Dr. Daniel Amen (IG: @doc_amen) is a double board-certified psychiatrist and ten-time NY Times bestselling author. In March 2020, his latest book, The End of Mental Illness was published.
Dr. Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics, which has 8 locations across the United States.
He’s also hosted 14 national public television shows about the brain, which have aired over 100,000 times across North America.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- The end of the term “mental illness”
- The history of how “mental illnesses” were treated
- Nourish your brain
- What is brain SPECT imaging?
- The anatomy of the brain
- The long term impact of concussions & head injuries
- Brain health involves 3 things
- Alcohol prematurely ages your brain
- You don’t have to lose consciousness to experience a brain injury
- The connection between hearth health & mental health
- Increasing blood flow with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Autoimmune issues are linked to mental health issues
- The connection between Lyme disease and schizophrenia
- How leaky gut impacts your brain & mental health
- Hormones are miracle grow for your brain
- Toxins impact neurohormones
- Brain injuries can damage your pituitary gland
- Gum disease is a major cause of inflammation in your body
- What is your brain reserve?
- The role of epigenetics & illness
- Give your brain a break with intermittent fasting
- Dr. Amen’s thoughts on CBD
- Working through grief
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Related links:
Dr. Daniel Amen – The End of Mental Illness (book)
Dr. Daniel Amen’s website (Amen Clinics)
Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Dr. Daniel Amen (books)
Listen to Dr. Daniel Amen previously on TUHP (episode #333)
Dr. Amen – I Told You So! Why The American Cancer Society Says To Stop Drinking (article)
Listen to Tana Amen previously on TUHP (episode #063)
BrainMD – Neurovite Plus
Justin Bieber: Seasons (documentary)
Think Dirty (app)
Listen to Dr. Satchin Panda previously on TUHP (episode #353)
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This has been my favorite book as a therapist. I have started talking more about how brain health and overall physical health impacts our MH. Some clients think I am crazy when I first bring it up during a session, however over time they start to really understand the connection. I hope that this is the way counseling starts to go; a more functional medicine direction!
Even the good Doctor commented on how well prepared you were for this interview. You’re doing a tremendous service to anyone fortunate enough to have found your stellar podcasts. Thank You Marni and Jesse!!!
Hi guys! First of all: I love your podcast, it’s truly the best.
I had listened to the first episode with Dr. Amen and I thought it was great (still do), but this time it seemed his energy was different (dispassionate) perhaps due to recent events in his life. I also noticed he kept avoiding a direct response to Jesse’s questions, which were very good. At the end I still enjoyed the episode and appreciate Jesse’s inputs to fill us in.
I am so lucky to listening this Topic Sincerely, Fan ?
I sure right with you on that!!!!!!!!