5 Tools For a Better Brain & 3 Daylight Savings Hacks from Dr. Amen | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Released

December 15, 2022

Duration

1h 8m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — I’ve lived with #ADHD, #dyslexia, and #anxiety for most of my life. And I’ve spent the last decade immersed in research around how to improve my #mentalhealth, but only recently did I realize there was a big missing piece to the puzzle when it came to being happier, more confident, and more present. That’s taking care of the brain. Your brain is your problem-solver. It’s your memory keeper. It’s a supercomputer. If the physical health of your brain sucks, it’s like having a beer belly with IBS for a brain. If you’re really committed to being a happier and healthier person, it's common sense to keep your brain #happy and #healthy. But… The science can be complicated and boring. More #serotonin and #dopamine would be great… but I zone out when I am looking at all the research. That’s why I asked one of the leading experts on brain health to be here today. @DrDanielAmen_BrainHealth has 40 years of experience as a psychiatrist, 12 New York Times bestselling books, and he’s conducted over 200,000 brain scans, all of which back up the simple tactics he’s about to share with you. Today’s episode is jam-packed with practical information, so you may even want to listen twice. You can make your brain stronger and more resilient. There are specific changes you can make today, including supplements to take, a change to your walking style, a specific breathing technique to reduce anxiety, and more. Dr. Amen will also share the one powerful question he’s been asking himself every single day that keeps his brain strong. He also shares a recipe for a delicious mug of “brain healthy hot chocolate.” I’ll drink to that and a little Brain Health 101. Xo Mel In this episode, you will learn:

• The results of my brain scan – and a huge finding that was discovered in my husband’s brain scan
• The 3 most important habits that have the biggest impact on brain health
• The exact thing to say to yourself first thing in the morning to improve your brain
• The specific two vitamins that are most important for the health of your brain
• The difference between serotonin and dopamine and how to achieve balance between the two
• Why strength training is so important for your overall health
• What cortisol is, why it matters, and how to reduce it
• How to calm a busy brain
• What to do if you feel chronically tired
• The 5 most important foods for brain health
• What a psychiatrist of 40 years would never do because it’s bad for your brain

In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Introduction to Dr. Amen 08:53 Brain 101 - Everything you need to know about your brain health 10:49 3 ways to get your brain health on track 11:28 Key Concept: The most important habit Dr.Amen wants you to start TODAY for better brain health 16:08 3 micro habits that have the biggest impact on your brain 18:27 Top vitamins to take to help your brain health and how each can improve your health 24:47 Key Concept: How Serotonin, Dopamine, and Cortisol impact your brain and how they impact your mental health 41:38 Tool:15-Second breath exercise that will improve your mental health and how you can calm a busy mind 50:27 Key Concept: 3 words that will help you get rid of your negative thoughts 53:12 What to do if you are chronically tired 55:16 The 5 Best foods for your brain health 58:57 How to improve your memory 1:02:18 Key Concept: 5 Things you should never do for your mental health 1:03:55 3 Ways you can easily boost your mood — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

  host

• Dr. Daniel Amen

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Dr. Daniel Amen, 5 Tools For a Better Brain & 3 Daylight Savings Hacks from Dr. Amen | The Mel Robbins Podcast explores simple Daily Habits To Transform Brain Health, Mood, And Motivation Fast Mel Robbins talks with psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen about practical ways to improve brain function, mood, and energy—especially during dark, stressful seasons and daylight savings time shifts.

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