Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Breaking Your Doom Loop Right Now
Breaking Your Doom Loop Right Now
Breaking Your Doom Loop Right Now
Monday 24th November 2025
Dr Daniel and Tana Amen discuss chronic pain's impact on brain health and share strategies for breaking free from the doom loop.
37 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Chronic pain is linked to brain circuits and emotional health.
- The 'doom loop' describes how negativity worsens pain.
- Alternative therapies can be as effective as surgery with fewer side effects.
- Emotional trauma can exacerbate physical pain.
- Changing focus and mindset can aid in healing.
"Your body was created to heal. Every day, you are making your brain better, or you are making it worse."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode, Dr Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, the dynamic duo of brain health, tackle the intricate relationship between chronic pain and brain function. They discuss the concept of the 'doom loop', a cycle where negativity and pain feed off each other, leading to a downward spiral. This cycle, according to Dr Amen, is not just physical but deeply emotional, affecting millions globally.
Dr Amen's new book, 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain', is the centrepiece of this conversation, promising science-backed hope for those caught in this loop. The Amens share personal anecdotes about their battles with pain and highlight how changing one's focus can radically alter one's experience of pain. The episode is packed with insights into how emotional trauma can exacerbate physical pain and the role of automatic negative thoughts (or ANTs) in worsening one's condition.
You'll also hear about alternative approaches to managing pain without surgery, such as pilates, meditation, and dietary changes. With humour and authenticity, Dr Amen and Tana invite listeners to reconsider how they view pain and the potential for healing. Could a shift in mindset be the key to breaking free from chronic pain? Dive into this engaging episode to find out!