Mayim explains the benefits and historical role of meditation with her former colleague and UCLA PHD graduate buddy Sam Harris. Sam talks about his journey discovering mindfulness through an altered state as a teenager which led him to a life dedicated to encouraging others to get in touch with their base desires through a meditative … Read more
Mayim brings out the introspective and reflective side of Sofia – one of the podcast world’s biggest stars as they breakdown how she became the fierce, independent, and outspoken woman she is today. This spicy episode brings out Mayim’s inner millennial as she and Sofia cover anxiety, boundaries, and sexual health. Sofia, an outspoken and … Read more
Mayim explains the neurobiology of trauma and reveals her own experience working to overcome a traumatic event. Rick details the ground-breaking research his lab is doing using MDMA to treat PTSD. Rick and Mayim discuss everything from the ancient cultural origins of psychedelics and explore the “unified mystical experience of oneness” that is often brought … Read more
Mayim gets starstruck and emotional talking with NYT best selling author, Oprah Book club alum, and featured Goop friend Glennon Doyle. Mayim and Glennon bond about the challenges of being publically vulnerable and the emotional toll it takes to share authentically. We discuss blended families, making relationships work, and how to improve communication when both … Read more
Mayim breaks down how the neurochemical basis of women’s hormones and the impacts of the menstrual cycle on their bodies and minds. Mayim also covers how our understanding of women’s health has changed over time, including a brief overview of what Freud got wrong. Activists Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein discuss their most recent project … Read more
Mayim’s reunion with Big Bang Theory co-star explores Kunal’s childhood and path to becoming an actor – including getting punched in the face by Mark Harmon on NCIS. While Kunal is known for his acting, his instagram account Buddha in Jeans shares deep spiritual wisdom which Kunal brings with him to this episode. He discusses … Read more
Cheyenne Jackson’s journey began as a closeted musical-loving kid in a tiny town in Idaho. He has gone on to star in 7 broadway shows and a mirriade of film and TV projects. He’s currently co-starring as Mayim’s love interest in their new Fox show Call Me Kat. In this episode, Cheyenne opens up and … Read more
Mayim Breaks down the chemical and environmental aspects of addiction and The Big Bang Theory actor John Ross Bowie shares his story of being an angry young man who turned to alcohol to numb his pain. This touching exploration of John’s journey allows him to share aspects of his sobriety and his struggles as a … Read more
Bill Prady, co-creator of “The Big Bang Theory,” discusses how he came up with the idea to make a show about socially challenged scientists. What many may not know is that Prady himself is on the autism spectrum. Mayim explains “neuro-a typical’ and sensory overload, Bill opens up about his quirks and challenges and shares … Read more
Mayim breaks down how our overall stress can have real physical impacts and Iliza Shlesinger discusses being a female stand up comedian among men in her profession, how we as a society struggle to communicate, and how her hectic work life caught up with her in the form of debilitating nerve pain. This plus lots … Read more