Change Your Brain Every Day

What if the biggest source of your anxiety isn't the world around you—but the thoughts inside your own mind? In part 2 of the anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen And Tana breaks down what's really happening in your brain when anxiety takes over—and why trying to "fight" your thoughts often makes things worse. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, he explains how negative thought patterns form, how they hijack your emotional state, and most importantly, how you can take back control. You'll learn practical, science-backed strategies to calm mental chaos, stop overthinking spirals, and retrain your brain for peace. From identifying "automatic negative thoughts" (ANTs) to building healthier neural pathways, this conversation offers tools you can start using immediately. If you've ever felt trapped in your own head, this episode will show you a different way forward—one where you're no longer at the mercy of every thought that crosses your mind.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why your brain gets stuck in anxiety loops

The hidden impact of negative thinking patterns

Simple techniques to challenge and reframe your thoughts

How to build a calmer, more resilient mind

 
This isn't about suppressing your thoughts—it's about understanding them, reshaping them, and finally finding the mental clarity you've been looking for.

This episode features information, tips, and how to's on food and its effects on the brain. Dr. Uma Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, writer for the Harvard Health blog, and author of the book "This is Your Brain on Food".

Anxiety is not just a feeling—it's a brain health issue. In this week's episode of part 1 of their anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana dive into the neuroscience of anxiety and practical, evidence-based ways to improve mental well-being. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, they offers tools to calm the mind, build resilience, and optimize brain function. Change your brain—and you can change your life.
 
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Has Your Head Injury Contributed To Your Mental Health Issues?
You don't need to suffer a concussion or be knocked unconscious to have head trauma. Taking a bad fall as a child, in a car accident, or simply having played a contact sport, like football or soccer, can lead to memory issues later in life. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occurred decades earlier can cause lasting damage, and most people don't even realize that they've had one.
 
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Your story didn't end when childhood did. It adapted. It survived. And it lives in your body. In this podcast, Dr. Amen is joined by actress Brittany Snow. They explore the lasting impact of early experiences, the science of stored trauma, and the quiet ways it shapes your relationships, habits, and sense of self. More importantly, we talk about healing—what it looks like, how it feels, and how to begin. Brittany bravely shares her battle with sleep related issues, a past eating disorder and battling anxiety.