Pain
Knowing the Difference Between Pleasure and Happiness
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen chat about how too much of a good thing can lead to serious issues with misplaced satisfaction. Daniel Amen, MD: Welcome to The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast. I’m Dr. Daniel Amen. Tana Amen, BSN RN: And I’m Tana Amen. In our podcast, we provide you with the tools you need…
Read MoreAmens Answer Your Questions: Triggers, Heartbreak, and Mental Focus
Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana answer listener questions about topics ranging from how to handle living in a trauma filled environment, to advise on how to deal with a broken heart. Daniel Amen, MD: Welcome to the Brain Warrior’s Way podcast. I’m Dr. Daniel Amen. Tana Amen, BSN RN: And I’m Tana Amen. In our…
Read MoreInternet Trolls: How to Deal with Negativity
A disturbing phenomenon that has emerged over the past several years has been the rise of ‘internet trolls’, people who regularly engage in harassment and other types of negative activity online. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens take an in-depth look at these trolls and examine how and why they engage in hurtful…
Read MoreYour Emotional Brain: The Dragons from the Past
When COVID-19 brought society to a grinding halt last year, one of the first things Dr. Amen wrote was that “mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands.” While true, it may be difficult to have good mental hygiene unless you know where your issues are originating from. In Dr. Amen’s brand new…
Read MoreManage Your Pain To Sleep Better, with Dr. Shane Creado
With all the anxiety from the pandemic, getting a good night’s sleep can be hard enough. But throw chronic pain into the mix, and things can get really frustrating. Luckily, there are some strategies you can use to manage your pain to get better sleep at night. In this second episode of a series with Dr.…
Read MorePain Medication: The Pros & Cons
The usage of pain medication can be a helpful tool in coping with an injury or illness, but the fact is, some people really need pain meds and some really don’t. Add to the equation the various side effects and potential for addiction, and this delineation becomes even more critical. In this episode of The…
Read MoreHow One Mom Survived An Unthinkable Tragedy with Sandra Maddox
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Sandra Maddox for a discussion on how to cope with loss and grief. Sandra tells the heart-wrenching story of the night that her life was changed forever, and making the choice to adjust altered her life’s trajectory.
Read MoreWhy A ‘One Size Fits All’ Approach To Mental Health Doesn’t Work
When Dr. Daniel Amen first began to use SPECT imaging to look at people’s brains to help diagnoses, he had no idea how radical a change it would be for his psychiatric evaluations. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and his wife Tana discuss some of the most important lessons…
Read MoreHow to Hypnotize Yourself to Tap Into Your Potential – Pt. 3 with Dr. Mike Dow
Clinical hypnosis is a medically proven method to take control of your mind to help with things like reducing pain or anxiety. In the last segment of Hypnosis Week, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mike Dow teach you how to hypnotize yourself at home to gain mastery over your brain.
Read MoreHow Your Subconscious Brain Can Change Your Life – Pt. 1 with Dr. Mike Dow
The term “hypnosis” may bring about images of psychiatrists who dangle stopwatches in front of their patients to get them sleepy, but in fact, “clinical hypnosis” is a very real thing based on the science of chemical change brought about through mental states. In the first episode of Hypnosis Week, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined…
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