The Bagnalls’ Story
Jennifer Bagnall was settling into her new marriage when she accidentally came across a disturbing journal entry written by her new husband that said “Hang Myself”. That got her attention quickly and she convinced her husband David to get a brain scan to see what was going on.
Stephen, Firefighter
After living with PTSD for over 10 years, this first responder froze on the job. The guy who had been called to help was the guy who needed help.
When You Can No Longer Hide Your Mental Health Struggles
On paper, Madison Babione's life was perfectly on track. Privately, however, she had been experiencing extreme automatic negative self-talk that was getting harder and harder to control. After a particular incident left her feeling hopeless with nowhere to turn, she was encouraged to get brain scans to see exactly what was happening. These SPECT scans, which map activity patterns
Solving the Mysteries of Behavioral Disorders with Brain Imaging A
When she was younger, Michelle Chen had come to fear her father's unpredictable temper. When she began to notice similar traits in her son Grayson, the stress that overcame her was almost unbearable. Although Michelle had previously learned about the importance of brain health in shaping behavior, it wasn't until her son Grayson had his brain scanned that she saw first hand what
Chronic Fight or Flight Syndrome and Self Medication
Dr. Neha Kansara sits down with Valerie Omage to discuss the circumstances that led her to a relationship with alcohol at an early age. Valerie reveals the price that came with the self medication, and how she ultimately turned her life around and found a healthier, easier path.
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“If I Didn’t Have Those Dogs During That Experience I Would Have Killed Myself”: Zach Skow’s Story
Pawsitve Change Co-Founder Zach Skow was on a dangerous path through his early life, and his crutch of cocaine and alcohol he left him with critical liver failure and little hope. The seemingly inevitable tragic story took a surprising turn, however, and Zach went on to find healing, hope, and ultimately success in the form of helping others.
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What Firefighting Does to Your Brain (and How You Can Fix It)
During her career as a firefighter, Dena Chavez was exposed to toxins, stress, and major sleep deprivation. The lasting effects seeped into Dena's day to day life, ultimately leading to divorce, anxiety, and depression. Firefighters (and all first responders) face unique challenges in maintaining optimal brain health, which is why it can be a huge advantage to scan the brain for
What to Do when You’re the Traditional Psychiatric System Fails You
Dr. Neha Kansara sits down with Amanda Specht to discuss Amanda's journey to better brain health. Amanda had been failed by the traditional psychiatric system and was put on meds that only made her significantly worse, until one chance encounter with a podcast episode changed her entire approach to her mental health, and ultimately changed her life.
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Even if You’ve Been Bad to Your Brain, You Can Begin to Heal it
Throughout much of his early life, Mark Tullius was not good to his brain. Head damaging sports, marijuana, and alcohol abuse were just a few of the factors that were leading Mark on a dangerous path filled with self-loathing and dark thoughts. His journey took a turn, however, when he saw the results his wife had gotten from Amen Clinics and decided to make an appointment for hi
The Link Between Viral Meningitis and ADHD
At 10 years old, Robby Thompson experienced a bout with viral meningitis that left him with sudden severe ADHD symptoms. His life seemed to have been changed forever, until he happened to hear about SPECT imaging and mapping patterns of activity in the brain. By taking a look at the organ that was causing his struggles, and using that information to map out a plan, Robby was able
How to Bypass the Waiting Game for Mental Health Struggles
Eric Crane was diagnosed with Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder in his sophomore year of college, and it came to interfere more and more with his life until it was utterly debilitating. The casual "let's try this and then try that" approach from his doctors ultimately set his life's journey years back. Eric made the decision to get his brain scanned at Amen Clinics, and what the scan
The Path from Anxiety to Insomnia (and Finally to Sleep!)
Anne Chilcott's insomnia had been a struggle for ten years, but after losing her father, it soon became unbearable. After visiting Amen Clinics, Anne learned about anticipatory anxiety, and how the functioning of her brain was a major obstacle in her getting to sleep at night. Armed with new information and a path forward, Anne was finally able to get the rest she had been longin
I Was Told I Would Be on Meds for the Rest of My Life
Ray Graber had struggled with his mental health for years, and the psychiatrists he had seen told him he would be on meds for the rest of his life. In search of other options, Ray found the Change Your Brain Foundation, which offered him a new way to approach his mental health issues. By performing brain scans to map his brain activity, the doctors were able to give him a targete
Brain Imaging in Treating Social Isolation
Jesse Penland's struggles with anxiety and isolation began at a young age, and continued to persist into adulthood. Jesse had heard about the use of SPECT imaging to map patterns of brain activity, and ultimately decided to get his own brain scanned to find a more customized treatment plan. Unsurprisingly, his scan results correlated with the symptoms he had been experiencing, an
Getting to the Root of Anxiety and Brain Health
When traditional therapy wasn't getting her the results she wanted, Rachel Cunningham decided to get to the root of her struggles to find a way to make a real, meaningful difference in her mental health. After some research, Rachel got her brain scanned using SPECT imagery, and then used the data from areas of over or under activity to make sure she was using an approach that wor
One Woman’s Triumph Over Mental Health Misdiagnoses
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You Saved My Son’s Life: A Grateful Mother Shares Her Impactful Story
It’s estimated that there are about 2 million emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year, in addition to hundreds of thousands of unreported incidents of head trauma, including undiagnosed concussions.
Research shows that undiagnosed brain injuries are a major cause of depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, ADD/ADHD,
Lori Zimbari’s Daughter’s Story of Hope & Survival
In this patient testimonial, we sit down with author and mom Lori Zimbari. Lori discusses adopting her amazing daughter and soon realized that her mental health issues were deeply seeded. They had tried inpatient care, rehabilitations centers and nothing had ever fully stuck in her care. She still struggled deeply. Lori discusses the decision to bring her to Amen Clinics to get her ...
Actress Danielle Vasinova On Being Pronounced Dead, Battling Anxiety & PTSD
On this week's episode of Scan My Brain, talented actress Daniella Vasinova sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen. From afar, Danielle's life may seem perfect from her career in Hollywood and modeling but it hasn't been easy. Danielle’s life also took an unfortunate turn when she tested positive for COVID-19 during the early days of the pandemic. It was a near-fatal experience...
Jolene Goring on Struggling with Focus & Memory
Jolene Goring is an Internationally recognized Whole Health Expert, future Doctor of Natural Medicine (2025), and Arizona’s first Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She is also a best-selling Author, Mrs. Arizona Globe 2020, and a highly sought-after content creator with a monthly online reach of over 1.2 million. Jolene came to Amen Clinics Phoenix to see Dr. Lisa Parsons and d...
Mari Llewellyn On Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotional Trauma and Losing 70 Lbs
Trigger Warning: Mention of Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, ED, Cutting
Mari Llewelyn joins Dr. Daniel Amen for a new episode of Scan My Brain. @MariFitness is the founder and president of Bloom Nutrition, host of the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast, and creator of the SLAY App. Mari hit rock bottom both mentally and physically in 2018, and she decided to take ownership of her life. Mari...
Kevin Hines: I Jumped Off The Golden Gate Bridge and Lived
Trigger warning: Mention of Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt
On September 25, 2000, 19-year-old @KevinHines approached the Golden Gate Bridge and was determined to end his own life. According to CNN, San Francisco's iconic bridge is the number one suicide spot in the United States and the second most used spot in the world. The bridge has a 98% fatality rate, but Hines...
