Mayim and Jonathan sit down for another positive news stories recap! They cover a study suggesting our brains sync as we interact with one another, breaking down how mirror neurons wire us to fit in and the positive and negative impacts of emotionally connecting with others. They also share the findings of a brain scan study showing ayahuasca’s profound impact, including its effects on the imagination, how hallucinatory drugs dampen some senses while heightening others, and even the cultural connotations of ayahuasca use. Mayim and Jonathan discuss how belief in God can trigger the same parts of the brain as drug use and explain group thinking, ties between the civil rights movement and religion, and why connection to music can be spiritual.

Positive News Recap #2: Syncing Brains, Ayahuasca Clarity, & God as a Drug

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HIGH on GOD. The SHOCKING LINK between Stoned Greek witches, Christianity, early Civilization & Shrooms.


Best-selling Author, Brian C. Muraresku, (The Immortality Key) explores if Jesus might actually be the Greek God Dionysus.


He explains how ancient Greeks believed that experiencing your death “before you die” actually provides you the chance for immortality.


We go deep and learn about links between early Christianity and Ancient Greek mystical practices, including altered states as a way to be in touch with the spiritual realm, the true origins of Catholicism’s body and blood of Christ, and the pivotal role Greek witches played in shaping early Christianity.


Brian also breaks down: 
- How the wine used today in church differs from the psychedelic-infused wine of Ancient Greece 
- More than metaphor: What it actually means to ingest the body and blood of Christ
- Sorcery vs Scripture 
- Lay down and die: “Incubation” as a path to enlightenment
- The dangers of psychedelic use without prep work and appropriate processing
- Why he chooses not to use psychedelics himself


Join us as we explore these questions, backed by compelling historical evidence and expert insights that will challenge everything you thought you knew about religious history and Western Civilization as we understand it.

Brian C. Muraresku: Could Jesus Exist Without Psychedelics?

Could Cheryl Hines become America's next FIRST LADY? 


On this BRAND NEW episode of MBB, we break down her journey from Comedian to possible political royalty.


Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins us in the MBB studio this week to say goodbye to her long-running character in the final season of CURB, and to discuss how she still manages to find the comedy and fun in the midst of her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s campaign for president! 


They chat about Mayim’s guest role on CURB and her out-of-the-box audition process, whether Cheryl ever wishes her own character had the opportunity to evolve, and the huge loss of Cheryl’s close friend and longtime co-star Richard Lewis.


Cheryl also opens up about:
- The hilarious way Larry David introduced her to her now husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Why Larry didn’t think her relationship with Robert would last
- What it was like marrying into the Kennedy dynasty, especially as someone who didn’t grow up with politics
- How Robert Kennedy’s bid for the presidency has changed their relationship + how Cheryl is fitting into the world of politics now
- What it feels like to know there’s a chance she could be the First Lady?!
- The struggle to reel in her comedy instincts while she’s on the campaign trails
- Navigating security threats & ways she manages the stress of her new life in the political realm


PLUS Cheryl reflects on the ways her improv background translates to other areas of her life, her humble beginnings growing up in Florida, and she and Mayim share their O.J. Simpson bar stories!

From Beauty School to First Lady, with Cheryl Hines!

Will you take the red pill with us? 

Join Mayim and Jonathan as they reflect on our widely popular episode, "She Met God & Saw the Future", where Elizabeth G. Krohn details her near-death experience after being struck by lightning, her 2-week experience in heaven, and the newfound knowledge and abilities she returned with.

Mayim and Jonathan discuss transformative experiences that challenge our scientific understanding and open doors to new realms of consciousness, from aura reading and near-death experiences, to the non-linear nature of time and the curious phenomenon of déjà vu. 

Discover powerful reflections on interconnectivity and expanded consciousness on this special Thursday Edition of MBB!

RESPONSE TO: She Met God & Saw the Future

EXCLUSIVE REACTIONS: Mayim, Jenna von Oy, and Christy Carlson Romano dive deep into the explosive QUIET ON SET documentary, from the heartbreaking abuse exposed by some of their peers, to their own firsthand accounts of the pressures they faced as child actors.

Mayim, Christy, and Jenna reflect on how the model for kids’ tv made child actors particularly vulnerable, the dangers of children working in the high pressure entertainment industry, the trauma-bonding nature watching the doc has had for their peer community, whether the system can truly be reformed, and ways to effectively pivot the conversation from sensationalistic gossip to promoting real change in the industry.

Christy reveals why she has currently chosen NOT to watch the documentary, breaks down her reservations about the exploitative nature of "trauma tourists," and explains more about the important advocacy work organizations like the Looking Ahead program (@alifeinthearts) are doing to connect child actors and their families with essential resources.

THEY ALSO DISCUSS: 
- The dangers of dangling fame in front of child actors
- The role parents have to play, even if a studio tries to remove them
- The importance of teaching children to use their voices
- The crucial need for female representation and trauma-informed care in the entertainment industry

This episode is a must-listen, from revealing the dark side of how the entertainment millions love was actually made, to the exploration of what we can all do to ensure the safety of children everywhere.

Response to QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV

What are the effects of love on the brain?
Can ADHD worsen as we age?
Why do we crave certain foods at certain times?
How do I know when I've outgrown my relationship with my therapist?

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

SHE BREAKS DOWN:
- "Stuck Song" Syndrome, AKA "Earworms"
- The correlation between head injuries and mental illness (including treatments to help!)
- Sensory Processing Disorder and when to seek support for it
- The differences between hyper- and hyposensitivity
- Why oxytocin can lead to attachment
- The effects of low levels of serotonin

PLUS we have a SPECIAL GUEST this episode.....

Nurture Neuroscientist, Infant Sleep Educator, & Doula Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum joins us to explain how breastfeeding promotes the bond between parent and child, and her TOP 5 REASONS your baby isn’t sleeping!

Mayim also tackles your ADHD questions, from why more women are being diagnosed with ADHD to the causes of exacerbated ADHD symptoms.

She also reflects on her animated voiceover roles and the risks of being friends with your therapist.

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

Positive News Recap #2: Syncing Brains, Ayahuasca Clarity, & God as a Drug

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