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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. Substack Live Re-Air: Finding Beauty in the Mundane

    46 MIN AGO

    Substack Live Re-Air: Finding Beauty in the Mundane

    We’re sharing something special that was previously only for the breaker community on our Substack page: a chat Jonathan and I did with our special Substack community about what happens when we stop defining ourselves by what we do and start looking at who we actually are.  We explore the profound connection between our unique souls, our internal states, and our physical health. Building on our recent conversation with Simon Sinek (world-renowned author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game), we discuss how to find your purpose by reconnecting to your “soul traits”—those inherent qualities you’ve carried since childhood. Mayim breaks down the neurophysiology of optimism, explaining how the state of our nervous system acts as the ultimate gatekeeper for our capacity to heal. In a world that often feels increasingly cynical and designed to polarize, maintaining a state of openness is a biological necessity. Jonathan explores how to find our unique purpose, highlighting how we often box ourselves into perceived limits that leave us feeling constrained and disconnected from our potential. To get more on rewriting these narratives, check out the recent Live with Mayim on Jonathan’s Practical Spirituality page. Drawing on the wisdom of Michael Singer (The Untethered Soul), we also discuss the importance of “not fighting the universe”—dropping the internal resistance to what is happening so we can trigger biological responses that facilitate healing, even on a global scale. “Optimism is believing that even in a dark tunnel, there’s light at the end.” It is about holding space for the belief that peace and reconciliation are possible, regardless of current suffering. This Live also covers: - The “Junk Room” Metaphor: How to identify the mental clutter and limiting stories that keep you feeling disconnected from your true potential. - Biology vs. Belief: How to clear the “energetic residue” of stress to allow your body to move from survival mode into recovery. - Finding Beauty in the Mundane: The power in finding the awe and wonder hidden in your daily routine. 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

    29 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    56 MIN AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing 10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today, Jay invites us to slow down and question the invisible beliefs quietly running our lives. He reveals how much of our stress, our careers, relationships, ambitions, and insecurities, isn’t the result of conscious choice, but of expectations we’ve inherited and never stopped to examine. At the heart of the episode is a disarming question: Are you living your life, or performing someone else’s script? What follows is a powerful unraveling, one that challenges avoidance, reshapes how we define ambition, and calls us into a more honest relationship with ourselves. Jay explores the subtle ways we hold ourselves back: staying busy to avoid clarity, mistaking force for discipline, and choosing relationships that reflect how we see ourselves rather than who we’re becoming. He shows how our environments, our circles, and even the roles we play begin to quietly shape our identity. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, and lived experience, he reframes growth not as chasing perfection, but as pursuing alignment, where our actions begin to match what truly matters, even when it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Identify What You Truly Want How to Break Free from Inherited Beliefs How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Effective How to Choose People Who Elevate You How to Let Go of Suffering That No Longer Serves You How to Build Better Relationships with Yourself If there’s one thing to remember, it’s this: you are not behind, you are evolving. Every doubt, every mistake, every moment of uncertainty is not proof that you’re failing, but evidence that you’re growing.  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 10 Harsh Truths That Will Change Your Life 02:07 #1: What You Avoid Is What You Need Most 05:16 #2: Are You Chasing What You Actually Want? 08:17 #3: The Cost of Pretending to Be Someone You’re Not 11:55 #4: Discipline Is Choosing What Matters, Not What’s Easy 15:00 #5: Your Inner Circle Directly Shapes Your Life 18:00 #6: Busyness Is the Ultimate Distraction 19:55 #7: Your Suffering Won’t Be Rewarded 22:48 #8: Your 30s Are Built in Your 20s 25:47 #9: Your Relationship With Yourself Comes First 28:20 #10: You Don’t Find Your Life You Build It 29:27 Final Reflections & Takeaways  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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: Lee Harris on Fear As Control, Light Warriors, And Why Humanity’s Rise Is Already Happening

    2 DAYS AGO

    Part Two: Lee Harris on Fear As Control, Light Warriors, And Why Humanity’s Rise Is Already Happening

    THIS EPISODE WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE REALITY What if EVERYTHING you’ve been told about consciousness, reality, and even world events…is only a fraction of the truth? Lee Harris — globally recognized spiritual teacher, intuitive, and best-selling author — is BACK in the studio, and this time he graciously introduces his mysterious guides “The Z’s”, a collective consciousness that may even originate from his own higher future self. The Z’s claim humanity has been in a “quarantine” of limited consciousness, and we are NOW emerging from it. Why? Because: Humanity is more ready than ever to hear this message. Consciousness is rapidly expanding. And something BIG is unfolding on Earth right now… In a LIVE channeling session, The Z’s reveal: - Why THIS moment in history is urgent - How multiple timelines may be converging on Earth - Why war is NOT natural (& what’s actually driving global conflict) - Shocking claim that WWIII has nearly happened multiple times already & why fear might be making it MORE likely - Hidden forces influencing global systems - Why labeling things “conspiracy theories” can keep people asleep - Deeper meaning behind the Epstein saga surfacing now - How COVID may have been a turning point in who we trust - Why mainstream media thrives on fear, not love - We may already be interacting with extraterrestrial intelligence - Some of our current technology may NOT be fully human-made - Earth itself could be part of a much larger galactic experiment But this isn’t just about big ideas — it’s about YOU. With Lee himself, we explore: - How he first began channeling - Do we all have guides tapping into a shared field of consciousness? - Difference between spirit guides vs angels - What it physically feels like to channel (& how Lee comes back to reality after) - What it’s like living between the human world and the spirit realm - How to tell the difference between intuition vs fear - Why spirituality might NOT work for everyone - True role of a channeler (and why he doesn’t rely on it for everything) - How to stay grounded during “energetic chaos” - Practical ways to grow, speak your truth, & resist division The takeaway? Even as systems feel like they’re collapsing… Even as uncertainty rises… There is HOPE. Because: Human consciousness is rising faster than ever. Dark forces are more exposed than ever. And the next 5 years could bring an unprecedented shift in who we are. If you’ve ever questioned reality… If you feel like something bigger is happening… Or if you’re trying to stay balanced in a chaotic world… You NEED to hear this. Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.tumbleliving.com/BREAK  #Tumble #ad Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAK at https://www.oneskin.co/BREAK #oneskinpod Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code BREAK at https://mudwtr.com/BREAK ! #mudwtrpod See Lee Harris on his Oneness Experience Tour in theaters across North America this spring through summer: ⁠https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/breakdown⁠ Lee Harris’ Soul Magic Retreat: ⁠https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/soul-magic-santa-barbara-2026⁠ 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 2min
  4. Spiritual Teacher On The Hidden War For Earth, WWIII, Dark Forces, And How The Light Can Win | Lee Harris

    4 DAYS AGO

    Spiritual Teacher On The Hidden War For Earth, WWIII, Dark Forces, And How The Light Can Win | Lee Harris

    THIS EPISODE WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE REALITY What if EVERYTHING you’ve been told about consciousness, reality, and even world events…is only a fraction of the truth? Lee Harris — globally recognized spiritual teacher, intuitive, and best-selling author — is BACK in the studio, and this time he graciously introduces his mysterious guides “The Z’s”, a collective consciousness that may even originate from his own higher future self. The Z’s claim humanity has been in a “quarantine” of limited consciousness, and we are NOW emerging from it. Why? Because: Humanity is more ready than ever to hear this message. Consciousness is rapidly expanding. And something BIG is unfolding on Earth right now… In a LIVE channeling session, The Z’s reveal: - Why THIS moment in history is urgent - How multiple timelines may be converging on Earth - Why war is NOT natural (& what’s actually driving global conflict) - Shocking claim that WWIII has nearly happened multiple times already & why fear might be making it MORE likely - Hidden forces influencing global systems - Why labeling things “conspiracy theories” can keep people asleep - Deeper meaning behind the Epstein saga surfacing now - How COVID may have been a turning point in who we trust - Why mainstream media thrives on fear, not love - We may already be interacting with extraterrestrial intelligence - Some of our current technology may NOT be fully human-made - Earth itself could be part of a much larger galactic experiment But this isn’t just about big ideas — it’s about YOU. With Lee himself, we explore: - How he first began channeling - Do we all have guides tapping into a shared field of consciousness? - Difference between spirit guides vs angels - What it physically feels like to channel (& how Lee comes back to reality after) - What it’s like living between the human world and the spirit realm - How to tell the difference between intuition vs fear - Why spirituality might NOT work for everyone - True role of a channeler (and why he doesn’t rely on it for everything) - How to stay grounded during “energetic chaos” - Practical ways to grow, speak your truth, & resist division The takeaway? Even as systems feel like they’re collapsing… Even as uncertainty rises… There is HOPE. Because: Human consciousness is rising faster than ever. Dark forces are more exposed than ever. And the next 5 years could bring an unprecedented shift in who we are. If you’ve ever questioned reality… If you feel like something bigger is happening… Or if you’re trying to stay balanced in a chaotic world… You NEED to hear this. If you want to support your digestion and feel more nourished from the food you’re already eating, go to https://bioptimizers.com/breaker and use my exclusive code BREAKER for 15% off. They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code MAYIM at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/mayim Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with purchase just visit https://drinklmnt.com/mayim Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/breakdown Go to https://helixsleep.com/breakdown for 20% off site wide. See Lee Harris on his Oneness Experience Tour in theaters across North America this spring through summer: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/breakdown Lee Harris’ Soul Magic Retreat: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/soul-magic-santa-barbara-2026 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

    59 min
  5. Re-Air: Danny Trejo: I Was As Sick As My Secrets

    10 APR

    Re-Air: Danny Trejo: I Was As Sick As My Secrets

    In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, we’re revisiting a very special episode from 2023 with the one-and-only Danny Trejo. Danny Trejo (actor, restaurauteur, & author) joins us in-studio to discuss how the culture he was raised in contributed to his early drug and alcohol use, the evolution of his relationship with a higher power from one of fear to one of love, and his transition from convict to actor/author/restaurateur. He opens up about being conditioned as a child to use rage and violence to survive, what early sobriety taught him, and why he feels like he can reach troubled youth better than other adults. Danny explains what it was like to be incarcerated for the first time, his role as an “Inmate Social Catalyst” in prison, and why his parole board actually suggested he murder someone. Mayim and Danny consider the weaknesses of our prison system and the inhumanity of solitary confinement after Danny shares his heartbreaking experience being locked up “in the hole.” Danny reveals how his drug counseling skills led him to land acting roles, his experiences training movie stars in the art of prison boxing, his love of good food and the fascinating story of how he got into the restaurant business. He also considers the negative effects of toxic masculinity, his complex relationships with women, why his children are his vulnerable spot, his favorites of his iconic acting roles, and his status as a Los Angeles icon. 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 22min
  6. Part Two: Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping

    8 APR

    Part Two: Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping

    Are We ALONE…or Already Being WATCHED? The Truth Might Be Stranger Than Sci-Fi What if aliens could already find Earth, but we still can’t find them? What if the reason we haven’t detected nonhuman intelligence is actually more disturbing than proof that they exist? Is the universe teaming with life, or are we screaming into a void? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Dr. David Kipping (Columbia University professor and Director of the Cool Worlds Lab) discusses why the ‘proof’ of alien life might be hidden in plain sight—and why our human brains struggle to accept it. From the Fermi Paradox to the terrifying reality of the Great Filter, we’re breaking down the science of the stars and the psychology of solitude. From controversial Mars discoveries to theories about communicating with aliens through time, not space, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about our place in the universe. ARE WE ON THE VERGE OF PROVING ALIEN LIFE? - Latest on possible biosignatures & microbial evidence on Mars - Why we still don’t have definitive proof of life beyond Earth - Emotional “heartbreak” scientists experience when alien signals turn out to be false alarms WHY EARTH MIGHT NOT MATTER AS MUCH AS WE THINK - Could humans be the most primitive intelligence in the universe? - Why we’re likely either far ahead, or dangerously behind alien civilizations - How proving the multiverse could completely erase our sense of uniqueness THE UNSETTLING TRUTH ABOUT ALIENS FINDING US - Why it would actually be easy for aliens to locate Earth - Eerie idea that not finding aliens might make you believe in God - Why aliens might be interested in something as specific as…our DNA WE’VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ALIENS ALL WRONG - Why it’s “intellectually lazy” to assume aliens explain unknown phenomena - Nonhuman intelligence might be so different, they may not even recognize us as conscious - Are aliens just a reflection of our own hopes, fears, and imagination? TALKING TO ALIENS THROUGH TIME - Why communication across time could be easier than across space - Paradox of UAP sightings: visible one moment, undetectable the next - What kind of scientific evidence would actually prove alien encounters HOW LIFE REALLY BEGAN (AND WHY IT TOOK SO LONG) - Biggest mysteries behind the origin of life on Earth - How understanding our beginnings could help us discover life elsewhere - Why Earth could become uninhabitable in under 1 billion years BLACK HOLES, WORMHOLES, & BREAKING REALITY - What actually happens when something falls into a black hole - Black hole information paradox & why it could unlock the universe - Lab-created “mini” black holes - Wormholes, negative energy, & what might exist on the other side - How the Holographic Principle is shaking the foundations of physics AI, BABY UNIVERSES & THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE - How AI is accelerating discovery, but also creating new risks - Why the public is starting to feel misled by science - What baby universes mean for reality FROM OUR GALAXY TO THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING - How recent tech advancements have transformed our understanding of the cosmos - Why exoplanets could have been discovered much earlier - What makes Earth scientifically special…and why it might not be that special at all If you’re curious about aliens, the origin of life, black holes, or the ultimate fate of humanity, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Don’t forget to vote for us for this year’s Webby Awards: ⁠https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/health-wellness-fitness⁠ Learn more about Dr. David Kipping’s work with Cool Labs: ⁠https://www.coolworldslab.com/⁠ Cool Labs on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CoolWorldsLab⁠ 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

    56 min
  7. Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping

    7 APR

    Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping

    Are We ALONE…or Already Being WATCHED? The Truth Might Be Stranger Than Sci-Fi What if aliens could already find Earth, but we still can’t find them? What if the reason we haven’t detected nonhuman intelligence is actually more disturbing than proof that they exist? Is the universe teaming with life, or are we screaming into a void? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Dr. David Kipping (Columbia University professor and Director of the Cool Worlds Lab) discusses why the ‘proof’ of alien life might be hidden in plain sight—and why our human brains struggle to accept it. From the Fermi Paradox to the terrifying reality of the Great Filter, we’re breaking down the science of the stars and the psychology of solitude. From controversial Mars discoveries to theories about communicating with aliens through time, not space, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about our place in the universe. ARE WE ON THE VERGE OF PROVING ALIEN LIFE? - Latest on possible biosignatures & microbial evidence on Mars - Why we still don’t have definitive proof of life beyond Earth - Emotional “heartbreak” scientists experience when alien signals turn out to be false alarms WHY EARTH MIGHT NOT MATTER AS MUCH AS WE THINK - Could humans be the most primitive intelligence in the universe? - Why we’re likely either far ahead, or dangerously behind alien civilizations - How proving the multiverse could completely erase our sense of uniqueness THE UNSETTLING TRUTH ABOUT ALIENS FINDING US - Why it would actually be easy for aliens to locate Earth - Eerie idea that not finding aliens might make you believe in God - Why aliens might be interested in something as specific as…our DNA WE’VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ALIENS ALL WRONG - Why it’s “intellectually lazy” to assume aliens explain unknown phenomena - Nonhuman intelligence might be so different, they may not even recognize us as conscious - Are aliens just a reflection of our own hopes, fears, and imagination? TALKING TO ALIENS THROUGH TIME - Why communication across time could be easier than across space - Paradox of UAP sightings: visible one moment, undetectable the next - What kind of scientific evidence would actually prove alien encounters HOW LIFE REALLY BEGAN (AND WHY IT TOOK SO LONG) - Biggest mysteries behind the origin of life on Earth - How understanding our beginnings could help us discover life elsewhere - Why Earth could become uninhabitable in under 1 billion years BLACK HOLES, WORMHOLES, & BREAKING REALITY - What actually happens when something falls into a black hole - Black hole information paradox & why it could unlock the universe - Lab-created “mini” black holes - Wormholes, negative energy, & what might exist on the other side - How the Holographic Principle is shaking the foundations of physics AI, BABY UNIVERSES & THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE - How AI is accelerating discovery, but also creating new risks - Why the public is starting to feel misled by science - What baby universes mean for reality FROM OUR GALAXY TO THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING - How recent tech advancements have transformed our understanding of the cosmos - Why exoplanets could have been discovered much earlier - What makes Earth scientifically special…and why it might not be that special at all If you’re curious about aliens, the origin of life, black holes, or the ultimate fate of humanity, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Don’t forget to vote for us for this year’s Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/health-wellness-fitness Get 20% off all IQ Bar products - plus free shipping by texting BREAKDOWN to 64000. Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/breakdown Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too — discover how Cozy Earth turns everyday routines into moments of softness and ease. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BREAK for an exclusive 20% off Learn more about Dr. David Kipping’s work with Cool Labs: https://www.coolworldslab.com/ Cool Labs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoolWorldsLab 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

    59 min
  8. Part Two: The Holistic Psychologist: Why Childhood Wounds Block Intuition, How Trauma Pulls You Into The Past & The Science of Reparenting Your Nervous System | Dr. Nicole LePera

    4 APR

    Part Two: The Holistic Psychologist: Why Childhood Wounds Block Intuition, How Trauma Pulls You Into The Past & The Science of Reparenting Your Nervous System | Dr. Nicole LePera

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t about your job, your partner, or your motivation, but a wound you’ve been carrying since childhood? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Nicole LePera — better known as “The Holistic Psychologist” and author of Reparenting the Inner Child — reveals why your adult patterns are NOT random…and why insight alone will never set you free. Dr. Nicole LePera breaks down the 9 different childhood wounds silently shaping your adult relationships, like: - If you couldn’t trust a caregiver → why you’re guarded, suspicious, and prone to self-sabotage - If you had too much responsibility → why you’re a compulsive caretaker battling burnout and weak boundaries - If you were rejected → why perfectionism and people-pleasing became your survival strategy She also reveals: - Why “inner child work” feels like being pulled into an alternate timeline (how your nervous system literally drags you back into the past!) - Hidden damage of being a parentified child, and the burnout, resentment, and boundary struggles that follow you into adulthood - Shocking prevalence of sibling abuse, and how it fractures the inner child in ways most people never acknowledge - Real dangers of corporal punishment (& what it wires into a child’s nervous system) - Why denying a child’s emotional reality creates lifelong shame - Shame 101: What it actually is, how it’s different from guilt, how it lives in the body - How unresolved emotions block your intuition and keep you from your life path Dr. LePera explains how childhood wounds don’t just live in your memories — they live in your body. Chronic tension. Digestive issues. Hyper-independence. Emotional numbness. “Survival mode” that you thought was normal. (It’s not.) We also unpack: - Can you truly heal if you can’t reconcile with your parents? - How emotionally immature caregivers were shaped by their wounds - Why it’s especially hard to admit you need inner child healing when you’re a parent yourself - What people are getting completely wrong about boundary-setting - Delicate balance between honesty with kids & preserving parental authority - Why it’s never too late to become the parent you didn’t have - Shadow work: The unconscious forces driving your projections & sabotaging your relationships And maybe most importantly…How to have grace for yourself while making small, powerful shifts. Because healing isn’t about blaming your parents. It’s about reclaiming your power. It’s about realizing survival mode was adaptive, but it doesn’t have to be your forever state. If you’ve ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I feel shame for no reason?” “Why can’t I just change?” This conversation might be the missing piece. On the other side of this work? Clarity. Regulation. Authenticity. Hope. And proof that it’s never too late to come home to yourself. Dr. Nicole LePera’s latest book, REPARENTING THE INNER CHILD: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them: ⁠https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/⁠ 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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    Mayim Bialik
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    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    432
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