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Parental Hypocrisy: How it Affects Children Nov 17, 2020

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In this week's series of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, we are looking back at some of the key moments from Tana's life that shaped her into who she is today, with anecdotes taken from her new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child". In this episode, Tana and Dr. Amen examine Tana's turbulent relationship with her father, and how the divide between his spoken values and reality changed Tana's perception of both him and people in general.

For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event

How Stacked Stressors Take a Toll on Your Brain Nov 16, 2020

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In Tana Amen's upcoming book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", she inventories the packed bag of stressors she carried early in her life. Luckily for her, she found a way to build strength out of her chaos. But what happens when stressors in your own life begin to stack to a seemingly insurmountable height? This episode features a discussion in which Tana and Dr. Amen describe what stacked stressors can do the brain and body, and how you can keep your mind under control while you remove some of that weight off your shoulders.

For info on Tana Amen's upcoming free live virtual event, visit tanaamen.com/event

Do You Have Trouble Managing Your Protective Reflex? Nov 12, 2020

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In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana opens up about the trauma she experienced as a child, and how it has shaped the way she approaches situations as an adult. Touching on some of the lessons learned in her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child," Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen discuss the importance of having a clear voice, and what can happen if that voice is silenced.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com

What Happens When You Can't Get Past Childhood Trauma Nov 11, 2020

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When Tana Amen's mother decided to remarry, Tana hadn't yet met her mom's groom-to-be. After they were married, things took a turn for the worse. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana and Dr. Daniel Amen talk about shame and denial that can remain hidden in the brain even into adulthood, and why a parent's inability to deal with some situations can make things even worse for their children.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com

Why Some People Disconnect to Deal with Separation Anxiety Nov 10, 2020

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When Tana Amen was a child, an environment filled with chaos and unreliability led her to feel anxious when alone. Surprisingly, one of the ways Tana chose to deal with her anxiety was to disconnect from all of those around her. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana explain why this is common in people with past trauma, and how past hurts can manifest later in a person's psyche.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com

How Trauma is Passed On Through Your Genes Nov 09, 2020

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We know that sometimes traumas from your past can linger and affect your present, but did you know that traumas from someone else's past can do the same thing? Surprisingly, this is actually possible through a phenomenon called epigenetics. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss epigenetics, in particular the story of Tana's grandmother, whose trauma has manifested for generations.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com

Why Failure is the Real "F" Word Nov 05, 2020

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Tana Amen is not a fan of the word "failure", because it implies a permanent state rather than a part of a larger process. Instead, she prefers the word "falling", because it implies that you can always get back up. In this episode of the podcast, Tana shares some stories of "falling" from her new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child," such as the story of Thomas, who made a huge turnaround in his life after changing some of his habits to allow him to focus better.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781400220762/the-relentless-courage-of-a-scared-child/

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Nov 04, 2020

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One of the surprising things Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen have learned in their encounters with addicts is that the treatment centers they visit often feed them bad, unhealthy food. The problem is that this food affects their brains, thus making it even harder for them to stick to the new patterns necessary for their recovery. In this episode, Tana Amen shares how one of these experiences encouraged her to create a system of healthy eating that works, even for those on a tight budget.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781400220762/the-relentless-courage-of-a-scared-child/

Growing up in Chaos: How Does It Affect Your Brain & Thought Process? Nov 03, 2020

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In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share some of the biggest lessons learned from Tana's new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child." Tana discusses such topics as suffering silently with an eating disorder, grocery shopping with a gangbanger, and how growing up with constant trauma in her life changed her perceptions of other people, and why she needed to overcome those biases.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781400220762/the-relentless-courage-of-a-scared-child/

Overcoming Childhood Trauma as an Adult Nov 02, 2020

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This week of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast kicks off a special series based on Tana Amen's brand new book "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child." Each episode will feature insights and anecdotes from Tana's book that will inspire others to overcome past anxiety, depression, trauma, and guilt. In this episode, Tana reveals a how a reluctant interaction with a group of recovering addicts forced her into a shocking revelation that changed her life forever.

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781400220762/the-relentless-courage-of-a-scared-child/

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