Every relationship is different, whether with our friends, coworkers, spouse, or kids. But by using focused intention, we are always pointed in the right direction when it comes to improving our relationships and forming lasting, meaningful bonds. In this clip from Dr. Daniel Amen's special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", he explains this core concept and how to integrate it into your own approach to others.

Despite a string of continuous success, multi-talented entertainer Jordyn Jones has often struggled to respond to her worst critic: herself. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Amen explores in detail the concept of mindset refresh, arming Jordyn and you with techniques to talk back to your own innermost critical thoughts, setting you up for a happier, calmer, and more successful start to the new year.

You do not have to be a victim! Everyone struggles with stressful situations at some point in their life. And most of us know that too much stress isn't good for us. But in today's world, we're faced with all kinds of stress on a daily basis—there's no escaping it! Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council, stress contributes to as much as 80% of all disease and illness? Understanding that having to deal with stress is inevitable and that too much stress is really bad for your brain and health, it is critical to know how to deal with stress.

In this week's short video, Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife Tana Amen talk about stressors that they have faced and share the strategies that they personally use to overcome their anxieties. You will discover: How to use a fork in the road to change your life forever. That understanding the difference between blame and responsibility can empower you. The importance of where you focus your thoughts. You have a choice how you respond to the stress in your life!

It's getting harder than ever to raise responsible, mentally strong kids with good decision making skills. In this clip from the new TV special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the #1 foundation to start with in your approach to parenting, whether you are a parent or grandparent.

Living with physical and emotional pain can be a burden. Even when we take significant measures to calm the pain, all too often we find ourselves drifting in a cycle of frustration as the gains are too few and the setbacks too often. So what's the deal? How do we push through the roadblocks preventing healing and make real progress? The answer lies in an obvious yet commonly overlooked place - the brain. In this episode, the Amens discuss how to address the root causes of pain and find real relief and significant change.

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In this week's short video, Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife Tana Amen talk about ADHD and how it differs in males and females. They'll also share practical tips that you can implement in your life right now. ADHD is commonly thought of as a disorder of hyperactive, behaviorally troubled boys. Yet, it afflicts many girls who are often overlooked because they tend not to be as hyperactive and have fewer behavior problems.

In fact, although females have ADHD in high numbers, males are diagnosed three to four times more than females. Missing ADHD in females can have devastating lifelong effects on their health, mood, relationships, career, and finances. Females with ADHD suffer more than 7 times the risk for both antisocial and mood disorders, three times the risk for addictive disorders, and twice the risk for anxiety disorders than those who do not have ADHD. Additionally, they have a higher risk for eating disorders, such as bulimia and obesity. But there's good news—you are NOT stuck with the brain you have!

Freeing yourself from chronic pain can be a frustrating, demoralizing experience. So often we tackle the symptoms of pain, while their root causes remain a mystery. In this episode, the Amens discuss the role that trauma plays in creating pain in both the brain and the body, as well as interventions that address the root cause of the trauma. You will learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores, and what these numbers may tell you about yourself. You will also learn about why EMDR has been so successful in reducing the lingering effects of emotional trauma, and thus eliminating emotion and physical pain.