Stronger, Sharper, Longer: The Brain-Boosting Power of Muscle
Release Date: 05/05/2025
Sedona Prince: On Battling Her Bipolar II Diagnosis, Past Emotional Trauma, EMDR Therapy & Peak Performance
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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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Why ADHD Hits Harder in Adulthood—and What to Do About It
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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...
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Stop Believing These ADHD Myths: Get the Real Deal, with Dr. Steven Storage
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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...
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Oliver Hudson: Untreated ADHD & the Dark Side of Antidepressant Withdrawal
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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...
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Kate Hudson Unfiltered: Undiagnosed ADHD, Trauma & the Brain Behind Her Spark (Part 1)
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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...
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How to Manage Your Mind When The World is Falling Apart
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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...
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Brain Health Revolution: How Two Women are Changing Their Lives and the World One Brain at a Time
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with two inspiring brain health coaches whose personal journeys prove that healing the brain can transform your life. From inherited trauma and destructive choices to purpose, peace, and passion—they discovered how understanding the brain was the key to lasting change. Now these Amen University brain health coaches on a mission to help others move from emotional pain to resilience, and from scattered focus to extraordinary success. You’ll hear brain health strategies anyone can use, along with real stories of people who’ve overcome...
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Intimacy Anorexia: Are You Starving Your Relationship?
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What if the pain in your marriage isn’t from fights, cheating, or resentment—but from a hidden condition you’ve never heard of? In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with renowned sex therapist Dr. Doug Weiss to explore Intimacy Anorexia—a silent relationship killer that affects more couples than you might think. Discover the subtle signs, the root causes (including trauma and neglect), and how healing is possible. If you feel more like roommates than soulmates, don’t miss this provocative conversation. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Sponsor 03:37 Intimacy Anorexia in...
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Affairs, Porn, and Pain: The Unsexy Truth About Sex Addiction
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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...
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Tarek El Moussa: The Painful Secrets Behind His Wild Success
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“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...
info_outlineStrength 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
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