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Change Your Brain Every Day

Change Your Brain Every Day

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen 1004 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen guide listeners on how to improve brain health and overcome anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Each episode provides practical advice and strategies to take control of your brain and body for a healthier life.

Episodes

Holly Madison Opens Up About Her Autism Diagnosis, Battling Depression & Reveals Her Brain Scan Results Jun 29, 2026 46:06 Holly Madison joins Dr. Daniel Amen for an honest conversation about her experience with getting an adult autism diagnosis, her battle with depression, mental health, and life beyond the Playboy Mansion. She shares her personal journey, discusses the factors that may have contributed to her struggles, and reviews the results of her brain scan with Dr. Amen. Together, they explore how brain health
Hijacked Brains: The Science of Addiction and How to Heal Jun 22, 2026 57:43 On this episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, host Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with renowned addiction expert Mark Gold for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about addiction—and why it has far more to do with brain health than character or willpower.   Together, they explore how addiction physically changes the brain, why some people are more vulnerable than others, and how substances and be
A Psychiatrist's Top Tips for Dealing with Shame & Guilt Jun 19, 2026 15:33
"I Couldn't Think Straight": Jennie Garth Opens Up About Years of Unexplained Brain Fog & Memory Issues Jun 15, 2026 01:00:40 In this week's episode, Dr. Amen sits down with actress Jennie Garth. Six years ago, Jennie Garth was struggling with something she couldn't quite explain: brain fog, memory lapses, mental fatigue, and a growing fear that something wasn't right. Now, in a powerful and deeply personal conversation, Jennie sits down with Dr. Amen to uncover the science behind her symptoms, the surprising factors aff
What Brings Out Judgmental Tendencies in People? Jun 12, 2026 47:51 Responsibility is one of Tana's favorite words because it's a word that helped her get through a difficult time in her life. However, many people tend to confuse the word 'responsibility' with 'blame', which can lead to problems. As Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen share in this episode, the two words have quite different meanings. This concept, taken from Dr. Amen's upcoming book 'Your Brain is Always Li
Tarek El Moussa: Extreme Makeover Brain Health Edition Jun 8, 2026 42:53 On this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Amen sits down with real estate investor and TV personality Tarek El Moussa. Tarek came to see Dr. Amen 1-year ago and his brain was struggling. This episode is an update on Tarek's progress after a year on the Amen program. Dr. Amen delivers Tarek's brain scan results.
A Psychiatrist's Tips for Teaching Children Problem Solving Skills Jun 5, 2026 05:29 As parents, we often care so much about our children's wellbeing that we will do whatever we can to make things easier for them. However, when we step in to fix our children's problem, are we helping them or hurting them? Dr. Amen reveals the approach you should consider taking when it comes to your kids' struggles in order to raise them to be mentally strong, confident adults.   Want to schedule
iPad Childhoods: The Hidden Cost of Growing Up on Screens & Social Media with Dr. Lisa Strohman Jun 1, 2026 59:16 Should you post photos of your children's faces online? What about screen time? iPads? This week, Dr. Amen and Tana are joined by Dr. Lisa Strohman - who is an attorney, clinical psychologist, and author. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Strohman has spent more than a decade working with individual, family and adolescent clients struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, addict
EMDR: Getting Over Past Trauma for Good May 22, 2026 47:13 This in throwback episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen first began their relationship, Tana was carrying past trauma from her past experiences. Daniel suggested a unique treatment method for getting over trauma, but Tana wasn't convinced. Yet when she finally gave in and decided to give it a try, it changed everything. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens explain what EMDR is, and how it can help
Mariel Hemingway: Breaking Generational Trauma Before It Breaks You May 18, 2026 57:59 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with Mariel Hemingway to explore the deep connection between family emotional history, trauma, mental health, and hormones. During the interview, Dr. Amen shares Mariel's brain scan and explains how generational stress, childhood experiences, and emotional pain can leave lasting patterns in the brain and body. Together, they discuss healing
Taking Antidepressants (SSRIs): Pros & Cons May 15, 2026 49:55 For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it's crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the ri
I Gave My Pain to God — Everything Changed with Christine D'Clairo May 11, 2026 01:29:50 In this week's episode, Dr. Amen is joined by music singer and songwriter Christine D'Clairo. Christine opens up about the trauma that shaped her life, the silent battles she faced, and the journey toward healing. From surviving emotional pain to learning self-worth, this episode is for anyone trying to rebuild themselves after heartbreak, abuse, or loss. Dr. Amen discusses her brain SPECT scan r

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