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The Shocking Truth About Physical & Emotional Pain: Get Out of Pain NOW! - With Dr. Daniel Amen


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Pain is a pervasive issue our society is facing today, with millions of adults in the United States dealing with pain that can significantly reduce quality of life. Chronic pain is also linked to a host of other health factors, including mental health conditions, addiction, and more. If we want to create better outcomes for these issues, it’s clear that we need more effective solutions for pain – and that’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show.  

On this episode of The Model Health Show, double board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen is back to share groundbreaking principles from his new book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain. Dr. Amen’s mission is to end mental illness by helping people optimize their brain health, and his new book offers a roadmap to healing from pain and living a more peaceful, joyful life. 

In this interview, you’re going to learn about the role the brain plays in fueling pain, healing mechanisms you can use to calm the brain and break out of negative cycles, and so much more. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, whether it be emotional or physical, I hope Dr. Amen’s message of healing and hope resonates with you. So click play and enjoy the show! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • How many people in the US are living with chronic pain. (0:42)
  • The connection between pain and the opioid epidemic. (1:55) 
  • What the three pain circuits in the brain are. (4:21)
  • The doom loop and how it creates pain. (6:26)
  • Why antidepressants can be effective at reducing pain. (8:00)
  • What percentage of children are suffering from chronic pain. (13:24)
  • The role of opiates, their risks, and the importance of creating an exit strategy. (14:59)
  • How pain has a ripple effect throughout families and society. (18:35)
  • The connection between rage and pain. (22:17)
  • Which supplements to take for better mood. (35:34)
  • What the RELIEF acronym means. (38:40)
  • Why you can’t believe everything you think. (39:07)
  • How to engage in brain healthy habits. (44:22)
  • Why understanding your agency to create change can be pivotal. (44:56)
  • How to use breathing exercises to calm your brain and reduce pain. (50:09)
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