Win the Day 130. Master Your Mind with Dr. Daniel Amen (12x NY Times bestselling author) đ§ | Win the DayÂŽ with James Whittaker (Win the Day Podcast)
âIn times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.â â Eric Hoffer
Our guest today is legendary brain health expert, social media phenomenon, and 12-time New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen.
Dr. Amenâs mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Heâs a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the US.
Amen Clinics has the worldâs largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries.
Dr. Amen has produced 16 national TV shows about the brain, and his online videos on brain and mental health have amassed 300M views. He has worked with some of the worldâs most recognized entertainers, including Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Kendall Jenner, as well as Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar CEOs, and leading sports organizations.
In this episode, Dr. Amen shares:
- The problem with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment
- The most effective ways to improve brain health
- What you can do to overcome addiction, anxiety, cognitive decline, and genetic risks; and
- Brain health secrets to help you achieve happiness, success, and purpose.
Letâs WIN THE DAY with Dr. Daniel Amen!
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Timemarkers:
0:53 Who is Dr. Daniel Amen
2:48 Interview starts
3:14 Whatâs wrong with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment
7:17 How to separate negative thoughts from action
9:06 Four steps to overcome anxiety
12:12 Name your mind to create psychological distance
14:31 The problem with the education system
16:11 How to use anxiety as a gift
18:19 How to get someone to change their behavior
23:07 The Law of Attraction
24:17 Mental rehearsal with celebrity clients (e.g. Miley Cyrus, Alysha Newman)
27:06 How to help someone discover what they want
30:45 Visualize hell to help you make good decisions
33:10 Dr. Amenâs tips to Win the Day
37:00 What role does nutrition play in brain health?
40:12 How to overcome addiction
44:35 How to deal with haters
47:29 How to improve brain health in children
49:52 Is alcohol bad for your brain?
55:28 Rocket Round
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PS â In case you missed it: Your Life Soundtrack with Tyler Bates: Ep 126