“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