When Todd Stalmack suffered a concussion after being hit in the head with a giant icicle, he suffered some setbacks. Surprisingly, these setbacks were mental as well as physical. The changes he was going through began even to cause some problems in his family life. After visiting Amen Clinics and getting his brain scanned, Todd discovered how the physical impact of his concussion was affecting his thoughts and behavior. Armed with a new customized plan for treatment, Todd got his brain health back, which brought his family closer together once again.
This episode of Scan My Brain features Jason Wahler, star of ‘The Hills’ and ‘Laguna Beach.’ Jason visits Dr. Amen at Amen Clinics Orange County to get his brain scanned and see the effects of both his turbulent past and his subsequent recovery efforts. Dr. Amern discusses some of the surprising physical anomalies that can influence an addictive personality, and how healthy habits can work to undo the damage.
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTION OF SEXUAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE
In this episode of Scan My Brain, fitness instructor Shaun T visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics Orange County to get his brain scanned. Shaun had experienced sexual abuse at a young age by someone very close to him, and the lingering effects on his mental health had sparked curiosity to see what was going on in his brain. Dr. Amen shows Shaun how the trauma has manifested in his brain through his SPECT scans. Dr. Amen then gives Shaun practical tips for healing his brain and moving on past the trauma. In this episode of Scan My Brain, Marley’s Mutts founder Zach Skow visits Dr. Steven Storage at Amen Clinics Los Angeles to get his brain scanned. A child of California beach culture, Zach had been exposed to drugs, alcohol, and risky action sports at a young age, which led to head injuries and a severe bout with alcoholism. Dr. Storage reveals the effects these factors have had on his brain, and then gives him a plan to help boost blood flow to the less active areas in his brain, which will in turn help his make the smart decision for himself and his family. In this episode of Scan My Brain, actor Hale Leon visits Amen Clinics Orange County, CA to meet with Dr. Daniel Amen and get his brain scanned. Hale is married to Frankie Grande, a friend of the show who previously appeared on another episode. After reviewing Hale’s SPECT scans, Dr. Amen reveals the physical reasons for some of Hale’s recent struggles, including memory loss. Dr. Amen discusses relationship dynamics with Hale and Frankie and then provides his recommendations for Hale so he can improve his memory, his relationships, and his life.
In this episode of Scan My Brain, TV personality Ben Smith visits Dr. Steven Storage at Amen Clinics Los Angeles to discuss some of his recent brain health concerns and get SPECT scans of his brain. Dr. Storage and Ben discuss “imposter syndrome,” a phenomenon that often occurs in families where achievements are a primary focus. Dr. Storage then reveals Ben’s scans, which validate essentially every suspicion Ben has had about why he seems to be wired for certain behaviors and responses. Finally, Dr. Storage gives Ben a solid, customized plan for healing his brain, based on all of his findings. In this episode of Scan My Brain, Glee actress Amber Riley visits Dr. Jay Faber at Amen Clinics Los Angeles to get her brain scanned and see how recent struggles have affected her brain. Dr. Faber reviews the SPECT scans of Amber’s brain and puts them into context regarding the mental health symptoms Amber had been experiencing. Dr. Faber then uses the science to give Amber a plan for getting her brain healthy to get her feeling better quickly. Former professional tennis player Tara Snyder fell into a horrific depression after struggling with long COVID, but a chance encounter with Dr. Phil got her in touch with Dr. Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics. In this video, Tara describes the unexpected effects of long COVID, and how her experience at the clinic led her on a path to recovery.
In this third episode of a special 3-part series with Dancing with the Stars and The Talk star Carrie Ann Inaba, she and Dr. Daniel Amen recap where she was when she started her brain health journey compared to where she is now. They discuss why it’s crucial to take care of your brain and do whatever it takes to get it healthy. In this episode of Scan My Brain, Dancing with the Stars and The Talk star Carrie Ann Inaba returns to Amen Clinics in Orange County, CA to get another brain scan to see how well her treatment plan has been working. Dr. Daniel Amen reveals Carrie’s new brain scan and discusses the details of how and why she was able to get her brain to a healthier place. Carrie talks about her journey to a better brain, and how the results have turned her life around.
