• 47 minutes 13 seconds
    EMDR: Getting Over Past Trauma for Good

    This in throwback episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen first began their relationship, Tana was carrying past trauma from her past experiences. Daniel suggested a unique treatment method for getting over trauma, but Tana wasn't convinced. Yet when she finally gave in and decided to give it a try, it changed everything. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens explain what EMDR is, and how it can help you to finally leave your traumas where they belong - in the past.

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    22 May 2026, 4:34 pm
  • 57 minutes 59 seconds
    Mariel Hemingway: Breaking Generational Trauma Before It Breaks You
    In this powerful conversation, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with Mariel Hemingway to explore the deep connection between family emotional history, trauma, mental health, and hormones. During the interview, Dr. Amen shares Mariel's brain scan and explains how generational stress, childhood experiences, and emotional pain can leave lasting patterns in the brain and body. Together, they discuss healing, resilience, and how understanding your brain can change your life. For clinical treatment, visit Amen Clinics - 11 locations in the US with over 55 doctors on staff: www.amenclinics.com
    18 May 2026, 3:37 pm
  • 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Taking Antidepressants (SSRIs): Pros & Cons

    For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it's crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the right choice for you or your loved one.

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    15 May 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    I Gave My Pain to God — Everything Changed with Christine D'Clairo
    In this week's episode, Dr. Amen is joined by music singer and songwriter Christine D'Clairo. Christine opens up about the trauma that shaped her life, the silent battles she faced, and the journey toward healing. From surviving emotional pain to learning self-worth, this episode is for anyone trying to rebuild themselves after heartbreak, abuse, or loss. Dr. Amen discusses her brain SPECT scan results and a path towards continued healing. Christine D'Clario's newest book, Healing in the Desert: Finding Your Voice on the Journey from Brokenness to Freedom, is her memoir and guide sharing her personal journey through trauma and mental health struggles, offering biblical wisdom for spiritual healing: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Desert-Finding-Journey-Brokenness/dp/0830791493
    11 May 2026, 7:39 pm
  • 5 minutes 28 seconds
    This Is What You're Getting Wrong in Parenting

    As parents, we often care so much about our children's wellbeing that we will do whatever we can to make things easier for them. However, when we step in to fix our children's problem, are we helping them or hurting them? In this video clip, taken from Dr. Amen's television special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", he reveals the approach you should consider taking when it comes to your kids' struggles in order to raise them to be mentally strong, confident adults.

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    8 May 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 33 seconds
    The Kindness Effect: How Your Brain Changes When You Care with Jedidiah Thurner
    In this fascinating episode, brain health expert Daniel Amen joins forces with special guest Jedidiah Thurner to explore the surprising neuroscience behind kindness. Together, they unpack how simple acts of compassion can rewire your brain, boost mental health, and even improve your physical well-being. From the chemistry of empathy to the long-term effects of positive behavior on brain function, this conversation blends cutting-edge science with real-world insights you can actually use. Jedidiah brings a fresh perspective to the discussion, diving into how intentional kindness shapes relationships, resilience, and personal growth. If you've ever wondered whether being kind really makes a difference—this episode will change how you think about your brain, your habits, and your impact on the world. More on Good Neighbor Day: Good Neighbor Day America is a nationwide movement to inspire the Good Neighbor in every American through love, kindness, and service. As we look ahead to America's 250th anniversary, we're proud to partner with America250 to honor this historic milestone. The nation's most loved charities, faith-based organizations, churches, and businesses are coming together for a monumental day of service. https://goodneighbordayamerica.com/
    4 May 2026, 4:09 pm
  • 28 minutes 47 seconds
    Faith & Brain Health with Pastor Miles McPherson

    In this week's mini-episode, Dr. Amen sits down with Pastor Miles McPherson for a live conversation on faith and brain health at the Rock Church in San Diego, CA.

    1 May 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 23 seconds
    Trapped to Triumphant: Justin McMillen on Breaking Addiction & Finding Purpose in Recovery
    Feeling trapped is one of the most painful parts of addiction—but Justin McMillen proves that breaking free is possible. In this episode, he walks through the key turning points that helped him shift from feeling powerless to taking back control. After years of battling his own addiction, Justin McMillen set out to help others recover from addiction. In 2008, he established Tree House Sober Living, an organization dedicated to sheltering those new in recovery without anywhere else to go. After spending years watching people recover only to relapse in an endless cycle, Justin began studying substance use disorder. The sober living residence became a laboratory for his research that would ultimately lead to today's most innovative addiction treatment solution. For Justin, this work is deeply personal and spiritual. He believes that his purpose is to put an end to as much unnecessary suffering in the world as possible during his lifetime. Justin is relentlessly driven to advance the mission of Tree House, to save as many lives as possible by transforming how addiction is thought about, talked about, understood, and treated around the world. His focus is on positioning the organization to establish new national benchmarks for what is possible in substance use disorder treatment.
    27 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 53 seconds
    The Amen Clinics Method with Dr. Daniel Amen

    In today's mini-episode, Dr. Daniel Amen explains his Amen Clinics Method of integrative psychiatric care and how it offers hope. Using innovative and personal care, our outcomes consistently demonstrate improvement for patients -- including many who have tried and failed prior treatment. The Amen Clinics Method is a multi-modal approach to treatment that uncovers the root cause of your mental health issues or challenges that are not discovered by traditional psychiatry. We believe it is critical to look at your brain within the context of your life, which includes biological, psychological, social, and spiritual influences.

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    00:00 The Amen Clinics Method & Mental Health Crisis

    02:37 Methods of Traditional Psychiatry vs. The Amen Clinics Method

    05:22 The 4-Circle Approach

    06:29 Brain SPECT Imaging

    08:04 Amen Clinics Treatment Methods

    08:39 Brain Reserve

    24 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 42 seconds
    Overthinking & Anxiety Is Ruining You—Here's How to Stop Part 2
    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.
    20 April 2026, 3:04 pm
  • 38 minutes 38 seconds
    This Is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo

    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".

    17 April 2026, 1:00 pm
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