Addiction
How Can You Tell If You’re A Victim of Abuse? – Pt. 1
With an ever-increasing exposure on harassment issues in society, it’s important to get an understanding of what abuse actually is. In the first episode of a series centered on abuse, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe the different types of abuse, and how to recognize when it’s happening to you. Tana also shares her…
Read MoreHow The Karate Master Sustains His Victories – Pt.3, with Senior Master Bob White
In the third and final episode on overcoming hardships with hall of fame Kenpo Karate Senior Master Bob White, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the strategies involved in sustaining the rewards won in life’s victories, such as your support group, and coach-ability.
Read MoreHow This Karate Master Defeated his Greatest Opponent- Pt. 2 with Senior Master Bob White
Everybody gets knocked down at one point or another, and we’ve all heard that what’s most important is that we get back up. But just how, exactly, do we do that? In part 2 of a series with hall of fame karate Senior Master Bob White, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how to use…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Being “Tough” Isn’t Enough? Pt. 1 with Senior Master Bob White
When you’re the tough, wise person that others come to for help, how can you seek help for yourself? In the first episode of a series on overcoming hardships, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by hall of fame karate teacher Senior Master Bob White to discuss his unique set of life circumstances,…
Read MoreCan Vaping Lead to Cigarette Smoking? PT.3 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
E-cigarettes has become increasingly popular among today’s teens. Companies like Juul are producing E-cigarettes that come in many flavors, and that are less harmful than cigarettes. But what are the drawbacks? In the last episode of a series with addiction specialist Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Dr. Daniel Amen dives into the subject of vaping to determine…
Read MoreWhat is the Link Between Social Media & Depression? PT. 2 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
There’s no question that social media has changed modern society for better or worse. Some say that social media makes us more connected, but is this really true? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by addiction specialist Dr. Jennifer Farrell for a discussion on the physical effects social media has on the brain.…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse & Mental Health Issues: Which Causes Which? PT. 1 With Dr. Jennifer Farrell
In a psychiatric discussion reminiscent of the age-old “chicken or the egg” debate, Dr. Jennifer Farrell and Dr. Daniel Amen explore the question of what comes first, substance abuse or mental health issues? It’s no surprise that there is a direct correlation between the two, and addiction specialist Dr. Farrell describes common scenarios among patients,…
Read MoreWhat Causes Conflict Seeking Behavior?
Why is it that certain people cause you to feel like you need to walk on eggshells around them? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal a surprising cause for this type of behavior that has more to do with the physical function of the brain…
Read MoreLessons I Learned from Criminals- PT. 3 with James Ackerman
In the final episode of a series with Prison Fellowship CEO, James Ackerman shares some of the life lessons he’s learned from rehabilitating inmates and changing lives, such as understanding the context of criminals’ lives.
Read MoreForgiveness: Why It’s So Important- PT. 2 with James Ackerman
Sometimes the most difficult challenges we face in life are centered around those who have wronged us in some way. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman for a discussion on some of the more extreme cases of forgiveness.…
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