Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

By: Mayim Bialik
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  • Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown is a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Neuroscientist Mayim Bialik combines her academic background with vast personal experience to provide listeners with valuable practical advice focusing on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging an understanding of the mind-body connection. Nothing is off limits as Mayim breaks it down with an amazing collection of guests.
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  • Overcome Negativity & Find Common Ground Amongst Online Hate & Political Division to Improve Your Health, with Mindset Expert Dr. Jamil Zaki
    Sep 17 2024

    Is Negativity RUINING Your Health?

    Are we really as DIVIDED as Online Hate would lead us to believe?

    Have we got the episode for you, and just in time for a stressful U.S. Election Season!

    Did you know that being a cynic might be doing serious damage to your body and mind? Dr. Jamil Zaki (Stanford psychology professor, Director of Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, author of HOPE FOR CYNICS) is here to explain the shocking ways Negativity affects your Brain, how your TRUST ISSUES are messing with your Health, and proven methods to FIGHT OFF Negativity & BOOST Empathy!

    He reveals practical tips for coping with political discourse, the HIDDEN DANGERS of raising kids in a fearful world, how the news, social media, and politicians use negativity to control us, and why cynicism kills creativity and how to revive it.

    Dr. Zaki also breaks down:

    - How our negative perceptions of people & the world can cause anxiety, depression & isolation

    - Why cynics feel ‘smarter’ but suffer more

    - The REAL reason cynicism and skepticism are NOT the same

    - How negative thoughts could be physically warping your brain

    - The dark side of mistrust in our institutions

    - Which jobs should NEVER hire a cynic

    - 3 eye-opening questions to spot if you’re a cynic

    - Why teachers are especially prone to cynicism

    - Why our perception of danger is skyrocketing even as crime drops

    - The impact of global suffering on young minds

    - Tips for teaching kids mindfulness to combat negativity

    And just in case the idea of "blind optimism" makes you itchy, Dr. Zaki details the difference between "toxic positivity" and hopeful skepticism.

    Don’t miss out on this eye-opening exploration of whether we’re a BROKEN SPECIES or just trapped in a BROKEN SYSTEM - TUNE IN to MBB today!

    Jamil Zaki's new book, Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness: https://www.jamil-zaki.com/hope-for-cynics

    Also check out: jamil-zaki.com

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Ask Mayim Anything #7: You Might Be in a Toxic Relationship! Plus Election Madness, Understanding Hoarding, Dating with Autism, and Menopause & Mental Health
    Sep 12 2024

    Warning Signs You Might Be in a Toxic Relationship

    Tips for Helping a Loved One with Hoarding Tendencies

    What are Dating Tips for those on the Autism Spectrum looking for TRUE LOVE?

    How does Menopause & Perimenopause impact Mental Health?

    What are some coping strategies for making it through the stressful upcoming U.S. election?

    Mayim answers these questions and MORE on another episode of Ask Mayim Anything!

    PLUS, stay tuned to hear Mayim's DATING TIPS for those on the Autism Spectrum looking for TRUE LOVE....

    MAYIM BREAKS DOWN:

    - Dating Tips for those on the Autism Spectrum from the lens of TBBT's "Sheldon Cooper" & "Amy Farrah Fowler"!

    - The 3 Types of "Unsafe" People

    - Tips on Combating Re-entering the Dating Pool

    - Red Flags Single Parents should look out for when Dating Someone New

    - "Multiple Intelligence Theory" & which Careers are Best Suited for each Intelligence Type

    - Why she Relates more to the Character of "Sheldon" than "Amy"

    She tackles your questions about toxic relationships, from the true definition of love bombing and common phrases abusers use, to ways social media can heighten an already problematic relationship.

    Mayim also reflects on how our brains are primed to be addicted to the news cycle, coping strategies to make it through big & complicated world events, signs you might be experiencing election stress, and how to talk with loved ones about the Middle East crisis.

    TUNE IN to see if your question was answered this episode!!!

    For Resources on Leaving a Domestic Violence Situation, head to: TheHotline.org

    VeryWellMind’s "What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?" Quiz: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-kind-of-intelligence-do-you-have-3867398

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    • YouTube.com/mayimbialik
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Proven Ways To Heal, Find Purpose & Expand Consciousness to Change Your Life, with Deepak Chopra!
    Sep 10 2024

    Incredible Secrets About Healing & Consciousness Revealed by Deepak Chopra!

    The WORLD FAMOUS mind-body expert, bestselling author of over 93 books, and founder of the Chopra Foundation, Dr. Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, FRCP, unveils RADICAL PROOF that all of our consciousnesses are intertwined....PLUS his Foolproof Equation for Happiness!

    From his journey through conventional medicine to his mind-blowing pivot into the mind-body connection, Deepak dives deep into how our society is making us sick and what to do about it.

    He explains how to reduce stress, experience reality beyond our 5 senses, why science desperately needs spirituality, and exposes the truth about psychedelics (including his own experience with LSD as a teenager)!

    He discusses the 4 QUESTIONS you MUST ask to achieve ultimate awakening, why we’re trapped in a “socially induced hallucination”, and how gratitude unlocks your soul’s potential.

    Deepak Chopra also breaks down:

    - Are psychedelics a shortcut to higher consciousness, or do the risks outweigh the benefits?

    - His mind-blowing experience with LSD as part of a Harvard research study & how it shaped his beliefs on compassion and healing

    - How our mood and surroundings can change your biology & ability to heal

    - Why spiritual people heal faster from illness

    - Practical ways to find peace and unleash creativity anywhere you’re at, even the most loud/stressful environments

    - A game-changing definition of LOVE that will reshape your world

    - His groundbreaking exploration of AI as a health tool

    And don’t miss his thoughts on why we need to heal our current trauma to protect our future generations!

    Join us for this epic journey into the science of spirituality and the future of healing - TUNE IN to MBB today!

    Deepak Chopra’s Sages & Scientists Harvard Symposium: https://www.sagesandscientists.org/

    Deepak Chopra's latest book, DIGITAL DHARMA: https://www.deepakchopra.com/book/digital-dharma/

    Deepak Chopra's A.I, Digital Deepak: https://digitaldeepak.ai/

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    1 hr and 52 mins

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So impressed!

Absolutely loved the break down style and authentic humble conversations. It's all about delivery in being received, and this is truly on point!

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Real Conversation

I enjoy the honest conversation and Mayim is great and breaking it down. Fascinating guests.

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wonderful conversation

Very informative! I learn so much Breakdown podcasts.1 of the best podcasts out there Highly recommend. This episode is fabulous if you're contemplating Meditate

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Love this a podcast

Since I first started listening, I have learned so much not just about myself, but others as well!!

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The helpfulness of the podcasts

I like that people would spend time out of their day to help others, which this podcast is doing.

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A great listen no matter who you are

Mayim covers a variety of topics, typically mental health related, but always from a scientific perspective. She is open and honest about her own experiences which translates to the listener feeling like she is your new best friend. She's funny, intelligent and though provoking.

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Fantastic episode. Thank you Mayim and Leslie!

This episode had me weeping. Thank you Mayim and Leslie for sharing his life story, struggle with addiction, depression, coming out as gay and living his life on his terms in a homophobic society. He lived it all with such grace and love for others that Leslie is truly an inspiration. I only wish he had more time on this planet. <3

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Such an amazing concept

I love that these episodes are well articulated and intelligent. I have a “wow moment” in nearly every episode and it has opened up many new subjects that I can relate to and research. The episodes contain so much information from many voices and points of view but are easily communicated with humor and empathy. Love it

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Love the episode with Kunal.

I HAD to take notes. I can not tell you how many times I have listened to it. Honestly I take notes on alot of your episodes. However, with that one I pulled over to take notes.

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Amazing

Such a great episode. I cried several times and learned so much. I paused the episode and bought the book. It arrives tomorrow and I'm so excited to read it.

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