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Mayim Bialik        

Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate & Actress; Known for "The Big Bang Theory"

Mayim Bialik delivers engaging and deeply personal talks on mental health, drawing from her own experiences, as well as her expertise as a neuroscientist. With honesty and empathy, she shares insights into the complexities of mental well-being — debunking common myths and stigmas, promoting self-care strategies, and advocating for accessible mental health resources for all. Her unique perspective as both an advocate and a scientist brings a profound depth to her message, inspiring audiences to prioritize mental wellness and support others in their mental health journeys.

A product of Jewish Federation scholarships, Bialik stands firmly rooted in her Jewish heritage and values, straddling the worlds of both traditional religious observance and progressive social justice initiatives. An in-demand speaker among federations, synagogues, and college Jewish organizations she shares how this commitment to her faith has shaped her life and career in an increasingly secular world. Her experiences as a Jewish community leader date back to her college days and exemplify her long-standing connection to the Jewish people and dedication to making a positive impact as a proud and vocal Jewish woman.

Bialik is best known for her lead role as Blossom Russo in the 1990s NBC sitcom "Blossom," as well as Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," for which she garnered two Critics’ Choice Award wins, a SAG nomination, and four Emmy nominations. Bialik and her company, Sad Clown Productions, produced the FOX show "Call Me Kat," which she starred in for three seasons.

Bialik holds a BS and PhD in Neuroscience from UCLA and hosted syndicated and "Celebrity Jeopardy!" for two critically-acclaimed seasons, earning a Critics’ Choice Real TV Award Nomination as well as an Emmy nomination. Along with her partner, writer and tech futurist Jonathan Cohen, Bialik hosts a successful podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, which seeks to provide a deeper understanding of mental, physical and spiritual health. The podcast regularly ranks in Apple’s Top 20 Health and Wellness podcasts, with 50 million downloads and counting across audio and video.

Bialik’s screenwriting and directorial debut, "As They Made Us," was released in 2022 and starred Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen, Simon Helberg and Dianna Agron.

She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author for "Girling Up" and "Boying Up," and has also published a vegan cookbook and a book about her experiences with attachment parenting.

Speech Topics


The Big Bang Theory: Making Science Cool (& Funny)

An acclaimed actress who became a neuroscientist is now an actress who on TV plays a neuroscientist. If you follow this logic, then you are probably a fan of one of the most popular comedies on television, The Big Bang Theory. Playing the role of "Amy Farrah Fowler," Mayim Bialik uses her PhD as the foundation for her unforgettable character. In her presentations, she shares her keen scientific mind and her wonderful sense of humor as she explores the work of the brain, of behavioral development, of her life as an actress and scientist, and of the special relationship that exists between The Big Bang Theory and its audience.

The Art & Science of Caregiving

Having to act as a caregiver for her aging grandparents—from her teens through college and into her graduate school years—Mayim Bialik developed personal insight alongside her academic and neurological/neuropsychiatric training, leading to a complicated but rich understanding of the biological, psychological, and personal impacts of the aging process. Covering such issues as dementia, brain injury, and managing general degenerative processes in a nursing facility, Bialik offers a fascinating journey into both the science of the brain and the emotional issues affecting caregivers.

Neuroscience and Academia

Feminism in Hollywood and Beyond

Green, Holistic, and Attachment Parenting

Being Jewish and observant in Hollywood: What are the Values That Keep Me Sane?

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Jewish Parenting

Women's Issues in Judaism

My Journey to Observant Judaism

Growing Up As A Child Actress

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News


Mayim Bialik shares powerful moment against hate - CNN
Mayim Bialik and her young sons had a "powerful moment of unity and understanding" recently on the New York City subway.
Mayim Bialik To Write And Direct 'As Sick As They Made Us' In ...
EXCLUSIVE: The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik will write and direct As Sick As They Made Us, a comedy drama feature film based on her own experiences ...
Mayim Bialik Features In StigmaFree PSA
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in partnership with the Hope & Grace Initiative, has launched “StigmaFree,” a new public service announcement (PSA) for television featuring actress and mental health advocate Mayim Bialik...
Stars Support FabLab, The First Science TV Series Aimed At Tween And Teen Girls
FabLab is the first and only science television series aimed at bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to the under-reached ’tween and teen girl demographic.
'Yidlife Crisis' Takes Off — With Assist From Mayim Bialik - Yiddish ...
The Forward catches up with Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman, who created the online Yiddish language sitcom “Yidlife Crisis,” which is riding high with a Canadian ...
Cast of Big Bang Theory Celebrates 200 Episodes with Memories
The Big Bang Theory marks a significant milestone this week as the long-running series airs its 200th episode. As Variety reported, the cast and crew gathered for a celebration at Vibiana in Los Angeles over the weekend. The stars looked back on how they got the parts that, for the most part, made them famous. Kaley Cuoco remembers a prescient encounter with Jim Parsons as they were both auditioning for the show.

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