I Was Terrified to Start Over & Find Love in my 40s…But Did It Anyway. This is How...| Mayim Bialik - PT 1

In the latest episode of "Women of Impact," host Lisa Bilyeu is joined by the multifaceted and inspiring Mayim Bialik. Widely recognized as a child star, a neuroscientist, and now a podcast creator, Mayim delves into the complexities of self-esteem and personal growth. Despite her public achievements, Mayim candidly discusses her journey with low self-esteem and offers a raw look at what it means to constantly reinvent oneself. Lisa and Mayim explore the powerful practice of radical self-acceptance and the impact of internal and external voices on self-perception.The conversation further delves into cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and explores how compare and despair can hinder personal growth. The episode touches on the significance of acting with courage, even when faced with doubts and fears. Aiming to empower listeners, Mayim's story serves as a testament to overcoming obstacles and the ongoing journey of self-discovery.SHOWNOTES 00:00 - Intro and Mayim's Journey of Reinvention00:31 - Dealing with Low Self-Esteem01:47 - Radical Self-Acceptance and Peer Comparisons03:21 - Acting as If: Boosting ConfidenceFOLLOW MAYIM BIALIK: Instagram: missmayimTwitter: @missmayimYouTube: Mayim Bialik's YouTube ChannelCHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. BiOptimizers: Head to https://bioptimizers.com/impact and use code IMPACT for 10% off. Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISAShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaNetsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/women**********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.