Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal. The man called “America’s favorite psychiatrist” is absolutely dedicated to improving everyone’s brain health, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illnesses, and reducing psychiatry’s reliance on pharmaceuticals as a method of first resort. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his methods for healing the brain, the importance of intergenerational trauma, and things you can do right now to improve your mental health. [Original air date: January 21, 2021]. SHOW NOTES: Daniel talks about the end of mental illness [1:31] Daniel believes the stigma surrounding mental illness comes from misunderstanding [2:34] Daniel discusses the impact of prayer on the brain [4:52] The first thing Daniel recommends is never pharmaceuticals [8:51] Tom and Daniel discuss meditation and neurofeedback [10:21] Your body responds to every single thought you have [13:28] Why is hypnosis so powerful? [14:44] Daniel explains how to use hypnosis effectively [16:24] Hypnosis allows you to deal with trauma in a place that’s completely safe [20:11] Daniel believes that we carry memories from our ancestors [21:20] Daniel describes a good diet for brain health [27:41] Daniel explains why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber can help with brain health [28:22] Don’t believe every stupid thing you think! [29:33] How to create good “tiny brain habits” [30:39] Daniel asks everyone he works with to start with the “one page miracle” [34:02] The end of mental illness begins with a revolution in brain health [35:40] Daniel describes some toxins that you might not be aware of [37:18] Of the 11 major risk factors for brain illness, being overweight includes five [39:25] Eating unhealthy food is not a reward. It’s a punishment. [43:04] Daniel describes the number one thing we do to damage our health [45:14] FOLLOW DANIEL: WEBSITE: https://danielamenmd.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/32nHHdN FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2vcPfEe TWITTER: https://bit.ly/3c4NEkt FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business – no matter what stage you’re in. Keep your ride-or-die alive at https://ebaymotors.com  Now through April fifteenth, NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https:/netsuite.com/THEORY Take control of your health with Zocdoc. Go to https://zocdoc.com/impact and download the free Zocdoc app. Visit https:/showcaseworkshop.com today to get a demo and a free 2-week trial Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices