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  • Alanis Morissette: Self-Care is No Longer a Luxury

    Alanis Morissette: Self-Care is No Longer a Luxury
    Alanis Morissette: Self-Care is No Longer a Luxury

    Alanis Morissette (singer, songwriter, musician) breaks down different versions of restoration, the dangers of intolerance and a lack of boundary-setting, and the beauty of anger as a catalyst for positive change. She explains why meditation may not be for everyone, the benefits of guided meditations, and her approach to creating her new meditation album. Alanis opens up about the origins of her disordered eating, her prophetic visions about her career, and the dangers of turning anger inward. Mayim and Jonathan discuss the reasons we project our parents’ relationship onto our own partners, cranial sacral therapy, and what it means to truly rest. Stick around until the end to hear Mayim sing and dissect Alanis lyrics!

    Alanis Morissette’s Meditation Album: https://orcd.co/thestormbeforethecalm

    See Alanis Morissette on Tour: https://alanis.com/events

  • Candace Cameron Bure: Have Grace in Everything You Do

    Candace Cameron Bure: Have Grace in Everything You Do
    Candace Cameron Bure: Have Grace in Everything You Do

    Candace Cameron Bure (Full House actress, producer, director, author) joins us to discuss her transition from child star to wife and mom, her 4 secrets to a happy marriage, and Bob Saget’s impact on her life and her grief journey after his passing. Mayim recounts auditioning for Candace’s role as “D.J. Tanner” on Full House . She and Candace consider how structure from child acting has impacted their adult personalities, and how that structure was both a source of comfort and cause of harm that led to disordered eating. They discuss the importance of sex physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and Mayim breaks down sex as a communication tool in relationships. Candace, Mayim, and Jonathan take part in a fun and meaningful “Gratitude Challenge”!

    Take Candace Cameron Bure’s Gratitude Challenge yourself here!: https://candacecbure.com/gratitude/

    Candace Cameron Bure’s Clothing Line: https://www.qvc.com/fashion/candace-cameron-bure/_/N-lgltZ13kj9af/c.html

  • Reggie Watts: Seek Different Points of View

    Reggie Watts: Seek Different Points of View
    Reggie Watts: Seek Different Points of View

    Reggie Watts (bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedian/Writer/Actor) joins us to break down his experiences with depression and psychedelics, the science behind addiction and improvisation, and his plans after The Late Late Show with James Corden comes to an end. He discusses growing up on air force bases and as one of the only POC in his town, the factors from his childhood that influenced his humor and creativity, and what the Seattle grunge music scene was really like in the 90’s. Reggie opens up about experiencing depression derived from body image issues, a bottleneck in creativity, and the current state of humanity. He considers how psychedelics can be used as tools to gain self-understanding, shares the importance of incorporating transcendental experiences into everyday life, and he and Jonathan bond over their optimism about technology.

    Reggie Watts’ Band, Wajatta: https://wajatta.lnk.to/down

    Reggie Watts’ App, WattsApp: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wattsapp-by-reggie-watts/id1489429381

  • Charlamagne Tha God: Harness Your Superpowers

    Charlamagne Tha God: Harness Your Superpowers
    Charlamagne Tha God: Harness Your Superpowers

    Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club radio show, Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week, bestselling author, philanthropist) discusses his journey to discovering his true self apart from his famous radio persona, how CBT therapy taught him to unlearn, and his positive and frightening encounters with the spirit realm. He opens up about his history with panic attacks, the vigilance he developed while selling drugs, and how anxiety can sometimes be his superpower. Charlamagne details growing up Jehovah’s Witness, why he believes God is a woman, and the origins of his dark sense of humor. He explains why he uses his authentic, unapologetic voice to touch on touchy subjects especially around mental health gaps in the Black community, including the intergenerational trauma and institutional racism that can prevent minorities from seeking support. Mayim and Charlamagne consider anxiety around returning to our hometowns and bond over their love for Marvel comics and Judy Blume books.

    Mental Wealth Alliance: https://www.mentalwealthalliance.com/

    Charlamagne Tha God’s Books: https://www.cthagodworld.com/books

  • Zak Williams: Discover Opportunities for Post-Traumatic Growth

    Zak Williams: Discover Opportunities for Post-Traumatic Growth
    Zak Williams: Discover Opportunities for Post-Traumatic Growth

    Zak Williams (son of the late Robin Williams, mental health advocate, Call For Help Podcast) discusses the benefits and challenges of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). He talks openly about the struggles he faced after the loss of his father, including self-medication with alcohol, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression. Zak and Mayim break down the complexities of death by suicide, public mourning, and the clinical symptoms of PTSD. They explain why law enforcement isn’t always the most well-suited to respond to mental health crisis calls and why individuals in the prison system may not always get the mental health support they need. Jonathan opens up about the survivor’s guilt he faced after his brother’s near fatal car accident, and how the trauma of the event altered his family dynamics.

    Listen to “Call For Help” (Lemonada Media) here: https://link.chtbl.com/CallForHelp

  • Steve-O Part 2: I’ve Beaten Bigger Odds Than This

    Steve-O Part 2: I’ve Beaten Bigger Odds Than This
    Steve-O Part 2: I’ve Beaten Bigger Odds Than This

    Part 2 of our interview with Steve-O! (Jackass, A Hard Kick in the Nuts book, Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast) Steve-O discusses life after clown college, including his job performing as a clown on a cruise ship, finding his bottom, and the intervention that friend and fellow Jackass castmate Johnny Knoxville organized for him. He reveals why he finally decided to take his stay in a mental health facility and sober living home seriously, his advice for those who want to do what he does, and the value enthusiasm has over talent or intellect. Steve-O opens up about feeling funnier now that he lives a sober life than he ever was while he was under the influence, and explains why his value is made up of more than his skills as a performer.

    See Steve-O on Tour: https://www.steveo.com/pages/tour-dates

    Pre-Order Steve-O’s New Book: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/stephen-steve-o-glover/a-hard-kick-in-the-nuts/9780306826771/

    Steve-O’s Podcast: https://www.steveo.com/pages/podcast

  • Steve-O Part 1: There is Nothing a Clown Can’t Do

    Steve-O Part 1: There is Nothing a Clown Can’t Do
    Steve-O Part 1: There is Nothing a Clown Can’t Do

    The first part of our interview with Steve-O (Jackass, A Hard Kick in the Nuts book, Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast), who stops by to discuss his amazing journey to overcome countless odds against him, becoming one of the most well-known, talented stuntmen of all time. He details his family history of substance abuse, failing out of college, and the origins of his affinity for stunt work. He opens up about his own struggles with addiction and road toward sobriety. Steve-O shares his unbelievable experiences in clown college, including auditioning for the exclusive program and breaking down the different types of clowns.

    See Steve-O on Tour: https://www.steveo.com/pages/tour-dates

    Pre-Order Steve-O’s New Book: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/stephen-steve-o-glover/a-hard-kick-in-the-nuts/9780306826771/

    Steve-O’s Podcast: https://www.steveo.com/pages/podcast

  • Andrew Huberman: Regulate Stress in Real Time

    Andrew Huberman: Regulate Stress in Real Time
    Andrew Huberman: Regulate Stress in Real Time

    Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (neuroscientist, host of Huberman Lab Podcast) joins us to talk about the beauty and utility of biology. He provides practical tips for stress regulation and improving sleep, and explains the benefits of natural light and cold exposure. Mayim and Dr. Huberman discuss the neuroscience behind acting and mimicry, the physical symptoms of workaholism, and the correlation between dopamine, focus, and motivation. They consider the use of self-hypnosis to regulate your internal state, the negative side effects of social media on our physical bodies, and what the deprivation of healthy physical connection can lead to. They explain ways to control adrenaline to benefit us in times of crisis, the relationship between our eyes and our internal state, and the origins of EMDR and clinical hypnosis.

    Huberman Lab Podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/category/podcast-episodes/

  • Summer Edition – Dude, Where’s My Spiritual Awakening?

    Summer Edition – Dude, Where’s My Spiritual Awakening?
    Summer Edition – Dude, Where’s My Spiritual Awakening?

    Are you searching for a spiritual awakening? Then join us for our 100th episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown! Mayim and Jonathan reflect on spiritual awakenings explored in the Michael Singer and Byron Katie episodes. They discuss practical parenting applications for Byron Katie’s techniques, including ways to avoid putting your expectations on your kids, the importance of allowing time and space for kids’ to adjust to new situations, and the benefits of prioritizing an emotional connection between parent and child. They explain the limits of trying to intellectualize oneself out of suffering, the differences between reacting and responding, and how spiritual fitness can allow us to overcome “hormonal hijacking.” Mayim and Jonathan open up about their own daily spiritual awakenings, why pausing is undervalued, and the dangers of living for the next adrenaline rush caused by conflict.

  • Summer Edition – Breathe Your Way into Mental Wellness Feat. Drs. Nasseri

    Summer Edition – Breathe Your Way into Mental Wellness Feat. Drs. Nasseri
    Summer Edition – Breathe Your Way into Mental Wellness Feat. Drs. Nasseri

    On this Summer Edition of MBB, Mayim and Jonathan are joined by Mayim’s very own vocal cord surgery doctors, ENT + Anesthesiologist practitioners Doctors Shawn Nasseri and Bita Nasseri! They discuss ways they’re able to manage the mental health of their patients, how stress levels and sleep cycles can impact overall health, and their holistic approach to treating patients. The Drs. Nasseri explain the importance of analyzing your environment and getting to the root causes of symptoms rather than quelling them with medication. They open up about the experience of taking on all of a patient’s anxieties, the physical manifestations of psychological causes, and Eastern vs Western approaches to medicine. Mayim breaks down the science behind recurring nightmares in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    Drs. Nasseri Wellness Shop: https://eukawell.com/collections/all/saline-sprays