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Author: Mayim Bialik

  • Chelsea Handler: Unpack Delayed Grief

    Chelsea Handler: Unpack Delayed Grief
    Chelsea Handler: Unpack Delayed Grief

    Chelsea Handler (Dear Chelsea Podcast, comedian, television host, best-selling author) stops by to discuss the importance of unpacking trauma and delayed grief. She opens up about growing up in a dysfunctional home, and how the trauma of losing her older brother impacted her entire family and reinforced her commitment to spreading humor. Chelsea explains the journey of her relationship with alcohol, her recent decision to begin therapy, and her life-changing ayahuasca experience. She considers her prior fear of commitment and sense of distrust toward men, and her current healthy relationship with fellow comedian Jo Koy. Chelsea reveals how not having children of her own has allowed her to show up for other people’s children, what she would do if she weren’t in comedy, and why it’s always been especially important to her to highlight other women.

    Mayim breaks down craniosacral therapy and shares mental health and interpersonal guidelines for maintaining a healthy relationship in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    See Chelsea on Tour: https://www.chelseahandler.com/

    Chelsea’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dear-chelsea/id1563085598

  • Molly Ringwald: Avoid Absorbing Too Much Pain

    Molly Ringwald: Avoid Absorbing Too Much Pain
    Molly Ringwald: Avoid Absorbing Too Much Pain

    Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, The Kissing Booth 3) joins us to discuss the things she admires and regrets about starring in John Hughes’ movies. Mayim and Molly bond over their early roles on Facts of Life, coping with rejection at an early age, and Mayim opens up about why she has resonated with many of Molly’s roles. Molly reveals the reasons she left Hollywood to move to France in her early 20’s, and considers whether the responsibility of art is to change or reflect society. She discusses starting therapy as a teenager to treat depression and anxiety and her meditation processes, from body scans to gardening. Mayim considers the ways anxiety can be tied to the prevalence of technology in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    Molly’s Books: https://iammollyringwald.com/when-it-happens-to-you

     

  • Alyson Stoner: Create Space to Try

    Alyson Stoner: Create Space to Try
    Alyson Stoner: Create Space to Try

    Alyson Stoner (Step Up, Cheaper by the Dozen, Co-Founder of Movement Genius, author of Mind Body Pride: The 7-Step Guide to Deeper Inner Connection) joins us to discuss the role physical movement plays in promotion of mental and emotional health. She details her childhood in the entertainment industry, growing up around abuse and addiction, and how focusing on the mind-body connection serves as a grounding tool from those stressors. Alyson opens up about her experiences with using disordered eating as a coping mechanism, being disowned by her faith community for her sexuality, and her alexithymia diagnosis. She considers the therapeutic benefits she receives from dance, physical symptoms of being disconnected from one’s body, and the importance of implementing full body awareness into therapy. Mayim breaks down the process of training the brain to achieve certain psychological and emotional responses in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.  

    FREE 30 DAYS OF ACCESS + ALYSON’S BOOK “MIND BODY MOVEMENT”: https://www.movementgenius.com/offers/75a6D9pa

    Alyson Stoner’s Book: https://www.alysonstoner.com/e-book-landing-page

     

  • Jenny Taitz: You Only Fail if you Bail

    Jenny Taitz: You Only Fail if you Bail
    Jenny Taitz: You Only Fail if you Bail

    Dr. Jenny Taitz (Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UCLA and licensed clinical psychologist board certified in cognitive behavioral therapy) is back to answer listener questions about disordered eating, her personal path to becoming a therapist, and the resources she recommends for aspiring psychologists. Dr. Taitz discusses the causes of disordered eating, suggests when to seek help, and the types of treatments she advocates. She considers social media’s role in the increased prevalence of body image issues, the benefits of dialectical behavior therapy in regulating emotions, and tips to be more mindful and assertive. Mayim and Dr. Taitz discuss the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy, the differences between short and long term therapy, and strategies to manage anxiety while public speaking. Mayim explains EMDR and how it may be used to help treat PTSD in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    Jenny’s Books: https://drjennytaitz.com/books/

    Jenny’s Articles: https://drjennytaitz.com/media/

  • Kel Mitchell: No Mistakes, Just Lessons

    Kel Mitchell: No Mistakes, Just Lessons
    Kel Mitchell: No Mistakes, Just Lessons

    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 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 his childhood in the southside of Chicago where he lost loved ones to gun and gang violence and the trauma young celebrities face in Hollywood. He discusses getting married at an early age and dealing with anxiety stemming from confusion over whether people loved him for his comedy characters or his true self. Kel opens up about his suicide attempt, how his faith led him to pursue a path toward mental wellness, and his journey to becoming a youth pastor. Mayim and Kel consider the mental health impact of living in communities touched by violence and intergenerational trauma.  

    Mayim explains the long-term effects of complicated grief on the brain in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything. 

    Kel Mitchell’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Mode-Days-Level-Faith/dp/1400229189

  • Nikki Glaser: The Drug of Feelings

    Nikki Glaser: The Drug of Feelings
    Nikki Glaser: The Drug of Feelings

    Nikki Glaser (The Nikki Glaser Podcast, FBoy Island, Nikki Glaser: Bangin’) stops by to discuss the importance of being present and feeling your feelings. She opens up about being raised by an anxious parent, her relationship with her parents before, during, and after therapy, and the sensory issues she struggled with as a child. Nikki reveals the origins of her previous suicidal thoughts, how she went from being scared of boys to being known for her overtly sexual humor, and why she is considering a transition away from stand-up comedy. She discusses her disordered eating and body images issues, losing a friend to suicide, and her decision to stop drinking. Mayim and Nikki consider the benefits of weighted blankets, explore sex drives and feelings of attachment, and explain why they’re grateful social media didn’t exist when they were young. Mayim explains the neuroscience behind picky eating in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything. 

    The Nikki Glaser Podcast: https://www.nikkiglaser.com/page/podcast

    See Nikki Glaser on Tour: https://www.nikkiglaser.com/page/tour

  • David Poses: Get to the Root of Addiction

    David Poses: Get to the Root of Addiction
    David Poses: Get to the Root of Addiction

    David Poses (speaker, expert, activist, author of The Weight of Air) discusses the intersection of addiction and mental health. He opens up about becoming addicted to heroin in an attempt to treat his depression after learning about it in a school drug education program, and how he was able to function on and effectively hide his addiction to the drug. Mayim and David debate the benefits and disadvantages of 12-step programs and consider how society’s need for instant gratification may contribute to the ongoing opioid epidemic. They discuss the need to change our perceptions about those with substance abuse issues and restructure the way we view mental illness in general. Mayim explains the effects of marijuana on depression in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    David Poses’ Book: https://davidposes.com/the-weight-of-air

  • Vishen Lakhiani: Practical Steps to Follow Your Heart & Generate Self-Love

    Vishen Lakhiani: Practical Steps to Follow Your Heart & Generate Self-Love
    Vishen Lakhiani: Practical Steps to Follow Your Heart & Generate Self-Love

    Vishen Lakhiani (Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, author of The Buddha & The Badass and The Code of the Extraordinary Mind) opens up about his inspiration for starting Mindvalley, an award-winning education movement with millions of students worldwide. He details his past struggles with suicidal thoughts before making the decision to go against the grain and chase his dreams, shaping his own life free from judgement or stigma. After defining what it means to be an entrepreneur, Vishen teaches us how to be “unfuckwithable,” practical exercises we can all do to generate self-love, and a 2-minute appreciation technique. He asks the three most important questions that lead to success and highlights the importance of setting end goals and protecting your sleep. Mayim and Vishen discuss the way science says we should meditate, the benefits of speed reading, and the pros and cons of thinking ten years into the future.

    Vishen Lakhiani’s Books: https://www.vishen.com/codex

  • Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mayim’s Mantra & The Gravity of Gratitude

    Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mayim’s Mantra & The Gravity of Gratitude
    Bevisode with Mayim’s Mom! Mayim’s Mantra & The Gravity of Gratitude

    Bev breaks down previous episodes in our fifth Bevisode installment! This week, Bev reacts to a hefty slot of episodes including: Jackson Galaxy’s guardrails and involution, reinventing yourself creatively like Melissa Bernstein, and all things aging with Dr. Small. She considers Rabbi Steve Leder’s stance on decluttering and sanctification of the mundane, Dr. Jenny Taitz’ approach to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and empathizes with Steve Hassan. Bev responds to Kelly Clarkson and Hunter McGrady’s mantras and writes her own mantra for Mayim. She relates to Moshe Kasher’s childhood, reveals her love language like Oliver Hudson, and shares the compassion she feels for Jennette McCurdy’s experience as a child star. 

  • Tig Notaro: Find Comfort in Simplicity

    Tig Notaro: Find Comfort in Simplicity
    Tig Notaro: Find Comfort in Simplicity

    Tig Notaro (Tig Notaro: Drawn , Don’t Ask Tig podcast, Tig & Cheryl: True Story podcast) drops by to discuss how her chaotic childhood and health struggles shaped her into the talented stand-up comedian she is today. She details her musical background, dropping out of school, and the confusing feelings she had about her sexuality. She opens up about the most difficult time in her life – dealing with a serious medical condition, losing her mother, and going through a breakup, all within the span of a few months. Tig reveals the things that bring her comfort in the mental health space before Mayim breaks down the neuroscience behind coping mechanisms in another installment of Ask Mayim Anything.

    Tig Notaro’s Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/im-just-a-person-tig-notaro?variant=32205530267682

    “Don’t Ask Tig” podcast: https://www.dontasktig.org/

    “Tig & Cheryl: True Story” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tig-and-cheryl-true-story/id1530100372