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How the Immune System Really Works, with Dr. Parris Kidd May 04, 2020

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Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are trying to find ways to strengthen their immune system to have a better chance against the virus. Yet not many people understand how the immune system really works, and therefore don't know how to best support it. In the first episode of a series with nutritional scientist Dr. Parris Kidd, he and the Amens discuss the makeup of your immune system, and how you can support it to help you rather than harm you.

How to Prepare Your Children for the Internet, with Dr. Lisa Strohman Apr 30, 2020

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Kids' brains are still undeveloped when they get access to the internet, so they lack the frontal lobe function to make safe, intelligent decisions on their own. Yet most parents don't teach them about the internet first, so they don't know what to expect when going online. In the fourth and final episode of a series with Dr. Lisa Strohman, she and the Amens help you to prepare your kids to navigate the internet responsibly and help them understand the importance of maintaining privacy.

Should Parents Monitor their Kids' Cell Phones? With Dr. Lisa Strohman Apr 29, 2020

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Many children's main source of social interaction happens virtually, whether through texts, apps, or even gaming platforms. Unfortunately, this often leaves them vulnerable for exposure to a variety of online predators. So what can parents do to avoid this? In the third episode in a series with Dr. Lisa Strohman, she and the Amens discuss how a parent can monitor their children's online activities, thus protecting them from both addictions and from dangerous people.

The Hidden Psychology of Technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman Apr 28, 2020

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Tech companies have a long history of using neuroscience to hook children at a young age, such as giving them access to Google suite accounts in the classroom. However, as Dr. Lisa Strohman illustrates, you can't choose between technology and psychology, you must learn how to use both responsibly. In this second episode with Strohman, the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, she and the Amens discuss how you can help your kids avoid attention hijack.

Is Quarantine Causing Online Addiction in Children? With Dr. Lisa Strohman Apr 27, 2020

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With schools and organized activities shutting down during the coronavirus quarantine, kids are stuck at home with limited options to occupy their time. As a result, many are turning to online activities, such as binge watching and video game marathons. What can parents do to keep them from becoming addicted to this behavior? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen welcome back Dr. Lisa Strohman for a discussion on how to monitor kids while at home.

How the Hierarchy of Needs Shift During a Pandemic, with Dr. Derwin Gray Apr 23, 2020

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When people's lives are upended, it has a tendency to shift their focus of priorities. It turns out that there's one crucial thing that can bring fulfillment despite one's circumstances. In the final episode of a series with NFL player, pastor, and author Dr. Derwin Gray, he and the Amens discuss where to bring your attention in a time of crisis.

How to Love and Respect Yourself, with Dr. Derwin Gray Apr 22, 2020

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Most of us are aware that the best use of our gifts in life is to help others. But what if we have trouble defining what are unique gifts are? Usually the problem is one of self-respect. In the third episode of a series with NFL player-turned author and pastor Dr. Derwin Gray, he and the Amens discuss how to find your intrinsic value and use it to the advantage of not only yourself, but of those around you.

How You Can Use Your Pain To Your Advantage, with Dr. Derwin Gray Apr 21, 2020

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With so many people's lives thrown into sudden disarray, some are examining what it is that makes life good in the first place. For author/pastor Dr. Derwin Gray, the concepts of happiness and purpose are intimately connected. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Gray and the Amen's touch on why the good life is not about good things happening to you, but about finding your purpose to bring your own good into the world.

From the Gridiron to the Pulpit: Finding Purpose, with Dr. Derwin Gray Apr 20, 2020

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In difficult times, an uplifting story of transformation can get us thinking about how we can change our own lives for the better. The story of Dr. Derwin Gray, a former NFL player-turned author and pastor, proves that we have the ability to move forward beyond any circumstance. In the first episode of a series with Dr. Gray, he chronicles the details in his life that led to a new focus on spreading a positive message.

How to Create Energy to Help Transform Your Life, with Julianne Hough Apr 16, 2020

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Many people have learned the hard way that if you want to change something in your life, such as losing weight, you must first find the energy inside you to put towards changing a routine. In this final episode in a series with Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how you can find and raise that energy to fuel your transformation.

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