Dr. Daniel Amen on The Secret to Ending Mental Illness | Health Theory

Published: Feb. 27, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his methods for healing the brain, the importance of intergenerational trauma, and things you can do right now to improve your mental health. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDaniel talks about the end of mental illness [1:31] \nDaniel believes the stigma surrounding mental illness comes from misunderstanding [2:34] \nDaniel discusses the impact of prayer on the brain [4:52] \nThe first thing Daniel recommends is never pharmaceuticals [8:51] \nTom and Daniel discuss meditation and neurofeedback [10:21] \nYour body responds to every single thought you have [13:28] \nWhy is hypnosis so powerful? [14:44] \nDaniel explains how to use hypnosis effectively [16:24] \nHypnosis allows you to deal with trauma in a place that\u2019s completely safe [20:11] \nDaniel believes that we carry memories from our ancestors [21:20] \nDaniel describes a good diet for brain health [27:41] \nDaniel explains why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber can help with brain health [28:22] \nDon\u2019t believe every stupid thing you think! [29:33] \nHow to create good \u201ctiny brain habits\u201d [30:39] \nDaniel asks everyone he works with to start with the \u201cone page miracle\u201d [34:02] \nThe end of mental illness begins with a revolution in brain health [35:40] \nDaniel describes some toxins that you might not be aware of [37:18] \nOf the 11 major risk factors for brain illness, being overweight includes five [39:25] \nEating unhealthy food is not a reward. It\u2019s a punishment. [43:04] \nDaniel describes the number one thing we do to damage our health [45:14]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW DANIEL:\xa0WEBSITE: danielamenmd.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/32nHHdN\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2vcPfEe\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/3c4NEkt\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices