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.

00:00 Intro

01:27 Sponsor

01:50 Doug Weiss

05:27 What is Sexual Addiction?

07:27 The Evolution of Sexual Addiction

09:59 The Arousal Template

13:37 The Battle for Sexuality

15:22 The 6 Types of Addicts

18:04 The Effects of Sexual Trauma

21:29 Recovery

25:40 Help for the Partners

27:41 Bordeline Personality Disorder

31:27 Finding Support

33:28 Infidelity vs Sexual Addiction

35:26 Intimacy Anorexia

28:12 More About Dr. Weiss

39:13 Sponsor

40:01 Wrap Up

drdougweiss.com

sexaddict.com

Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:

https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592

“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.

00:00 Intro

00:44 Sponsor

01:08 Chance Encounter

05:45 Why I Am the Way I Am

08:13 Your Brain is Hurt

13:23 Coming Off of Meds

16:09 Turning Pain into Fuel

18:03 The Birth of the “Flip” Empire

24:04 The Brain’s Rejection of Success

26:06 The Last Day as a Family

31:46 Self-Medication

34:32 Tarek’s Brain SPECT Scan (Surface)

36:30 Neuropsychological Testing

42:04 Mental Hygiene

48:48 Parents/Self-Talk

51:33 The Plan

57:48 Sponsor

58:36 Wrap Up

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.

00:00 Intro

00:44 Sponsor

01:08 Chance Encounter

05:45 Why I Am the Way I Am

08:13 Your Brain is Hurt

13:23 Coming Off of Meds

16:09 Turning Pain into Fuel

18:03 The Birth of the “Flip” Empire

24:04 The Brain’s Rejection of Success

26:06 The Last Day as a Family

31:46 Self-Medication

34:32 Tarek’s Brain SPECT Scan (Surface)

36:30 Neuropsychological Testing

42:04 Mental Hygiene

48:48 Parents/Self-Talk

51:33 The Plan

57:48 Sponsor

58:36 Wrap Up

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 The Alter Ego Effect, 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.

00:00 Intro

00:45 Sponsor

02:11 The Alter Ego Effect

04:37 Origin Story

09:09 Olympic Redemption

12:30 Creating an Alter Ego

17:57 Death of a Persona

22:17 The 5 Steps to Create an Alter Ego

26:12 Positive vs Negative Motivation

31:05 Defining the Conditions

41:57 The Uniform

45:30 Todd’s Work

54:38 Sponsor

55:52 Wrap Up

For more on Todd's work:

https://alteregoeffect.com

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.

00:00 Intro

01:10 The Connection Between the Physical Strength & the Brain

03:56 Clearing the Cobwebs

06:31 What Robs Your Strength?

08:21 Strength Enhancing Fakers

13:38 Healthy Ways to Build Strength

14:06 Sponsor

14:46 Diet & Lifestyle

16:37 Creatine

23:01 Brain & Body Reserve

27:07 Wrap Up

Smart Creatine, Brain T-Max, and other brain-healthy supplements:

https://brainmd.com

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.

00:00 Intro

00:57 Mood is a Brain Function

02:45 Your Physical Brain Function Affects Your Mood

05:48 The Physical Causes of Mood Disorders

09:00 Taking the Wrong Medication

11:50 Psychological/Social/Spiritual Factors

13:46 Mood Robbers

17:49 Sponsor

18:30 Mood Enhancing Fakers

24:53 Saffron

31:53 TMG/SAMe

35:16 Wrap Up

https://brainmd.com

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.

00:00 Intro

00:58 Energy Robbers, Fakers, & Enhancers

03:11 Uncontrolled Thoughts

04:29 Energy Vampires

07:43 Poor Sleep Habits

10:00 Processed Foods & Sugar

13:43 Decision Fatigue

16:09 Sponsor

16:56 Caffeine

18:57 Adrenaline Addiction

19:51 Social Media

20:08 Breakfast/Nutrition

25:08 Sunlight/Movement

25:39 Cold Plunges/Boundaries

27:05 Peak Energy

32:28 Wrap Up

Peak Energy and other brain-healthy supplements: https://brainmd.com

In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with biohacker and Heavily Meditated 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.

https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

00:00 Intro

00:38 Sponsor

02:03 The Father of Biohacking

05:08 Training Your Brain for Meditation

07:40 Our Inner States Don’t Have Words

10:40 Managing Alerts

12:21 What Meditation Does to the Brain

14:06 The Reset Process

19:19 Compassion

22:24 Joe Rogan Incident

24:52 Building Resilience

27:36 Connections/Removing Friction

32:08 Creating a Meditation Practice

33:47 Breathwork

36:18 Entrainment Methods

38:40 Gaining Control Over Your Nervous System

42:48 Conscious Loving Intimacy

45:21 Sponsor

46:35 Wrap Up