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. In this episode of Scan My Brain, Carrie Ann Inaba, star of Dancing with the Stars and The Talk, visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics, Orange County. After a tumultuous year full of hardships, Carrie Ann made the decision to get her brain scanned to see what was going on with her brain health. Dr. Amen reveals the findings from the SPECT scan, and then gives Carrie Ann a customized plan to rehabilitate her brain and start feeling mentally sharp and strong. In this episode of Scan My Brain, Real Housewives of New York City star Leah McSweeney visits Dr. Steven Storage at Amen Clinics Los Angeles Metro Area to get some answers about her brain. Leah had been experiencing a major jump in anxiety over the course of the last year, and she wanted to see if looking at her brain could shed some light on what was going on. As Dr. Storage illustrates through Leah’s brain SPECT scans, the activity in certain areas associated with anxiety were through the roof. Dr. Storage then gave her some strategies to employ right away to get her brain under better control.
