Addiction
How to Break the Prison Cycle- PT. 1 with James Ackerman
It’s been estimated that a staggering 77% of inmates will be arrested for a new crime within five years of being released from prison. James Ackerman, CEO of Prison Fellowship, has found that through his program, the rate drops all the way down to 17%. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr.…
Read MoreCan Childhood Trauma Lead to Chronic Illnesses? PT.3 – Dr. Wayne Jonas
In the third and final episode of a series with Dr. Wayne Jonas, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how childhood trauma factors in to chronic conditions. As Dr. Jonas outlines in his new book, “How Healing Works,” taking an integrative approach and a patient in the driver’s seat mentality, you can find ways…
Read MoreWhat’s the Alternative to Opioid Medication? PT.2 – Dr. Wayne Jonas
For the first time in years, the human life expectancy recently went down instead of up. Many believe that the opioid crisis is to blame. In the second episode of a series with Dr. Wayne Jonas, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss why removing opioid medications from the equation won’t necessarily solve the problem.…
Read MoreEating Disorders: Are There Multiple Types? with Dr. Jennifer Farrell
In today’s media-centric society, body image is as big a topic as ever. In the second episode of a two-part series with Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Tana and her discuss the many different types of eating disorders, their common causes, and ways to take the first step towards healthier eating habits.
Read MoreSubstance Abuse: How Can You Help A Loved One Overcome Addiction?
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by Dr. Jennifer Farrell, a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist. We discuss how the moral vs. medical mindset affects the barriers of communication that tend to exist with one who suffers from addiction, as well as strategies for rebuilding that healthy connection.…
Read MorePressure & Social Media: How Can You Get Your Kids to Confide In You?
In the second and final episode of a two-part series on vulnerability, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe Amen to discuss the ways a parent can get their children to open up and be honest with them. Kids’ experience is much different these days, and with many of them trying harder and harder…
Read MoreHow Does Social Media Affect Children’s Everyday Lives?
In part 2 of a series with child psychiatrist Dr. Jay Faber, Tana Amen and Dr. Faber dig into the topic of social media, and how it affects today’s youth. With some children spending as much as 5-7 hours a day on social media, it’s becoming more and more important that we understand the effect…
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