyle that comes with it doesn’t necessarily make one immune to problems with mental health. In fact, many of the world’s most high-profile role models, fr...
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How Do Violent News Headlines Affect Your Brain? (Part 2) from 2017-06-27T16:04
In part 2 of a discussion on violence and the brain, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dig deeper into the 4 circles that influence a person’s behavior: psychological, biological, spiritual, and soc...
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How Do Violent News Headlines Affect Your Brain? (Part 1) from 2017-06-26T17:46:21
With violent headlines continuing to dominate the media, it’s important to look for root causes in dangerous individuals. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and ...
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How To Break A Bad Habit Right Now – Part 3 of an Interview with Andy Ramage from 2017-06-23T15:07:31
Our habits are a result of our conditioning. When we slip up and do things we know may not be good for us, it’s easy to blame ourselves and give up, thus continuing the cycle. Luckily, there are...
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Why Aren’t You Drinking? – Part 2 of an Interview with Andy Ramage from 2017-06-22T16:08:57
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion with ‘One Year No Beer’ founder Andy Ramage. Andy discusses the effects of alcohol, pa...
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Could You Go One Year Without Beer? – Part 1 of an Interview with Andy Ramage from 2017-06-20T16:39:23
In today’s society, it seems like there is no escaping the social pressures of drinking alcohol. But cutting drinking from your daily life, it can play a major role in increasing performance and...
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The Neuroscience of Voodoo Dolls, Vampires&Zombies from 2017-06-14T15:12:05
In this special episode of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a fun look at the neuroscience behind some of the ghost stories in American folklore and mythology....
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How To Find Your Purpose Through Pain from 2017-06-13T15:17:23
In this episode of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dig into the mailbag to address some messages from our listeners. A common thread among Brain Warriors is the no...
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Giving Your Brain A Workout Today– Part 2 of an Interview with Rachele Brooke Smith from 2017-06-08T16:09:26
Rachele Brooke Smith went from being a fearful and anxious child to acting in movies alongside actors, Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. In this episode of the podcast, Rachele reveals how stress ...
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Destroying Your Limiting Beliefs – Part 1 of an Interview with Rachele Brooke Smith from 2017-06-07T16:14:09
Often times it is our own limiting beliefs that hold us back in life. In this episode of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana are joined by actress, Rachele Brooke Smith, fo...
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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Saved Grace’s Life – Part 3 of an Interview with Shannon Kenitz from 2017-06-01T16:02:17
Executive Director of The International Hyperbarics Association, Shannon Kenitz discusses with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana the role that SPECT imaging plays in hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Shannon ...
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The Power of Healing with Oxygen – Part 2 of an Interview with Shannon Kenitz from 2017-05-31T15:59:30
Doctors told Shannon Kenitz to try to make her child Grace comfortable in what would have been her final days, but Shannon wasn’t going to let a serious disease end her daughter’s life. Through ...
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What To Do When Your World Changes Immediately - Part 1 of an Interview with Shannon Kenitz from 2017-05-30T17:36:43
When Shannon Kenitz’ daughter Grace was first taken to the hospital at 3 months old, she would never have guessed that she wouldn’t leave the hospital until she was 3 years old. When Grace was t...
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The Autism Community – Part 3 of an Interview with Lisa Ackerman from 2017-05-25T15:22:46
When it comes to autism treatment, acceptance is not a strategy. Neither is guilt. A sense of community, however, can be a major asset for families with autism. In the last installment of this s...
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Can Imaging Lead To Better Diagnoses for Autism?- Part 2 of an interview with Lisa Ackerman from 2017-05-23T15:21:43
When you see a kid with autism, you’ve seen ONE kid with autism. Unfortunately, autism is not one thing, and you can’t treat every brain the same. Fortunately, there are ways to scan the brain t...
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A Talk about Curing Autism – Part 1 of an Interview with Lisa Ackerman from 2017-05-22T17:28:49
There may be 100 ways to autism, but with the right strategy, there are just as many ways to make vast improvements in the life of your autistic child. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way...
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The Symphony Of Your Life – Part 3 of an Interview with Barry Goldstein from 2017-05-18T15:52:08
In part 3 of a discussion on music with Grammy Award winning producer Barry Goldstein, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen focus on the healing power of music. This episode will give insight into how ...
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Prescribing Playlists – Part 2 of an Interview with Barry Goldstein from 2017-05-17T16:03:56
In the second installment of our series with Grammy Award winning producer Barry Goldstein, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue the discussion on the benefits of music. Learn how the power of...
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Becoming the DJ in Your Own Life – Part 1 of an Interview with Barry Goldstein from 2017-05-16T15:53:38
Music can tell stories, increase brain power, and even influence our mood. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Grammy Award winning pr...
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Attacking Alzheimer’s Disease: A Special Edition Interview with Maria Shriver from 2017-05-08T16:16:54
In 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 foun...
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Tips for Handling Anxiety and Panic Attacks from 2017-05-03T15:23:48
For many of us, panic attacks can strike at the most inopportune times. Fortunately, there are coping mechanisms you can employ to keep your anxiety at bay. In this episode of the Brain Warrior’...
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Dealing with Depression from 2017-05-02T15:32:52
In 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 fa...
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Instead of Smoking Pot, How Do I Deal With Anxiety, Depression and Pain? from 2017-04-25T15:22:37
Not all marijuana use is recreational. Many people use marijuana purely for its medicinal effects. But are there healthier alternatives? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss many of the options avai...
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Smoking Marijuana is NOT Going Green! from 2017-04-24T15:51:14
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss the controversial issue of marijuana. Both sides of the issue have strong proponents who argue passionately t...
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Sports, Mentors, And Social Environments – Part 4 of an Interview with Anthony Davis from 2017-04-20T20:29:41
In the last episode of this sports-centric discussion with former football star Anthony Davis, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana dive into the subject of social influence, and the impact it has on young ...
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Jobless&Homeless: Suffering in the Shadows – Part 3 of an Interview with Anthony from 2017-04-19T16:14:30
In part 3 of the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast series with NFL and USC football star Anthony Davis, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana interview Davis, now 30 years removed from his professional playing day...
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If I knew Then What I Know Now, I Never Would’ve Played Football – Part 2 of an Interview with Anthony Davis from 2017-04-18T15:45:56
In Part 2 of an interview with former NFL and USC football star, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss growing up with sports, and how choices made on the field can affect all aspects of life down th...
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How The Notre Dame Killer Recovered His Brain - Part 1 of an Interview with Anthony Davis from 2017-04-17T16:18:15
Today on the Brain Warrior’s Way podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana interview guest Anthony Davis, also known as A.D., also known as the legendary 'Notre Dame Killer,' who scored a combined 10 to...
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Sex on the Brain: Sex and ADD - Part 4 of an Interview with Dr. Emily Morse from 2017-04-13T15:02:28
In the last installment of a series on sex and relationships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana are joined by Dr. Emily Morse to talk about what you can do if ADD is causing problems in the bedroom.
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Sex on the Brain: Intimacy and Blood Flow - Part 3 of an Interview with Dr. Emily Morse from 2017-04-12T15:16:54
In part 3 of an interview with Dr. Emily Morse, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana continue their discussion on intimacy. Learn how anxiety, blood flow, and overall health may be sabotaging your sex life,...
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Sex on the Brain: Communication is Lubrication – Part 2 of an Interview with Dr. Emily Morse from 2017-04-11T15:12:49
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana talk with Dr. Emily Morse about the common intimacy problems that can occur with long term couples. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, learn ways to avo...
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Sex on the Brain – Part 1 of an Interview with Dr. Emily Morse from 2017-04-10T17:13:01
Dr. Emily Morse is the host of “Sex with Emily,” a live radio show and top downloaded podcast on iTunes. Morse has appeared as a guest expert on countless radio and television shows, as well as ...
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The Brain at Work –Personal Development in Company Culture - Part 4 of an Interview with Dave Asprey from 2017-04-07T16:01:41
If you’re running your own business, your company is an extension of your habits and energy. However, you don’t need to be a CEO to see the effects of brain health on the workplace. In the last ...
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Is Mold Destroying Your Health? - Part 3 of an Interview with Dave Asprey from 2017-04-06T15:55:57
Over half of all homes have water damage of some form or another. It’s therefore crucial to test for the presence of mold, the “mitochondrial kryptonite” that may very well be secretly wearing d...
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How to Amp Your Brain by Taking Care of Your Body's Batteries - Part 2 of an Interview with Dave Asprey from 2017-04-05T15:19:34
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dave Asprey discusses the mitochondria with Dr. Amen and Tana. Learn how you can help the “power cells” in your body in order to be less stres...
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Hack Your Biology to Uncover Your Potential – Part 1 of an Interview with Dave Asprey from 2017-04-04T15:43:59
Dave Asprey is a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, a New York Times bestselling author, and host of the top rated health podcast, Bullet...
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Adult Kids - Tips for Parenting a Young Adult - Part 4 of an Interview with Dr. Jim Fay from 2017-04-03T18:34:56
Sending your child off to college doesn’t necessarily mean your parenting duties are over. Today we learn about ways you can help your child transition into a self-sufficient adult.
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Is it Normal to Have Problematic Teenagers? Part 3 of An Interview with Dr. Jim Fay from 2017-03-30T10:00
Problematic teens are normal. At least, that's what many parents think. But today, we're going to find out if there's any basis to say if it is indeed a normal, helpless case or if there's anyth...
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Taking The First Step - When is The Best Time to Get Started with Love and Logic Part 2 of an Interview with Dr. Jim Fay from 2017-03-29T10:00
It's always a question of when or how should I get started. So today, we'll have Dr. Jim Fay guide us on how to get things started and moving forward when implementing the principles of Love and...
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The Practical Principles of Parenting With Love and Logic - An Interview with Dr. Jim Fay Part 1 from 2017-03-28T10:00
He's become one of America's most sought after presenters in the fields of parenting, positive discipline, and classroom management. Along with Foster Cline, MD, he's the co-founder of The Love ...
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Busting The Cholesterol Myth - Why It's Not ALL Bad with Dr Mark Houston from 2017-03-27T10:00
Cholesterol it seems has been demonized and most of the times painted like a monster, but the truth is, it's not as bad as you think it is. Today, we're going to find out exactly when it's good ...
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The Amen Solution Rapid Fire Q&A Session - Part 3 from 2017-03-25T10:00
We hope you're enjoying your weekend. Today's episode is the third installment in our four part The Amen Solution Q&A session. Enjoy your weekend treat.
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Hypertension - 3 Things to Take Care of for Better Blood Pressure To Live Longer with Dr. Mark Houston from 2017-03-24T10:00
Statistics show that 30% of America has high blood pressure and another 30% are pre-hypertensive. This is a huge number and it's terribly dangerous. However, there's something you can do about i...
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The Silent Menace that Melts Your Heart&Batters Your Brain Health with Dr. Mark Houston from 2017-03-23T10:00
One interesting statistic, most people, men and women, 68% in fact, have their first heart attack at having had no previous symptoms. Today, we're going to talk about inflammation and how devast...
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The Vital Role of Your Heart, Blood Vessels, and Fat to Your Brain Health with Dr. Mark Houston from 2017-03-22T10:00
Today's podcast is the first of our four-part series with Dr. Mark Houston. Dr. Houston is selected as one of the top physicians in hypertension in the United States; selected as one of the most...
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How to Survive Your Teens Food Choices Without Starving Them to Death from 2017-03-21T10:00
As your kids start to make their own choices, it is important that in the early stage, they are educated and trained to make the RIGHT choices. And the truth is, realistically, that is not what'...
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ADD&Your Brain Type - Can Brain Trauma&Type Be Related&ADD Be Inherited? from 2017-03-20T10:00
ADD is predominantly inherited and genetically passed from one to another. Today, we're going to find out if brain trauma related ADD can be inherited as well.
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The Amen Solution Q&A Session - Part 2 from 2017-03-18T10:00
This weekend, we’re bringing you the second part of our Q&A sessions for The Amen Solution. Be sure to head back to Episode 99 if you haven't listened to it. We hope you enjoy.
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ADD Ring of Fire Anxiety - What Supplements Can Help Calm&Focus The Brain from 2017-03-17T10:00
This episode is a continuation of our four part Healing ADD coaching call where we've answered a wide variety of questions on ADD.
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ADD and Negative Thoughts-The Toxic Cocktail - Why They Shouldn't Go Together from 2017-03-16T10:00
Today's episode is part of an ADD coaching call that was recorded. My experience with ADD over decades now is many people with ADD use negative thinking, use fear as a way to stimulate their bra...
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How to Salvage Your Brain from Slowly Melting Away with Dr Derose from 2017-03-15T10:00
We have a very special guest today, Dr David DeRose, who wrote a book called 30 Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control. Dr DeRose is a board certified specialist in internal medicine and prevent...
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The Hallmarks of Good Parenting from 2017-03-14T10:00
In this episode, we're going to discuss the characteristics of an "ideal" parent. I know it can be challenging, but it's doable. Be sure to listen and chime in on your thoughts by visiting brain...
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Has Your Teenager Lost Their Mind and Blown Yours? from 2017-03-13T10:00
Discipline and Good Parenting That's Firm But Kind from 2017-03-10T11:00
ADD and ADHD Myth Busters&Questions - Answered from 2017-03-09T11:00
Today's episode is from our coaching calls where we've taken questions and here we'll have them answered for you.
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Sleep The REAL Enhancement for Better Health from 2017-03-08T11:00
If you're having a hard time sleeping, have sleep apnea or snore, then this episode is for you. Today, we're going to talk about how you can enhance your sleep to get you back on track to a bett...
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Sleep Stealers - How technology is Robbing You The Sleep You Need from 2017-03-07T11:00
Technology and gadgets are good, that's without a question, but one area that's making them a curse is the fact that gadgets and technology can rob much of your time to sleep. Today, we're going...
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Sleep Smarter Series: Why Sleep is not Important.... but VERY IMPORTANT from 2017-03-06T11:00
We've heard not once or twice but a gazillion times why sleep is important. But today, we're echoing that again and this time we'll have an expert in this area. Today's guest is Shawn Stevenson....
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The Toxin Solution Effective Detoxification Tips - That Work from 2017-03-02T11:00
NOTE: If you have not yet listened to the first three episodes of this five part series, we highly recommend that you get back to The Toxin Solution Parts 1,2,&3.
Now that you know how ho...
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Why You Might Be Breathing or Eating Harmful Molds from 2017-03-01T11:00
NOTE: If you have not yet listened to the first two episodes of this five part series, we highly recommend that you get back to The Toxin Solution, Parts 1&2.
There are various ways toxin...
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The Surprising Way Toxins Can Enter Your Body from 2017-02-28T11:00
NOTE: If you have not yet listened to the first episode of this five part series, we highly recommend that you get back to The Toxin Solution Part 1.
In this episode, we'll be talking abo...
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Are You Eating Toxic Food? Here is your solution... from 2017-02-27T11:00
Today's episode is first in five parts of our interview with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno. Dr Pizzorno is the founder of Bastyr University and best selling author. He wrote the book , The Toxin Solution,...
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The Missing Keys You Need to Get The Best Voice - REVEALED - Set Your Voice Free with Roger Love from 2017-02-24T11:00
How Hurting Your Voice Hurts Your Brain - Set Your Voice Free with Roger Love Part 2 from 2017-02-23T11:00
Can your brain be affected by your voice? Listen to this episode and learn what Roger Love thinks about your voice in relation to your brain.
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Why Your Voice Matters - Set Your Voice Free with Roger Love Part 1 from 2017-02-22T11:00
Did you ever think about your voice as an asset? Well, you might not be a singing sensation or a diva, but today we'll talk about why your voice matters. In this episode, we'll be joined by reno...
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What's So Intriguing About Neurofeedback from 2017-02-18T14:00
Wondering what the new trends are in dealing with ADHD? Listen to this episode and get to know what Neurofeedback is and why it's gaining popularity.
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ADD&ADHD - Treat or Not toTreat? Ritalin, that is today’s Question from 2017-02-17T14:00
Do you ever find yourself asking if you should take medication for an ailment or just leave it because of your perceived side effects? That's what we're going to discuss today. In particular, AD...
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Snoring, Sleep Apnea&Real Damage To Your Intimacy from 2017-02-16T14:00
There are many things that can dilute the intimacy between couples. In this episode we'll talk about how sleep apnea and snoring can be detrimental to your intimate relationships and your brain'...
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The Brain in Love&Lust Series - More Sex On Your Brain from 2017-02-15T14:00
Today's episode we're going to talk about love and sex and how the brain is affected by these two charged emotional events in our lives. We've talked a lot about sex in this podcast and if you h...
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The Brain in Love&Lust, Does It Damage Your Brain When You Lose Someone You Love? from 2017-02-14T14:00
Losing someone is hard, emotionally, but does it have any impact on your brain? That's what we're going to find out in today's episode.
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The Brain in Love&Lust, Can You Choose Your Love? from 2017-02-13T14:00
Since we are on the love month and only a day away from Valentines, we're starting a series called The Brain in Love. So today, we're going to talk about, what if you can choose the one you love...
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Unleash the Power of the Female Brain from 2017-02-10T14:00
Today's episode is the episode for every female who just wants to make something different in her life and in her health. We'll be discussing about some interesting topics on genes, diets, and h...
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Can Diet Help Treat Chronic Illness? from 2017-02-09T14:00
There are people who suffer from chronic illnesses who take a handful of medicine every day. It's like a common scenario that we've learned to accept as the norm. However, as people become more ...
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Hormones&Lifestyle - Why and How it Affects Your Brain from 2017-02-08T14:00
Hormones are what makes our body's processes work like a well oiled machine. When one of the many hormones suddenly gets disrupted whether it shoots up or goes down, we'll see and feel the effec...
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Head Trauma, Cardiac Arrest and Its Effects on Your Brain from 2017-02-07T14:00
There are a number of ailments and injuries that can greatly affect our brain functions, and probably the two most common which we're going to talk about today is head trauma and cardiac arrest....
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Can a Damaged Brain Be Repaired? from 2017-02-06T14:00
Today's episode, we're going to answer another set of questions that I think is essential for our understanding of our brain health. Please be sure that you subscribe so you don't miss out any o...
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Brain Scans: Who Needs it And When Should You Get One Done - Q&A Part 3 from 2017-02-04T14:00
We are on our third episode for this series of questions and answers and in each episode, we hope that you're learning new things to help you be more aware and conscious about your brain health....
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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Kids Play Contact Sport - Q&A Part 2 from 2017-02-03T14:00
In this second part of our Q&A, you'll learn why contact sports should be shunned by your kids and what alternative sports you should choose. We've also answered the question on what is the role...
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Three Biggest Life&Health Lessons by Working @ Amen Clinics with Dr. Daniel Emina from 2017-02-01T13:00
Dr. Daniel Emina is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist who earned his medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, and completed his general residency ...
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Emotional Eating Triggers, Motivational Tricks&Tips, and more Live Questions with Dr. Amen and The Daniel Plan FB Live Part 2 from 2017-01-31T13:00
If you love the first part of this FB Live on Daniel's Plan Q&A session, you'll sure love this part two where we answered some great questions on motication, emotional eating and more. ...
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The Daniel Plan: The 5 Pillars of Weight Loss Success from 2017-01-30T14:00
The Daniel Plan is a groundbreaking program that will equip you with practical tools and resources to help you get into the best shape of your health.
In this episode, we've answered som...
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Q&A Session: Can ADD Be Cured? Is It True? from 2017-01-28T13:00
Join us in another lively discussion as Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, answer some of the most interesting questions surrounding ADD, ADHD, brain health, nutrition, sex, and more.
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What Makes a Great Leader? from 2017-01-16T11:00
Whether it's in the family, in governments, or businesses, all these instutitions are in dire need of great leaders.
In this episode of Brain Warrior's Podcast, we'll talk to Dr. John To...
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Dr Amen Q&A Session 3 Part 1 from 2017-01-14T11:00
Welcome back to another episode of our Q&A session. Today's episode we're going to talk about a couple of issues, but one thing that stood in this episode is a question about sugar and sweetener...
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The Teenage Brain - How to Train Teens in Building the Right Boundaries from 2017-01-13T11:00
This is our first milestone for this podcast, and believe it or not, we've just reached our 50th episode.
So from all of us here at the Amen Clinic, thank you for your continued support ...
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How to Create Boundaries That Build Relationship with Dr John Townsend from 2017-01-12T11:00
Successful relationships are built on mutual respect of another person's boundaries and limitations. When someone encroaches another person's boundaries, it means no less than trouble.
O...
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Entitlement Cure - How to Break the Grip of Entitlement by Instilling Accountability and Responsibility with Dr. John Townsend from 2017-01-11T11:00
If there's one thing that keeps people from succeeding, it's their sense of entitlement. And that's what we're going to discuss today. Why is this entitlement so detrimental to developing respon...
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Empowering Women By Building Positive Body Image from 2017-01-10T11:00
What would you do when someone tells you that you're fat? There's practically only two things you can do about this type of comment, you can either take it and respond gracefully or it can tear ...
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How to Do What You Ought to Do and Deal with Your Excuses with Kathy Smith from 2017-01-09T11:00
Alibis, excuses, whatever you call it, at some point in our lives, we all had our own reasons for not doing the healthy things or the good things eventhough we already knew its consequences. Why...
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Dr Amen Q&A Session 2 Part 2 from 2017-01-07T11:00
Today's Q&A session is great mix of different topics but one thing that really stood out was a case where a lady lost her memory that takes care of the simple mathematical skills like addition a...
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Strength Training&How to Boost Brain Health w Kathy Smith Fitness Expert from 2017-01-06T11:00
In today’s episode, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author and forefront figure in the fitness and health industry, Kathy Smith. Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs, an...
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How to Grow New Brain Cells TODAY ! Interview with Dr. David Perlmutter from 2017-01-05T11:00
There have been many studies that show us how the brain cells degenerate or slowly die in a variety of scenarios. It's probably a quest that modern medicine has long sought to resolve.
S...
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Flush Toxins For Brighter Brain Health from 2017-01-04T11:00
It's no surprise to know that many of the food circulating today contains toxins that are harmful not only for our gut, but ultimately for our brain and our overall health.
So today, we'...
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Brain Maker: It's All About The Gut from 2017-01-03T11:00
In this episode, we're continuing our discussion with Dr. David Perlmutter on how the gut health impacts your brain health. It's a really interesting discussion and you'll sure learn a lot about...
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Grain Brain: How Gluten is Terrorizing You&Your Brain from 2017-01-02T11:00
Happy New Year! We are so excited to start this year with a bang by first of all bringing to the podcast some notable and renowned authorities in the field of brain health.
So to start t...
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Dr Amen Q&A Session 2 Part 1 from 2016-12-31T11:00
Enjoy today's two-part Question and Answer session where Dr Amen was asked a variety of questions, from the relation of PMS to brain health, which is better hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and mo...
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Get Your Black Belt in Brain Health from 2016-12-30T11:00
Tana's milestones in her martial arts, earning for herself two black belts resound a lot about her passion for her health. Once told by her doctor not to engage in martial arts because of many h...
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Steps to Prevent Alzheimers Disease from 2016-12-29T11:00
50% of people who are 85 years and older will actually be diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia. That's normal. What we want to do today is actually help you prevent it. ...
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7 Critical Reasons Not to Ignore PTSD Anxiety and Depression from 2016-12-28T11:00
Believe it or not, but growing up in a violent environment causes the same brain changes in children as soldiers in war.
When you grow up troubled, in a chaotic or an aggressive environm...
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ADD&The Powerful Female Brain from 2016-12-27T11:00
Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD is a highly genetic issue. While some of the symptoms may go unnoticed it's always a good thing to pay close attention if you suspect them to have it, especiall...
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Discover- Is it PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury? from 2016-12-26T11:00
In this episode of Brain Warrior's way podcast, we're going to discuss this landmark research paper on brain imaging and behavior where we can distinguish between people who've had been physical...
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Dr Amen's Q&A Session - Part 3 from 2016-12-24T11:00
Check out the third and final part of Dr Amen's question and answer segment. To listen to the previous Q&A sessions go to:
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Is Stress Dominating your life? from 2016-12-23T11:00
We all face stress at some point in our lives. The sad thing is, not all of us are equipped to really deal with stress head on. So today, we're taking the time to share with you our personal and...
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Three Quick Steps to Block Negative Thinking from 2016-12-22T11:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the three steps on how you can block and eliminate those negative thoughts. Some simple tips to make sure you don't dwell on those negative thoughts...
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Natural Ways to Ease Holiday Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks from 2016-12-21T11:00
You can't avoid stress. That's a fact. Fortunately, there are many ways you can do to ensure that you're able to manage those stresses instead of just absorbing them day by day. Stick around and...
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What Do You Feed a Million Dollar Brain - Parenting Series Part 2 from 2016-12-20T11:00
We often hear parent's say that their kids only eat their favorite hotdog or burger and would not even dare glance at vegetables and you're probably wondering how on earth can you raise...
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End The Brain Scratching Homework Battles - Parenting Series Part 1 from 2016-12-19T11:00
Parenting can be very challenging if you don't have the right direction as a parent and if you don't have a vision of what you'd like your child to be.
In this episode, we will talk abou...
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Dr Amen's Q&A Session - Part 2 from 2016-12-17T11:00
Check out the second part of Dr Amen's question and answer segment. If you haven't listened to part 1, be sure to check it out by going to Episode 21: Listen
How Does Brain Health Affect Your Love Life? from 2016-12-16T11:00
Have you ever wondered if love just about the heart or is it more about your brain? Well, it's a common question and a lot get confused on what role these two organs really play in the emotional...
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How to Manage Your Relationship When Someone You Love Has ADD from 2016-12-15T11:00
How are you going to respond when you find out that your partner or someone close to you has ADD?
In today's episode, we'll focus on this topic and we'll share with you our personal exper...
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NFL Football Concussions: Winners or Losers? from 2016-12-14T11:00
Football is so popular in the U.S. but the truth is football is one of the most dangerous games for your brain. We've scanned hundreds of football players and the results we're far from pleasing...
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The Steps to Becoming a Brain Health Warrior from 2016-12-13T11:00
Your brain's wellness is probably one of the most neglected health concern. In today's episode the podcast, we're going to discuss how you can turn this mentality around, what steps you should t...
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Who is Tana Amen? from 2016-12-12T11:00
While many of you probably know Tana as the beautiful face beside me all the time, Tana is a person with a life so rich in experience and a story worth listening. So in today's episode, let me d...
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Dr Amen Q&A Session 1 from 2016-12-10T11:00
Welcome to the first Q&A session with Dr Amen. Every Saturday, you will be hearing one of Dr Amen's Q&A sessions, Facebook Live broadcasts, webinars as well as event recordings.
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Fear and Worry from 2016-12-09T11:00
Fear, Doubt and Worry, How to harness the worry monster lurking in your Brain. Master your thoughts to live free again and love your life.
Sleep and the Brain from 2016-12-08T11:00
How you can help your Brain take you off to sleep more deeply. 20 Ways to enhance your sleep and rest better. Awake relaxed and renewed the Brain Warrior Way.
Fight or Flight from 2016-12-07T11:00
How to deal with the trauma of being attacked. How to release the pain of trauma and begin to heal your brain and your body.
The Male vs Female Brain from 2016-12-06T13:00
What can the brain teach us about dealing with the opposite sex or “why you really do have to ask your man more than once.
Sex on the Brain from 2016-12-05T13:00
Use your brain to enhance your sex life. Enjoy more intimacy and better sex using the untapped power in your Brain. Light up your Brain lite up your sex life.
The Power of Forgiveness from 2016-11-23T15:00
This is a very special podcast where we talk about the power of forgiveness and the impact it has on your brain’s health. They also discuss the health costs of holding on to hurts.
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Sheep, Sheepdogs and Warrior’s from 2016-11-23T14:00
In this powerful episode Daniel and Tana share one of the signature stories from their book The Brain Warrior’s Way. It is a story about how to develop the right mindset to never be a victim ag...
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Overcoming Negativity: Kill the ANTs from 2016-11-22T14:00
You will listen to this podcast over and over. In this episode Daniel and Tana will teach you the importance of not believing every thought you have, how to discipline your mind, kill the ANTs ...
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How Your Gut Runs Your Brain from 2016-11-21T22:29:17
Your gut is literally your second brain. In this episode you will learn about the intricate connection between your brain and gut, and how to help both health. You will also hear the story of L...
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20 Things Parents Should Never Do from 2016-11-21T22:28:52
Dr. Amen has more than 30 years experience as a child psychiatrist, and both he and Tana have raised children together. In this episode, Daniel and Tana will give listeners 20 things parents sh...
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9 Myths You Never Knew Were Stealing Your Brain from 2016-11-21T22:28:24
Many people don’t know the hidden negative behaviors they engage in that steal brain health. In this episode we will discuss 9 of them.
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The Most Important Lesson from 125,000 Brains from 2016-11-21T22:27:55
Over the past 25 years Amen Clinics has built the world’s largest database of brain SPECT scans, totaling more than 125,000 scans on patients from 111 countries. In this episode we will discuss...
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The Most Important Lesson from 125,000 Brains from 2016-11-21T22:27:55
Over the past 25 years Amen Clinics has built the world’s largest database of brain SPECT scans, totaling more than 125,000 scans on patients from 111 countries. In this episode we will discuss...
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What’s Your Brain Type – 5 Types of Overeaters from 2016-11-21T22:27:20
One of the biggest lessons we’ve learned from looking at the brain is that all mental health issues are not single or simple disorders in the brain, they all have multiple types. In this episode...
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Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depression from 2016-11-21T22:25:06
Too often physicians reach for their prescription pads when there are natural, safer alternatives for treating anxiety, panic attacks and depression. This episode will share the natural treatmen...
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When the Hurt Won’t Go Away (PTSD) from 2016-11-21T22:24:30
7.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and tens of millions more from past emotional trauma. In this episode we discuss how to decrease the power of pa...
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Concussions and Reversing Brain Trauma from 2016-11-21T15:48:55
Concussions and traumatic brain injury are at epidemic proportions in our society. Amen Clinics did the first and largest study on active and retired NFL players where we showed high levels of ...
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Foods that Reverse Brain Damage from 2016-11-21T13:00
In this episode, we discuss the foods that hurt your brain and foods that work like medicine to help heal the brain.
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What Is ADD Costing You and Your Family? from 2016-11-20T00:09:04
Untreated attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a major cause of school failure, job failure, relationship problems and financial ruin. Learn about ADD and what you can do to get help for it.
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Getting Super Healthy Through the Holidays from 2016-11-19T15:43:55
You do not need to get sick through the holidays and suffer through failed New Year’s resolutions. Learn how to get super healthy through the holidays by using your brain and becoming a brain ...
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The Brain Warrior’s Way from 2016-11-19T14:53:18
The Brain Warrior’s Way – The war for your health is won or lost between your ears in the moment by moment decisions you make every day. Tune in to discover how to become a brain warrior to get ...
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