Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our own mindset.

00:00 Intro

01:02 About Negativity

04:34 Negativity vs Positivity Bias

06:53 Chronic Negativity and Cortisol

08:00 Negativity Positivity Bias Questionnaire

09:46 Negativity Effects on the Brain

14:49 Some Negativity is Important

16:21 Sponsor

17:36 Accurate Thinking

19:39 Positivity Bias Training

28:28 Mindset Hacks

31:28 Wrap Up

In this week's episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Amen sits down to evaluate actor Paul Wesley. Paul discusses his childhood, start in acting, goals for his mental health and happiness

00:00 Intro

01:47 Sponsor

02:57 Paul

05:24 Growing Up In New Jersey

08:18 Acting in New York City

15:03 Intention/The 18/40/60 Rule

20:30 The Four Circles

22:19 Head Trauma

27:05 Paul’s SPECT Brain Scans

31:02 Dr. Amen’s Recommendations

34:13 Turn Bad Days into Good Data

35:19 Sponsor

36:44 Wrap Up

Do you struggle to stick to your goals and feel discouraged when you fall short? It’s time to change the way you set and achieve your aspirations. In this empowering episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen introduce you to the life-changing One Page Miracle, a simple yet powerful tool to clarify your vision, identify your purpose, and stay on track. Learn how to align your daily decisions with your goals to create the life you truly want—one step at a time.

00:00 Intro

00:41 The Starting Point

03:17 The Prefrontal Cortex

06:31 The One Page Miracle

08:40 Intention in Relationships

15:14 Sponsor

15:37 Intention at Work

20:48 Intention with Money

22:41 Intention with Physical Health

24:30 Does it Fit?

26:57 Intention with Emotional Well-being

27:35 Intention with Spirituality

28:46 Wrap Up