Dr. Daniel Amen: 3 Steps to Stop Your Brain’s Guilt Cycle & How to Re-Parent Yourself to Build Mental Strength

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<p>Do you want to know how to stop your guilt cycle?</p> <p>Do you want to know how to build positive mental strength?</p> <p>Today, let's welcome back renowned psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen known for his work as the director of the Amen Clinics and a bestselling author, having written numerous books on brain health and wellness, and has also produced television programs promoting his theories on brain health.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Amen talks about mindful parenting, ways you can set goals with your children and nurturing their ability to think independently. He shares a simple 20-minute practice to deepen your connection with your child, and understand the pivotal role of boundaries in their development.&nbsp;</p> <p>Let's understand how critical it is when children retreat into themselves and offer strategies to mend and strengthen the fragile threads of parent-child bonds. Dr. Amen challenges the practice of labeling children as 'smart' and instead, focuses on cultivating their problem-solving skills and shed light on the often-overlooked emotional burdens our actions can place on our kids, from the subtleties of attachment to the complexities of misunderstanding them.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to empower kids through responsibility</p> <p>How to build mental strength</p> <p>How to foster problem-solving in children</p> <p>How to implement loving discipline</p> <p>How to instill the value of hard work on kids</p> <p>This conversation will help you better understand the hacks of raising well-rounded, resilient, and loving individuals in today's fast-paced world.&nbsp;</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p>What We Discuss:</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:46 How Do You Set Goals For Your Kids?</p> <p>04:34 How Do Children Become Free Thinkers?</p> <p>10:19 Allow Your Child to Get Uncomfortable</p> <p>13:01 The 20-Minute Practice to Bond with Your Child</p> <p>17:46 What Does No Boundaries Lead To?</p> <p>21:26 Why Do Children Shut Down?</p> <p>24:54 How Do You Repair a Broken Bond?</p> <p>28:00 Don&rsquo;t Tell Your Child They Are Smart</p> <p>31:04 How Can Your Child Solve a Problem?</p> <p>33:07 You&rsquo;re Making Your Kids Miserable</p> <p>35:16 Attachments That Become Broken</p> <p>37:37 I Don&rsquo;t Understand My Child</p> <p>41:54 What is a Loving Discipline?</p> <p>44:51 My Child is Addicted to Social Media</p> <p>46:25 What Does Social Do to the Brain?</p> <p>48:35 Effects of Divorce on Kids</p> <p>51:01 Teach Your Child to Self-Soothe</p> <p>53:39 How to Love Your Child Right&nbsp;</p> <p>Episode Resources:</p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@docamen">TikTok</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://twitter.com/docamen">Twitter</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanielamen/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drdanielamen/">Facebook</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-G.-Amen/e/B004G3QFTW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">Books</a></p> <p>Dr. Daniel Amen | <a href="https://danielamenmd.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amenuniversity.com/">Amen University</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean">Take The ACE Quiz</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>