Change Your Brain Every Day

Written by: Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Psilocybin for Mental Health: The Hype, The Hope, and the Unknown Risks
    Dec 23 2024

    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

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    31 mins
  • You Lied to Me: The Hidden Truth About Cannabis and its Effects on Your Brain and Mood
    Dec 16 2024

    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

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    37 mins
  • You Lied To Me: This Is What Alcohol Is Doing To Your Body, Anxiety & Health
    Dec 9 2024

    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

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    43 mins

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