205 episodes

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.

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    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 4.4K Ratings

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.

    Does God Feel Pestered By Humanity, with Matisyahu

    Does God Feel Pestered By Humanity, with Matisyahu

    Psychedelics, Making a Deal with God, the Unity of Music, Wilderness Therapy, Untying Identity from Physical Appearance....this episode has it all!

    Dive deep into the soul-stirring journey of renowned musician Matisyahu, where music and mysticism collide in an unforgettable revelation.

    We explore Matisyahu's self-diagnosed learning disabilities, his life as "the last hippie", and the spiritual awakening that led him from dropping out of high school to become a Dead Head and follow Phish on tour, to a stint in rehab and an empowering experience in a wilderness therapeutic program.

    This is a RAW & REVEALING account of how psychedelic experiences, spirituality, and music have intertwined to shape his path from a troubled youth to a reggae music sensation!

    Matisyahu also opens up about his move toward becoming very religious in his Jewish faith - including growing an extremely recognizable beard and studying at the yeshiva - the intersectionality between reggae and Judaism, the underground healer who saved his life, and the ebbs and flows of his relationship with religion....PLUS where he’s currently at with it now.

    From pairing psychedelic drugs with spirituality and music at an early age - leading to a deep calling to dedicate his life to God and his music career - to the pressures of fame driving him to shave his iconic beard, this episode is a very personal examination of the ties between loneliness and spirituality.

    Don't miss this powerful episode that challenges us to question: Does God feel pestered by humanity? 

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Grow Your Love Muscle, with Dan Harris!

    Grow Your Love Muscle, with Dan Harris!

    An adrenaline-fueled war reporter, self-medicated with cocaine. The panic attack on live TV that brought him to meditation.

    This is a RAW & REVEALING look into how Dan Harris (10% Happier author & podcaster) struggled behind his polished on-screen persona.

    What's a better way to celebrate MBB's 200TH EPISODE?!!!

    Dan reveals how his reporting from the frontlines of Iraq led to self-medicating his depression with recreational drugs, and how meditation was the ultimate game-changer.

    THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR ANYONE WHO THINKS THEY CAN'T MEDITATE!

    Learn the practical skills to happiness, how to detach from your narrative through metacognition, and create a buffer between stimulus and reaction.

    Mayim shares her personal struggles with meditation and gets practical tips from Dan that could change your perception of meditation forever. Plus, dive into different forms of meditation that enhance concentration, gratitude, and how a lovingkindness meditation practice can reshape your day-to-day life.

    Dan also explains how meditation caused him to shift his perception of himself and in relation to others, what our goals with meditation should be, and what his lovingkindness meditation practice looks like today.

    Curious about MDMA's therapeutic potential for emotional awareness, adrenaline addiction, or what a coke-fueled panic looks like from the inside? This episode is your front-row seat to a MIND-BLOWING conversation that could very well be the nudge you need to start your own meditation journey.

    TUNE IN to help us celebrate 200 episodes of MBB with Dan Harris!

    • 1 hr 23 min
    "We Were The Beatles of HipHop!" RUN DMC - The Band that Changed Culture

    "We Were The Beatles of HipHop!" RUN DMC - The Band that Changed Culture

    Rediscover the band that CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER.


    RUN D.M.C. were the Beatles of Hip-Hop. Darryl "DMC" McDaniels was a comic book nerd who pretended his way into hip-hop stardom and changed the world forever.


    We dive into Darryl’s journey from a shy Catholic school boy, being bullied to becoming an icon in the music industry. Darryl shares his struggles with the dark side of stardom, which lead to alcohol abuse and drinking a case of 40-oz bottles per day.


    Darryl opens up about confronting the realities of adoption trauma after discovering he was adopted at the age of 35, the pressures that lead him to suicidal ideation, and his diagnoses of suppressed emotions & OCD.


    He also REVEALS the origins of Run D.M.C.'s famous remake of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," their signature fashion style ("Adidas with no laces!"), their close relationship with the Beastie Boys, his rock 'n' roll inspirations, what it was like to be the first rap group on MTV, and grief over losing Jam Master Jay to homicide.


    PLUS Darryl discusses practicing meditation through his creativity, his exciting upcoming music with Travis Barker, what music he’s listening to these days and what he thinks of hip hop and rap today, and the surprising story of how Sarah McLachlan saved his life!


    Whether you're a long-time Run D.M.C. fan or new to the hip hop scene, you'll discover something new and inspiring.


    This episode will leave you feeling like a fly on the wall as you witness MUSIC HISTORY - TUNE IN to MBB! 

    • 1 hr 56 min
    What Medicine is Getting WRONG, with Dr. Peter Attia!

    What Medicine is Getting WRONG, with Dr. Peter Attia!

    The Ultimate Guide to Living Longer and Happier – with World Famous Longevity MD, Peter Attia!

    Dr. Peter Attia’s MOST personal interview yet.

    Best-selling author of Outlive & host of The Drive podcast Dr. Peter Attia reveals why the current medical model is failing us and how a focus on combating the erosion of healthspan could be the secret to a fuller, richer life.

    We can PREVENT chronic diseases - Dr. Attia's insights will change the way you think about your health forever!

    He helps us break down everything from the real reasons we should avoid certain foods and the impact of mental health on our physical well-being, to the role of spirituality as a healing component to terminal illness and trauma. We also cover:

    - Why most people today are dying from chronic diseases
    - Impediments our doctors are currently facing
    - Certain foods to avoid
    - How to best make use of the time we have to dedicate to our health each week
    - The benefits of young people spending time with the elderly population
    - How to prioritize and implement new health information in the ever-changing medical landscape
    - What is parasuicide and how do we tackle it?
    - How to detach your behaviors from your urges

    Dr. Attia GETS PERSONAL in a way you've never seen him before. He opens up about:
    - Being addicted to workaholism, perfectionism, anger, and even oxycontin
    - The physiological ramifications he experienced from going cold turkey off of oxytocin
    - His psychedelic experiences
    - What numbing the pain looks like for him now
    - Why the underlying emotion under his anger is helplessness

    Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about health and longevity?

    TUNE IN to MBB for this life-altering perspective on making the most out of our time on this earth!

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Laughter Can Heal the Conflict, with Jeff Foxworthy!

    Laughter Can Heal the Conflict, with Jeff Foxworthy!

    Comedian Jeff Foxworthy Wants You to Know....Laughter Can Heal the Conflict!


    Jeff Foxworthy (Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?) REVEALS the origins of his famous \"You might be a redneck if...\" jokes, the shame he felt from his parents being the first divorced couple he knew, and his decision to stay away from political and religious humor where the divide is already great.


    He opens up about his reservations about being asked to guest on MBB, his tech beginnings working for IBM, and why it’s more difficult to be a clean comic than dirty.


    Jeff highlights the importance of living a balanced life, realizing that everyone is dealing with their own personal struggles, and why we could all stand to laugh at ourselves a little bit more.


    PLUS Jeff shows off his impressive illustrating skills that most of the world doesn’t know him for.


    TUNE IN to MBB to hear the full hilarious, heartfelt conversation!

    • 1 hr 21 min
    I Felt Pressure to Be Sexy: Boy Meets World Star on Growing & Sexploitation in Hollywood

    I Felt Pressure to Be Sexy: Boy Meets World Star on Growing & Sexploitation in Hollywood

    I Felt Pressure to Be Sexy: Boy Meets World Star on Growing & Sexploitation in Hollywood.

    Danielle Fishel aka "Topanga Lawrence" REVEALS the real reason she nearly quit BOY MEETS WORLD!

    She opens up in the MBB studio about facing body image issues and the pressures of objectification while she was underage, what it was like to have global pop star Lance Bass from NSYNC as her first serious boyfriend, and how chasing validation led her to perfectionism.

    Danielle discusses why BOY MEETS WORLD holds such a nostalgic feeling for all of us (& did you know she didn’t originally get the role of "Topanga"?!?!), how fame affected her friendships in school, her divorce, and getting into therapy after her first marriage ended.

    She also shares how her background in psychology led her to realize the importance of being established in who you are before you begin a healthy adult relationship.

    TUNE IN to MBB today to hear the full convo!

    • 1 hr 46 min

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4.4K Ratings

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She Met God

I just watched the episode and it was wonderful. I am and was raised Baptist but I’ve seen things.

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DMC

Love Love this episode. Great info. Enlightenment.

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The way they just say how they want to show and explain their own feelings and life. And that makes a good 👍🏽 podcast.

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