Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Whitney Cummings discusses reparenting the inner child, struggles with addiction, and fear of not being heard. She shares insights on anxiety, manifestation, parenting fears, and humor as coping. The podcast delves into childhood trauma, self-awareness, and breaking generational patterns for healthier parenting.

Learn about the concept of Indigo Children and their unique characteristics. Explore the benefits of subscription projects for kids. Understand the concept of auras and energy bodies, and learn about the connection to physical health. Discover the scientific aspects of chakra systems and their impact on the body and mind.

Dr. Daniel Amen discusses the flaws in psychiatry, the effects of mold exposure and traumatic brain injury on mental illness, the impact of toxins in products and foods, and the importance of identifying the root cause of depression. He also talks about the science of supplements, spirituality in prescriptions, trauma reprocessing in psychedelics, and his preferred forms of therapy.

Reality TV star and podcast host Jack Osbourne opens up about his struggles with substance abuse, his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and the toll his family's reality show took on him. He reflects on using humor as a defense mechanism, his jiu jitsu practice as meditation, and removing shame from his relationship with his daughters.

It’s another episode of Ask Mayim Anything! Mayim answers your questions about her tattoos and the meanings behind them, food service on sets, and she reveals the strangest place she’s ever slept. She breaks down alexithymia, agoraphobia and when to seek help for it, how dyslexic brains differ from neurotypical brains, and the science behind startle reflexes. Mayim tackles your parenting questions, from combating overstimulation as a parent and parent-child attachment styles, to coping with parents who don’t want to be grandparents to your kids and tips of parenting older adopted children. She also reflects on whether or not therapy can actually make you worse off and the purpose of revisiting trauma.BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about struggles with depression and CPTSD, her marriage to Will Smith, growing up in a household with substance abuse, meeting Tupac, her courtship with Will, and their open relationship. They discuss the taboo of therapy, women being held responsible for men's actions, and somatic tracking.

Justine Bateman, writer, director, producer, author, discusses the societal fears about aging, societal norms shaping perception of beauty, and the pressures to conform. They explore confronting irrational fears, societal value placed on different groups, and the impact of filters and cosmetic enhancements on perception of beauty.

Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Mr. Show) opens up about his recent near-death heart attack and the perspective it gave him, how he channels his fear, anxiety, and anger into his comedy, and how imposter syndrome has fit into the arc of his career. He breaks down the shame instilled into him throughout his Catholic upbringing, what it was like to watch his friends find fame before he did, and navigating his work ethic while still being around for his kids. Bob discusses the significance of the Hollywood strikes and the origins of his new book of poems he made with his kids. Bob’s daughter Erin joins the Breakdown to describe the creative process of working with her dad.NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Israel-Hamas conflict. Our hope is that MBB can be a positive distraction from what's going on in the world.Bob Odenkirk's new book, Zilot & Other Important Rhymes: https://a.co/d/7fDttFaBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell-Horner discusses her career, writing books, and lessons from American culture. She talks about her experience as Ginger Spice, the significance of being a redhead, and her intuition in standing up for the Spice Girls' hit song. Mayim serenades Geri with Yiddish songs, and they discuss songwriting, becoming a mom, and the importance of self-worth.

Manti Te’o, former NFL player, discusses enduring a public catfishing scandal and his journey of self-discovery. He talks about the giving nature of his Samoan culture, the double-edged sword of having a public persona, and the impact of the devastating fires in Hawaii. He reflects on growing up as a college athlete in the public eye, the importance of family responsibility, and the significance of faith and curiosity in understanding others' lives. They also touch on navigating fame, staying grounded, and supporting Maui relief efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture.