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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Irlen Syndrome: The Medical Breakthrough No One Saw Coming with Helen Irlen

March 4, 2019

While helping kids with learning disabilities, Helen Irlen struggled to identify the reason why neuropsychological testing wasn’t helping to find answers in so many cases. When she finally decided to think outside the box, the result was a revelation. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by Helen Irlen as she recounts the discovery of her namesake syndrome.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities
GUEST/S Helen Irlen

Are We Sending Kids to College Too Early?

October 8, 2018

Studies show there is a massive uptick in depression, anxiety and even suicide among college students. What could be the reasons for this? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe how timing in brain development may be a major factor in how a young person handles their college experience. Daniel and Tana also illustrate which supplements may help to combat these issues.
CATEGORIES Anxiety, Child Psychiatry, Depression

Why Your Kids Should Care About Their Brain Health- Pt. 3 with Michael Peterson and Colonel Jill Chambers

August 15, 2018

Country music star Michael Peterson and his retired army colonel wife Jill Chambers have unquestionably changed their lives through the pursuit of better brain health. Now they’re taking the lessons they’ve learned and passing them on to schoolchildren through their own special programs. In part 3 of a series on these brain warriors,  Michael and Jill share their stories of teaching brain transformation with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry
GUEST/S Colonel Jill ChambersMichael Peterson

How To Help Your Kids Develop Their Brains Properly – PT. 2 with Wynford Dore

June 19, 2018

Science has shown us that the stimulation of the vestibular system (your inner ear) is crucial in development of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain hugely responsible for learning. So why are today’s children having increasingly slow development in this area? In the second part of Cerebellum Week, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by Wynford Dore for a discussion on how to make sure our children develop their cerebellum correctly and avoid learning disabilities.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry
GUEST/S Wymford Dore

Why Was Andrew Drawing Pictures of Himself Hanging From a Tree?

April 5, 2018

He had always been a happy and sweet kid, so when nine-year-old Andrew suddenly attacked a girl on the baseball field for no apparent reason, something was clearly wrong. But no one, not even his mother, could have ever anticipated what would happen next. In this special episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen tell the amazing and heartwarming story of how young Andrew’s life was changed forever.
CATEGORIES Anger Management, Child Psychiatry

Alcoholic Parents: What Does It Do To a Child’s Brain?

April 4, 2018

Studies have shown that children of alcoholic parents exhibit the same brain types as soldiers who have been in war. What is it that causes these similarities? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss what exactly happens to the children of alcoholics.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry

Pressure & Social Media: How Can You Get Your Kids to Confide In You? with Chloe Amen

January 17, 2018

In the second and final episode of a two-part series on vulnerability, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe to discuss the ways a parent can get their children to open up and be honest with them. Kids’ experience is much different these days, and with many of them trying harder and harder to be noticed on social media, it often causes a disengagement in real life. Learn how to take the steps necessary to understand your children and lead by example, and they will likely find it easier to open up and connect with you.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry
GUEST/S Chloe Amen

The Big Brain Issue of Sending Kids To College at 18

July 19, 2017

Mental health issues among college students are on the rise, and often times these problems have roots in the parenting techniques applied during upbringing. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen highlight some of the issues a parent faces when trying to adequately prepare their son or daughter for their eventual path to independence, including overprotection, supervision, culture shock, being in-touch with the current culture, and the role that the rate of brain development plays
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry

Adult Kids – Tips for Parenting a Young Adult – Part 4 of an Interview with Dr. Jim Fay

April 3, 2017

Sending your child off to college doesn’t necessarily mean your parenting duties are over. Today we learn about ways you can help your child transition into a self-sufficient adult.
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry
GUEST/S Dr. Jim Fay

How to Survive Your Teens Food Choices Without Starving Them to Death

March 21, 2017

As your kids start to make their own choices, it is important that in the early stage, they are educated and trained to make the RIGHT choices. And the truth is, realistically, that is not what's happening in many homes. So today, we're going to share with you some actionable steps that you can do to give your children a better health by helping them make the right food choices. 
CATEGORIES Child Psychiatry, Food

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