Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

MBB LIVE FROM SXSW 2024: The Science of Spirituality & Well-Being

Jun 13, 2024

Mayim Bialik & Jonathan delve into the intersection of Science & Spirituality at SXSW 2024. Topics include mind-body connection, altered states of consciousness, power of prayer & meditation, and accessing transcendental experiences without drugs. They explore brain plasticity, default mode network, interconnectedness of mind, body, & spirit, near-death experiences, and the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

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The podcast explores the physiological impacts of past experiences on the mind and body.

Connecting with something greater can have positive physical and emotional effects.

Altered states of consciousness, whether induced by drugs or mindfulness, offer potential healing benefits.

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The Evolution of 'The Breakdown' Podcast

The podcast delves into the evolution and inspiration behind the creation of 'The Breakdown' podcast. Mya Bialik and Jonathan Cohen discuss the podcast's origins, originally conceived before the challenges of the COVID-19 era. The initial focus of the podcast was on mental health and deep personal conversations. Subsequently, the podcast transitioned into engaging in profound discussions with guests, inviting vulnerability and deep storytelling.

Intro

2min

Evolution of Podcast on Mental Health and Personal Growth

11min

Exploring the Mind-Body Connection and Sleep Technology

5min

The Impact of Spirituality on Mental and Physical Well-being

15min

Exploring Brain Plasticity and Spiritual Growth

2min

Exploring Altered States of Consciousness and Spiritual Connection

7min

Exploring the Default Mode Network and its Role in Mental Well-Being

3min

Exploring interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit through various modalities

18min

What does it mean to seek out a life of meaning, a sense of wonder and connection, to something greater than ourselves in a way that increases our overall WELLNESS?

Does the body need a transcendental connection in order to be whole?

Mayim & Jonathan are LIVE from SXSW 2024 to break down the intersection of SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY!!!

We're unpacking all things mind, body, & spirit, including:

- Physiological impacts of our minds being shaped by past experiences, perceptions, and thoughts

- How mind-body stress can impact the autonomic nervous system and lead to psychosomatic illness & chronic pain

- Positive physical & emotional effects of connecting with something greater than ourselves through altered states of consciousness (either with the use of psychedelic drugs or holistic mindfulness practices)

Mayim and Jonathan reflect on scientific evidence of mind-body connection, intergenerational trauma, the body’s system of interconnectedness, auras & energy, and other concepts that were previously dismissed as pseudoscience.

They explain:

- Science behind power of prayer & meditation and their ties to gratitude & resilience

- Why transcendental experiences could hold the potential to cure society's deepest suffering

- What is actually happening to the brain when we are in an altered state?

- How we can access these states without the use of drugs

- Correlation between near death experiences & DMT

- Interstitiums, microbiomes, fascia work, memory retrieval, the Akashic records & collective consciousness

Mayim and Jonathan also discuss the Default Mode Network, from its regulation with drugs like psilocybin and why it can cause some to struggle with maintaining feelings of connection when they return from an altered state, to its role in planning, decision-making, goal-directed behaviors, connecting the brain and spirit, and processing memory and emotion.

PLUS, they explore where they think the intersection of science and spirituality is headed next!

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Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

MBB LIVE FROM SXSW 2024: The Science of Spirituality & Well-Being

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Evolution of 'The Breakdown' Podcast

Exploring the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

The Intersection of Science and Spirituality

The Role of Psychedelics in Mental Health

Psilocybin and Altered States of Consciousness

Collective Consciousness and Universal Connection

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