• Sedona Prince: On Battling Her Bipolar II Diagnosis, Past Emotional Trauma, EMDR Therapy & Peak Performance
    Aug 18 2025

    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 hr and 6 mins
  • Why ADHD Hits Harder in Adulthood—and What to Do About It
    Aug 11 2025

    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 mins
  • Stop Believing These ADHD Myths: Get the Real Deal, with Dr. Steven Storage
    Aug 4 2025

    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 mins
  • Oliver Hudson: Untreated ADHD & the Dark Side of Antidepressant Withdrawal
    Jul 28 2025

    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 mins
  • Kate Hudson Unfiltered: Undiagnosed ADHD, Trauma & the Brain Behind Her Spark (Part 1)
    Jul 21 2025

    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 mins
  • How to Manage Your Mind When The World is Falling Apart
    Jul 14 2025

    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 mins
  • Brain Health Revolution: How Two Women are Changing Their Lives and the World One Brain at a Time
    Jun 30 2025

    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 ADHD, depression, traumatic brain injuries, and more—and are now sharing the message of hope and healing around the world.

    00:00 Intro

    01:03 Sponsor

    01:25 Barbara’s Story

    05:32 Laura’s Story

    10:56 Elite Brain Health Training

    12:20 Why We Need a Revolution

    14:25 Katie’s Brain Health Discovery

    17:35 You Need to Care About Your Brain

    19:14 The Aftermath of Tragedy

    23:00 Different Expressions of the Same Lifestyle

    26:03 The Amen Whole 4 Blueprint

    28:44 Galileo’s Psychiatrist

    30:55 Winning Over Skepticism

    34:17 Creating Brain Health Leaders

    36:04 The Younger Generation of

    44:27 New Studies on Hope

    45:55 Spreading the Message

    54:46 First Steps for Aspiring Brain Health Leaders

    1:06:39 Sponsor

    1:07:22 Wrap Up

    For more on becoming a voice in the Brain Health Revolution, visit

    www.amenuniversity.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Intimacy Anorexia: Are You Starving Your Relationship?
    Jun 23 2025

    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 Relationships

    05:55 How Pain Manifests in Relationships

    09:28 Married & Alone

    11:31 Research on Relationship Traumas

    13:30 Narcissism: Paying the Bill

    16:22 Paradigm for Change

    18:32 Origins of Intimacy Anorexics

    21:45 Neglect & Spirituality

    23:31 Clues to Intimacy Anorexia

    25:15 Examining Gender Differences

    28:40 Sponsor

    29:40 Wrap Up

    Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:

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

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    30 mins