Brain Health - Mental Wellness

Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of our brain health. He explains how taking care of our brain and mental health is a constant daily practice, comparing the things we do to boost our brain health to eating foods that will love our body back, foods that we love to eat and are beneficial to our health.

Thoughts on why our generation is the unhappiest and uncontented, what we can do to boost our happiness hormones, and how happiness is always tied to our health.

Get more science-based tips from Dr. Amen to achieve a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life despite the challenges and difficulties we may be going through today.

What We Discuss:

00:00:00 Intro
00:04:53 A healthy mind starts with a healthy brain
00:08:12 Activities that damage our brains
00:11:55 Brain and mental health is a daily practice
00:17:31 Accurate thinking versus positive thinking
00:24:02 Love food that loves you back
00:28:20 Focus on the micro moments of happiness
00:32:04 Why are we the unhappiest generation?
00:34:42 Did you experience childhood trauma?
00:45:45 Targeted nutrients to boost happiness
00:49:50 What’s your brain type?
00:54:19 Seek happiness in the context of health
00:56:10 Dr. Amen on Final Five

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