Watch episodes & bonus content ad-free on https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com In this mind-expanding conversation of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Michael A. Singer—legendary author of bestsellers The Untethered Soul, Living Untethered, and The Surrender Experiment, and founder of Temple of the Universe—returns to reveal the real truth behind spiritual awakening...and why most people are getting it wrong. If you’ve ever wondered what a spiritual awakening actually looks like on a practical, everyday level, this is the breakdown you’ve been waiting for. Michael shares a step-by-step framework for building your spiritual identity, and explains why awakenings mean nothing unless you can properly integrate them into your daily life. You’ll learn why resilience is the #1 key to coping with modern stress, and why every authentic spiritual teacher puts compassion at the forefront of their teachings. Michael reveals how compassion and acceptance are deeply connected—and how this powerful combination leads to cooperation, unity, and humanity’s highest good. We also dive into the science behind spirituality, exploring the brain states of acceptance vs. resistance, and how eliminating the distractions of early emotions and personal narratives can open the door to higher consciousness. Michael even explains why we don’t matter nearly as much as we think we do—and why that realization is actually the most liberating truth of all. You’ll hear his bold perspective on why we must fix ourselves before trying to fix the world, his belief that science is finally catching up to spirituality, and why the power of awe might be the missing ingredient in your spiritual evolution. Michael also breaks down the concept of the higher self, how to access it, and what it truly feels like to live untethered and surrender to the universe (spoiler: it DOESN’T mean blindly accepting everything that happens—he explains the difference). Plus: his surprising proof that rich people are just as unhappy as everyone else, and his heartfelt message for beginners stepping onto the spiritual path for the first time. And for the first time ever, he shares an exclusive announcement and preview of his upcoming book, along with his mind-bending thoughts on where consciousness really lies… and what happens to consciousness when we die. If you’re ready to challenge everything you think you know about spirituality, identity, awakening, and the nature of existence itself, this is the episode of MBB you can’t afford to miss. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 05:42 - What Does It Mean to "Wake Up"? 14:51 - Why Resilience is the Best Coping Mechanism 36:44 - The Power of Awe 37:12 - Stop Limiting, Start Expanding 40:43 - Balancing Surrender & Material Struggle 43:38 - Compassion & Acceptance 46:15 - Advice for Spiritual Beginners 51:35 - Understanding the Higher Self 01:01:57 - The Original "Let Them" 01:18:56 - What Happens When We Die 01:24:32 - SNEAK PEEK: Michael Singer's New Book 01:29:20 - Reacting vs. Responding 01:53:33 - BONUS --- Get 20% off all IQ Bar products - plus free shipping by texting BREAKDOWN to 64000. Go to http://shopremi.com/BREAK and use code BREAK at checkout for 50% off Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://rocketmoney.com/breakdown --- Subscribe on Substack for Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on our website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2poCdpZtQwKetQmU1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayim-bialiks-breakdown/id1546456269 Check out our Merch: https://shop.bialikbreakdown.com/ Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bialikbreakdown/ Find Mayim Bialik: https://mayimbialik.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.twitter.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.instagram.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.tiktok.com/@mayimbialik Visit https://untetheredsoul.com/ for more information about Michael Singer. If interested in partnerships please contact mbb.sponsor@impacttheory.com Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong. #MayimBialik​​​ #BialikBreakdown #MichaelSinger #UntetheredSoul #TheUntetheredSoul #Consciousness #CollectiveConsciousness #ScienceandSpirituality #SpiritualityandScience #Mysticism #Buddhism #Christianity #Spirituality #SpiritualTeachings #HigherPower #HigherConsciousness #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #SelfGrowth #SelfDevelopment #SpiritualAwakening #HigherSelf #innerpeace #lifelessons #mindfulnesspractices #EmotionalHealth #spiritualevolution #LifeLessons