Paul Scheer: I Was Too Passive

Paul Scheer: I Was Too Passive

Paul Sheer (hilarious actor, filmmaker, and podcaster) is here to break down the pitfalls of self-diagnosis, the therapeutic power of acknowledging anger, and the significance of agency. He opens up like NEVER BEFORE about his abusive childhood, from how his parents managed to secretly get divorced while he was a kid and how his family secrets impacted his ability to trust into adulthood, to what it means to speak your truth even if it betrays the narratives of others and how he was able to release his anger in order to move forward. He also answers the important question: Does therapy dampen your creativity?? We also discuss: - His late ADHD diagnosis, including his experience with medication and what triggers his spirals - Silver lining of his childhood trauma: Using it to connect with others & how it allowed him to be a better husband and father - How his family’s need to “control the narrative” led to emotional struggle and passivity - Origins of his long-running and widely popular podcast, How Did This Get Made?, and its unexpected impact on the Fast & The Furious franchise - His collections and how they help him connect with his past - Importance of surrounding yourself with creatively challenging people - Healing Nature of Black-and-White Thinking PLUS Mayim opens up about her love for Nicolas Cage! TUNE IN to this hilarious, heartfelt episode today! Paul Scheer's new memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma: https://www.paulscheer.com/my-book BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bill Prady: Origins of Sheldon, Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload

Bill Prady: Origins of Sheldon, Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload

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 intimately about his journey from awkward child and teen to well-adjusted, if eccentric, adult. BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 20211h 7min

Iliza Shlesinger: Hurts to Be Awesome

Iliza Shlesinger: Hurts to Be Awesome

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 of jokes on Ep 3 of the show! BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jan 20211h 26min

Leslie Jordan: Gay, Sober & Fabulous

Leslie Jordan: Gay, Sober & Fabulous

Mayim explores the neurobiology and neuroanatomical differences between gay and straight men while the beloved comedian Leslie Jordan shares his personal struggles with crystal meth and alcoholism. He discusses growing up gay in the south at a time when no one talked about gay rights and he reflects on starting his first serious relationship in his 50s and how sobriety has allowed him access to aspects of his mental health and love life he had never experienced. BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Jan 20211h

Grace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety

Grace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety

Mayim & Grace Helbig break down anxiety - why we have it and how it impacts many of us.   Grace takes us on a journey through her childhood as a young comedian and why she chose to become a "comedian from home."  Grace also shares hilarious anecdotes about how she has managed her anxiety, her dating life, difficult conversations, and a flourishing career. Grace reveals her inspiration for pursuing a graduate degree in Depth psychology and puts on her doctor hat to offer Mayim and Jonathan some needed advice.  BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jan 20211h 43min

Introducing Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Introducing Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Armed with a Phd in Neuroscience and plenty of personal experience, Mayim Bialik connects with special guests and breaks down the things that make us break down. Episodes include insightful interviews, personal stories, practical advice, and signs to watch out for. See www.bialikbreakdown.com to 'Ask Mayim Anything' and have a chance to get your question answered on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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