<p>In this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Daniel Amen is joined by Olympic bronze medal-winning pole vaulter (and viral sensation) Alysha Newman for a discussion on how she was able to overcome setbacks, break through her mental hurdles, and ultimately achieve her dreams. Dr. Amen and Alysha discuss the role the "Doom Loop" can play in those looking to attain peak performance, and how turning attention to the "Healing Loop" can help to reduce or eliminate both physical and emotional pain, setting the stage for victory.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:52 Alysha’s Olympic Journey/Concussion</p> <p>04:52 Alysha and Dr. Amen Team Up</p> <p>09:04 Automatic Negative Thoughts</p> <p>11:06 Sponsor</p> <p>11:30 The Doom Loop</p> <p>14:28 Irlen Syndrome</p> <p>16:14 The Healing Loop</p> <p>17:09 Positivity Bias Training</p> <p>19:35 The Rule of 12</p> <p>22:15 EMDR/Ankle Injury</p> <p>27:08 Embracing Brain Health</p> <p>34:08 Work Highlights</p> <p>41:31 Proving People Wrong Vs. Proving People Right</p> <p>46:34 Paris Olympics</p> <p>49:56 Sponsor</p> <p>51:15 Bronze Medal</p> <p>55:46 Courage</p> <p>56:50 Presence</p> <p>58:10 Gold Medal Elite Brain Affirmation</p> <p>1:01:22 One Page Miracle</p> <p>1:06:15 Alysha’s Brain SPECT Scan</p> <p>1:09:44 Purpose</p> <p>1:11:18 Wrap Up</p>