Brittany Bell on Family Drama & Healing Past Wounds

In this heartfelt episode of Change Your Brain Every Day, Dr. Amen sits down with model, beauty pageant titleholder, and psychology doctoral student Brittany Bell for an intimate conversation about the realities of co-parenting three children with Nick Cannon. The former Miss Guam and Miss Arizona shares the joys and challenges of their unique family dynamic while navigating her own mental health journey. With expert insights from Dr. Amen, Brittany opens up about the profound impact of her biological father's suicide following a historic incident of police brutality. After reviewing her brain scan—which Dr. Amen calls "stunning"—the discussion shifts to how her past influences her present, offering valuable lessons on resilience and growth. This candid episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration on navigating family, healing, and mental wellness.

00:00 Intro

01:39 Sponsor

02:48 Brittany and Nick Cannon

05:15 Brittany's Goals

07:27 Anxiety

10:38 Processing Trauma

12:23 Black Fathering/Multiple Siblings

14:40 Brittany's SPECT Scan (Surface)

15:48 Brittany's SPECT Scan (Active Interior)

22:20 4 Circles

25:25 Challenging Negative Thoughts

34:48 Father's Police Brutality Incident & Suicide

41:10 Supplement Recommendations

42:20 Sponsor

43:46 Wrap Up