Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

In honor of OCD Awareness Week, we are revisiting our conversation with Howie Mandel!

Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal, Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast) opens up about his struggles with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD. He discusses the rituals and intrusive thoughts that force him to hit the pause button on his life, why he finally decided to seek professional treatment, and how his diagnoses have affected his lifepath. Howie explains how Candid Camera first inspired him to do comedy and recounts his first time onstage performing stand-up. He an...

BLACK HOLES, THE BIG BANG & ALIEN LIFE: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Breaks Down the UniverseEver wondered what existed before the Big Bang? Or why all planets are different, and why Earth is so perfectly suited for life?In this mind-expanding episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, renowned astrophysicist and author of Black Hole Survival Guide, Janna Levin (Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University), takes us on a cosmic journey through the deepest mysteries of the universe, and how they reflect back on what it means to be human.From the terrifying truth about black holes to...

BLACK HOLES, THE BIG BANG & ALIEN LIFE: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Breaks Down the Universe

Ever wondered what existed before the Big Bang? Or why all planets are different, and why Earth is so perfectly suited for life?

In this mind-expanding episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, renowned astrophysicist and author of Black Hole Survival Guide, Janna Levin (Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University), takes us on a cosmic journey through the deepest mysteries of the universe, and how they reflect back on what it means...

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, we are revisiting our conversation with Jodie Sweetin! Jodie Sweetin (Full House & Fuller House) discusses her work as “Stephanie Tanner” on Full House, living with ADHD and how she thinks it has helped her, and the importance of showing up as the parent you needed to have yourself. She explains how therapy and sobriety allow her to be a better parent and the importance of honesty in a parent-child relationship. Mayim and Jodie consider the need for prison reform after Jodie opens up about being adopted as a baby after she was born with...

In celebration of Bari Weiss' new position as Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, we are revisiting our conversation from 2 years ago! Bari Weiss (founder and editor of The Free Press, host of the Honestly podcast) opens up about her very public resignation from The New York Times, how the polarized mainstream media and negative news cycle can impact our wellness as a society, and the importance of being able to have conversations with people you may not always agree with. She explains how the digital revolution transformed the business model of news as an institution and considers the source of...

Age Backwards! Dr. Vonda Wright Reveals the SHOCKING Truths About Your Health, Longevity, Hormones & Bone Loss

Is everything you thought you knew about aging completely wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Vonda Wright (double-board certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized authority on human performance, and author of UNBREAKABLE: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power) exposes the hidden truths about your body, your hormones, your health, and your future. Discover how your musculoskeletal system is secretly tied to your mood, hormones, and even your purpose in life, and why osteoporosis sy...

Age Backwards! Dr. Vonda Wright Reveals the SHOCKING Truths About Your Health, Longevity, Hormones & Bone Loss

Is everything you thought you knew about aging completely wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Vonda Wright (double-board certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized authority on human performance, and author of UNBREAKABLE: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power) exposes the hidden truths about your body, your hormones, your health, and your future. Discover how your musculoskeletal system is secretly tied to your mood, hormones, and even your purpose in life, and why osteoporosis sy...

Are Aliens Just an Extension of Our Consciousness? Are psychedelics the only way to tap into a higher state of consciousness? Dr. James B. Glattfelder on the Transcendental Multiverse, Psychedelics, and the Fight for Meaning

What if communicating with aliens isn’t “out there”, but deep within? In this mind-expanding episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. James B. Glattfelder, complexity scientist, metaphysical idealist, former quant, and author, dives deep into the true nature of consciousness, the limits of traditional physics, and the emergence of meaning in our increasingly fractured world.

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Is Everything You Know About Reality…Wrong? What Is Consciousness & How Does It Shape Our Reality??

In this mind-expanding episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Bernardo Kastrup (Executive Director of the Essentia Foundation, CEO of AI company Euclyd B.V., and the leading voice behind the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism) explores the BIGGEST questions humans have ever asked, like:

- What is the true nature of reality?

- What happens when we die?

- Is consciousness more fundamental than matter?

- Does love actually matter?

Is Everything You Know About Reality…Wrong? What Is Consciousness & How Does It Shape Our Reality??

In this mind-expanding episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Bernardo Kastrup (Executive Director of the Essentia Foundation, CEO of AI company Euclyd B.V., and the leading voice behind the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism) explores the BIGGEST questions humans have ever asked, like:

- What is the true nature of reality?

- What happens when we die?

- Is consciousness more fundamental than matter?

- Does love actually matter?

Aliens Incoming?! Harvard Scientist Dr. Avi Loeb reveals the astronomy behind why 3I/Atlas could cancel your Halloween plans…

On October 29th, just two days before Halloween, a mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is set to make a highly unusual approach to our sun and it’s raising MAJOR red flags! Could this be a disguised alien mothership on a secret surveillance mission to Earth? The trajectory coincidences are so bizarre, they defy all known statistics.

In this explosive episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Dr. Avi Loeb (Harvard profes...

Aliens Incoming?! Harvard Scientist Dr. Avi Loeb reveals the astronomy behind why 3I/Atlas could cancel your Halloween plans…

On October 29th, just two days before Halloween, a mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is set to make a highly unusual approach to our sun and it’s raising MAJOR red flags! Could this be a disguised alien mothership on a secret surveillance mission to Earth? The trajectory coincidences are so bizarre, they defy all known statistics.

In this explosive episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Dr. Avi Loeb (Harvard profes...

The Rising Risks of Cancel Culture & The Psychology & Language That Built It!

In this explosive episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Steven Pinker (renowned Harvard psychologist and author of When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows) joins Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen for a no-holds-barred conversation that quickly turns into a fiery debate on the limits of science, belief, and human consciousness.

From the hidden mechanics of social dynamics and language to the perils of thought policing and cancel culture, Dr. Pinker dives deep into how shared knowledge shapes society...

The Rising Risks of Cancel Culture & The Psychology & Language That Built It!

In this explosive episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Steven Pinker (renowned Harvard psychologist and author of When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows) joins Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen for a no-holds-barred conversation that quickly turns into a fiery debate on the limits of science, belief, and human consciousness.

From the hidden mechanics of social dynamics and language to the perils of thought policing and cancel culture, Dr. Pinker dives deep into how shared knowledge shapes society...

Can You Really Talk to Animals and the Dead? Meet Telepath Ditte Young

World-renowned animal communicator, telepath, therapist, and clairvoyant Ditte Young (as featured on the viral Telepathy Tapes podcast) reveals her jaw-dropping journey into the world of animal communication, animal telepathy, and intuitive healing—and trust us, you’ve NEVER heard stories like these.

Ditte opens up about the exact moment she discovered she could communicate with animals telepathically, the 3 ways she experiences telepathy (and how you might be doing it too without realizing it), and how she prot...

What’s REALLY Going On Behind the Scenes of the CIA, the Media, and the U.S. Government?

On Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, former CIA agents and intelligence officers Andrew & Jihi Bustamante (creators of the EverydaySpy podcast, authors of Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War & popular guests on Diary of a CEO & The Joe Rogan Experience) pull back the curtain in this explosive, no-holds-barred conversation.

From the moment you marry a spy (can you ever truly trust your partner?) to the shocking 4 categories of lies t...

What’s REALLY Going On Behind the Scenes of the CIA, the Media, and the U.S. Government?

On Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, former CIA agents and intelligence officers Andrew & Jihi Bustamante (creators of the EverydaySpy podcast, authors of Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War & popular guests on Diary of a CEO & The Joe Rogan Experience) pull back the curtain in this explosive, no-holds-barred conversation.

From the moment you marry a spy (can you ever truly trust your partner?) to the shocking 4 categories of lies t...

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, we are revisiting our episode with Kel Mitchell.

Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, author of Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level Up Your Faith) joins us to discuss his early career as a 90’s Nickelodeon star and the major life events that shaped him into a youth pastor and the man of faith he is today. He details his class clown and theatre beginnings, finding his comedy partner in Kenan Thompson, and the impact of the diversity shown on All That. Kel draws comparisons between hi...

Can You REALLY Talk to the Dead? MIT Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart Says Yes—And Brings the Science to Prove It

What happens when one of the world’s leading MIT neuroscientists, Dr. Tara Swart (Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and author of THE SIGNS: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts) loses her husband and begins receiving undeniable messages from the beyond? In this groundbreaking episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Dr. Tara Swart opens up about her journey from respected neuroscientist and leadership advisor to spiritual explorer after the sudden loss o...

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We sat down with our friend Dan Harris (author of 10% Happier, journalist, and meditation teacher) for a raw, unscripted conversation about anxiety, meditation, and what it really means to live with more calm and connection.

What began as Mayim confessing her nerves quickly unfolded into an exploration of habit formation, the messy reality o...

Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all?

Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown to explore whether we’re living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life’s glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality.

In t...

Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all?

Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown to explore whether we’re living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life’s glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality.

In t...

We're revisiting our episode with Nora McInerny in honor of National Grief Awareness Day. Nora McInerny (Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast, author of Bad Vibes Only) helps us build understanding around grief by taking us through her own grief journey. She discusses what her life was like before suffering extreme loss, what happened upon receiving her husband’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis, and how she dealt with a miscarriage and the loss of her father and husband weeks apart. Nora and Mayim consider the struggle of dealing with people’s expectations of your feelings during mourning periods, why it may...

Cancer Put Her in a Coma. She Survived. Her Near Death Experience Changed Everything.

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown delves into Anita Moorjani’s (renowned author, TedX speaker & self-help spiritual speaker) mind-blowing near-death experience (NDE) story and how it completely transformed her cancer, her path to healing & spiritual awakening, and how it changed the way she viewed life after death.

Before her miraculous cancer recovery, Anita opens up like never before about the emotional toll of escaping an arranged marriage, her belief that neglecting her own needs while caring for others ma...

Cancer Put Her in a Coma. She Survived. Her Near Death Experience Changed Everything.

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown delves into Anita Moorjani’s (renowned author, TedX speaker & self-help spiritual speaker) mind-blowing near-death experience (NDE) story and how it completely transformed her cancer, her path to healing & spiritual awakening, and how it changed the way she viewed life after death.

Before her miraculous cancer recovery, Anita opens up like never before about the emotional toll of escaping an arranged marriage, her belief that neglecting her own needs while caring for others ma...

In honor of "Supporting Young Minds Month," we are revisiting our episode with Dr. Becky Kennedy.

Dr. Becky Kennedy (clinical psychologist, founder of Good Inside parenting workshops, author) helps us use attachment, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and internal family systems theory to break down better ways to parent! She not only provides great, practical parenting tips, but also helps us understand our own upbringings, how they impact our lives into adulthood, and provides insight into why our parents did the things they did. Dr. Becky discusses why she found the best way...

Psychic Channeler Lee Harris Reveals What Spirit Guides Say About Our Energy & Humanity's Future

What if everything you thought you knew about intuition, love, death, and consciousness is only scratching the surface? In this energy update filled with spiritual awakening, channeling, and enlightenment, energy intuitive and psychic medium Lee Harris (author of The Future Human) shares jaw-dropping insights from his 88 spirit guides, "The Z’s," about humanity’s next big awakening—a spiritual shift that’s already underway and accelerating over the next decade. Lee opens up about his early struggles with identity, disordered eating...

Psychic Channeler Lee Harris Reveals What Spirit Guides Say About Our Energy & Humanity's Future

What if everything you thought you knew about intuition, love, death, and consciousness is only scratching the surface? In this energy update filled with spiritual awakening, channeling, and enlightenment, energy intuitive and psychic medium Lee Harris (author of The Future Human) shares jaw-dropping insights from his 88 spirit guides, "The Z’s," about humanity’s next big awakening—a spiritual shift that’s already underway and accelerating over the next decade. Lee opens up about his early struggles with identity, disordered eating...

A Death Doula’s Guide to Consciousness After Death with Mayim & Jonathan

In this powerful and emotional Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown episode, licensed end-of-life counselor and death doula Dr. Martha Jo Atkins explores consciousness after death and what truly happens when we die. Drawing on decades of guiding people through their final moments, she reveals the spiritual, biological, emotional, and psychological changes that occur when consciousness leaves the body—offering profound insights into life after death and the mysteries of the dying process.

You’ll hear jaw-dropping stories of deathbed...

What Happens When We Die? Find out in our interview with Dr. Jeffrey Long!

Dr. Jeffrey Long, renowned radiation oncologist and founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), shares his jaw-dropping insights into the science of NDEs, consciousness, and the afterlife. Drawing from over 5,000 verified near-death experiences, he presents the most compelling scientific and spiritual evidence that your consciousness may exist after life independent of the brain.

From documented out of body experiences under anesthesia to cases where blind individuals describe vivid visuals and the deaf report hearing...

What Happens When We Die? Find out in our interview with Dr. Jeffrey Long!

Dr. Jeffrey Long, renowned radiation oncologist and founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), shares his jaw-dropping insights into the science of NDEs, consciousness, and the afterlife. Drawing from over 5,000 verified near-death experiences, he presents the most compelling scientific and spiritual evidence that your consciousness may exist after life independent of the brain.

From documented out of body experiences under anesthesia to cases where blind individuals describe vivid visuals and the deaf report hearing...

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...and what we can do about it. Sharing scientific evidence that traces global mental health collapse directly back to smartphone usage, Jonathan Haidt (Social psychologist, NYU professor, bestselling author) reveals w...

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 drug overdose, Betty Guadagno left her body and had a real NDE that revealed higher truths about suffering, purpose, and the afterlife. She experienced her parents’ tragic double...

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 drug overdose, Betty Guadagno left her body and had a real NDE that revealed higher truths about suffering, purpose, and the afterlife. She experienced her parents’ tragic double...

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-bending episode, Dr. Julia Mossbridge breaks down:

- How to boost your intuition using neuroscience and self-compassion

- Simple, research-backed techniques to enhance yo...

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-bending episode, Dr. Julia Mossbridge breaks down:

- How to boost your intuition using neuroscience and self-compassion

- Simple, research-backed techniques to enhance yo...

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 traps are fueling mental health issues. He dives into the dark rise of GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) and society’s toxic beauty obsession, while unco...

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 traps are fueling mental health issues. He dives into the dark rise of GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) and society’s toxic beauty obsession, while unco...

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 digital surveillance race ahead, threatening to sever us from our consciousness, our DNA, and even our souls.

He unpacks the manipulation of m...

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 digital surveillance race ahead, threatening to sever us from our consciousness, our DNA, and even our souls.

He unpacks the manipulation of m...