The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast

With Dr. Daniel & Tana Amen

Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are changing the way we look at the brain and its direct connection to all things wellness. From weight loss to love and happiness to overcoming mental conditions like anxiety, depression and ADD. They deliver practical, everyday tips for building the best brain and best life possible. Click on one of the episodes below to listen today! You can also find The Brain Warrior’s Way on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Play.

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Can Anxiety be Treated Holistically?

January 14, 2021

This episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast features the first Brain Warrior Q&A of the new year. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen tackle listener questions from such topics as treating anxiety holistically, the different types of ADD, Daniel and Tana’s personal supplement regiments, as well as their favorite meditation practices.  
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD, Anxiety

ADHD During a Pandemic

January 13, 2021

People with ADHD, and those they live with, can be under enormous amounts of stress even without a pandemic. But as quarantine life drags on, an even darker side of ADHD is emerging. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a Brain Warrior look into recent current events to help shed some light on how we can achieve and maintain our brain and overall health, even when some of the chips seem to be stacked against us. 
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD

Doomscrolling: What It Does to Your Mental Health

January 12, 2021

In this boiling political climate, many of us are finding ourselves glued to Twitter or other online news sources to keep up with everything that’s going on. But at what point are we merely “doomscrolling” and causing harm to our brains? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the phenomenon of doomscrolling, and then tell you specific strategies you can use to keep this harmful form of social media addiction at bay. 
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD, Addiction

Tips to Supercharge Your Morning Routine, with Dave Asprey

December 30, 2020

When it comes to daily routines, small details matter, and no one knows this more than bio-hacking authority Dave Asprey. Minor tweaks and changes in how you perform your daily tasks can have a huge effect on how you feel and how you function. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dave and Tana Amen discuss some of these “bio-hacks”, including some additions you can add to your coffee to make it a much healthier part of your morning routine.  For more info on Dave Asprey's new book "Fast This Way", visit https://www.amazon.com/Fast-This-Way-Inflammation-High-Performing/dp/0062882864
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD
GUEST/S Dave Asprey

Mental Health & COVID-19 Questions Answered

August 20, 2020

In the fourth and final episode of this week’s series on pandemic pandemonium, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your most pressing questions about regarding COVID-19 and brain health in general. This episode features such topics as how to boost serotonin, managing OCD disorder during a pandemic, COVID and brain damage, autism/ADHD, and supplements to help boost activity in the frontal lobes. 
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD, OCD

How to Make the Most of Quarantine

August 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our society as a whole, but it has also drastically changed how people are spending their time. Generally, people are eating more unhealthy food, spending more time on the couch, and becoming more burdened with brain health issues like ADD, anxiety, and depression. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you some ideas to make your daily life more productive, more satisfying, and healthier. 

Is Your Sugar Addiction Stressing You Out? With Dr. Uma Naidoo

July 30, 2020

The last thing we need in our lives right now is more stress. The world has become full of uncertainties, and how we respond will play a big role in dictating our emotional health. But what if the stress is coming from within? In the fourth and final episode in a series with “This is Your Brain on Food” author Dr. Uma Naidoo, she and the Amens discuss how certain foods (especially sugar) are affecting your brain and leaving you feeling stressed out. For more info on Dr. Naidoo’s new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, visit https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822

The Connection Between ADHD and the Foods You Eat, with Dr. Uma Naidoo

July 29, 2020

Food is medicine for your mind. What you put in your body BECOMES your body, so if you’re stuggling with brain health-related issues, the best place to start is on your plate. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are once again joined by Harvard health blog writer Dr. Uma Naidoo for a discussion on which foods can help you increase your focus and attention. For more info on Dr. Naidoo’s new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, visit https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822

How to Calm Your Anxiety Through Your Diet, with Dr. Uma Naidoo

July 28, 2020

Due to the pandemic, anxiety prescriptions have more than doubled. Although people are more anxious than ever, the choice to start taking anxiety meds is a big decision and comes with its own set of side effects. Luckily, there are some natural ways to treat your anxiety, and it all starts in the kitchen. In the second episode of a series with “This is Your Brain on Food” author Dr. Uma Naidoo, she and the Amens discuss which foods will help you feel better and relax, and which ones will cause your anxiety to skyrocket. For more info on Dr. Naidoo’s new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, visit https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822

This is Your Brain on Food, with Dr. Uma Naidoo

July 27, 2020

As the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, writer for the Harvard Health blog, and author of the new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, Dr. Uma Naidoo is on the cutting scientific edge of how your food affects your brain. In this first episode of a series with Dr. Naidoo, she and the Amens discuss holistic guidelines for keeping your brain in top shape. For more info on Dr. Naidoo’s new book “This is Your Brain on Food”, visit https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822
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