Change Your Brain Every Day
Episodes
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...
How Can You Prevent Mental Issues in Your Children?
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This past week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast has explored the concept of daddy issues, with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describing the many way...
Daddy Issues: Can We Create False Memories of Our Parents & Childhood?
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been said that one's perception becomes one's reality. If that's true, could it be that some of our earliest memories are in fact fabrications of...
What Impact Can a Parent's Mental Health Have on their Child?
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast is all about daddy issues. In this episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen explore the ways a father's b...
Daddy Issues: How Can They Affect a Child?
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship a child has with their father is extremely important to their early development. An abnormal or nonexistent relationship with their d...
Sleep Strategies: Which Supplements & Medications are Best for You? with Dr. Shane Creado
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although CBT for insomnia is the most effective treatment method for sleep-related issues, for some people it may not be enough. Certain supplements a...
What is the Single Most Effective (and Free!) Treatment for Insomnia? with Dr. Shane Creado
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may be surprised to learn that the gold standard for treatment of insomnia doesn't cost a thing. So what is CBT for insomnia? In this episode of T...
The Science Behind Why You're Not Sleeping! with Dr. Shane Creado
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although there are a multitude of factors as to why you're not getting proper sleep, the standard treatment method is to just throw medication at the ...
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Brain? with Dr. Shane Creado
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recent studies have shown that people who sleep less hours per night often develop health issues at a significantly higher rate than those that get th...
The Amen's Simple Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition Pt. II
16 May 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 nutrition from the Amen Clinics company-...
The Amens' Simple Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition Pt. I
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back to school! In this episode, you are invited once again to a private, Amen Clinics company presentation on nutrition. In this lesson, the Amens re...
Gut Bacteria: What You Need to Know
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you may find this a little gross, but did you know that you have trillions of bugs living in your gut? What's stranger is that they're the goo...
Dr. Amen's Ultimate Guide to Gut Health
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Class is in session! In this special series of the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, you are invited to a special private Amen Clinics company presentation...
The Keys to Stop Yourself from Procrastinating Right Now with Jim Kwik
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's age of digital distraction, keeping to commitments in a timely manner has become increasingly difficult. But what would our lives be like i...
Motivation: Are You Not Meeting Your Full Potential? with Jim Kwik
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's often been said that knowledge is power, but how many times have we learned new information from a lecture or a self-help book, but then forgotte...
How to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster with Jim Kwik
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were able to cut the amount of time taken to learn new things in half? It may sound far-fetched, b...
Is Information Overload Making Us Less Smart? with Jim Kwik
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Memory and speed-reading expert Jim Kwik was forced to change his approach to learning after suffering a traumatic brain injury as a child. However, t...
Is CBD Good For Your Health? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CBD oil and medical marijuana is new to the scene, and therefore it doesn't yet have sufficient research behind it to help you make the decision on wh...
Medical Marijuana: What's Medically Correct? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With all the conflicting information out there concerning the use of medical marijuana and CBD, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. In ...
CBD Use: What Does the Research Say? with Dr. Rebecca Siegel
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The debate rages on over whether doctors should be allowed to prescribe medical marijuana to their patients. But what does the science say on the matt...
Let's Talk About CBD with Dr. Rebecca Siegel
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the hottest topics in the medical community right now, but also one of the most controversial. So what exactly is CBD, and is it really a ...
Could a Passing Away of a Loved One be a Beautiful Thing?
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This past week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast has told the story of how Tana's father's health issues ultimately changed their family dynamic for ...
How One Family Member's Illness Can Affect the Entire Family
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, we continue the story of the how Tana's father's health issues turned her into a reluctant healer,...
When Circumstances Lead You to Become a Reluctant Healer
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tana Amen's father wasn't there for her much during her childhood. So when he became ill, the last thing she wanted was to have to be the one to take ...
They Diagnosed Him with Alzheimers'…But it was Something Else
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Daniel and Tana Amen first met, Tana had been distracted by her father's deteriorating mental condition. He had recently been diagnosed with Alzh...
How to Keep Your Body's Immune System Healthy with Dr. Mark Filidei
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we've learned in the past few episodes with Dr. Mark Filidei, there's no shortage of brain burglars that can break into our bodies and steal the he...
Infections: The Impact They Have on Your Brain Health with Dr. Mark Filidei
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, various infections in the body can have a major effect on how your brain functions. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen ...
Is Hidden Mold the Hidden Cause of Your Health Problems? with Dr. Mark Filidei
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The destructive capabilities in mold are often criminally overlooked when diagnosing brain health issues. In the second episode of a series on brain b...
The Secret Causes of Psychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Mark Filidei
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that diagnosing psychological problems can present a challenge. It's often the case that psychiatrists go looking in the wrong places a...
Egoistic Altruism: What Is The Highest Form of Love?
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of a 2-week series about the many faces and forms of love, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Natalie Buchoz to ta...
What is the Difference Between Self-Care & Self-Centeredness?
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amen often says that it's best to do the right thing not because you should, but because you love yourself. This episode of the podcast explores t...
The Different Types of Love: Focusing on Family
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen continue their exploration of the many types of love, this time centered on...
Phileo Love: Can You Find Love in a Friendship?
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Love exists in many forms. It can be passionate love, romantic love, familial love, or even platonic love. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way ...
The Single Most Important Tip for Stronger Relationships
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on brain-centric relationship advice, with...
The Amens' Strategies for Overcoming Conflict in Relationships
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana are once again joined by Natalie Buchoz for a continuation on the topic of love. The Amens reveal th...
Love Week: Ask the Amens Anything
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana give a glimpse into their personal lives and habits in the form of a revealing Q...
Use Your Brain to Give Your Love Life a Boost
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although the concept of love may at times be hard to define, there's no question it plays a defining role in all relationships, from global society al...
How To Heal from a Head Injury / TBI
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final episode in a series about hidden brain injuries, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you a step-by-step process to counter the ...
So You've Had a Head Injury, What Can You Do?
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Head injuries are the hidden causes of a multitude of psychiatric disorders. Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety, or even poor decision-making...
Concussions/TBI: What Happens in the Brain?
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows us the surprising impact a concussion can have on your brain and your life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr....
Traumatic Brain Injury: Could You Have One and Not Have Known It?
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the patients Dr. Amen sees at his clinic have a recurrence of dark, often suicidal thoughts, and they often attribute these thoughts to their ...
What is the Most Important Tool in Caring for the Elderly?
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final episode in a series on caregiving, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk about the difficulties in caring for your parents or oth...
Caregiving for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Managing the Challenges
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent of a teen is hard enough, but when you throw disabilities into the mix, the role can seem downright overwhelming. In the third episode ...
Caregiving for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Managing the Challenges
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent of a teen is hard enough, but when you throw disabilities into the mix, the role can seem downright overwhelming. In the third episode ...
Autism + Parenting: Helpful Caregiving Tips
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The experience of parenting a child with a disability such as autism or cerebral palsy is vastly different than the usual parenting experience. There'...
What You Need to Know When Caring for Someone in Need
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a caregiver is not easy. It's a lot of work, it's stressful, and it can feel unrewarding when you don't see the results you were expecting. In t...
Tips to Help You Get Through the Grieving Process with Sandra Maddox
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of a series on grief with Sandra Maddox, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share a list of tips, activities, and ways of thinking tha...
Grief: What Do You Say to Someone? With Sandra Maddox
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When someone close to us is going through the grieving process, we often want to do what we can to make that person's experience a little more bearabl...
What is Post Traumatic Growth? with Sandra Maddox
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Life can change in the blink of an eye, like it did for Sandra Maddox when her only child was tragically killed in a car accident. But as Sandra faced...
How One Mom Survived an Unthinkable Tragedy with Sandra Maddox
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Sandra Maddox for a discussion on how to cope with los...
Could You Have Irlen Syndrome and Not Know It? With Helen Irlen
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although Irlen Syndrome is a common condition, it's rarely properly diagnosed. In the final episode of a series on Irlen Syndrome, Dr. Daniel Amen and...
Can Colored Filter Lenses Change Your Life? with Helen Irlen
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People who suffer from Irlen Syndrome have trouble processing certain visual stimuli, particularly words and numbers. The surprising method of treatme...
What is Irlen Syndrome & What Causes It? With Helen Irlen
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you experience headaches and irritability while reading, or if certain light patterns tend to affect you negatively, you may suffer from the oft-mi...
Irlen Syndrome: The Medical Breakthrough No One Saw Coming with Helen Irlen
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While helping kids with learning disabilities, Helen Irlen struggled to identify the reason why neuropsychological testing wasn't helping to find answ...
Irlen Syndrome: The Medical Breakthrough No One Saw Coming with Helen Irlen
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While helping kids with learning disabilities, Helen Irlen struggled to identify the reason why neuropsychological testing wasn't helping to find answ...
Difficult Teens: How do You Manage Them?
28 Feb 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 teens and parenting by answering some li...
Is Your Teenager's Behavior Normal?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A teenager's biggest job is to realize their independence as individual human beings. However, there tends to be a number of missteps along the way. S...
Parenting: How Much Information Should You Share with Your Teenager?
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As much as parents may dread having those important conversations with their children, such as that one about birds and bees, these talks play a cruci...
What is the Single Most Important Tip in Parenting a Teenager?
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a teenager is one of the hardest and most difficult times in a person's life. In fact, it's almost as difficult as being the parent of one. In t...
Mom Hacks to Stay More Effective Every Day with Dr. Darria Gillespie
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final installment of a series on motherhood with Dr. Darria Gillespie, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss helpful mom hacks taken...
What is 'Mommy Guilt'? with Dr. Darria Gillespie
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite their best intentions, many new mothers suffer from "mommy guilt" when they feel they could be doing a better job with their children. But are...