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.
‘You’ Actress Ambyr Childers on Struggling with ADHD, Memory Issues, & Depression | Scan My Brain
In this episode of Scan My Brain, actress Ambyr Childers visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics in Orange County to get her second brain SPECT scan and discuss some of her recent struggles. Ambyr had recently gone through a tough time in her life, which had amplified some of her ongoing issues with ADHD, memory, and depression. Dr. Amen reveals the results of Ambyr's new scans, and ...
Victoria Secret Model Sara Sampaio’s Struggle with Trichotillomania & Anxiety | Scan My Brain
Do you ever find yourself plucking hairs from your head, eyebrows, or eyelashes? Do you do it repeatedly to the point that you have patchy bald spots or noticeable hair loss? You may have trichotillomania, a mental health disorder that involves compulsively yanking out hair despite efforts to stop doing so.
Bestselling Author Jonny Bowden on Having ADHD & Memory Issues
In this episode of Scan My Brain, The Great Cholesterol Myth author Jonny Bowden visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics to get his brain scanned and learn about the source of his recent issues with memory and attention. Jonny discusses has past substance abuse, marijuana, and his tennis game with Dr. Amen, who reveals through SPECT scans how each of these has affected his brain func...
Mild COVID-19 Symptoms But Life-Changing Long-COVID
Approximately 90 million Americans have had COVID-19, and that number keeps rising as variants of the virus produce even more cases. At this stage in the pandemic, you might assume that getting infected will only make you feel mildly ill for a short while. That’s what former tennis pro Tara Snyder thought.
In an episode of Scan My Brain, she told Daniel Amen, MD, that she was dia...
NY Times Bestselling author Gabby Bernstein on Brain Fog & Boosting Brain Health
In this episode of Scan My Brain, bestselling author and host of the Dear Gabby podcast, Gabby Bernstein connects with Dr. Daniel Amen to review her brain SPECT scans and discuss her brain health. Gabby had a past history of substance use and was concerned about how that might influence the brain fog she had recently been experiencing. Dr. Amen reveals the levels of brain activity i...
Mark Divine on becoming a Navy SEAL, Trauma and Brain Scan Results
Navy SEALs are the best of the best—highly intelligent and courageous individuals who are committed to intense training that pushes them to their physical and mental limits. Self-assurance, strength, and the ability to perform under highly stressful situations are requirements of the job. With determination and teamwork, these are people who continuously strive for improvement.
M...
Did His Accident Damage His Brain? with Corbin Reinhardt
In this episode of Scan My Brain, stunt performer/free runner Corbin Reinhardt visits Dr. Steven Storage at Amen Clinics Los Angeles Metro Area to get a SPECT scan and learn about his brain after suffering a horrific concussion that had lasting effects on his thoughts and speech. Dr. Storage reveals the results of Corbin's scans, and how they correlate with Corbin's recent experienc...
Whole 30 Founder Melissa Urban Discusses Past Head Injury & Depression
In this episode of Scan My Brain, Melissa Urban, founder of the famous 'Whole 30' diet visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics, Orange County to see what's happening with her brain and get guidance on how to get her brain healthier. Dr. Amen reviews Melissa's SPECT brain scans, which reveal the results of Melissa's recent head injury, which had left her dazed and foggy. Dr. Amen uses...
Can Substance Abuse Damage Your Brain After Years of Sobriety?
In this episode of Scan My Brain, influencer/music producer Stephen Hilton visits Dr. Daniel Amen at Amen Clinics Orange County to get a follow-up SPECT scan to see how his brain is functioning after a couple of incredibly difficult years. Dr. Amen shows him through SPECT imaging how his brain is doing now, and also goes over some of the more practical advice for former addicts work...
The Devastating Impact of Multiple Concussions (and How to Heal from Them)
After suffering two concussive hits to the head, high schooler Katherine Creswell began to notice significant changes to her thoughts, behavior, and ability to cope with difficult situations. Katherine's mom Stacy had looked everywhere for help, but it wasn't until she discovered Amen Clinics that she was able to get her daughter on the right track to healing. Katherine had her brai...
Austin Smith on Concussion Recovery with Dr. Mendenhall
In this episode of Scan My Brain, professional snowboarder Austin Smith visits Dr. Elissa Mendenhall at Amen Clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area to see the effect his multiple concussions have had on his brain. Dr. Mendenhall reveals the results of his SPECT scans, which reveal the reasons behind his recent struggles with memory. Dr. Mendenhall then gives Austin a plan for moving ...
One Man’s Solution to Depression and Anxiety
Scott Hoke had experienced a tremendous amount of loss in a short time. After losing his parents, his marriage, and almost losing his brother, he found himself in a very dark place. As fate would have it, he came across information on Amen Clinics, and decided to give this approach a try. By scanning his brain for levels of activity in the different regions, he was able to get a pat...
How a Concussion Can Change Family Life (And How to Fix it!)
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 wa...
‘The Hills’ Alum Jason Wahler Talks Sobriety Journey
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 c...
Shaun T Discusses Past Abuse and a Pathway to Healing
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. D...
Zach Skow on Battling Previous Head Injuries and Alcoholism
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 ...
“I Don’t Understand Why I Can’t Remember Things” Actor Hale Leon
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. Ame...
Ben Smith on Imposter Syndrome & His Mental Health
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 e...
Actress Amber Riley on Emotional Eating, Relationships & Mental Health
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 f...
How Former Tennis Pro Tara Snyder Recovered from Long COVID
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.
