Brain health, productivity, memory, and longevity habits
About this podcast
In this insightful episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, host Mel Robbins sits down with world-renowned brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen to unlock the secrets to a happier and more productive life, starting with your brain. Dr. Amen, a psychiatrist with 40 years of experience and author of 12 New York Times bestselling books, shares three transformative habits you can adopt today to enhance your brain function, memory, and overall well-being. Drawing from decades of research and over 200,000 brain scans, he offers practical, easy-to-understand advice to combat anxiety, addiction, and stress. Discover simple changes like powerful morning affirmations, essential foods for brain health, crucial daily vitamins, how to identify hormonal imbalances, the benefits of strength training over cardio, and a recommended breathing technique for anxious minds. This episode is your zero-cost guide to improving your mental health and maximizing your brain's power to be sharper, smarter, and more successful.
podcaster host & Guests
Dr. Daniel Amen
psychiatrist neuroscientist
Mel Robbins
motivational speaker author
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