Eric Hutchinson: We Inherit What’s in the Air

Eric Hutchinson (singer/songwriter), one of Mayim’s favorite musicians, stops by for an impromptu jam session with Mayim! He discusses harnessing depression to influence his musical creativity, the effects of his father’s muscular dystrophy on his family, and what he admires about the younger generations’ attitude toward mental health. Mayim opens up about what Eric’s music has meant to her and they reflect on their struggles in high school. They also consider how the eldest sibling can set the tone of the household, how much of our difficult emotions we should share with our children, and Mayim’s process of "boring herself to sleep." Eric talks about his musical influences, the origins of his own musicality, the rollercoaster turn of events after being signed to Madonna’s record label, and who his songs are actually about. He explains why he chooses to lean into his depression in order to connect with his fans, his focus on staying present, and his emotional outlets apart from music. Mayim and Eric wrap the episode with a spontaneous jam session where they perform one of Eric’s songs together!
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[@m_brokenleg]

Watching Mayim fangirling about Eric exactly as people does about her is so damned funny! Those are my fav and truly rewarding episodes! It’s such a privilege to watch live that your joys & struggles are the same ones we common people have, Mayim! That makes you an even more fabulous and down-to-earth person in our eyes. And it makes us feel a little less quirky & lonely.. Thank you both for being so open, vulnerable & generous ones! 💜

[@aprilkendzorski4906]

I feel like this is one of those videos that I will watch/listen multiple times. I am a huge fan of both Eric Hutchinson and Mayim so to have these two people together in one video is really special❤️ ❤❤❤

[@leticiaperez243]

I love all the episodes but the ones where you are a true fan of your guest are by far my favorites. Your voice is a different octave and I love watching you thoroughly enjoy every second of the interview. It’s a little glimpse into how I’d be if I ever got to speak with you. It’s genuine and that’s what I love about it.

[@Historian212]

I've noticed that about her voice tone in such videos, too. It's so interesting.

[@marisamartinezolivera]

Eric’s words “When do you know you made it?” THE QUESTION for any creator. I’d answer with a humbly “never”. The architect in me feels s/thing close to it when I see “my” building well lived and used. Appropriated by the ones it was destined for. But not even then. No project is ever finished. Nor song’s lyrics are forever nor mean eternally what was written for. As our life, that is always an unfinished project. Revisited . In loop. Till our last breath. How I loved this episode!

[@cherseattle]

The pure JOY in this episode was palpable, especially at the very end. There’s something about Mayim when she lets the joy and light leak out, wowzers does it resonate for this GenXer. Thank you, both for what might be my favorite episode of Breakdown, ever!

[@omriom]

תודה רבה מיים.מעניין כמו תמיד😊

[@Historian212]

A great way to start the day! As one of your older fans (67 y.o.), I loved seeing this performer I knew absolutely nothing about, and learned a lot from the video. I'm so gratified to hear that the Beatles' legacy is being passed down through the generations. I was 8 y.o. when their music hit the US in late '63, and when they arrived in NYC for the first time, early in '64. So I grew up with them and all the other great music (and some awful music, too) of those times. Listening to Eric list his roots in that era did my heart good, as did watching you enjoy jamming with him. Thank you!

[@marisamartinezolivera]

You and I both! Countries apart, we are same generation ones! So glad to read you here explaining exactly my same own experience with Beatles and music from those times till today’s (a die hard Springsteen fan speaking)! A secret: as a not English as first language person, music from Beatles and later ones (Simon & Garfunkel’s specially) taught me English!😉

[@leticiaperez243]

That heart rate during sleep is also something I just noticed since getting an Oura ring. It’s explained why I’m so tired. I’ve learned a lot about making my sleep a priority. This jam session - could tell how much fun you were having. That had to be a dream come true for you - thanks for sharing it with us

[@gordonedwards4592]

Is there anything you can't do Mayim ! Such an intelligent, amazing, capable human being

[@DeannaLouiseWrites]

This was so much fun to be part of! Thank you for the glimpse into two people who have such respect for each other. Insightful nuggets dropped throughout the back-and-forth conversation. The ending was magical, I couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear at Mayim's sheer joy. What a lovely episode!

[@78Lzrd13]

I am a big fan of you and I am grateful that you started this podcast. I never realized that celebrities like yourself dealt with the same issues or problems I do. With every new podcast/episode I find how much someone with your status/platform could have the same problems that I do. ❤

[@leticiaperez243]

Exactly how I feel. I’ve listened to all of them and some multiple times. I have snips saved on my phone for when I need them. Mayim has made me feel less alone in these struggles than anyone has in a long while.

[@MayimBialik]

🙌🧠🫶

[@dianaheilman5163]

I adore the musical part at the end. Mayim looks ecstatic!! And I'm living vicariously through her. Really made my day. Thank you for this.

[@laceym314]

I love seeing Mayim living her best life playing with Eric Hutchinsin and grinning like a schoolgirl, having the best day ever! (also so happy to know she watches Succession😉)

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋

[@pangolinpoetry3160]

What a wonderful conversation

[@mlunavic]

Mayim, I discovered your podcast after watching your interview with Hayley Williams and now I’m watching all your other episodes. This interview with Eric really touched me, especially when he talked about his father. My older brother also recently got diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy. It’s something I still find hard to talk about because I haven’t processed it. But it felt reassuring to hear Eric’s story and having my feelings expressed in a way I was not able to do myself. It has really encouraged me to start seeking support for me and my family about this. Thank you. 💛

[@violetflame88]

This was beautiful to watch. I am a 70 yr old woman who listened listened to everything Stevie Wonder did and Michael Jackson etc but later when my children were teens and young adults, I delighted in finding new thrilling artists like Jason Mraz, Sia that are just lyrically and vocally so exciting. This is my introduction to Eric Hutchinson and it's been quite awhile since I found a new thrill musically . Thank you for this, Mayim. I loved watching your enthusiasm while interviewing Eric. I felt that he was feeling seen and understood. That's a rare gift.

[@NatalieGelman]

Eric is so kind and no BS. 👏🏼 Grateful for him and this interview you guys did.

[@stephaniebondauthor]

STILL LAUGHING.... love your podcast, Mayim, but today's interview with Eric Hutchinson had me laughing out loud throughout... if that singing/songwriting gig doesn't work out (!), he could be a comedian. Also enjoyed the Eric/Mayim jam session afterward. Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋 Stephanie

[@junglejolene]

i love people who love the beatles....a love like this never dies children, i have been listening since 1962. there is never a happening in a day or a season in a life that does not have an appropriate correlating beatles lyric. i really respect and appreciate you mayim and jonathan and i enjoyed what eric had to say as well as how he said it....therefore, i will listen to his album, in order. P.S. i listened to Sounds Like This and loved it....eric reminded me of Paolo Nutini if he had taken a big hit of Billy Preston. excellent vibe!

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

I didn't know him as an artist. But now, I do! So great to hear his journey

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋 Kathy

[@huskiefan8950]

Eric is top 3 for me, for pop musicians, along with Michael Jackson, and Freddie Mercury. I always like hearing about the artists influences. This was good. 👍 Pretty sure Eric can sing anything. That's my criteria for top 3.

[@kathylamourine7501]

I've seen Eric twice in concert first at one of the Life is Good Concert(s) and then when he opened for Pentatonix & Kelly Clarkson about 10 years ago. We bought his album on CD at the LIG concert. I also grew up in Maryland. Have always loved his music. And like Eric I'm the eldest (but of 5). Happy to hear that he's "doin' alright". Would love to see him again in concert but the local venue is sold out.

[@marymcelvain4]

Pure joy! Loved this!

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋😊

[@KarenDellaLuna]

I got so emotional at the end with the musical cut because it reminded me of the simple days when my brother and his band would play and practice and my other brother and I would just take it all in and listen… the simple days… and the lyrics, vocals, melody, musical notes, emotions, feeling, all in one… so pure 🥹🫶🏻💕

[@KristinM626]

“This is what I have to do until I can do what I want to do.” That was the exact way I felt about school. I liked going to school because I loved learning but I frequently described school as “doing time” until I could get out in the world & do what I wanted.

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋 Kristin

[@linyuting343]

I fell in love with his music instantly.❤

[@jenthinkspink]

This interview was eerily relatable on so many specific levels for me. (Right down to the fact that Hanson and Eric are actually my two favourite artists of all time 💀) Thank you for the great watch.

[@HillaryHarrison]

Oh my gooooosh i forgot about Eric's music!! I loved his 2008 album and totally forgot about it! Thank you for the reminder and for having him on!

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋 Harrison

[@sarahjohnson9388]

Thank You both And all who helped 🎉

[@sarahjohnson9388]

Everybody get that music!!!!

[@annegpr]

Came here from Spotify to watch how you guys play. Another great episode. Now we need your solo and piano version of the song, Mayim 😂🫶

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🫶🎹

[@mimmycal]

Loved loved loved this. Honesty rocks.

[@josievaccaro]

This episode brought me great joy ❤

[@jess49497]

You are a lovely person, I loved your video, greetings from Mexico City, I am your fan.............

[@harveymoore4984]

I totally related to Eric depression stage .. I had to listen to this episode twice thank you for posting😊

[@adrianharris2967]

Thanks Spotify, I didn't know I needed this.

[@phoenixmoon3]

Omg. I love him! 💜💜💜💜

[@brandonjahve8008]

Hello 👋 phoenix

[@jeanmoreno2428]

Love your channel keep up awesome work loved Eric Thank you God Bless

[@sarahjohnson9388]

Thank you for being hilarious in the end. Also, Myium, Your not alone at nigtt time. All I can do sister, to do those healthy things at night... Is dance party stretch situation, And if that fails... i just think of the morning and how it will feel.

[@orland0110]

This is a really great episode with Eric Hutchinson. Both of you are amazing. Thank you so much for posting, Mayim! ❤

[@sarahjohnson9388]

Beautiful

[@wordcharm2649]

You made me want to check out the entire album in order. LOL

[@sweingold5686]

We inherit what's in the air...a truth I had not really thought about. Loved the thoughtful interview and musicjam at the end.

[@nonnidreams]

As a creative person, music and storytelling lover, appreciator of good therapy and fan of Mayim, this episode really made me happy. My sister nicknamed me Pato Pato, spanish for Duck Duck, and it reminds me of my terminal uniqueness, like Duckie in Pretty in Pink (1986). I wanted to be a manga style illustrator, then my second one was pastry baker, aiming to be as close to a pretty good chef, if not creme de la creme, and now, I am aiming for champion cat sitter. 💕😘🐱💖Cat lady for life💖🐱🥰💕❣️ Life can be both wonderful and cruel, and definitely an interesting journey, funny, how it is, what it is. Through all my downs, my faith helped me endure. And now I am in a pretty good place, but still some more growth and maturing to do. 💖✝️📖🕊️💖

[@MayimBialik]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nonnidreams]

@@MayimBialik, 💕🌻💖🥰💖🌼💕❣️

[@carriesmith742]

Great podcast! I'm an audio sleeper. I used to turn the TV onto a movie I'd seen so many times that I knew I wouldn't get drawn into it, but in the past year I've discovered Audible and am complevery love it! I'm going through the GoT books. I already own some of them I have glaucoma and cataracts and it's getting harder to read print after spending all day staring at a computer screen.

[@louisbonilla6780]

I love that you're a Music Fan and a funky Piano Girl -;Mr Hutchinson has my respect the best songs are always autobiographical - this is Top 5 of your 200 videos - Thank you both for a great time ❤

[@Lorax2k2]

What neuro-sorcery did you use to create your theme song? I hear it once and I am singing it to myself for weeks

[@annescholten9313]

Interesting topic😊

[@sarahjohnson9388]

M You save my life. At the same time, it might help listeners mental health to know that while you were stuck at home brest feeding... you were able to pay bills.

[@CissyCatt]

But can I watch Mayim at 11:35 PM? I’m just finishing the interview portion of the interview. If I take on her bedtime rule, I need a clarification on whether I can still have an evening with Mayim. 😊

[@MayimBialik]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rebelwave100]

He looks like Odo.

[@abbas5522]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Nailed it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LindaC616]

I don't know who Odo is, but the second I saw the thumbnail, he looked familiar. Just can't remember where we met

[@LindaC616]

He has a doppelganger somewhere in the Midwest

[@Historian212]

LOL! Cuter, though.

[@nanite53]

🖖🏽

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

💜💙

[@cindyjensen9578]

So interesting you losing the ability to get into reading after your father died. I have been going through this too. I was a ferocious reading and then I lost it too, in my early 50s late 40s, I have just lately starting to enjoy some biographies but I don't digest it like I used to. I like Majong too :)

[@didaniki]

First here ❤

[@sarahjohnson9388]

Lotsa typos Luv ya anyhow

[@joeprice5839]

Are you serious how many commercials do you need to have 😢

[@DashtonSunflowerseed]

Mayim Bialik's Chart is Sagittarious Leo Rising MOon ARies Venus Scoprio Mars Gemini 10th Taurus

[@audreys9657]

What can't you do?! Neuroscientist, actor, director, writer, teacher and now a pianist?

[@melindassimpson7936]

Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Heart,...etc. The music & lyrics are timeless,...a chord or two & you know what song it is. James Taylor, Neil Young,...ok, ill stop. Good grief.

[@poisonmonkeyposse795]

This was a train wreck and hard to watch. She was all over the place