Change Your Brain Every Day

Ever lose your keys? Or misplace your wallet? If so, you may need memory rescue. In this clip taken from Dr. Daniel Amen's television special "Memory Rescue", Dr. Amen describes how memory loss occurs and whether or not you may be risk.

Chronic pain, whether physical or emotional, lives in the same exact pain circuits in the brain. A simple shift in focus from managing symptoms to addressing the root causes within these pain circuits can radically transform how you feel, both physically and emotionally. In this episode, the Amens reveal the concept of the doom loop, and other radical concepts from Dr. Amen's brand new book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain", now available for preorder wherever books are sold. Dr. Amen's new book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain: https://www.changeyourbrainchangeyourpainbook.com/

Many of us are feeling anxiety right now, which shouldn't be surprising in such an anxious time. But it's important we keep in mind that while appropriate anxiety is healthy, too much of it can do damage to our health. So how much anxiety is too much? In this chat, Dr. Daniel Amen gives you 22 symptoms of anxiety, so you can count off which ones apply to you and determine where you're at with your anxiety levels. He then gives you 4 simple solutions to help get your anxiety in check.

Sports super-agent Leigh Steinberg—the real-life inspiration for Jerry Maguire—joins Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the hidden brain costs of America's favorite game and how he rebuilt his life from the inside out. From representing half the starting quarterbacks in the NFL to hosting the first-ever Concussion Brain Health Summit in 1994, Leigh has spent decades sounding the alarm about traumatic brain injury in sports—and fighting for real change. He also opens up about his own battle with addiction, the moment he hit rock bottom, and the brain imaging and recovery tools that helped him find his purpose again. His story is a raw and inspiring reminder that even the most successful people can lose their way—and that with the right help, you can come back stronger than ever. In this episode, you'll discover: · The shocking truth about what the NFL knew—and denied—about concussions · Why athletes (and their families) often ignore symptoms of brain injury · How Leigh hit rock bottom with alcoholism and turned his life around · The science-backed tools (including brain imaging, HBOT, and stem cells) that helped him heal · Why protecting young athletes' brains could change the future of sports · How "The Comeback" isn't just his new book—it's a roadmap for resilience

The word inflammation comes from the Latin word "to set a fire." When you have chronic inflammation, it's like you have a low-level fire destroying your organs, which increases your risk of depression and dementia.

Abandoned at birth and handed over to Scientology's paramilitary wing, Jamie Mustard spent his first years in a slum-like "orphanage" where babies were stacked in bunks, starved of human touch, and bathed only once a week in filthy water. Decades later, he's a celebrated author, artist, and survivor. And now, he's exposing the global network of abuse that destroyed thousands of children's lives. In this jaw-dropping conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, Jamie reveals how he escaped a billion-year contract, overcame illiteracy and shame, and discovered the neuroscience of healing trauma through brain health. This is one of the most harrowing—and hopeful—survivor stories ever told on the podcast. You'll learn: • What really happened to children inside Scientology's secret compounds • Why he called himself "Child X" • How he survived a pressure-cooker environment "kind of like Lord of the Flies" • How medical neglect nearly cost him his hearing… and his life • How a celebrated author could grow up feeling "stupid" • Why shame kept him silent for decades • How trauma rewires the nervous system… and how to reset it • The radical treatment that erased decades of his anxiety in 20 minutes • Why so many of the kids he grew up with were lost to addiction and suicide Jamie's new book, Child X: https://www.amazon.com/Child-Slavery-Poverty-Celebrity-Scientology/dp/163774708X

All of us know the feeling when stress is running wild through our body. Everything you think about is influenced by the anxiety and worry. It's horrible, right? You can probably relate to this since about 30% of people who visit their primary care physician are actually there as a result of stress-induced symptoms. Things like headaches, muscle tension, stomach and digestive discomfort, anxiety, and depression are tied to stress. The pain that results from these symptoms can produce a deep sense of futility and hopelessness. In fact, people struggling like this often think the pain is permanent. But it's simply NOT true! According to Dr. Amen, you might not be able to eliminate the stressors in your life entirely, but you can start feeling better—immediately! Kill those ANTs! Putting a stop to automatic negative thoughts reduces anxiety and depression symptoms. Gratitude = A Better Attitude. Practicing gratitude actually changes your brain chemistry! Bringing your attention to the good things in your life has a powerful effect. Sweat, Don't Fret. Exercise increases both dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain! Exercise daily to experience radical positive effects on your anxiety symptoms. Eat Smart Carbs. Many of us seek comfort in carbs when we feel stressed or anxious. Eating the right kind of carbs helps stabilize blood sugar for a more balanced mood.

From Heisman glory to brutal truths, former pro football quarterback Tim Tebow opens up like never before. In this deeply intimate conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen, the athlete-turned-humanitarian shares the real story behind his faith, a lifetime of migraines, dozens of concussions, and his calling to stop seeking football MVP trophies and start fighting for the world's MVPs (Most Vulnerable People). Today, he goes into the hardest, darkest places in the world bringing faith, hope, and love. You'll see a side of Tim Tebow that's rarely revealed — raw, humble, and on fire for purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: The miracle story of Tim's birth and why doctors said it was "impossible." The day he decided to accept Jesus into his heart and how it changed his life. How a childhood diagnosis made him feel "less than." The tackle that led to a brain bleed and nearly broke his neck. How years of football and head trauma seriously impacted his brain, and what he's doing to heal it. The powerful moment in the jungles of the Philippines that redefined his purpose. Why his genetics put him at greater risk for dementia. Why he wants to show up to Heaven "exhausted." Tim's new book, Look Again: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Again-Recognize-Worth-Confidence/dp/1400254205

Explore the fine line between helping and hindering your child's growth. Discover how overhelping can damage their self-esteem and competence. Learn about allowing affordable consequences to foster responsibility and independence. Hear about effective strategies like Coaching Kids to Solve Their Own Problems. Dive into Love and Logic's four-step problem-solving method and how it empowers kids. Ultimately, understand that genuine self-esteem stems from self-efficacy, encouraging kids to tackle their challenges confidently.

Can't sleep? Anyone who does shift work, travels across time zones, or simply can't get the deep rest you want needs to listen to this! If you want a sharper mind, stronger memory, better mood—and even a younger-looking brain—it starts with getting your ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with world-renowned sleep psychiatrist Dr. Shane Creado to reveal the surprising science of how sleep impacts every part of your brain and body. Discover why even one lost hour can raise your risk of heart disease, dementia, and depression, and how alcohol, anxiety, and irregular bedtimes secretly sabotage your brain health. Dr. Creado shares his proven strategies for better rest—used by Olympic athletes, CEOs, and patients at Amen Clinics—to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up truly restored. You'll learn: · Why "just one bad night" can age your brain by years · The #1 mistake sabotaging your deep sleep · Why you need to know your sleep type · The sleep robbers stealing your rest · Natural, drug-free ways to beat insomnia and jet lag · The truth about the 20-minute "power nap" · How to train your brain to rest, recover, and repair overnight