When people think of the host of the podcast Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, they might picture Blossom. If they're too young to know that TV show, they may know Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory. Or they might recognize the actress from hosting the game show Jeopardy! What most people may not know is that Bialik studied neuroscience for twelve years and has a PhD in it from UCLA. She has also experienced many mental health challenges, from anxiety to clinical depression. She's been in therapy for most of her adult life. She says she has tried any antidepressant medication known to humans. While talking about it makes her feel vulnerable, she's willing to do it on her podcast for the greater good.
On Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, the host shares the mic with her life partner, Jonathan Cohen. The couple decided to start the podcast amid the COVID-19 lockdowns. During that time, it felt like many people started to feel anxiety but couldn't put words to it. Having both personal and academic knowledge of the topic, Bialik felt like she could provide information as well as relief. She wanted to dismantle the stigma that mental health has and learn how to heal along with her listeners.
In each episode, Bialik and Cohen talk about struggles that range from Dyslexia to PTSD. Bialik reviews the definitions and symptoms of every condition, while Cohen asks questions. The pair shares their personal experiences with those mental health issues. They also discuss coping mechanisms.
But the most intriguing part of the show is the guests who come on and are candid about their mental health. Big names such as Alanis Morissette and Dustin Hoffman have bared their hearts on the show. Stars like Sarah Silverman and Matthew McConaughey are not afraid to open up, either. Rosie O'Donnell, Kunal Nayyar, and Jeannette McCurdy have also guested. They all join forces to make discussing mental health less taboo. New episodes of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown debut weekly.
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