'I've Scanned 250,000 Brains' - Here's How Men Really Think & Fall In Love! | Dr. Daniel Amen

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If you want to be a badass and feel invincible in any journey you choose to take, then LISTEN CLOSE to this episode of Women of Impact so you can stop comparing yourself to your male counterpart and start taking care of that wonderful female brain of yours!

Now, today’s guest has scanned over 250,000 brains (and counting) in his career and is considered a cutting-edge, world renowned brain expert – it’s Dr. Daniel Amen. And in this interview, Dr. Amen is answering ALLLLL your questions about the brain and the biggest differences between the sexes.

And while one isn’t better than the other, there are some BIG differences in the brains of men and women, and they actually explain a lottttt of the challenges and problems we face in our romantic relationships!!

But when we understand our strengths and our challenges, we have the power to DO something about it! Lets stop looking at each other like we are different species and lets start understanding each other!

In this episode, we go DEEP into:
- the differences between the male brain and the female brain and the strengths and challenges of each
- the differences in how we see love, romance and betrayal
- WHY men cheat more than women
- WHAT specifically about men’s brains that makes them more likely to cheat
- what YOU can do to actually override the weaknesses in his brain
- Dr. Amen’s secrets for improving your brain health
- what behaviors you should look for in a potential partner as signs of good brain health
- what changes in men’s brains when they’re in love
- how hormone changes throughout your life affect your brain
- why you shouldn’t trust your thoughts

This information about brain health is SOOOO important because if you don't take care of your brain then anything from your mood, to your energy, to your enjoyment in life, to your life span, will ALL be negatively impacted!

We all have the power to change our brains and live AMAZING lives, and this information will help you get there.

Chapter Markers:

🧠 [00:00] The Male Brain vs. Female Brain
🧬 [10:11] Hormonal Changes & Your Brain
🖤 [39:44] Intuition, Emotions, and Infidelity in Relationships
🥰 [56:35] Your Brain In Love & The Screening Process
💪 [1:23:05] The Power of Positive Thinking
👉 [1:33:05] Bonus Episode: Dr. Lisa Mosconi

****Bonus Episode: DAILY HACKS To Prevent Alzheimer’s with Dr. Lisa Mosconi****

Keep watching for a BONUS conversation with the amazing Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and expert on the female brain. She dives DEEP into the intricacies of women’s cognitive health, how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and how to optimize for greater cognitive function and energy throughout our lives as women!

DR. AMEN’S TRUTH BOMBS:

"The female brain, especially in the emotional circuit of the brain, are very busy, much more active. Their frontal lobe...is significantly more active in the female brain."

"Unlike parents, whenever Freddy does anything like what I want him to do, I notice him. I give him a hug and I give him a fish."

"And so if you can search for the evidence rather than you think something's wrong, but you really don't have evidence, and it just could be the right side of your brain is working too hard."

"Watch your products that you put on your body, because parabens and phthalates are hormone disruptors, so that's a very bad thing."

“Don't believe everything you think. Whenever you feel sad or mad or nervous or out of control, write it down, and then just ask yourself whether or not it's true."

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[LisaBilyeu]

WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!

[rwdswght]

I disagree. If a man really values you, he WILL remember what you like. You won't have to remind him 5, 000 times like a surrogate mommy. If he takes you for granted, he'll care about his sports or video games more. I've seen the difference personally. Don't settle for men who don't have any softness to them, that's just not a good deal.

[mastermanifestor]

I am a woman & have adhd... I am still capable of remembering things and people that are important to me. I think most people are, so let them show you if/how much they value you.. then act accordingly.

[deezed]

A lot of the depression women deal with isn’t because our brains are just more emotional. It’s because the world is genuinely a much more dangerous place for us, plus there are so many more unrealistic expectations and responsibilities placed on us in this society. When I spent some time living the way we were meant to live, I was not depressed. If I took time to make a list about everything women have to think about from day to day this would be the longest YouTube comment ever.

[TheTeacherMuse]

I don’t know… I think it’s ok to know that men need reminders and more guidance when it comes to emotional maturity issues, but I’m not going to be “gentle” and “loving” when a man keeps forgetting an anniversary or continuing to cross a boundary that is objectively wrong. I also understand that men are not the primary care giver but a man who gets pissed if you ask for help with the kids, is a man who has no empathy or respect for his partner. I’m no doctor, but I say “when someone shows you who they are, believe them.” I’m not taking them for no damn cat scan. LOL

[AffectionateSeaOtter]

Why is it that we make ALL kinds of excuses and ACCOMODATIONS for men and handle them with *kid gloves* while women are just expected to suck it up?

[lizashley]

Thank you for acknowledging that female hormones start changing in our 30s. I’m so tired of people claiming that 41 is early for peri-menopausal symptoms. 🙄

[jaclyncameron]

Why are Women picked apart and held responsible for everything?

[Summer-enhs]

ALSO: mothers hold back on suacide because of the need to protect their children is SO High! At all cost protect kids. So They wont act on it.. even if severely depressed! Should have been Said in the video.

[Wavey]

I believe that women are gifted with a cyclic rhythm that asks them to step back and rest or meditate….the constant pushing forward without rest creates distortion and imbalance.

[emperorwendi]

Neuroplasticity begs to differ.

It’s only natural that after hundreds of years in which boys to men have been conditioned to prioritize themselves and their careers over their intimate relationships that the scans would produce such results.

[trerodriguez]

If he is forgetful why can't he put the reminder in his own calendar?

My mom expects me to remind my brothers. But I have just as much or more to do than them. I refuse to be their secretary too.

[melbaT]

Of course it’s usually hormonal but many doctors misdiagnose and mistreat us. Then when you go to another doctor who treats you, one feels cheated out of life. This happened to me. All I needed was progesterone for my heavy bleeding, but all my doctor prescribed was the birth control pill. Glad I found two doctors who know how to treat me.

[josslynsinotte]

i don’t know if I agree with the always reminding him of everything, if he knows he’s forgetful why can’t he put your anniversary in his calendar? same day every year

[deannatipton]

Nah, im not going to remind somebody 14 times to do something. Im going to do it myself of possible or pay someone to do it. Leave him and find a smarter man.

Im obsessed with my man now. He's extremely intelligent, gentle, emotionally stable. I can't believe my luck finding such a man in my ealry 30s. I thought they were all gone

[DeepThought]

I feel this is a bit of excusing men for being sh** & again, making us caretakers while they skate by
Women work so much harder in life than men. We spend time grooming, cleaning, doing 99% of childcare, making spaces nice & building relationships- plus usually a job too. We also feel overburdened, lacking energy & yet we still pour passion into people. Yet they just roll out of bed & go to a job for some hours.. come back & can barely cope with a conversation, even after having beers with the boys to unwind
I they could do more, and do better. Adapt pls

[amyfigueroa]

PMDD is truly life altering. It’s like the worst possible emotional experience, every month of every other month and it is so so understudied

[lesleybrady]

EMDR is amazing! I had a chaotic childhood too and this therapy really helped me massively, I found a great partner at 42 after always being in unsatisfactory relationships (understatement!)

[diamondmediatv]

Give the man credit. Hes explaining the facts, the different parts of the brains represent for both men & women .. i find him quite clear and objective

[sally]

Wow ….let’s continue medicalising the cyclical nature of women’s bodies.
Understanding our cycles and cycle hacking is one thing. Honestly, if your partner is putting you on hormones to turn you into a more compliant version, I would be asking questions.
Where was the pushback on this?
How many men would have their hormones tampered with to make them into better husbands?
Why do we as women spend so much time seeking to understand our partners so we can meet them where they are?