
Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 347: Sleep, Alcohol, Food, and Your Brain (feat. Dr. Amen)
Nov 24, 2025
Join Dr. Daniel G. Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, as he shares invaluable insights into brain health. He explains the impact of neuroplasticity and how lifestyle changes can boost brain function. Discover the harmful effects of alcohol, the gut-brain connection, and the role of nutrition in mental well-being. Dr. Amen also discusses emerging mental health crises linked to technology and offers practical tips for better sleep and brain care. An engaging mix of science, self-care, and spirituality awaits!
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Treat The Brain As An Organ
- Look at your brain as an organ and take actions that protect and improve it.
- If imaging shows problems, rehabilitate lifestyle and treatments rather than guessing from symptoms.
Eat For Brain Fuel
- Prioritize whole foods with protein and healthy fats and minimize sugars and refined carbs.
- Avoid breads, pasta, potatoes, rice, fruit juice, and added sugar because they act like "weapons of mass destruction."
Donuts Spark A Mission
- Daniel G Amen described walking into church after writing a book about diet and seeing hundreds of donuts.
- That moment motivated him to change food culture at his church.







