Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
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.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 96 mins
In honor of "Supporting Young Minds Month," we are revisiting our episode with Jonathan Haidt.
The Anxious Epidemic is REVEALED. Jonathan Haidt Exposes the HEARTBREAKING ways our technology is designed to make us Addicted. Learn how Tech is Ruining Childhood & hijacking all of our ATTENTION. We're breaking down the SINISTER Evolution of how Smartphones are Ruining Childhood, impacting education, mental health, and even safety.....
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From Drug Addiction to Divine Awakening: Betty Guadagno’s Mind-Blowing NDE & Spiritual Transformation
In one of the most jaw-dropping and unforgettable interviews we’ve ever had, Betty Guadagno, a transformation coach and spiritual teacher, shares her extraordinary journey from homelessness, sex work, and heroin addiction to a profound near-death experience (NDE) that completely altered her life and awakened her soul.
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From Drug Addiction to Divine Awakening: Betty Guadagno’s Mind-Blowing NDE & Spiritual Transformation
In one of the most jaw-dropping and unforgettable interviews we’ve ever had, Betty Guadagno, a transformation coach and spiritual teacher, shares her extraordinary journey from homelessness, sex work, and heroin addiction to a profound near-death experience (NDE) that completely altered her life and awakened her soul.
After a...
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Is Time an Illusion—or a Doorway to the Future? Neuroscientist, cognitive researcher, and precognition expert Dr. Julia Mossbridge PhD (founder of the Mossbridge Institute and creator of the TILT Institute for Love and Time) dives deep into the real science behind consciousness, intuition, and psychic abilities and what she shares may shatter everything you thought you knew about time, reality, and the human mind.
In this mind-b...
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Is Time an Illusion—or a Doorway to the Future? Neuroscientist, cognitive researcher, and precognition expert Dr. Julia Mossbridge PhD (founder of the Mossbridge Institute and creator of the TILT Institute for Love and Time) dives deep into the real science behind consciousness, intuition, and psychic abilities and what she shares may shatter everything you thought you knew about time, reality, and the human mind.
In this mind-b...
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Is Big Pharma really healing us — or profiting from keeping us sick?
NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real causes of depression, anxiety, and the global attention crisis.
Johann Hari reveals why only 2 of the 9 causes of depression are biological, exposing how Big Pharma, social media addiction, and modern lifestyle tr...
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Is Big Pharma really healing us — or profiting from keeping us sick?
NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real causes of depression, anxiety, and the global attention crisis.
Johann Hari reveals why only 2 of the 9 causes of depression are biological, exposing how Big Pharma, social media addiction, and modern lifestyle tr...
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What if everything we’ve been told about humanity’s future is a lie?
Gregg Braden, bestselling author of Pure Human, scientist, and leading voice bridging science and spirituality, exposes the dark truth behind the transhumanist agenda and what he considers the urgent fight to preserve our human potential. In this eye-opening conversation, Braden warns we may be the last generation of pure humans as artificial intelligence and d...
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What if everything we’ve been told about humanity’s future is a lie?
Gregg Braden, bestselling author of Pure Human, scientist, and leading voice bridging science and spirituality, exposes the dark truth behind the transhumanist agenda and what he considers the urgent fight to preserve our human potential. In this eye-opening conversation, Braden warns we may be the last generation of pure humans as artificial intelligence and d...
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Is Your Body Secretly Trapped in Trauma? Discover the Hidden Science with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Could your chronic fatigue, anxiety, or autoimmune symptoms be signs of unresolved trauma stored in the body? Dr. Aimie Apigian, trauma expert and author of The Biology of Trauma, explains how emotional wounds can silently rewire your nervous system and impact your health for years. In this eye-opening episode, the founder of Trauma Heali...
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Is Your Body Secretly Trapped in Trauma? Discover the Hidden Science with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Could your chronic fatigue, anxiety, or autoimmune symptoms be signs of unresolved trauma stored in the body? Dr. Aimie Apigian, trauma expert and author of The Biology of Trauma, explains how emotional wounds can silently rewire your nervous system and impact your health for years. In this eye-opening episode, the founder of Trauma Heali...
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Are you an empath? Are you too in tune with other people’s emotions? Mayim and Jonathan take the “Are You an Empath?” quiz and reveal how to know if you're truly an empath. They break down the 3 types of empathy (emotional, cognitive, and compassionate) and explain how to spot the telltale signs of being an empath, from absorbing other people’s energy to struggling with emotional boundaries. Whether you're wondering how to know if ...
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What if aging didn’t have to mean decline?
Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Ph.D. in biomedical science, expert in nutritional biochemistry and aging, and founder of FoundMyFitness) reveals the cutting-edge science behind living longer, feeling sharper, and preventing disease with evidence-based lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Patrick uncovers the hidden nutrient deficiencies that may be driving depression and anxiety,...
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What if aging didn’t have to mean decline?
Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Ph.D. in biomedical science, expert in nutritional biochemistry and aging, and founder of FoundMyFitness) reveals the cutting-edge science behind living longer, feeling sharper, and preventing disease with evidence-based lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Patrick uncovers the hidden nutrient deficiencies that may be driving depression and anxiety,...
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What if you could be persuaded to confess to a crime you didn’t commit—or believe an identity that was manufactured for you?
Harvard historian and sociologist Dr. Rebecca Lemov (author of The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion) explores how the manipulation of belief has shaped modern society from Cold War psychology to today’s social media. Mayim and Jonathan discuss the case of Leonard Kyle...
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Are aliens already among us? Are we even looking in the right way to find them?
Renowned chemist, molecular visionary, and University of Glasgow Regis professor Lee Cronin joins Mayim and Jonathan to explore the science behind alien life, consciousness, and the very definition of biology itself. Known for his groundbreaking work in assembly theory and abiogenesis, Dr. Cronin dives deep into the possibility of non-carbon-based lif...
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Are aliens already among us? Are we even looking in the right way to find them?
Renowned chemist, molecular visionary, and University of Glasgow Regis professor Lee Cronin joins Mayim and Jonathan to explore the science behind alien life, consciousness, and the very definition of biology itself. Known for his groundbreaking work in assembly theory and abiogenesis, Dr. Cronin dives deep into the possibility of non-carbon-based lif...
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Jon Favreau, former Obama speechwriter, co-host of Pod Save America, and founder of Crooked Media and Vote Save America, joins us to break down the most urgent issues in U.S. politics 2025. Mayim and Jonathan unpack what “The Big Beautiful Bill” means for health insurance, the dark side of crypto, and the role of political outsiders in undermining trust in government. Plus: Jon Favreau’s take on the 2024 election aftermath, and why...
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What if your dreams could predict disease, unlock creativity, reveal hidden trauma—and even be controlled?
Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD (dual-trained neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, founder of the Jandial Lab at City of Hope Cancer Center in Los Angeles, and bestselling author of This is Why You Dream) takes you inside the wild, cutting-edge world of dream neuroscience and the sleeping brain.
Discover how this top brain surgeon ...
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What if your dreams could predict disease, unlock creativity, reveal hidden trauma—and even be controlled?
Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD (dual-trained neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, founder of the Jandial Lab at City of Hope Cancer Center in Los Angeles, and bestselling author of This is Why You Dream) takes you inside the wild, cutting-edge world of dream neuroscience and the sleeping brain.
Discover how this top brain surgeon ...
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