Change Your Brain Every Day
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2020 • 15min
Tana's Most Important Life Lesson
This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast wraps up our in-depth discussion on Tana Amen's brand new memoir "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", by reviewing many of the most important lessons and takeaways Tana has learned from her terrifying and traumatic ordeals. Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen go over such topics as self-care, boundaries, and behavior, as well as an insightful and touching little anecdote about pottery. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 9, 2020 • 12min
Trauma + "Being Polite" – Finding Your Voice
A traumatic incident from Tana's past, as referenced from her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", taught her that finding her voice could be a powerful weapon. Ever since, she's found using her voice like a sword allowed her to express herself and to fight back against forces of harm. In this episode of the podcast, Tana and Dr. Amen discuss the concept of finding and using your voice, and why it can be so important for those dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 8, 2020 • 12min
Forgiveness: Why You're the One that Benefits
When we look at the act of forgiveness, it's easy to see it as a way to strengthen relationships and to help others feel better about their wrongdoings. Yet we often lose sight of the fact that forgiving others actually helps ourselves in many ways, both psychologically and emotionally. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen go over the REACH model of forgiveness, as well as provide an explanation of what the act of forgiving does to the brain. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 7, 2020 • 12min
A Victim Mentality – How to Break the Cycle
The world seems more polarized than ever at the moment, and in these trying times it's important to keep perspective and be open to others' beliefs and viewpoints. This is one of the main lessons learned from Tana Amen's upcoming memoir "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child". In this week's series we're wrapping up an in-depth discussion on the many insights and revelations from Tana's new book, including why we shouldn't rush to label people, but instead should be asking why. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 3, 2020 • 11min
Tana's Tips for Dealing with an Addiction in the Family
Addiction played a major role in shaping Tana Amen into the woman she is today. Yet interestingly, none of these addictions were her own. Rather they were the addictions of those closest to her. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen give you some of their best, most practical tips for handling an addiction in the family. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 2, 2020 • 12min
When Unconditional Love Isn't Enough
No one ever said parenting was an easy job. There's a lot of work that goes into helping kids grow into functioning, stable adults, and as referenced in this week's highlighted story from Tana Amen's new book, sometimes even unconditional love isn't enough. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen draw on one of the most dramatic stories from "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child" to illustrate how hard a child's life can be when addiction is present in the household, as well as what happened when the Amens were unexpectedly thrown into parent/caretaker roles for someone else's children. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Dec 1, 2020 • 13min
Why Drawing and Maintaining Boundaries is So Important
It's no secret that helping others is one of the most effective ways for YOU to feel happier. Yet sometimes the act of helping someone else can become incredibly complicated, leaving you exhausted and wondering if it's worth the effort. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen describe the frustration that can set in when your efforts don't seem to be making a difference in someone else's life, and why setting and maintaining boundaries can be so helpful. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentless courage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Nov 30, 2020 • 12min
Addiction and Families: Finding Strength Within Chaos
In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on the many lessons and anecdotes taken from Tana's highly anticipated memoir "The Reluctant Courage of a Scared Child". Tana's life had seemed to finally find some stable ground when a fateful late-night phone call brought along yet another helping of chaos. A family member had lost custody of her children and turned to Tana and Daniel for help. While it seemed to be another one of life's setbacks, this sequence of events turned out to be one of the most healing of all. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Nov 26, 2020 • 13min
What is Pseudo-Dementia, and What Causes It?
Just as Tana Amen was just beginning her new relationship with Daniel, an unexpected phone call upended her life. Her estranged father, with whom Tana's relationship had been strained, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. However, when Daniel scanned his brain, what they found not only surprised everyone, but it also left the door open for reconciliation. This episode of the podcast chronicles the turbulent, but ultimately uplifting story of Tana and her father. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event
Nov 25, 2020 • 14min
EMDR: Getting Over Past Trauma for Good
When Daniel and Tana Amen first began their relationship, Tana was carrying plenty of baggage from her past experiences. Daniel suggested a unique treatment method for getting over trauma, but Tana wasn't convinced. Yet when she finally gave in and decided to give it a try, it changed everything. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens explain what EMDR is, and how it can help you to finally leave your traumas where they belong - in the past. For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event


