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New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.
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New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.
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1 Kristin Cavallari Gets Real About Partying, Hypnosis, and Healing the Brain 50:30
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Reality TV star and wellness advocate Kristin Cavallari joins Dr. Amen on the Change Your Brain Every Day podcast to explore her journey from teenage brain-damaging habits to her current pursuit of optimal health. Kristin opens up about motherhood, experimenting with controversial therapy treatments, and the transformative power of hypnosis. Can past damage to the brain be reversed? Dr. Amen answers this and many more question in this mind-bending episode. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Sponsor 02:34 Kristin/Goals 04:55 Losing Consciousness Intentionally? 07:07 Substance Abuse 10:33 Laguna Beach/Teen Years 15:00 Total Brain Assessment 17:134 Kristin’s SPECT Scan (Surface) 22:09 Kristin’s SPECT Scan (Active Interior) 24:10 Hypnosis/Altered States in Releasing Trauma 26:58 Psilocybin/Alcohol/Marijuana 33:48 Improving Kristin’s Brain 40:15 Football/Head Trauma 44:50 Brother’s Death 46:17 Family Dynamics 49:20 Sponsor 49:43 Wrap Up…

1 Negativity vs. Positivity Bias: Why Are We Hardwired to Be Negative? 31:50
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Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our own mindset. 00:00 Intro 01:02 About Negativity 04:34 Negativity vs Positivity Bias 06:53 Chronic Negativity and Cortisol 08:00 Negativity Positivity Bias Questionnaire 09:46 Negativity Effects on the Brain 14:49 Some Negativity is Important 16:21 Sponsor 17:36 Accurate Thinking 19:39 Positivity Bias Training 28:28 Mindset Hacks 31:28 Wrap Up…

1 Paul Wesley: Vampire Diaries, Mental Health, Mood & Happiness 37:31
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In this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Amen sits down to evaluate actor Paul Wesley. Paul discusses his childhood, start in acting, goals for his mental health and happiness 00:00 Intro 01:47 Sponsor 02:57 Paul 05:24 Growing Up In New Jersey 08:18 Acting in New York City 15:03 Intention/The 18/40/60 Rule 20:30 The Four Circles 22:19 Head Trauma 27:05 Paul’s SPECT Brain Scans 31:02 Dr. Amen’s Recommendations 34:13 Turn Bad Days into Good Data 35:19 Sponsor 36:44 Wrap Up…

1 The #1 Goal Setting Tool to Get What You Want 29:55
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Do you struggle to stick to your goals and feel discouraged when you fall short? It’s time to change the way you set and achieve your aspirations. In this empowering episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen introduce you to the life-changing One Page Miracle, a simple yet powerful tool to clarify your vision, identify your purpose, and stay on track. Learn how to align your daily decisions with your goals to create the life you truly want—one step at a time. 00:00 Intro 00:41 The Starting Point 03:17 The Prefrontal Cortex 06:31 The One Page Miracle 08:40 Intention in Relationships 15:14 Sponsor 15:37 Intention at Work 20:48 Intention with Money 22:41 Intention with Physical Health 24:30 Does it Fit? 26:57 Intention with Emotional Well-being 27:35 Intention with Spirituality 28:46 Wrap Up…

1 Change Your Brain, Change Your Body – Part 2 34:10
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If you want a better body, it starts by getting a better brain. Discover the secrets to enhanced physical health and mental well-being in the second episode of this two-part series. Dr. Amen and Tana dive into the “MINDS” risk factors behind mood struggles, focus problems, weight issues, diabetes, and other physical health issues. Revealing some of their own personal struggles, they guide you to simple solutions to brighten your moods, enhance mental clarity, and bolster physical well-being. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Brain Health Risk Factors 01:38 M is for Mindstorms/Mental Health 08:20 I is for Immunity/Infections 14:37 Sponsor 15:55 N is for Neurohormones 20:28 D is for Diabesity 25:09 S is for Sleep 26:36 The One Thing to Do 28:20 Supplementation 33:26 Wrap Up…

1 BRIGHT MINDS: Secrets to a Healthier Brain and Body in 2025 – Part 1 35:16
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Discover how to transform your brain and body in 2025! In the first episode of this two-part series, Dr. Amen and Tana dive into the BRIGHT risk factors behind memory loss, mental health struggles, and physical health issues. Through personal stories and science-backed strategies, they’ll show you how to prevent or overcome these risks for a healthier, happier future. 00:00 Intro 00:44 The Foundation of Brain Health 03:13 B is for Blood Flow 09:08 R is for Retirement & Aging 12:20 I is for Inflammation 16:02 Sponsor 17:17 G is for Genetics 21:48 H is for Head Trauma 27:31 T is for Toxins 32:52 BRIGHT Strategies 34:55 Wrap Up…

1 Elizabeth Smart on Surviving Kidnapping & Painful Memories, Plus Healing & Posttraumatic Growth 1:26:43
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Elizabeth Smart shares her powerful journey after being kidnapped at age 14 in 2002, revealing how she turned unimaginable adversity into hope and posttraumatic growth. Join Dr. Amen and Elizabeth as they review her brain scans and discuss the brain’s response to trauma, the resilience factors that foster growth, and the actionable steps you can take to heal and thrive after life’s toughest challenges. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Sponsor 02:38 Elizabeth 05:39 Before the Kidnapping 07:07 The Kidnapping 13:18 The First Days 19:46 The Kidnappers 32:25 Mental State During Captivity 39:10 Rescue 53:15 The Aftermath/Panic Attacks 58:45 Processing the Trauma 1:04:24 Post-Traumatic Growth 1:09:50 The 4 Circles/BRIGHT MINDS Risk Factors 1:16:00 Elizabeth’s SPECT Brain Scans 1:23:12 Final Impressions 1:24:36 Sponsor 1:26:02 Wrap Up…

1 Psilocybin for Mental Health: The Hype, The Hope, and the Unknown Risks 30:44
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Psilocybin—the active compound in magic mushrooms—is being hailed as a game-changer for mental health. But what’s the truth behind the buzz? In this must-see episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share brain imaging insights, discuss the potential benefits for depression, and raise important questions about safety and long-term risks. Is this psychedelic drug the breakthrough people hope for—or another psychiatric misstep? 00:00 Intro 00:43 Psilocybin 05:00 Why Take Mushrooms? 8:44 Transcendental Experiences 11:15 The Negative Effects of Psilocybin 15:06 Sponsor 16:20 The Neuropsychological Effects of Nicotine 21:19 What are the Drawbacks? 23:23 Second Hand Smoke 27:33 Quitting Smoking 29:09 Wrap Up…

1 You Lied to Me: The Hidden Truth About Cannabis and its Effects on Your Brain and Mood 36:57
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Cannabis is often hailed as a natural remedy for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and chronic pain. But is it the miracle cure it’s made out to be? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen reveal the darker side of marijuana no one’s talking about. Discover what SPECT scans show about its effects on brain health, mental well-being, and mood regulation—and learn why it’s important to know the full story before you decide if it’s right for you. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Cannabis 02:03 Why Do People Use? 10:41 Sponsor 12:00 The Trouble with Marijuana 18:48 The Psychological Consequences 22:53 The Risk Factors Associated with Cannabis 24:42 Taking Action 25:16 Dr. Amen’s 12 Steps 28:11 Your Why 29:31 Supplements 31:20 Habit Replacement 36:30 Wrap Up…

1 You Lied To Me: This Is What Alcohol Is Doing To Your Body, Anxiety & Health 42:34
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You lied to me! Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen introduce a new miniseries of podcasts with a focus on misinformation. In this episode, the Amens discuss some of the truths (and misconceptions) of alcohol, including how it affects the brain. 00:00 Intro 00:40 You Lied to Me 02:53 Society Programming 8:46 Alcohol 11:10 Why Do People Drink? 14:19 Sponsor 14:42 How Alcohol Works 22:36 The Social Factor 25:37 Spiritual Connection 26:23 What’s the Trouble with Alcohol? 34:26 Alcohol Risk Factors 40:13 Alcohol Effects in SPECT Scans 42:08 Wrap Up…

1 Journey’s Jonathan Cain Opens Up About Death-Defying Childhood Tragedy 46:38
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain shares the deeply personal story of how he survived a deadly fire at his Catholic school that claimed the lives of 93 classmates and three nuns—a trauma that left an indelible mark on his life and, as Dr. Amen explains, his brain. 00:00 Intro 01:50 Sponsor 03:10 Jonathan’s Journey/Goals 06:35 Jonathan’s History 08:03 Chicago Fire Tragedy 21:32 BRIGHT MINDS Risk Factors 24:39 Head Trauma 27:27 Mold Exposure 28:45 BRIGHT MINDS Continued 30:11 SPECT Scan Analysis (Surface) 37:16 SPECT Scan Analysis (Active) 39:23 The Plan 42:17 Bad Days, Good Data 44:45 Sponsor 46:12 Wrap Up…

1 Overcoming the Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma: ACE Scores & EMDR Therapy 33:01
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In this week's episode, the Amens discuss the impact of childhood trauma on the brain and how it can set the stage for long-term physical and mental health problems. Tana also shares deeply personal insights into her own traumatic upbringing and healing journey. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Overcoming the Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma 01:48 ACES Study 03:56 The ACES Questionairre 09:44 Overcoming Trauma 11:44 EMDR 16:45 ACES/SPECT Study 19:09 Sponsor 19:32 Face Recognition Study 20:45 Trauma and the 4 Circles 25:58 The Most Important Lessons from Trauma 29:19 Post-Traumatic Growth 30:06 Comparing Traumas 31:51 Resources/Wrap Up EMDR International Association: https://www.emdria.org…

1 10 Things Parents Should Never Do (& What To Do To Build Confidence) 44:16
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In this week's episode, Dr. Amen and Tana share 10 bad parenting habits that hold kids back from being their best. Plus, they reveal the best parenting strategies to help kids become more resilient, respectful, and mentally strong. 00:00 Intro 00:48 10 Things Parents Should Never Do 1:21 Ignore Their Brain 07:55 No Bonding 12:51 Don’t Listen 16:08 Sponsor 17:17 Rescue Your Kids 23:08 Do Too Much for Them 27:39 Fail to Supervise 31:25 Model Unhealthy Behavior 32:57 Forget What You Were Like at That Age 35:31 Tell Kids They’re Smart 39:41 Focus on What They’re Doing Wrong 41:37 Wrap Up…

1 Top Ways to Ruin Relationships Part 2 (Alcohol, Habits & More) 33:01
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In Part 2 of their series on how to ruin your relationships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana reveal five additional relationship killers and how they’re often linked to bad habits or unhealthy brain activity. Discover these common relationship issues, as well as simple brain health strategies to overcome them and strengthen your connection with loved ones. 00:00 Intro 00:43 How to Ruin Your Relationships Pt. 2 01:14 Alcohol & Substance Abuse 05:53 Not Dealing With Childhood Trauma 07:55 Untreated Brain Health Problems 12:30 Sponsor 13:56 Hormones 20:59 Say Everything You Think 23:48 Focus/One Page Miracle 29:49 Devices 31:57 Wrap Up…

1 Alysha Newman's Journey Out of the Doom Loop to Olympic Glory 1:12:03
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In this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by Olympic bronze medal-winning pole vaulter (and viral sensation) Alysha Newman for a discussion on how she was able to overcome setbacks, break through her mental hurdles, and ultimately achieve her dreams. Dr. Amen and Alysha discuss the role the "Doom Loop" can play in those looking to attain peak performance, and how turning attention to the "Healing Loop" can help to reduce or eliminate both physical and emotional pain, setting the stage for victory. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Alysha’s Olympic Journey/Concussion 04:52 Alysha and Dr. Amen Team Up 09:04 Automatic Negative Thoughts 11:06 Sponsor 11:30 The Doom Loop 14:28 Irlen Syndrome 16:14 The Healing Loop 17:09 Positivity Bias Training 19:35 The Rule of 12 22:15 EMDR/Ankle Injury 27:08 Embracing Brain Health 34:08 Work Highlights 41:31 Proving People Wrong Vs. Proving People Right 46:34 Paris Olympics 49:56 Sponsor 51:15 Bronze Medal 55:46 Courage 56:50 Presence 58:10 Gold Medal Elite Brain Affirmation 1:01:22 One Page Miracle 1:06:15 Alysha’s Brain SPECT Scan 1:09:44 Purpose 1:11:18 Wrap Up…
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