Dr. Daniel Amen: ON The Most Powerful Habits For A Healthy & Productive Brain

Jay Shetty sits down with the most popular psychiatrist in America, Dr. Daniel Amen, who’s also Justin Bieber’s doctor. Dr. Amen has spent his career studying correlations between brain health and mental illness. He is forever discovering new ways in which the brain is shaped by environment, trauma, and health.
Dr. Amen will tackle some common misconceptions about mental health and the brain and learn the 11 things you should avoid for a healthy brain.
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[@DrDanielAmen_BrainHealth]

Loved being here with you Jay - thanks for having me! The stigma associated with mental illness prevents many people from getting help; fewer than half of those who suffer from mental health problems ever seek help. People do not want to be seen as crazy, stupid, or defective, and they often don’t seek help until they (or their loved one) can no longer tolerate the pain (at work, in their relationships, or within themselves). Unfortunately, the stigma associated with mental illness is deep-seated and difficult to overcome. One strategy to decrease this stigma is to educate the public that mental disorders, rather than being character flaws or personal weakness, have a biological and neurological basis.

[@souleymansy2289]

Dr. Daniel Amen thank you

[@arienpreema1]

Thank you!😊

[@8minsclub]

Dr. Daniel Amen ❤️

[@nonglaksopakayoung7155]

Dr. Daniel Amen you’re my favourite 😃

[@mahwahazet4133]

...Dr. Amen, can we sum up that mental (and biological) illness is somato-psycho rather then somato-psycho in origin? (With few exceptions i.e. when one's loved one does and one is "depressed" sad?)

[@InnerVisionStudios]

So glad you got Dr. Amen back on the show. He has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge that helps so many people.

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

*I think it's so important to have outside voices and opinions to improve your habits, improve your life. Just like these two gentlemen.*

[@shivg83]

Hey Jay good job on the podcast..I have a feedback to share..when you have the focus on the guest please make sure your head doesn’t come up in the camera(It felt as though you have your head down and preparing for the next question rather than looking at the guest)..I noticed it quite a lot in this video..hope this helps:)

[@tryingthings9036]

My note for healthy brain Eat healthy Exercise(tennis, table tennis, dance) Take care of your brain,avoid the things that hurts it and do the things that helps it.thank very much doctor.

[@DrSRanjanMBBSAcupuncturist]

20:14 Dance is Good for your brain. (but, not drinking and dancing together 😃) 28:55 Don't put toxic things on your body.

[@britelia7298]

Speaking as a patient of the Amen Clinics, AMEN. Understanding my brain health and choosing to prioritize it has given me a second chance at life.

[@claimankels8848]

Brain is the core of thought system. Keeping your brain active and healthy will enhance its efficiency, and you can program it for success.

[@isaacwani9477]

Following from South Sudan, am really very much excited to have learned of Dr Amen, he's a huge blessing to all universe 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸

[@themoreyoulearnthemoreyoue5525]

Strong mind. Strong life.

[@kholood2272]

Jay focus please stop staring at the floor 😂❤️

[@simmychua3026]

Your books are worth the purchase ,its like having therapy on your own with his books guidance ,aside from online church attendance and a supportive social circle of friends

[@antidrastic-element9307]

Just wanted to share something from Dr. Amen's last interview that has stuck with me: "Don't do it because you should, do it because you love yourself." PS. I really appreciate you writing his name in the title. =)

[@erickdupont4503]

He saved my brain! I Highly recommend Dr Amen!

[@PowerfulU]

So great to see Dr. Amen back on the podcast. Being able to talk about mental illness and give people the knowledge and tools they need to improve their mental health is so important. Thanks Jay and Daniel

[@mayurpunjabi]

I just loved the example Dr. Daniel gave for people trying to cut Sugar from their diet at 1:00:51 to 1:02:24

[@gayle2769]

I'M a Retired Nurse & had a temporal brain tumor removed 7+ yrs ago...BEST MEDICINE for me WAS Taking my Dad OUT of A Retirement Home~6 months after my surg & bringing him back to Life...Helping Others is SO POWERFUL FOR THE MIND!! Today HE IS 93 yrs old~we both ARE Very Blessed~ Doing Great even during Covid today~ New Orleans VA is OUTSTANDING TOO!🇺🇸

[@indirajayaraman4758]

Well done!

[@osse1n]

Health, be it physical or mental, has to be worked on proactively. Long before something unfortunate may eventually happen.

[@ashirbadrath1753]

U commented everywhere i seen u

[@tylerwalter4974]

Your thoughts, your mind, your brain... the most important part of your health. Something I plan to talk about a lot on my new channel. Thanks for the inspiration Jay!

[@amyjones2941]

Daniel amen was my favourite podcast with you last year! So glad he came back!!!

[@simmychua3026]

Do watch all dr. Amen's interviews,very informative and innovative

[@innerpeacemeditations1613]

Change your mind change your life 🙏❤️☀️🦋

[@shontaeadacia5218]

So true though. Psychiatrists should be assessing the organ just like other physicians do. Amazing Dr Daniel Amen.

[@Deepak-qk1cx]

Love from India😊

[@tnyqueen]

I love Dr. Amen! His teachings have greatly improved my life and my children's too :) Thank you for this wonderful interview!

[@Tvp247]

OMG I loooooove this guy! I've shown his previous podcast to many others it's just too good to miss. Pumped for this! 😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@wealthynomad7330]

Wonderful talk Jay, as always. So important to bring Dr. Amens' great BRAIN to other people, to get inspired, and start making a change to our lives by looking after and digging deeper into the knowledge on our brains. So grateful

[@livingjen5047]

Thank you both for all your work to give to the world with all your heart, knowledge, resources & service to help others 🙏🏻😊

[@kingafijoek4573]

So much wisdom and knowledge, for sure my favourite epizode, thank you Jay and Dr. Amen!!

[@cecitrigos5810]

Love Dr. Amen!! Amazing breakthrough research. I want my brain scanned!

[@talahashim]

One of the best episodes so far!! Loved every piece of information given :)

[@umamaheswari5580]

I am now binge watching/listening to these podcast from Jay with Dr.Daniel Amen. All these podcast are greally awesome. I got to know many things like: 1. How its important to have a healthy brain to lead a happy life 2. eat colorfull foods to maintain ur brain healthy 3.keep an eye on every thought that comes to ur mind n always check if the thought is healthy for u r not 4.u need not belive every thought that comes to ur brain. 5."prefrontal cortex" , a part of human brain responsible for reasoning,impuse control,creativity and problem solving. And this gets fully developed only at the age of 25 6.alcohol n other drugs damage brain 7.u should first know wat you want before considering some one as ur life partner 8.Always be patient while deciding a person as ur life partner , bcz new love always acts the same area where cocaine acts . 9. do not apply harmful chemicals on ur body 10.meditartion n excersie can improve blood flow n there by improve brain's health ....And many more....👏👏

[@krishnagochhayat1945]

I too fell in love with his work .❤️❤️thank you so much jay for making this podcast.i can't thank you enough

[@rosemary81812]

The best interview i have heard ever!! 🙏 thank you!

[@almadinarolland1590]

Thanks Jay! Always love your podcast! ❤️

[@kmaloney9934]

Amazing. I wish I could get treated by him. My mind and my kids minds are such turmoil.

[@firas641]

Thanks for the great episode, seriously I wasn't aware and didn't think about brain health, thank you both

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

Thank you Sir Jay for having these conversations and listening as a result you ask questions I have as well. God's liberty healing and blessings for you and your family and for us all! Mercy Grace & Peace! AAAmen!

[@SexyfoxyD]

This is truly remarkable and life changing thank you so much for creating this content. I am so grateful

[@FitGirlCulture]

Wowwww, this is on of the best podcasts I've ever heard ❤❤❤ Definitely an all time favorite. Thank you guys for this amazing podcast. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

I looooooove everything you both said!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Kashimir]

really big fan of your work, Jay. I was thinking that it would be useful for everyone if Dr. Amen mentioned that a brain scan IS QUITE expensive and what he thought about the future of brain scans and how they could be more applicable for all. You are the new Oprah, keep shining.

[@praisegodamen8914]

Amusing ,very helpful thanks Dr. Amen & Jay

[@_xanna]

Amazing video. Absolutely loving your videos with Dr Daniel Amen. Great energy and very informative. Thanks 💗🙏🏻

[@muniazurek2629]

You guys make such a great work. I am thankfull 🙏

[@sandraratcliffe4926]

Thankyou 💕 please keep this simplified knowledge going. I really appreciate

[@sandraratcliffe4926]

S.. Queensland Australia

[@priyankamudaliar6147]

Jay, you are so creative and your purpose is so beautiful and pure. Thank you so much for the podcast 🙌👌Mental illness to Brain health 💯💯 Dr. Daniel - - thank you for sharing such valuable information and tips. Definitely needed them.

[@GabrielTucker721]

I just….dont….have….time for these long podcasts of golden information. Every time I see these on my rec videos I get frustrated I won’t be able to watch them the way I want to.

[@susmithalingamaneni4733]

This is gold!

[@bageshreekulkarni2661]

Wow!! Another awesome session with Dr. Daniel... Omg... So wonderful... What is self love... Its not just walking in the park or strolling on the seashore.... Its taking care of your own body... Taking care of your brain.... Wow!!!!!!!!

[@williamblake4616]

Tc

[@michellebonnewell3915]

I LOVE listening to Dr. Amen! I am new to the podcast thing... I usually just listen to local radio... I have taken the brain quiz on Dr. Amen's site and will try to incorporate the things mentioned into my daily routine. Things I never really thought about.... Thanks to Jay's podcast for introducing me to Dr. Amen, I have now followed him on Insta, FB, and KZbin. I loved this episode so much I listened twice!!

[@TheZGALa]

Another great conversation. Thank you for the great reminders and information.

[@dalya.mohammed]

Thank you so much

[@lisagouldson8373]

This is spot on what a fabulous doctor 💚

[@InitiateChangeSparkPeace]

Amazing. Great info. Thank you.

[@verasaikali]

Very informative thank you love it, so proud of you Daniel!... 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧

[@shrutimore9752]

Brilliant podcast so much to learn

[@loislaudin]

Love Dr. Amen and Dr. JOE Dispenza. Love your videos, Jay!

[@chubichhai1986]

this man is a genius

[@halimasylla2443]

This is one of the best podcast’s I’ve ever listen to in my life. So many points and stuff to think about. Thank you for this ❤️

[@hakimahabdulmalik4399]

Thank you for this vital information. I will get my brain scan.

[@Sumera_sultan]

Liked before watching

[@muneebaslam6955]

Psychiatrist dr amen talking about brain health and best game table tennis for brain watch full episode very helpful for everyone jay bro u are amazing 😉🤗

[@alexjunior3848]

Thank you Sir and Gbu

[@priyankamudaliar6147]

Wow!! Your partner is so important for your brain health. 🙌🙌🙌

[@jaseemqureshi4402]

Great job man

[@wandalee5010]

Complete genius! Every psychiatrist should do imagining before diagnosing ( guessing). I do disagree on a few topics, such as shaming Jay about treating himself with dessert once a week. Shame is incredibly toxic to the brain and mental wellness. Both of these men are wonderful and are making huge differences in the world. Love yourself. ❤️

[@poojachoudhary7696]

Thanks!

[@abortedButGoated]

educational and interesting thanks for this video

[@Mmesoma_world]

thank you sir

[@safianooradam1721]

my life role model mr jey shetty keep going

[@asbatanveer5494]

Wow! This was moving. You're right we always take care of our bodies but we never take care of our brains. Next time I want to see an Artist with you, it's a humble request. 😊 And Jay you're doing a great job. Whenever I'm down and out, I listen to you. The way you motivate people is pretty intriguing. I can see change in life. And finally I'm happy and content.😊

[@arienpreema1]

Awesome! 😊

[@educate2cre8]

This is so powerful

[@katrinaslayton4942]

Question.....when he talked about spontaneous versus persistent brains. Can it change as you age? I feel like I was 1000% spontaneous until I hit 35, and then it switched to persistent. Everything has to be planned out and implemented or I feel stressed.

[@madhhviraj4089]

Ordered end of mental illness book After this podcast Happy to be the part of revolution#jayshetty#drdanielamen

[@almazyassin1829]

Hello Jay I love your show so much .I learn so much brother but now you are so much about making money from the commercials that's drive me crazy .

[@shikastormcrow6224]

Always so insightful with Dr. Amen, thank you to both of you!

[@motivfrench6266]

An amazing podcast 👌👏🙏

[@jebinson3138]

Jay💙

[@crystalsilent7607]

I saw my mom watching you on Facebook!

[@madhurichakraborty1254]

Thanks for this so....interesting discussion which helps us to walk through to love ,respect & care the brain.(brain scanning for patner match seems bit spurious as few things must go natural but may be in coming times this artificialness will come up )

[@hiddenview166]

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[@mmal055]

This is ground breaking. US has clinics, can we have some in new Zealand. I would 100 percent do my scan and for my brother and mother both of who are diagnosed with some brain illnesses

[@therohitsahani]

I wish if you could provide timestamp

[@MissShardz]

Thank you so much for this. I've learned so much and will be coming back to this video for reference. This is incredible and now I feel like I have a guide to re-evaluate things and help myself. Wish Dr Amen can scan my brain haha. Thanks again.

[@greenthumbnail5987]

Would be very interesting, if u could share ur experience u had with ur brainscan after u did it.

[@madeleineqiex6327]

@jay Shetty @Dr. Daniel G. Amen I wish you were here… I’m crying at the end of this Podcast Help me Help Other’s please please

[@yasmeenmohammed9044]

Hi Jay I listened to your podcast and I also want to have my brain scan done how do I go about doing this in the uk

[@sudhaseetha5628]

Hi jay

[@wongengonn8751]

Hi Jay, one of the big fan of your podcast, that's why i think i needed to comment on this. You seemed distracted by the papers and not prepared for this interview. Not looking at your guest while you were making the introduction and him answering your questions seemed disrespectful.

[@k__ashu]

Please put timestamps

[@ninastanecka3062]

love it! Love it! Loooove it! So much wisdom...I've been waiting for it. Thanks Jey, thanks Dr Amen.

[@ajitkumaon...4481]

Big fan sir ....like

[@Whoanasraza]

Love From India

[@moneyboyok]

Do they have a clinic in London?

[@FitGirlCulture]

You can tell how much Jay loves his wife 😭😭❤❤

[@Ken-py4pk]

Jay Shetty is the best creator for self-improvement. Jay inspired me so much that I started my own KZbin channel. My channel is also about self-improvement. I would love some support from you guys.

[@salisashannon3903]

ACCESSIBILITY!!! How can I get a brain scan and how much will it cost to travel to one of the few locations. I have NARCOLEPSY which sends me into REM sleep instantly and cataplexy which causes a loss of muscle tone when I laugh or get upset🐑. I can only imagine what might be going on in my brain.

[@hangyakuzero1933]

Hi shettre