Change Your Brain Every Day
Episodes
How We Are Fixing Gary Busey's Brain- Pt. 2 with Gary Busey
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen is on a mission to fix Gary Busey's brain. In this episode of the podcast, they are joined by Tana Amen and Gary's partner Stephanie t...
The Traumatic Brain Injury That Changed Gary Busey's Life- Pt. 1 with Gary Busey
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a series focused on head trauma and brain injury, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Busey. Gary descri...
The Traumatic Brain Injury That Changed Gary Busey's Life- Pt. 1 with Gary Busey
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a series focused on head trauma and brain injury, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Busey. Gary descri...
Do You Suffer from Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Depression? It May Be Your Thyroid
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrists are often quick to diagnose symptoms of brain fog and fatigue as depression, prescribe antidepressant medications, and call it good. But...
Why Do Mothers Suffer from Depression?
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our society we are often fed the message that motherhood should cause nothing but infinite joy and love, but if this is the case, why are do so man...
Can Drinking Alcohol Help You Live Longer?
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all know about the negative effects of heavy alcohol consumption, but is it true that there are health benefits for drinking just 1-2 glasses of wi...
Can Vaping Lead to Cigarette Smoking? PT.3 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
E-cigarettes has become increasingly popular among today's teens. Companies like Juul are producing E-cigarettes that come in many flavors, and that a...
What is the Link Between Social Media & Depression? PT. 2 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's no question that social media has changed modern society for better or worse. Some say that social media makes us more connected, but is this ...
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Issues: Which Causes Which? PT. 1 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a psychiatric discussion reminiscent of the age-old "chicken or the egg" debate, Dr. Jennifer Farrell and Dr. Daniel Amen explore the question of w...
Tana's Advice on How to Prepare for a Medical Procedure
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a major medical procedure is never fun. But going in prepared mentally and physically can make a world of difference. As Tana prepares to go in...
Can Walking Really Reduce Your Risk for Dementia?
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research suggests that being able to walk at just 3 miles an hour significantly raises the likelihood an 80-year old will live at least another...
Holistic & Non-Prescription Based Therapies You May Want to Try
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We often look directly to traditional western medicine when it comes to treating our ailments, but sometimes these methods are not only the least cost...
Is Our Food Policy Driving a Disease Economy? PT. 4 with Dr. Mark Hyman
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we give in to the Standard American Diet (SAD) of highly processed foods, we're contributing to the demise of more than just our health. In the f...
What Does a Doctor Eat in a Typical Day? PT. 3 with Dr. Mark Hyman
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once we know the types of foods that are actually healthy for us to eat, the next step is to figure out what that looks like in daily eating habits. I...
Fact & Fiction: Nutrition in the Kitchen- PT. 2 with Dr. Mark Hyman
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're having trouble determining which foods are healthy for you and which are not, you're not alone. There are tons of conflicting ideas about th...
What Can I Trust? Here's How the Food Industries Trick You- PT. 1 with Dr. Mark Hyman
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With all the information and misinformation surrounding nutrition these days, it can be really confusing figuring out what to eat. In this first episo...
Can a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Give You ADD?
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of ADD usually first occur at a very young age, but what if you start showing these signs later in life? Could ADD actually be caused by a physi...
How to Deal with Someone who has a Personality Disorder
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When someone you love suffers from borderline personality disorder, it can cause chaos, trauma, and trust issues in your own life. In this episode of ...
10 Common Signs of Personality Disorder
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you or someone you know experiences drastic mood swings, erratic behavior, or dramatic shifts in self-image, it may be a case of borderline persona...
Nutrition Tactics to Supercharge your Brain – PT. 3 with Max Lugavere
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final episode of a series with Genius Foods author Max Lugavere, Max shares some of his proven strategies for foods that will superch...
What Foods Should I Eat? PT. 2 with Max Lugavere
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Food is medicine, or it's poison. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Genius Foods author Max Lugavere shares his nutritional tips for...
How to Become Smarter & Happier – PT. 1 with Max Lugavere
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a critical link between the foods you eat and the way your brain functions. In this episode of the Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Ame...
What Influence Does ADD Have on Relationships?
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons while some relationships thrive while others fail, but it's no question that untreated ADD can devastate families and intimacy ...
How Do You Know if You Have ADD?
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People with ADD tend to have a difficult time managing their everyday lives, but how do you know if you have it? In this episode of The Brain Warrior'...
What Causes Conflict Seeking Behavior?
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that certain people cause you to feel like you need to walk on eggshells around them? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr...
Is Social Media to Blame for Teens' Depression?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study revealed that children who begin social media at age 10 are more likely to suffer from depression by the time they turn 15. So what exa...
One Traumatic Brain Injury Can Ruin Your Life and Here's How
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your brain is about the consistency of soft butter, and that it's housed in a skull with sharp, bony ridges? There's no way around i...
How To Effectively Treat Depression
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen and colleagues recently published a study on patient outcomes and Depression in the Journal of Alzheimer's. In this episode, he and Ta...
Suicide, Drugs, & High School Football: What's the Connection?
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drug abuse and suicide amongst high school students has reached epidemic proportions in the last few years. Why is this? In this episode of The Brain ...
Why Was Andrew Drawing Pictures of Himself Hanging From a Tree?
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He had always been a happy and sweet kid, so when nine-year-old Andrew suddenly attacked a girl on the baseball field for no apparent reason, somethin...
Alcoholic Parents: What Does It Do To a Child's Brain?
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Studies have shown that children of alcoholic parents exhibit the same brain types as soldiers who have been in war. What is it that causes these simi...
Lessons I Learned from Criminals - PT. 3 with James Ackerman
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of a series with Prison Fellowship CEO, James Ackerman shares some of the life lessons he's learned from rehabilitating inmates a...
Forgiveness: Why It's So Important- PT. 2 with James Ackerman
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the most difficult challenges we face in life are centered around those who have wronged us in some way. In this episode of The Brain Warrio...
How to Break the Prison Cycle- PT. 1 with James Ackerman
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been estimated that a staggering 77% of inmates will be arrested for a new crime within five years of being released from prison. James Ackerman,...
Does Holding Hands with Someone Affect Your Brain Waves?
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you hold someone's hand, there is a surprising side effect in your brain waves. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Am...
Alive & Dead: Facing Your Mortality
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the most human issue every person deals with is the question of how to deal with your own mortality. We may all be dying (although at differen...
Men & Hormones: What Is 'Manopause?'
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all know about the hormonal changes in women as they age, but we rarely discuss what happens in men as they hit their 40's and go through what some...
The Common Causes of Chronic Pain
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain is a huge health issue for many people, but those who suffer are often unaware of what's really causing it. In this episode of The Brain ...
Can Having Social Connections Improve Physical Health?
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a known fact that people who are lonely and socially isolated tend to have more problems with their mental health, but is it possible that connec...
What Is Causing Your Child's Anxiety?
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study shows that 20% of teenage girls have experienced major bouts with depression. But where do these feelings begin? In this episode of The...
Why Are 23% of Women on Antidepressants?
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With a staggering 23% of women taking an antidepressant medication, there's clearly a need for interventions. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Dani...
Marijuana vs. Alcohol
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Neither alcohol nor marijuana is good for you in larger doses, but when it comes to smaller amounts, which is actually worse for your health? In this ...
Pain Relievers: Ones to Choose & Lose
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has linked Acetaminophen (Tylenol) with autism in babies when taken during pregnancy. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcas...
How Can WE Prevent More School Shootings?
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an era where seemingly random acts of violence occur at an ever-increasing pace. But why? What is it that pushes these disturbed individual...
Is Violence The Answer?
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're taught as children that violence is never the answer, but is that really true? What about situations where self-defense is necessary to survive?...
We Are Living In An Unhappiness Epidemic and Here's Why
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been feeling down, you're not alone. In fact, there seems to be a growing epidemic of unhappiness in our society, but fortunately there are ...
How to Teach Your Gut to Take Care of Your Brain PT. 3 - Dr. David Perlmutter
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final episode of a series with "Grain Brain" author Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the brain-gut connect...
Can You Prevent Cognitive Decline? PT. 2 - Dr. David Perlmutter
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many pharmaceutical companies are getting out of Alzheimer's research because they aren't finding that "silver bullet" treatment to cure the disease. ...
Can Gluten Enable You To Make Unhealthy Decisions? PT. 1 - Dr. David Perlmutter
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There may not always be a simple medical solution for various brain dysfunctions. However, we have learned that there are things we can control, such ...
Can Childhood Trauma Lead to Chronic Illnesses? PT.3 - Dr. Wayne Jonas
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final episode of a series with Dr. Wayne Jonas, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how childhood trauma factors in to chronic cond...
What's the Alternative to Opioid Medication? PT.2 - Dr. Wayne Jonas
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in years, the human life expectancy recently went down instead of up. Many believe that the opioid crisis is to blame. In the secon...
What Can Patients Do to Heal Themselves Without a Physician? PT. 1 - Dr. Wayne Jonas
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It may be shocking to learn that up to 80% of what needs to be done to heal a patient's chronic illness comes from what happens OUTSIDE the doctor's o...
Can You Overcome PTSD After Being Away At War? PT. 2 Denny's Story
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Denny Salisbury returned home from Iraq a different person. He had suffered a traumatic brain injury during a horrific car bombing that took the lives...
How Soldiers Overcome Extreme Trauma: PT. 1 Denny's Story
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
California native Denny Salisbury was 19 years old when he had his first brush with an IED bomb while serving our country in Iraq. Although it was a h...
Is It Possible To Stop Your Brain Before You Self-Sabotage?
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can't seem to get out of your own way? You're not alone. Fortunately, there's something you can do about it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Wa...
How Do You Nurture Relationships With Ones Closest To You?
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of a two-part series on relationships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen finish discussing their overview of the mnemonic "RELATING"...
Do You Struggle In Relationships? This Could Be Why
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being connected is one of the most important functions of being human. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most problematic. In this episode of T...
What would you do if Disaster was Coming?
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the Hawaii false alarm debacle, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share an intriguing discussion about disasters. If there were an actual i...
Can Neurofeedback Help Anxiety & Depression?
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by Dr. Jay Gattis to talk about neurofeedback. This process is used to address...
Eating Disorders: Are There Multiple Types? with Dr. Jennifer Farrell
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's media-centric society, body image is as big a topic as ever. In the second episode of a two-part series with Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Tana and...
Substance Abuse: How Can You Help A Loved One Overcome Addiction? with Dr. Jennifer Farrell
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by Dr. Jennifer Farrell, a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist. We ...
Pressure & Social Media: How Can You Get Your Kids to Confide In You? with Chloe Amen
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the second and final episode of a two-part series on vulnerability, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe to discuss the ways a parent can get ...
Parenting: Can Vulnerability Be a Good Thing? with Chloe Amen
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of a special two-part series, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe to discuss the role vulnerability plays in a young person...
How Does Social Media Affect Children's Everyday Lives? with Dr. Jay Faber
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of a series with child psychiatrist Dr. Jay Faber, Tana Amen and Dr. Faber dig into the topic of social media, and how it affects today's yo...
What Is The Most Effective Form of Communication with Children? with Dr. Jay Faber
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When a foster child comes into your life, they've often experienced trauma that makes it difficult for them to form new attachments. In this episode o...
The One Thing To Do Everything To Change Your Life
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best tools you can use to make sure that your brain's compass is pointed in the right direction is "The One Page Miracle." In this episode ...
Managing Chronic Pain: Coping Tips For Relief
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Living with chronic pain is one of the worst experiences one can have, and it can even lead down the path to thoughts of suicide. However, there are p...
How to Turn Post-Traumatic Stress into Post-Traumatic Growth
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to victims of trauma, there tends to be a bell curve-shaped pattern of response. On one end of the spectrum are those that suffer severe...
Stop Suffering: How To Overcome PTSD
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma can occur in many forms and degrees of intensity, but whether we remember it consciously or not, the past is always living in the present. In t...
Could Birth Control Be The Cause of Your Depression?
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recent studies have shown a link between oral contraceptives and serotonin levels among females. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, D...
Top 5 Strategies for a Stronger Brain & Better Life
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of the Success Starts Here series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you the five steps you can take to put you on the path ...
Our Nutrition Principles: What to Choose & Lose
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that what we put on the end of our fork matters when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Most of us are living to eat when we ...
Why Do Good People Do Bad Things?
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Think Different" was a popular Apple ad campaign in the late 90's that was intended to recognize the revolutionary power in thinking outside the box....
Connection: How To Improve Your Relationships Today
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Connection is the name of the game when it comes to relationships. But how do you know when your habits are wearing out that connection, causing probl...
Is It Possible To Rewire A Negative Brain?
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the human brain is hardwired to have negative thoughts? Although evolution has caused our minds to think predominantly negative, our...
Why The Brain Hates Change
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's been said that the only constant in life is change, but then why is it so hard for the brain to accept the all those changes? In episode 4 of a s...
Get Your Prefrontal Cortex Working Like a CEO
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The prefrontal cortex is like the executive part of the brain: it's responsible for focus, forethought, impulse control, and empathy. But what happens...
How To Create Sustainable Joy This Holiday Season
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to feel good. But all too often we engage in activities that provide short-term gratification but ultimately have a negative effect by wea...
Achieving SUCCESS: What Is The Starting Point?
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is, that in order to achieve your wildest dreams and goals you must first start at the ultimate starting point: your brain. In this first ep...
What Can You Do When Abusive Behavior Is Present?
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like every day you turn on the news and see someone new being accused of sexual harassment. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen di...
Can We Change The Way We View Addiction?
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As is often the case in many mental health cases, there is a stigma in how we see people who suffer from addiction. But what happens when we shift our...
Opioids & Mental Health in America: What To Know
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Amen's recent visit to the White House to discuss our country's opioid epidemic raised plenty of questions about how addiction can be treat...
Holidays & Anxiety: Stress the Halls
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reason polls have shown that a whopping 45% of Americans would rather chose to skip Christmas altogether. All of the stress of planning vaca...
End Your Addiction: Nutrition Habits For Recovery
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many alcoholics and drug addicts have poor nutrition habits, but the things they put into their body can rob them of what little nutrients they do hav...
Can Nutrition Assist In Healing An Addict's Brain?
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to treating a damaged brain, nutrition can be crucial to getting the mindset needed to kick bad habits. In this episode of The Brain War...
What Are The 5 Brain Types Associated with Addiction?
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about treating addiction, too often we think in terms of a "one size fits all" approach, but there are different types of brain function ...
Is It Possible To Break Free From The Chains of Addiction?
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our pleasure centers are intended to handle an intermittent dripping of dopamine, but what happens when we pour dopamine onto our pleasure centers and...
Are You At Risk For Alzheimer's Disease? Part 3 with Dr. Dale Bredesen
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final episode of a series with Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of the new best-selling book "The End of Alzheimer's," Dr. Daniel Amen and B...
Do You Know Your Important Numbers? Part 2 With Dr. Dale Bredesen
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a series with "The End of Alzheimer's" author Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Daniel Amen and Bredesen discuss some of the practical takeaways f...
The End of Alzheimer's: Part 1 with Dr. Dale Bredesen
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer's Disease. In the first episode of a thre...
Can You Sleep Your Way To Better Health?
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The grand finale of the memory rescue series is all about sleep. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the importance of getting a good night sleep, a...
Suicide: The Ones Who Are Left Behind
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's often the ones left to pick up the pieces after a traumatic event like suicide who experience the most pain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a...
Calories & Your Brain: The Hard Truth
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The subject of part 11 in the Memory Rescue series is diabesity. Studies have shown that as your weight goes up, the size and function of your brain g...
Hormones: Miracle-Gro For Your Brain
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 10 of a series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the N in BRIGHT MINDS, which is Neurohormone Deficiencies. Without heal...
Can Infections Cause Memory Issues?
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to constantly strengthen and build up your immunity in order to keep your memory sharp. In Part 9 of the Memory Rescue series, Dr. Dani...
Can Having a Mental Disorder Affect Your Memory?
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Roughly half of the population will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives. In Part 8 of a series on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel ...
The Truth About Toxins: Are You Being Poisoned?
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 7 of the Memory Rescue series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss toxins. Toxins are everywhere, from the hidden molds in our house to the ...
Could You Have a Brain Injury and Not Know It?
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 6 of the Memory Rescue series, the focus is on head trauma. Taking a bad fall or playing contact sports can lead to memory issues as you get o...
Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Inherited?
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part 5 of a 12-part series centered on Memory Rescue, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen shed some light on the role genetics play in your brain health ...
Is Inflammation Killing Your Brain?
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 4 of a 12-part Memory Rescue series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the damaging effects of inflammation on your brain and body. Find o...