Change Your Brain Every Day

On this week's episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with author and TV personality Amanda Kloots for one of her most personal and emotional conversations yet. Amanda shares the profound impact of losing her husband, the realities of living with grief, and how she found the strength to keep moving forward while honoring the love that changed her life forever. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological effects of loss, the healing process, and practical insights for anyone navigating grief. This heartfelt discussion offers compassion, hope, and a reminder that healing doesn't mean letting go; it means learning to carry love forward.
 
Whether you're grieving a loved one, supporting someone through loss, or searching for hope after heartbreak, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and inspiration. Watch until the end for Amanda's most powerful reflection on resilience and healing.
 
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Food is medicine, or it's poison. Knowing what to eat and having the discipline to stick to the plan are usually the biggest game-changers for improving the health of both your body and your brain. In this video, Dr. Amen shares his 11 simple food rules you can begin implementing in your life today to optimize your health and be your best. In 2020, The BMJ published a study exploring the role diet and nutrition play in mental health, with the lead authors stating, "Poor nutrition may be a causal factor in the experience of low mood, and improving diet may help to protect not only the physical health but also the mental health of the population." In other words, food matters for mental health. Unfortunately, a number of foods and food ingredients, common in the standard American diet, are toxic to mental health. They can harm your brain and put you at increased risk for brain and mental health conditions such as depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, and dementia. Awareness of the following toxic foods can help you to avoid what increases mental health problems and choose brain-healthy foods instead.

Holly Madison joins Dr. Daniel Amen for an honest conversation about her experience with getting an adult autism diagnosis, her battle with depression, mental health, and life beyond the Playboy Mansion. She shares her personal journey, discusses the factors that may have contributed to her struggles, and reviews the results of her brain scan with Dr. Amen. Together, they explore how brain health can influence mood, resilience, and overall well-being.
In this episode:
Holly Madison's mental health journey

 Her experience battling depression

 Brain scan findings and what they may reveal

 How brain health affects mood and emotional wellness

 Practical strategies for supporting mental health

On this episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, host Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with renowned addiction expert Mark Gold for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about addiction—and why it has far more to do with brain health than character or willpower.
 
Together, they explore how addiction physically changes the brain, why some people are more vulnerable than others, and how substances and behaviors hijack the brain's reward system. Dr. Amen and Dr. Gold break down the latest science behind effective, brain-based treatments and share practical strategies for healing, recovery, and long-term resilience.
 
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand the brain better, this episode offers hope, clarity, and actionable insights that can truly change lives.