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Anxiety, Depression and The Role of Hormones with Dr. Daniel Amen - 1152

Dec 20, 2024

Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, dives into the intricate link between hormones and mental health. He reveals how hormone changes can trigger anxiety and depression, especially in women over 40. Dr. Amen advocates for the use of brain scans to make informed health decisions and emphasizes the importance of regular lab tests. They discuss trauma's impact on longevity and actionable steps to enhance brain health, such as nutritional adjustments and lifestyle changes that promote mental clarity.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Revolutionizing Brain Health Perspectives

02:12 • 4min

Understanding the Impact of Hormones on Mental Health

05:52 • 6min

Hormonal Health and Well-Being

11:23 • 10min

Understanding Hormones and Their Impact on Health

21:00 • 4min

Nutritional Insights and Trauma Healing

25:24 • 13min

Navigating Relationships and Sleep Solutions

38:42 • 6min

Understanding Brain Health and Its Impact on Mental Well-being

44:31 • 2min

Personal Health Transformations Through Dietary Choices

46:09 • 2min

Strength Training and Brain Health

47:59 • 8min

Feeling foggy, anxious, or low-energy? Discover how your hormones, brain health, and daily habits might be holding you back. Chalene sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen, renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, to discuss the profound connection between hormones, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Together, they explore how changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone can impact mood, sleep, and cognitive health. Dr. Amen provides actionable tips for optimizing brain function, explains the critical importance of regular lab tests, and shares groundbreaking insights on trauma's impact on longevity. Plus, Chalene opens up about her personal journey with brain scans and the lifestyle changes that transformed her health.

What You’ll Learn:

The surprising effects of hormone decline on mental health and cognition.
Why bioidentical hormones can play a key role in preventing conditions like Alzheimer’s.
The connection between trauma and longevity, and how EMDR can help.
Practical steps to optimize brain health through lifestyle and supplementation.
How brain scans can provide clarity and drive life-changing health decisions.

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