Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Odette Annable: On Perfectionism & the Pressure to Hold It All Together
Odette Annable: On Perfectionism & the Pressure to Hold It All Together
Odette Annable: On Perfectionism & the Pressure to Hold It All Together
Monday 6th October 2025
Odette Annable discusses ADHD, perfectionism, and brain health with Dr Amen. Learn how to change your brain for the better every day.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding ADHD and its impact on daily life.
- The importance of communication in relationships.
- Strategies for improving brain health.
- Managing stress and self-doubt effectively.
- The role of childhood experiences in shaping mental health.
Every day, you are making your brain better, or you are making it worse.
Ever wondered how perfectionism and the pressure to 'hold it all together' can impact mental health? Actress Odette Annable joins Dr Daniel Amen for a candid conversation that reveals just that. This episode takes you on a journey through Odette's struggles with ADHD, criticism, and the constant need to be 'the strong one.' From her early days in beauty pageants to navigating marriage and parenting a child with ADHD, Odette shares how her brain wiring fuels stress and self-doubt.
Despite feeling hyper-productive, she often ends up frustrated, like there's a cap on her potential she can't break through. Dr Amen provides insights into brain health, offering advice on how to change your brain for the better every day. The discussion also touches on communication challenges in relationships and the importance of understanding each other's language. With anecdotes ranging from childhood experiences to recent brain scans, this episode offers a mix of humour and heartwarming moments.
It's an engaging listen that promises to make you reflect on your own mental health journey. Are you ready to explore the complexities of the mind and find ways to improve your mental well-being?