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

Sex addiction isn’t just about bad behavior—it’s destroying relationships, hijacking brains, and feeding a cycle of guilt and secrecy. In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with leading expert Dr. Doug Weiss to expose what’s really driving unhealthy sexual behavior—from childhood trauma to modern porn culture. Discover the six types of sex addicts, how to know if you or someone you love is in trouble, and what real recovery looks like. Whether you’re struggling, in a relationship with a sex addict, or just want to understand the growing crisis no one talks about—this conversation is for you.

00:00 Intro

01:27 Sponsor

01:50 Doug Weiss

05:27 What is Sexual Addiction?

07:27 The Evolution of Sexual Addiction

09:59 The Arousal Template

13:37 The Battle for Sexuality

15:22 The 6 Types of Addicts

18:04 The Effects of Sexual Trauma

21:29 Recovery

25:40 Help for the Partners

27:41 Bordeline Personality Disorder

31:27 Finding Support

33:28 Infidelity vs Sexual Addiction

35:26 Intimacy Anorexia

28:12 More About Dr. Weiss

39:13 Sponsor

40:01 Wrap Up

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Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:

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

“Flip or Flop” star Tarek El Moussa seemed to have it all—hit TV shows, fame, fortune—but behind the scenes, his life was falling apart. In this deeply revealing episode, Tarek opens up to Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen about the hidden brain struggles that shaped his life: birth trauma, multiple mental health diagnoses, alcoholism, cancer, toxic self-talk, and a near breakdown at the height of his career. After a revealing brain scan and emotional conversation, he begins to understand why he’s struggled for so long—and what he can do to finally heal. This is a relatable story of turning pain into passion and rebuilding from within.

00:00 Intro

00:44 Sponsor

01:08 Chance Encounter

05:45 Why I Am the Way I Am

08:13 Your Brain is Hurt

13:23 Coming Off of Meds

16:09 Turning Pain into Fuel

18:03 The Birth of the “Flip” Empire

24:04 The Brain’s Rejection of Success

26:06 The Last Day as a Family

31:46 Self-Medication

34:32 Tarek’s Brain SPECT Scan (Surface)

36:30 Neuropsychological Testing

42:04 Mental Hygiene

48:48 Parents/Self-Talk

51:33 The Plan

57:48 Sponsor

58:36 Wrap Up