Change Your Brain Every Day
Episodes
How to Overcome Addiction with Brain Health with Orlando Vargas
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Is Red Dye and Why It's Harmful to Brain Health
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Top 6 Tips For Coping With Stress During a Pandemic
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about methods to help domestic partnerships endure a trying time such as a disaster or pandemic.
How To Overcome Covid Anxiety and Communicate With Your Partner
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss their own personal struggles with isolation and trauma caused by losing a loved one to Covid-19.
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen Answer Brain Warrior's Burning Questions
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tackling every subject from antidepressants, effects of the vaccine, to how to deal with family issues; Dr Daniel and Tana Amen answer listeners' and ...
Your Brain Is Always Listening Overview With Barry Goldstein
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen walkthrough the pieces on their latest collaboration album with producer Barry Goldstein. The Album is a companion piece for D...
What Is Autobiographical Music? With Barry Goldstein
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with award winning producer Barry Goldstein about how music can connect people generationally and how we create new memor...
Music Therapy and The Inner Symphony With Barry Goldstein
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Happiness, Music, and The Brain With Barry Goldstein
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
Knowing the Difference Between Pleasure and Happiness
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat about how too much of a good thing can lead to serious issues with misplaced satisfaction.
Brain In The News: The Neuroscience of Depression
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen share experiences with depression and give tips on what you can do to combat it.
Relationships + Value – What Should You Measure?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about how relationships naturally change over time and how balancing brain chemistry can help significantly.
How Are Living Your Purpose and Happiness Connected?
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how important it is to live your life with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.
How Your Relationships Deeply Affect Happiness
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Coping With ADHD and Trying to Notice What You Like More Than Dislike
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give advice on helping maintain focus and happiness in individuals with ADHD.
How Is Your Past Affecting Your Present?
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Is the Number One Secret to Happiness?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 througho...
What Defines "Happiness" and Other Important Mental Health Questions
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen answer questions concerning happiness, joy, and the steps you can take to make them last.
Brain in the News: Millennials, Happiness and Brain Health
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen talk about the latest statistics of brain health concerning millennials and the continued mental effects of Covid-19.
The Seven Secrets of Happiness
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen continue sharing their wisdom, with questions to ask yourself and advice that can help lead to a happier life.
Americans Are The Unhappiest They've Ever Been. Here's Why
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
The Brain Healthy Habits You Need To Do with Jay Shetty
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Seeking Help & Being Authentic Is Crucial with Jay Shetty
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tana Amen shares personal stories and experiences that helped shape her life's purpose, with New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty.
Dealing with Pandemic Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Jay Shetty
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss strategies on avoiding depression, by focusing on the Four Circles of Wellness with New York Times bestselling author ...
How Redefining Responsibility Can Change Your Life With Jay Shetty
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with Author and New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty. They discuss personal struggles and how redefining "respons...
Life After Brain Trauma, Recovery and Hope With Jerri Sher
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Healing Traumatic Brain Injuries of Firefighters and Football Players With Jerri Sher
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk with director Jerri Sher about the various methods used to treat traumatic brain injury, including transcranial mag...
The Harmful Effects of Not Treating Brain Injuries With Jerri Sher
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion with Filmmaker Jerri Sher about the many different harmful side effects of letting a brain inj...
What You Don't Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries with Jerri Sher
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Expl...
Are You Struggling with Brain Fog? This Could Be Why
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 forwar...
Brain in the News: How Covid Can Affect Existing Mental Health Conditions
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go over the latest health statistics and Covid research. They discuss healthy anxiety and the different messaging about...
How Children Are Made or Broken By Family Issues or Trauma
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
When Is It Okay to "Let Go"?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Amens Answer Your Questions: Triggers, Heartbreak, and Mental Focus
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Does Walking Improve Mood & Brain Health?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana chat about how exercise and High Intensity Training shape thinking and can lengthen life span. Dr. Amen also reminds listener...
COVID-19 Long Haul, Fatigue & Fighting Negative Thoughts in a Pandemic
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
How Substances Affect the Brain During A Pandemic Isolation
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 aff...
Perseverance Is Key To Surpassing Mental Health Threshold With Dr. Dale Bredesen
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing pushback from the academic community, Dr Bredesen Discusses the cyclical nature of the ever changing field of mental health, and how the ...
How Does Social Isolation Affect Mental Health? With Dr. Dale Bredesen
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Can You Do To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease? With Dr. Dale Bredesen
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Bredesen chats about how modern gadgets are helping people track their mental health by monitoring critical information for people to know about th...
Is It Possible to Stop Cognitive Decline? With Dr. Dale Bredesen
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
So, How Much Sleep Do You REALLY Need?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Am...
Try This Technique to Radically Transform the Way You Think
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Does Your Kitchen Need Spring Cleaning?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Spring Into Better Mental Health Today
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Happens When You Rewire Your Brain and Thinking, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
Try this Technique to Stop Toxic Thinking, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toxic patterns of thinking can damage more than just your emotional health. It can also affect the physical functioning of brain and even cause inflam...
How to Find the Roots of Your Psychological Troubles, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
5 Steps to Managing a Messy Mind, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
How to Move on from Things (and People!) that Aren't Working Out
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Problem with Herd Mentality
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Internet Trolls: How to Deal with Negativity
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A disturbing phenomenon that has emerged over the past several years has been the rise of 'internet trolls', people who regularly engage in harassment...
Does The Influence of Others Affect Your Brain?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 obj...
Peer Pressure: How to Avoid Getting Burned by the Bully Dragons
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way we treat and are treated by our peers has a profound effect on us. Our bullies can leave us doubting ourselves or questioning our own worth, b...
The Importance of Mentors on your Physical and Emotional Health
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our brain health and the way we see and interact with the world is influenced by a multitude of factors. One of the most important is the mentors we m...
You're Not Your Child's Best Friend: How to Raise Responsible Children
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want our children to be happy and avoid suffering, but sometimes that can run counter to your job as a parent - to raise responsible, prepared ...
What Effect Does Birth Order Have on Your Mental Health?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the stereotypes. Only children are spoiled. Oldest children are responsible and ambitious. Middle children crave attention and are natural...
How Mommy and Daddy Issues Manifest in the Brain
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Can Mental Health Issues be Passed Down from Generation to Generation?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Learned Helpless: What is It? (And How to Reverse It!)
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Ease the Three Major Types of Grief
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen's new PBS special 'Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Grief' they discuss the dragons from the past that breath...
How to Come to Terms with Fear of Dying
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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'. ...
What Brings Out Judgmental Tendencies in People?
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Biology of Anger
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 collecte...
The Difference Between Blame and Responsibility
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Understanding the Mindset of Spoiled and Entitled People
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 feel...
How Feelings of Guilt & Shame Manifest in Your Brain
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Taming the Dragons of Past Trauma
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 brea...
What Causes Anxiety in the Brain?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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....
What Makes a Person Feel Inferior or Flawed?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
Overcome Feelings of Being Invisible
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Father/Son Stress Cycle – What to Do?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
Your Emotional Brain: The Dragons from the Past
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Eat Smarter with These Smart Nutrition Strategies, with Shawn Stevenson
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stevenson's podcast, The Model Health Show, has been named the number one health and wellness podcast because Shawn's strategies are both practi...
Your Microbiome: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics, with Shawn Stevenson
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Is Brain Inflammation Causing You to Gain Weight? With Shawn Stevenson
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Strengthen Your Brain Through Diet, with Shawn Stevenson
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to Disinfect Your Thoughts, with Dr. Josh Axe
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Different types of stress and emotions have measurable effects on different systems in the body. Therefore it's crucial to pay attention to your thoug...
Is Too Much Sanitization a Bad Thing? With Dr. Josh Axe
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Can Mushrooms Supercharge Immunity? with Dr. Josh Axe
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
Remedies That Can Help You Against COVID-19, with Dr. Josh Axe
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 whil...
The Amen's 'Resetting' Strategies to Balance Your Life
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
How to Make Your Subconscious Mind Work
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Way to Clarify Your Goals for 2021
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Unfortu...
Is it Time for a Mental Do-Over?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. O...
Can Anxiety be Treated Holistically?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
ADHD During a Pandemic
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Doomscrolling: What It Does to Your Mental Health
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
Why the Coronavirus is Hitting Americans So Hard
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 nu...
The Amens Top Strategies to Start 2021 Off
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How We Learn from Our Hardest Moments
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Chapter 1 from Tana's New Audiobook!
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Relentle...
The Most Important Lessons We Learned from 2020
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nutritional Strategies For 2021 with Dave Asprey
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tips to Supercharge Your Morning Routine, with Dave Asprey
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fasting: How You Can Fast the Right Way, with Dave Asprey
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recent medical research has shown intermittent fasting to be a highly effective technique to promote overall health. However, fasting can be tricky, a...
Does The Internet Algorithms Promote Fear? with Dave Asprey
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Grief/Cope with Loss During the Holidays, with Dr. Jennifer Love
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
The Importance of Knowing How to Let Go, with Dr. Jennifer Love
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 L...
The 5 Steps to Managing a Crisis, with Dr. Jennifer Love
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...