BRAIN HEALTH EXPERT: QUIT These 5 Deadly Habits that DESTROY Your Brain | Dr. Daniel Amen

BRAIN HEALTH EXPERT: QUIT These 5 Deadly Habits that DESTROY Your Brain | Dr. Daniel Amen

Author: Sean Kim July 31, 2024 Duration: 55:52

Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, and many more. In our conversation we discuss: [00:00] Teaser [01:15] How our thoughts can change our brain health [04:30] Depression can increase Alzheimers by up to 4X [12:00] How much does genetics play into brain diseases? [15:00] Why people aren't getting their brains scanned [20:15] Blood flow and brain health [22:05] Caffeine impacts on the brain (is it the caffeine itself or lack of sleep?) [23:47] Erectile dysfunction and brain health are correlated [25:00] Habits & supplements to take to heal your brain [34:00] How does dopamine impact our brain health (dopamine fast) [42:40] When should children get exposed to a smartphone? [50:00] The importance of having purpose and serving others to avoid cognitive decline [51:45] Feeling lonely vs comfortable being alone [54:10] 18-40-60 Rule: How to stop caring what other people think Learn more about Dr. Amen: • Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen • Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+G.+Amen+M.D. Watch all of our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seankim?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim


Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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