Change Your Brain Every Day

This discussion delves into how childhood trauma shapes the brain and can lead to lasting mental and physical health issues. Personal stories illustrate the emotional journey of healing, while the ACE scores provide insight into the impact of adverse experiences. The effectiveness of EMDR therapy is highlighted as a powerful tool for recovery. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their unique traumas and explore personal growth, emphasizing the importance of healthy boundaries and seeking support when needed.

In this week's episode, Dr. Amen and Tana share 10 bad parenting habits that hold kids back from being their best. Plus, they reveal the best parenting strategies to help kids become more resilient, respectful, and mentally strong.   00:00 Intro 00:48 10 Things Parents Should Never Do 1:21 Ignore Their Brain 07:55 No Bonding 12:51 Don’t Listen 16:08 Sponsor 17:17 Rescue Your Kids 23:08 Do Too Much for Them 27:39 Fail to Supervise 31:25 Model Unhealthy Behavior 32:57 Forget What You Were Like at That Age 35:31 Tell Kids They’re Smart 39:41 Focus on What They’re Doing Wrong 41:37 Wrap Up

Discover the hidden dangers of alcohol and substance abuse in relationships and how they erode trust. Explore the impact of unresolved childhood trauma and untreated mental health issues on emotional connections. Learn about the hormonal changes that can affect mood and intimacy. Delve into the importance of controlling what you say and how digital devices can unintentionally disrupt bonds. Finally, find out how a simple One Page Miracle exercise can help couples align their relationship goals and strengthen their connection!

In this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by Olympic bronze medal-winning pole vaulter (and viral sensation) Alysha Newman for a discussion on how she was able to overcome setbacks, break through her mental hurdles, and ultimately achieve her dreams. Dr. Amen and Alysha discuss the role the "Doom Loop" can play in those looking to attain peak performance, and how turning attention to the "Healing Loop" can help to reduce or eliminate both physical and emotional pain, setting the stage for victory. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Alysha’s Olympic Journey/Concussion 04:52 Alysha and Dr. Amen Team Up 09:04 Automatic Negative Thoughts 11:06 Sponsor 11:30 The Doom Loop 14:28 Irlen Syndrome 16:14 The Healing Loop 17:09 Positivity Bias Training 19:35 The Rule of 12 22:15 EMDR/Ankle Injury 27:08 Embracing Brain Health 34:08 Work Highlights 41:31 Proving People Wrong Vs. Proving People Right 46:34 Paris Olympics 49:56 Sponsor 51:15 Bronze Medal 55:46 Courage 56:50 Presence 58:10 Gold Medal Elite Brain Affirmation 1:01:22 One Page Miracle 1:06:15 Alysha’s Brain SPECT Scan 1:09:44 Purpose 1:11:18 Wrap Up

Discover the top pitfalls threatening your relationships and how they can impact your health and happiness. Learn why taking responsibility is crucial, and how blame and defensiveness can dismantle connections. Hear about the devastating effects of cheating and mistrust. Explore practical strategies to foster empathy, improve listening, and prioritize quality time together. Understand how a positive mindset and daily brain health habits can strengthen your bonds and enhance your overall well-being. Tune in for essential tips to keep your relationships thriving!

Grief is a natural part of the human experience, and it's our approach to grief that plays a crucial role in processing our emotions and continuing with our life's journey. In this episode, the Amens discuss their recent personal experience with grief, and how their strategies helped them to process their emotions in a healthy way, even at their lowest. Daniel and Tana then give you their top strategies for how to process grief in your own life, helping you to keep your brain operating in a healthy capacity to honor the memory of those we love and continue your upward trajectory towards peace.   00:00 Intro 1:27 Tana’s Mom 09:05 Feel It to Heal It 11:23 The Anti-Funeral 13:02 Clean Grief 14:45 Fix Sleep First 17:15 Sponsor 18:41 Develop a Relationship with Grief 23:07 Havening 26:35 Displaced Grief 27:30 Share Your Sadness 28:00 Make Brain Health a Priority 28:38 Never Let Grief Be Your Excuse to Hurt Yourself 31:44 I Know I’m Happy When… 33:48 Physical Activity 36:45 Kill the ANTs 37:29 Honor with Action 39:50 Wrap Up

Join the hosts as they dive into the vital connection between daily choices and brain health. They tackle the emotional challenges of life transitions like grief and menopause, sharing personal stories for deeper understanding. Discover practical tips for enhancing brain performance and wellness, celebrating recent milestones in advocacy for innovative mental health approaches. Plus, learn how community connection can play a key role in boosting your brain health journey, supporting you every step of the way!

 Dr Daniel Amen sits down with colleagues and friends Dr Andrew Newberg and Dr Daniel Monti to talk about their upcoming collaborative book Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind through Integrative Medicine.

Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat with Jeff Tedmori about the different kinds of fish and how they can each contribute to brain health.

Dr Daniel and Tana Amen ask Jeff Tedmori about the difficulties of trying to launch a business in 2020 and how he had to radically adapt in order to save fisherman's jobs.