THE SAVAGE NATION Change Your Brain, Change Your Life! With Dr. Daniel G. Amen - #874
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Daniel G. Amen, a leading psychiatrist and brain health expert with 11 clinics across the U.S., shares his insights on mental health struggles in America. He emphasizes the significance of brain health and the use of SPECT imaging for diagnosis. Their conversation touches on the implications of psychiatric medication, the impact of lifestyle choices like diet and exercise on mental wellness, and the role of spirituality. Dr. Amen also discusses how substances like marijuana and alcohol affect the brain, along with effective natural supplements like saffron for mood enhancement.
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Simple Breath To Stop Anxiety
- Breathe slowly with an out-breath twice as long as the in-breath (about a 15-second cycle).
- Do three to four cycles to trigger the vagus nerve and calm an anxiety attack.
Psychiatry As Brain Health
- Most psychiatric illnesses are better framed as brain health problems rather than 'mental' issues.
- Dr. Amen argues fixing brain physiology leads to improved mental outcomes.
Daily Brain-Check Question
- Ask daily: "Is what I'm doing good for my brain or bad for it?"
- Use that question to guide choices about sleep, diet, exercise, alcohol, and marijuana.
