Change Your Brain Every Day

55 minutes 30 seconds
The Second Beginning: Life After Traumatic Brain Injury with Erik Johnson
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with Stanley Cup and NHL champion Erik Johnson for a groundbreaking look inside Erik's concussion recovery. Using advanced SPECT imaging, Dr. Amen scans Erik's brain to reveal the hidden impact of his traumatic brain injury and maps areas of damage, dysfunction, and remarkable resilience that standard imaging often misses. Together, they walk through the results in real time, translating complex brain scans into a clear picture of what TBI actually does to blood flow, activity, and function. Erik gets an unflinching look at his own recovery — the progress made, the challenges still ahead, and what the science says is possible from here. This isn't just a conversation about brain injury. It's a rare, visual journey into what healing looks like from the inside out — offering hope, clarity, and actionable insight for anyone navigating their own recovery.
10 August 2026, 1:00 pm
17 minutes 17 seconds
A EMDR Therapy Session with Tish Cyrus
In this throwback episode, Dr. Daniel Amen performs eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with Tish Cyrus in order to help her process past traumas and pave the way to move on from these negative thoughts. EMDR is a gold-standard treatment method for lessening the impact that past traumas can have on your life. For more information about EMDR Therapy, visit https://www.amenclinics.com/services/.... #emdr #emdrtherapy #tishcyrus Want to schedule a visit? Our highly trained specialists can guide you through the process so you and your loved ones can get the help you deserve.

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4 August 2026, 11:14 pm
42 minutes 29 seconds
Hal Elrod Died for 6 Minutes. What He Learned About Post-Traumatic Growth Will Change How You See Adversity
Hal Elrod survived a devastating car accident that left him clinically dead for six minutes and facing a future doctors thought he'd never recover from. Instead of allowing trauma to define him, he transformed it into extraordinary personal growth. In this conversation, Hal shares the mindset shifts, daily practices, and life-changing lessons that helped him move beyond survival and into post-traumatic growth. You'll discover how to find purpose after hardship, build resilience in the face of uncertainty, and use life's darkest moments as a catalyst for becoming your best self. In this episode: Hal's near-death experience and miraculous recovery The science and psychology of post-traumatic growth How trauma can become a turning point instead of an ending Practical tools for resilience, healing, and mental strength Why your greatest challenge may hold your greatest opportunity If you've ever experienced loss, adversity, or a life-changing setback, this episode offers hope and a roadmap for what's possible on the other side. For clinical help: www.amenclinics.com For more on Hal: https://halelrod.com/
27 July 2026, 8:42 pm
14 minutes 59 seconds
Are ADHD & Anxiety Connected? with Jillian Michaels
In this week's throwback episode, Dr. Amen sits down with fitness mogul and New York Times bestselling author Jillian Michaels. Jillian discusses her past emotional history, growing up, and battle with organization, ADHD tendencies, and anxiety. Dr. Amen provides Jillian's brain SPECT scan results and a pathway for healing.

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24 July 2026, 1:13 pm
55 minutes 32 seconds
The Neuroscience of the Lord's Prayer: How Jesus Rewires Your Brain | Brad Gray
What if the world's most famous prayer is also one of the most powerful tools for transforming your mind? In this conversation, bestselling author and pastor Brad Gray explores the surprising connection between the Lord's Prayer, neuroscience, and spiritual formation. Discover how Jesus' timeless words can reshape thought patterns, reduce anxiety, strengthen emotional resilience, and create lasting inner peace, not through positive thinking, but through intentional communion with God. Together, we unpack:
1. Why the Lord's Prayer is more than a prayer—it's a blueprint for renewing your mind.
2. What modern neuroscience reveals about attention, habits, and brain rewiring.
3. How ancient spiritual practices align with what researchers are discovering about neuroplasticity.
4. The hidden depth behind each line of the prayer.
5. Practical ways to experience greater peace, purpose, and freedom in everyday life.
Whether you're curious about faith, fascinated by neuroscience, or looking for practical tools to deepen your relationship with God, this episode offers a fresh perspective on one of Jesus' most profound teachings. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today. For clinical help: https://www.amenclinics.com/ Brad Gray: https://walkingthetext.com/
20 July 2026, 1:00 pm
10 minutes 37 seconds
Has Stress Taken Over Your Life? Try This Exercise
Everyone struggles with stressful situations at some point in their life. And most of us know that too much stress isn't good for us. But in today's world, we're faced with all kinds of stress on a daily basis—there's no escaping it. Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council, stress contributes to as much as 80% of all disease and illness? Understanding that having to deal with stress is inevitable and that too much stress is really bad for your brain and health, it is critical to know how to deal with stress.
17 July 2026, 7:25 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
Amanda Kloots' Most Emotional Interview Yet: The Truth About Grief No One Talks About
On this week's episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with author and TV personality Amanda Kloots for one of her most personal and emotional conversations yet. Amanda shares the profound impact of losing her husband, the realities of living with grief, and how she found the strength to keep moving forward while honoring the love that changed her life forever. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological effects of loss, the healing process, and practical insights for anyone navigating grief. This heartfelt discussion offers compassion, hope, and a reminder that healing doesn't mean letting go; it means learning to carry love forward. Whether you're grieving a loved one, supporting someone through loss, or searching for hope after heartbreak, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and inspiration. Watch until the end for Amanda's most powerful reflection on resilience and healing. If this episode resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need these words today. For comprehensive brain health treatment: www.amenclinics.com Locations: www.amenclinics.com/locations
13 July 2026, 1:00 pm
46 minutes 40 seconds
Dr. Daniel Amen's: 11 Simple Food Rules for a Healthy Brain & Body
Food is medicine, or it's poison. Knowing what to eat and having the discipline to stick to the plan are usually the biggest game-changers for improving the health of both your body and your brain. In this video, Dr. Amen shares his 11 simple food rules you can begin implementing in your life today to optimize your health and be your best. In 2020, The BMJ published a study exploring the role diet and nutrition play in mental health, with the lead authors stating, "Poor nutrition may be a causal factor in the experience of low mood, and improving diet may help to protect not only the physical health but also the mental health of the population." In other words, food matters for mental health. Unfortunately, a number of foods and food ingredients, common in the standard American diet, are toxic to mental health. They can harm your brain and put you at increased risk for brain and mental health conditions such as depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, and dementia. Awareness of the following toxic foods can help you to avoid what increases mental health problems and choose brain-healthy foods instead.
10 July 2026, 1:00 pm
46 minutes 6 seconds
Holly Madison Opens Up About Her Autism Diagnosis, Battling Depression & Reveals Her Brain Scan Results
Holly Madison joins Dr. Daniel Amen for an honest conversation about her experience with getting an adult autism diagnosis, her battle with depression, mental health, and life beyond the Playboy Mansion. She shares her personal journey, discusses the factors that may have contributed to her struggles, and reviews the results of her brain scan with Dr. Amen. Together, they explore how brain health can influence mood, resilience, and overall well-being. In this episode:
1. Holly Madison's mental health journey
2. Her experience battling depression
3. Brain scan findings and what they may reveal
4. How brain health affects mood and emotional wellness
5. Practical strategies for supporting mental health
29 June 2026, 3:41 pm
57 minutes 43 seconds
Hijacked Brains: The Science of Addiction and How to Heal
On this episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, host Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with renowned addiction expert Mark Gold for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about addiction—and why it has far more to do with brain health than character or willpower. Together, they explore how addiction physically changes the brain, why some people are more vulnerable than others, and how substances and behaviors hijack the brain's reward system. Dr. Amen and Dr. Gold break down the latest science behind effective, brain-based treatments and share practical strategies for healing, recovery, and long-term resilience. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand the brain better, this episode offers hope, clarity, and actionable insights that can truly change lives.
22 June 2026, 5:19 pm
15 minutes 33 seconds
A Psychiatrist's Top Tips for Dealing with Shame & Guilt
19 June 2026, 1:00 pm
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