Change Your Brain Every Day
Episodes
You Can Reset Your Brain's Rhythm – Here's How, with Mary Schlesinger
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 abili...
What You Need to Know About Your Cerebellum, with Mary Schlesinger
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Get Better Sleep as You Age, with Dr. Shane Creado
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. S...
The Link Between Sleep & Daytime Performance, with Dr. Shane Creado
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Manage Your Pain to Sleep Better, with Dr. Shane Creado
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 real...
How to Break the Cycle of Sleep Deprivation, with Dr. Shane Creado
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
How to Assess Your Brain to Determine Problem Areas
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Can You Really Keep Your Brain from Aging?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
It's Not Your Brain Cells that Age, It's Your Blood Vessels
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom has typically expressed that the aging process in brain cells is what eventually leads to cognitive decline in adults. However, we...
Functional Medicine Made Simple
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Dan...
Heal Yourself from the Inside Out, with Dr. Martin Katz
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 overflowin...
The Science of Oxidative Stress, with Dr. Martin Katz
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Broccoli's Hidden Medicinal Benefits, with Dr. Martin Katz
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
Why Chronic Illnesses Require a Different Approach, with Dr. Martin Katz
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tips to Psychoanalyze Your Own Dreams, with Dr. Shane Creado
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
Practical Tips to Get Better Sleep at Night, with Dr. Shane Creado
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Do You Know if You Have a Sleeping Problem? With Dr. Shane Creado
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Surprising Reasons You Can't Get to Sleep, with Dr. Shane Creado
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Become Limitless Right Now, with Jim Kwik
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Jim Kwik's Formula for Sustained Motivation, with Jim Kwik
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
The 5 Things to Focus on While in a Quarantine Cocoon, with Jim Kwik
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting side effect of the coronavirus quarantine is that people are 'cocooning', preparing themselves to come out stronger, smarter, and bette...
How the 4 Digital Supervillains Steal Your Powers, with Jim Kwik
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
The 5-Step Process to Managing Trauma, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Do Your Thoughts Have an Impact on Your Physical Health? With Dr. Caroline Leaf
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Feel Comfortable with Uncertainty, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even without a global pandemic, the world is filled with uncertainties. The inability to properly deal with these uncertainties is one of the primary ...
How to Use Intention to Rewire Your Brain, with Dr. Caroline Leaf
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Now is the Time to Improve Your Family Life
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused illness, stress, and economic disruption, there are silver linings hidden for those willing to look for them...
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...