About this episode
"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