378: 4 lies about happiness, brain types & mood-boosting foods | Neuroscientist Daniel Amen, M.D.

Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is actually a prescription for misery.” Amen, a clinical neuroscientist psychiatrist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your brain type impacts your happiness, plus: - Why some stress can actually make you happy (~04:14) - Why purpose is like a dopamine drip (~06:22) - How to eat for happiness (~15:59) - His go-to nuts and seeds for better brain health (~18:32) - The one exercise that can boost your happiness (~22:16) Referenced in the episode: - Amen's book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.  - mbg Podcast episode #150, with Amen.  - Amen's podcast, The Brain Warrior's Way. - Read more about Pollyanna. - Watch Amen in Justin Bieber's Youtube docuseries, "Seasons." - A study on elimination diets & ADHD symptoms.  - Amen's mbg article on brain types.  Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected].   *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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