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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 is a multi-award-winning podcast where science and spirituality meet. Together they break down the assumptions, the misperceptions, and the boundaries between disciplines — and every breakdown is a breakthrough. This is where the biggest questions get taken seriously — and where you realize you’ve never been alone in asking them. Can the mind actually heal the body? Can quantum physics explain psychic phenomena? What do Near Death Experiences reveal about the nature of consciousness and the seat of the human soul? What if the only thing separating you from your own intuition - or even God - is the assumption that it’s out of reach? And if governments are publicly acknowledging the existence of UFOs, what does that mean for the future of humanity? These are the questions Mayim Bialik's Breakdown asks every week. Subscribe on Substack for ad-free episodes and bonus content, and check us out on YouTube (@MayimBialik) for video versions of our episodes!

  1. From Arranged Marriage to Netflix: What They Punished Her For, She Turned Into Power | Zarna Garg

    3 days ago

    From Arranged Marriage to Netflix: What They Punished Her For, She Turned Into Power | Zarna Garg

    She escaped an arranged marriage the DAY AFTER her mother died…and what happened next will leave you speechless. In this unforgettable episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Zarna Garg reveals the raw, shocking, and deeply inspiring story behind her rise, from fleeing tradition under unimaginable circumstances to becoming one of the boldest voices in comedy today. After losing her mother, Zarna made a life-altering decision overnight—running away from an arranged marriage and surviving by couch surfing for 2 years. What kept her going? A surprising legacy of kindness her mom left behind that saved her life. From immigrating to America with nothing, to redefining her identity on her own terms, Zarna shares what America truly means to her and why she believes destiny had a hand in her success. She opens up about love, loss, and rebellion - how she navigated dating solo (including her wildly unique online dating ad!) and ultimately found her perfect match. Encouraged by her own kids, Zarna took a leap into stand-up comedy...and never looked back. Today, she’s breaking stereotypes, pushing boundaries, and challenging cultural norms with every punchline. Zarna addresses the backlash she faced for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival—and why she did it anyway, hoping to inspire women in marginalized communities. She gets real about the tough questions: - Did her father’s death change how she sees karma? - Why should you NEVER ask your partner “what are you thinking?” - Is Western culture completely misunderstanding yoga? - Are beauty standards harsher in India or America? Plus, her hilarious takes on: - Growing up influenced by American culture & sibling birth order - Why she loves Mayim's "Amy Farrah Fowler" character from The Big Bang Theory - Balancing cultural pride without “demonizing” her roots for Western audiences  Zarna also shares her powerful belief that ALL religions hold value, and how she’s built her own philosophy by taking the best from each. This is more than comedy. It’s survival, rebellion, identity, and destiny...all wrapped in one incredible story you don’t want to miss. Her perspective might completely change how you see culture, courage, and what it really means to choose your own life! Go to https://bioptimizers.com/breaker and use code BREAKER for 15% off. 2026 is the year you finally start sleeping great again.Go to https://tidd.ly/4uVltMe and use the code MAYIM50 to get $50 off your Elastique order.Check out Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam podcast and subscribe: https://unpacked.bio/nmxGet the Discounted Early Bird registration to the IANDS Annual conference before the sale ends July 15. Visit https://conference.iands.org See Zarna Garg on The Million Dollar Excuses Tour: https://zarnagarbtour.com/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 24min
  2. 3 days ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Melinda French Gates: Inside Her $600 Million Mission for Women's Health from The Tamsen Show. Follow the show: The Tamsen Show Melinda French Gates joins Tamsen with a major announcement, a huge new donation toward women’s midlife and menopause care, and she’s making it right here on The Tamsen Show.  Melinda has pledged $2 billion to women and families in her lifetime, and this new commitment expands her women’s health work into menopause for the first time. In this episode she breaks down what the funding means for perimenopause and menopause care, why so many women get dismissed by their doctors, and how she plans to fix it, starting with the people we turn to first: our doctors. Right now only about a third of OBGYNs are trained in menopause. Less than one percent of aging research even looks at it. Melinda is putting real money and her name behind changing that, and this conversation is about what that shift will mean for you, your friends, your daughters, and the generations coming up behind us. We also cover: - Why the funding goes toward training doctors instead of going straight to women - Why it took Melinda three doctors to get the right care, even with every resource available to her - The bone health and cardiovascular risks no one warns you about - How menopause could have its own Susan G. Komen moment - What she learned about navigating big transitions and building your next chapter - The daily non-negotiables and decades-long friendships that keep her grounded Melinda’s latest book, The Next Day, is a must-read on navigating life’s biggest transitions. You can find it here If you like this episode, then you will love: Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About Follow Melinda on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Melinda on ⁠Instagram Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Go to https://www.leesa.com/ for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TAMSEN. Support our show and let them know we sent you after checkout! Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Part Two: 50 Million in Funding, 10,000 New Clinics, and the Mistake That Could Kill the Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Rick Doblin

    5 days ago

    Part Two: 50 Million in Funding, 10,000 New Clinics, and the Mistake That Could Kill the Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Rick Doblin

    Dr. Rick Doblin (founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, and one of the most influential figures in psychedelic science) returns to Mayim Bialik's Breakdown for one of the most controversial and eye-opening conversations on psychedelics we've had yet. From the shocking experiment where scientists gave MDMA to an octopus, to why ibogaine may be the most powerful AND dangerous psychedelic ever studied, this episode explores the future of psychedelic therapy, trauma healing, addiction recovery, policy reform, and human consciousness itself. We break down Trump’s new executive order accelerating psychedelic research and what it could mean for the future legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy in America. Dr. Doblin explains why veterans suffering from PTSD and disabilities have become central to bipartisan support for psychedelics, and why this issue is now reshaping politics on both sides of the aisle. We also dive deep into ibogaine: its mysterious origins, its ability to help reset opioid addiction, its connection to ancestral memory and intergenerational trauma, why it carries serious risks, and why Dr. Doblin still believes its benefits may outweigh the dangers. He also shares his own profound ibogaine experience that helped him confront perfectionism and his fear of death. Dr. Doblin discusses: - How psychedelics help people integrate trauma - Why psychedelics are generally considered non-addictive - Difference between recreational vs therapeutic psychedelic use - Why psychedelic treatment should be customized to each patient - Importance of integration, peer support, and paying attention to dreams after treatment - Measures of success in MDMA-assisted couples therapy - Origins of the opioid epidemic - "Psychedelic churches": How organizations are openly operating under the umbrella of religion - Capitalism vs democratizing the benefits of psychedelic medicine - How a better psychedelic therapy model could be built - Why transparency is critical for science-backed drug policy reform - When psychedelics may realistically enter the open market - Dr. Doblin’s long-term vision for a psychedelic-informed public As psychedelic research rapidly expands worldwide, this conversation explores the science, politics, risks, ethics, and revolutionary potential behind one of the fastest-growing movements in mental health and medicine! DISCLAIMER: MBB is not providing medical or legal advice. Listeners should speak to their doctor before engaging in any course of psychedelic protocols. Psychedelics are still illegal in many places - MBB is not encouraging engaging in illegal substance use, but simply sharing the latest scientific insights from our guests. Learn more about MAPS & their research: https://maps.org/To learn more about the world’s largest psychedelic conference, Psychedelic Science, taking place in Denver, CO next year, visit: https://virtualtrip.maps.org/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 18min
  4. 50 Million in Funding, 10,000 New Clinics, and the Mistake That Could Kill the Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Rick Doblin

    6 days ago

    50 Million in Funding, 10,000 New Clinics, and the Mistake That Could Kill the Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Rick Doblin

    Dr. Rick Doblin (founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, and one of the most influential figures in psychedelic science) returns to Mayim Bialik's Breakdown for one of the most controversial and eye-opening conversations on psychedelics we've had yet. From the shocking experiment where scientists gave MDMA to an octopus, to why ibogaine may be the most powerful AND dangerous psychedelic ever studied, this episode explores the future of psychedelic therapy, trauma healing, addiction recovery, policy reform, and human consciousness itself. We break down Trump’s new executive order accelerating psychedelic research and what it could mean for the future legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy in America. Dr. Doblin explains why veterans suffering from PTSD and disabilities have become central to bipartisan support for psychedelics, and why this issue is now reshaping politics on both sides of the aisle. We also dive deep into ibogaine: its mysterious origins, its ability to help reset opioid addiction, its connection to ancestral memory and intergenerational trauma, why it carries serious risks, and why Dr. Doblin still believes its benefits may outweigh the dangers. He also shares his own profound ibogaine experience that helped him confront perfectionism and his fear of death. Dr. Doblin discusses: - How psychedelics help people integrate trauma - Why psychedelics are generally considered non-addictive - Difference between recreational vs therapeutic psychedelic use - Why psychedelic treatment should be customized to each patient - Importance of integration, peer support, and paying attention to dreams after treatment - Measures of success in MDMA-assisted couples therapy - Origins of the opioid epidemic - "Psychedelic churches": How organizations are openly operating under the umbrella of religion - Capitalism vs democratizing the benefits of psychedelic medicine - How a better psychedelic therapy model could be built - Why transparency is critical for science-backed drug policy reform - When psychedelics may realistically enter the open market - Dr. Doblin’s long-term vision for a psychedelic-informed public As psychedelic research rapidly expands worldwide, this conversation explores the science, politics, risks, ethics, and revolutionary potential behind one of the fastest-growing movements in mental health and medicine! DISCLAIMER: MBB is not providing medical or legal advice. Listeners should speak to their doctor before engaging in any course of psychedelic protocols. Psychedelics are still illegal in many places - MBB is not encouraging engaging in illegal substance use, but simply sharing the latest scientific insights from our guests. Learn more about MAPS & their research: https://maps.org/To learn more about the world’s largest psychedelic conference, Psychedelic Science, taking place in Denver, CO next year, visit: https://virtualtrip.maps.org/ Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/break/ #rulapod Text BREAKDOWN to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code BREAK at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  5. 29 May

    Re-Air: The Brain’s Motivation Center They Don’t Tell You About | Dr. Kyra Bobinet

    As we wrap up Mental Health Month, we’re revisiting another super helpful and practical episode from 2 years ago with motivation expert, physician, public health leader, and behavior change designer, Dr. Kyra Bobinet who helped us discover the secret part of your brain that controls motivation and what you might be doing to unknowingly sabotage your success. Dr. Bobinet breaks down the mysterious habenula and explains how to achieve your goals. Discover why your To-Do Lists & New Year’s resolutions are secretly hurting you. Learn how to truly lose weight, succeed in relationships, and why faking orgasms might lead to addiction!! Stop everyday habits that may be destroying your motivation. We’re unveiling the shocking secrets of failure and imposter syndrome that are holding you back from true greatness - Are you unknowingly setting yourself up to fail? Dr. Bobinet also explains: - Benefits of dopamine fasting - Different types of failure - Dangers of doom-scrolling - Ties between addiction, depression, and failure - How to regulate your environment to reduce your chances of failure - Best sources of motivation for short term goals vs long term goals - Ketamine effects on the habenula in treating depression - Why porn can be so addictive to some - Why we’re more likely to focus on losses vs wins - What triggers imposter syndrome and who is most susceptible to it - Positive & negative effects of the latest GLP-1 weight loss drugs on the brain - Process of deep brain stimulation - How to hack your way out of avoidant attachment - Effects of inauthenticity in sexual relationships - Downside of institutions overusing performance-based tools - Difference between “performing” vs authentically being Learn practical ways to form healthy habits and literally change your brain to avoid & move through failure! Check out Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam podcast and subscribe: https://unpacked.bio/nmx  Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 48min
  6. Re-Air: The Brain’s Motivation Center They Don’t Tell You About | Dr. Kyra Bobinet

    29 May • Subscribers Only

    Re-Air: The Brain’s Motivation Center They Don’t Tell You About | Dr. Kyra Bobinet

    As we wrap up Mental Health Month, we’re revisiting another super helpful and practical episode from 2 years ago with motivation expert, physician, public health leader, and behavior change designer, Dr. Kyra Bobinet who helped us discover the secret part of your brain that controls motivation and what you might be doing to unknowingly sabotage your success. Dr. Bobinet breaks down the mysterious habenula and explains how to achieve your goals. Discover why your To-Do Lists & New Year’s resolutions are secretly hurting you. Learn how to truly lose weight, succeed in relationships, and why faking orgasms might lead to addiction!! Stop everyday habits that may be destroying your motivation. We’re unveiling the shocking secrets of failure and imposter syndrome that are holding you back from true greatness - Are you unknowingly setting yourself up to fail? Dr. Bobinet also explains: - Benefits of dopamine fasting - Different types of failure - Dangers of doom-scrolling - Ties between addiction, depression, and failure - How to regulate your environment to reduce your chances of failure - Best sources of motivation for short term goals vs long term goals - Ketamine effects on the habenula in treating depression - Why porn can be so addictive to some - Why we’re more likely to focus on losses vs wins - What triggers imposter syndrome and who is most susceptible to it - Positive & negative effects of the latest GLP-1 weight loss drugs on the brain - Process of deep brain stimulation - How to hack your way out of avoidant attachment - Effects of inauthenticity in sexual relationships - Downside of institutions overusing performance-based tools - Difference between “performing” vs authentically being Learn practical ways to form healthy habits and literally change your brain to avoid & move through failure! Check out Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam podcast and subscribe: https://unpacked.bio/nmx  Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 48min
  7. Part Two: You Chose This Life Before You Were Born — Robert Edward Grant on Sacred Geometry, Da Vinci’s Hidden Code, Ancient Mathematics & The Simulation of Reality

    27 May

    Part Two: You Chose This Life Before You Were Born — Robert Edward Grant on Sacred Geometry, Da Vinci’s Hidden Code, Ancient Mathematics & The Simulation of Reality

    What if EVERYTHING you’ve been taught about science, consciousness, and even your own thoughts…is incomplete? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Robert Edward Grant (renowned polymath, inventor, entrepreneur, mathematician, philosopher, host of the series Code X on Gaia.com) pulls back the veil on reality itself, revealing why millions are feeling an intense shift right now as humanity crosses into the Age of Aquarius. This isn’t just spiritual talk - it’s a radical fusion of math, physics, ancient wisdom, and consciousness that will leave you questioning everything. Why are so many people experiencing massive life transitions right now? Is the universe actually NOT material? Are your thoughts even happening inside your brain, or somewhere else entirely? We go deep into the hidden patterns that connect numerology, astrology, mythology, and sacred geometry, uncovering why music is literally “the geometry we hear” and how math might be the source code of reality itself. Robert shares his shocking personal journey, from Big Pharma CEO to spiritual seeker, and how repeated betrayal led him to one profound realization: You are here to learn unconditional love. Discover why what you judge is exactly what you attract, why he believes everyone must go through narcissism as part of their evolution, and whether ancient civilizations like Egypt, and even Leonardo da Vinci, have known secrets about higher-dimensional geometry that we’re only now rediscovering. Robert breaks down: - What if the brain isn’t a storage device, but an antenna tuning into a non-local field of consciousness? - Are there hidden codes embedded in da Vinci’s art? - What is the Akashic field, and could all memory (past, present, and future) exist in an invisible infrasonic frequency field connecting Earth, the sun, and human thought? - If reality is a simulation, what happens when you become lucid inside it? - Why science and spirituality are not opposites, but the same language - How all disciplines (math, biology, psychology, physics, philosophy) are just different lenses of one truth - Deeper meaning behind the most popular song the week you were born - Why prime factorization is the foundation of encryption, and possibly reality itself - His belief that God is still learning and evolving - Why he doesn’t fear “dark people”, only those who deny their darkness - How much of your life is actually predestined - Why polymaths appear on the walls of the Vatican - Mystery behind his favorite number, 137 His ultimate message? You don’t need a guru. You don’t need AI. You don’t need religion. Everything you’re searching for is already within you. If you’re ready to rethink reality, consciousness, and your place in the universe, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Robert Edward Grant’s Code X series on Gaia: ⁠https://robertedwardgrant.com/code-x/⁠ The Architect AI by Robert Edward Grant is also available on Gaia: ⁠https://www.gaia.com/video/architect-a-companion-tool-for-expansion⁠ Gaia’s Ancient Civilizations Conference: ⁠https://marketplace.gaia.com/products/ancient-civilizations-conference-2026?srsltid=AfmBOop1lbk9d7u5RoGKruBnuMV3OMnP6pZahL1AXhkIVVCKtq2Sp55L⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
  8. Part Two: You Chose This Life Before You Were Born — Robert Edward Grant on Sacred Geometry, Da Vinci’s Hidden Code, Ancient Mathematics & The Simulation of Reality

    27 May • Subscribers Only

    Part Two: You Chose This Life Before You Were Born — Robert Edward Grant on Sacred Geometry, Da Vinci’s Hidden Code, Ancient Mathematics & The Simulation of Reality

    What if EVERYTHING you’ve been taught about science, consciousness, and even your own thoughts…is incomplete? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Robert Edward Grant (renowned polymath, inventor, entrepreneur, mathematician, philosopher, host of the series Code X on Gaia.com) pulls back the veil on reality itself, revealing why millions are feeling an intense shift right now as humanity crosses into the Age of Aquarius. This isn’t just spiritual talk - it’s a radical fusion of math, physics, ancient wisdom, and consciousness that will leave you questioning everything. Why are so many people experiencing massive life transitions right now? Is the universe actually NOT material? Are your thoughts even happening inside your brain, or somewhere else entirely? We go deep into the hidden patterns that connect numerology, astrology, mythology, and sacred geometry, uncovering why music is literally “the geometry we hear” and how math might be the source code of reality itself. Robert shares his shocking personal journey, from Big Pharma CEO to spiritual seeker, and how repeated betrayal led him to one profound realization: You are here to learn unconditional love. Discover why what you judge is exactly what you attract, why he believes everyone must go through narcissism as part of their evolution, and whether ancient civilizations like Egypt, and even Leonardo da Vinci, have known secrets about higher-dimensional geometry that we’re only now rediscovering. Robert breaks down: - What if the brain isn’t a storage device, but an antenna tuning into a non-local field of consciousness? - Are there hidden codes embedded in da Vinci’s art? - What is the Akashic field, and could all memory (past, present, and future) exist in an invisible infrasonic frequency field connecting Earth, the sun, and human thought? - If reality is a simulation, what happens when you become lucid inside it? - Why science and spirituality are not opposites, but the same language - How all disciplines (math, biology, psychology, physics, philosophy) are just different lenses of one truth - Deeper meaning behind the most popular song the week you were born - Why prime factorization is the foundation of encryption, and possibly reality itself - His belief that God is still learning and evolving - Why he doesn’t fear “dark people”, only those who deny their darkness - How much of your life is actually predestined - Why polymaths appear on the walls of the Vatican - Mystery behind his favorite number, 137 His ultimate message? You don’t need a guru. You don’t need AI. You don’t need religion. Everything you’re searching for is already within you. If you’re ready to rethink reality, consciousness, and your place in the universe, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Robert Edward Grant’s Code X series on Gaia: ⁠https://robertedwardgrant.com/code-x/⁠ The Architect AI by Robert Edward Grant is also available on Gaia: ⁠https://www.gaia.com/video/architect-a-companion-tool-for-expansion⁠ Gaia’s Ancient Civilizations Conference: ⁠https://marketplace.gaia.com/products/ancient-civilizations-conference-2026?srsltid=AfmBOop1lbk9d7u5RoGKruBnuMV3OMnP6pZahL1AXhkIVVCKtq2Sp55L⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 is a multi-award-winning podcast where science and spirituality meet. Together they break down the assumptions, the misperceptions, and the boundaries between disciplines — and every breakdown is a breakthrough. This is where the biggest questions get taken seriously — and where you realize you’ve never been alone in asking them. Can the mind actually heal the body? Can quantum physics explain psychic phenomena? What do Near Death Experiences reveal about the nature of consciousness and the seat of the human soul? What if the only thing separating you from your own intuition - or even God - is the assumption that it’s out of reach? And if governments are publicly acknowledging the existence of UFOs, what does that mean for the future of humanity? These are the questions Mayim Bialik's Breakdown asks every week. Subscribe on Substack for ad-free episodes and bonus content, and check us out on YouTube (@MayimBialik) for video versions of our episodes!

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