The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast

In the fourth and final episode in a series with Brain Maker author Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Perlmutter discuss an incredibly effective treatment for those who suffer from gut/brain related illnesses. But beware, this procedure is not for the squeamish!

Why is it that we so often turn to unhealthy food for comfort, even when deep down we know that food is contributing to this discomfort? The answers may surprise you. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined again by Dr. David Perlmutter for a discussion on the food industry, specifically how it genetically engineers foods to act on certain areas of your brain, making it harder to resist.

With all the mixed and contradictory messages about what does and does not constitute a healthy diet, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen is once again joined by Grain Brain author Dr. David Perlmutter to discuss the surprising things science tells us about what to eat and what not to eat.

Current scientific research has shown that the quickest, most efficient methods to dramatically change your health are centered around your diet and your lifestyle. But, as Dr. David Perlmutter states, people aren’t generally exposed to this type of information, because no company has a monetary stake in it. In the first episode of a 4-part series with Dr. Perlmutter, he and Dr. Daniel Amen discuss the specific ways certain lifestyle changes can drastically improve your health.

To wrap up this series on happiness, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen introduce a new strategy, that when followed can dramatically change your life. The strategy is centered around a process that involves taking inventory of your life’s history, assessing how your actions have historically brought you closer or further from your goals, and then making the necessary adjustments to you’re your way towards a happy ending.

When a relationship is good, it can provide us with a seemingly endless sense of joy and well-being, but when it’s bad, it can drive us to our deepest depressions and can even lead some to commit horrible acts. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen continue their discussion on happiness, this time with a focus on relationships.

Our habits play a giant role in determining our level of happiness. That’s why it’s vital for us to choose and live the habits that are most likely to bring about feelings of positivity and joy. In the second episode of a series on happiness, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you a list of habits you can adopt to increase your feelings of well-being.

Do you know what makes you happy? Sure, a cute puppy or a kiss from a loved one can put a smile on your face, but do you know what takes place in the brain to induce feelings of happiness? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen explain how the structure and function of your brain can cause your neurons to fire in a way that feels good.

When a loved one becomes ill, it’s often the caregiver that suffers the most. It’s crucial for caregivers to take the time to focus on themselves, not only for their own quality of life, but to help themselves to be better caregivers for their loved ones. In the last episode of a series with TV personality Leeza Gibbons, Dr. Daniel Amen and Leeza discuss the role of the caregiver.

With 2 million new brain injuries occurring in the U.S. every year, brain health is more important than ever. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and TV personality Leeza Gibbons continue their discussion on how to maintain your brain to keep your mind and memory functioning at full capacity.