Change Your Brain Every Day

As you get older in life, your stresses begin to stack up, and though we may think we're leaving the past behind, the truth is that it tends to resurface in surprising ways, sometimes when we least expect it. In this series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "When Crisis Strikes" author Dr. Jennifer Love for a discussion on the origins of hysterical thinking and behavior, and why it's so important to get a grip and come to terms with past traumas.

For more info on Dr. Love's new book "When Crisis Strikes: 5 Steps to Heal Your Brain, Body, and Life from Chronic Stress", visit https://www.amazon.com/When-Crisis-Strikes-Chronic-Stress/dp/0806540818

Depression is everywhere these days, and more and more people are turning to antidepressant medication for relief. But what many don't understand is that antidepressant meds can have harmful side effects and be hard to get off of. In the fourth and final installment in a series with " A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes, he and the Amens discuss the cutting-edge cognitive behavior therapy technique that treats lasting depression without the use of a pill.

For more info on Dr. Hayes book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy has many practical uses, and one of the most common is in treating social anxiety. In the third episode in a series with "A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes, Daniel, Tana, and Dr. Hayes discuss how a type of cognitive behavioral treatment can help you overcome your social anxiety, and why paying attention to your thoughts before automatically responding to them can be helpful in any stressful situation.

For more info on Dr. Hayes book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X

Our nervous system doesn't come with a delete button, therefore the triggers for our emotional reactions won't just go away, making it crucial for us to find healthy ways to process emotional triggers. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Hayes for a discussion on exactly how to do this. Through the use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), we can help our brains to react more positively when trouble arises.

For more info on Dr. Hayes book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X

Though they're amazing organs, our brains can be difficult to control. Processes such as epigenetics, which are deep-seated neural pathways passed down from generation to generation, sometimes give us instincts that are outdated or even potentially harmful. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by "A Liberated Mind" author Dr. Steven Hayes for a discussion on how to tame those unconscious instincts and bypass obsolete brain functions.

For more info on Dr. Hayes book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X

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

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

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

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

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