logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
1h 10m

Atsuko Okatsuka: I Was Kidnapped and Bro...

MAYIM BIALIK
About this episode
Atsuko Okatsuka (stand-up comedian) joins us in studio to discuss her “Scooby-Doo” brand of comedy, her parents meeting on a Japanese dating show, and how her mom’s schizophrenia impacted her childhood. She opens up about why it’s difficult for her to identify her own needs, how navigating the uncertainty of her childhood led her to disordered eating, and re ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
Part Two: Atheist Dies on the Operating Table, Meets Her Spirit Guide, and Sent Back With 12 Messages to Share on Love, Connections & Why We Are Never Alone | Nancy Rynes
What if time isn’t real, multiple timelines exist simultaneously, and your consciousness can leave your body?In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Nancy Rynes (scientist, geologist, archaeologist, artist, inspirational speaker, and author of Awakenings from the Light: 12 L ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 3
Atheist Dies on the Operating Table, Meets Her Spirit Guide, and Sent Back With 12 Messages to Share on Love, Connections & Why We Are Never Alone | Nancy Rynes
What if time isn’t real, multiple timelines exist simultaneously, and your consciousness can leave your body?In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Nancy Rynes (scientist, geologist, archaeologist, artist, inspirational speaker, and author of Awakenings from the Light: 12 L ... Show More
57m 51s
Oct 30
Re-Air: #1 Body Language Expert Explains Subtle Cues Impact Everything From Dating To Work Promotions | Vanessa Van Edwards
What if the way you say “hello” is holding you back in life?This week, we’re revisiting our episode with Vanessa Van Edwards: body language expert, behavioral researcher, and founder of Science of People. She shares powerful insights from her bestselling book Cues: Master the Sec ... Show More
1h 25m
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2022
Episode 1343 - Atsuko Okatsuka
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has familiarity with garages. But unlike Marc, she didn’t start a podcast in one. She lived in one with her mother and grandmother for seven years, as three generations of immigrant women dealt with cramped quarters, eating disorders and schizophrenia. At ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2020
We Are Atsuko Okatsuka
In episode 141, the girls are joined by comedian Atsuko Okatsuka to talk about her experience immigrating to America and living as an undocumented immigrant, finding her way into comedy, dancing with her grandmother, and so much more!! Follow her at @AtsukoComedy on Twitter and I ... Show More
57m 26s
Nov 2022
Finding My Superpower (with Atsuko Okatsuka)
Atsuko Okatsuka once did stand-up during an earthquake – but that’s not even the craziest thing that’s happened in her life. Atsuko talks to me about turning the things that made her feel different as a kid into superpowers. Plus, she explains why she thinks comedy is a service, ... Show More
36m 18s
Dec 2022
Keeping the Tags On with Atsuko Okatsuka
<p>Chelsea is joined this week by Atsuko Okatsuka to talk about growing up with a mentally ill parent, not being afraid to ask for what you need, and the trouble with tampons.  Then: A neurodivergent woman struggles to feel valued and worthy.  A college grad decides to break up w ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
S9 EP9: Atsuko Okatsuka
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Atsuko Okatsuka Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need ... Show More
40m 25s
Jan 2023
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka
Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka launched a global social media sensation called the Drop Challenge after being inspired by the beat drop in Beyoncé's song, “Partition.” Stream Atsuko’s hilarious new comedy special, “The Intruder,” now on HBO Max. 
8m 37s
Dec 2022
Speed Cheese with Atsuko Okatsuka
Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the Bananas podcast to talk with Kurt and Scotty about history’s original Florida man, a woman suing Velveeta, a man who was fired for not being fun at work and brothers running for mayor against each other!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac ... Show More
57m 3s