BRAIN HEALTH EXPERT: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life | Dr. Daniel Amen X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich sits down with world-renowned adult and child psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen to talk all things brain health, dementia, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, fostering mentally resilient children, and more. To read more about Dr. Amen and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll823
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:19 Brain Health And Mental Well-being
00:02:06 Cancer Diagnosis
00:02:39 Alzheimer's And Dementia Statistics
00:03:20 Challenges Of Healthcare
00:03:59 Preventing Alzheimer's
00:06:21 Causes Of Cognitive Decline
00:07:46 Neuroplasticity And Brain Improvement
00:09:55 Brain Imaging Technology
00:13:29 Diagnostic Benefits Of Brain Imaging
00:16:53 The Beginning Of Brain Imaging Technology
00:18:11 Controversy And Validation
00:19:19 The Impact Of Brain Imaging
00:22:16 Personal Experience And Clinical Breakthrough
00:25:34 Challenging Psychiatric Practices
00:27:23 Reframing Mental Health Language
00:29:29 Undiagnosed Brain Injuries
00:32:15 Sponsor Break
00:33:22 The Impact Of Childhood Trauma And Fame
00:36:02 Lifestyle Interventions For Brain Health
00:37:13 Mom's Beautiful Brain
00:38:18 Brain Envy
00:38:58 Blood Flow And Brain Health
00:40:48 Coordination Exercises
00:43:21 Past Lifestyle Choices
00:45:15 Brain Scanning And Lifestyle Changes
00:46:14 Chronic Inflammation And Brain Health
00:48:46 Blood Work And Health Indicators
00:50:00 Hormones, Toxins, And Brain Health
00:53:56 Weight And Brain Health
00:55:49 Loving Your Brain
00:56:12 The Difference In Absorbing Information
00:57:08 Early Childhood Trauma And Self-attack
00:58:43 Four Circles Of Evaluation
00:59:48 Intensive Short-term Dynamic Therapy
01:00:46 Power Of Brain Imaging
01:02:36 Sponsor Break
01:03:43 Back To The Show
01:04:50 ADHD Symptoms And Personal Experiences
01:09:29 Types Of ADHD
01:12:34 ADHD And Brain Scans
01:16:24 ADHD And Genetic Factors
01:16:55 Brain Injury And ADHD
01:17:33 Raising Mentally Strong Kids
01:19:38 Parenting Strategies And Attachment
01:20:44 Empowering Children To Solve Problems
01:23:59 Parenting Mission Statement And Attachment
01:28:23 Parenting And Attention
01:31:47 Supervision And Brain Development
01:34:36 Firm And Loving Parenting
01:35:55 Impact Of Social Media
01:38:12 The Dopamine Effect
01:41:44 Brain Thrive By 25
01:45:55 Tiny Habits For Brain Health
01:50:30 Managing Thoughts And Mental Flexibility
01:52:41 The Importance Of Self-compassion
01:53:32 Preparing For A Brain Scan
01:54:17 The Significance Of Brain Health At A Later Age
01:54:49 Credits
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[@richroll]

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[@ba77leman.]

Thank you, sponsors, for making this possible. I am having a hard time in my life right now, but after hearing the Doctor I am truly inspired. Inspired to treat my brain way better than I have. Inspired to learn more about my brain and inspired to be a better person for my family. ❤ 🧠

[@sharonbest4983]

Rich, you dont interrupt too much. You summarize information in a really great way. Sometimes your guests are all of the place with their message and you help refocus. I think you do this better than most podcasts hosts out there.

[@kyleleighton9726]

I would argue he is the best out there at this. Asks a question, listens intently without interrupting. Then repeats back his summarized understanding of the interviewee’s message.

[@marylee2809]

Great talk as usual Mr Rich! I love how you think and talk! Keep on rolling ❣️

[@lilyleclaire]

agree. you’re a great host rich! i’ve listened to over 80% of your pods. now oprah, she may interrupt too much esp when she’s excited about a topic.

[@jenniferfranco3572]

I agree with this 100% he is an amazing host!

[@jopalmer4392]

@@kyleleighton9726 totally agree Rich is the best and also how he introduces the guests, summarising the key biographical info and introducing the area of expertise, is consistently head and shoulders above the competition.

[@om7854]

'It's not the thoughts you have that make you suffer. It's the thoughts you attach to' - Dr. Amen

[@ninam8089]

This is so revolutionary but also full of common sense. People are so eager to just have an excuse and a pill and keep living their sad lives. We need to stop labeling and medicating so readily and point people to real solutions for health and lasting contentment

[@cherylkrantz4026]

The first thing I said to my daughter and husband when my Son died was say over and over We Are Going To Be OK. The brain will do what it's told❤

[@mariannewolf57]

WOW! Bless you and your family! 🥰

[@biancajimenez5473]

God bless you for your positive message in such a horrible, extremely dark situation. May God bless you!

[@JoeBrown-ln4ww]

Prayers for you and yours

[@nisanurcoskuner8033]

god bless you

[@meetandinspire]

"The big exciting lesson over the last 30 years in neuroscience is neuroplasticity. You're not stuck with the brain you have, you can make it better."

[@katiuskasotomayor1285]

I do not think you interrupt that much, you truly allow your guests to speak and finish their ideas. Great episode!! You rock Rich!

[@BruderAdrian]

Rich you're so cool and you're a personal role model for me. Thanks for your openness about your ADHD & previous addiction problems. I also have ADHD & it's hard to relate to with other men as they're almost always very closed off and walled up but you're so honest & true. I admire that.

[@tralasong]

Who wants to see Rich's brain? I do! Such a great episode. As someone with [very] limited resources [at the moment] I am so grateful for a generous podcast like this [thank you both!]. I love that you give advice that even I can apply to my life right now. [I'm a 58 yo woman. A little late to the party but I'm showing up now. Every. Single. Day.] Someday I'd love to have a scan but right now I can make changes and am doing so. I 'changed my mind' [truly didn't believe or know that i could] recently and appreciate the generosity of people like the two of you who have been helpful guides for me while I navigate out of very stark darkness. I am eternally grateful!

[@LifeIsWonderful675]

Can l ask what you are applying that has helped you

[@tralasong]

@@LifeIsWonderful675Certainly. It feels like a big question to a noob like me. But first off the simple plain truth that the brain and the mind are 2 different things opened me up to a whole different way of approaching my own life. If I eat and consume and move for the benefit of my Physical Brain Organ - it will have a direct impact on depression and hyper sensitivity and [a myriad of emotional and mental challenges I've experienced over my life]. It's so obvious to me now - I'm embarrassed even to type that. Just THAT doorway has changed my life over the last couple of months. I will watch a video like this one with my journal in front of me. I pause it and write down anything that resonates with me [or hits a nerve!] and then examine it. It can take twice as long to get through the video but the act of it, I feel, is helping me find deeper meaning for myself. Like I said I'm a noob at this. But these are fundamental differences and they have created some waves I'm very happy to be working on and through and riding. I hope this answers your question. I feel it's only a partial answer...

[@OnceUponATimeLori]

I'm so happy for you and I admire your outlook. It's all a journey and it seems like you're on your path!

[@LifeIsWonderful675]

@@tralasong Thank you for at least making the effort to answer my question. I am hoping one of these Drs might do the same. I never shared much about my Brain Injury from 2005 as I never knew where to start. It has only been since the Drs wanted to start me on drugs again in 2022 that I started my research. I stopped the drugs in 2012 as the s/e were horrendous & some drugs made the seizures worse. I started my own research in June 22 into the keto diet thinking it was only used for children. No Dr had ever mentioned this diet to me.

[@tralasong]

@@LifeIsWonderful675Good for both of us for seeking out content like this so that we can explore options for our own health and well being! I hope you will think of me as a tiny light shining in your corner and rooting for you!

[@stellabandante2727]

This episode is solid gold. Absolutely the most beneficial, informative, and hopeful presentation I've seen anywhere regarding fundamental brain health. Who knew? Thank you, Dr. Amen, thank you, Rich.

[@yvonnel7777]

Love you both! Please make it more affordable to get a brain scan. It’s over $5K to have a brain scan from his office. How are we helping ppl if we make it so difficult to be proactive?? Seems like only ppl with money are able to get the best of the best in our insane diseased filled society. No disrespect, but commenting in hopes we can change this. 🙏🏻

[@LifeIsWonderful675]

I have asked exactly what this Dr does? How does he access the scan. I have been researching help for seizures started through a TBI in 2005. I have not had any reply as yet. Could be all about the $$$

[@sofyaf.4904]

Also explains why he treats celebrities, he's not diagnosing and treating average folks. His clientele seems to be those with money.

[@teruahtekiah5922]

Extremely reasonable question. A lot of self help folks do this. Tell us what years of research has shown, then take advantage of the knowledge and make it completely unaffordable for almost everybody. Not trying to be negative but it's just what they do.

[@yvonnel7777]

@@teruahtekiah5922 💯! It’s like you find hope with the new research only to be let down when it costs so much. Quite sad.

[@kcainsmith2]

I had a SPECT scan in 2022. It cost about 5k, but the results changed my life. A doctor from the clinic interpreted the results, then coached me on what changes to make during several follow-up sessions (included with that initial cost). I’m still doing the work: stopped drinking, got off damaging prescriptions, go to therapy, work out, take supplements and go to hyperbaric oxygen treatments. If they hadn’t seen the areas of concern, I’d be on the road to dementia. Dr. Amen rocks. It was worth the investment.

[@kimpowellart]

Rich, you are so thoughtful and skillful in your interviews. I’ve never perceived you as an interviewer whom interrupts! This was the best podcast I’ve seen with Dr. Amen, thank you! It will be so interesting to hear about your brain scan. Nothing to fear :)❤

[@presentlybikepacking2535]

Once again, in order to get a good analysis and begin to heal, we have to have a lot of money for all the psychiatric help, blood tests, body imaging, & brain scans. Whose insurance (if you can afford it) will allow this? It's mostly out of pocket so everyday ppl are classed- out of getting help.

[@shane1067]

my trick is trying to get them evaluated one by one over time, don't know about the efficacy, but i haven't hit any roadblocks with my insurance giving time.

[@minhcao1838]

I agree with you to get a good analysis you need money for this scan. But I disagree if you think you need it to begin to heal. It’s a red flag if you need a $4k scan and result to tell you that your lifestyle isn’t a good one. There are plenty of different ways you can begin to heal, but for many it will be hard to stick to. Will the results come slow, yes. Is it boring, yes. Is it exciting, no. Will you face doubt, yes. You will question yourself 1000 times along the way and we need to stick to it. Have some grace. It’s not a switch and everything turns perfect. It’s hard, but so worth it.

[@rashanag5522]

​@@minhcao1838Very well said.

[@queenbmary1]

I took my son was diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia to him 7 or 8 years ago. Because he was vet he got a discount and it was the first time after all the years and many meds that I realized there was not only addiction issues, but possible traumatic head injury from all the years of wrestling and gymnastics. I would show these images to his psych doctors and they just didn't get it or really care. It was 5 years of struggling and working as a family to get him sober and back to us after being homeless and on his own. He is doing so much better! Of course still on 4 meds which I am trying my hardest to get his nutrition under control to eliminate some. I am hopeful that we can come back to Amen Clinic and see his improvement which I think would be even more of a motivator.

[@amandasturgeon90]

Research Psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer. He wrote a book and has a KZbin channel about the Keto diet and mental illness. He shared a story about a patient who had schizophrenia and with Keto diet put it in remission and was able to get off medication.

[@queenbmary1]

@@amandasturgeon90 thank you

[@sunshin-zz8hd]

@@amandasturgeon90I do trust Dr palmer research 👍

[@TheBadMoJoe]

I’m grateful for this helpful conversation, much appreciated 🙏

[@vaherlihy]

Thank you both so very much! Loved the conversation. Very helpful.

[@mariannewolf57]

Dear Rich Roll, I have watched countless of your podcasts over the years but this one really got to me... Powerful information and such a warmhearted Dr. Amen and you. Thank you big time for this interview and all you do. You DO make the world a better place.

[@lucianowillemse8244]

The techniques and equipment he uses for diagnostics (SPECT) have been scrutinized by other professionals. It's not my field of expertise so I can't comment on that. I, however, have tried his treatment advice with regards to specific subtypes of ADHD, and it actually worked. I don't tolerate any form of stimulants whether it is caffeine, methylphenidate, amphetamine, nicotine etc. at all. The ADD drugs did squat to help me out it just gave me more problems. Then I read what Dr Daniel Amen had to say about the different form of ADHD from his experience. Let's just say that I'll be finished with my PhD in Biochemistry degree by the end of this year and I'm in the best mental, emotional, physical and spiritual state I've been in my life...Without any pharmaceutical drugs! This man deserves credit where it is due.

[@nieczerwony]

That's great to hear. What supplements and methods you actually adopted if I can ask?

[@lucianowillemse8244]

@@nieczerwonyFirstly, I exercise (weight training, calisthenics and a lot of walking). I meditate daily and also do therapy about once a month .I eat a predominantly plant-based diet (95%) but I do consume about two servings or so of seafood and eggs (lean meats once in a while). I supplement with fish oil (2.4g) , l-tyrosine, alpha-GPC, l-tryptophan and herbal extracts like ashwaghanda, rhodiola rosea, bacopa monnieri and ginko biloba. If I really need to be super focused on something I use noopept as well.

[@mariolanursecoachboardcert2460]

He is brave and he loves his mission , lives it

[@nocando89]

Applause 👏🏽

[@divinebars]

What did you do to treat it ?

[@jithenin]

The 1st PODCAST watching within 5 Minutes of release GREAT to see “ Dr Daniel Amen “ with “ Rich “, thank you “ Rich “ for doing this ❤😊🙏

[@tammyholmes6005]

I’ve learned a lot from many of your podcasts, but I don’t think I’ve ever experienced one as powerful and informative as this one. Thank you 🙏

[@catherinebell122]

The most powerful, thought provoking podcast I have listened to. Thank you both.

[@TheBaronBaker]

Thank you Rich for getting on the people who can really help us. This was the best I've seen with the Dr and i also love how you're evolving as a host, a human and a herbivore 🍏🙏

[@justinabigila1872]

Great and very insightful conversation thank you and well done for the effort in putting this information out there. I have never really paid much attention to my brain health and like what you and your guest said, this is largely due to the fact that because its not a visible organ most of us tend to ignore it but with all I have learnt from this conversation I will start giving my brain health the attention it deserves. Thank you again.

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

I discovered you a few months ago and I have to tell you I absolutely LOVE your channel. The guests that you have on are quite honestly amazing and Dr. Amen is a doctor I knew about many years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and I wanted to hear what Dr. Amen has to say about Alzheimer's and Dementia. I cannot begin to tell you how much you have helped in my life by bringing Dr. Amen and Dr. Mosconi in my life. Thank you for your wonderful channel and no, you don't interrupt too much😄

[@lisademers9581]

Super informative and inspiring information from Dr. Amen. Thank you both.

[@Motivation_G917]

I really love and appreciate rich, he doesn't interrupt too much. I enjoyed this interview and I learned alot in this interview

[@lilyleclaire]

fascinating topic. Dr. Amen is spot on. we need to love our brains and do the best we can to keep healthy. i think they need to start in schools to teach the importance of brain health. thx Rich and Dr. Amen!

[@akats420]

one of the best discussions on brain health! congratulations Rich, it was very helpful and insightful. Dr Amen is a brain game changer❤

[@AndreaAvila78]

❤I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Sheer pleasure! Thank you Rich!

[@kamalalove6083]

Fascinating. Thank you!

[@tmcoug1]

Rich, it's so frustrating for me to hear anyone say, "Don't be scared." Don't be this or that, feel this or that. It is not wrong to be scared. You already know from years of experience to feel what you feel wholly, accept it, and THEN follow through with your actions, whatever they may be, by way of meditation, prayer, counsel, education, or straight up time. One of my least favorite things to have any one say to me is, "This is easy." when teaching me something new and I'm stressed. Appreciating our system's responses instead of overriding or diminishing them saves us more suffering in the long run. Good luck, whatever that is.

[@silviaventuri8965]

What amazing conversation. I've learned a lot today. Thank you 🙏

[@suerospert5131]

Wonderful interview thanks!!!

[@leomoon.holistics]

Excellent podcast! Very insightful and I learned so much. Thank you! 🙏

[@giseleleblanc-turner5613]

I'm a big fan of Dr Amen, he's helped me so much! Thanks for doing this interview. The parenting advice is also very helpful.

[@kathleengrieci2539]

Life changing Guys, thanks so much for sharing!

[@warrenwright9532]

This was amazing. I subscribed to the page because I learned a lot about ME during this podcast. I've shared the link to friends and families as well. Thank you!

[@artful_spinning2319]

Loved this, so helpful!

[@cherylnathanodette]

So much great information you both have a wealth of knowledge and parents need to watch this and take it onboard. Love it.

[@ericbeck6390]

This was just fantastic - so thankful i came across it. Subscribed!

[@katy76]

Hi .It’s a blessing day for me to watch this video.I was so lucky .I can’t appreciate enough how your information could be relief for all my thoughts I had until now .Dear Dr I definitely am going to schedule appointments and need to be part of your successful journey.good luck and god bless you and your family.I hope your studies and research and your work will continue and help millions people and drs around the world .❤

[@tmcoug1]

If I may also, it is not just the brain that affects our moods and behaviors, it is the heart, the digestive system and cellular memory. We put various organs on pedestals and the truth is we have to be capable of wider views, though I am aware of time limits on podcasts. 🙏

[@drinkapavlovic]

Both of you are wonderful, thank you🙏❤

[@marymqds8466]

Loved this video, very informative thank you

[@tstatus1206]

i had wet brain temporarily from alcoholism and coke and meth. im amazed i recovered and this year im taking a break from weed as a birthday present to myself.

[@Preppy-pink98]

I hope u success

[@JoshGumi]

So glad i discovered this podcast very informative

[@notgunnadoit7461]

My favorite quote right off the bat "So if I'm right and I am!"

[@italythroughmyeyes]

Excellent pod, as usual 😊

[@cindylehman6192]

I love Dr. Amen. I wish there were MORE of him.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Dr. Amen is the best!!!

[@melissazwieg2988]

Thank you✨

[@jillmorris422]

Just sooooooooooo love, love, love, the flute player! Your messages, your songs, & singers!

[@saoirse108]

In 1992, I lived for 15 years with a TBI; Dr. Amen's book gave me hope and guidance and knowledge since then. 32 years later... what a journey. Lost my trust in the 'normal' medical profession since: not interested, not thinking specifically, but arrogant 95% of them. Thank you Dr. Amen for keeping up, keeping going. Much love.

[@sendscho2260]

awesome talk, I loved this, so many precious every day tips. thanks

[@jopalmer4392]

Well I've had my brain scanned a number of times as I needed nine hours of brain surgery in 2017 to remove a tumour. The tumour in my left frontal lobe led to significant changes in my personality - I was pretty crazily sexually promiscuous, with comprised sense of boundaries and very impulsive, and had periods tearful and feeling suicidal. I had no idea it was brain tumour related until I had an epileptic fit on the bus on the way to work! I have a far calmer mind and lifestyle now! It is a scary realisation that you're not in control of your thoughts , emotions and behaviour when the brain is compromised. I'm mega careful lifestyle wise now to be as health conscious as possible - vegan whole food diet, meditation, and regular exercise (strength, cardio and flexibility) and minimal alcohol. Dr Amen talks a lot of sense!

[@rejoicejones]

This was soooo good. Thank you

[@jorgeromera3861]

Fantastic episode! Thank you.

[@meganesguerra7540]

Wow, this podcast/episode's amazing. So insightful and I loved listening to you both. Great guest, great host!

[@taorminasicily3469]

God bless you both for sharing the best information ever 🙏🙏🙏

[@divalivingston1664]

Beautiful and informative discussion by two smart and authentic men who made my day. It's not often that I get a mellow feeling after so much brain activity. Ah-h-h!

[@traceysundberg1940]

I'm a caregiver..I have a couple..83 years old..the man..has dementia bad..she doesn't, shes a bully...she has absolutely stiffled him..its hard for me cause mom did it to dad too...😢

[@98Dougmorris]

wonderful interview with Dr. Amen!

[@nancyroberts9776]

Really interesting. Thanks Rich. You rock.

[@gerardmartinez2814]

Rich, excellent episode thank you

[@matthewoneill5353]

Really Rich, you are a master of not interrupting 👍

[@mimimi3440]

thanks I'm on the look out for information on Alzheimers

[@sarag6818]

@richroll - I honestly am so worried also. After being an alcoholic, the one thing I have been doing is focusing on it but then I slip because I lose hope. It’s 100% conflicting.

[@deanramsey95]

Great conversation

[@johns294]

Rich that was a great question when you referred to not knowing if you could “catch up “ from all the damage you did in your earlier life……🤙👊

[@tmcoug1]

For the last near decade I've been working on the idea that dementia is akin to self-fulfilling prophesy. The vast majority of us have long unattended personal and generational trauma, each one layering upon the last. Socially and often culturally, we're taught to get over it, move on and are shamed or abandoned if we don't. Our WHOLE LIVES are a practice of avoidance and being submerged in environments that support it. We are distracted into fantasy, nonreality, and then are surprised when we see that our brains have adapted to the training. We ask for escape from suffering by any means. Be careful what you ask for? No matter how bad the present is, turning away from it brings more suffering for ourselves and GENERATIONS TO COME. Feed the brain any story, and it will eventually become reality.

[@cbsmiles]

Excellent

[@Phoenix_Arise_J]

You have beautifully written and summed up accurate information by psychology research I am well aware of. Good for you and thanks 🙏🏻

[@genaivazquez6142]

Loved it. I learned a lot👍

[@buckyb7658]

This episode is so good unfortunately it’s too long for someone with ADHD. Now I have to go back and relisten to it😫!!! At least I got my entire kitchen cleaned and 3 loads of laundry done. Thanks for posting!

[@msicottevt]

This was AWESOME!!! What an eye opener!!!

[@josieshoxx]

This is true! I used to have the worst brain fog, ADHD and signs of early Alzheimer's. Now, I've been healed mostly!

[@user-ye7mv4no2v]

How you do that

[@carolackerman1201]

Thank you for this. It is golden information ad I sincerely hope all medical professionals are exposed to this.

[@jackieR8983]

I love this guy! Yes Dr Amen

[@stefanieparker1856]

Such great content! ❤🎉

[@mindaugasar]

Finally Daniel on your podcast!!! 😍

[@om7854]

' I'm managing my mind rather than it's managing itself ' - Dr Amen Much Food for Thought!

[@Preppy-pink98]

Thankyou sooo mu❤ch

[@kate60]

Excellent presentation

[@KristenMcNamara]

As an ADHD person with Chiari Malformation, I truly appreciate this so much.

[@Xica448]

That was awesome. My brain's name is Gloria😂

[@leahculberson3665]

Rich - you are awesome! Do a brain scan and then another episode to reveal and evaluate it.

[@lifebytadlock]

I got my brain scanned there 5 years ago and also did a follow up visit recently. The scans are insightful but it is also not an exact science and what they suggest after the scans is very much trial and error and not really at all scientific. They work based on your symptoms and how you respond in your experience to the supplements or meds and then adjustments are made. Exactly what psychiatrists do, It is all very subjective. I am not sure they have any real data or can exactly know how their clients doing. It is in the right direction though that the field should go to actually study the brain but at the end of the day it's all very complex and the supplements are all coming and going. They also suggest people do functional medicine and are big on mold and heavy metals tests etc and that is another field that is really all so new and could be easy to be misguided. I noticed recently the supplements they suggested are totally new and different in my case for 5 years ago so it's very much an evolving thing. I do not like the diets they recommend for that I prefer the Sharzai team and sticking with an oil free whole food plant based diet for heart health is also the #1 thing one can do for the brain. It's all about blood flow. My case they told me I had healed the bipolar that I thought I had for decades by doing good food, meditation and lifestyle. And my brain showed more ADHD and some anxiety. That was very eye opening for me and totally different focus but at the end of the day is really true? Perhaps not but it's a direction to focus on. Amen mentioned J Bieber...that they determined he is not bipolar now. That could be inaccurate and I think there is some risk in making diagnosis and changing diagnosis off of theories about brain scans. Hope that helps...get the scan but shop around to decide how to deal with it.

[@juventina]

English is not my first language, but tell me if I am mistaken; did you mean you needed an oil free plant based diet? Or you needed one that contained fat and other nutrients? It is actually very important for brain function and for some vitamins to be dissolved and absorbed into your body and as a result help your hormone function and mental stability to have healthy fats that come from animal fats, olive oil etc so please accept my humble advice and consider having healthy fats and proteins in your diet.

[@lifebytadlock]

@@juventina yes oil free whole food plant based dose with plenty of nuts seeds avocado with fat calories in 10-20% range is what helps me. Plenty of fat even in green vegetables which is after all where most animals get it that people consume. Best DHA is from greens.

[@lifebytadlock]

@@juventina dr Neal Bernard’s book on hormones addresses this fallacy about fats and hormones and talks about ideal caloric ratio in 10-20% range reverses most chronic health issues; heart disease and type 2 diabetes for example in about 10-20 days.

[@BarboraParizkova]

just amazing

[@jrapp2684]

These guys are so smart 🤍

[@user-iq3yi3qq1r]

Very informative.

[@tammyjacobs8721]

Great information. I tried getting my son scanned when he was younger as he would head bang and became very angry. No one would do it..all they did was want to put him on meds thank you for this information.

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

This gives me hope❤

[@jacobbreiling641]

This made my week!

[@DaennaFilms]

so powerful 💯🔥🧠

[@jaymcfadden2533]

Brilliant Podcast - I would love to see Dr Amen sit around a table and discuss these subjects with Gabor Mate and Caroline Leaf.

[@JavierGalvan-vb5rx]

It's important to not lose focus of whatever topic we are focused on, we didn't get to hear the end of how dementia happens to people, no blame to anyone, sometimes the brain reacts to a question if it sounds interesting, it forget about the main topic and acts out of emotion, discards what is in mind, and engages in a different direction unnoticeable, and it gets out of alignment with what we are talking about at that moment, if that make sense. better structure perhaps? what is the disease, what causes it and how to cure it.

[@JerseysVeryOwn]

Rich rockin the Huberman fit for the episode about the brain! Love to see it

[@Reda-sl8hx]

Great guest

[@urichjr]

Can we get Dr Mate and Dr Amen on the same podcast?! Great stuff!

[@CoolInOlympia]

Can't wait to hear how your brain scan went, Rich!!!!!!!!!

[@ashleyannephd]

I am forever chasing new neuroscience information. This episode, is as always, highly educational. Thank you for sharing this.

[@W1HURI]

Have you learned about pleasure/pain scale yet? Thats probably the most important thing to understand in neuroscience. Anna Lembke has good videos about it.

[@ashleyannephd]

@@W1HURI Thank you

[@LLS710]

Would someone list the 11 major risk factors that steal your mind so I don't have to watch for 2 hours? Thanks ahead of time!

[@user-cf5im8wt1c]

I recommend you watch the 2 hours :) it’s long but worth it if your really that interested

[@honcho4329]

Just watch or atleast listen to it full video.. i listen to theses podcast on the work so i am actually doing something usefull