<p>Sex addiction isn’t just about bad behavior—it’s destroying relationships, hijacking brains, and feeding a cycle of guilt and secrecy. In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with leading expert Dr. Doug Weiss to expose what’s really driving unhealthy sexual behavior—from childhood trauma to modern porn culture. Discover the six types of sex addicts, how to know if you or someone you love is in trouble, and what real recovery looks like. Whether you’re struggling, in a relationship with a sex addict, or just want to understand the growing crisis no one talks about—this conversation is for you.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:27 Sponsor</p> <p>01:50 Doug Weiss</p> <p>05:27 What is Sexual Addiction?</p> <p>07:27 The Evolution of Sexual Addiction</p> <p>09:59 The Arousal Template</p> <p>13:37 The Battle for Sexuality</p> <p>15:22 The 6 Types of Addicts</p> <p>18:04 The Effects of Sexual Trauma</p> <p>21:29 Recovery</p> <p>25:40 Help for the Partners</p> <p>27:41 Bordeline Personality Disorder</p> <p>31:27 Finding Support</p> <p>33:28 Infidelity vs Sexual Addiction</p> <p>35:26 Intimacy Anorexia</p> <p>28:12 More About Dr. Weiss</p> <p>39:13 Sponsor</p> <p>40:01 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://drdougweiss.com/">drdougweiss.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://sexaddict.com/">sexaddict.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592"> https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>“Flip or Flop” star Tarek El Moussa seemed to have it all—hit TV shows, fame, fortune—but behind the scenes, his life was falling apart. In this deeply revealing episode, Tarek opens up to Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen about the hidden brain struggles that shaped his life: birth trauma, multiple mental health diagnoses, alcoholism, cancer, toxic self-talk, and a near breakdown at the height of his career. After a revealing brain scan and emotional conversation, he begins to understand why he’s struggled for so long—and what he can do to finally heal. This is a relatable story of turning pain into passion and rebuilding from within.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:44 Sponsor</p> <p>01:08 Chance Encounter</p> <p>05:45 Why I Am the Way I Am</p> <p>08:13 Your Brain is Hurt</p> <p>13:23 Coming Off of Meds</p> <p>16:09 Turning Pain into Fuel</p> <p>18:03 The Birth of the “Flip” Empire</p> <p>24:04 The Brain’s Rejection of Success</p> <p>26:06 The Last Day as a Family</p> <p>31:46 Self-Medication</p> <p>34:32 Tarek’s Brain SPECT Scan (Surface)</p> <p>36:30 Neuropsychological Testing</p> <p>42:04 Mental Hygiene</p> <p>48:48 Parents/Self-Talk</p> <p>51:33 The Plan</p> <p>57:48 Sponsor</p> <p>58:36 Wrap Up</p>

<p>Heather Rae El Moussa has spent years in the public eye—becoming a star on Selling Sunset and launching a successful beauty brand. But after giving birth to her son, Heather faced a new set of challenges: crashing energy, mood swings, and a worsening thyroid condition that left her feeling like she was dying. In this deeply personal episode, Heather joins Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen to share how motherhood reshaped her body, brain, and priorities. She opens up about being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, the toll stress and hormones took on her mental health, and why she turned to brain imaging to understand what was really going on inside. Find out what her brain reveals and what she’s doing to stay sharp, centered, and thriving. If you’ve ever felt off after a major life shift, this episode is a must-listen.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:44 Sponsor</p> <p>01:08 Chance Encounter</p> <p>05:45 Why I Am the Way I Am</p> <p>08:13 Your Brain is Hurt</p> <p>13:23 Coming Off of Meds</p> <p>16:09 Turning Pain into Fuel</p> <p>18:03 The Birth of the “Flip” Empire</p> <p>24:04 The Brain’s Rejection of Success</p> <p>26:06 The Last Day as a Family</p> <p>31:46 Self-Medication</p> <p>34:32 Tarek’s Brain SPECT Scan (Surface)</p> <p>36:30 Neuropsychological Testing</p> <p>42:04 Mental Hygiene</p> <p>48:48 Parents/Self-Talk</p> <p>51:33 The Plan</p> <p>57:48 Sponsor</p> <p>58:36 Wrap Up</p>

<p>What if the key to becoming your best self… is already inside you—waiting to be activated? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk with performance coach and bestselling author Todd Herman about the proven mental strategies used by Olympic athletes, Super Bowl champions, and top executives to crush self-doubt and perform at the highest level. Drawing on decades of coaching experience and insights from his bestselling book <em>The Alter Ego Effect</em>, Todd shares how stepping into a powerful identity—like Kobe Bryant’s “Black Mamba” or Beyoncé’s “Sasha Fierce”—can help you overcome fear, unlock confidence, and tap into your hidden strengths. Whether you’re chasing a big goal or trying to heal from past pain, this episode will show you how to bridge the gap between who you are and who you need to be.</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:45 Sponsor</p> <p>02:11 The Alter Ego Effect</p> <p>04:37 Origin Story</p> <p>09:09 Olympic Redemption</p> <p>12:30 Creating an Alter Ego</p> <p>17:57 Death of a Persona</p> <p>22:17 The 5 Steps to Create an Alter Ego</p> <p>26:12 Positive vs Negative Motivation</p> <p>31:05 Defining the Conditions</p> <p>41:57 The Uniform</p> <p>45:30 Todd’s Work</p> <p>54:38<span> </span> Sponsor</p> <p>55:52 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>For more on Todd's work:</p> <p>https://alteregoeffect.com</p>

<p>Strength isn’t just for looks—it’s protection for your brain, body, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal why building muscle is one of the best ways to prevent dementia, depression, and frailty. Learn how strength training boosts memory, mood, and focus—and why it’s your body’s insurance policy against life’s unexpected setbacks. Tana shares her personal story of trauma and healing through fitness, and the science behind real brain-healthy enhancers like creatine, protein, and sleep. Whether you’re recovering from injury or just want to stay sharp, this episode will inspire you to get stronger—inside and out.</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:10 The Connection Between the Physical Strength & the Brain</p> <p>03:56 Clearing the Cobwebs</p> <p>06:31 What Robs Your Strength?</p> <p>08:21 Strength Enhancing Fakers</p> <p>13:38 Healthy Ways to Build Strength</p> <p>14:06 Sponsor</p> <p>14:46 Diet & Lifestyle</p> <p>16:37 Creatine</p> <p>23:01 Brain & Body Reserve</p> <p>27:07 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Smart Creatine, Brain T-Max, and other brain-healthy supplements:</p> <p>https://brainmd.com</p>

<p>Feeling stuck in low moods, negativity, or the never-ending “blahs”? It’s not just in your head—it’s in your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen expose the hidden biological, psychological, social, and spiritual mood stealers that quietly hijack your happiness. Tana opens up about how a cancer diagnosis—and the wrong antidepressant—sent her spiraling into darkness, and the life-saving strategies that helped her fight her way back. Plus, find out how an everyday spice—saffron—could work as well as antidepressant medication, backed by decades of research.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:57 Mood is a Brain Function</p> <p>02:45 Your Physical Brain Function Affects Your Mood</p> <p>05:48 The Physical Causes of Mood Disorders</p> <p>09:00 Taking the Wrong Medication</p> <p>11:50 Psychological/Social/Spiritual Factors</p> <p>13:46 Mood Robbers</p> <p>17:49 Sponsor</p> <p>18:30 Mood Enhancing Fakers</p> <p>24:53 Saffron</p> <p>31:53 TMG/SAMe</p> <p>35:16 Wrap Up</p> <p><a href="https://brainmd.com/">https://brainmd.com</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>If you’re tired of being tired, this episode is for you. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen break down the three biggest categories that affect your energy: what steals it, what fakes it, and what truly enhances it. From toxic people (known as “energy vampires”) to tech overload, caffeine crashes to clean supplements, you’ll learn what’s draining your spark and the best ways to boost lasting energy—without burning out.</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:58 Energy Robbers, Fakers, & Enhancers</p> <p>03:11 Uncontrolled Thoughts</p> <p>04:29 Energy Vampires</p> <p>07:43 Poor Sleep Habits</p> <p>10:00 Processed Foods & Sugar</p> <p>13:43 Decision Fatigue</p> <p>16:09 Sponsor</p> <p>16:56 Caffeine</p> <p>18:57 Adrenaline Addiction</p> <p>19:51 Social Media</p> <p>20:08 Breakfast/Nutrition</p> <p>25:08 Sunlight/Movement</p> <p>25:39 Cold Plunges/Boundaries</p> <p>27:05 Peak Energy</p> <p>32:28 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Peak Energy and other brain-healthy supplements: https://brainmd.com</p>

<p>In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with biohacker and <em>Heavily Meditated</em> author Dave Asprey to explore how meditation—and a few unexpected brain hacks—can rewire your nervous system in real time. You’ll learn Dave’s go-to “reset process” to calm your brain and body within seconds of being triggered, why most relationship conflicts have nothing to do with your partner, and the two emotional concepts adults dread most. Plus, discover a rapid-fire breathing technique to instantly destress, a controversial one-minute trick to reset your dopamine, and how intimacy can become one of the most transformative meditations of all.</p> <p><a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:38 Sponsor</p> <p>02:03 The Father of Biohacking</p> <p>05:08 Training Your Brain for Meditation</p> <p>07:40 Our Inner States Don’t Have Words</p> <p>10:40 Managing Alerts</p> <p>12:21 What Meditation Does to the Brain</p> <p>14:06 The Reset Process</p> <p>19:19 Compassion</p> <p>22:24 Joe Rogan Incident</p> <p>24:52 Building Resilience</p> <p>27:36 Connections/Removing Friction</p> <p>32:08 Creating a Meditation Practice</p> <p>33:47 Breathwork</p> <p>36:18 Entrainment Methods</p> <p>38:40 Gaining Control Over Your Nervous System</p> <p>42:48 Conscious Loving Intimacy</p> <p>45:21 Sponsor</p> <p>46:35 Wrap Up</p>

<p>Why do some conversations feel electric while others fall flat? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg (<em>The Power of Habit</em>, <em>Supercommunicators</em>) to explore what really makes people connect. You’ll learn how brain scans reveal that during powerful conversations, people’s brains literally sync up. Duhigg breaks down the three types of conversations everyone has—and why knowing which one you’re in can instantly improve your communication. Discover the surprising myths we believe about connection, and why asking deep, meaningful questions is the real secret to becoming a “supercommunicator.”</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:24 Sponsor</p> <p>01:47 Common Myths of Communication</p> <p>03:38 The 3 Categories of Communication</p> <p>08:04 Communication Skills<span> </span></p> <p>10:22 Alignment</p> <p>15:03 Mismatched Conversations</p> <p>18:02 Listening/Looking for Understanding</p> <p>21:11 The Goals of Each Type of Communication</p> <p>25:13 Connection When You Don’t Agree</p> <p>32:19 Close Relationships</p> <p>35:29 Digital Communication</p> <p>39:50 Artificial Intelligence</p> <p>40:48 Where to Start?</p> <p>46:28 Sponsor</p> <p>47:36 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Super Communicators, by Charles Duhigg:</p> <p>https://charlesduhigg.com/supercommunicators/</p>

<p>In this powerful episode, singer and former American Idol finalist Daniel Gokey reveals what he calls his “deep, dark secret”—scrupulous OCD. For the first time publicly, he shares how obsessive religious thoughts convinced him he was beyond forgiveness. Dr. Amen explains this misunderstood OCD subtype and how Gokey’s brain scans uncovered the root of his terrifying thoughts—and helped chart a path to overcoming scrupulosity.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:17 Sponsor</p> <p>02:26 Daniel/Scrupulous OCD</p> <p>05:22 OCD and Sin</p> <p>08:36 Fear of Damnation</p> <p>12:41 Compulsive Behaviors</p> <p>16:14 Thought Discipline</p> <p>20:40 The Concept of “Normal”</p> <p>22:10 Medication & Supplements</p> <p>23:55 Trauma</p> <p>26:59 First Wife’s Death</p> <p>30:16 ADD</p> <p>31:21 The 4 Circles</p> <p>37:56 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Surface)</p> <p>39:55 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Active Interior)</p> <p>44:47 Improving Daniel’s Brain</p> <p>48:23 Sponsor</p> <p>49:49 Wrap Up</p>