How Your Brain Sabotages Your Sex Life! l Dr. Daniel Amen Explains

How Your Brain Sabotages Your Sex Life! l Dr. Daniel Amen Explains

In this episode of Sex with Emily, renowned psychiatrist and brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen joins us to explore how our "hidden dragons", the unconscious patterns from our past, are secretly controlling our happiness, relationships, and sex lives. Based on his latest book, "Your Brain is Always Listening," Dr. Amen reveals how childhood experiences, family trauma, and even ancestral patterns get written into our brains and show up in our intimate relationships. 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 Join the SmartSX Membership : https://sexwithemily.com/smartsx Access exclusive sex coaching, live expert sessions, community building, and tools to enhance your pleasure and relationships with Dr. Emily Morse. List & Other Sex With Emily Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Explore pleasure, deepen connections, and enhance intimacy using these Sex With Emily downloadable guides. SHOP WITH EMILY!: https://bit.ly/3rNSNcZ (free shipping on orders over $99) Want more? Visit the Sex With Emily Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ Let's get social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily Let's text: Sign up here https://sexwithemily.com/text

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Episode 274 - Jealousy Junction

Episode 274 - Jealousy Junction

Today Emily’s talking tips for overcoming jealousy - unless it’s your transportation or recycling routine, there’s really no need to turn green. Also, find out why she's really moaning during sex, what to say on your first online dating message, how to deal with body image issues, and if there’s a platonic dating site for those who don’t want to get down. Emily’s dog bites people's crotches at the dog park, but to make up for it, she’s got a new Kegel Camp app that can greatly benefit their sex lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Aug 201157min

Episode 273 - Fit for Love

Episode 273 - Fit for Love

Another new fitness fad? Not quite. Today’s guest, Billy Sunday Mars, talks with Emily about how to be “Fit For Love.” Then it’s onto celebrity penis names, how a sex doll can land you in prison, and how to find and navigate the g-spot. New frontiers of sex are explored in the best male sex toys, viagra condoms, and women who go to strip clubs. Tune in to hear who wins out in the ultimate battle royale: Orgasms vs. Diamonds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Aug 201156min

Episode 272 - Reasons for Cheating

Episode 272 - Reasons for Cheating

Is cheating in our bones? No, that’s called marrow. But what about our genes? Today Emily talks about biological explanations for cheating, signs your partner is cheating, how to confront a possibly cheating partner, and the reasons why men and women cheat. They also discuss what not to do with handcuffs, how to evict an overstaying boyfriend, the new anti-date-rape straw, sex on Mars, how to handle a not-so-well endowed man, sexy voices, why men love reverse cowgirl, finger play for women, and female masturbation. Don’t cheat yourself by missing out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Aug 20111h 1min

Episode 267 - Why She's Faking It

Episode 267 - Why She's Faking It

Emily welcomes special guest Nicole Daedone, author of Slow Sex - The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm. She explains the benefits of Orgasmic Meditation (OMing), and how 15 minutes a day can lead to better sex. Nicole provides us with a map to the clitoris, discussing the benefits of stroking, how to tell she's faking it, and the stroke to make her fall in love. Then, it’s onto topics like infidelity, why we love free porn, breaking down your fear of the vagina, and the joy of sex without orgasm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Aug 201159min

Epsisode 266 - Friends With Benefits

Epsisode 266 - Friends With Benefits

The first step to getting a friend with benefits is to have friends, so if you’re already at that stage, today’s show is just for you, as we navigate the murky waters between Platonic Island and ‘FWB’ Bay. Emily prepares herself for speed dating and debates whether or not she should she get an om-ing partner for an expanded orgasm. But the greater debate lies in whether it’s a good or bad idea to date a DJ. Plus, the most awkward moments between the sheets and what to do when they happen. And speaking of awkward times and nocturnal emissions, is it ok to hook up with an old high school friend? And even more plus: dealing with a partner’s abusive past, and the bare essentials of exhibitionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Aug 201154min

Episode 263 - Warm up Game

Episode 263 - Warm up Game

Today it’s all about game plans, and getting ready for the big match – from preventing STI’s to the questions to ask your partner before sex. In the final Weekend’s scores, Emily triumphs, and Menace is crushed by his awful weekend. Emily has to decide if she wants to be OM'ed (orgasmic meditation), and why anti-depressants prevent orgasms. Also discussed are the facts about female ejaculation, initiating your first strap-on experience, and how to avoid getting caught masturbating. And just to spice things up - common herpes myths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Aug 20111h 1min

Episode 257 - The G-spot Locator

Episode 257 - The G-spot Locator

Emily goes to a pool party in Los Angeles with a bucket of dildos. The recession means more sex toys because people need to have an orgasm to feel better about their financial situation. Also, ejaculation etiquette, advanced finger technique to use on women, positions for giving the best hand jobs, and the magical G-spot locator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Jul 201157min

SWE: Hand Job

SWE: Hand Job

Emily's going to a sex party and Menace is going to party with his prom date. Emily and Menace discuss the biggest first date deal-breakers, Harry Potter and the power of the V. Why you should never give your partner your email password and when is the right time to break up. Also, how to give a man a great hand job and Mneace shares how he likes to masturbate. Should Emily give Menace a hand job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Jul 201158min

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