Change Your Brain Every Day

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with Mariel Hemingway to explore the deep connection between family emotional history, trauma, mental health, and hormones. During the interview, Dr. Amen shares Mariel's brain scan and explains how generational stress, childhood experiences, and emotional pain can leave lasting patterns in the brain and body. Together, they discuss healing,...

For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it's crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the ri...

In this week's episode, Dr. Amen is joined by music singer and songwriter Christine D'Clairo. Christine opens up about the trauma that shaped her life, the silent battles she faced, and the journey toward healing. From surviving emotional pain to learning self-worth, this episode is for anyone trying to rebuild themselves after heartbreak, abuse, or loss. Dr. Amen discusses her brain SPECT scan re...

As parents, we often care so much about our children's wellbeing that we will do whatever we can to make things easier for them. However, when we step in to fix our children's problem, are we helping them or hurting them? In this video clip, taken from Dr. Amen's television special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", he reveals the approach you should consider taking when it comes to your kids' strugg...

In this fascinating episode, brain health expert Daniel Amen joins forces with special guest Jedidiah Thurner to explore the surprising neuroscience behind kindness. Together, they unpack how simple acts of compassion can rewire your brain, boost mental health, and even improve your physical well-being.   From the chemistry of empathy to the long-term effects of positive behavior on brain function...

In this week's mini-episode, Dr. Amen sits down with Pastor Miles McPherson for a live conversation on faith and brain health at the Rock Church in San Diego, CA.

Feeling trapped is one of the most painful parts of addiction—but Justin McMillen proves that breaking free is possible. In this episode, he walks through the key turning points that helped him shift from feeling powerless to taking back control. After years of battling his own addiction, Justin McMillen set out to help others recover from addiction. In 2008, he established Tree House Sober Living...

In today's mini-episode, Dr. Daniel Amen explains his Amen Clinics Method of integrative psychiatric care and how it offers hope. Using innovative and personal care, our outcomes consistently demonstrate improvement for patients -- including many who have tried and failed prior treatment. The Amen Clinics Method is a multi-modal approach to treatment that uncovers the root cause of your mental hea...

What if the biggest source of your anxiety isn't the world around you—but the thoughts inside your own mind? In part 2 of the anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen And Tana breaks down what's really happening in your brain when anxiety takes over—and why trying to "fight" your thoughts often makes things worse. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, he explains how negat...

This episode features information, tips, and how to's on food and its effects on the brain. Dr. Uma Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, writer for the Harvard Health blog, and author of the book "This is Your Brain on Food".

Anxiety is not just a feeling—it's a brain health issue. In this week's episode of part 1 of their anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana dive into the neuroscience of anxiety and practical, evidence-based ways to improve mental well-being. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, they offers tools to calm the mind, build resilience, and optimize brain function. Chan...

Has Your Head Injury Contributed To Your Mental Health Issues? You don't need to suffer a concussion or be knocked unconscious to have head trauma. Taking a bad fall as a child, in a car accident, or simply having played a contact sport, like football or soccer, can lead to memory issues later in life. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occurred decades earlier can cause lasting damage, and most...

Your story didn't end when childhood did. It adapted. It survived. And it lives in your body. In this podcast, Dr. Amen is joined by actress Brittany Snow. They explore the lasting impact of early experiences, the science of stored trauma, and the quiet ways it shapes your relationships, habits, and sense of self. More importantly, we talk about healing—what it looks like, how it feels, and how to...

The Hidden Epidemic of Breast Implant Illness with Danica Patrick When professional race car driver and podcast host Danica Patrick heard Dr. Daniel Amen say this, she gave him a high-five and responded, "Thank you for saying that. Not many doctors do." Danica lived with breast implants for 7 years before choosing to have them removed. She had been dealing with health issues, including low thyroid...

In this eye-opening episode, country pop star Adrien Nunez shares the moment he discovered he has ADHD and low activity in his frontal lobes. From struggling with focus and consistency to questioning his own potential, Adrien opens up about the silent battles that many people don't see. This conversation dives deep into what it's like to go through life undiagnosed, the relief (and confusion) that...

Trigger warning: Mention of Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt On September 25, 2000, 19-year-old ‪@KevinHines‬ approached the Golden Gate Bridge and was determined to end his own life. According to CNN, San Francisco's iconic bridge is the number one suicide spot in the United States and the second most used spot in the world. The bridge has a 98% fatality rate, but Hines survived. Kevin...

In this powerful episode, influencer Tianna Robillard opens up about her journey through deep emotional trauma, the challenges of living unfocused, and the raw, unfiltered path to healing. From feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood to learning how to take back control of her mind and her life, Tianna shares what it really takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out.   This isn't just a story abo...

On the runway, everything looks flawless. Behind the scenes, the struggle was real. In this raw and revealing conversation, Sara Sampaio—best known for her work with Victoria's Secret—opens up about her long-standing battle with trichotillomania and anxiety while navigating one of the most image-driven industries in the world.   Sara shares what it's like to live with a body-focused repetitive beh...

In this episode, we sit down with biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé to explore a question that affects millions of families: how does what you eat during pregnancy shape your baby's health? Jessie explains the science of blood sugar during pregnancy, why glucose spikes matter more than most people realize, and how everyday diet choices can influence everything from maternal energy...

What happens when your mind constantly prepares for the worst—even when life looks fine on the outside? In this powerful conversation, Lysa TerKeurst opens up about living in a constant "worst case scenario" mindset, navigating deep emotional trauma, and finding clarity in the middle of heartbreak. With raw honesty, she shares how fear, betrayal, and unresolved pain can quietly shape our identity—...

Back pain is now one of the most common health problems in the modern world — but most people are treating it completely wrong. In this episode, Dr. Jared Ament breaks down what's really happening inside your spine, why so many people end up with chronic pain, and the everyday habits that are quietly damaging your back. From herniated discs and sciatica to posture, workouts, and when surgery is ac...

In this week's mini-episode, Dr. Amen & Tana discuss their top ways to stay energized. Feeling mentally drained, foggy, or unfocused? In this episode, we explore what it truly means to stay energized by supporting your brain health from the inside out. Your brain controls everything—from focus and memory to mood and motivation—so keeping it healthy is the key to sustained energy throughout your da...

Can anxiety really be dialed down in minutes? In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford psychiatrist and one of the world's leading experts on clinical hypnosis, to uncover how hypnosis is being used to rapidly reduce anxiety, reframe fear, and retrain the brain. Dr. Spiegel breaks down the neuroscience behind hypnosis—what it is, what it isn't, and why it work...

In this week's mini episode, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses low blood and how critical it is to the health of your brain. Low blood flow is the #1 predictor of Alzheimer's disease. Maintaining a healthy blood flow to your blood vessels are critical to keeping your brain young.

In this week's mini episode, Dr. Amen discusses the trauma therapy no one talks about: EMDR therapy.