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The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig Sep 19, 2019

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Many of the neurological issues prevalent in our society are the result of a conscious effort of the food industry to confuse and conflate the differences between pleasure and happiness. So what exactly does this mean? In the last episode of a series with "The Hacking of the American Mind" author Robert Lustig, Dr. Amen and Lustig describe how the crucial differences between dopamine and serotonin are disrupting our health.

Why You Should Never Drink Fruit Juice with Dr. Robert Lustig Sep 18, 2019

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Fruit juice has long been considered a healthier alternative to soft drinks like Pepsi and Sprite, but unfortunately this is far from accurate. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen is again joined by "Fat Chance" author Robert Lustig for a discussion on why fruit is good for your body while fruit juice is not, and why we need to shift our focus to protecting the liver and feeding the gut.

Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig Sep 17, 2019

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Back in 1955, President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, prompting a nationwide inquiry as to what was causing cardiovascular disease. The two camps of thinking centered around either fat or sugar as the culprit. Fat won out and was subsequently demonized. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, author Robert Lustig and Dr. Daniel Amen explain why this was the wrong decision, and the eventual fallout that resulted from this misconception.

The Surprising Reason People are Overweight with Dr. Robert Lustig Sep 16, 2019

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In Robert Lustig's early work as a pediatric endocrinologist, he began studying the effect certain molecules had on the body's organs. What he found was a stunning connection between fructose and liver function, which helps explain the reason for today's obesity epidemic. In the first episode of a series with the author of "Fat Chance," Dr. Daniel Amen and Lustig discuss how and why fructose is making people fat.

Getting Better Together: Peer Support & EMDR Sep 12, 2019

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Throughout their careers, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod have seen first-hand the importance of peer support to the healing process. In this last episode in a series on first responders and the brain, Dr. Amen and Dr. Bohl-Penrod share some of their personal stories of how EMDR turned other people's lives around.

These Jobs are Toxic: The Lessons We Learned from 9/11 Sep 11, 2019

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Our first responders often operate in the most toxic environments, but, until recently, little or no effort has been made to keep those toxins contained. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod discuss the lessons learned by the first responder community after 9/11 and the steps that are being taken to improve conditions.

First Responders & Mental Struggles: The Leading Causes of Brain Illness Sep 10, 2019

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First responders are or on the frontline of the war for our health, and, as a result, they can often suffer in silence. After all, who is going to help the helpers? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod discuss the symptoms most often seen, the factors that are causing them, and the best, most effective ways of getting these heroes the help they deserve.

First Responders & Mental Struggles: Who Helps the Helpers? Sep 09, 2019

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Dr. Amen is joined by Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod to discuss her work as the Director of The Counseling Team International. They talk about Dr. Bohl-Penrod's husband's struggles as a police officer and how that led her to the work she does, as well as the stigma around seeking help as a first responder.

The Healthy Habits You Need to Change Your Brain + Body Sep 05, 2019

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In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into some of our listener questions to give you the answers you need to get your brain and body right. This episode tackles such topics as brain types, help for focus, and taking supplements before and after general anesthesia for a surgery. If you'd like Daniel and Tana to answer your question in an episode, be sure to visit brainwarriorswaypodcast.com to submit.

The 6 Steps to Ending Mental Illness Sep 04, 2019

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While the incidence of cancer has been experiencing a decline, the incidence of mental illness continues to trend upward. Why is this? In the third episode of a series based on Dr. Daniel Amen's recently filmed PBS special "Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind", Dr. Amen outlines the 6 steps to ending mental illness, and how to take these steps to help you or your loved one get on the right track.

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