<p>Feeling stuck in low moods, negativity, or the never-ending “blahs”? It’s not just in your head—it’s in your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen expose the hidden biological, psychological, social, and spiritual mood stealers that quietly hijack your happiness. Tana opens up about how a cancer diagnosis—and the wrong antidepressant—sent her spiraling into darkness, and the life-saving strategies that helped her fight her way back. Plus, find out how an everyday spice—saffron—could work as well as antidepressant medication, backed by decades of research.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:57 Mood is a Brain Function</p> <p>02:45 Your Physical Brain Function Affects Your Mood</p> <p>05:48 The Physical Causes of Mood Disorders</p> <p>09:00 Taking the Wrong Medication</p> <p>11:50 Psychological/Social/Spiritual Factors</p> <p>13:46 Mood Robbers</p> <p>17:49 Sponsor</p> <p>18:30 Mood Enhancing Fakers</p> <p>24:53 Saffron</p> <p>31:53 TMG/SAMe</p> <p>35:16 Wrap Up</p> <p><a href="https://brainmd.com/">https://brainmd.com</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>If you’re tired of being tired, this episode is for you. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen break down the three biggest categories that affect your energy: what steals it, what fakes it, and what truly enhances it. From toxic people (known as “energy vampires”) to tech overload, caffeine crashes to clean supplements, you’ll learn what’s draining your spark and the best ways to boost lasting energy—without burning out.</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:58 Energy Robbers, Fakers, & Enhancers</p> <p>03:11 Uncontrolled Thoughts</p> <p>04:29 Energy Vampires</p> <p>07:43 Poor Sleep Habits</p> <p>10:00 Processed Foods & Sugar</p> <p>13:43 Decision Fatigue</p> <p>16:09 Sponsor</p> <p>16:56 Caffeine</p> <p>18:57 Adrenaline Addiction</p> <p>19:51 Social Media</p> <p>20:08 Breakfast/Nutrition</p> <p>25:08 Sunlight/Movement</p> <p>25:39 Cold Plunges/Boundaries</p> <p>27:05 Peak Energy</p> <p>32:28 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Peak Energy and other brain-healthy supplements: https://brainmd.com</p>

<p>In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with biohacker and <em>Heavily Meditated</em> author Dave Asprey to explore how meditation—and a few unexpected brain hacks—can rewire your nervous system in real time. You’ll learn Dave’s go-to “reset process” to calm your brain and body within seconds of being triggered, why most relationship conflicts have nothing to do with your partner, and the two emotional concepts adults dread most. Plus, discover a rapid-fire breathing technique to instantly destress, a controversial one-minute trick to reset your dopamine, and how intimacy can become one of the most transformative meditations of all.</p> <p><a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:38 Sponsor</p> <p>02:03 The Father of Biohacking</p> <p>05:08 Training Your Brain for Meditation</p> <p>07:40 Our Inner States Don’t Have Words</p> <p>10:40 Managing Alerts</p> <p>12:21 What Meditation Does to the Brain</p> <p>14:06 The Reset Process</p> <p>19:19 Compassion</p> <p>22:24 Joe Rogan Incident</p> <p>24:52 Building Resilience</p> <p>27:36 Connections/Removing Friction</p> <p>32:08 Creating a Meditation Practice</p> <p>33:47 Breathwork</p> <p>36:18 Entrainment Methods</p> <p>38:40 Gaining Control Over Your Nervous System</p> <p>42:48 Conscious Loving Intimacy</p> <p>45:21 Sponsor</p> <p>46:35 Wrap Up</p>

<p>Why do some conversations feel electric while others fall flat? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg (<em>The Power of Habit</em>, <em>Supercommunicators</em>) to explore what really makes people connect. You’ll learn how brain scans reveal that during powerful conversations, people’s brains literally sync up. Duhigg breaks down the three types of conversations everyone has—and why knowing which one you’re in can instantly improve your communication. Discover the surprising myths we believe about connection, and why asking deep, meaningful questions is the real secret to becoming a “supercommunicator.”</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:24 Sponsor</p> <p>01:47 Common Myths of Communication</p> <p>03:38 The 3 Categories of Communication</p> <p>08:04 Communication Skills<span> </span></p> <p>10:22 Alignment</p> <p>15:03 Mismatched Conversations</p> <p>18:02 Listening/Looking for Understanding</p> <p>21:11 The Goals of Each Type of Communication</p> <p>25:13 Connection When You Don’t Agree</p> <p>32:19 Close Relationships</p> <p>35:29 Digital Communication</p> <p>39:50 Artificial Intelligence</p> <p>40:48 Where to Start?</p> <p>46:28 Sponsor</p> <p>47:36 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Super Communicators, by Charles Duhigg:</p> <p>https://charlesduhigg.com/supercommunicators/</p>

<p>In this powerful episode, singer and former American Idol finalist Daniel Gokey reveals what he calls his “deep, dark secret”—scrupulous OCD. For the first time publicly, he shares how obsessive religious thoughts convinced him he was beyond forgiveness. Dr. Amen explains this misunderstood OCD subtype and how Gokey’s brain scans uncovered the root of his terrifying thoughts—and helped chart a path to overcoming scrupulosity.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:17 Sponsor</p> <p>02:26 Daniel/Scrupulous OCD</p> <p>05:22 OCD and Sin</p> <p>08:36 Fear of Damnation</p> <p>12:41 Compulsive Behaviors</p> <p>16:14 Thought Discipline</p> <p>20:40 The Concept of “Normal”</p> <p>22:10 Medication & Supplements</p> <p>23:55 Trauma</p> <p>26:59 First Wife’s Death</p> <p>30:16 ADD</p> <p>31:21 The 4 Circles</p> <p>37:56 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Surface)</p> <p>39:55 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Active Interior)</p> <p>44:47 Improving Daniel’s Brain</p> <p>48:23 Sponsor</p> <p>49:49 Wrap Up</p>

<p>In this must-listen episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Brandon Salawich, President and CEO of Starkey, the largest U.S.-based hearing aid manufacturer, to explore the critical link between hearing and brain health. They uncover how hearing loss isn’t just about missing sounds—it’s a major risk factor for dementia, depression, and relationship struggles. You’ll also discover surprising causes of hearing issues, including why 1 in 6 teenagers are already experiencing hearing loss. If you want to protect your brain, start by protecting your hearing—tune in to learn how.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:01 Hearing & The Brain</p> <p>01:45 Sponsor</p> <p>03:03 Hearing is One of the Major Functions of the Brain</p> <p>06:26 Hearing & Stigma</p> <p>08:23 Can Your Brain Forget Sounds?</p> <p>09:16 Overstimulation</p> <p>10:08 Brandon’s Story</p> <p>13:31 The Impact of Hearing Loss on the Brain</p> <p>14:56 Overcoming Vulnerability</p> <p>17:43 The Causes of Memory Loss</p> <p>19:41 Damage Elimination</p> <p>21:56 The Future of Hearing Augmentation/Automatic Translation</p> <p>25:30 Brands</p> <p>27:05 Hearing & AI Technology</p> <p>28:45 Comfort</p> <p>29:57 Hearing Sound for the First Time</p> <p>40:16 Superpowered Hearing</p> <p>46:31 Sponsor</p> <p>46:54 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://starkey.com/">Starkey.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://listencarefully.com/">Listencarefully.com</a></p>

<p>ADHD doesn’t have to come between you and your partner. In this practical and eye-opening episode, Dr. Amen and Tana reveal why people with ADHD may feel rejection more intensely and might be more likely to cheat on their partners. They share proven strategies to rebuild connection, improve communication, and reignite passion—both in and out of the bedroom. Plus, you’ll learn that medication isn’t the only answer for ADHD—there are powerful, natural ways to heal, reconnect, and create deeper intimacy.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:53 Tana’s Thyroid Cancer/ADD</p> <p>02:04 Serotonin & Dopamine Levels in ADD</p> <p>07:00 Rejection Sensitivity Syndrome</p> <p>08:45 Cheating</p> <p>11:18 When the Medication Wears Off</p> <p>13:18 Sponsor</p> <p>14:38 The Most Important Thing to Remember</p> <p>18:29 The Link Between Teenage Pregnancy & ADD</p> <p>21:25 The 7 Types of ADD</p> <p>26:17 What Do You Want?</p> <p>27:33 Wrap Up</p>

<p>ADHD doesn’t just impact focus—it can wreak havoc on relationships and intimacy. In this revealing episode, Dr. Amen and Tana expose the little-known ways undiagnosed or untreated ADHD can sabotage your love life, from saying hurtful things to emotional outbursts to struggles with connection and sexual satisfaction. If you or your partner have ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected in the bedroom, this episode is a must-listen. Understanding how ADHD affects intimacy is the first step to rebuilding passion and trust.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:52 ADHD & Sex</p> <p>01:54 ADHD vs ADD</p> <p>04:38 How Does ADHD Impact Relationships?</p> <p>11:33 ADHD in the Bedroom</p> <p>15:28 The “New Love” Addiction Cycle</p> <p>16:50 Sponsor</p> <p>18:05 Novelty Patterns</p> <p>19:04 ADHD Symptoms in Sex</p> <p>24:34 Dopamine</p> <p>28:30 Conflict Seeking Behavior</p> <p>30:59 Guilt vs Shame</p> <p>33:00 Practical Tips to Manage ADHD & Sex</p> <p>41:35 Wrap Up</p>

<p>Clara Woods is a neurodivergent artist who suffered a prenatal stroke, leaving her unable to speak, read, or write. Despite her challenges, Clara's vibrant artwork has been featured at world-renowned exhibits like Art Basel. In this powerful episode, Dr. Amen and Tana explore Clara’s brain scan, uncovering the remarkable ways her mind adapts. Joined by her mother, Betina, they discuss Clara’s journey, the impact of also having ADHD, and essential strategies for supporting individuals with special needs.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:23 Sponsor</p> <p>02:30 Clara & Betina</p> <p>03:57 Prenatal Stroke</p> <p>10:40 Painting</p> <p>15:19 Inspiring Others</p> <p>18:41 ADHD/Conflict Seeking Behavior</p> <p>21:56 Clara’s SPECT Scans</p> <p>27:48 How Art Helps the Mind</p> <p>30:16 Overcoming Communication Challenges</p> <p>31:41 Navigating Family Issues</p> <p>35:24 Spreading the Message of Inclusion</p> <p>37:26 Seizures and the Brain</p> <p>41:30 The Impact of ADD on the Family</p> <p>43:42 Your Brain Can Get Better</p> <p>45:09 Sponsor</p> <p>45:36 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Clarawoodscollection.com</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this heartfelt episode of <em>Change Your Brain Every Day</em>, Dr. Amen sits down with model, beauty pageant titleholder, and psychology doctoral student Brittany Bell for an intimate conversation about the realities of co-parenting three children with Nick Cannon. The former Miss Guam and Miss Arizona shares the joys and challenges of their unique family dynamic while navigating her own mental health journey. With expert insights from Dr. Amen, Brittany opens up about the profound impact of her biological father’s suicide following a historic incident of police brutality. After reviewing her brain scan—which Dr. Amen calls “stunning”—the discussion shifts to how her past influences her present, offering valuable lessons on resilience and growth. This candid episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration on navigating family, healing, and mental wellness.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:39 Sponsor</p> <p>02:48 Brittany and Nick Cannon</p> <p>05:15 Brittany’s Goals</p> <p>07:27 Anxiety</p> <p>10:38 Processing Trauma</p> <p>12:23 Black Fathering/Multiple Siblings</p> <p>14:40 Brittany’s SPECT Scan (Surface)</p> <p>15:48 Brittany’s SPECT Scan (Active Interior)</p> <p>22:20 4 Circles</p> <p>25:25 Challenging Negative Thoughts</p> <p>34:48 Father’s Police Brutality Incident & Suicide</p> <p>41:10 Supplement Recommendations</p> <p>42:20 Sponsor</p> <p>43:46 Wrap Up</p>