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Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
Consciousness. Spontaneous healing. UAPs. Near Death Experiences. Manifestation. Psychic phenomena. Angels. Nothing is off limits if it can be approached with curiosity and rigor.
MBB started as a conversation about mental health — and quickly became something much bigger. Because the deeper you go into what it means to be human, the faster you run into questions science hasn’t fully answered yet.
Hosted by neuroscientist and cultural icon Mayim Bialik and spiritual explorer Jonathan Cohen, MBB…
Episodes
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSteve-O Part 1: There is Nothing a Clown Can’t Do
The first part of our interview with Steve-O (Jackass, A Hard Kick in the Nuts book, Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast), who stops by to discuss his amazing journey…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAndrew Huberman: Regulate Stress in Real Time
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (neuroscientist, host of Huberman Lab Podcast) joins us to talk about the beauty and utility of biology. He provides practical tips for…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Dude, Where's My Spiritual Awakening?
Are you searching for a spiritual awakening? Then join us for our 100th episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! Mayim and Jonathan reflect on spiritual awakenings…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Breathe Your Way into Mental Wellness Feat. Drs. Nasseri
On this Summer Edition of MBB, Mayim and Jonathan are joined by Mayim’s very own vocal cord surgery doctors, ENT + Anesthesiologist practitioners Doctors Shawn…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAsk Mayim Anything #2
It’s an Ask Mayim Anything episode! Mayim and Jonathan do a deep dive breakdown of listener-submitted questions surrounding how and when to discuss your own…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Best Of Mayim and Jonathan
Join us for another Summer Edition of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! This week we’re scouring the archives to bring you the best of Mayim and Jonathan, from their…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAsk Mayim Anything #1
It’s an Ask Mayim Anything episode! Mayim and Jonathan do a deep dive breakdown of listener-submitted questions surrounding addiction, family mental illness…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Best of Professional Breakers
Join us for another Summer Edition of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! This week, we’re scouring the archives to bring you the best of our Professional Breaker…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Don’t Get Your Death on Me
Bev breaks down previous episodes in our seventh Bevisode installment! This week, Bev opens up about the perks of being Mayim’s mom, why she doesn’t take the…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Best Of Celebs
Join us for another Summer Edition of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! This week, we're scouring the archives to bring you the best of our celebrity interviews, from…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSummer Edition - Mental Health Hacks Feat. Mandy Teefey
Join us for our first special Summer Edition of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! The format is a bit different from our usual episodes, but we think you'll enjoy them…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMichael Singer: Let Go of Yourself and Surrender to Life
Michael Singer (NYT bestselling author of The Untethered Soul, The Surrender Experiment, and Living Untethered) breaks down his life changing spiritual…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJustin Long: Address Your Trauma Head On
Justin Long (Dodgeball, Lady of the Manor, Life is Short podcast) opens up about his process for exploring trauma and the reasons he didn’t seek therapy…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMargaret Cho: Remove Your Investment in Pain
Margaret Cho (comedian, Fire Island, Flight Attendant, Hacks) opens up about dissociation, queerness, and her love for rescuing animals. She gives us a peek…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownByron Katie: Find Out What is True
Byron Katie (speaker, author of Loving What Is Now) teaches us the systematic process (i.e. "The Work") she uses to examine any positive or negative thought…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMacy Gray: Listen to the Angels
Macy Gray (singer, songwriter, activist) opens up about her creative approach to songwriting, her bipolar diagnosis, and why the issue of police violence is so…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownEvanna Lynch: Take Up Space
Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter franchise, author of The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting) discusses the existential nature of mental health struggles and disordered…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSimon Helberg: Bust Through the Crack in the Door
Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory, Florence Foster Jenkins, As They Made Us) joins Mayim in studio to discuss the preparation he did and fears he had playing…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDustin Hoffman: Emerge from the Wallpaper
Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate, Kramer vs. Kramer, Rain Man, As They Made Us) stops by the studio in person to open up about his childhood, his time working as…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDr. Will Bulsiewicz: Help & Heal Your Gut
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (gastroenterologist, nutritionist, New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook) stops by to break down…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSeth & Lauren Rogen: Genes are a Roadmap, Not a Destination
Seth Rogen (actor, writer, producer, director) and Lauren Miller Rogen (writer, director, producer, philanthropist) join us to discuss the origin and missions…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDianna Agron: Uncover, Discover, Discard
Dianna Agron (As They Made Us, Glee, Acid Man, Shiva Baby) joins us to discuss what it was like to work with Mayim on her new film, As They Made Us. She opens…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKal Penn: Prepare & Go Get It
Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar, House, Designated Survivor, author of You Can’t Be Serious) discusses navigating and overcoming stereotypes and racial biases in…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDr Joe Dispenza: Avoid the Lens of the Past
Dr Joe Dispenza (bestselling author, researcher, speaker) breaks down practical steps we can take to unlock our potential. He discusses his early days of…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownFelicia Day: Cultivate Your Sense of Play
Felicia Day (author, actress Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Guild) stops by to discuss the pursuit of her own creative endeavors after feeling…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownColin Quinn: You Can’t Fix the World
Colin Quinn (comedian, actor, author, former Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" host) stops by to discuss the science of stand-up and his journey toward…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownNikki Blonsky: Go Be You
Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray, Huge series, Bosco film) stops by to discuss the importance of seeing oneself represented accurately in the media, body type stigmas…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownCorey Taylor: Extrasensory Experiences
Corey Taylor (frontman for Slipknot and Stone Sour, NY Times bestselling author) opens up about his early drug and alcohol addiction and how he makes sense of…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDr. Maya Shankar: Find the Asset in your Defect
Dr. Maya Shankar (cognitive scientist, Senior Advisor to Obama administration, host of Slight Change of Plans podcast) breaks down the role of language in…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMoby: Be A Humble, Open & Curious Observer
Moby (musician, DJ, photographer, author, animal rights activist) opens up about his unconventional childhood, what sobriety has taught him, and the…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRapid Fire: Molly Ringwald, Danica McKellar & Jonathan Lipnicki
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Mayim Bialik's BreakdownNora McInerny: Move Through Grief Paralysis
Nora McInerny (Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast, author of Bad Vibes Only) helps us build understanding around grief by taking us through her own grief…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRapid Fire: Alyson Stoner
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Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJulie Bowen: There is No Normal
Julie Bowen (Modern Family, Boston Legal, Happy Gilmore, Quitters podcast) opens up about anxiety, the ambivalence of motherhood, and the steps she takes to…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRapid Fire: Kel Mitchell
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Mayim Bialik's BreakdownTony Hale: Practice Contentment Where You Are
Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development, Toy Story 4, Being the Ricardos, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Archibald’s Next Big Thing) discusses the impact a chronic…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRapid Fire: Howie Mandel
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Mayim Bialik's BreakdownConnor Franta: Awareness to Awakening
Connor Franta (entrepreneur, content creator, author of House Fires) opens up about the impact his sexuality has had on his mental health. He walks us through…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownHowie Mandel: Never too Late to Make a Change
Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal, Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast) opens up about his struggles with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD. He…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKara Mayer Robinson: Make Order Out of Chaos
Kara Mayer Robinson (licensed mental health counselor, talk show host, journalist, writer, host of the Really Famous podcast) gives us tools and coping…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSarah Silverman: Grow a Pair of Lips
Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Podcast, The Sarah Silverman Program, I Love You, America, Wreck It Ralph, Santa Inc., author of The Bedwetter) discusses…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJonathan Lipnicki: Be Proactive in Finding Happiness
Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, Comeback Kids podcast) opens up about his struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and irrational fears. He…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Reevaluate & Make Amends
Bev breaks down previous episodes in our sixth Bevisode installment! This week, Bev reacts to past episodes including: microaggressions and reservations about…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDanica McKellar: Listen to Your Truth Bell
Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years actress, author, producer, speaker, and mathematician) joins us to discuss what it was like to play the character of “Winnie…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownChelsea Handler: Unpack Delayed Grief
Chelsea Handler (Dear Chelsea Podcast, comedian, television host, best-selling author) stops by to discuss the importance of unpacking trauma and delayed…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMolly Ringwald: Avoid Absorbing Too Much Pain
Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, The Kissing Booth 3) joins us to discuss the things she admires and regrets about starring…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAlyson Stoner: Create Space to Try
Alyson Stoner (Step Up, Cheaper by the Dozen, Co-Founder of Movement Genius, author of Mind Body Pride: The 7-Step Guide to Deeper Inner Connection) joins us…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJenny Taitz: You Only Fail if you Bail
Dr. Jenny Taitz (Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UCLA and licensed clinical psychologist board certified in cognitive behavioral therapy) is back…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKel Mitchell: No Mistakes, Just Lessons
Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, author of Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level Up Your Faith) joins us to discuss his early career as a 90’s…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownNikki Glaser: The Drug of Feelings
Nikki Glaser (The Nikki Glaser Podcast, FBoy Island, Nikki Glaser: Bangin') stops by to discuss the importance of being present and feeling your feelings. She…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDavid Poses: Get to the Root of Addiction
David Poses (speaker, expert, activist, author of The Weight of Air) discusses the intersection of addiction and mental health. He opens up about becoming…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownVishen Lakhiani: Practical Steps to Follow Your Heart & Generate Self-Love
Vishen Lakhiani (Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, author of The Buddha & The Badass and The Code of the Extraordinary Mind) opens up about his inspiration for…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mayim’s Mantra & The Gravity of Gratitude
Bev breaks down previous episodes in our fifth Bevisode installment! This week, Bev reacts to a hefty slot of episodes including: Jackson Galaxy’s guardrails…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownTig Notaro: Find Comfort in Simplicity
Tig Notaro (Tig Notaro: Drawn , Don't Ask Tig podcast, Tig & Cheryl: True Story podcast) drops by to discuss how her chaotic childhood and health struggles…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDr. Christine Moutier: We All Have A Role to Play
Dr. Christine Moutier (Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) debunks myths about suicide and discusses the big risk factors…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMichael Sweetney: Write Your Own Story
Michael Sweetney, (former NBA player & current Yeshiva Assistant Coach) details his journey through professional basketball, from the pressure he felt as a…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJalen Rose: Master Your Role
Jalen Rose (NBA player, NY Times best-selling author, NBA Countdown, Jalen & Jacoby, Get Up) opens up about the brotherhood of the Fab 5, the impact of stress…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAlan Gordon: Stop Chronic Pain
Alan Gordon (founder of the Pain Psychology Center and author of The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain) stops by…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDavid Archuleta: Permission to Make Mistakes
David Archuleta (American Idol, OK, All Right Tour, author of My Little Prayer ) opens up about discovering his sexual identity and the aspects of his religion…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDavid Sinclair: Reverse Aging & Extend Your Lifespan
David Sinclair (biologist, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To) discusses ways we can…