Change Your Brain Every Day

When it comes to losing weight, the traditional message has been that calories are king. Control the amount of calories you put into your body, and you control your weight. However, as "Eat Smarter" author Shawn Stevenson tells us, this is clearly not the whole story. In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and the Amens discuss how inflammation in the brain can reduce your body's ability to burn ca...

We've all heard the phrase, "You are what you eat". But does this phrase apply to the brain, too? Does the food we eat actually become our brain? In the first episode of a series with The Model Health Show host Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how the foods we put into our body become our body (and brain), and why certain societal institutions have made building a healthy brain mo...

Different types of stress and emotions have measurable effects on different systems in the body. Therefore it's crucial to pay attention to your thoughts in order to keep them from wreaking havoc on your health. In this fourth and final episode in a series with "Ancient Remedies" author Dr. Josh Axe, he and the Amens discuss the phenomenon of disinfecting your thoughts, and how you can diagnose yo...

As the depleted stock of hand sanitizers has shown us, sanitization is at the top of everyone's minds during this pandemic. But is it possible that we're sanitizing too much? Can over-sanitization actually be harmful to our health? The answers may surprise you. In this third episode in a series with Ancient Nutrition founder Dr. Josh Axe, he and the Amens discuss what may be happening to some of y...

In Dr. Josh Axe's upcoming book "Ancient Remedies", he takes an in-depth look at many of the time-tested foods and nutrients that have been used in traditional healing. One of these groups of food, mushrooms, has recently cycled back into the public consciousness in a huge way. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen and Dr. Axe discuss the types of mushrooms that can give you a m...

As the coronavirus death toll continues to climb, many are searching for answers as to why some people who get the virus only have light symptoms while others die. In this week's series of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "Ancient Remedies" author Dr. Josh Axe for a discussion on the tried and true wellness techniques that have been practiced throughout history, and why these st...

In this week's series of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take an in-depth examination of the process of resetting yourself and redefining your goals. In the last episode of this series, the Amens discuss why it's so important to strike a balance with all of the different aspects of your life, such as family, work, finances, and health. The strategies they give in this episode will help you t...

Our brains can be our biggest allies or worst enemies. Whether your brain acts to help you or to sabotage you all depends on how you train it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the work you can do to train your brain to subconsciously act and react in ways that will get you closer to your goals, rather than become a roadblock to them. 

The beginning of a new year is typically a period of looking forward and setting goals for what you want to achieve within the next 12 months. Unfortunately, many people don't get very far in this exercise because they don't know where to start. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you a powerful tool to help you define exactly what your goals are and h...

An important lesson 2020 has taught us is that when things don't go the way you planned, how you react can drastically shape your mental well-being. One of the best ways to react to the adversities in your life is to simply perform a mental do-over and start fresh. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss when and how to wipe the brain's slate clean and start over, giving y...

This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features the first Brain Warrior Q&A of the new year. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen tackle listener questions from such topics as treating anxiety holistically, the different types of ADD, Daniel and Tana's personal supplement regiments, as well as their favorite meditation practices.  

People with ADHD, and those they live with, can be under enormous amounts of stress even without a pandemic. But as quarantine life drags on, an even darker side of ADHD is emerging. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a Brain Warrior look into recent current events to help shed some light on how we can achieve and maintain our brain and overall health, even when some of...

In this boiling political climate, many of us are finding ourselves glued to Twitter or other online news sources to keep up with everything that's going on. But at what point are we merely "doomscrolling" and causing harm to our brains? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of doomscrolling, and then tell you specific strategies you can use to keep this h...

As the new year begins and a new surge of coronavirus stokes the flames of fear in our country, we may be compelled to ask why it is that the COVID numbers appear to be so high in comparison to some other countries. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen share their thoughts on the cause of this phenomenon, and it's probably not what you think. The Amens then...

There's a technique used in timeline therapy where you take note of where you see your past and future in relation to where you are physically. If we can take our focus off the space of our past and place our focus on the space of our future while armed with helpful new strategies, we are in a much better position to be set up for success. In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you their t...

2020 was a difficult year for most everyone, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen included. Perhaps the most difficult part for Daniel was losing his father. But through a concept called "post-traumatic growth", he made sure his grief was meaningful and ultimately productive. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens tell you how you can use your hardest moments to shape you into a stronger and happier person...

For this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is giving away chapter 1 from the audiobook version of her brand new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child!" In this opening chapter she recalls the moment that changed her perspective on everything (including herself) forever. Enjoy this special episode as a thank you to all of you Brain Warriors who tune in to the podcast ea...

As we look back on this unprecedented year, it's important to see our challenges as learning experiences rather than just bad experiences. Through all of the struggles, uncertainties, and anxiety, there may be some silver linings that can help us to have a much better 2021. In the first Brain Warrior's Way Podcast episode of 2021, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen share the most important things they've le...

In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, we wrap up a series with bio-hacking expert and "Fast This Way" author Dave Asprey. Dave and Tana Amen discuss some of the major takeaways from Dave's new book, including tips to change your body's chemistry not by eating certain foods, but also by eating them a certain way.  For more info on Dave Asprey's new book "Fast This Way", visit https://...

When it comes to daily routines, small details matter, and no one knows this more than bio-hacking authority Dave Asprey. Minor tweaks and changes in how you perform your daily tasks can have a huge effect on how you feel and how you function. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dave and Tana Amen discuss some of these "bio-hacks", including some additions you can add to your coffe...

Recent medical research has shown intermittent fasting to be a highly effective technique to promote overall health. However, fasting can be tricky, and if it's not done correctly, you may feel like you're starving yourself and not getting any benefits. In this episode of the podcast, Tana Amen is joined by "the father of bio-hacking" Dave Asprey for a discussion on how to fast the right way, touc...

In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by our good friend Dave Asprey, host of Bulletproof Radio and author of the new book "Fast This Way". In this episode, Tana and Dave discuss the many ways the internet hijacks the amygdala by favoring fear-based content over anything else. Dave and Tana also give you some specific strategies to counteract this so you can...

The holidays can be the most difficult time of year, even without a pandemic. This year it's more important than ever that people take care of their brains and their thoughts in order to avoid the things that pile on the emotional weight. In this fourth and final episode in a series on managing crisis with Dr. Jennifer Love, she and the Amens discuss important strategies for keeping your thoughts...

In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are once again joined by "When Crises Strikes" author Dr. Jennifer Love for further discussion on how to manage the crises that can invade our lives unexpectedly. In this episode, Dr. Love explains the fifth and final step in managing a crisis, which involves holding on to what matters while letting go of what doesn'...

When crisis strikes, we need to learn how to respond appropriately in order to get a grip on the situation. Thankfully, we have Dr. Jennifer Love to tell us exactly how we can do that. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Love, along with Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen, discuss the 5 steps to managing a crisis, taken from Dr. Love's new book "When Crisis Strikes". Dr. Love describes her wonderful analogy...