Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on How He Changed His Mind about Past Lives, the Importance of Creative Intelligence, Different Types of Narcissism & How to Overcome the Victim Mindset

On this week’s MBB Reacts, Mayim and Jonathan are breaking down Season 1 & Season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ Severance. After finally catching up to the Season 2 Finale, Mayim and Jonathan recap each episode, explain what they think happened during the cliffhanger ending, get deep into the hidden details you might have missed and all their favorite performances from Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Tramell Tillman & Britt Lower. They dig deep into what is going on at Lumon Industries, the dystopian look at corporate culture and if work-life balance is even possible. They go through fan theories and suggest their own! Plus, don’t miss their reflection on their previous episode with Ben Stiller and if he left any Severance easter eggs when he discussed directing!

Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, is helping us answer burning questions from our MBB audience like: “Am I in love or just attached?" “How do you know if you're in love?” “How do I build trust in a relationship?” From relationship red flags and how to communicate better with your partner to knowing when you’ve found "the one," Lori uncovers why we stay in toxic relationships, the truth about vulnerability, and how to fix your relationship after betrayal. Plus, get expert advice on setting boundaries, identifying red flags & narcissistic behavior, finding the right therapist, and how to move on after a break-up. Don’t miss her tips on keeping love alive and making relationships work. Plus, stay tuned for some surprising red flags from Mayim and Jonathan. This is the ultimate guide to unlocking your healthiest connections!

Are UAPs real? Is an extraterrestrial sighting even possible on Earth? What are the scientific explanations for alien sightings? Is a human-like civilization possible on another planet? Astronomer and astrophysicist Adam Frank (author of Little Book of Aliens) joins Mayim and Jonathan for an MBB Explores to discuss the scientific possibilities of aliens, UFOs, and why we all need to be more excited about what recent technological advances are enabling us to discover in space. Adam Frank discusses his feelings on the government reports on Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAPs), his and fellow scientists' analysis of UFO videos, and why SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) took so long to be funded and taken seriously. Find out the staggering percentage of planets that likely hold potential for intelligent life and why we all feel such wonder looking at the stars. Plus, Adam Frank discusses his time consulting on Marvel's “Dr. Strange” and his feelings on the possibility of a metaverse in real life. You don’t want to miss this mind-blowing exploration of what space has to offer!

Wil Wheaton (TBBT, bestselling author, award-winning audiobook narrator, host of It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton) is back in the MBB studio, and he's opening up like never before about his deeply personal journey as a trauma survivor. From grappling with the scars of being raised by emotionally immature and narcissistic parents to surviving abuse on a movie set, he shares the emotional tools and therapies that have helped him heal, including EMDR and IFS therapy. He dives into the mind-bending connections between quantum physics, nonlinear time, and reparenting your inner child, while exploring fascinating topics like extraterrestrial life, simulation theory, and telepathy. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on how trauma has shaped every aspect of Wil's life, his thoughts on the dangers of spiritual charlatans, and his cautious approach to psychedelics. Don't miss this thought-provoking as we connect the dots between science, spirituality, and the unknown!

Neuropsychology researcher Dr. Amir Raz (author of The Suggestible Brain) gives us his skeptic’s take on chart-topping podcast, The Telepathy Tapes. With Dr. Raz’s understanding of the neuroscience of belief systems, he breaks down how effective The Telepathy Tapes really are in scientifically proving extra-sensory abilities and debunks the scientific validity of the podcast’s experiments and paranormal brainwave program. Understand why science is unable to provide real proof of telepathy and how the scientific method can fall short when addressing questions of our consciousness. Plus, stay tuned for his research surrounding the placebo effect and how he was able to temporarily cure a teenager’s Tourette’s syndrome! You don’t want to miss this in-depth review of extra-sensory abilities and how our brains are more in control of our bodies than we realize!