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What to Do When a Loved One is in Denial About Their Health Dec 25, 2018

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It can be hard enough just to focus on maintaining our own health day to day, so having a partner who is on board with your plight can make a huge positive difference. However, when loved ones are in denial about their own health, it can make your efforts much more difficult. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen teach how you can reframe the discussion of mental/brain health in order to help the ones your love get their brains right.

The Biggest Takeaways from Dr. Amen's New Book Dec 24, 2018

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As we wrap up the discussion of topics covered in Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, Daniel and Tana discuss the major takeaways you can plant in your own life right now. Learn how these tiny habits can make an enormous difference in your life and leave you feeling better fast.

Alcohol: The Holiday Spirit(s) You're Better Off Without Dec 20, 2018

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Many of us look for ways to cope with the holidays at the bottom of the bottle. Whether it's dealing with your crazy aunt, masking your insecurities around successful siblings, or fighting off depression, it's all too easy to turn to alcohol to help us survive the holiday season. But are we actually making things worse? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on why it's a good idea to steer clear of booze during the holiday season.

Have a Happier Holiday by Maintaining Perspective Dec 19, 2018

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Tis' the season, but many of us are anything but jolly this time of year. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some tips to keep your perspective intact and keep those holiday blues at bay.

Dr. Amen's Tips for a Brain Healthy Holiday Dec 18, 2018

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For most of us, the holidays are typically the least healthy time of year. So what do we do to keep ourselves accountable and feeling great through our holiday break? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you the tips you need to make it through the holidays with your brain health intact.

How to Break the Self-Defeating Holiday Cycle Dec 17, 2018

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In honor of Tana's achieving second-degree black belt status, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss how training habits and willpower come into play during the holiday season. Learn how to break the cycle of surrender that many of us succumb to during this time of year, and how the mantra "a black belt is just a white belt that never quits" relates to our struggles with health issues during the holidays and all year-round.

Dopamine Drip: What Happens When the Brain Releases Too Much? Dec 13, 2018

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In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into the mailbag to answer reader questions. The discussion ranges from the differences between hypnosis and meditation to the effects of too much dopamine in the brain.

SUGAR: Why Are You Addicted to It? Dec 12, 2018

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Let's be honest, we all know that sugar is detrimental to our health, and we'd surely feel better if we were to just break up with sugar and be done with it. But why is breaking up so hard to do? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss why our relationship with sugar is like dating the bad boy, and while it may make us feel good for a short amount of time, eventually it leaves us feeling terrible.

Love & the Brain: The 6 Types Dec 11, 2018

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Most people view love as a singular expression, but did you know that the Greeks had 6 different words for love, all based on specific types of expression? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen define these 6 types of love, and then discuss how each of them relate to the health of your brain.

Why A Healthy Brain is Crucial to Your Motivation Levels Dec 10, 2018

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The word "should' seems to be inherently problematic. Why else is it that whenever we hear that we "shouldn't" do something, the first thing we think about is doing it? As we continue our discussion on how to feel better fast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen illustrate the importance perspective plays when it comes to motivating ourselves to get what we want.

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