Change Your Brain Every Day
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What a Penguin can Teach You About Being a Better Parent
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Dr. Amen took his son to Sea Life Park, the last thing he was expecting to get out of it was a lesson in parenting. But that's exactly what he go...
Why You Should Create Family Rules Now More Than Ever
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life gets hectic, and even in less stressful times it can be difficult to maintain structure and stability in your family. Therefore, creating your ow...
How to Successfully Parent in a Global Pandemic
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Best Strategies to Enhance Your Immune System at Home, with Dr. Parris Kidd
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Surprising Vitamins for Fighting Off Illness, with Dr. Parris Kidd
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
How Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System? With Dr. Parris Kidd
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How the Immune System Really Works, with Dr. Parris Kidd
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ye...
How to Prepare Your Children for the Internet, with Dr. Lisa Strohman
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Should Parents Monitor their Kids' Cell Phones? With Dr. Lisa Strohman
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many children's main source of social interaction happens virtually, whether through texts, apps, or even gaming platforms. Unfortunately, this often ...
The Hidden Psychology of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Is Quarantine Causing Online Addiction in Children? With Dr. Lisa Strohman
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With schools and organized activities shutting down during the coronavirus quarantine, kids are stuck at home with limited options to occupy their tim...
How the Hierarchy of Needs Shift During a Pandemic, with Dr. Derwin Gray
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fulf...
How to Love and Respect Yourself, with Dr. Derwin Gray
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How You Can Use Your Pain To Your Advantage, with Dr. Derwin Gray
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
From the Gridiron to the Pulpit: Finding Purpose, with Dr. Derwin Gray
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. De...
How to Create Energy to Help Transform Your Life, with Julianne Hough
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Use Music, Meditation, and Intention to Enhance Your Day, with Julianne Hough
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
COVID-19: Get Off Your Couch and Do This to Feel Better, with Julianne Hough
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before she danced with the stars, Julianne Hough experienced the anxiety and depression that comes with leaving home at 10 to pursue a passion. Howeve...
Can Dancing Improve Your Brain Function? With Julianne Hough
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tips for Getting Over Fear of Rejection, with Lisa Sasevich
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Use Your Unique Value to Bring Money and Success, with Lisa Sasevich
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
How to Discover Your Purpose, with Lisa Sasevich
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lif...
Are You Meant for More? With Lisa Sasevich
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author and coach Lisa Sasevich had her life turned upside down when her mother passed away after a brief bout with lung cancer. At the funeral, she...
COVID-19 Outbreak: Quick Tips for a Cleaner Household Today, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 q...
Should You be Washing Your Food? With Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
COVID-19: How to Effectively Clean and Sanitize Your Home, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Why You Should be Using Healthy Cleaning Products, with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To help protect yourself from the coronavirus, the CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting your home. The problem is that most cleaning products on t...
Top Strategies to Start the Path to a Healthy Brain
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ord...
What If Mental Health is Really Brain Health?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Mental Illness Treatment has Changed Throughout History
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast continues our special edition series from the Brain Health Revolution Challenge. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the hidd...
A Limited Series: Take The Brain Health Challenge
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 brai...
Can You Heal Mental Illnesses with Medication Alone?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Are Extramarital Affairs Caused by Anxiety?
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 neuroscienc...
Practical Tips For Coronavirus Prevention
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Avoid Getting Sick
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
How to Address the Hidden Traumas in Your Life, with Mark Wolynn
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Find the Origin of Your Trauma, with Mark Wolynn
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recent studies show that traumatic stress disorders can be inherited genetically. Often the trauma will live in the body for a while until it eventual...
How to Overcome Your Family Trauma, with Mark Wolynn
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fascinating new studies have shown that the PTSD of your parents, and even your grandparents, may be passed down from generation to generation. So wha...
Is Your PTSD Inherited? With Mark Wolynn
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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? Ther...
The Surprising Way to Exercise for Your Brain Health, with Max Lugavere
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to fitness and exercise for maximum health benefits, the discussion is usually centered around cardio. But is cardio exercise really the...
A Better Lifestyle for a Longer Lifespan, with Max Lugavere
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Eat This Salad Every Day for a Younger and Healthier Brain, with Max Lugavere
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More and more research is coming out about the health benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet. Dark, leafy greens and colorful veggies are like medicin...
How Do Foods Affect Your Health? With Max Lugavere
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why You Need to Read Food Labels, with Dr. Mark Hyman
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Can a Bad Diet Encourage Violent Behavior? With Dr. Mark Hyman
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What You Should Be Eating in 2020, with Dr. Mark Hyman
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
How Public Awareness is Changing the Food Industry, with Dr. Mark Hyman
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Top Tips to Strengthen the Immune System, with Dr. Josh Axe
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. I...
Why Collagen is Crucial to Your Health, with Dr. Josh Axe
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mira...
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You? with Dr. Josh Axe
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 die...
How Dr. Josh Axe's Mother Beat Cancer Holistically, with Dr. Josh Axe
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Surprising Places Hidden Toxins Lie, with Dr. David and Daniel Root & Anne-Marie Principe
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Do You Know if You Need a Detox? with Dr. David and Daniel Root & Anne-Marie Principe
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
This Detoxification Could Change Your Life, with Dr. David and Daniel Root & Anne-Marie Principe
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David and Daniel Root became fascinated with the process of body detoxification when they saw significant results with their patients. But in Dani...
How Can Airborne Toxins Impact Your Life? with Dr. David and Daniel Root & Anne-Marie Principe
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Happens to Your Brain After a Concussion? With Dr. Kabran Chapek
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Concussion Rescue: What to Do to Heal Your Brain, with Dr. Kabran Chapek
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rehabilitate Your Brain by Taking These Nutrients, with Dr. Kabran Chapek
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The standard concussion protocol has evolved over the years and greatly improved outcomes for people who suffer head injuries. Sadly, however, many of...
Could You Have a Brain Injury and Not Know It? with Dr. Kabran Chapek
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
What to Eat: How to Stop Eating Poorly, with Dr. David Perlmutter
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What to Eat: How to Stop Eating Poorly, with Dr. David Perlmutter
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Current Health Trends Can You Trust? with Dr. David Perlmutter
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tox...
Brain Wash: How to Clean & Rewire Your Brain, with Dr. David Perlmutter
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is a Bad Diet to Blame? With Dr. David Perlmutter
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cente...
How an Actor Overcame his Addictions, with Chris Browning
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Character actor Chris Browning was watching his life slowly turn into a cautionary tale due to his struggles with substance abuse when he finally foun...
What to Do When Your Self-Talk Works Against You, with Chris Browning
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Signs of Different Substance Addictions, with Chris Browning
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Are You A High-Functioning Alcoholic? with Chris Browning
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-functioni...
Easiest Ways to Boost Your Gut Today, with Dr. Steven Masley
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Diet Should You Be Eating: Tips on the Mediterranean Method, with Dr. Steven Masley
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What the Heart/Brain Connection Means to Your Health, with Dr. Steven Masley
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart, with Dr. Steven Masley
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 prescri...
Police Tips from Survivors of a Shooting, with Troy and Shannon Zeeman
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lear...
What is the Process of Recovery from a Mass Shooting? With Troy and Shannon Zeeman
08 Jan 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 Route 91 shooting survivors Troy and Shanno...
How a Couple Used their Brains to Escape an Active Shooter at Route 91, with Troy & Shannon Zeeman
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Active Shooter: Surviving the Route 91 Massacre, with Troy & Shannon Zeeman
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
Proven Tips to Keep Your Brain & Body Young, with Dave Asprey
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 scie...
What Does the Future of Anti-Aging Look Like? With Dave Asprey
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Assess & Fix Your Hormone Levels, with Dave Asprey
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recent history has seen a dramatic overall shift towards insufficient hormone production in our population. Unknown to most people, these deficiencies...
What Causes Aging? (And How Can You Reverse It?) With Dave Asprey
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aspre...
Practical Tips for Kids' Use of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Violent Video Games On The Brain: What It Looks Like, with Dr. Lisa Strohman
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Can Technology Encourage Mass Shootings? With Dr. Lisa Strohman
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Our Tips to Strengthen Relationships, with Dr. Sharon May
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Why the Absence of Arguments Can Lead to Divorce, with Dr. Sharon May
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Battle Your "Relationship Dragons", with Dr. Sharon May
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Attachment Theory: How it Manifests in Relationships, with Dr. Sharon May
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
What Effects Does Childhood Trauma Have on an Adult? with Dr. James Gordon
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Heal Yourself From Past Trauma, with Dr. James Gordon
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Can You Treat Mental Illness Without a Doctor? with Dr. James Gordon
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Make Yourself Sick, with Dr. James Gordon
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime followers of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast will know that Dr. Daniel Amen believes the traditional psychiatric model for care is dysfunctio...
Which Animal-Based Food Products Cause Inflammation?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What is Crocus Sativus and How Does it Help Treat Depression?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
Stress + Holidays: How to Deal
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Healthy Holiday Gifts: Thinking Outside the Gift Box
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Violent Video Games: What are the Effects?
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
This Man's Stomach Brewed its Own Alcohol
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Brain Healthy Dishes to Try During Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
How Can I Maintain My Weight and Keep My Brain Strong During the Holidays
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday has gone from gratitude to gluttony, which makes it exceptionally difficult for people to both c...
Is Happiness a Moral Obligation? With Justin Wren
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...