Alanis Morissette (singer, songwriter, musician) breaks down different versions of restoration, the dangers of intolerance and a lack of boundary-setting, and the beauty of anger as a catalyst for positive change. She explains why meditation may not be for everyone, the benefits of guided meditations, and her approach to creating her new meditation album. Al ... Show More
Today
Part Two: Your Brain Might Be Lying. The Scientific Explanation for Cellular Memory, Why Universal Intelligence Can Be Found In Nature and How Past Memory Is Actually Changeable | Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin
Are Your Memories Lying to You? Neuroscientist Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin—NYU clinical associate professor, research fellow, and author of One Hand Clapping—joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to BREAK OPEN everything we thought we knew about memory, consciousness, evolution, and the futur ... Show More
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Yesterday
Your Brain Might Be Lying. The Scientific Explanation for Cellular Memory, Why Universal Intelligence Can Be Found In Nature and How Past Memory Is Actually Changeable | Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin
Are Your Memories Lying to You? Neuroscientist Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin—NYU clinical associate professor, research fellow, and author of One Hand Clapping—joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to BREAK OPEN everything we thought we knew about memory, consciousness, evolution, and the futur ... Show More
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Nov 21
20 Signs You Might Be Neurodivergent. The Danger of Online Self-Diagnosis and How Better Understanding Our Brains Can Improve Our Lives.
Are You Really Neurodivergent — or Just Relating to the Traits? In this mind-opening episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Mayim and Jonathan dive deep into the fascinating, complicated, and sometimes confusing world of neurodivergence — from self-diagnosis pitfalls to the superpo ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2022
The joy of being an unwilling traveler through life, by Maya Shankar
<p>Maya Shankar is a cognitive neuroscientist and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans. As a girl, she struggles with taking things too seriously: herself, the sufferings of others, the hypothetical misfortunes she imagines for the future. She turns to her f ... Show More
30m 51s
Mar 2023
Compassion Meditation, Day 1 Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life Meditations
Do a loving-kindness meditation for yourself and others. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life Series, Episodes 1052-1058. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state o ... Show More
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Mar 2023
Let Go of Fear, Day 7 Shift Out of a Negative Mood Meditations
Release tension and anxiety by letting go of negative thoughts. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Manage Negative Moods Meditation series, Episodes 870-876. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a ... Show More
15m 12s
May 2023
Setting Self-Care Boundaries, Day 5 Gentle Self-Care Meditations
Be guided in a meditation to set important boundaries so you can give yourself the self-care you need. This week's series of meditations guide you on a journey of self-care to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Meditation Series Gentle Self-Care, Epis ... Show More
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