<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>