Ep 139: Getting Diagnosed in Your 40’s with ADHD with Dr. Daniel Amen

Ep 139: Getting Diagnosed in Your 40’s with ADHD with Dr. Daniel Amen

From Move With Heart by with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg

March 18, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 139

About this episode

Melissa discusses her ADHD diagnosis and brain health with Dr. Daniel Amen.

Melissa sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel Amen for the third time to explore the connection between brain health and overall wellbeing. Following her recent ADHD diagnosis, Melissa shares the changes she’s been making and why understanding the brain itself can transform the way we approach mental health. They discuss the stigma surrounding stimulant medications and the differences between Adderall and Ritalin. Dr. Amen explains how brain scans can reveal the effects of past trauma and why the brain has a remarkable ability to heal. Melissa also shares the tools she’s exploring to support her brain health including hormone balancing, saffron for PMS relief, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy and how these insights have shaped a more mindful, intentional approach to her life and wellness. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MWH15 and using code MWH15 at checkout. Visit dreamrecovery.io and use the code MWH15 for 15% off.  CODE: 250INF for $250 off Amen Clinics services at  https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/ Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Wood-Tepperberg

Guest: Dr. Daniel Amen

Topics covered

  • ADHD
  • brain health
  • mental health
  • wellbeing
  • stigma
  • medications

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • brain health
  • mental health
  • stimulant medications
  • hormone balancing
  • saffron
  • hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Sponsors

Fatty, Dream Recovery, Amen Clinics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amen Clinics, melissawoodhealth.com, dreamrecovery.io

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