Change Your Brain Every Day

A famous psychotherapist, Milton Erickson, explored the concept of utilization, which involves using the reality of your situation to help you, rather than merely analyzing it. It is with this concept in mind that Erickson found the technique of hypnosis to be particularly useful, especially to those with infirmities and other similar predicaments. In the first episode of a series on hypnosis, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, founder of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, for a discussion on hypnosis, and how Zeig's interactions with his mentor opened his eyes to the concept of arousal states.

In the final episode of a week-long series on nutrition, Tana Amen is once again joined by Mareya Ibrahim, the "Fit Foodie." In this final episode, Mareya gives some of the top tips from her new book "Eat Like You Give a Fork" to arm you with the proper information and motivation to start the process of changing your eating habits for a healthier brain and a healthier life.

Have no illusions, adopting healthy eating habits is no simple task. With the messaging we're constantly being shoveled from the food industry and even social media, acquiring a healthy body and mind can seem out of reach. But there are ways to find motivation that work for you. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen and "Fit Foodie" Mareya Ibrahim give you practical tips you can use to integrate a healthier nutrition routine.

Life is hard enough, so when you throw in the idea of changing your eating habits to be healthier, it can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is that nobody's perfect, and the switch to healthier foods is rarely an overnight transformation. In this episode, Tana Amen is again joined by Mareya Ibrahim for a conversation on how the right foods (and mindset) can help shift you towards a healthier lifestyle.

Most people's concept of a healthy nutrition strategy has been distorted by the food industry's messaging tactics. Luckily, we have real nutrition educators such as Tana Amen and this week's guest, Mareya Ibrahim, AKA the "Fit Foodie." In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana and Mareya share some of the lessons they learned while on a cooking reality show, as well as a few other proper nutrition strategies you can implement in your family's routine.

People with attention deficit disorder are routinely prescribed Ritalin and stimulants to help them deal with their focus issues. But because there are 7 different types of ADD, all with their own characteristics, what can help one person can make another person suffer even more! Thankfully, in this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana shed some light on some of the various factors involved in ADD, as well as some of the natural treatment methods that can be safely explored to find what works best for you.

9 times out of 10, a psychiatrist will prescribe anti-anxiety medications to a patient struggling with anxiety without first trying more natural methods of treatment. If you or someone you love is having anxiety issues, you should look at the least harmful options first. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give their advice on the surprisingly effective treatment methods for anxiety that don't involve resorting to medication.

For some people, antidepressants can help improve the quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. In the second episode of the "Skills or Pills?" series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen tackle depression. They discuss at what point antidepressants are a reasonable choice, and when other natural methods should be tried, such as exercise, nutrition, mediation, or supplements.

The usage of pain medication can be a helpful tool in coping with an injury or illness, but the fact is, some people really need pain meds and some really don't. Add to the equation the various side effects and potential for addiction, and this delineation becomes even more critical. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen introduce the concept of "Skills or Pills?" to illustrate when it may be necessary to use pain medication, and when you can utilize other, more natural techniques to help get you through the painful times.

This past week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast has explored the concept of daddy issues, with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describing the many ways that it can affect a child. In the final episode of the series, the Amens give you tips for preventing these issues from developing in your own children.