I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I am no longer a burden on anyone in my life. I have the warrior’s mentality; I have the warrior’s armor to help me stand against the blows I will suffer on my own.

I have been doing everything you suggested, though exercising and better sleep have taken longer to do well, even they are finally getting better.

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Here is a side by side I’m most proud of (a friend found this picture of me). Thank you for changing my life!!! Grateful everyday. ♥

Well, I am ecstatic that I lost another pound!!!!! I know that my brain is healthier, that I can think better and that I feel better. My life seems fuller, much more purposeful. I am directing my own pathway instead of being on the end of cravings for food. I not only have a plan, but I continue to learn and shape this plan of being healthy in mind, body and soul!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

Really savoring the garden produce and noticing how flavors of tomatoes, peppers and onions taste so much better. Incorporating a lot more greens like spinach and kale into my salads. Really thinking the “then what” more frequently.

Really making an effort to stay hydrated. I have been slowly eliminating alcohol from my weekend diet. Cutting back on my sugars. And just being mindful of what I eat and what I buy from the store – reading food labels more and being able to put them back on the shelf when I see different variants of “syrup” in it when it is supposed to be “healthy”.

Losing some more weight the way I feel energizes me and excites me to continue wanting to do more of the same I look younger in pictures and healthier I won employee of the month I am not reacting as much I rewatched earlier class I can tell that info is really beginning to sink in more, and become more natural when making choices It seems like a no brainer. Do I want to feel energized or bogged down?

I find that when life happens, I can put life into perspective and am thankful for where I am at this moment. Sharing where I can about how water can wash the brain at night and people find it really interesting. I have been promoting the water to everyone I meet.

Only had one incidence of using unkind words while driving! I was killing the ANTs before they turned into hurtful words.

I was able to resolve a conflict between me and my daughters without turning to food for comfort. Instead I thought of how I could turn our negative conversation into something positive. I purchased 2 red roses and gave them each a card that told them I was sorry for our tough conversation and assured them it was out of concern for them because I love them and treasure the gift of each of them.

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

Learning more little by little of what to do and eat. I have found this stressful at times keeping up with all the recommendations but I do the best I can. Comparing products not just accepting what someone tells me about theirs. Quality key. Seeing the criticalness of meditation.

My husband looks great!!!!! AND he is no longer pre-diabetic! Thank you.

Starting to lose extra weight and tone up. Like the way my jeans are beginning to fit.

I am really proud of myself. This week as I faced the usual options that would’ve saved me time and money but would’ve bad for my brain, I chose to do good for my brain. I took the time to prepare foods and chose better options in spite of cost. It also enabled me to eat less.

Still exercising every single day for 30 minutes. I do not go to bed until I exercise! I don’t let life get in the way of exercising. I just do it!

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I had unexpected out-of-town visitors for 11 days and wrecked havoc on my routine. I managed to not completely blow my diet and workouts with all the sightseeing and driving I was doing. YAY!! I had to cook differently than I usually do, so I tried to stick to protein shakes and smoothies for my meals while my guests ate all the stuff they shouldn’t (not my fault!!)

I chose to substitute a recipe after reading that high fructose corn syrup was in my mayo. Instead I did balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a dressing to go over my broccoli and cauliflower salad. I was glad I saw the label! So I could do something instead!

I travelled out of town, and got sick and was able to manage food and exercise (and drinking water) without a hitch! A little over a month ago I was reluctant to go on this trip because I was worried I would get anxious and feel alone and not be able to manage well. I went and had a great time! My energy and ability to be around people exceeded my expectations! I didn’t have any anxiety, and when I got sick, I was able to intuitively take care of myself. I was with other women who eat like I do and take good care of themselves, so it was like being with my tribe! It was a wonderful gift!

Keeping on… keeping on. Walked away from several situations where I was offered really unhealthy choices to eat. People looked at me like I had two heads. It drives me crazy when they say… “you have worked hard, you can treat yourself”. One voice is telling me.. they are right, I have worked hard and it’s not going to kill me. My warrior voice is speaking louder… yes, it’s going to kill you… it’s poison! Doing better this week on exercise.. now that I have me exercise partner back to hold me accountable.

I continue to insist on dishes adapted to my needs when in restaurant. I stood up to my friend’s pressure to give in from time to time. I bought weights and elastic exercise band to exercise at home and add to my daily walking, I am establishing a habit to be ready when the snow keeps me in.

I did a bunch of social things this past weekend that I normally would not have done, and my capacity to be around people for extended amounts of time has increased. Having a teen who just got licensed to drive meant having family discussions about safety, good nutrition before driving, expectations and setting limits–I struggle with follow through). I’ve been able to communicate that my anxiety and worry is higher and what I need from my kids due to my heightened sense of hyper vigilance.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

We’ve been working on getting his daily schedule set up for back to school and we’ve added your idea to start the day in a positive way with focus, appreciation and gratitude. We also did a little craft project to make a gratitude tree. He put “leaves” on the branches which were little tags with things and people who he appreciates and is grateful for. It’s right by his bed so he can see it every morning and he can add to it. I feel so great that I can share things to help him be happier and healthier.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

I started out weighing between 210-215 lbs. This morning I was at 176 lbs, and plan to be at 175 soon! I did not do this program just to loose weight, but to improve my health. For years I dreamed of getting down to 175…. and I find it amazing that I should reach this goal by the time I get my black belt. I was completely fine if it took me a lot longer… as I know my real goal is long term health. I am looking forward to working on improving and becoming a better long term warrior! Thank you so much for offering this program.

Managed to resist all the bread, pastries and strudels in Austria!!! It was hard!!!!

Began co-leading a BWW group and I hope to be able to use what I’ve learned in this course to help others.

I retired about five years ago and have been very busy helping family members. This area of my life has slowed down and I now have free time. I am trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (I am 60 years old). Your idea of turning pain into purpose appeals to me. I am finally to the point, mentally and physically, where I can do the work to figure this out. I have several food intolerances (dairy, soy, gluten, nightshades) and, using a combination of your eating program and avoiding these foods, I have lost weight, feel more focused, and have more energy and less pain.

Got a gift card to the Olive Garden. My wife and I chose the soup and salad. We stayed away from the bread sticks (no interest), but I could tell the soup and salad dressing was probably not the best thing for us. My wife and I enjoy going out to eat… but I am finding that lots of restaurants we used to enjoy are now tasting more like “McDonald’s” fast food! The best part is it’s making me want to stay away from them…. so I guess that’s a good thing.

Learning new recipes from Tana’s Healing ADD through food cookbook. LOVE the cookbook and I guess its not really a challenge but learning new recipes takes some time to plan but excited to learn some new delicious and healthy recipes, Soooooo grateful for the book. THANK YOU very much!!! 🙂

My success it seem this week was making mends with a celebrate recovery friend that i was afraid we lose contact forever. WE probably have not completed mended our argument we had a week or so ago but this past Friday we talked texting and i felt like it was good and i am happy we are more in the OK with our relationship.

I drove up to Seattle from LA this past week and flew home. One of my goals was to show grace to other drivers especially when I felt frustrated. In the past I have been overly concerned about “I’m right , what they did was wrong”. I would have a strong tendency to worry about getting cut off, someone flying up the freeway on the right and butting in etc. This time I expressed my feelings out loud and then quickly moved into a forgiveness mindset. What a much more enjoyable trip!

Following the Brain Warrior’s Way and have lost 27 lbs. I haven’t been this weight in 13 years. Most of my brain fog is gone. I have to exercise more than 3 days a week; More like everyday, even multiple times a day. I practice autophagy thru fasting and don’t eat after 6:00pm. I know that practicing the discipline of the BWW has helped me focus, think better, definitely plan better and know the reasons why this discipline works for me. I have fallen and picked myself up. Most importantly I feel better as a person, a partner, mom and grandma. What a change from 5 1/2 months ago.

Reviewed all my recent blood work up with my doctor. She said my blood was so healthy. For the first time in a long time my blood sugar was a 93. This is such great news to me because I worry about all the fruit I put in my smoothies!! Then I’ll eat a piece of fruit in lieu of something unhealthy!!!! So stoked right now!!

I was able to get back to my healthy eating plan this past week. I took Tana’s advice, and did not “beat myself up” for getting off from my food plan last week. I forgave myself, and learned from the experience. I know that the food tasted good, but it did not make me feel good. I felt bloated and swollen. After several months of not feeling that way due to healthy eating, it was not a pleasant experience. Although I continued to feel ill this past week, I was able to do some walking and stretching. Not too much, but some. I love the lessons in regard to parts of the brain and how they relate to health. I first became interested in this series in hopes of learning something that might assist me with daily migraines.

Going back to work and feeling great, and able to have the stamina to work a nine hour day times four and five days a week. Just able to get back into meeting people and having a purpose is freeing to share and not feel guilty about being different and have people give you that look. “that’s great for you but I am not into that health stuff,” well when they need to be in that healthy stuff may be too late and they will be sick and have to.

Focusing on my essence/purpose. Realizing that the little things I do, to help several women (manage money, focus on positives, more discerning in their day to day dealings and relationships, foods they eat), make this small corner of my world a better place for them, and that in turn blesses me.

I’m still here and moving along through the class! Many times I begin things and then do not see them through so I am very proud of myself that I’ve kept up. I look forward to the classes!

I am listening more, thinking and pondering. It is easier to stay calm and relaxed, not tempted to mirror my teen son when he has an over reaction nor feeling temped to calm him. We are both improving. My husband is eating healthier food and returning to his exercise program. ; -) I am thankful for both of you and this program!

I went to an all day genealogy workshop with some other ladies from our local genealogy club. We had to bring our own lunch and there was no place to refrigerate what we brought. The others brought a sandwich on white bread. Since I don’t eat a lot of meat, I certainly did not want meat that had been sitting out for 4 hours so I chose to bring a coconut wrap, put organic almond butter on it and added organic banana slices to it. It was so good I almost inhaled it and i was stuffed eating just one. When we left they were all talking how they were starting to fall asleep during the last of the workshop. I on the other hand was wide awake, full of energy and didn’t miss a word of the workshop. I am on my way to being a warrior after all!

I was very proud of my resistance to food that do not fit in my new diet. Every Sunday 15 to 20 of my seniors neighbors gather in a restaurant for a late breakfast, I discussed with the waitress that I could not have potatoes, toast and coffee, she brought my eggs with vegetables, On occasion this one restaurant will bring us complimentary cake I resisted the temptation and passed mine on to someone with a sweet tooth, I felt slightly guilty because I knew it was not best for his health but he accepted the risks meanwhile applauding my resolve. The scale shows it has an effect so I am very much encouraged.

Brain Warriors Way has taught us so much and has definitely changed our lives for the better. One of the greatest lessons learned is, to get rid of the ants! I am so much more aware of them and I am no longer going to let them destroy my day, my mood or my life!

Bad food is starting to make me really sick. Not thrilled with the sick feeling but it is helping me think twice before giving in to the impulse to eat something bad.

I’ve been loving your lectures and for the first time ever have been able to kill the cravings for sweets. I’ve been spreading the word about your lectures.

I am beginning to look at new things in my life that I need to work on. I am far from my goal weight, but this is the first time in my 56 years that dealing with my weight issue is not constantly on my mind, hovering over my head like ravenous vulture, screeching at me about what a failure I am. Having regained control over the food, it no longer bosses me around. I am far from a failure. I am a capable warrior. This program has been life changing for me, my husband and both of my parents. Actually, let me rephrase that. This program has been life SAVING for us.

Thank you SO MUCH for explaining the different brain types and how to support brain health for each one! Very helpful!

I ate more vegetables & my blood sugar went from about 107 to 94. Made me realize how important veggies are.

This past week after gaining two pounds from eating the wrong portions the week before, I have followed the portion sizes and kept with the program much more carefully. I continue to do a little more moving around and exercising weekly. Have even begun going to the gym twice a week. This week I lost two pounds, so I am back where I was two weeks ago. The biggest things that make a difference in my days are the naming things I am grateful for and the prayer/meditation time. Days are much more calm because of those special times.

I just took a trip to Key West with a friend and I overheard a couple behind me. She was talking about killing ants and my ears perked up, she then explained to the Man with her that ANTS are automatic negative thoughts. I turned around and said, Brain Warrior? Yes! High five moment. It was really exciting to eat right while on vacation. Minimal drinking and lots of exercise made for a fantastic trip! Fresh fish and veggies all week, it was perfect and I came home feeling terrific.

I have been successfully staying on the program. Still waiting for the back to feel better. Getting radiofrequency ablation in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait to start exercising again. I notice that when I stay on the program, I feel great. When I slip and eat junk food or food that isn’t good for me, I feel LOUSY and get really depressed. I’m meeting people who eat like I do which is great. I’ve managed to avoid the donuts at work. I was a Weight Watcher leader years ago and found an article that a donut has as much oil/grease as a small container of Vaseline. Every time I think of that, I can’t eat the donut.

I LOVE THIS CLASS! You cannot put a price tag on what you are teaching us. Thank you, thank you!

All the detailed information you are providing is invaluable. You are both so gracious, and brilliant of course!

Have loved every one of the sessions, learned heaps and am able to share so many of the things I have with my workmates and friends, We are changing the world one Brain at a time.

I realize now that so many of the things you’ve taught us are now part of my regular routine and my mindset. My cabinets only have good for us foods. My comfort food recipes have changed. Even things like the sayings you two say keep popping into my head at certain times— The other day during a discussion with my grandson I said, “Are you a sheep or a sheep dog?” It just came right out of my mouth without even thinking! A friend was complaining about loving some such food, she eats it but it bothers her. I said to her, “Why would you eat something that doesn’t love you back?” Oh my gosh! I AM a Brain Warrior!

I wanted to share that this week someone brought cookies to choir and neither of us were the least bit interested in them. And the other night someone offered dessert to my husband but he was almost turned off by the thought. Our bodies are changing. 🙂

I am joyful about weight loss and adding clothes back into rotation that didn’t fit before BWW. Our small group met last night and had a meal. The menu changed, but I didn’t know until we got there. So, I had the salad and homemade dressing we took as nothing else fit with my new life. Next time, I’ll eat ahead of time.

Thanks so much for all the information and giving so freely of your time, energy, and expertise to help so many people!

I will keep on digging at the BWW and kill those ANTS cover them up with all the positive’s in my life that I need to live for. Thank you Tana, you inspire me ! thank Dr. A, I learned a lot about FTD from your classes.

Others have sought me out to be their comfort! It feels good to know that others see it, feel it, want it. I continue to become more and more of a sheepdog. It is very interesting when I go to the grocery store. There are whole sections of the store I don’t even go through any more, because they no longer apply to my life. At the checkout stand there is always a variety of junk food there to tempt people on the way out. It’s funny that my eyes see the candy bars, but I am not tempted to eat them, because they register in my head as non-food items. It’s like looking at a candy bar, but it registers in my head is if it were tape or razor blades or something. I am not tempted to on a whim buy tape or razor blades and run home a sneak eat them in the closet. It’s the same way with the checkout stand junk food now. My brain is beginning to see them as non-food items. The candy no longer calls my name! Mr. Snickers and I are officially divorced!!! Yay!!

I went for my annual check up and my doctor was amazed at the improvement in my bloodwork numbers. I had an appointment at about 3pm and she said I was the first person she had seen today with a normal BMI.

The Ants come and go but don’t bother me nearly as much as before and I can talk myself out of them rather fast. Thanks for showing me the way to a better brain and a happier life for me and my family.

My fasting blood sugar was 100 now its 90. With your brain supplements my mind is so clear and focused. I can tell the difference before I started the BWW class and now. I am cognitively sharper, more productive, happier, and motivated. I haven’t felt like this in years. I am so very grateful to you for making this available.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Have suffered from chronic fatigue for 7 years and this week is my most stressful of the year. I did have some setbacks but was able to work and create on the computer which I haven’t been able to do for some time! I involved others in tasks I was unable to do, and had opportunities to share about the BWW! The best victory is “being content with what I have”, in other words, focusing on what I can do and enjoying and being thankful for it, and releasing what I am unable to do, yet. I am a warrior and expect improvement and strengthening. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Eating meals more regularly and including healthy snacks to take with me when I walk out the door for work. Feeling good about being able to pass on to others what I have been privileged to learn in the Brain Warrior class. Thank you ever so much for this opportunity. Each day i just keep feeling better : ), I definitely feel more energized, motivated and keep feeling positive. Staying well hydrated with alkaline drinks. Eating really well with more added good fats. I noticed how the other day a discussion i was in could have turned out with a negative outcome…instead my brain in the moment said “how can i make this a positive win for us both…it was great : ) Generally getting a lot more conscious with how i am thinking and responding. I just love the transformation that is happening in my life, it just keeps reminding me what’s possible. Bless you both for your amazing, commitment to us all. You both truly are making a “world of difference” you are awesome : )

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I just listened to the thyroid episode. My journey back to health took over two years, starting with a GP who told me that losing weight would solve my depression and extreme lack of energy and stamina. Ultimately a cardiologist discovered that I had a goiter squeezing my superior vena cava and other things in my throat and growing into my chest. A great surgeon removed the goiter and put me on T4. I was ultimately referred to an endocrinologist who added 5 ug of T3. He bumped it up to 10 ug which helped me feel a bit better, but I was still low on energy and I was becoming unsteady on my feet with other issues such as brain fog and incontinence which I didn’t know were related. A radiologist reading an MRI found that I had normal pressure hydrocepelus. A shunt was installed in my head and resolved all three symptoms – wet, wobbly and wacky. I ended up with a prescription for 25 ug of T3, which I take 5 ug every 3 hours or so to keep me from having a very specific headache in the right front of my head. Also it took some iron supplements to fix a severe headache that started the day of the shunt installation. This whole journey took over two years to resolve. I have recovered enough that last weekend I did over 4 miles of the Bay to Breakers race.

Amazing what doing one little healthy habit a day can turn into! So PROUD of these junior brain warriors doing what they are calling ‘Tana’s water challenge’ (vs pop and juice). Their amazing teacher Amy got them water bottles to drink water out of instead of juice or other sugary drinks. They are charting their water intake for 2 weeks and saying no to chocolate milk and juice.

Keep it up Junior Brain Warriors!!!! #BrainWarriorStrong #Proud

I listen to the podcasts when I workout at the gym and they are very informative and practical. I am teaching over 300 children in my school about ANTS. My life is a lot healthier and better. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story and teaching what you have learnt on how to transform your mind and body. Over my life i have experienced stomach issues, been thru hormone issues, overcame bulimia and dealt with depression/ anxiety. I am now 34 yrs old and finally now have confidence that I can live life with a sound mind, healthy body and be a positive example for my family.
Thank you to you and your husband for sharing and caring. I believe that God used you to help steer me and educate me create a lifestyle that maintains optimal health 🙂 I may never meet you in person, but you have impacted my life.

ANTI AGING DIET – Dear beautiful Tana, You are beautiful inside out and your iridescence glows from within. Thank you for all your food menu recipes that are so generous and loving, there is so much love put into it. I have been following them since I was 16 years young and people assume I am 20 years young. It is such a blessing to hear this when you are 41 years old. I thank you so much for being a continuous motivating stimulus in my life to continue eating healthy. I hope all people who walk into your life are blessed with your iridescent light. Hugs, Ayesha

I am one of the thousands or more who so appreciate your Podcast.  Thank you for sharing so openly about your health challenges and anxiety issues.  It does give hope and incentive to make healthy choices.  I deal with anxiety, too.

Also, I think you and Dr. Amen are modeling a beautiful and healthy relationship.  You both have your different ways of thinking and feeling, yet there is so much love.

Just wanted to thank you, you’re helping me so much.  When there are too many ANTS in my head, I listen to Dr. Amen to put a sane voice in my head.  I also had the similar Catholic upbringing so can really relate.  Thanks!!

Tana, I can’t begin to tell you how much you and Daniel have literally changed my life. I’ve always been an overachiever, but I also struggle with depression and sometimes I just act like a complete recluse. After listening to your podcast religiously, trying to catch up to the current ones in 2018, it occurred to me that I might suffer from ADD.

This never once occurred to me because I didn’t have the classic symptoms you think of when you think of ADD. Nevertheless, I visited my physician, and he was able to determine that I likely did have a form of ADD. He gave me a trial run of Adderall, and my life is forever changed. My impulse control is vastly improved, I was able to land my dream job, and everything is just so much clearer.

Perhaps the most significant impact on my life is my ability to accept the former instances of abuse in my life and deal with them; understanding how they affect my current life, which is pretty perfect, has been so powerful. Your story and how you overcame so much gave me the courage to address my past. More importantly, it has given me the warrior mentality. I want to be a warrior for not only my brain, but for my heart, my soul, my family, and all those that I care for.

You and Daniel have inspired me to be a better person and for that I am forever grateful. I intend on visiting one of your clinics in 2019, most likely the Atlanta location and I am so excited to learn about my brain. I am certain there will be finding that explain even more about my life so far.

I thank God for leading me to your podcast, and to you and Daniel; you both are such a blessing in my life and I thank you for the work that you do.

They loved it.  They wanted to know what was in it.  I told them cabbage so they would eat it.  After they demolished it I told them that it was Brussels sprouts.  They both don’t like Brussels sprouts.  So it was another way to get in another vegetable.  I love it.  Thank you so much for all you do.

I have listened to a lot of your podcasts and have enjoyed them immensely. I got your cookbook from the library and have tried several recipes which both my son and husband thought they would not like from the description.  I chose several I thought they might try. They have not been disappointed yet. I have never felt so successful with anyone’s cookbook. I will be purchasing your cookbook soon. Thank you for making healthy food so delicious. I am forever grateful. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

You cannot know how you have helped us in the past few days — my 90 year old Mother is healing from the flu and conventional (20th Century) medicine.  And while in the past, I have tried to introduce her to meditation with no success; now it is most essential for her high blood pressure and general health and sense of well being. However, she comes from the “Greatest Generation” and meditation seemed so alien to her way of thinking.  But it took just one guided meditation by you to bring Mommy into a lovely comfort zone!  Her blood pressure readings are wonderful after a session with you and I really believe that she will stick with your guided program. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart!! I hope as many people as possible follow your meditation series (we love the meditation on forgiveness and kindness). I have a picture of my beloved mother in a meditative mood.  Thank you for all you do — you make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. With respect and admiration.

Dear Tana, On July 27, 2018 I had a wicked fall and sustained a concussion. Living in a rural area with limited medical care I was at first diagnosed at the hospital as having a mental breakdown. Once the concussion was diagnosed I began the long process of getting appropriate care. As the fall was at work my care was more complicated by the tangle of Workman’s Comp. At 62 yo with multiple degrees I often couldn’t talk, my thinking was confused, my temperament a roller coaster, I couldn’t read, forgot how to keep myself clean and suffered from relentless headaches – and had no real care to turn to. Here’s what I had – you and your husband. I had been in your first Brain Warriors class and have read every book of yours and your husband’s. With help I retook the tests in Change Your Brain Change Your life. I developed a daily routine based on the results. I dedicated my diet to the Brain Warriors diet. I watched every episode you, your husband, and you and your husband together did on concussions. It’s 7 months later, I’m just now getting variety of tests, and an initial treatment plan may come together. At my last meeting with the concussion doctor he reminded my husband and I how very hurt I was/am in multiple areas and that it would be at least a year before I felt significantly better. Based on all the damage the testing is now showing, I wonder how much worse I would have been had I not employed your graphic guidance. While I still struggle with reading I can write. My headaches are blistering but can be remedied without medication. Thank you from the bottom of my brain stem for all the work you do.

I built my post concussion list based on your science: 1. No sugar 2. No processed foods 3. Limited dairy – locally made cream, yogurt 4. Created a library of wonderful memories; a special gallery on my phone of favorite pictures that I looked a at after meditating and many times a day (wow could I ever feel the dopamine flood my system) 4. Kill the ants. Concussions lead to depression and anxiety so I needed to stop those negative voices. Used the process in David Burns Feeling Good to keep track. 5. Listened to Baroque music a lot, and after a bit classic jazz. 6. Meditation to bring down headache pain. I don’t have access to EEG so I did Binaural meditation and focused breathing on the damaged part of my brain. Also, Guided meditation to view a positive future…I used yours. The one visualizing a goal and I used my One Page Miracle. 7. Consistant exercise- walking.

I just in the mail received “The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook” and OMG I should have gotten it sooner. It is so big and nice and so many great recipes. No wonder Dr. Amen is in such good health with the way Tana fixes his food. Thank you, I love the book already.👍👍💖💖💖

In 1984 I weighed 215 pounds. I was in a bad relationship & miserable. Food helped me get through the day. Wow, was I wrong. I went to Illinois Allergy Center & got tested and wow, I was allergic to Wheat, Barley, Rye, tobacco & several other foods. I worked as manager in a Restaurant you could cut smoke with a knife & I was sick every nite I went home. Couldn’t wait to jump in the shower & get the smoke off me and no one smoked in our house. I left Illinois & went to Florida got a job and did exactly what the director at the Allergy Center suggested. I lost 63 pounds in 8 3/4 months got down to 152 where I am now. If you are allergic to wheat or suspect it, get a blood test and it can change your life to lose weight, & be healthier and much happier. I’m now using my new cookbook “the Brain warrior’s way cookbook”. I have a few more hurdles but listening to all of DrAmen & Tana’s tapes I’ll get through it as I’m positive I will. Thank you Tana & DrAmen for trying to make us all healthy.💕💕

I just received this CD yesterday “relaxation, focus and memory training” I’m going to listen 30 minutes every nite in hoping I can regain some of my memory. I have a hard time relaxing but before the CD was over guess what I fell asleep last nite. When I woke up the Sony player was still on. It is going to be a habit Every nite,❣️

For anyone who may be thinking they can’t afford to eat healthy, the year I started this health journey in 2008 I lost 100 pounds I did it on food stamps. When I cut all the junk out, eating organic was cheaper as long as I shopped at Costco, Grocery outlet or other cheap stores that sell organic. 11 years later I still do it only now I’m cutting out coconut sugar and honey and going with Stevia or erithrytol. This past winter when I was underemployed, even the local salvation army food bank had a lot of organic vegetables, fruit and meat that helped me out. If you tell a food bank you are on a special diet like no gluten or dairy, they will often times try to work with that. I survived that underemployed time on food bank and grocery outlet and still are organic. A healthy diet is doable at any budget. Just have to get creative.

When I got scanned at Amen clinic, we found I have classic and over focused ADD. No wonder diet change, chiropractic, exercise and supplements help me so much. Helps me fulfill God’s call and purpose for my life as a counselor – not only did I get through school successfully, but I used to not be able to focus at all. Now I can focus for a two hour session with a client. Brain and memory power boost and neurolink plus my vitamin and fish oil work wonders. I tried for years to fulfill my purpose to help others by being a counselor, but I literally couldn’t do it until I got serious about brain health.

I made Tana’s chocolates and turned into hearts and making again for church ; n using different toppings , peppermint, coconut flakes , nuts and such. I also will make her Keto pancakes and waffle recipe for hearts with coconut whip topping. Yummmmm. I’m going to help a church by decorating refreshments area and table in lobby

I recently found out about you and your husband. I love following your social media posts and your podcast. My goal for the new year is to get my 16 year old and 14 year old to eat well. They won’t touch vegetables or fruit, which I know is pretty common, but they won’t eat meat either. All they eat is crap- bad carbs! They are athletes and my son especially, is feeling that his body needs more. Cooking doesn’t come naturally to me, which may sound strange, but I’m not great about putting meals together. I have a weird mental block in the kitchen. Its my worst trait as a mom. When I make basic healthy meals that I like, they say it’s gross and won’t try it. I don’t know how to make healthy meals that my kids will like. You have inspired me with all of your recipe posts. Could you possibly give me a few ideas of simple, healthy, kid friendly meals (that are easy to make) to get me started?

Last year i was a diabetic, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, anxiety, depression and stomach issues. I was only 57 yrs old. After following your meal plan and continue eating as per your recipes and following everything i learned from your books, in less than a year, I reversed all. I was taking 2000 mg of Metformin, today I take none. the only medicine I take is Losartan very low dosis. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good advise.

I made Tana’s chips and I had other veggies and thought I’d put on roast 425. Well doesn’t take but 15 min or burn and found probably 350 45 min better. Oh well didn’t copy recipe n thought this would work. Well don’t go sit down. All in all they all turned out except for tray on bottom but after seeing that I turned down oven. I expect high temps ok if on top rack maybe. Oh my goodness these are awesome. I think I might of used too much oil so go by Tana’s exactly and play with from there. The nacho cheese she makes I’ll do later . Love love love that too. All her different ways. I’d like to have a cookbook with all her recipes ; but then again I love she reminds us of some in an email n shares online. I have to just remember little is good. I’ll Texas cooking was always big and once a week fried always.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I am no longer a burden on anyone in my life. I have the warrior’s mentality; I have the warrior’s armor to help me stand against the blows I will suffer on my own.

I have been doing everything you suggested, though exercising and better sleep have taken longer to do well, even they are finally getting better.

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Here is a side by side I’m most proud of (a friend found this picture of me). Thank you for changing my life!!! Grateful everyday. ♥

Well, I am ecstatic that I lost another pound!!!!! I know that my brain is healthier, that I can think better and that I feel better. My life seems fuller, much more purposeful. I am directing my own pathway instead of being on the end of cravings for food. I not only have a plan, but I continue to learn and shape this plan of being healthy in mind, body and soul!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

Really savoring the garden produce and noticing how flavors of tomatoes, peppers and onions taste so much better. Incorporating a lot more greens like spinach and kale into my salads. Really thinking the “then what” more frequently.

Really making an effort to stay hydrated. I have been slowly eliminating alcohol from my weekend diet. Cutting back on my sugars. And just being mindful of what I eat and what I buy from the store – reading food labels more and being able to put them back on the shelf when I see different variants of “syrup” in it when it is supposed to be “healthy”.

Losing some more weight the way I feel energizes me and excites me to continue wanting to do more of the same I look younger in pictures and healthier I won employee of the month I am not reacting as much I rewatched earlier class I can tell that info is really beginning to sink in more, and become more natural when making choices It seems like a no brainer. Do I want to feel energized or bogged down?

I find that when life happens, I can put life into perspective and am thankful for where I am at this moment. Sharing where I can about how water can wash the brain at night and people find it really interesting. I have been promoting the water to everyone I meet.

Only had one incidence of using unkind words while driving! I was killing the ANTs before they turned into hurtful words.

I was able to resolve a conflict between me and my daughters without turning to food for comfort. Instead I thought of how I could turn our negative conversation into something positive. I purchased 2 red roses and gave them each a card that told them I was sorry for our tough conversation and assured them it was out of concern for them because I love them and treasure the gift of each of them.

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

Learning more little by little of what to do and eat. I have found this stressful at times keeping up with all the recommendations but I do the best I can. Comparing products not just accepting what someone tells me about theirs. Quality key. Seeing the criticalness of meditation.

My husband looks great!!!!! AND he is no longer pre-diabetic! Thank you.

Starting to lose extra weight and tone up. Like the way my jeans are beginning to fit.

I am really proud of myself. This week as I faced the usual options that would’ve saved me time and money but would’ve bad for my brain, I chose to do good for my brain. I took the time to prepare foods and chose better options in spite of cost. It also enabled me to eat less.

Still exercising every single day for 30 minutes. I do not go to bed until I exercise! I don’t let life get in the way of exercising. I just do it!

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I had unexpected out-of-town visitors for 11 days and wrecked havoc on my routine. I managed to not completely blow my diet and workouts with all the sightseeing and driving I was doing. YAY!! I had to cook differently than I usually do, so I tried to stick to protein shakes and smoothies for my meals while my guests ate all the stuff they shouldn’t (not my fault!!)

I chose to substitute a recipe after reading that high fructose corn syrup was in my mayo. Instead I did balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a dressing to go over my broccoli and cauliflower salad. I was glad I saw the label! So I could do something instead!

I travelled out of town, and got sick and was able to manage food and exercise (and drinking water) without a hitch! A little over a month ago I was reluctant to go on this trip because I was worried I would get anxious and feel alone and not be able to manage well. I went and had a great time! My energy and ability to be around people exceeded my expectations! I didn’t have any anxiety, and when I got sick, I was able to intuitively take care of myself. I was with other women who eat like I do and take good care of themselves, so it was like being with my tribe! It was a wonderful gift!

Keeping on… keeping on. Walked away from several situations where I was offered really unhealthy choices to eat. People looked at me like I had two heads. It drives me crazy when they say… “you have worked hard, you can treat yourself”. One voice is telling me.. they are right, I have worked hard and it’s not going to kill me. My warrior voice is speaking louder… yes, it’s going to kill you… it’s poison! Doing better this week on exercise.. now that I have me exercise partner back to hold me accountable.

I continue to insist on dishes adapted to my needs when in restaurant. I stood up to my friend’s pressure to give in from time to time. I bought weights and elastic exercise band to exercise at home and add to my daily walking, I am establishing a habit to be ready when the snow keeps me in.

I did a bunch of social things this past weekend that I normally would not have done, and my capacity to be around people for extended amounts of time has increased. Having a teen who just got licensed to drive meant having family discussions about safety, good nutrition before driving, expectations and setting limits–I struggle with follow through). I’ve been able to communicate that my anxiety and worry is higher and what I need from my kids due to my heightened sense of hyper vigilance.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

We’ve been working on getting his daily schedule set up for back to school and we’ve added your idea to start the day in a positive way with focus, appreciation and gratitude. We also did a little craft project to make a gratitude tree. He put “leaves” on the branches which were little tags with things and people who he appreciates and is grateful for. It’s right by his bed so he can see it every morning and he can add to it. I feel so great that I can share things to help him be happier and healthier.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

I started out weighing between 210-215 lbs. This morning I was at 176 lbs, and plan to be at 175 soon! I did not do this program just to loose weight, but to improve my health. For years I dreamed of getting down to 175…. and I find it amazing that I should reach this goal by the time I get my black belt. I was completely fine if it took me a lot longer… as I know my real goal is long term health. I am looking forward to working on improving and becoming a better long term warrior! Thank you so much for offering this program.

Managed to resist all the bread, pastries and strudels in Austria!!! It was hard!!!!

Began co-leading a BWW group and I hope to be able to use what I’ve learned in this course to help others.

I retired about five years ago and have been very busy helping family members. This area of my life has slowed down and I now have free time. I am trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (I am 60 years old). Your idea of turning pain into purpose appeals to me. I am finally to the point, mentally and physically, where I can do the work to figure this out. I have several food intolerances (dairy, soy, gluten, nightshades) and, using a combination of your eating program and avoiding these foods, I have lost weight, feel more focused, and have more energy and less pain.

Got a gift card to the Olive Garden. My wife and I chose the soup and salad. We stayed away from the bread sticks (no interest), but I could tell the soup and salad dressing was probably not the best thing for us. My wife and I enjoy going out to eat… but I am finding that lots of restaurants we used to enjoy are now tasting more like “McDonald’s” fast food! The best part is it’s making me want to stay away from them…. so I guess that’s a good thing.

Learning new recipes from Tana’s Healing ADD through food cookbook. LOVE the cookbook and I guess its not really a challenge but learning new recipes takes some time to plan but excited to learn some new delicious and healthy recipes, Soooooo grateful for the book. THANK YOU very much!!! 🙂

My success it seem this week was making mends with a celebrate recovery friend that i was afraid we lose contact forever. WE probably have not completed mended our argument we had a week or so ago but this past Friday we talked texting and i felt like it was good and i am happy we are more in the OK with our relationship.

I drove up to Seattle from LA this past week and flew home. One of my goals was to show grace to other drivers especially when I felt frustrated. In the past I have been overly concerned about “I’m right , what they did was wrong”. I would have a strong tendency to worry about getting cut off, someone flying up the freeway on the right and butting in etc. This time I expressed my feelings out loud and then quickly moved into a forgiveness mindset. What a much more enjoyable trip!

Following the Brain Warrior’s Way and have lost 27 lbs. I haven’t been this weight in 13 years. Most of my brain fog is gone. I have to exercise more than 3 days a week; More like everyday, even multiple times a day. I practice autophagy thru fasting and don’t eat after 6:00pm. I know that practicing the discipline of the BWW has helped me focus, think better, definitely plan better and know the reasons why this discipline works for me. I have fallen and picked myself up. Most importantly I feel better as a person, a partner, mom and grandma. What a change from 5 1/2 months ago.

Reviewed all my recent blood work up with my doctor. She said my blood was so healthy. For the first time in a long time my blood sugar was a 93. This is such great news to me because I worry about all the fruit I put in my smoothies!! Then I’ll eat a piece of fruit in lieu of something unhealthy!!!! So stoked right now!!

I was able to get back to my healthy eating plan this past week. I took Tana’s advice, and did not “beat myself up” for getting off from my food plan last week. I forgave myself, and learned from the experience. I know that the food tasted good, but it did not make me feel good. I felt bloated and swollen. After several months of not feeling that way due to healthy eating, it was not a pleasant experience. Although I continued to feel ill this past week, I was able to do some walking and stretching. Not too much, but some. I love the lessons in regard to parts of the brain and how they relate to health. I first became interested in this series in hopes of learning something that might assist me with daily migraines.

Going back to work and feeling great, and able to have the stamina to work a nine hour day times four and five days a week. Just able to get back into meeting people and having a purpose is freeing to share and not feel guilty about being different and have people give you that look. “that’s great for you but I am not into that health stuff,” well when they need to be in that healthy stuff may be too late and they will be sick and have to.

Focusing on my essence/purpose. Realizing that the little things I do, to help several women (manage money, focus on positives, more discerning in their day to day dealings and relationships, foods they eat), make this small corner of my world a better place for them, and that in turn blesses me.

I’m still here and moving along through the class! Many times I begin things and then do not see them through so I am very proud of myself that I’ve kept up. I look forward to the classes!

I am listening more, thinking and pondering. It is easier to stay calm and relaxed, not tempted to mirror my teen son when he has an over reaction nor feeling temped to calm him. We are both improving. My husband is eating healthier food and returning to his exercise program. ; -) I am thankful for both of you and this program!

I went to an all day genealogy workshop with some other ladies from our local genealogy club. We had to bring our own lunch and there was no place to refrigerate what we brought. The others brought a sandwich on white bread. Since I don’t eat a lot of meat, I certainly did not want meat that had been sitting out for 4 hours so I chose to bring a coconut wrap, put organic almond butter on it and added organic banana slices to it. It was so good I almost inhaled it and i was stuffed eating just one. When we left they were all talking how they were starting to fall asleep during the last of the workshop. I on the other hand was wide awake, full of energy and didn’t miss a word of the workshop. I am on my way to being a warrior after all!

I was very proud of my resistance to food that do not fit in my new diet. Every Sunday 15 to 20 of my seniors neighbors gather in a restaurant for a late breakfast, I discussed with the waitress that I could not have potatoes, toast and coffee, she brought my eggs with vegetables, On occasion this one restaurant will bring us complimentary cake I resisted the temptation and passed mine on to someone with a sweet tooth, I felt slightly guilty because I knew it was not best for his health but he accepted the risks meanwhile applauding my resolve. The scale shows it has an effect so I am very much encouraged.

Brain Warriors Way has taught us so much and has definitely changed our lives for the better. One of the greatest lessons learned is, to get rid of the ants! I am so much more aware of them and I am no longer going to let them destroy my day, my mood or my life!

Bad food is starting to make me really sick. Not thrilled with the sick feeling but it is helping me think twice before giving in to the impulse to eat something bad.

I’ve been loving your lectures and for the first time ever have been able to kill the cravings for sweets. I’ve been spreading the word about your lectures.

I am beginning to look at new things in my life that I need to work on. I am far from my goal weight, but this is the first time in my 56 years that dealing with my weight issue is not constantly on my mind, hovering over my head like ravenous vulture, screeching at me about what a failure I am. Having regained control over the food, it no longer bosses me around. I am far from a failure. I am a capable warrior. This program has been life changing for me, my husband and both of my parents. Actually, let me rephrase that. This program has been life SAVING for us.

Thank you SO MUCH for explaining the different brain types and how to support brain health for each one! Very helpful!

I ate more vegetables & my blood sugar went from about 107 to 94. Made me realize how important veggies are.

This past week after gaining two pounds from eating the wrong portions the week before, I have followed the portion sizes and kept with the program much more carefully. I continue to do a little more moving around and exercising weekly. Have even begun going to the gym twice a week. This week I lost two pounds, so I am back where I was two weeks ago. The biggest things that make a difference in my days are the naming things I am grateful for and the prayer/meditation time. Days are much more calm because of those special times.

I just took a trip to Key West with a friend and I overheard a couple behind me. She was talking about killing ants and my ears perked up, she then explained to the Man with her that ANTS are automatic negative thoughts. I turned around and said, Brain Warrior? Yes! High five moment. It was really exciting to eat right while on vacation. Minimal drinking and lots of exercise made for a fantastic trip! Fresh fish and veggies all week, it was perfect and I came home feeling terrific.

I have been successfully staying on the program. Still waiting for the back to feel better. Getting radiofrequency ablation in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait to start exercising again. I notice that when I stay on the program, I feel great. When I slip and eat junk food or food that isn’t good for me, I feel LOUSY and get really depressed. I’m meeting people who eat like I do which is great. I’ve managed to avoid the donuts at work. I was a Weight Watcher leader years ago and found an article that a donut has as much oil/grease as a small container of Vaseline. Every time I think of that, I can’t eat the donut.

I LOVE THIS CLASS! You cannot put a price tag on what you are teaching us. Thank you, thank you!

All the detailed information you are providing is invaluable. You are both so gracious, and brilliant of course!

Have loved every one of the sessions, learned heaps and am able to share so many of the things I have with my workmates and friends, We are changing the world one Brain at a time.

I realize now that so many of the things you’ve taught us are now part of my regular routine and my mindset. My cabinets only have good for us foods. My comfort food recipes have changed. Even things like the sayings you two say keep popping into my head at certain times— The other day during a discussion with my grandson I said, “Are you a sheep or a sheep dog?” It just came right out of my mouth without even thinking! A friend was complaining about loving some such food, she eats it but it bothers her. I said to her, “Why would you eat something that doesn’t love you back?” Oh my gosh! I AM a Brain Warrior!

I wanted to share that this week someone brought cookies to choir and neither of us were the least bit interested in them. And the other night someone offered dessert to my husband but he was almost turned off by the thought. Our bodies are changing. 🙂

I am joyful about weight loss and adding clothes back into rotation that didn’t fit before BWW. Our small group met last night and had a meal. The menu changed, but I didn’t know until we got there. So, I had the salad and homemade dressing we took as nothing else fit with my new life. Next time, I’ll eat ahead of time.

Thanks so much for all the information and giving so freely of your time, energy, and expertise to help so many people!

I will keep on digging at the BWW and kill those ANTS cover them up with all the positive’s in my life that I need to live for. Thank you Tana, you inspire me ! thank Dr. A, I learned a lot about FTD from your classes.

Others have sought me out to be their comfort! It feels good to know that others see it, feel it, want it. I continue to become more and more of a sheepdog. It is very interesting when I go to the grocery store. There are whole sections of the store I don’t even go through any more, because they no longer apply to my life. At the checkout stand there is always a variety of junk food there to tempt people on the way out. It’s funny that my eyes see the candy bars, but I am not tempted to eat them, because they register in my head as non-food items. It’s like looking at a candy bar, but it registers in my head is if it were tape or razor blades or something. I am not tempted to on a whim buy tape or razor blades and run home a sneak eat them in the closet. It’s the same way with the checkout stand junk food now. My brain is beginning to see them as non-food items. The candy no longer calls my name! Mr. Snickers and I are officially divorced!!! Yay!!

I went for my annual check up and my doctor was amazed at the improvement in my bloodwork numbers. I had an appointment at about 3pm and she said I was the first person she had seen today with a normal BMI.

The Ants come and go but don’t bother me nearly as much as before and I can talk myself out of them rather fast. Thanks for showing me the way to a better brain and a happier life for me and my family.

My fasting blood sugar was 100 now its 90. With your brain supplements my mind is so clear and focused. I can tell the difference before I started the BWW class and now. I am cognitively sharper, more productive, happier, and motivated. I haven’t felt like this in years. I am so very grateful to you for making this available.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Have suffered from chronic fatigue for 7 years and this week is my most stressful of the year. I did have some setbacks but was able to work and create on the computer which I haven’t been able to do for some time! I involved others in tasks I was unable to do, and had opportunities to share about the BWW! The best victory is “being content with what I have”, in other words, focusing on what I can do and enjoying and being thankful for it, and releasing what I am unable to do, yet. I am a warrior and expect improvement and strengthening. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Eating meals more regularly and including healthy snacks to take with me when I walk out the door for work. Feeling good about being able to pass on to others what I have been privileged to learn in the Brain Warrior class. Thank you ever so much for this opportunity. Each day i just keep feeling better : ), I definitely feel more energized, motivated and keep feeling positive. Staying well hydrated with alkaline drinks. Eating really well with more added good fats. I noticed how the other day a discussion i was in could have turned out with a negative outcome…instead my brain in the moment said “how can i make this a positive win for us both…it was great : ) Generally getting a lot more conscious with how i am thinking and responding. I just love the transformation that is happening in my life, it just keeps reminding me what’s possible. Bless you both for your amazing, commitment to us all. You both truly are making a “world of difference” you are awesome : )

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I just listened to the thyroid episode. My journey back to health took over two years, starting with a GP who told me that losing weight would solve my depression and extreme lack of energy and stamina. Ultimately a cardiologist discovered that I had a goiter squeezing my superior vena cava and other things in my throat and growing into my chest. A great surgeon removed the goiter and put me on T4. I was ultimately referred to an endocrinologist who added 5 ug of T3. He bumped it up to 10 ug which helped me feel a bit better, but I was still low on energy and I was becoming unsteady on my feet with other issues such as brain fog and incontinence which I didn’t know were related. A radiologist reading an MRI found that I had normal pressure hydrocepelus. A shunt was installed in my head and resolved all three symptoms – wet, wobbly and wacky. I ended up with a prescription for 25 ug of T3, which I take 5 ug every 3 hours or so to keep me from having a very specific headache in the right front of my head. Also it took some iron supplements to fix a severe headache that started the day of the shunt installation. This whole journey took over two years to resolve. I have recovered enough that last weekend I did over 4 miles of the Bay to Breakers race.

Amazing what doing one little healthy habit a day can turn into! So PROUD of these junior brain warriors doing what they are calling ‘Tana’s water challenge’ (vs pop and juice). Their amazing teacher Amy got them water bottles to drink water out of instead of juice or other sugary drinks. They are charting their water intake for 2 weeks and saying no to chocolate milk and juice.

Keep it up Junior Brain Warriors!!!! #BrainWarriorStrong #Proud

I listen to the podcasts when I workout at the gym and they are very informative and practical. I am teaching over 300 children in my school about ANTS. My life is a lot healthier and better. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story and teaching what you have learnt on how to transform your mind and body. Over my life i have experienced stomach issues, been thru hormone issues, overcame bulimia and dealt with depression/ anxiety. I am now 34 yrs old and finally now have confidence that I can live life with a sound mind, healthy body and be a positive example for my family.
Thank you to you and your husband for sharing and caring. I believe that God used you to help steer me and educate me create a lifestyle that maintains optimal health 🙂 I may never meet you in person, but you have impacted my life.

ANTI AGING DIET – Dear beautiful Tana, You are beautiful inside out and your iridescence glows from within. Thank you for all your food menu recipes that are so generous and loving, there is so much love put into it. I have been following them since I was 16 years young and people assume I am 20 years young. It is such a blessing to hear this when you are 41 years old. I thank you so much for being a continuous motivating stimulus in my life to continue eating healthy. I hope all people who walk into your life are blessed with your iridescent light. Hugs, Ayesha

I am one of the thousands or more who so appreciate your Podcast.  Thank you for sharing so openly about your health challenges and anxiety issues.  It does give hope and incentive to make healthy choices.  I deal with anxiety, too.

Also, I think you and Dr. Amen are modeling a beautiful and healthy relationship.  You both have your different ways of thinking and feeling, yet there is so much love.

Just wanted to thank you, you’re helping me so much.  When there are too many ANTS in my head, I listen to Dr. Amen to put a sane voice in my head.  I also had the similar Catholic upbringing so can really relate.  Thanks!!

Tana, I can’t begin to tell you how much you and Daniel have literally changed my life. I’ve always been an overachiever, but I also struggle with depression and sometimes I just act like a complete recluse. After listening to your podcast religiously, trying to catch up to the current ones in 2018, it occurred to me that I might suffer from ADD.

This never once occurred to me because I didn’t have the classic symptoms you think of when you think of ADD. Nevertheless, I visited my physician, and he was able to determine that I likely did have a form of ADD. He gave me a trial run of Adderall, and my life is forever changed. My impulse control is vastly improved, I was able to land my dream job, and everything is just so much clearer.

Perhaps the most significant impact on my life is my ability to accept the former instances of abuse in my life and deal with them; understanding how they affect my current life, which is pretty perfect, has been so powerful. Your story and how you overcame so much gave me the courage to address my past. More importantly, it has given me the warrior mentality. I want to be a warrior for not only my brain, but for my heart, my soul, my family, and all those that I care for.

You and Daniel have inspired me to be a better person and for that I am forever grateful. I intend on visiting one of your clinics in 2019, most likely the Atlanta location and I am so excited to learn about my brain. I am certain there will be finding that explain even more about my life so far.

I thank God for leading me to your podcast, and to you and Daniel; you both are such a blessing in my life and I thank you for the work that you do.

They loved it.  They wanted to know what was in it.  I told them cabbage so they would eat it.  After they demolished it I told them that it was Brussels sprouts.  They both don’t like Brussels sprouts.  So it was another way to get in another vegetable.  I love it.  Thank you so much for all you do.

I have listened to a lot of your podcasts and have enjoyed them immensely. I got your cookbook from the library and have tried several recipes which both my son and husband thought they would not like from the description.  I chose several I thought they might try. They have not been disappointed yet. I have never felt so successful with anyone’s cookbook. I will be purchasing your cookbook soon. Thank you for making healthy food so delicious. I am forever grateful. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

You cannot know how you have helped us in the past few days — my 90 year old Mother is healing from the flu and conventional (20th Century) medicine.  And while in the past, I have tried to introduce her to meditation with no success; now it is most essential for her high blood pressure and general health and sense of well being. However, she comes from the “Greatest Generation” and meditation seemed so alien to her way of thinking.  But it took just one guided meditation by you to bring Mommy into a lovely comfort zone!  Her blood pressure readings are wonderful after a session with you and I really believe that she will stick with your guided program. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart!! I hope as many people as possible follow your meditation series (we love the meditation on forgiveness and kindness). I have a picture of my beloved mother in a meditative mood.  Thank you for all you do — you make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. With respect and admiration.

Dear Tana, On July 27, 2018 I had a wicked fall and sustained a concussion. Living in a rural area with limited medical care I was at first diagnosed at the hospital as having a mental breakdown. Once the concussion was diagnosed I began the long process of getting appropriate care. As the fall was at work my care was more complicated by the tangle of Workman’s Comp. At 62 yo with multiple degrees I often couldn’t talk, my thinking was confused, my temperament a roller coaster, I couldn’t read, forgot how to keep myself clean and suffered from relentless headaches – and had no real care to turn to. Here’s what I had – you and your husband. I had been in your first Brain Warriors class and have read every book of yours and your husband’s. With help I retook the tests in Change Your Brain Change Your life. I developed a daily routine based on the results. I dedicated my diet to the Brain Warriors diet. I watched every episode you, your husband, and you and your husband together did on concussions. It’s 7 months later, I’m just now getting variety of tests, and an initial treatment plan may come together. At my last meeting with the concussion doctor he reminded my husband and I how very hurt I was/am in multiple areas and that it would be at least a year before I felt significantly better. Based on all the damage the testing is now showing, I wonder how much worse I would have been had I not employed your graphic guidance. While I still struggle with reading I can write. My headaches are blistering but can be remedied without medication. Thank you from the bottom of my brain stem for all the work you do.

I built my post concussion list based on your science: 1. No sugar 2. No processed foods 3. Limited dairy – locally made cream, yogurt 4. Created a library of wonderful memories; a special gallery on my phone of favorite pictures that I looked a at after meditating and many times a day (wow could I ever feel the dopamine flood my system) 4. Kill the ants. Concussions lead to depression and anxiety so I needed to stop those negative voices. Used the process in David Burns Feeling Good to keep track. 5. Listened to Baroque music a lot, and after a bit classic jazz. 6. Meditation to bring down headache pain. I don’t have access to EEG so I did Binaural meditation and focused breathing on the damaged part of my brain. Also, Guided meditation to view a positive future…I used yours. The one visualizing a goal and I used my One Page Miracle. 7. Consistant exercise- walking.

I just in the mail received “The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook” and OMG I should have gotten it sooner. It is so big and nice and so many great recipes. No wonder Dr. Amen is in such good health with the way Tana fixes his food. Thank you, I love the book already.👍👍💖💖💖

In 1984 I weighed 215 pounds. I was in a bad relationship & miserable. Food helped me get through the day. Wow, was I wrong. I went to Illinois Allergy Center & got tested and wow, I was allergic to Wheat, Barley, Rye, tobacco & several other foods. I worked as manager in a Restaurant you could cut smoke with a knife & I was sick every nite I went home. Couldn’t wait to jump in the shower & get the smoke off me and no one smoked in our house. I left Illinois & went to Florida got a job and did exactly what the director at the Allergy Center suggested. I lost 63 pounds in 8 3/4 months got down to 152 where I am now. If you are allergic to wheat or suspect it, get a blood test and it can change your life to lose weight, & be healthier and much happier. I’m now using my new cookbook “the Brain warrior’s way cookbook”. I have a few more hurdles but listening to all of DrAmen & Tana’s tapes I’ll get through it as I’m positive I will. Thank you Tana & DrAmen for trying to make us all healthy.💕💕

I just received this CD yesterday “relaxation, focus and memory training” I’m going to listen 30 minutes every nite in hoping I can regain some of my memory. I have a hard time relaxing but before the CD was over guess what I fell asleep last nite. When I woke up the Sony player was still on. It is going to be a habit Every nite,❣️

For anyone who may be thinking they can’t afford to eat healthy, the year I started this health journey in 2008 I lost 100 pounds I did it on food stamps. When I cut all the junk out, eating organic was cheaper as long as I shopped at Costco, Grocery outlet or other cheap stores that sell organic. 11 years later I still do it only now I’m cutting out coconut sugar and honey and going with Stevia or erithrytol. This past winter when I was underemployed, even the local salvation army food bank had a lot of organic vegetables, fruit and meat that helped me out. If you tell a food bank you are on a special diet like no gluten or dairy, they will often times try to work with that. I survived that underemployed time on food bank and grocery outlet and still are organic. A healthy diet is doable at any budget. Just have to get creative.

When I got scanned at Amen clinic, we found I have classic and over focused ADD. No wonder diet change, chiropractic, exercise and supplements help me so much. Helps me fulfill God’s call and purpose for my life as a counselor – not only did I get through school successfully, but I used to not be able to focus at all. Now I can focus for a two hour session with a client. Brain and memory power boost and neurolink plus my vitamin and fish oil work wonders. I tried for years to fulfill my purpose to help others by being a counselor, but I literally couldn’t do it until I got serious about brain health.

I made Tana’s chocolates and turned into hearts and making again for church ; n using different toppings , peppermint, coconut flakes , nuts and such. I also will make her Keto pancakes and waffle recipe for hearts with coconut whip topping. Yummmmm. I’m going to help a church by decorating refreshments area and table in lobby

I recently found out about you and your husband. I love following your social media posts and your podcast. My goal for the new year is to get my 16 year old and 14 year old to eat well. They won’t touch vegetables or fruit, which I know is pretty common, but they won’t eat meat either. All they eat is crap- bad carbs! They are athletes and my son especially, is feeling that his body needs more. Cooking doesn’t come naturally to me, which may sound strange, but I’m not great about putting meals together. I have a weird mental block in the kitchen. Its my worst trait as a mom. When I make basic healthy meals that I like, they say it’s gross and won’t try it. I don’t know how to make healthy meals that my kids will like. You have inspired me with all of your recipe posts. Could you possibly give me a few ideas of simple, healthy, kid friendly meals (that are easy to make) to get me started?

Last year i was a diabetic, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, anxiety, depression and stomach issues. I was only 57 yrs old. After following your meal plan and continue eating as per your recipes and following everything i learned from your books, in less than a year, I reversed all. I was taking 2000 mg of Metformin, today I take none. the only medicine I take is Losartan very low dosis. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good advise.

I made Tana’s chips and I had other veggies and thought I’d put on roast 425. Well doesn’t take but 15 min or burn and found probably 350 45 min better. Oh well didn’t copy recipe n thought this would work. Well don’t go sit down. All in all they all turned out except for tray on bottom but after seeing that I turned down oven. I expect high temps ok if on top rack maybe. Oh my goodness these are awesome. I think I might of used too much oil so go by Tana’s exactly and play with from there. The nacho cheese she makes I’ll do later . Love love love that too. All her different ways. I’d like to have a cookbook with all her recipes ; but then again I love she reminds us of some in an email n shares online. I have to just remember little is good. I’ll Texas cooking was always big and once a week fried always.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I am no longer a burden on anyone in my life. I have the warrior’s mentality; I have the warrior’s armor to help me stand against the blows I will suffer on my own.

I have been doing everything you suggested, though exercising and better sleep have taken longer to do well, even they are finally getting better.

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Here is a side by side I’m most proud of (a friend found this picture of me). Thank you for changing my life!!! Grateful everyday. ♥

Well, I am ecstatic that I lost another pound!!!!! I know that my brain is healthier, that I can think better and that I feel better. My life seems fuller, much more purposeful. I am directing my own pathway instead of being on the end of cravings for food. I not only have a plan, but I continue to learn and shape this plan of being healthy in mind, body and soul!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

Really savoring the garden produce and noticing how flavors of tomatoes, peppers and onions taste so much better. Incorporating a lot more greens like spinach and kale into my salads. Really thinking the “then what” more frequently.

Really making an effort to stay hydrated. I have been slowly eliminating alcohol from my weekend diet. Cutting back on my sugars. And just being mindful of what I eat and what I buy from the store – reading food labels more and being able to put them back on the shelf when I see different variants of “syrup” in it when it is supposed to be “healthy”.

Losing some more weight the way I feel energizes me and excites me to continue wanting to do more of the same I look younger in pictures and healthier I won employee of the month I am not reacting as much I rewatched earlier class I can tell that info is really beginning to sink in more, and become more natural when making choices It seems like a no brainer. Do I want to feel energized or bogged down?

I find that when life happens, I can put life into perspective and am thankful for where I am at this moment. Sharing where I can about how water can wash the brain at night and people find it really interesting. I have been promoting the water to everyone I meet.

Only had one incidence of using unkind words while driving! I was killing the ANTs before they turned into hurtful words.

I was able to resolve a conflict between me and my daughters without turning to food for comfort. Instead I thought of how I could turn our negative conversation into something positive. I purchased 2 red roses and gave them each a card that told them I was sorry for our tough conversation and assured them it was out of concern for them because I love them and treasure the gift of each of them.

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

Learning more little by little of what to do and eat. I have found this stressful at times keeping up with all the recommendations but I do the best I can. Comparing products not just accepting what someone tells me about theirs. Quality key. Seeing the criticalness of meditation.

My husband looks great!!!!! AND he is no longer pre-diabetic! Thank you.

Starting to lose extra weight and tone up. Like the way my jeans are beginning to fit.

I am really proud of myself. This week as I faced the usual options that would’ve saved me time and money but would’ve bad for my brain, I chose to do good for my brain. I took the time to prepare foods and chose better options in spite of cost. It also enabled me to eat less.

Still exercising every single day for 30 minutes. I do not go to bed until I exercise! I don’t let life get in the way of exercising. I just do it!

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I had unexpected out-of-town visitors for 11 days and wrecked havoc on my routine. I managed to not completely blow my diet and workouts with all the sightseeing and driving I was doing. YAY!! I had to cook differently than I usually do, so I tried to stick to protein shakes and smoothies for my meals while my guests ate all the stuff they shouldn’t (not my fault!!)

I chose to substitute a recipe after reading that high fructose corn syrup was in my mayo. Instead I did balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a dressing to go over my broccoli and cauliflower salad. I was glad I saw the label! So I could do something instead!

I travelled out of town, and got sick and was able to manage food and exercise (and drinking water) without a hitch! A little over a month ago I was reluctant to go on this trip because I was worried I would get anxious and feel alone and not be able to manage well. I went and had a great time! My energy and ability to be around people exceeded my expectations! I didn’t have any anxiety, and when I got sick, I was able to intuitively take care of myself. I was with other women who eat like I do and take good care of themselves, so it was like being with my tribe! It was a wonderful gift!

Keeping on… keeping on. Walked away from several situations where I was offered really unhealthy choices to eat. People looked at me like I had two heads. It drives me crazy when they say… “you have worked hard, you can treat yourself”. One voice is telling me.. they are right, I have worked hard and it’s not going to kill me. My warrior voice is speaking louder… yes, it’s going to kill you… it’s poison! Doing better this week on exercise.. now that I have me exercise partner back to hold me accountable.

I continue to insist on dishes adapted to my needs when in restaurant. I stood up to my friend’s pressure to give in from time to time. I bought weights and elastic exercise band to exercise at home and add to my daily walking, I am establishing a habit to be ready when the snow keeps me in.

I did a bunch of social things this past weekend that I normally would not have done, and my capacity to be around people for extended amounts of time has increased. Having a teen who just got licensed to drive meant having family discussions about safety, good nutrition before driving, expectations and setting limits–I struggle with follow through). I’ve been able to communicate that my anxiety and worry is higher and what I need from my kids due to my heightened sense of hyper vigilance.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

We’ve been working on getting his daily schedule set up for back to school and we’ve added your idea to start the day in a positive way with focus, appreciation and gratitude. We also did a little craft project to make a gratitude tree. He put “leaves” on the branches which were little tags with things and people who he appreciates and is grateful for. It’s right by his bed so he can see it every morning and he can add to it. I feel so great that I can share things to help him be happier and healthier.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

I started out weighing between 210-215 lbs. This morning I was at 176 lbs, and plan to be at 175 soon! I did not do this program just to loose weight, but to improve my health. For years I dreamed of getting down to 175…. and I find it amazing that I should reach this goal by the time I get my black belt. I was completely fine if it took me a lot longer… as I know my real goal is long term health. I am looking forward to working on improving and becoming a better long term warrior! Thank you so much for offering this program.

Managed to resist all the bread, pastries and strudels in Austria!!! It was hard!!!!

Began co-leading a BWW group and I hope to be able to use what I’ve learned in this course to help others.

I retired about five years ago and have been very busy helping family members. This area of my life has slowed down and I now have free time. I am trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (I am 60 years old). Your idea of turning pain into purpose appeals to me. I am finally to the point, mentally and physically, where I can do the work to figure this out. I have several food intolerances (dairy, soy, gluten, nightshades) and, using a combination of your eating program and avoiding these foods, I have lost weight, feel more focused, and have more energy and less pain.

Got a gift card to the Olive Garden. My wife and I chose the soup and salad. We stayed away from the bread sticks (no interest), but I could tell the soup and salad dressing was probably not the best thing for us. My wife and I enjoy going out to eat… but I am finding that lots of restaurants we used to enjoy are now tasting more like “McDonald’s” fast food! The best part is it’s making me want to stay away from them…. so I guess that’s a good thing.

Learning new recipes from Tana’s Healing ADD through food cookbook. LOVE the cookbook and I guess its not really a challenge but learning new recipes takes some time to plan but excited to learn some new delicious and healthy recipes, Soooooo grateful for the book. THANK YOU very much!!! 🙂

My success it seem this week was making mends with a celebrate recovery friend that i was afraid we lose contact forever. WE probably have not completed mended our argument we had a week or so ago but this past Friday we talked texting and i felt like it was good and i am happy we are more in the OK with our relationship.

I drove up to Seattle from LA this past week and flew home. One of my goals was to show grace to other drivers especially when I felt frustrated. In the past I have been overly concerned about “I’m right , what they did was wrong”. I would have a strong tendency to worry about getting cut off, someone flying up the freeway on the right and butting in etc. This time I expressed my feelings out loud and then quickly moved into a forgiveness mindset. What a much more enjoyable trip!

Following the Brain Warrior’s Way and have lost 27 lbs. I haven’t been this weight in 13 years. Most of my brain fog is gone. I have to exercise more than 3 days a week; More like everyday, even multiple times a day. I practice autophagy thru fasting and don’t eat after 6:00pm. I know that practicing the discipline of the BWW has helped me focus, think better, definitely plan better and know the reasons why this discipline works for me. I have fallen and picked myself up. Most importantly I feel better as a person, a partner, mom and grandma. What a change from 5 1/2 months ago.

Reviewed all my recent blood work up with my doctor. She said my blood was so healthy. For the first time in a long time my blood sugar was a 93. This is such great news to me because I worry about all the fruit I put in my smoothies!! Then I’ll eat a piece of fruit in lieu of something unhealthy!!!! So stoked right now!!

I was able to get back to my healthy eating plan this past week. I took Tana’s advice, and did not “beat myself up” for getting off from my food plan last week. I forgave myself, and learned from the experience. I know that the food tasted good, but it did not make me feel good. I felt bloated and swollen. After several months of not feeling that way due to healthy eating, it was not a pleasant experience. Although I continued to feel ill this past week, I was able to do some walking and stretching. Not too much, but some. I love the lessons in regard to parts of the brain and how they relate to health. I first became interested in this series in hopes of learning something that might assist me with daily migraines.

Going back to work and feeling great, and able to have the stamina to work a nine hour day times four and five days a week. Just able to get back into meeting people and having a purpose is freeing to share and not feel guilty about being different and have people give you that look. “that’s great for you but I am not into that health stuff,” well when they need to be in that healthy stuff may be too late and they will be sick and have to.

Focusing on my essence/purpose. Realizing that the little things I do, to help several women (manage money, focus on positives, more discerning in their day to day dealings and relationships, foods they eat), make this small corner of my world a better place for them, and that in turn blesses me.

I’m still here and moving along through the class! Many times I begin things and then do not see them through so I am very proud of myself that I’ve kept up. I look forward to the classes!

I am listening more, thinking and pondering. It is easier to stay calm and relaxed, not tempted to mirror my teen son when he has an over reaction nor feeling temped to calm him. We are both improving. My husband is eating healthier food and returning to his exercise program. ; -) I am thankful for both of you and this program!

I went to an all day genealogy workshop with some other ladies from our local genealogy club. We had to bring our own lunch and there was no place to refrigerate what we brought. The others brought a sandwich on white bread. Since I don’t eat a lot of meat, I certainly did not want meat that had been sitting out for 4 hours so I chose to bring a coconut wrap, put organic almond butter on it and added organic banana slices to it. It was so good I almost inhaled it and i was stuffed eating just one. When we left they were all talking how they were starting to fall asleep during the last of the workshop. I on the other hand was wide awake, full of energy and didn’t miss a word of the workshop. I am on my way to being a warrior after all!

I was very proud of my resistance to food that do not fit in my new diet. Every Sunday 15 to 20 of my seniors neighbors gather in a restaurant for a late breakfast, I discussed with the waitress that I could not have potatoes, toast and coffee, she brought my eggs with vegetables, On occasion this one restaurant will bring us complimentary cake I resisted the temptation and passed mine on to someone with a sweet tooth, I felt slightly guilty because I knew it was not best for his health but he accepted the risks meanwhile applauding my resolve. The scale shows it has an effect so I am very much encouraged.

Brain Warriors Way has taught us so much and has definitely changed our lives for the better. One of the greatest lessons learned is, to get rid of the ants! I am so much more aware of them and I am no longer going to let them destroy my day, my mood or my life!

Bad food is starting to make me really sick. Not thrilled with the sick feeling but it is helping me think twice before giving in to the impulse to eat something bad.

I’ve been loving your lectures and for the first time ever have been able to kill the cravings for sweets. I’ve been spreading the word about your lectures.

I am beginning to look at new things in my life that I need to work on. I am far from my goal weight, but this is the first time in my 56 years that dealing with my weight issue is not constantly on my mind, hovering over my head like ravenous vulture, screeching at me about what a failure I am. Having regained control over the food, it no longer bosses me around. I am far from a failure. I am a capable warrior. This program has been life changing for me, my husband and both of my parents. Actually, let me rephrase that. This program has been life SAVING for us.

Thank you SO MUCH for explaining the different brain types and how to support brain health for each one! Very helpful!

I ate more vegetables & my blood sugar went from about 107 to 94. Made me realize how important veggies are.

This past week after gaining two pounds from eating the wrong portions the week before, I have followed the portion sizes and kept with the program much more carefully. I continue to do a little more moving around and exercising weekly. Have even begun going to the gym twice a week. This week I lost two pounds, so I am back where I was two weeks ago. The biggest things that make a difference in my days are the naming things I am grateful for and the prayer/meditation time. Days are much more calm because of those special times.

I just took a trip to Key West with a friend and I overheard a couple behind me. She was talking about killing ants and my ears perked up, she then explained to the Man with her that ANTS are automatic negative thoughts. I turned around and said, Brain Warrior? Yes! High five moment. It was really exciting to eat right while on vacation. Minimal drinking and lots of exercise made for a fantastic trip! Fresh fish and veggies all week, it was perfect and I came home feeling terrific.

I have been successfully staying on the program. Still waiting for the back to feel better. Getting radiofrequency ablation in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait to start exercising again. I notice that when I stay on the program, I feel great. When I slip and eat junk food or food that isn’t good for me, I feel LOUSY and get really depressed. I’m meeting people who eat like I do which is great. I’ve managed to avoid the donuts at work. I was a Weight Watcher leader years ago and found an article that a donut has as much oil/grease as a small container of Vaseline. Every time I think of that, I can’t eat the donut.

I LOVE THIS CLASS! You cannot put a price tag on what you are teaching us. Thank you, thank you!

All the detailed information you are providing is invaluable. You are both so gracious, and brilliant of course!

Have loved every one of the sessions, learned heaps and am able to share so many of the things I have with my workmates and friends, We are changing the world one Brain at a time.

I realize now that so many of the things you’ve taught us are now part of my regular routine and my mindset. My cabinets only have good for us foods. My comfort food recipes have changed. Even things like the sayings you two say keep popping into my head at certain times— The other day during a discussion with my grandson I said, “Are you a sheep or a sheep dog?” It just came right out of my mouth without even thinking! A friend was complaining about loving some such food, she eats it but it bothers her. I said to her, “Why would you eat something that doesn’t love you back?” Oh my gosh! I AM a Brain Warrior!

I wanted to share that this week someone brought cookies to choir and neither of us were the least bit interested in them. And the other night someone offered dessert to my husband but he was almost turned off by the thought. Our bodies are changing. 🙂

I am joyful about weight loss and adding clothes back into rotation that didn’t fit before BWW. Our small group met last night and had a meal. The menu changed, but I didn’t know until we got there. So, I had the salad and homemade dressing we took as nothing else fit with my new life. Next time, I’ll eat ahead of time.

Thanks so much for all the information and giving so freely of your time, energy, and expertise to help so many people!

I will keep on digging at the BWW and kill those ANTS cover them up with all the positive’s in my life that I need to live for. Thank you Tana, you inspire me ! thank Dr. A, I learned a lot about FTD from your classes.

Others have sought me out to be their comfort! It feels good to know that others see it, feel it, want it. I continue to become more and more of a sheepdog. It is very interesting when I go to the grocery store. There are whole sections of the store I don’t even go through any more, because they no longer apply to my life. At the checkout stand there is always a variety of junk food there to tempt people on the way out. It’s funny that my eyes see the candy bars, but I am not tempted to eat them, because they register in my head as non-food items. It’s like looking at a candy bar, but it registers in my head is if it were tape or razor blades or something. I am not tempted to on a whim buy tape or razor blades and run home a sneak eat them in the closet. It’s the same way with the checkout stand junk food now. My brain is beginning to see them as non-food items. The candy no longer calls my name! Mr. Snickers and I are officially divorced!!! Yay!!

I went for my annual check up and my doctor was amazed at the improvement in my bloodwork numbers. I had an appointment at about 3pm and she said I was the first person she had seen today with a normal BMI.

The Ants come and go but don’t bother me nearly as much as before and I can talk myself out of them rather fast. Thanks for showing me the way to a better brain and a happier life for me and my family.

My fasting blood sugar was 100 now its 90. With your brain supplements my mind is so clear and focused. I can tell the difference before I started the BWW class and now. I am cognitively sharper, more productive, happier, and motivated. I haven’t felt like this in years. I am so very grateful to you for making this available.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Have suffered from chronic fatigue for 7 years and this week is my most stressful of the year. I did have some setbacks but was able to work and create on the computer which I haven’t been able to do for some time! I involved others in tasks I was unable to do, and had opportunities to share about the BWW! The best victory is “being content with what I have”, in other words, focusing on what I can do and enjoying and being thankful for it, and releasing what I am unable to do, yet. I am a warrior and expect improvement and strengthening. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Eating meals more regularly and including healthy snacks to take with me when I walk out the door for work. Feeling good about being able to pass on to others what I have been privileged to learn in the Brain Warrior class. Thank you ever so much for this opportunity. Each day i just keep feeling better : ), I definitely feel more energized, motivated and keep feeling positive. Staying well hydrated with alkaline drinks. Eating really well with more added good fats. I noticed how the other day a discussion i was in could have turned out with a negative outcome…instead my brain in the moment said “how can i make this a positive win for us both…it was great : ) Generally getting a lot more conscious with how i am thinking and responding. I just love the transformation that is happening in my life, it just keeps reminding me what’s possible. Bless you both for your amazing, commitment to us all. You both truly are making a “world of difference” you are awesome : )

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I just listened to the thyroid episode. My journey back to health took over two years, starting with a GP who told me that losing weight would solve my depression and extreme lack of energy and stamina. Ultimately a cardiologist discovered that I had a goiter squeezing my superior vena cava and other things in my throat and growing into my chest. A great surgeon removed the goiter and put me on T4. I was ultimately referred to an endocrinologist who added 5 ug of T3. He bumped it up to 10 ug which helped me feel a bit better, but I was still low on energy and I was becoming unsteady on my feet with other issues such as brain fog and incontinence which I didn’t know were related. A radiologist reading an MRI found that I had normal pressure hydrocepelus. A shunt was installed in my head and resolved all three symptoms – wet, wobbly and wacky. I ended up with a prescription for 25 ug of T3, which I take 5 ug every 3 hours or so to keep me from having a very specific headache in the right front of my head. Also it took some iron supplements to fix a severe headache that started the day of the shunt installation. This whole journey took over two years to resolve. I have recovered enough that last weekend I did over 4 miles of the Bay to Breakers race.

Amazing what doing one little healthy habit a day can turn into! So PROUD of these junior brain warriors doing what they are calling ‘Tana’s water challenge’ (vs pop and juice). Their amazing teacher Amy got them water bottles to drink water out of instead of juice or other sugary drinks. They are charting their water intake for 2 weeks and saying no to chocolate milk and juice.

Keep it up Junior Brain Warriors!!!! #BrainWarriorStrong #Proud

I listen to the podcasts when I workout at the gym and they are very informative and practical. I am teaching over 300 children in my school about ANTS. My life is a lot healthier and better. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story and teaching what you have learnt on how to transform your mind and body. Over my life i have experienced stomach issues, been thru hormone issues, overcame bulimia and dealt with depression/ anxiety. I am now 34 yrs old and finally now have confidence that I can live life with a sound mind, healthy body and be a positive example for my family.
Thank you to you and your husband for sharing and caring. I believe that God used you to help steer me and educate me create a lifestyle that maintains optimal health 🙂 I may never meet you in person, but you have impacted my life.

ANTI AGING DIET – Dear beautiful Tana, You are beautiful inside out and your iridescence glows from within. Thank you for all your food menu recipes that are so generous and loving, there is so much love put into it. I have been following them since I was 16 years young and people assume I am 20 years young. It is such a blessing to hear this when you are 41 years old. I thank you so much for being a continuous motivating stimulus in my life to continue eating healthy. I hope all people who walk into your life are blessed with your iridescent light. Hugs, Ayesha

I am one of the thousands or more who so appreciate your Podcast.  Thank you for sharing so openly about your health challenges and anxiety issues.  It does give hope and incentive to make healthy choices.  I deal with anxiety, too.

Also, I think you and Dr. Amen are modeling a beautiful and healthy relationship.  You both have your different ways of thinking and feeling, yet there is so much love.

Just wanted to thank you, you’re helping me so much.  When there are too many ANTS in my head, I listen to Dr. Amen to put a sane voice in my head.  I also had the similar Catholic upbringing so can really relate.  Thanks!!

Tana, I can’t begin to tell you how much you and Daniel have literally changed my life. I’ve always been an overachiever, but I also struggle with depression and sometimes I just act like a complete recluse. After listening to your podcast religiously, trying to catch up to the current ones in 2018, it occurred to me that I might suffer from ADD.

This never once occurred to me because I didn’t have the classic symptoms you think of when you think of ADD. Nevertheless, I visited my physician, and he was able to determine that I likely did have a form of ADD. He gave me a trial run of Adderall, and my life is forever changed. My impulse control is vastly improved, I was able to land my dream job, and everything is just so much clearer.

Perhaps the most significant impact on my life is my ability to accept the former instances of abuse in my life and deal with them; understanding how they affect my current life, which is pretty perfect, has been so powerful. Your story and how you overcame so much gave me the courage to address my past. More importantly, it has given me the warrior mentality. I want to be a warrior for not only my brain, but for my heart, my soul, my family, and all those that I care for.

You and Daniel have inspired me to be a better person and for that I am forever grateful. I intend on visiting one of your clinics in 2019, most likely the Atlanta location and I am so excited to learn about my brain. I am certain there will be finding that explain even more about my life so far.

I thank God for leading me to your podcast, and to you and Daniel; you both are such a blessing in my life and I thank you for the work that you do.

They loved it.  They wanted to know what was in it.  I told them cabbage so they would eat it.  After they demolished it I told them that it was Brussels sprouts.  They both don’t like Brussels sprouts.  So it was another way to get in another vegetable.  I love it.  Thank you so much for all you do.

I have listened to a lot of your podcasts and have enjoyed them immensely. I got your cookbook from the library and have tried several recipes which both my son and husband thought they would not like from the description.  I chose several I thought they might try. They have not been disappointed yet. I have never felt so successful with anyone’s cookbook. I will be purchasing your cookbook soon. Thank you for making healthy food so delicious. I am forever grateful. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

You cannot know how you have helped us in the past few days — my 90 year old Mother is healing from the flu and conventional (20th Century) medicine.  And while in the past, I have tried to introduce her to meditation with no success; now it is most essential for her high blood pressure and general health and sense of well being. However, she comes from the “Greatest Generation” and meditation seemed so alien to her way of thinking.  But it took just one guided meditation by you to bring Mommy into a lovely comfort zone!  Her blood pressure readings are wonderful after a session with you and I really believe that she will stick with your guided program. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart!! I hope as many people as possible follow your meditation series (we love the meditation on forgiveness and kindness). I have a picture of my beloved mother in a meditative mood.  Thank you for all you do — you make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. With respect and admiration.

Dear Tana, On July 27, 2018 I had a wicked fall and sustained a concussion. Living in a rural area with limited medical care I was at first diagnosed at the hospital as having a mental breakdown. Once the concussion was diagnosed I began the long process of getting appropriate care. As the fall was at work my care was more complicated by the tangle of Workman’s Comp. At 62 yo with multiple degrees I often couldn’t talk, my thinking was confused, my temperament a roller coaster, I couldn’t read, forgot how to keep myself clean and suffered from relentless headaches – and had no real care to turn to. Here’s what I had – you and your husband. I had been in your first Brain Warriors class and have read every book of yours and your husband’s. With help I retook the tests in Change Your Brain Change Your life. I developed a daily routine based on the results. I dedicated my diet to the Brain Warriors diet. I watched every episode you, your husband, and you and your husband together did on concussions. It’s 7 months later, I’m just now getting variety of tests, and an initial treatment plan may come together. At my last meeting with the concussion doctor he reminded my husband and I how very hurt I was/am in multiple areas and that it would be at least a year before I felt significantly better. Based on all the damage the testing is now showing, I wonder how much worse I would have been had I not employed your graphic guidance. While I still struggle with reading I can write. My headaches are blistering but can be remedied without medication. Thank you from the bottom of my brain stem for all the work you do.

I built my post concussion list based on your science: 1. No sugar 2. No processed foods 3. Limited dairy – locally made cream, yogurt 4. Created a library of wonderful memories; a special gallery on my phone of favorite pictures that I looked a at after meditating and many times a day (wow could I ever feel the dopamine flood my system) 4. Kill the ants. Concussions lead to depression and anxiety so I needed to stop those negative voices. Used the process in David Burns Feeling Good to keep track. 5. Listened to Baroque music a lot, and after a bit classic jazz. 6. Meditation to bring down headache pain. I don’t have access to EEG so I did Binaural meditation and focused breathing on the damaged part of my brain. Also, Guided meditation to view a positive future…I used yours. The one visualizing a goal and I used my One Page Miracle. 7. Consistant exercise- walking.

I just in the mail received “The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook” and OMG I should have gotten it sooner. It is so big and nice and so many great recipes. No wonder Dr. Amen is in such good health with the way Tana fixes his food. Thank you, I love the book already.👍👍💖💖💖

In 1984 I weighed 215 pounds. I was in a bad relationship & miserable. Food helped me get through the day. Wow, was I wrong. I went to Illinois Allergy Center & got tested and wow, I was allergic to Wheat, Barley, Rye, tobacco & several other foods. I worked as manager in a Restaurant you could cut smoke with a knife & I was sick every nite I went home. Couldn’t wait to jump in the shower & get the smoke off me and no one smoked in our house. I left Illinois & went to Florida got a job and did exactly what the director at the Allergy Center suggested. I lost 63 pounds in 8 3/4 months got down to 152 where I am now. If you are allergic to wheat or suspect it, get a blood test and it can change your life to lose weight, & be healthier and much happier. I’m now using my new cookbook “the Brain warrior’s way cookbook”. I have a few more hurdles but listening to all of DrAmen & Tana’s tapes I’ll get through it as I’m positive I will. Thank you Tana & DrAmen for trying to make us all healthy.💕💕

I just received this CD yesterday “relaxation, focus and memory training” I’m going to listen 30 minutes every nite in hoping I can regain some of my memory. I have a hard time relaxing but before the CD was over guess what I fell asleep last nite. When I woke up the Sony player was still on. It is going to be a habit Every nite,❣️

For anyone who may be thinking they can’t afford to eat healthy, the year I started this health journey in 2008 I lost 100 pounds I did it on food stamps. When I cut all the junk out, eating organic was cheaper as long as I shopped at Costco, Grocery outlet or other cheap stores that sell organic. 11 years later I still do it only now I’m cutting out coconut sugar and honey and going with Stevia or erithrytol. This past winter when I was underemployed, even the local salvation army food bank had a lot of organic vegetables, fruit and meat that helped me out. If you tell a food bank you are on a special diet like no gluten or dairy, they will often times try to work with that. I survived that underemployed time on food bank and grocery outlet and still are organic. A healthy diet is doable at any budget. Just have to get creative.

When I got scanned at Amen clinic, we found I have classic and over focused ADD. No wonder diet change, chiropractic, exercise and supplements help me so much. Helps me fulfill God’s call and purpose for my life as a counselor – not only did I get through school successfully, but I used to not be able to focus at all. Now I can focus for a two hour session with a client. Brain and memory power boost and neurolink plus my vitamin and fish oil work wonders. I tried for years to fulfill my purpose to help others by being a counselor, but I literally couldn’t do it until I got serious about brain health.

I made Tana’s chocolates and turned into hearts and making again for church ; n using different toppings , peppermint, coconut flakes , nuts and such. I also will make her Keto pancakes and waffle recipe for hearts with coconut whip topping. Yummmmm. I’m going to help a church by decorating refreshments area and table in lobby

I recently found out about you and your husband. I love following your social media posts and your podcast. My goal for the new year is to get my 16 year old and 14 year old to eat well. They won’t touch vegetables or fruit, which I know is pretty common, but they won’t eat meat either. All they eat is crap- bad carbs! They are athletes and my son especially, is feeling that his body needs more. Cooking doesn’t come naturally to me, which may sound strange, but I’m not great about putting meals together. I have a weird mental block in the kitchen. Its my worst trait as a mom. When I make basic healthy meals that I like, they say it’s gross and won’t try it. I don’t know how to make healthy meals that my kids will like. You have inspired me with all of your recipe posts. Could you possibly give me a few ideas of simple, healthy, kid friendly meals (that are easy to make) to get me started?

Last year i was a diabetic, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, anxiety, depression and stomach issues. I was only 57 yrs old. After following your meal plan and continue eating as per your recipes and following everything i learned from your books, in less than a year, I reversed all. I was taking 2000 mg of Metformin, today I take none. the only medicine I take is Losartan very low dosis. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good advise.

I made Tana’s chips and I had other veggies and thought I’d put on roast 425. Well doesn’t take but 15 min or burn and found probably 350 45 min better. Oh well didn’t copy recipe n thought this would work. Well don’t go sit down. All in all they all turned out except for tray on bottom but after seeing that I turned down oven. I expect high temps ok if on top rack maybe. Oh my goodness these are awesome. I think I might of used too much oil so go by Tana’s exactly and play with from there. The nacho cheese she makes I’ll do later . Love love love that too. All her different ways. I’d like to have a cookbook with all her recipes ; but then again I love she reminds us of some in an email n shares online. I have to just remember little is good. I’ll Texas cooking was always big and once a week fried always.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I’ve now gone at least three weeks since eliminating vaping marijuana. I thought I was ambitious before: 9 hours a day as a business analyst, a daily side business, and a successful currency day trader. By contrast to others, I’m not lazy, but by contrast to myself, now my non high focus has increased, patience has improved, I’ve lost fat even though I’m on the same healthy diet I’ve been for three years. My fiancee even says she noticed that I’m happier.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I am no longer a burden on anyone in my life. I have the warrior’s mentality; I have the warrior’s armor to help me stand against the blows I will suffer on my own.

I have been doing everything you suggested, though exercising and better sleep have taken longer to do well, even they are finally getting better.

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Here is a side by side I’m most proud of (a friend found this picture of me). Thank you for changing my life!!! Grateful everyday. ♥

Well, I am ecstatic that I lost another pound!!!!! I know that my brain is healthier, that I can think better and that I feel better. My life seems fuller, much more purposeful. I am directing my own pathway instead of being on the end of cravings for food. I not only have a plan, but I continue to learn and shape this plan of being healthy in mind, body and soul!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

I finally got myself to the lab to get my lipid test done (the last one on the list to get done) and my doctor actually messaged me and told me she was really happy with my numbers, ALL my numbers. She said, “what ever you are doing keep doing it!” I’m proud of myself. And thank you Dr Amen and Tana, I couldn’t have done it without you too!

Really savoring the garden produce and noticing how flavors of tomatoes, peppers and onions taste so much better. Incorporating a lot more greens like spinach and kale into my salads. Really thinking the “then what” more frequently.

Really making an effort to stay hydrated. I have been slowly eliminating alcohol from my weekend diet. Cutting back on my sugars. And just being mindful of what I eat and what I buy from the store – reading food labels more and being able to put them back on the shelf when I see different variants of “syrup” in it when it is supposed to be “healthy”.

Losing some more weight the way I feel energizes me and excites me to continue wanting to do more of the same I look younger in pictures and healthier I won employee of the month I am not reacting as much I rewatched earlier class I can tell that info is really beginning to sink in more, and become more natural when making choices It seems like a no brainer. Do I want to feel energized or bogged down?

I find that when life happens, I can put life into perspective and am thankful for where I am at this moment. Sharing where I can about how water can wash the brain at night and people find it really interesting. I have been promoting the water to everyone I meet.

Only had one incidence of using unkind words while driving! I was killing the ANTs before they turned into hurtful words.

I was able to resolve a conflict between me and my daughters without turning to food for comfort. Instead I thought of how I could turn our negative conversation into something positive. I purchased 2 red roses and gave them each a card that told them I was sorry for our tough conversation and assured them it was out of concern for them because I love them and treasure the gift of each of them.

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

I am extremely afraid of heights, but this week, I went on a difficult 7.5 hour hike (ledges, cliffs, and all) and made it to the top of the very steep butte! I couldn’t have done it without BWW (I also brought veggies and hummus for snacks, while my friend brought junk food.)

Learning more little by little of what to do and eat. I have found this stressful at times keeping up with all the recommendations but I do the best I can. Comparing products not just accepting what someone tells me about theirs. Quality key. Seeing the criticalness of meditation.

My husband looks great!!!!! AND he is no longer pre-diabetic! Thank you.

Starting to lose extra weight and tone up. Like the way my jeans are beginning to fit.

I am really proud of myself. This week as I faced the usual options that would’ve saved me time and money but would’ve bad for my brain, I chose to do good for my brain. I took the time to prepare foods and chose better options in spite of cost. It also enabled me to eat less.

Still exercising every single day for 30 minutes. I do not go to bed until I exercise! I don’t let life get in the way of exercising. I just do it!

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I have had a very busy summer and missed a few weeks of the class. When traveling I left my supplements at home and also ate junk food–not a lot but I did. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy, sleep, and even had some pain in my knee. Back home and on track with supplements, hydration, eating right, and getting caught up on the video lessons. That is a victory that I didn’t just give up, but chose to get back on the program.

I had unexpected out-of-town visitors for 11 days and wrecked havoc on my routine. I managed to not completely blow my diet and workouts with all the sightseeing and driving I was doing. YAY!! I had to cook differently than I usually do, so I tried to stick to protein shakes and smoothies for my meals while my guests ate all the stuff they shouldn’t (not my fault!!)

I chose to substitute a recipe after reading that high fructose corn syrup was in my mayo. Instead I did balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a dressing to go over my broccoli and cauliflower salad. I was glad I saw the label! So I could do something instead!

I travelled out of town, and got sick and was able to manage food and exercise (and drinking water) without a hitch! A little over a month ago I was reluctant to go on this trip because I was worried I would get anxious and feel alone and not be able to manage well. I went and had a great time! My energy and ability to be around people exceeded my expectations! I didn’t have any anxiety, and when I got sick, I was able to intuitively take care of myself. I was with other women who eat like I do and take good care of themselves, so it was like being with my tribe! It was a wonderful gift!

Keeping on… keeping on. Walked away from several situations where I was offered really unhealthy choices to eat. People looked at me like I had two heads. It drives me crazy when they say… “you have worked hard, you can treat yourself”. One voice is telling me.. they are right, I have worked hard and it’s not going to kill me. My warrior voice is speaking louder… yes, it’s going to kill you… it’s poison! Doing better this week on exercise.. now that I have me exercise partner back to hold me accountable.

I continue to insist on dishes adapted to my needs when in restaurant. I stood up to my friend’s pressure to give in from time to time. I bought weights and elastic exercise band to exercise at home and add to my daily walking, I am establishing a habit to be ready when the snow keeps me in.

I did a bunch of social things this past weekend that I normally would not have done, and my capacity to be around people for extended amounts of time has increased. Having a teen who just got licensed to drive meant having family discussions about safety, good nutrition before driving, expectations and setting limits–I struggle with follow through). I’ve been able to communicate that my anxiety and worry is higher and what I need from my kids due to my heightened sense of hyper vigilance.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

We’ve been working on getting his daily schedule set up for back to school and we’ve added your idea to start the day in a positive way with focus, appreciation and gratitude. We also did a little craft project to make a gratitude tree. He put “leaves” on the branches which were little tags with things and people who he appreciates and is grateful for. It’s right by his bed so he can see it every morning and he can add to it. I feel so great that I can share things to help him be happier and healthier.

I’m getting more things done with less tiredness. – Listening more & enjoying life even though there are stressful things happening. – Encouraging friends & family to eat healthy & leave the sugar out.

I started out weighing between 210-215 lbs. This morning I was at 176 lbs, and plan to be at 175 soon! I did not do this program just to loose weight, but to improve my health. For years I dreamed of getting down to 175…. and I find it amazing that I should reach this goal by the time I get my black belt. I was completely fine if it took me a lot longer… as I know my real goal is long term health. I am looking forward to working on improving and becoming a better long term warrior! Thank you so much for offering this program.

Managed to resist all the bread, pastries and strudels in Austria!!! It was hard!!!!

Began co-leading a BWW group and I hope to be able to use what I’ve learned in this course to help others.

I retired about five years ago and have been very busy helping family members. This area of my life has slowed down and I now have free time. I am trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (I am 60 years old). Your idea of turning pain into purpose appeals to me. I am finally to the point, mentally and physically, where I can do the work to figure this out. I have several food intolerances (dairy, soy, gluten, nightshades) and, using a combination of your eating program and avoiding these foods, I have lost weight, feel more focused, and have more energy and less pain.

Got a gift card to the Olive Garden. My wife and I chose the soup and salad. We stayed away from the bread sticks (no interest), but I could tell the soup and salad dressing was probably not the best thing for us. My wife and I enjoy going out to eat… but I am finding that lots of restaurants we used to enjoy are now tasting more like “McDonald’s” fast food! The best part is it’s making me want to stay away from them…. so I guess that’s a good thing.

Learning new recipes from Tana’s Healing ADD through food cookbook. LOVE the cookbook and I guess its not really a challenge but learning new recipes takes some time to plan but excited to learn some new delicious and healthy recipes, Soooooo grateful for the book. THANK YOU very much!!! 🙂

My success it seem this week was making mends with a celebrate recovery friend that i was afraid we lose contact forever. WE probably have not completed mended our argument we had a week or so ago but this past Friday we talked texting and i felt like it was good and i am happy we are more in the OK with our relationship.

I drove up to Seattle from LA this past week and flew home. One of my goals was to show grace to other drivers especially when I felt frustrated. In the past I have been overly concerned about “I’m right , what they did was wrong”. I would have a strong tendency to worry about getting cut off, someone flying up the freeway on the right and butting in etc. This time I expressed my feelings out loud and then quickly moved into a forgiveness mindset. What a much more enjoyable trip!

Following the Brain Warrior’s Way and have lost 27 lbs. I haven’t been this weight in 13 years. Most of my brain fog is gone. I have to exercise more than 3 days a week; More like everyday, even multiple times a day. I practice autophagy thru fasting and don’t eat after 6:00pm. I know that practicing the discipline of the BWW has helped me focus, think better, definitely plan better and know the reasons why this discipline works for me. I have fallen and picked myself up. Most importantly I feel better as a person, a partner, mom and grandma. What a change from 5 1/2 months ago.

Reviewed all my recent blood work up with my doctor. She said my blood was so healthy. For the first time in a long time my blood sugar was a 93. This is such great news to me because I worry about all the fruit I put in my smoothies!! Then I’ll eat a piece of fruit in lieu of something unhealthy!!!! So stoked right now!!

I was able to get back to my healthy eating plan this past week. I took Tana’s advice, and did not “beat myself up” for getting off from my food plan last week. I forgave myself, and learned from the experience. I know that the food tasted good, but it did not make me feel good. I felt bloated and swollen. After several months of not feeling that way due to healthy eating, it was not a pleasant experience. Although I continued to feel ill this past week, I was able to do some walking and stretching. Not too much, but some. I love the lessons in regard to parts of the brain and how they relate to health. I first became interested in this series in hopes of learning something that might assist me with daily migraines.

Going back to work and feeling great, and able to have the stamina to work a nine hour day times four and five days a week. Just able to get back into meeting people and having a purpose is freeing to share and not feel guilty about being different and have people give you that look. “that’s great for you but I am not into that health stuff,” well when they need to be in that healthy stuff may be too late and they will be sick and have to.

Focusing on my essence/purpose. Realizing that the little things I do, to help several women (manage money, focus on positives, more discerning in their day to day dealings and relationships, foods they eat), make this small corner of my world a better place for them, and that in turn blesses me.

I’m still here and moving along through the class! Many times I begin things and then do not see them through so I am very proud of myself that I’ve kept up. I look forward to the classes!

I am listening more, thinking and pondering. It is easier to stay calm and relaxed, not tempted to mirror my teen son when he has an over reaction nor feeling temped to calm him. We are both improving. My husband is eating healthier food and returning to his exercise program. ; -) I am thankful for both of you and this program!

I went to an all day genealogy workshop with some other ladies from our local genealogy club. We had to bring our own lunch and there was no place to refrigerate what we brought. The others brought a sandwich on white bread. Since I don’t eat a lot of meat, I certainly did not want meat that had been sitting out for 4 hours so I chose to bring a coconut wrap, put organic almond butter on it and added organic banana slices to it. It was so good I almost inhaled it and i was stuffed eating just one. When we left they were all talking how they were starting to fall asleep during the last of the workshop. I on the other hand was wide awake, full of energy and didn’t miss a word of the workshop. I am on my way to being a warrior after all!

I was very proud of my resistance to food that do not fit in my new diet. Every Sunday 15 to 20 of my seniors neighbors gather in a restaurant for a late breakfast, I discussed with the waitress that I could not have potatoes, toast and coffee, she brought my eggs with vegetables, On occasion this one restaurant will bring us complimentary cake I resisted the temptation and passed mine on to someone with a sweet tooth, I felt slightly guilty because I knew it was not best for his health but he accepted the risks meanwhile applauding my resolve. The scale shows it has an effect so I am very much encouraged.

Brain Warriors Way has taught us so much and has definitely changed our lives for the better. One of the greatest lessons learned is, to get rid of the ants! I am so much more aware of them and I am no longer going to let them destroy my day, my mood or my life!

Bad food is starting to make me really sick. Not thrilled with the sick feeling but it is helping me think twice before giving in to the impulse to eat something bad.

I’ve been loving your lectures and for the first time ever have been able to kill the cravings for sweets. I’ve been spreading the word about your lectures.

I am beginning to look at new things in my life that I need to work on. I am far from my goal weight, but this is the first time in my 56 years that dealing with my weight issue is not constantly on my mind, hovering over my head like ravenous vulture, screeching at me about what a failure I am. Having regained control over the food, it no longer bosses me around. I am far from a failure. I am a capable warrior. This program has been life changing for me, my husband and both of my parents. Actually, let me rephrase that. This program has been life SAVING for us.

Thank you SO MUCH for explaining the different brain types and how to support brain health for each one! Very helpful!

I ate more vegetables & my blood sugar went from about 107 to 94. Made me realize how important veggies are.

This past week after gaining two pounds from eating the wrong portions the week before, I have followed the portion sizes and kept with the program much more carefully. I continue to do a little more moving around and exercising weekly. Have even begun going to the gym twice a week. This week I lost two pounds, so I am back where I was two weeks ago. The biggest things that make a difference in my days are the naming things I am grateful for and the prayer/meditation time. Days are much more calm because of those special times.

I just took a trip to Key West with a friend and I overheard a couple behind me. She was talking about killing ants and my ears perked up, she then explained to the Man with her that ANTS are automatic negative thoughts. I turned around and said, Brain Warrior? Yes! High five moment. It was really exciting to eat right while on vacation. Minimal drinking and lots of exercise made for a fantastic trip! Fresh fish and veggies all week, it was perfect and I came home feeling terrific.

I have been successfully staying on the program. Still waiting for the back to feel better. Getting radiofrequency ablation in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait to start exercising again. I notice that when I stay on the program, I feel great. When I slip and eat junk food or food that isn’t good for me, I feel LOUSY and get really depressed. I’m meeting people who eat like I do which is great. I’ve managed to avoid the donuts at work. I was a Weight Watcher leader years ago and found an article that a donut has as much oil/grease as a small container of Vaseline. Every time I think of that, I can’t eat the donut.

I LOVE THIS CLASS! You cannot put a price tag on what you are teaching us. Thank you, thank you!

All the detailed information you are providing is invaluable. You are both so gracious, and brilliant of course!

Have loved every one of the sessions, learned heaps and am able to share so many of the things I have with my workmates and friends, We are changing the world one Brain at a time.

I realize now that so many of the things you’ve taught us are now part of my regular routine and my mindset. My cabinets only have good for us foods. My comfort food recipes have changed. Even things like the sayings you two say keep popping into my head at certain times— The other day during a discussion with my grandson I said, “Are you a sheep or a sheep dog?” It just came right out of my mouth without even thinking! A friend was complaining about loving some such food, she eats it but it bothers her. I said to her, “Why would you eat something that doesn’t love you back?” Oh my gosh! I AM a Brain Warrior!

I wanted to share that this week someone brought cookies to choir and neither of us were the least bit interested in them. And the other night someone offered dessert to my husband but he was almost turned off by the thought. Our bodies are changing. 🙂

I am joyful about weight loss and adding clothes back into rotation that didn’t fit before BWW. Our small group met last night and had a meal. The menu changed, but I didn’t know until we got there. So, I had the salad and homemade dressing we took as nothing else fit with my new life. Next time, I’ll eat ahead of time.

Thanks so much for all the information and giving so freely of your time, energy, and expertise to help so many people!

I will keep on digging at the BWW and kill those ANTS cover them up with all the positive’s in my life that I need to live for. Thank you Tana, you inspire me ! thank Dr. A, I learned a lot about FTD from your classes.

Others have sought me out to be their comfort! It feels good to know that others see it, feel it, want it. I continue to become more and more of a sheepdog. It is very interesting when I go to the grocery store. There are whole sections of the store I don’t even go through any more, because they no longer apply to my life. At the checkout stand there is always a variety of junk food there to tempt people on the way out. It’s funny that my eyes see the candy bars, but I am not tempted to eat them, because they register in my head as non-food items. It’s like looking at a candy bar, but it registers in my head is if it were tape or razor blades or something. I am not tempted to on a whim buy tape or razor blades and run home a sneak eat them in the closet. It’s the same way with the checkout stand junk food now. My brain is beginning to see them as non-food items. The candy no longer calls my name! Mr. Snickers and I are officially divorced!!! Yay!!

I went for my annual check up and my doctor was amazed at the improvement in my bloodwork numbers. I had an appointment at about 3pm and she said I was the first person she had seen today with a normal BMI.

The Ants come and go but don’t bother me nearly as much as before and I can talk myself out of them rather fast. Thanks for showing me the way to a better brain and a happier life for me and my family.

My fasting blood sugar was 100 now its 90. With your brain supplements my mind is so clear and focused. I can tell the difference before I started the BWW class and now. I am cognitively sharper, more productive, happier, and motivated. I haven’t felt like this in years. I am so very grateful to you for making this available.

I am a Brain Warrior. I am 54 yrs old. I am so grateful for the BWW program. It has helped me tremendously. I started at 175 pounds and now I am 143 lbs. My cholesterol was 211 now its 135.

Have suffered from chronic fatigue for 7 years and this week is my most stressful of the year. I did have some setbacks but was able to work and create on the computer which I haven’t been able to do for some time! I involved others in tasks I was unable to do, and had opportunities to share about the BWW! The best victory is “being content with what I have”, in other words, focusing on what I can do and enjoying and being thankful for it, and releasing what I am unable to do, yet. I am a warrior and expect improvement and strengthening. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Eating meals more regularly and including healthy snacks to take with me when I walk out the door for work. Feeling good about being able to pass on to others what I have been privileged to learn in the Brain Warrior class. Thank you ever so much for this opportunity. Each day i just keep feeling better : ), I definitely feel more energized, motivated and keep feeling positive. Staying well hydrated with alkaline drinks. Eating really well with more added good fats. I noticed how the other day a discussion i was in could have turned out with a negative outcome…instead my brain in the moment said “how can i make this a positive win for us both…it was great : ) Generally getting a lot more conscious with how i am thinking and responding. I just love the transformation that is happening in my life, it just keeps reminding me what’s possible. Bless you both for your amazing, commitment to us all. You both truly are making a “world of difference” you are awesome : )

Thank you both for your hard work and informative classes. You have taught me many new ways to eat, cook, live, give and so much more. Today the scale said 165! That is 45 lbs since the beginning of class. I still have a long way to go, but you have started me well on this journey. I am very excited and thankful.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

Have been keeping a food accountability chart. Many more positive days than negative. What constitutes a negative day has changed as well . Much less “falling off the wagon”.

I switched from the regular brain and body to the power max starting last Saturday. Wow!!! What a difference!!! I have been able to actually do a full body workout along with my 10,000 Fitbit steps. My mood and energy has bumped up a few notches, and I feel excited about living. Oh yes, and my sleep has even improved too.

I just listened to the thyroid episode. My journey back to health took over two years, starting with a GP who told me that losing weight would solve my depression and extreme lack of energy and stamina. Ultimately a cardiologist discovered that I had a goiter squeezing my superior vena cava and other things in my throat and growing into my chest. A great surgeon removed the goiter and put me on T4. I was ultimately referred to an endocrinologist who added 5 ug of T3. He bumped it up to 10 ug which helped me feel a bit better, but I was still low on energy and I was becoming unsteady on my feet with other issues such as brain fog and incontinence which I didn’t know were related. A radiologist reading an MRI found that I had normal pressure hydrocepelus. A shunt was installed in my head and resolved all three symptoms – wet, wobbly and wacky. I ended up with a prescription for 25 ug of T3, which I take 5 ug every 3 hours or so to keep me from having a very specific headache in the right front of my head. Also it took some iron supplements to fix a severe headache that started the day of the shunt installation. This whole journey took over two years to resolve. I have recovered enough that last weekend I did over 4 miles of the Bay to Breakers race.

Amazing what doing one little healthy habit a day can turn into! So PROUD of these junior brain warriors doing what they are calling ‘Tana’s water challenge’ (vs pop and juice). Their amazing teacher Amy got them water bottles to drink water out of instead of juice or other sugary drinks. They are charting their water intake for 2 weeks and saying no to chocolate milk and juice.

Keep it up Junior Brain Warriors!!!! #BrainWarriorStrong #Proud

I listen to the podcasts when I workout at the gym and they are very informative and practical. I am teaching over 300 children in my school about ANTS. My life is a lot healthier and better. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story and teaching what you have learnt on how to transform your mind and body. Over my life i have experienced stomach issues, been thru hormone issues, overcame bulimia and dealt with depression/ anxiety. I am now 34 yrs old and finally now have confidence that I can live life with a sound mind, healthy body and be a positive example for my family.
Thank you to you and your husband for sharing and caring. I believe that God used you to help steer me and educate me create a lifestyle that maintains optimal health 🙂 I may never meet you in person, but you have impacted my life.

ANTI AGING DIET – Dear beautiful Tana, You are beautiful inside out and your iridescence glows from within. Thank you for all your food menu recipes that are so generous and loving, there is so much love put into it. I have been following them since I was 16 years young and people assume I am 20 years young. It is such a blessing to hear this when you are 41 years old. I thank you so much for being a continuous motivating stimulus in my life to continue eating healthy. I hope all people who walk into your life are blessed with your iridescent light. Hugs, Ayesha

I am one of the thousands or more who so appreciate your Podcast.  Thank you for sharing so openly about your health challenges and anxiety issues.  It does give hope and incentive to make healthy choices.  I deal with anxiety, too.

Also, I think you and Dr. Amen are modeling a beautiful and healthy relationship.  You both have your different ways of thinking and feeling, yet there is so much love.

Just wanted to thank you, you’re helping me so much.  When there are too many ANTS in my head, I listen to Dr. Amen to put a sane voice in my head.  I also had the similar Catholic upbringing so can really relate.  Thanks!!

Tana, I can’t begin to tell you how much you and Daniel have literally changed my life. I’ve always been an overachiever, but I also struggle with depression and sometimes I just act like a complete recluse. After listening to your podcast religiously, trying to catch up to the current ones in 2018, it occurred to me that I might suffer from ADD.

This never once occurred to me because I didn’t have the classic symptoms you think of when you think of ADD. Nevertheless, I visited my physician, and he was able to determine that I likely did have a form of ADD. He gave me a trial run of Adderall, and my life is forever changed. My impulse control is vastly improved, I was able to land my dream job, and everything is just so much clearer.

Perhaps the most significant impact on my life is my ability to accept the former instances of abuse in my life and deal with them; understanding how they affect my current life, which is pretty perfect, has been so powerful. Your story and how you overcame so much gave me the courage to address my past. More importantly, it has given me the warrior mentality. I want to be a warrior for not only my brain, but for my heart, my soul, my family, and all those that I care for.

You and Daniel have inspired me to be a better person and for that I am forever grateful. I intend on visiting one of your clinics in 2019, most likely the Atlanta location and I am so excited to learn about my brain. I am certain there will be finding that explain even more about my life so far.

I thank God for leading me to your podcast, and to you and Daniel; you both are such a blessing in my life and I thank you for the work that you do.

They loved it.  They wanted to know what was in it.  I told them cabbage so they would eat it.  After they demolished it I told them that it was Brussels sprouts.  They both don’t like Brussels sprouts.  So it was another way to get in another vegetable.  I love it.  Thank you so much for all you do.

I have listened to a lot of your podcasts and have enjoyed them immensely. I got your cookbook from the library and have tried several recipes which both my son and husband thought they would not like from the description.  I chose several I thought they might try. They have not been disappointed yet. I have never felt so successful with anyone’s cookbook. I will be purchasing your cookbook soon. Thank you for making healthy food so delicious. I am forever grateful. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

You cannot know how you have helped us in the past few days — my 90 year old Mother is healing from the flu and conventional (20th Century) medicine.  And while in the past, I have tried to introduce her to meditation with no success; now it is most essential for her high blood pressure and general health and sense of well being. However, she comes from the “Greatest Generation” and meditation seemed so alien to her way of thinking.  But it took just one guided meditation by you to bring Mommy into a lovely comfort zone!  Her blood pressure readings are wonderful after a session with you and I really believe that she will stick with your guided program. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart!! I hope as many people as possible follow your meditation series (we love the meditation on forgiveness and kindness). I have a picture of my beloved mother in a meditative mood.  Thank you for all you do — you make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. With respect and admiration.

Dear Tana, On July 27, 2018 I had a wicked fall and sustained a concussion. Living in a rural area with limited medical care I was at first diagnosed at the hospital as having a mental breakdown. Once the concussion was diagnosed I began the long process of getting appropriate care. As the fall was at work my care was more complicated by the tangle of Workman’s Comp. At 62 yo with multiple degrees I often couldn’t talk, my thinking was confused, my temperament a roller coaster, I couldn’t read, forgot how to keep myself clean and suffered from relentless headaches – and had no real care to turn to. Here’s what I had – you and your husband. I had been in your first Brain Warriors class and have read every book of yours and your husband’s. With help I retook the tests in Change Your Brain Change Your life. I developed a daily routine based on the results. I dedicated my diet to the Brain Warriors diet. I watched every episode you, your husband, and you and your husband together did on concussions. It’s 7 months later, I’m just now getting variety of tests, and an initial treatment plan may come together. At my last meeting with the concussion doctor he reminded my husband and I how very hurt I was/am in multiple areas and that it would be at least a year before I felt significantly better. Based on all the damage the testing is now showing, I wonder how much worse I would have been had I not employed your graphic guidance. While I still struggle with reading I can write. My headaches are blistering but can be remedied without medication. Thank you from the bottom of my brain stem for all the work you do.

I built my post concussion list based on your science: 1. No sugar 2. No processed foods 3. Limited dairy – locally made cream, yogurt 4. Created a library of wonderful memories; a special gallery on my phone of favorite pictures that I looked a at after meditating and many times a day (wow could I ever feel the dopamine flood my system) 4. Kill the ants. Concussions lead to depression and anxiety so I needed to stop those negative voices. Used the process in David Burns Feeling Good to keep track. 5. Listened to Baroque music a lot, and after a bit classic jazz. 6. Meditation to bring down headache pain. I don’t have access to EEG so I did Binaural meditation and focused breathing on the damaged part of my brain. Also, Guided meditation to view a positive future…I used yours. The one visualizing a goal and I used my One Page Miracle. 7. Consistant exercise- walking.

I just in the mail received “The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook” and OMG I should have gotten it sooner. It is so big and nice and so many great recipes. No wonder Dr. Amen is in such good health with the way Tana fixes his food. Thank you, I love the book already.👍👍💖💖💖

In 1984 I weighed 215 pounds. I was in a bad relationship & miserable. Food helped me get through the day. Wow, was I wrong. I went to Illinois Allergy Center & got tested and wow, I was allergic to Wheat, Barley, Rye, tobacco & several other foods. I worked as manager in a Restaurant you could cut smoke with a knife & I was sick every nite I went home. Couldn’t wait to jump in the shower & get the smoke off me and no one smoked in our house. I left Illinois & went to Florida got a job and did exactly what the director at the Allergy Center suggested. I lost 63 pounds in 8 3/4 months got down to 152 where I am now. If you are allergic to wheat or suspect it, get a blood test and it can change your life to lose weight, & be healthier and much happier. I’m now using my new cookbook “the Brain warrior’s way cookbook”. I have a few more hurdles but listening to all of DrAmen & Tana’s tapes I’ll get through it as I’m positive I will. Thank you Tana & DrAmen for trying to make us all healthy.💕💕

I just received this CD yesterday “relaxation, focus and memory training” I’m going to listen 30 minutes every nite in hoping I can regain some of my memory. I have a hard time relaxing but before the CD was over guess what I fell asleep last nite. When I woke up the Sony player was still on. It is going to be a habit Every nite,❣️

For anyone who may be thinking they can’t afford to eat healthy, the year I started this health journey in 2008 I lost 100 pounds I did it on food stamps. When I cut all the junk out, eating organic was cheaper as long as I shopped at Costco, Grocery outlet or other cheap stores that sell organic. 11 years later I still do it only now I’m cutting out coconut sugar and honey and going with Stevia or erithrytol. This past winter when I was underemployed, even the local salvation army food bank had a lot of organic vegetables, fruit and meat that helped me out. If you tell a food bank you are on a special diet like no gluten or dairy, they will often times try to work with that. I survived that underemployed time on food bank and grocery outlet and still are organic. A healthy diet is doable at any budget. Just have to get creative.

When I got scanned at Amen clinic, we found I have classic and over focused ADD. No wonder diet change, chiropractic, exercise and supplements help me so much. Helps me fulfill God’s call and purpose for my life as a counselor – not only did I get through school successfully, but I used to not be able to focus at all. Now I can focus for a two hour session with a client. Brain and memory power boost and neurolink plus my vitamin and fish oil work wonders. I tried for years to fulfill my purpose to help others by being a counselor, but I literally couldn’t do it until I got serious about brain health.

I made Tana’s chocolates and turned into hearts and making again for church ; n using different toppings , peppermint, coconut flakes , nuts and such. I also will make her Keto pancakes and waffle recipe for hearts with coconut whip topping. Yummmmm. I’m going to help a church by decorating refreshments area and table in lobby

I recently found out about you and your husband. I love following your social media posts and your podcast. My goal for the new year is to get my 16 year old and 14 year old to eat well. They won’t touch vegetables or fruit, which I know is pretty common, but they won’t eat meat either. All they eat is crap- bad carbs! They are athletes and my son especially, is feeling that his body needs more. Cooking doesn’t come naturally to me, which may sound strange, but I’m not great about putting meals together. I have a weird mental block in the kitchen. Its my worst trait as a mom. When I make basic healthy meals that I like, they say it’s gross and won’t try it. I don’t know how to make healthy meals that my kids will like. You have inspired me with all of your recipe posts. Could you possibly give me a few ideas of simple, healthy, kid friendly meals (that are easy to make) to get me started?

Last year i was a diabetic, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, anxiety, depression and stomach issues. I was only 57 yrs old. After following your meal plan and continue eating as per your recipes and following everything i learned from your books, in less than a year, I reversed all. I was taking 2000 mg of Metformin, today I take none. the only medicine I take is Losartan very low dosis. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good advise.

I made Tana’s chips and I had other veggies and thought I’d put on roast 425. Well doesn’t take but 15 min or burn and found probably 350 45 min better. Oh well didn’t copy recipe n thought this would work. Well don’t go sit down. All in all they all turned out except for tray on bottom but after seeing that I turned down oven. I expect high temps ok if on top rack maybe. Oh my goodness these are awesome. I think I might of used too much oil so go by Tana’s exactly and play with from there. The nacho cheese she makes I’ll do later . Love love love that too. All her different ways. I’d like to have a cookbook with all her recipes ; but then again I love she reminds us of some in an email n shares online. I have to just remember little is good. I’ll Texas cooking was always big and once a week fried always.