We dive deep into the most common dragons people face, including the anxious dragon, the abandoned and insignificant dragon, and the codependent dragon. Dr. Amen shares his personal journey with these patterns and explains how understanding your dragons can transform not just your mental health, but your sexual wellness too. We explore the connection between brain health and sexual function, why ADD can impact orgasms, and how negative thought patterns become "bad habits" that sabotage intimacy.

This episode includes practical tools like positivity bias training, the power of rewriting your story, and specific breathing techniques that can reset your nervous system. Dr. Amen also addresses a listener's question about cheating addiction and explains how brain scans revealed the neurological patterns behind compulsive behavior.

Whether you're struggling with commitment issues, sexual anxiety, or just want to understand how your brain affects your love life, this conversation offers both scientific insights and actionable strategies for creating healthier relationships.

Show Notes:

00:00 - Introduction to Hidden Dragons

01:02 - Dr. Amen's Personal Dragon Story

04:40 - The Abandoned & Insignificant Dragon

08:26 - Most Common Dragons People Face

11:07 - The Ancestral Dragon & Epigenetics

14:18 - Rewriting Your Story & Focus

16:06 - Positivity Bias Training

19:07 - Happiness as Moral Obligation

21:22 - Brain Health & Sexual Function

24:02 - Building Better Mental Habits

27:59 - Listener Q&A: Cheating Addiction

35:12 - ADD & Relationships

38:20 - ADD & Female Orgasms

40:30 - Breathing Techniques for Regulation

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