TMHS 165: 12 Principles To Change Your Brain And Change Your Life - With Dr. Daniel Amen

Published: July 6, 2016, 12:18 a.m.

An ever expanding mystery to biologist and physicist alike, the human brain is truly the final frontier in understanding our universe, our world, and ourselves.

The form and function of your brain literally dictates everything about you. Your ability to choose papaya over Pop Tarts, your ability to choose forgiveness over hate, and your ability to choose courage over fear are all governed by that magnificent 3 pound organ resting inside of your head.

Your brain directs hormone function, activation of genetic programs, management of all of your senses and how you experience the world, and so much more. Today you\u2019ll get an accelerated, easy-to-understand masterclass on brain basics.

Dr. Daniel Amen is a prolific physician, writer, and speaker who has been a pioneer in transforming our society\u2019s understanding of the human brain, and how the function of our brain deeply impacts every area of our lives.

There might not be any information you\u2019ll ever receive that can have a greater impact on your life. If you can change your brain, you can literally change everything about your reality. Learn from Dr. Amen what you can do to ensure you have the best brain possible. Avoid things that hurt your brain, and indulge in the things that help it. Let\u2019s do this!

In this episode you'll discover:
  • Why eating the wrong kind of fats can damage your brain.
  • What brain\xa0SPECT\xa0imaging is (and why it\u2019s so life-changing!).
  • Why\xa0adequate sleep\xa0is crucial for brain health.
  • 12 principles to change your brain and change your life.
  • Why a healthy brain is the\xa0#1 key for success\xa0in any area.
  • Why the notion of free will is a very, very grey area.
  • What makes your brain an\xa0\u201cenergy hog\u201d.
  • How soft your brain actually is (this will really surprise you!).
  • Shocking reports\xa0on the relationship between soccer and brain damage.
  • What Dr. Amen discovered in his NFL concussion studies.
  • How\xa0alcohol consumption\xa0impacts your brain.
  • How brain health relates to\xa0sexual health.
  • Why there\u2019s actually\xa0different types\xa0of anxiety, depression, and ADD.
  • Why brain aging is optional (this is important!).
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