Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
Episodes
Dr. Gary Small: Bolster Your Brain & Lengthen Longevity
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gary Small, Professor of Psychiatry, Biobehavioral Sciences & Aging and Director of the UCLA Longevity Center, breaks down the biological causes a...
Melissa Bernstein: Achievement Anchoring & The Logic of Lying
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Bernstein, author, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of the successful toy company Melissa & Doug, breaks down her existential journey through birt...
Jennette McCurdy: Enmeshment, Individuating, & Coping Mechanisms
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jennette McCurdy, writer, director, actor, and singer ( iCarly, Sam & Cat), inspires Mayim with her openness and vulnerability as she shares the harmf...
Rabbi Steve Leder: Clearing out the Clutter, Nonlinear Grief & Finding Gratitude in the Mundane
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rabbi Steve Leder, author and Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, breaks down the beneficial and harmful aspects of religious st...
Jenny Taitz: Self-Soothing Strategies, How to be Single and Happy & Ending Emotional Eating
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenny Taitz, Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UCLA and licensed clinical psychologist board certified in cognitive behavioral therapy...
Lamorne Morris: Breaking Barriers, Life Coaching & Different Shades of Black
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Call Me Kat, Woke, Sandy Wexler, Barbershop 3, Game Night, BET personality) details how growing up in the southside of Chica...
Steve Hassan: Spotting a Cult, Hidden Hypnotism & Indoctrination in the Digital Age
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hassan, world-renowned mental health professional and cult & undue influence expert, breaks down classic cult tactics and how those techniques h...
Kelly Clarkson: Small-Town Starts, F-You Attitudes, & Combating Industry Standards
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Clarkson, Grammy Award-winning singer and Emmy Award-winning talk show host, takes us through her mental and physical health journey after becom...
Bobby Moynihan: Puppetry, People-Pleasing & The SNL Pressure Cooker
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Moynihan, comedic actor and former SNL cast member, shares his rollercoaster journey through comedy, from puppetry classes and performing improv...
Bevisode with Mayim's Mom! Mysticism, Motherhood, Hungarian Superpowers & Pioneering Prison Programs
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bev breaks down previous episodes in our fourth Bevisode installment! This week, Bev reacts to an engaging slot of recent episodes by discussing her o...
Oliver Hudson: Sibling Stressors, Love Languages & Ego Elimination
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dan Mathews: Prostitutes, PETA, and A Schizophrenic Success Story
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Mathews, Writer and long-time activist with the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), openly celebrates his late mother, who was diagnos...
Alison Desir: Running While Black, Competent Counseling & Caregiver Burnout
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Desir, athletic activist and counselor, blurs the line between mind and body through the integration of two of her passions: community based me...
Moshe Kasher: Nature vs. Nurture, Growing Up CODA & Rebuilding Trust
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moshe Kasher, stand-up comedian and author of Mayim’s favorite memoir ‘Kasher in the Rye,’ talks about his experience through childhood growing ...
Hayley Williams: Mind-Body Breakthroughs, Weird Weddings & Intensive Therapy
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Williams, the Grammy Award winning singer and founder of Paramore, shares her personal experience of ‘getting out’ of a traumatic relations...
Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Millennials, Mindfulness, & Memories
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hunter McGrady: Redefining Beauty, Mantras & Body Positivity
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mindfulness, Self Esteem & Psychedelic Experiences
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bev is back! This week we breakdown our recent episodes with Kunal Nayyar, Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, Glennon Doyle, and Rick Doblin alongside Mayim’...
Wil Wheaton: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sal Khan: Emotional Stress, Standardized Tests, & A New Approach to Education
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman “Sal” Khan, acclaimed educator and philanthropist describes his journey through the educational system and his plans to change it for the b...
Brian Posehn: Gentle Giants, Weed, and Dungeons & Dragons
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Elizabeth Bachner: Alternative Medicine, Acupuncture & Adrenal Failure - Doulas Do it Right
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Bachner, acclaimed midwife, acupuncturist and healer, explains how her life was seemingly perfect on paper but simply didn’t feel right. B...
Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Anxiety, Sexuality & Mind-Body Connection
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
AJ McLean: Backstreet’s Back! Rehabilitation, Sobriety & Relapse
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayim accompanies AJ along his journey from addiction to rehabilitation. Mayim and AJ discuss alcohol and substance use as an ongoing battle between s...
Jaleel White: Did I do That? A Case Study of a Young Star
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pat...
Sam Harris: Transcend the Illusion of Self
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayim explains the benefits and historical role of meditation with her former colleague and UCLA PHD graduate buddy Sam Harris. Sam talks about his jo...
Sofia Franklyn: Mug Shots, Mormonism & Mayhem
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rick Doblin: Overcome Trauma
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayim explains the neurobiology of trauma and reveals her own experience working to overcome a traumatic event. Rick details the ground-breaking resea...
Glennon Doyle: Manage Anxiety, Personal Truth & Transformation
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayim gets starstruck and emotional talking with NYT best selling author, Oprah Book club alum, and featured Goop friend Glennon Doyle. Mayim and Glen...
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein: The Truth About the Pill
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kunal Nayyar: Stay Present & Know Yourself
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cheyenne Jackson: Depression, Identity & Broadway
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
John Ross Bowie: Angry Young Man Finds Sobriety
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bill Prady: Origins of Sheldon, Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Iliza Shlesinger: Hurts to Be Awesome
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Leslie Jordan: Gay, Sober & Fabulous
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayim explores the neurobiology and neuroanatomical differences between gay and straight men while the beloved comedian Leslie Jordan shares his perso...
Grace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 youn...
Introducing Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...