Change Your Brain, Change Your Life! With Dr. Daniel G. Amen - #874

THE SAVAGE NATION

Michael Savage

News, Politics, News Commentary

4.4 • 11.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

World renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel G. Amen speaks with Michael Savage about the rise of mental health struggles in America. Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of viewing psychiatric issues as brain health problems, citing his extensive use of SPECT imaging to diagnose brain conditions and promote overall brain health through lifestyle changes. They discuss the potential psychiatric consequences of trangender medical care. Dr. Amen critiques the prevalent use of psychiatric medications, noting the high number of antidepressant prescriptions without proper brain imaging. They then speak about the integration of faith and spirituality in mental health, the detrimental effects of marijuana and alcohol on the brain, and the benefits of natural supplements for mood enhancement and depression treatment. Dr. Amen shares insights from his studies on murderers' brains, the impact of traumatic brain injuries, and the potential causes of violent behavior. He advocates for a daily focus on brain health in various aspects of life and discusses his aim to start a nationwide brain health revolution.

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0:00.0	And now the world's most exciting podcast, The Savage Nation, home of borders, language, culture.
0:14.8	Here he is, Michael Savage.
0:19.0	Dr. Daniel G. Aman, welcome to the Savage Nation.
0:23.2	This is Michael Savage, and we're getting ready because I saw you on television last
0:28.2	week talking about a breathing exercise, and it caught my attention.
0:32.3	I've been an alternative medicine practitioner my whole life, but this breathing technique
0:37.4	that you exhibited was breathe in for hold it for eight seconds.
0:42.1	What is it, doctor?
0:42.8	How does it work to stop an anxiety attack?
0:46.4	Breathe in for four.
0:48.4	Hold it for a second and a half.
0:50.9	Out for eight.
0:53.3	So take twice as long to breathe out as you breathe in and then hold it out,
1:00.7	second and a half. It's about a 15 second breath. Do three or four of them.
1:07.8	Okay. Let me. I'm trying it. I'm going to try it right now.
1:11.3	I breathe in for how long?
1:12.9	Four.
1:15.8	And hold for just a sec.
1:17.9	Out for eight.
1:24.3	And repeat.
1:26.1	So the trick is the slow out breath, isn't it?
1:29.6	Twice as long to breathe out as you breathe in,
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