Renowned brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen returns to Arroyo Grande with hard truths and hope for anyone who wants to protect their mind. He reveals what decades of brain scans show about marijuana, alcohol, and obesity—and why these habits quietly shrink your brain, speed up aging, and increase your risk of dementia.

Dr. Amen explains how to spot the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s, the simple daily habits that can reverse damage, and his “Bright Minds” plan for staying sharp for life. From the effects of trauma and depression to the surprising ways your thoughts shape your brain health, this conversation will change how you think about your most important organ.

You’re not stuck with the brain you have—you can make it better, starting today.

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Renowned brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen returns to Arroyo Grande with hard truths and hope for anyone who wants to protect their mind. He reveals what decades of brain scans show about marijuana, alcohol, and obesity&mdash;and why these habits quietly shrink your brain, speed up aging, and increase your risk of dementia.
Dr. Amen explains how to spot the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer&rsquo;s, the simple daily habits that can reverse damage, and his &ldquo;Bright Minds&rdquo; plan for staying sharp for life. From the effects of trauma and depression to the surprising ways your thoughts shape your brain health, this conversation will change how you think about your most important organ.
You&rsquo;re not stuck with the brain you have&mdash;you can make it better, starting today.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations: Arroyo Grande, available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and everywhere you listen, watch &amp; stream.

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

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Brain Wane: Marijuana, Alcohol and Bad Diet with Dr. Daniel Amen

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