Very Best Self Podcast

This is one of our absolute favorite episodes thus far! Dr. Amen is an absolute joy to speak with and this conversation is all about how to become a happier version of you through optimizing the physical function of your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen is a leading psychiatrist who says Americans haven't been this unhappy in 50 years, but there's hope. He joins Victoria to share what he's learned from hundreds of thousands of brain scans, including the neuroscience secrets that can make you happier, how your brain type can influence your happiness, and what practical steps we can take to build happier lives. He also makes the case that happiness is a moral obligation, and being happy can lead us to a better relationship with the people around us as well as with ourselves. Ultimately, we can’t have healthy, high-functioning minds without healthy, high-functioning brains. Yet, in a world where many people feel unhappy or downright depressed, most of us aren’t prioritizing time each day to upgrade our brains and be intentional about our mindset. This episode will help guide you in the right direction.

Dr. Amen's new book, "You, Happier," is available March 22, 2022.

Show Notes

This is one of our absolute favorite episodes thus far! Dr. Amen is an absolute joy to speak with and this conversation is all about how to become a happier version of you through optimizing the physical function of your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen is a leading psychiatrist who says Americans haven't been this unhappy in 50 years, but there's hope. He joins Victoria to share what he's learned from hundreds of thousands of brain scans, including the neuroscience secrets that can make you happier, how your brain type can influence your happiness, and what practical steps we can take to build happier lives. He also makes the case that happiness is a moral obligation, and being happy can lead us to a better relationship with the people around us as well as with ourselves. Ultimately, we can’t have healthy, high-functioning minds without healthy, high-functioning brains. Yet, in a world where many people feel unhappy or downright depressed, most of us aren’t prioritizing time each day to upgrade our brains and be intentional about our mindset. This episode will help guide you in the right direction.

Dr. Amen's new book, "You, Happier," is available March 22, 2022.

Timestamps:
4:52 - Americans are the most unhappy since the Great Depression
12:51 - The mental health benefits of eating healthy
16:40 - A healthy vs. unhealthy brain
19:45 - Brain Envy
23:07 - Things to feel better fast that don't last
31:10 - Notice what you like about others more than what you don't
39:31 - Give your mind a name
43:56 - There's no happiness when your chasing happiness

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What is Very Best Self Podcast?

Welcome to the Very Best Self Podcast! A weekly show where your host, Victoria Brown dives deep into candid conversations with inspiring people - including athletes, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and anyone out there making waves. We'll explore how they got to where they are today, in hopes that we can learn from their stories, and apply them to our everyday lives. Listen in as Victoria, life-coach, SoulCycle Instructor, Under Armour Athlete, and Meditation Guide, shares all the inside secrets, tips, and tricks you need to live a more purposeful life. After each episode, Victoria will leave you feeling inspired and empowered, with all the confidence needed to create real change. Together we navigate life's highs and lows, and ultimately connect you to your Very Best Self. Relax, enjoy, and SUBSCRIBE! #VBSquad