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

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Education, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 657 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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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 Reinvention 00:31 - Dealing with Low Self-Esteem 01:47 - Radical Self-Acceptance and Peer Comparisons 03:21 - Acting as If: Boosting Confidence FOLLOW MAYIM BIALIK: Instagram: missmayim Twitter: @missmayim YouTube: Mayim Bialik's YouTube Channel CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: 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 LISA Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Netsuite: 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/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:57.4	I was 31 years old, looked around and wondered how the hell did I get here.
1:03.4	I ended up being a stay-at-home wife.
1:05.5	My entire life was dedicated to just taking care of my husband.
1:08.6	Now, while I love him, that was not my goal.
1:10.6	That was not my dream.
1:11.6	And yet, I found myself at 31 years old looking around saying how on earth did I get here.
1:16.6	And I was too afraid to speak up, too worried to tell my husband who loved me more than life itself that I wasn't happy.
1:23.6	I didn't actually speak up and say that I wanted to change my life because I actually thought,
1:28.2	am I too old to do that? I've already made my bed. I'm 31 years old. I guess I'm going to have to
1:34.1	lie in it. But God damn it, how many of us women have thought that maybe it's too late for us? And it's
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