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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 BreakdownAndy Richter: Work for Peace
Andy Richter (Conan, Madagascar, Three Questions with Andy Richter podcast) opens up about his childhood, mental health struggles, and his almost 30-year…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMatthew McConaughey: Love Hard
Matthew McConaughey (Dazed and Confused, Dallas Buyers Club, Greenlights author) takes us on an electrifying journey through his intriguing life, from his…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAnthony Green: If You’re Alive and Listening, There’s Hope
Anthony Green (lead singer of Circa Survive, Saosin, and The Sound of Animals Fighting) opens up about his struggles with addiction and living with bipolar…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRainn Wilson: Embrace Your Eccentricities & A Petri Dish of Creativity
Rainn Wilson (The Office, Six Feet Under, Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn & Reza, SoulPancake) joins Mayim and Jonathan in the studio as their first ever…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAngela Matusik: Reinvent Your Career, Creative Contentment & Branded Storytelling
Angela Matusik, Head of Corporate Brand Content & Creative at Hewlett-Packard, breaks down the impact of brand storytelling on society’s capacity for mental…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownTimber Hawkeye: Work Less & Live More, Non-Violent Communication & Engraved Clocks
Timber Hawkeye (best-selling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless) details his life’s journey after having an enlightened experience. He…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownLindsey Stirling: Find Control in Creativity, Body Dysmorphia & Hair Hanging
Lindsey Stirling (unique, futuristic electronic violinist, songwriter and dancer with over 13M YouTube subscribers) opens up about how seeking a sense of…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKevin Sussman: Weighted Blankets, Actor Anxiety & the Science of Sobbing
Kevin Sussman (actor, writer, comedian, The Big Bang Theory) discusses his anxiety surrounding performing and reveals his process for tricking his brain into…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJackson Galaxy: Emotional Guardrails, Language of Empathy & The Social Anxiety Corner
Jackson Galaxy (Host & Executive Producer of My Cat from Hell, animal advocate, cat behavior expert, author, musician) opens up about his struggles with social…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDr. Gary Small: Bolster Your Brain & Lengthen Longevity
Dr. Gary Small, Professor of Psychiatry, Biobehavioral Sciences & Aging and Director of the UCLA Longevity Center, breaks down the biological causes and…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMelissa Bernstein: Achievement Anchoring & The Logic of Lying
Melissa Bernstein, author, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of the successful toy company Melissa & Doug, breaks down her existential journey through birthing art…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJennette McCurdy: Enmeshment, Individuating, & Coping Mechanisms
Jennette McCurdy, writer, director, actor, and singer ( iCarly, Sam & Cat), inspires Mayim with her openness and vulnerability as she shares the harmful coping…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRabbi Steve Leder: Clearing out the Clutter, Nonlinear Grief & Finding Gratitude in the Mundane
Rabbi Steve Leder, author and Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, breaks down the beneficial and harmful aspects of religious structure…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJenny Taitz: Self-Soothing Strategies, How to be Single and Happy & Ending Emotional Eating
Dr. Jenny Taitz, Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UCLA and licensed clinical psychologist board certified in cognitive behavioral therapy…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownLamorne Morris: Breaking Barriers, Life Coaching & Different Shades of Black
Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Call Me Kat, Woke, Sandy Wexler, Barbershop 3, Game Night, BET personality) details how growing up in the southside of Chicago shaped…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSteve Hassan: Spotting a Cult, Hidden Hypnotism & Indoctrination in the Digital Age
Steve Hassan, world-renowned mental health professional and cult & undue influence expert, breaks down classic cult tactics and how those techniques have…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKelly Clarkson: Small-Town Starts, F-You Attitudes, & Combating Industry Standards
Kelly Clarkson, Grammy Award-winning singer and Emmy Award-winning talk show host, takes us through her mental and physical health journey after becoming one…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBobby Moynihan: Puppetry, People-Pleasing & The SNL Pressure Cooker
Bobby Moynihan, comedic actor and former SNL cast member, shares his rollercoaster journey through comedy, from puppetry classes and performing improv during…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim's Mom! Mysticism, Motherhood, Hungarian Superpowers & Pioneering Prison Programs
Bev breaks down previous episodes in our fourth Bevisode installment! This week, Bev reacts to an engaging slot of recent episodes by discussing her own…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownOliver Hudson: Sibling Stressors, Love Languages & Ego Elimination
Oliver Hudson, actor and fellow podcaster, joins us to discuss the nuance and evolution of family dynamics and how he overcame feeling like the black sheep of…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownDan Mathews: Prostitutes, PETA, and A Schizophrenic Success Story
Dan Mathews, Writer and long-time activist with the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), openly celebrates his late mother, who was diagnosed with…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAlison Desir: Running While Black, Competent Counseling & Caregiver Burnout
Alison Desir, athletic activist and counselor, blurs the line between mind and body through the integration of two of her passions: community based mental…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownMoshe Kasher: Nature vs. Nurture, Growing Up CODA & Rebuilding Trust
Moshe Kasher, stand-up comedian and author of Mayim’s favorite memoir ‘Kasher in the Rye,’ talks about his experience through childhood growing up with deaf…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownHayley Williams: Mind-Body Breakthroughs, Weird Weddings & Intensive Therapy
Hayley Williams, the Grammy Award winning singer and founder of Paramore, shares her personal experience of ‘getting out’ of a traumatic relationship and the…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Millennials, Mindfulness, & Memories
Back again this week with what is quickly becoming a fan favorite, the Bevisode! In this third installment we go a little meta with Bev breaking down her own…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownHunter McGrady: Redefining Beauty, Mantras & Body Positivity
Hunter McGrady, the lovely and talented trailblazer for plus size modeling, shares the ups and downs of her career including her journey to be on the cover of…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mindfulness, Self Esteem & Psychedelic Experiences
Bev is back! This week we breakdown our recent episodes with Kunal Nayyar, Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, Glennon Doyle, and Rick Doblin alongside Mayim’s mother…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownWil Wheaton: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery
Wil Wheaton is a well seasoned actor, recognized for his work on The Big Bang Theory, Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and countless other…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSal Khan: Emotional Stress, Standardized Tests, & A New Approach to Education
Salman “Sal” Khan, acclaimed educator and philanthropist describes his journey through the educational system and his plans to change it for the better…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBrian Posehn: Gentle Giants, Weed, and Dungeons & Dragons
Mayim and Brian discuss their life experiences and dissect Brian’s transformation from "nerd" to famous comedian and the impact of being a big man. Brian…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownElizabeth Bachner: Alternative Medicine, Acupuncture & Adrenal Failure - Doulas Do it Right
Elizabeth Bachner, acclaimed midwife, acupuncturist and healer, explains how her life was seemingly perfect on paper but simply didn’t feel right. By…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Anxiety, Sexuality & Mind-Body Connection
Oh boy, let’s see how this goes. Introducing the first of many to come, the Bevisode… where Mayim and her mother sit down to analyze previous episodes and how…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAJ McLean: Backstreet’s Back! Rehabilitation, Sobriety & Relapse
Mayim accompanies AJ along his journey from addiction to rehabilitation. Mayim and AJ discuss alcohol and substance use as an ongoing battle between sobriety…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJaleel White: Did I do That? A Case Study of a Young Star
Mayim opens up about her days on Blossom, how she started in the industry, and the huge pressures and expectations she faced. Jaleel discusses the path which…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSam Harris: Transcend the Illusion of Self
Mayim explains the benefits and historical role of meditation with her former colleague and UCLA PHD graduate buddy Sam Harris. Sam talks about his journey…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownSofia Franklyn: Mug Shots, Mormonism & Mayhem
Mayim brings out the introspective and reflective side of Sofia - one of the podcast world's biggest stars as they breakdown how she became the fierce…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRick Doblin: Overcome Trauma
Mayim explains the neurobiology of trauma and reveals her own experience working to overcome a traumatic event. Rick details the ground-breaking research his…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownGlennon Doyle: Manage Anxiety, Personal Truth & Transformation
Mayim gets starstruck and emotional talking with NYT best selling author, Oprah Book club alum, and featured Goop friend Glennon Doyle. Mayim and Glennon bond…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownRicki Lake and Abby Epstein: The Truth About the Pill
Mayim breaks down how the neurochemical basis of women's hormones and the impacts of the menstrual cycle on their bodies and minds. Mayim also covers how our…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownKunal Nayyar: Stay Present & Know Yourself
Mayim's reunion with Big Bang Theory co-star explores Kunal's childhood and path to becoming an actor - including getting punched in the face by Mark Harmon on…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownCheyenne Jackson: Depression, Identity & Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson's journey began as a closeted musical-loving kid in a tiny town in Idaho. He has gone on to star in 7 broadway shows and a mirriade of film…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownJohn Ross Bowie: Angry Young Man Finds Sobriety
Mayim Breaks down the chemical and environmental aspects of addiction and The Big Bang Theory actor John Ross Bowie shares his story of being an angry young…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownBill Prady: Origins of Sheldon, Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload
Bill Prady, co-creator of "The Big Bang Theory," discusses how he came up with the idea to make a show about socially challenged scientists. What many may not…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownIliza Shlesinger: Hurts to Be Awesome
Mayim breaks down how our overall stress can have real physical impacts and Iliza Shlesinger discusses being a female stand up comedian among men in her…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownLeslie Jordan: Gay, Sober & Fabulous
Mayim explores the neurobiology and neuroanatomical differences between gay and straight men while the beloved comedian Leslie Jordan shares his personal…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownGrace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety
Mayim & Grace Helbig break down anxiety - why we have it and how it impacts many of us. Grace takes us on a journey through her childhood as a young comedian…
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownIntroducing Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
Armed with a Phd in Neuroscience and plenty of personal experience, Mayim Bialik connects with special guests and breaks down the things that make us break…