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  • Emma Heming Willis on Battling Grief, Caregiving & Finding Joy
    2025/09/09
    When Emma Heming Willis’ husband, actor Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, she felt like her world has fallen apart. In this heartfelt conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, Emma opens up about the hidden grief of ambiguous loss, the weight of caregiving, and how she’s turning pain into purpose through her advocacy and new book The Unexpected Journey. With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, she shares how she found strength, community, and resilience while holding onto love in the midst of heartbreaking change. Whether you’re a caregiver, grieving, or walking alongside someone you love through illness, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that hope can be found even in the hardest places. Emma's new book, The Unexpected Journey: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Journey-Strength-Yourself-Caregiving/dp/0593833945
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    54 分
  • Julius Randle: The Mental Game That Helped Him Go from NBA Doubts to Winning Mindset
    2025/09/02

    What does it take to go from broken bones and broken confidence… to becoming one of the NBA’s fiercest playoff performers? In this revealing conversation, 3-time All-Star Julius Randle opens up to Dr. Daniel Amen about his mental health struggles and self-doubt to unlock a championship mindset. You’ll hear the surprising brain scan discoveries that changed his game, why he ditched marijuana, and how embracing his “Mamba Disciple” alter ego—honoring his mentor Kobe Bryant—helped him dominate under pressure. Whether you’re chasing peak performance, trying to capture that flow state at work on on the court, or simply trying to find more zen in your life, this story will inspire you to rewrite the limits of your life.

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    1 時間 11 分
  • Sedona Prince: On Battling Her Bipolar II Diagnosis, Past Emotional Trauma, EMDR Therapy & Peak Performance
    2025/08/18

    In this week's episode, Daniel G. Amen, MD sits down with professional basketball star Sedona Prince. Sedona discusses her diagnosis with Bipolar II and past emotional trauma. Dr. Amen shares Sedona's brain SPECT scan results and provides a pathway for healing.

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    1 時間 6 分
  • Why ADHD Hits Harder in Adulthood—and What to Do About It
    2025/08/11

    Think ADHD is just a childhood issue? Think again. In this revealing episode, Amen Clinics psychiatrist Dr. Steven Storage takes the mic to explore how ADHD often shows up for the first time in college, young adulthood, or even midlife. You’ll learn the surprising science behind why symptoms can emerge after mental health struggles, mild head injuries, or hormonal shifts like perimenopause. Dr. Storage also breaks down the genetic component of ADHD—and why having a parent or sibling with it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to struggle too. If you’ve ever asked, “Do I actually have ADHD?”—this episode could change everything. Plus, get real-world strategies for screen use, dopamine balance, and raising resilient kids in a hyper-digital world.

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    22 分
  • Stop Believing These ADHD Myths: Get the Real Deal, with Dr. Steven Storage
    2025/08/04

    Traditional psychiatry claims there are just three types of ADHD—what if there are actually seven? In this enlightening guest featured episode, Amen Clinics psychiatrist Dr. Steven Storage takes the mic to expose the surprising science behind ADHD, including how brain scans reveal very different types of the condition. And how you might be getting the wrong treatment if you don’t know your type. From inattentive and over-focused types to the explosive “Ring of Fire” type, you’ll learn how ADHD can show up in unexpected ways… and how to tailor treatment for real results. Whether you're a parent, a patient, or simply know someone with ADHD (and most of us do), this episode will change the way you think about this misunderstood condition.

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    41 分
  • Oliver Hudson: Untreated ADHD & the Dark Side of Antidepressant Withdrawal
    2025/07/28

    What if your lifelong struggles with anxiety, procrastination, and lack of follow-through weren’t personality flaws—but signs of untreated ADHD? In this raw and revealing episode, actor and podcast host Oliver Hudson sits down with his sister, actress Kate Hudson, alongside Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, for a brain scan reveal that changes everything. Oliver opens up about decades of panic attacks and anxiety, bizarre side effects from antidepressants, and the brutal reality of withdrawal from that medication—only to discover the real issue may have been overlooked all along. From childhood trauma to chasing dopamine, this episode captures the turning point where understanding begins—and hope for a better brain and a better life takes root.

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    38 分
  • Kate Hudson Unfiltered: Undiagnosed ADHD, Trauma & the Brain Behind Her Spark (Part 1)
    2025/07/21

    What happens when you finally see your brain? In Part 1 of this eye-opening series, actress and entrepreneur, Kate Hudson and her podcast co-host brother, Oliver Hudson, join Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen for their brain scan reveal—and the results are as surprising as they are enlightening. From undiagnosed ADHD and childhood concussions to emotional trauma and a strong sense of purpose, Kate opens up about the invisible forces shaping her mind, motivation, and success. You’ll hear why her brain shuts down when it should turn on, how soccer headers left a lasting impact, and the natural tools she’s using to take control. It’s raw, real, and full of insights for anyone who’s ever struggled to focus—or wondered why life feels harder than it should. Stay tuned for Part 2 when Oliver sees his brain scan for the first time.

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    40 分
  • How to Manage Your Mind When The World is Falling Apart
    2025/07/14

    When chaos hits the world, how do you protect your inner peace? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share real-life tools to manage your mind during turbulent times. From global conflict to personal crises, they reveal how to avoid being hijacked by the 24-hour news cycle, reduce worry and panic, and build true mental resilience. You’ll hear how Tana’s mindset shifted after facing one of her biggest fears—and why prepping for disease, dementia, and depression might be more important than prepping for doomsday. This is your guide to staying grounded when everything feels like it’s spinning out of control.

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    27 分