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  • The Trauma You Inherited Isn't Yours — But You Can Break It | Mark Wolynn

    The Trauma You Inherited Isn't Yours — But You Can Break It | Mark Wolynn
    2026/09/14
    What if some of the anxiety, fear, relationship patterns, or emotional pain you struggle with didn't begin with you? In this powerful conversation, Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn't Start With You, joins Dr. Daniel Amen & Tana to explore one of the most important questions in mental health: How much of what we carry was inherited from the generations before us? They unpack the hidden patterns that can travel through families — from unresolved grief and fear to attachment wounds, chronic stress, and behaviors we repeat without understanding why. Mark Wolynn shares how identifying the stories and emotional patterns passed down through our family can become a doorway to healing. Dr. Daniel Amen brings a brain-health perspective to the conversation, exploring how our experiences can shape the brain and influence the way we think, feel, and behave. This isn't about blaming your parents. It's about understanding yourself. Because when you recognize where a pattern came from, you may finally have the power to stop repeating it. You didn't choose everything you inherited. But you can choose what happens next.
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    43 分
  • It's Your Time to Heal: God's Steps with Pastor Derwin Gray

    It's Your Time to Heal: God's Steps with Pastor Derwin Gray
    2026/08/31
    What if the Gospel is the answer to America's deepest divisions and to our deepest wounds? In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Derwin Gray; former NFL player turned church planter, best-selling author, and founder of Transformation Church — for a raw, hope-filled conversation about faith, identity, healing, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a fractured world. Derwin shares his journey from the football field to the pulpit, why he believes churches aren't optional but essential, and how genuine faith moves beyond Sunday mornings into everyday transformation. We also touch on insights from Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen on the connection between brain health, emotional healing, and spiritual wholeness and exploring how faith and science can work together toward a fully healed life. If you've ever wondered whether faith can survive contact with real life — and actually heal what's broken — this episode is for you. Derwin's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Time-Heal-God-Given-Shattered/dp/B0GQPF3GW8
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    32 分
  • She Lost Her Arm But Found a Stronger Brain. Bethany Hamilton's Incredible Post-Traumatic Growth Journey

    She Lost Her Arm But Found a Stronger Brain. Bethany Hamilton's Incredible Post-Traumatic Growth Journey
    2026/08/24
    What if your greatest trauma could literally reshape your brain and your life for the better? After surviving a shark attack that took her arm at just 13 years old, Bethany Hamilton became a global symbol of resilience. But what actually happened inside her brain? In this powerful conversation, Bethany sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain imaging expert Dr. Daniel Amen, alongside Tana Amen, to explore the science behind her extraordinary post-traumatic growth. For the first time, Bethany examines her brain through advanced imaging, uncovering how faith, purpose, resilience, and intentional habits may have transformed her mind after unimaginable adversity. Together, they dive into the neuroscience of trauma, healing, grit, motherhood, high performance, and why some people don't just recover—they grow stronger. Whether you've experienced loss, trauma, or simply want to build a healthier brain, this episode offers hope backed by both science and an inspiring real-life story. In this episode:
    • Bethany Hamilton's brain scan results with Dr. Daniel Amen
    • The science of post-traumatic growth
    • How trauma can change the brain—for better or worse
    • Faith, resilience, and the mindset behind extraordinary recovery
    • Practical habits for building a healthier, more resilient brain
    • Why purpose is one of the brain's greatest healing tools
    This isn't just a story of survival; it's a masterclass in becoming stronger because of what you've been through.
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    40 分
  • Your Brain's Silent War: Dr. David Perlmutter on the Immune Cells That Make or Break Your Mind

    Your Brain's Silent War: Dr. David Perlmutter on the Immune Cells That Make or Break Your Mind
    2026/08/17
    For decades, medicine has treated memory loss, brain fog, and neurodegenerative disease as inevitable — but what if the real battle is happening at the cellular level, inside your brain's own immune system? In this episode, six-time New York Times bestselling author and neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter joins Dr. Amen & Tana to unpack the findings from his groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders. We explore microglia — the brain's immune cells that can act as either warriors of protection or agents of destruction, depending on how we live. Dr. Perlmutter breaks down the overlooked role of inflammation in conditions ranging from dementia to long COVID and lays out practical, evidence-based strategies to counter threats such as poor diet, environmental toxins, and lack of restorative sleep. If you've ever wondered whether cognitive decline is truly inevitable — or whether you have more control over your brain's future than you think — this conversation will change how you think about aging, disease, and prevention. Purchase Brain Defenders: https://a.co/d/00qR4E3Y
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    54 分
  • The Second Beginning: Life After Traumatic Brain Injury with Erik Johnson

    The Second Beginning: Life After Traumatic Brain Injury with Erik Johnson
    2026/08/10
    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.
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    56 分
  • A EMDR Therapy Session with Tish Cyrus

    A EMDR Therapy Session with Tish Cyrus
    2026/08/04

    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.

    https://www.amenclinics.com/ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit https://www.amenclinics.com/. Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 http://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.brainmdhealth.com/
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    17 分
  • Hal Elrod Died for 6 Minutes. What He Learned About Post-Traumatic Growth Will Change How You See Adversity

    Hal Elrod Died for 6 Minutes. What He Learned About Post-Traumatic Growth Will Change How You See Adversity
    2026/07/27
    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/
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    42 分
  • Are ADHD & Anxiety Connected? with Jillian Michaels

    Are ADHD & Anxiety Connected? with Jillian Michaels
    2026/07/24

    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.

    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.

    https://www.amenclinics.com/

    SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...

    If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit https://www.amenclinics.com/

    Within the U.S., call 1-888-412-2713

    Outside the U.S., call 1-949-266-3700

    http://www.amenclinics.com/

    https://www.brainmdhealth.com/
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    15 分