Dr Daniel & Tana Amen

The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen

  • Amens Answer Your Questions: Triggers, Heartbreak, and Mental Focus

Amens Answer Your Questions: Triggers, Heartbreak, and Mental Focus

Thursday 15th April 2021

Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer listener questions on trauma, heartbreak, and mental focus with practical advice on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast.
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The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast
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Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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Your Mental Health Questions Answered: Insights from Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen

Putting brain healthy habits is critical. Sometimes taking a little bit of oxytocin can really help with heartbreak.
Ever feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and wish you had a mental health expert on speed dial? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen step up to the plate, tackling listener questions that hit close to home. From navigating trauma-filled environments to mending a broken heart, they offer practical advice rooted in years of experience and research. One listener asks about coping with emotional triggers in a traumatic setting. Dr.
Amen suggests strategies to identify and manage these triggers, emphasizing the importance of curiosity over anger. Tana adds her own tips, including mindfulness exercises and the benefits of yoga or high-intensity workouts to calm the mind. Heartbreak is another hot topic. Dr. Amen recommends a surprising remedy: a small dose of oxytocin, the so-called 'love hormone', to help ease the pain.
They also delve into the effects of birth control on brain health, sharing insights that could be eye-opening for many. Ever wondered about the impact of manic episodes or psychosis on the brain? The Amens discuss brain scans and the potential for recovery post-episode. Their advice underscores the significance of brain-healthy habits, like maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise, to support mental well-being.
If you're looking for actionable tips to improve your mental focus and overall brain health, this episode is packed with valuable information. Tune in to hear Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer real-life questions with compassion and expertise, making complex topics accessible and engaging.