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Change Your Brain Every Day

Change Your Brain Every Day

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen 1004 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

New York Times bestselling authors, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are your personal Brain Warrior Guides to help you win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity. Learn how you can take control of your brain and body for the rest of your life.

Episodes

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
This Is What You're Getting Wrong in Parenting May 8, 2026 05:28 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? In this video clip, taken from Dr. Amen's television special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", he reveals the approach you should consider taking when it comes to your kids' strugg
The Kindness Effect: How Your Brain Changes When You Care with Jedidiah Thurner May 4, 2026 43:33 In this fascinating episode, brain health expert Daniel Amen joins forces with special guest Jedidiah Thurner to explore the surprising neuroscience behind kindness. Together, they unpack how simple acts of compassion can rewire your brain, boost mental health, and even improve your physical well-being.   From the chemistry of empathy to the long-term effects of positive behavior on brain funct
Faith & Brain Health with Pastor Miles McPherson May 1, 2026 28:47 In this week's mini-episode, Dr. Amen sits down with Pastor Miles McPherson for a live conversation on faith and brain health at the Rock Church in San Diego, CA.
Trapped to Triumphant: Justin McMillen on Breaking Addiction & Finding Purpose in Recovery Apr 27, 2026 55:23 Feeling trapped is one of the most painful parts of addiction—but Justin McMillen proves that breaking free is possible. In this episode, he walks through the key turning points that helped him shift from feeling powerless to taking back control. After years of battling his own addiction, Justin McMillen set out to help others recover from addiction. In 2008, he established Tree House Sober Livin

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