Jinger Duggar

Jinger Duggar Vuolo ( 19 Kids and Counting , author of Becoming Free Indeed ) opens up about the evolution of her views on Bill Gothard’s extreme religious teachings, how it feels to deal with her family’s struggles as someone in the public eye, and her anxiety as a result of trying to precisely follow religious principles. She discusses the positives of her upbringing, like her community of siblings, as well as the harmful dynamics she witnessed often at the expense of women. Jinger recalls the origins of her disordered eating and how her mom helped her through it, what forced her to finally challenge her beliefs, and her technical approach to disentangling her truth from the religious falsehoods she was taught to believe. Mayim breaks down religious obsessive compulsive disorder and shares her pop culture recommendations with Jinger. They discuss why Jinger still wants to be in the public eye, how she feels about her parents now, and the value of privacy after a life of being observed. Jinger considers how her relationship with a higher power and how her views on sex and a woman’s role in a relationship have shifted.Jinger Duggar Vuolo's new book, Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from FearBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Jinger Duggar Vuolo ( 19 Kids and Counting , author of Becoming Free Indeed ) opens up about the evolution of her views on Bill Gothard’s extreme religious teachings, how it feels to deal with her family’s struggles as someone in the public eye, and her anxiety as a result of trying to precisely follow religious principles. She discusses the positives of her upbringing, like her community of siblings, as well as the harmful dynamics she witnessed often at the expense of women. Jinger recalls the origins of her disordered eating and how her mom helped her through it, what forced her to finally challenge her beliefs, and her technical approach to disentangling her truth from the religious falsehoods she was taught to believe. Mayim breaks down religious obsessive compulsive disorder and shares her pop culture recommendations with Jinger. They discuss why Jinger still wants to be in the public eye, how she feels about her parents now, and the value of privacy after a life of being observed. Jinger considers how her relationship with a higher power and how her views on sex and a woman’s role in a relationship have shifted.Jinger Duggar Vuolo's new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Free-Indeed-Story-Disentangling/dp/1400335817" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Jinger Duggar Vuolo: Disentangling Faith from Fear

Christy Carlson Romano

Christy Carlson Romano (Disney actress, activist, entrepreneur, content creator) breaks down her career pivot from Disney icon to child star advocate, the mechanisms of dissociation, and her struggles with love addiction. She details the juxtaposition between her typecasted acting roles with her actual complicated family dynamics, feeling “othered” from her siblings as she became the focal point for family, and the insecurities she carried after her Disney career. Christy explains why child actors are prone to addiction, her own sobriety journey, and the importance of supporting children’s mental health on sets. She shares her heartbreaking story of being assaulted while on her path to recovery, why she once cut her family off, and how she was conned by a “psychic”. Christy opens up about imposter syndrome when it comes to therapy, why she’s not active in it anymore, and her experience with EMDR.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.Christy Carlson Romano's Podcast, Vulnerable: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vulnerable-with-christy-carlson-romano/id16119881438 Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use — from the US Surgeon General: https://apnews.com/article/social-media-tips-children-surgeon-general-ad87529f4a6a762e3162f59db1f4709cBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Christy Carlson Romano (Disney actress, activist, entrepreneur, content creator) breaks down her career pivot from Disney icon to child star advocate, the mechanisms of dissociation, and her struggles with love addiction. She details the juxtaposition between her typecasted acting roles with her actual complicated family dynamics, feeling “othered” from her siblings as she became the focal point for family, and the insecurities she carried after her Disney career. Christy explains why child actors are prone to addiction, her own sobriety journey, and the importance of supporting children’s mental health on sets. She shares her heartbreaking story of being assaulted while on her path to recovery, why she once cut her family off, and how she was conned by a “psychic”. Christy opens up about imposter syndrome when it comes to therapy, why she’s not active in it anymore, and her experience with EMDR.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.Christy Carlson Romano's Podcast, Vulnerable: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vulnerable-with-christy-carlson-romano/id1611988143" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vulnerable-with-christy-carlson-romano/id1611988143</a>8 Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use — from the US Surgeon General: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-media-tips-children-surgeon-general-ad87529f4a6a762e3162f59db1f4709c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/social-media-tips-children-surgeon-general-ad87529f4a6a762e3162f59db1f4709c</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Christy Carlson Romano: Love Addiction Brought Me To My Knees

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clarissa Explains It All, What Women Binge podcast) explains how she got her starts on her iconic television series, her Blossom audition, what it’s like to have your mom as your manager, and how her strong sense of responsibility helped her cope with the pressures of being a child actor. She and Mayim bond over starring in female character-driven shows around the same time and Melissa teaches Mayim about "Christmas Culture." Melissa opens up about her journey as a lifelong learner, her foray into directing, and the fascinating story about how her mom inadvertently became her manager.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.Melissa Joan Hart's podcast, What Women Binge: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-women-binge/id1598931852BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clarissa Explains It All, What Women Binge podcast) explains how she got her starts on her iconic television series, her Blossom audition, what it’s like to have your mom as your manager, and how her strong sense of responsibility helped her cope with the pressures of being a child actor. She and Mayim bond over starring in female character-driven shows around the same time and Melissa teaches Mayim about "Christmas Culture." Melissa opens up about her journey as a lifelong learner, her foray into directing, and the fascinating story about how her mom inadvertently became her manager.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.Melissa Joan Hart's podcast, What Women Binge: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-women-binge/id1598931852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-women-binge/id1598931852</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Melissa Joan Hart Teaches Mayim About Clam Breeding & Christmas!

Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. (award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist) breaks down emotional agility, explaining how navigating our emotions can impact every area of our lives, why emotional labor can lead to burnout, the importance of not allowing emotions to guide us, and ways to prevent internalizing stereotypes about ourselves. She reveals the dangers of toxic positivity, how our negative emotions can disconnect us from our true selves, why the power of choice equates to growth and freedom, and the four most common “hooks” that prevent us from taking action. Dr. David provides strategies to change up your routine in a positive way, ways to align with your core values, and how to have your own back through self-compassion. She also shares her own personal grief journey and battle with disordered eating that led her to her life’s work. Dr. Susan David's Book, Emotional Agility: https://www.susandavid.com/bookBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Susan David, Ph.D. (award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist) breaks down emotional agility, explaining how navigating our emotions can impact every area of our lives, why emotional labor can lead to burnout, the importance of not allowing emotions to guide us, and ways to prevent internalizing stereotypes about ourselves. She reveals the dangers of toxic positivity, how our negative emotions can disconnect us from our true selves, why the power of choice equates to growth and freedom, and the four most common “hooks” that prevent us from taking action. Dr. David provides strategies to change up your routine in a positive way, ways to align with your core values, and how to have your own back through self-compassion. She also shares her own personal grief journey and battle with disordered eating that led her to her life’s work. Dr. Susan David's Book, Emotional Agility: <a href="https://www.susandavid.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.susandavid.com/book</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Dr. Susan David: Build Emotional Agility, Avoid Burnout, & The Dangers of Toxic Positivity

Amy Farrah Fowler

Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory, Night Court, True Blood) joins us for a TBBT reunion! She and Mayim reminisce about the series, from their bond at joining the cast together at the same time and the origins of Melissa’s Bernadette voice to their favorite on-set memories. Melissa opens up about the awkwardness that ensued when she tried to confess her deep love of Blossom to Mayim and what it was like to come of age in their acting careers just as social media was taking off. She discusses her comedy influences, what she likes about writing for herself, and demonstrates her formerly thick New Jersey accent. Melissa also describes her tendencies to beat herself up internally and the positives and negatives about how celebrity is looked at in our society.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory, Night Court, True Blood) joins us for a TBBT reunion! She and Mayim reminisce about the series, from their bond at joining the cast together at the same time and the origins of Melissa’s Bernadette voice to their favorite on-set memories. Melissa opens up about the awkwardness that ensued when she tried to confess her deep love of Blossom to Mayim and what it was like to come of age in their acting careers just as social media was taking off. She discusses her comedy influences, what she likes about writing for herself, and demonstrates her formerly thick New Jersey accent. Melissa also describes her tendencies to beat herself up internally and the positives and negatives about how celebrity is looked at in our society.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.<ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Melissa Rauch: Amy Farrah Fowler & Bernadette Rostenkowski Reunite!

Wil Wheaton

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had.  He opens up about his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, anxiety, &amp; addiction, and his breakdown at the airport that led him to seek help. We also hear how sobriety and therapy became his “escape hatch” and his explanation for why “naming the thing” can cause it to lose its power over you. Enjoy the best moments of Wil Wheaton, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Wil Wheaton: https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/wil-wheaton-on-trauma-depression-self-discoveryBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had.  He opens up about his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, anxiety, &amp; addiction, and his breakdown at the airport that led him to seek help. We also hear how sobriety and therapy became his “escape hatch” and his explanation for why “naming the thing” can cause it to lose its power over you. Enjoy the best moments of Wil Wheaton, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Wil Wheaton: <a href="https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/wil-wheaton-on-trauma-depression-self-discovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/wil-wheaton-on-trauma-depression-self-discovery</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton

R.K. Russell

R.K. Russell (former professional NFL football player, author, advocate) breaks down what it was like to be the first active NFL player to come out of the closet, the complexity around bisexuality, and compartmentalization as a survival mechanism. He reflects on his football beginnings, his close relationship with his single mother, and his struggles with internalizing society’s flaws and feeling “othered.” Russ opens up about his watershed moment when he first realized he was bisexual and his internal battle that ensued, juggling both his masculine and feminine tendencies, and how society’s incorrect views about sexuality impacted the conversation around his own within the football world. He explains why he strives to debunk myths around bisexuality, the intersectionality of being a queer person and a person of color, curation vs creation, and the importance of representation and inclusivity in sports. Russ reveals why he finally decided to make himself and his happiness a priority over football and his advice to those holding big secrets.R.K. Russell's book, The Yards Between Us: https://books.disney.com/book/the-yards-between-us/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

R.K. Russell (former professional NFL football player, author, advocate) breaks down what it was like to be the first active NFL player to come out of the closet, the complexity around bisexuality, and compartmentalization as a survival mechanism. He reflects on his football beginnings, his close relationship with his single mother, and his struggles with internalizing society’s flaws and feeling “othered.” Russ opens up about his watershed moment when he first realized he was bisexual and his internal battle that ensued, juggling both his masculine and feminine tendencies, and how society’s incorrect views about sexuality impacted the conversation around his own within the football world. He explains why he strives to debunk myths around bisexuality, the intersectionality of being a queer person and a person of color, curation vs creation, and the importance of representation and inclusivity in sports. Russ reveals why he finally decided to make himself and his happiness a priority over football and his advice to those holding big secrets.R.K. Russell's book, The Yards Between Us: <a href="https://books.disney.com/book/the-yards-between-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books.disney.com/book/the-yards-between-us/</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

R.K. Russell: Debunking the Myths of Bisexuality

It’s another episode of Ask Mayim Anything! Mayim answers your questions about her ear piercings, the dangers of self-diagnosis, why we overshare with strangers, advice for sending your adult children into the world, and ways to navigate a relationship with a parent who won’t acknowledge their abuse. She breaks down Highly Sensitive People, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the “Gifted” label. Mayim shares tips for combating feelings of worthlessness, managing a highly active brain, coping with change, calming test-taking nerves, and enhancing your focus. Stay tuned until the end for a mini Yiddish Word of the Day!Choosing a Jewish Life by Anita Diamant: https://a.co/d/bgPbYgRBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

It’s another episode of Ask Mayim Anything! Mayim answers your questions about her ear piercings, the dangers of self-diagnosis, why we overshare with strangers, advice for sending your adult children into the world, and ways to navigate a relationship with a parent who won’t acknowledge their abuse. She breaks down Highly Sensitive People, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the “Gifted” label. Mayim shares tips for combating feelings of worthlessness, managing a highly active brain, coping with change, calming test-taking nerves, and enhancing your focus. Stay tuned until the end for a mini Yiddish Word of the Day!Choosing a Jewish Life by Anita Diamant: <a href="https://a.co/d/bgPbYgR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/bgPbYgR</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Ask Mayim Anything #4: Oversharing, Highly Sensitive People, & The Dangers of Self-Diagnoses

Joel McHale

Joel McHale (Community, The Soup, Animal Control) joins us in studio to discuss his struggles with dyslexia, ADHD, and imposter syndrome. He shares his experiences working on The Soup and Community, opens up about what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, and his fears about never being taken seriously as an actor. Joel recalls how his challenges with dyslexia impacted him in school and his ability to perform, how he was able to channel his imposter syndrome into positive motivation, and how his kids handle his fame.Joel McHale's Book, Thanks for the Money: http://joelmchale.com/thanks-for-the-money/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Joel McHale (Community, The Soup, Animal Control) joins us in studio to discuss his struggles with dyslexia, ADHD, and imposter syndrome. He shares his experiences working on The Soup and Community, opens up about what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, and his fears about never being taken seriously as an actor. Joel recalls how his challenges with dyslexia impacted him in school and his ability to perform, how he was able to channel his imposter syndrome into positive motivation, and how his kids handle his fame.Joel McHale's Book, Thanks for the Money: <a href="http://joelmchale.com/thanks-for-the-money/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://joelmchale.com/thanks-for-the-money/</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Joel McHale: Conquering Dyslexia & Imposter Syndrome

Neil Theise

Dr. Neil Theise (professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine) joins us to discuss how his adult stem cell and interstitium research led him to his "theory of everything", how complexity actually helps simplify our understanding of the universe, the illusion that humans are separate individual beings, and the scientific explanation of mysticism. He explains why philosophy, religion, and quantum mechanics fall short without incorporating intuition and human experience, how low-level randomness allows for adaptation, and why we can’t live forever no matter what we do. Dr. Theise opens up about his mother’s metaphysical experience with talking to dead people, his depression that stemmed from coming to terms with his sexuality, the impact of being a child of Holocaust survivors, and where his personal faith comes into play within his scientific work. He also breaks down healers and shamanism, chaos and information theories, the real definition of compassion, and the function and importance of microbiomes.Dr. Neil Theise' Book, NOTES ON COMPLEXITY: https://a.co/d/aByhTg5BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Dr. Neil Theise (professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine) joins us to discuss how his adult stem cell and interstitium research led him to his "theory of everything", how complexity actually helps simplify our understanding of the universe, the illusion that humans are separate individual beings, and the scientific explanation of mysticism. He explains why philosophy, religion, and quantum mechanics fall short without incorporating intuition and human experience, how low-level randomness allows for adaptation, and why we can’t live forever no matter what we do. Dr. Theise opens up about his mother’s metaphysical experience with talking to dead people, his depression that stemmed from coming to terms with his sexuality, the impact of being a child of Holocaust survivors, and where his personal faith comes into play within his scientific work. He also breaks down healers and shamanism, chaos and information theories, the real definition of compassion, and the function and importance of microbiomes.Dr. Neil Theise' Book, NOTES ON COMPLEXITY: <a href="https://a.co/d/aByhTg5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/aByhTg5</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Dr. Neil Theise: Overcome the Illusion of Separation

Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown is a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Neuroscientist Mayim Bialik combines her academic background with vast personal experience to provide listeners with valuable practical advice focusing on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging an understanding of the mind-body connection.  Nothing is off limits as Mayim breaks it down with an amazing collection of guests.

Eric Hutchinson

Eric Hutchinson (singer/songwriter), one of Mayim’s favorite musicians, stops by for an impromptu jam session with Mayim! He discusses harnessing depression to influence his musical creativity, the effects of his father’s muscular dystrophy on his family, and what he admires about the younger generations’ attitude toward mental health. Mayim opens up about what Eric’s music has meant to her and they reflect on their struggles in high school. They also consider how the eldest sibling can set the tone of the household, how much of our difficult emotions we should share with our children, and Mayim’s process of "boring herself to sleep." Eric talks about his musical influences, the origins of his own musicality, the rollercoaster turn of events after being signed to Madonna’s record label, and who his songs are actually about. He explains why he chooses to lean into his depression in order to connect with his fans, his focus on staying present, and his emotional outlets apart from music. Mayim and Eric wrap the episode with a spontaneous jam session where they perform one of Eric’s songs together!Eric Hutchinson's "Sounds Like This" 15th Anniversary Tour: https://www.erichutchinson.com/#tourBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Eric Hutchinson (singer/songwriter), one of Mayim’s favorite musicians, stops by for an impromptu jam session with Mayim! He discusses harnessing depression to influence his musical creativity, the effects of his father’s muscular dystrophy on his family, and what he admires about the younger generations’ attitude toward mental health. Mayim opens up about what Eric’s music has meant to her and they reflect on their struggles in high school. They also consider how the eldest sibling can set the tone of the household, how much of our difficult emotions we should share with our children, and Mayim’s process of "boring herself to sleep." Eric talks about his musical influences, the origins of his own musicality, the rollercoaster turn of events after being signed to Madonna’s record label, and who his songs are actually about. He explains why he chooses to lean into his depression in order to connect with his fans, his focus on staying present, and his emotional outlets apart from music. Mayim and Eric wrap the episode with a spontaneous jam session where they perform one of Eric’s songs together!Eric Hutchinson's "Sounds Like This" 15th Anniversary Tour: <a href="https://www.erichutchinson.com/#tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erichutchinson.com/#tour</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Eric Hutchinson: We Inherit What’s in the Air

Drs. Alona Pulde &amp; Matthew Lederman (WeHeal Co-Founders) break down practical ways to combine eastern &amp; western medicine, lifestyle medicine, and nonviolent communication into a holistic approach to improve mental and overall wellness. They take us through their personal evolution toward incorporating self-care, play, and connection into wellness regimens, the importance of checking in with yourself, and what’s not working in the conventional model of primary care. Matthew and Alona explain how to cultivate nonviolent communication to live authentically and benefit your physical health. They also discuss the importance of providing kids with the vocabulary to express their needs and ways to balance your needs with your child’s.Drs. Alona Pulde &amp; Matthew Lederman's new book, Wellness to Wonderful:  https://weheal.health/wellness-to-wonderful/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Drs. Alona Pulde &amp; Matthew Lederman (WeHeal Co-Founders) break down practical ways to combine eastern &amp; western medicine, lifestyle medicine, and nonviolent communication into a holistic approach to improve mental and overall wellness. They take us through their personal evolution toward incorporating self-care, play, and connection into wellness regimens, the importance of checking in with yourself, and what’s not working in the conventional model of primary care. Matthew and Alona explain how to cultivate nonviolent communication to live authentically and benefit your physical health. They also discuss the importance of providing kids with the vocabulary to express their needs and ways to balance your needs with your child’s.Drs. Alona Pulde &amp; Matthew Lederman's new book, Wellness to Wonderful:  <a href="https://weheal.health/wellness-to-wonderful/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://weheal.health/wellness-to-wonderful/</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

The Holistic Approach to Living

Jenna von Oy (“Six” from Blossom!) reunites with Mayim to discuss coming of age on television, their mixed feelings about 90’s nostalgia, and the evolution of Jenna’s sexuality. They reminisce about all things Blossom - the origins of its “hat culture”, their on-set inside jokes &amp; pranks, the groundbreaking nature of the show, why the odds were stacked against them, and their excitement about a potential Blossom reboot. Jenna explains how she cultivated emotional agility to handle rejection as a child actor, her people-pleasing tendencies that developed from portraying “girl next door” qualities, and how her role in her family changed after she found success acting, including the hard financial lessons she had to learn. She also opens up about the acceptance she found after beginning a relationship with a woman.Check out Jenna von Oy's work with The Cassandra Project: https://www.thecassandraproject.net/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Jenna von Oy (“Six” from Blossom!) reunites with Mayim to discuss coming of age on television, their mixed feelings about 90’s nostalgia, and the evolution of Jenna’s sexuality. They reminisce about all things Blossom - the origins of its “hat culture”, their on-set inside jokes &amp; pranks, the groundbreaking nature of the show, why the odds were stacked against them, and their excitement about a potential Blossom reboot. Jenna explains how she cultivated emotional agility to handle rejection as a child actor, her people-pleasing tendencies that developed from portraying “girl next door” qualities, and how her role in her family changed after she found success acting, including the hard financial lessons she had to learn. She also opens up about the acceptance she found after beginning a relationship with a woman.Check out Jenna von Oy's work with The Cassandra Project: <a href="https://www.thecassandraproject.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecassandraproject.net/</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Jenna von Oy (Blossom's Best Friend!): Don't Live in Your Own Shadow

Glennon Doyle

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Glennon Doyle helps us break down the emotional toll it takes to share authentically, the evolution of love in her life, how to improve communication when both parts of a couple are in recovery, and the shame that comes from simply existing as a human. She also discusses the benefits of being an introvert and how she learned to reframe her anxiety. Enjoy the best moments of Glennon Doyle, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Glennon Doyle: https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/personal-truth-transformation-and-managing-anxiety-with-glennon-doyleBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Glennon Doyle helps us break down the emotional toll it takes to share authentically, the evolution of love in her life, how to improve communication when both parts of a couple are in recovery, and the shame that comes from simply existing as a human. She also discusses the benefits of being an introvert and how she learned to reframe her anxiety. Enjoy the best moments of Glennon Doyle, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Glennon Doyle: <a href="https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/personal-truth-transformation-and-managing-anxiety-with-glennon-doyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/personal-truth-transformation-and-managing-anxiety-with-glennon-doyle</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

[Revisit] Reframe Your Anxiety, with Glennon Doyle

Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka (stand-up comedian) joins us in studio to discuss her “Scooby-Doo” brand of comedy, her parents meeting on a Japanese dating show, and how her mom’s schizophrenia impacted her childhood. She opens up about why it’s difficult for her to identify her own needs, how navigating the uncertainty of her childhood led her to disordered eating, and rebelling against her family with her first romantic relationship. Atsuko also explains first bonding with her husband over his own mother’s schizophrenia diagnosis and their recent, hilarious discovery that they were not actually legally married. She considers her blind optimism and love of people as a result of her upbringing, Margaret Cho’s influence on her comedy and career, the origins of her distinctive hairstyle, and living at the complicated intersection of different Asian cultures.BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Atsuko Okatsuka (stand-up comedian) joins us in studio to discuss her “Scooby-Doo” brand of comedy, her parents meeting on a Japanese dating show, and how her mom’s schizophrenia impacted her childhood. She opens up about why it’s difficult for her to identify her own needs, how navigating the uncertainty of her childhood led her to disordered eating, and rebelling against her family with her first romantic relationship. Atsuko also explains first bonding with her husband over his own mother’s schizophrenia diagnosis and their recent, hilarious discovery that they were not actually legally married. She considers her blind optimism and love of people as a result of her upbringing, Margaret Cho’s influence on her comedy and career, the origins of her distinctive hairstyle, and living at the complicated intersection of different Asian cultures.<ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Atsuko Okatsuka: I Was Kidnapped and Brought to the U.S.

We're recapping the best moments from Mayim's appearance on Rabbi David Kasher's Best Book Ever podcast! Mayim and Rabbi Kasher discuss how and why the human brain is wired for belief, how we can function in a world gone mad, and how mystical and spiritual structure help us navigate life. You know, light stuff! They also consider the scientific, physiological basis for emotions and spiritual experiences, why there is room for both science and spirituality to exist, what biological functions allegiance to a higher power serves, why love equates to safety, and the science of prayer.Check out the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever/id1588788530?i=1000610954397BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

We're recapping the best moments from Mayim's appearance on Rabbi David Kasher's Best Book Ever podcast! Mayim and Rabbi Kasher discuss how and why the human brain is wired for belief, how we can function in a world gone mad, and how mystical and spiritual structure help us navigate life. You know, light stuff! They also consider the scientific, physiological basis for emotions and spiritual experiences, why there is room for both science and spirituality to exist, what biological functions allegiance to a higher power serves, why love equates to safety, and the science of prayer.Check out the full episode here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever/id1588788530?i=1000610954397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever/id1588788530?i=1000610954397</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Is There a Science of Belief?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Dinner’s On Me Podcast) discusses why Modern Family was a pop culture touchstone, being bullied as a child and typecast as an adult, and the importance of having well-rounded gay characters. Jesse reveals he used to have a crush on Mayim as a kid, he and Mayim discuss being on competing shows at the same time, and their shared friendship with Jim Parsons. He opens up about why he resonated with Modern Family’s premise and cast, the show’s fears about showing displays of affection between its gay characters, and meeting his husband at the start of the series. He reflects on getting arrested for shoplifting porn as a child, his awareness of his sexuality at a young age, why community theater and debate club were a positive outlet for him, and why winning a Tony award had a deep impact on him.Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Podcast, Dinner's on Me: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinners-on-me-with-jesse-tyler-ferguson/id1683905652BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Dinner’s On Me Podcast) discusses why Modern Family was a pop culture touchstone, being bullied as a child and typecast as an adult, and the importance of having well-rounded gay characters. Jesse reveals he used to have a crush on Mayim as a kid, he and Mayim discuss being on competing shows at the same time, and their shared friendship with Jim Parsons. He opens up about why he resonated with Modern Family’s premise and cast, the show’s fears about showing displays of affection between its gay characters, and meeting his husband at the start of the series. He reflects on getting arrested for shoplifting porn as a child, his awareness of his sexuality at a young age, why community theater and debate club were a positive outlet for him, and why winning a Tony award had a deep impact on him.Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Podcast, Dinner's on Me: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinners-on-me-with-jesse-tyler-ferguson/id1683905652" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinners-on-me-with-jesse-tyler-ferguson/id1683905652</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: I Was the Puzzle Piece That Didn’t Fit

David Lascher

Christine Taylor

David Lascher (Blossom, Hey Dude) &amp; Christine Taylor (Zoolander, Hey Dude) discuss David’s experience playing Mayim’s boyfriend on Blossom, how the pandemic brought Christine and husband Ben Stiller back together, and they help us break down the deeper psychological layers of nostalgia. They reflect on the cult following of their show Hey Dude on the early days of Nickelodeon, Christine’s comedy trajectory and her legendary role as Marcia Brady in the Brady Bunch movies, and what David thinks landed him the Blossom role. Mayim, Christine, and David explain why people are so nostalgic for the 90’s and why content from that era resonates with so many today, why the pandemic forced us to reexamine our interpersonal relationships, and why their kids are better prepared for the world than they were.David Lascher &amp; Christine Taylor's podcast, Hey Dude... The 90's Called: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-stiller-thats-it-thats-the-title-because-its-ben-stiller/id1658407772?i=1000597172616BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

David Lascher (Blossom, Hey Dude) &amp; Christine Taylor (Zoolander, Hey Dude) discuss David’s experience playing Mayim’s boyfriend on Blossom, how the pandemic brought Christine and husband Ben Stiller back together, and they help us break down the deeper psychological layers of nostalgia. They reflect on the cult following of their show Hey Dude on the early days of Nickelodeon, Christine’s comedy trajectory and her legendary role as Marcia Brady in the Brady Bunch movies, and what David thinks landed him the Blossom role. Mayim, Christine, and David explain why people are so nostalgic for the 90’s and why content from that era resonates with so many today, why the pandemic forced us to reexamine our interpersonal relationships, and why their kids are better prepared for the world than they were.David Lascher &amp; Christine Taylor's podcast, Hey Dude... The 90's Called: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-stiller-thats-it-thats-the-title-because-its-ben-stiller/id1658407772?i=1000597172616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-stiller-thats-it-thats-the-title-because-its-ben-stiller/id1658407772?i=1000597172616</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

David Lascher & Christine Taylor: Blossom, Brady Bunch, & 90’s Nostalgia

Kunal Nayyar

Revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the early days of the podcast - an oldie but a goodie with Kunal Nayyar! Kunal and Mayim had a little Big Bang Theory reunion. Kunal shares the dangers of overidentifying with anxiety, including his own experiences with debilitating panic attacks while driving on the highway and eventually riding in elevators, and how that led him to therapy and a modern day path of self-discovery. He also explains the importance of spirituality as it ties to mindfulness, encourages us to rethink the power we give our minds, and gives us practical ways to turn inward and stay present. Enjoy the best moments of Kunal Nayyar, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Kunal Nayyar: https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/staying-present-knowing-yourself-with-kunal-nayyarBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the early days of the podcast - an oldie but a goodie with Kunal Nayyar! Kunal and Mayim had a little Big Bang Theory reunion. Kunal shares the dangers of overidentifying with anxiety, including his own experiences with debilitating panic attacks while driving on the highway and eventually riding in elevators, and how that led him to therapy and a modern day path of self-discovery. He also explains the importance of spirituality as it ties to mindfulness, encourages us to rethink the power we give our minds, and gives us practical ways to turn inward and stay present. Enjoy the best moments of Kunal Nayyar, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Kunal Nayyar: <a href="https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/staying-present-knowing-yourself-with-kunal-nayyar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/staying-present-knowing-yourself-with-kunal-nayyar</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

[Revisit]: Stay Present & Know Yourself, with Kunal Nayyar

Theresa Larson

Dr. Theresa Larson (movement health &amp; inclusive wellness expert, Movement RX founder) joins us to discuss her work with adaptive athletes, what it was like to join the U.S. military after 9/11 and as a woman, and what you need to take full ownership over your pain. Mayim discusses first learning breathwork through Dr. T and they break down movement healing, downregulating the nervous system to improve mental wellness, why social support is so crucial to recovering from physical and emotional wounds, and practical ways to improve your daily ergonomics. Dr. T recalls growing up in a physically competitive household, her shift in self-esteem after her mom passed at an early age, and her job searching for land mines in Iraq. She explains her struggle to advocate for herself when her disordered eating impacted her military service, why disordered eating can feel extremely lonely, its prevalence amongst military personnel, how she was finally able to ask for help, and how her recovery led her to living with more intention &amp; becoming less of a people-pleaser.Dr. T's Movement Rx Programs: https://instagram.com/mrxleaders?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Dr. Theresa Larson (movement health &amp; inclusive wellness expert, Movement RX founder) joins us to discuss her work with adaptive athletes, what it was like to join the U.S. military after 9/11 and as a woman, and what you need to take full ownership over your pain. Mayim discusses first learning breathwork through Dr. T and they break down movement healing, downregulating the nervous system to improve mental wellness, why social support is so crucial to recovering from physical and emotional wounds, and practical ways to improve your daily ergonomics. Dr. T recalls growing up in a physically competitive household, her shift in self-esteem after her mom passed at an early age, and her job searching for land mines in Iraq. She explains her struggle to advocate for herself when her disordered eating impacted her military service, why disordered eating can feel extremely lonely, its prevalence amongst military personnel, how she was finally able to ask for help, and how her recovery led her to living with more intention &amp; becoming less of a people-pleaser.Dr. T's Movement Rx Programs: <a href="https://instagram.com/mrxleaders?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mrxleaders?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Dr. Theresa Larson: Stop Pain - The Most Common Myths

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Cheyenne Jackson

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 and TV projects.  He's currently co-starring as Mayim's love interest in their new Fox show Call Me Kat.  In this episode, Cheyenne opens up and shares touching stories on how sobriety helped him define his path as he navigated depression, anxiety, and addiction.BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

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 and TV projects.  He's currently co-starring as Mayim's love interest in their new Fox show Call Me Kat.  In this episode, Cheyenne opens up and shares touching stories on how sobriety helped him define his path as he navigated depression, anxiety, and addiction.<ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Cheyenne Jackson: Depression, Identity & Broadway

Bill Prady

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 know is that Prady himself is on the autism spectrum. Mayim explains "neuro-a typical' and sensory overload, Bill opens up about his quirks and challenges and shares intimately about his journey from awkward child and teen to well-adjusted, if eccentric, adult.BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

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 know is that Prady himself is on the autism spectrum. Mayim explains "neuro-a typical' and sensory overload, Bill opens up about his quirks and challenges and shares intimately about his journey from awkward child and teen to well-adjusted, if eccentric, adult.<ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Bill Prady: Origins of Sheldon, Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload

Abby Epstein

Ricki Lake

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 understanding of women's health has changed over time, including a brief overview of what Freud got wrong. Activists Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein discuss their most recent project tackling the misperceptions about women's mental health related to increasing rates of overprescription of the birth control pill. And Mayim shares about her experience on the pill and the differential access to reproductive health in under-serviced communities and what we can do about it. BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

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 understanding of women's health has changed over time, including a brief overview of what Freud got wrong. Activists Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein discuss their most recent project tackling the misperceptions about women's mental health related to increasing rates of overprescription of the birth control pill. And Mayim shares about her experience on the pill and the differential access to reproductive health in under-serviced communities and what we can do about it. <ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein: The Truth About the Pill

John Ross Bowie

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 man who turned to alcohol to numb his pain. This touching exploration of John's journey allows him to share aspects of his sobriety and his struggles as a father and actor which he had not previously explored. BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

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 man who turned to alcohol to numb his pain. This touching exploration of John's journey allows him to share aspects of his sobriety and his struggles as a father and actor which he had not previously explored. <ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

John Ross Bowie: Angry Young Man Finds Sobriety

Iliza Shlesinger

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 profession, how we as a society struggle to communicate, and how her hectic work life caught up with her in the form of debilitating nerve pain. This plus lots of jokes on Ep 3 of the show!BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

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 profession, how we as a society struggle to communicate, and how her hectic work life caught up with her in the form of debilitating nerve pain. This plus lots of jokes on Ep 3 of the show!<ul><li><a href="https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BialikBreakdown.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOocPnDh2YQZZwh86K2OxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mayimbialik</a></li></ul>

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