Change Your Brain Every Day

If we look beyond the symptom-focused approach of western medicine, we quickly see that the real focus should be on how the systems in our bodies are functioning. As Dr. Martin Katz states, "The absence of disease is not health." In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Katz and the Amens discuss how oxidative stress triggers an unhealthy response in your body, and how certain molecules such as sulforaphane can counterattack that process.

As a society, our first instinct in treating illness is usually to go straight to medication. However, as longtime listeners of the show know, the food we eat is just as, or even more important to our health than taking a medication. In the second episode of a series with Dr. Martin Katz, he and the Amens discuss some of the most beneficial micro-ingredients found in vegetables, specifically a certain molecule found in broccoli.

In a way, our bodies are like automobiles driving down the freeway. Despite what a car looks like on the outside, if there are problems under the hood there's going to be trouble going up hills. This week's podcast series features Dr. Martin Katz, a double board certified physician, for a full discussion on ways to get under the hood to the root of the chronic illnesses we face so we can treat the source of our problems, rather than just the symptoms.

Dreams, and the inherent meaning behind them, have always been one of life's most intriguing mysteries. What do our dreams reveal about us? Do they show us a truer side of ourselves? Do they predict the future? In the fourth and final episode of a series with author and sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado, he and the Amens discuss where our dreams may come from, and what the connection is between our dreams and our brains.

The coronavirus quarantine and working from home has caused many people to make shifts in their sleep schedules. Some are getting more sleep, and some less. In the third episode of a series with author and sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado, he and the Amens discuss some of Dr. Creado's most effective strategies for planning and sticking to a healthy sleep schedule.

Self-diagnosing issues with your sleep can be tricky. Observing your sleep patterns can be difficult because, well, you're asleep! In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are again joined by "Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes" author Dr. Shane Creado for a discussion on how to track your sleep patterns and make adjustments to get a better night's sleep.

The amount of sleep we get every night plays a huge role in our overall health and mood. Just getting a couple hours less sleep than needed can cause major problems in the long run. What's worse is many people have no idea why they have trouble sleeping in the first place. In this episode, sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado helps us identify the biggest sleep stealers that rob us of a good night's sleep.

In the final episode of a series with Jim Kwik, he and the Amens discuss some of the biggest tips from Jim's new book "Limitless". Jim discusses a surprising reason your memory is bad, why knowledge isn't really power, and how the 3 S's will give you what you need to accomplish any goal.

In Jim Kwik's new book 'Limitless' he details his model to unlock new potential. But it's not just about the methods, because Jim knows you need the motivation to follow through on your intentions. In the third episode of a series with Jim, he and the Amens discuss the formula that leads to limitless motivation.

An interesting side effect of the coronavirus quarantine is that people are 'cocooning', preparing themselves to come out stronger, smarter, and better when this is all over. How can you maximize this process? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Jim Kwik, who gives you the 5 main things to focus on while transforming into a brand new you.