Podcast
How 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 MoreChallenging Gary Busey’s Memory Pt. 3 with Gary Busey
In the last episode of a series with Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey, Tana steps up and takes Gary’s signature memory challenge. Play along to see if you can make it as far as Tana did!
Read MoreHow We Are Fixing Gary Busey’s Brain- Pt. 2 with Gary Busey
Dr. Daniel Amen is on a mission to fix Gary Busey’s brain. In this episode of the podcast, they are joined by Tana Amen and Gary’s partner Stephanie to discuss the intervention techniques laid out for Gary to help him get his brain back on track. Dr. Amen describes how Gary can address all of…
Read MoreThe Traumatic Brain Injury That Changed Gary Busey’s Life- Pt. 1 with Gary Busey
In a series focused on head trauma and brain injury, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Busey. Gary describes the brain injury he suffered in 1988 from a horrific motorcycle accident, as well as how his life’s challenges have given him a unique perspective and method of defining…
Read MoreDo You Suffer from Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Depression? It May Be Your Thyroid
Psychiatrists are often quick to diagnose symptoms of brain fog and fatigue as depression, prescribe antidepressant medications, and call it good. But in large number of instances, these symptoms actually have an entirely different cause: low thyroid. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how your…
Read MoreWhy Do Mothers Suffer from Depression?
In our society we are often fed the message that motherhood should cause nothing but infinite joy and love, but if this is the case, why are do so many mothers suffer from depression? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how stress and brain chemistry can cause emotional imbalances.
Read MoreCan Drinking Alcohol Help You Live Longer?
We all know about the negative effects of heavy alcohol consumption, but is it true that there are health benefits for drinking just 1-2 glasses of wine a week? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen break down just exactly what alcohol does to your body and…
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.…
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