Change Your Brain Every Day

The True Meaning of Victory, with Justin Wren

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

From the Cage to the Congo: Answering the Call for Help, with MMA Fighter Justin Wren

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

A Bullied Kid's Incredible Comeback Story, with Justin Wren

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why You Shouldn't Solve All Your Problems, with Dr. John Townsend

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Setbacks: The Best Way to Respond, with Dr. John Townsend

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Engaging Your Tribe: How to Recruit Mentors, Coaches, and Friends, with Dr. John Townsend

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 do...

How to Connect With People to Fuel Your Life, with Dr. John Townsend

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 episo...

What's a Mental Matrix? With Jim Karol

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

How to Use Stories to Help You Remember Anything, with Jim Karol

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory, with Jim Karol

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

How to Strengthen Your Memory Right Now, with Jim Karol

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 dangerous...

Q&A: Which Personal Products are the Least Toxic?

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

Brain in the News: Avoid These Two Medications at All Costs

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Can Antidepressants Change Your Personality?

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Tana Amen was suffering from depression, she had no idea it was caused by her thyroid medication. She started taking antidepressant medication, a...

Taking Antidepressants: The Pros & Cons

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore i...

Can You Teach Your Children to Have More Empathy? With Dr. Judith Orloff

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can You Teach Your Children to Have More Empathy? With Dr. Judith Orloff

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Empath & Empathy: The Surprising Difference with Dr. Judith Orloff

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 guessin...

How to Thrive as a Sensitive Person with Dr. Judith Orloff

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When a person is described as "sensitive", the label usually carries with it negative connotations. But as Dr. Judith Orloff suggests, there are plent...

Are You an Empath? With Dr. Judith Orloff

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Q&A: The Truth About Coffee and Your Health

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Brain in the News: Are Our Skulls Out-Evolving Us?

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 heal...

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) and How Does it Work?

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Heal My Brain?

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Q&A: Should You be Consuming Dairy?

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Brain in the News: Which Country Consumes the Most Antidepressants?

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. Thi...

10 Ways Toxic Products Are Poisoning You

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Top Toxic Products You Should Stop Buying

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Q&A: Automatic Negative Thoughts, Vaping & Marijuana

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 tip...

Brain in the News: What Can Parents Do About Cyberbullying?

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

How Can You Quit E-Cigarettes?

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The E-Cigarette Epidemic: How Unhealthy is Vaping?

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Q&A: How to Put Your Brain in a Healing Environment

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Brain in the News: The Amens Break Down the Latest

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Is it Smart to Follow Your Gut?

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the previous episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discussed the brain functions involved in judgement, particu...

Extremists: What do their Brains Look Like?

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ser...

The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 differe...

Why You Should Never Drink Fruit Juice with Dr. Robert Lustig

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fruit juice has long been considered a healthier alternative to soft drinks like Pepsi and Sprite, but unfortunately this is far from accurate. In thi...

Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 1955, President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, prompting a nationwide inquiry as to what was causing cardiovascular disease. The two camp...

The Surprising Reason People are Overweight with Dr. Robert Lustig

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Getting Better Together: Peer Support & EMDR

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

These Jobs are Toxic: The Lessons We Learned from 9/11

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our first responders often operate in the most toxic environments, but, until recently, little or no effort has been made to keep those toxins contain...

First Responders & Mental Struggles: The Leading Causes of Brain Illness

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 hel...

First Responders & Mental Struggles: Who Helps the Helpers?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amen is joined by Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod to discuss her work as the Director of The Counseling Team International. They talk about Dr. Bohl-Penro...

The Healthy Habits You Need to Change Your Brain + Body

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

The 6 Steps to Ending Mental Illness

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ep...

Masters of Your Health: The Good Ruler vs. The Evil Ruler

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 PB...

If You Change Your Brain, Can It Heal Your Mind?

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mental Illness affects us all, and the rate of mental illness continues to skyrocket despite the widespread use of prescription medications. But as Dr...

The Brain & the Mind: What's the Difference? With Dr. Earl Henslin

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Can You Change Your Personality? With Dr. Earl Henslin

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Frontal Lobes: How Do They Shape Your Behavior? with Dr. Earl Henslin

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What if Everything You Thought You Knew About Your Brain was Wrong? With Dr. Earl Henslin

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When psychotherapist and author Dr. Earl Henslin first considered using SPECT imagery to help diagnose his patients, he was concerned that the scans w...

Is Your Career Path Right for You?

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 em...

The Types of Trauma that Can Result from a Car Accident

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

The Top Strategies for Safe Driving

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How the Brain Functions when Behind the Wheel

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether travelling, commuting to work, or just running errands, many people spend a considerable amount of their lives in their cars. The inherent dan...

How to Get Rid of Brain Fog

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Humans Aren't Designed to be Happy

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In America, happiness is big business. Industries put billions of dollars into marketing and selling the concept of happiness to the public. But what ...

Teenagers & Suicide: What to Do if You're Worried about Your Child

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Depression is Not a Prozac Deficiency

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tips to Have a Better Brain and Better Grades with Alize Castellanos

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 chan...

Should You Model Your Behavior After Other People? With Alize Castellanos

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

Negative Thoughts: What Happens when You Escape Chaos with Alize Castellanos

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Find Success Through Adversity with Alize Castellanos

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 car...

Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades with Chloe Amen

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can Eating Certain Foods Make it Harder to Focus? With Chloe Amen

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How Different Brain Types Affect Study Habits with Chloe Amen

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to study habits and organization, finding the right balance in your routine can mean the difference between success and failure. However...

Success at School: This Factor is More Important Than Grades with Chloe Amen

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 predict...

Lessons Learned from a Traumatic Brain Injury with Josh Perry

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Brain Trauma: Finding the Right Recovery with Josh Perry

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

BMXer Josh Perry knows a few things about brain trauma, having experienced multiple concussions, some of which had resulted in loss of consciousness a...

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Affected My Life with Josh Perry

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

The Brain Scan that Saved A Professional BMXer's Life with Josh Perry

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

BMX rider Josh Perry was living out his dreams, travelling, competing, and rising up through the professional ranks when he suffered a horrific crash....

Q&A: The Amens Answer All Your Questions

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can Your Thoughts Change Your Body's Chemistry?

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Relationships: How to Choose Your Words Wisely

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 descri...

What Your Subconscious Mind Hears When You Talk Negatively to Yourself

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 quit...

How to Deal with Difficult People with Winn Claybaugh

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

The Workplace: Why Having Fun isn't a Luxury with Winn Claybaugh

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 somethi...

Culture at Work: The Importance of Cultivating What You Want with Winn Claybaugh

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

How to Become an Effective Leader at Work with Winn Claybaugh

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 work...

Are You Spiritually Bankrupt?

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Are Your Friends Sabotaging Your Love Life?

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 significan...

The Psychology Behind Failed Relationships

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

How to Ruin Your Marriage Today

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How a Disability Can Be an Inspiration, Not a Limitation with Kelli Davis

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli Davis has seen and been involved with many miraculous stories of children facing and overcoming huge obstacles. What she's learned from these st...

Miracle Stories: How David Ortiz's Home Run Changed a Life with Kelli Davis

26 Jun 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 Kelli Davis from The Children's Miracle Net...

Can Donating to Charity Help Your Brain? with Kelli Davis

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In her work with The Children's Miracle Network, Kelli Davis brushes shoulders with high-profile celebrities on a regular basis. These interactions ha...

The Miracle of Purpose with Kelli Davis

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 mirac...

Hypnosis and Kids: What's Safe? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Children tend to have highly suggestible brains, which makes them all the more vulnerable to some of the negative messaging in society, most often fou...

Can Hypnosis be Used as a Performance Enhancer? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Medical hypnosis can be used to help different people in different ways, from something like quitting smoking all the way to treating multiple-persona...

Myths About Hypnosis: What's True? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are many misconceptions when it comes to hypnosis. Often the word itself invokes mental images of movie villains forcing innocents to carry out ...

Can you Learn Things Easier Using Hypnosis? with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A famous psychotherapist, Milton Erickson, explored the concept of utilization, which involves using the reality of your situation to help you, rather...

Eat Like You Give a Fork with Mareya Ibrahim

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Ma...

How to Find Motivation to Eat Healthier with Mareya Ibrahim

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have no illusions, adopting healthy eating habits is no simple task. With the messaging we're constantly being shoveled from the food industry and eve...

Foods to Survive vs. Foods to Thrive with Mareya Ibrahim

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Nutrition Strategies from a Foodie with Mareya Ibrahim

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most people's concept of a healthy nutrition strategy has been distorted by the food industry's messaging tactics. Luckily, we have real nutrition edu...

Stimulants & ADD: What You Should Do

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People with attention deficit disorder are routinely prescribed Ritalin and stimulants to help them deal with their focus issues. But because there ar...

Before You Try Anti-Anxiety Medication, Try This

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

9 times out of 10, a psychiatrist will prescribe anti-anxiety medications to a patient struggling with anxiety without first trying more natural metho...

Skills or Pills: When Are Antidepressants Right for You?

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pain Medication: The Pros & Cons

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...