Sarah Silverman: Grow a Pair of Lips

Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Podcast, The Sarah Silverman Program, I Love You, America, Wreck It Ralph, Santa Inc., author of The Bedwetter) discusses the origins of her “shock value” comedy style, her reaction to being called “one of the guys” in comedy, and the importance of growing and changing with the times, especially as a comedian. She opens up about the trauma passed down within her family, the moment that led her to receive a depression diagnosis, and her experience with being overprescribed medication. Sarah shares her tools for managing panic attacks, the benefits of coupling medication with talk therapy, and the importance of laughter in staying youthful. She reveals why she doesn’t let club hecklers or internet trolls get to her and considers the cognitive distortion of memory caused by one’s own perspective. Mayim examines the importance of truly expressing oneself within a relationship, the internal and external manifestations of anxiety, and its hereditary and environmental causes.
*Hey Breakers* We are introducing a new segment in today's episode: Rapid Fire 🔥 !! Rapid Fires are a series of personal rapid-fire questions with surprising answers, you won't want to miss!! We’ve recorded many of these with our other guests and will only be releasing this exclusive content on our show's Instagram @bialikbreakdown. Make sure you’re following.
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[@NatTayHill]

I know Mayim doesn't read the comments, BUT can someone tell her I love her and thank you for talking about mental health! I am really starting to not be so hard on myself after watching all these people talk about how they feel and think and stress about life. I feel so much better and not so alone. THANK YOU, Mayim ♥

[@m_brokenleg]

Mayim often reads the comments. Put a ❤️ and answer to those she found she must. It has happened to me more than twice. I’m quite sure if she’s not doing it now is because she must have no time.

[@NatTayHill]

@@m_brokenleg I remember he scolded her one time for “reading comments again”. I figured she was trying not to for some reason. But I figured someone on her team reads them. I just want them to tell her thank you. It’s really lonely to think you’re the only one going through stuff. I know I’m not the only one, but seeing and hearing from people that seem to have it more together than I do is comforting. Like if they’ve gotten through it, so can I ❤️

[@m_brokenleg]

@@NatTayHill Sure! You’re not alone! We fight everyday. We win. We loose. We rise. Or we fall. But if so, we get up again. Wiser and more resilient. Hugs!

[@NatTayHill]

@@m_brokenleg ❤️ so true. Thank you!

[@KateInTheCity]

I love her too- she's great. And Sarah is one of my idols.

[@thewinechemist3587]

I love Mayim and Sarah. I didn’t know they would ever be connected. It gives me such calm and enjoyment. I love you wonderful women.

[@neoshadowdukeofgames8223]

Seeing a new breakdown every Tuesday always helps me feel more excited for the day! Easily it’s my highlight of the week, outside of Church.

[@ladytinag4276]

Agree. And the information garnered for free is priceless.

[@hondafreedom9329]

This was the best Sarah Silverman interview. LOVED it.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Fun

[@cliffdavis5244]

Agreed❣️👍🏼

[@adamjonkie5601]

I love how your guests bring their regular selves to your show. They are humans of course but talking mental health and childhood etc is beautiful to see in these already beautiful and talented people.

[@fluffybuttsbeats1039]

Betty White: “Why do people say “grow some balls”? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.” - From her book, If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t) #MayimBialik​​​ #BialikBreakdown #SarahSilverman

[@bozobarr]

I'm always going back to that Betty White quote. It's solid and I always have to share it with those who I know will understand what I'm going at. 😎✊

[@lidialondres]

@@VrilWaffen and women ovaries produce testosterone and we are not making a big deal about. Nah, balls are weak, it's a design failure.

[@MsJbs05]

I read this comment a day before I heard the news of her passing. RIP Golden Girl.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Betty 🥺 Too soon, too soon

[@themoviedealers]

@@lidialondres Well, yeah. You try walking around with your genitals on the outside of your body.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

Thank you so much for having Sarah Silverman on. It was really great hearing the two of you talk about your earlier experiences, and how much you have in common. Really great. Big fan of both of you. Thanks.

[@rheabecker7262]

I love that Sarah is really her own person. Great hosting and interviewing by Mayim!

[@m_brokenleg]

When Sarah speaks about the son their parents lost, I can ser Jonathan bodylanguage’s reaction. As one that lost tragically a sibling, here I am, hugging J & S in the distance! Btw, Mayim & Jonathan, next Sunday in my Catalonia will take place our 30-years old teleton, the one that gets more $/citizen (worldwide rekord🥇) dedicate to fund research peojects. This year, and for 3rd time, is dedicated to all Mental Health issues. I wish you’d be there, along with lots of proffessionals and patients, because both of you and your fabulous podcast would fit perfectly there! 💜

[@ironpreacher1]

As an avid kilt wearer, I totally agree!! Freedom!!

[@maryjaynemay3410]

Thank you so much for this podcast. I am 71 and still face anxiety in certain situations. I now have a greater understanding about them. Thus my tools for well being are enhanced. Again thank you 😊 for being there for me. I LOVE 💘 all your work and have been fond of you along the way. Peace and joy to you and yours all year long. ✌

[@HlifeRomania91]

Right back at you

[@offintonebula]

Two of my favorites coming together! I never miss an episode of The Sarah Silverman Podcast. Favorite episode of Breakdown so far!

[@livingitup9647]

Jonathan is... well, he's... delightful! And endearing. So intelligent. And grounded, and seems quite balanced. And cute, too. He's a keeper! And he's appreciated by us viewers. It just struck me on this vid, so I thought I'd share 👍🌟💖☪

[@ari1638]

I’d like to sleep with him as well!

[@livingitup9647]

@@ari1638 Well... uhhh... 🙄... 😯 ... 😏 ... 🤐

[@RShipwash]

@@ari1638 well,... wow. That's a lot.

[@lidialondres]

@@ari1638 Nah, we can't take seriously someone who can't choose a protein.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

That beard is mesmerizing :)

[@marissa111]

I love this podcast. Found it recently and started listening from the beginning! Love being able to listen to 3-4 in a row.

[@gelliegelatina]

Episode I've been imagining with all my will!! Thanks Girls and Jonnie C

[@arianahunt1073]

I have been a Sarah Silverman fan since the 90s. Love her!

[@cliffdavis5244]

❤ I love both of these women, intelligent, great sense of humor funny as hell, these two are the bomb! I love this show!❣️👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

[@meverly7834]

It’s so good to here you guys talk about medicines…. Who would have known I’m so similar to Sarah Silverman?? I’m going through the depression and rage and feel like I’m just broken and no hope for me to be okay in society, but it gives me hope because she went through the same and how could you not like her? It means a lot. Thank you ladies.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Do you take any medication for that? It seems like every celebrity I have been listening to lately on any talk show is on some kind of anti-depressant. Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser, Kristen Bell, Chelsea Handler was just talking about how she had to take beta blockers for anxiety… Does anybody just feel their emotions anymore? I’m always scared to be on mind altering substance. I went through kind of a traumatic episode after college which led to a huge change in my life. When I started a new job my mom made me go to a psychiatrist to get on antidepressants because that’s what she thought that I needed. The doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin. That drug (it may be because I didn’t really need it because I didn’t have a chemical in balance) made me feel really off. I was in my 20s and think that I was probably drinking at the same time which you probably shouldn’t do when you’re taking antidepressant what is the first time I felt a shift in my brain that I did not like. Whoever thought I was depressed before that medicine was making me feel dull. After that the same doctor prescribed me Adderall and Xanax. I remember getting into horrible fights with my boyfriend especially when I was taking that combo of pills and I was only having to take Xanax when I had anxiety about being around him. I eliminated the talks of people from my life whether it’s family members or boyfriends and I no longer had to take anything.

[@carolynshulman]

I adore both you and Sarah Silverman, and this interview was SUCH a TREAT. Wonderful conversation! Thank you!

[@brinsonopinion]

Her path to finding empathy for hecklers through a change in perspective was so insightful, such nuanced thought...I've always known Sarah was intelligent but that was profound & beautifully expressed. Great episode!

[@AgendaInMind]

It’s very odd that Mayim encourages people to rethink what they’ve been taught about childbirth for the past 100 years, but she’s willing to NOT do that about the Germ Theory. In order for a theory to be valid, it must be reproducible in each and every patient. It’s call a Theory for a reason.

[@HardcorebergO]

We all need "grow a pair of lips" jumper ♡

[@subbtopp]

I was just smiling from ear to ear all the way through this one ( apart from the bits that were horrible and tragic that is. :/ ). thank you

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Good times, Mahalo!

[@geronimamaura-rayo1830]

I love this episode but I certainly love the end. You describe exactly what happened to my 14 year old marriage. Just separated and like my sister said to me after I shared something. You are back. I never thought I would fall for this, but I did. Slowly I gave up on pieces of me because of him. Because we had twins, because I had no family in this country, because, because, because, until I did not recognize myself and I could not continue like this. Thank you.

[@debih8483]

It's box central

[@Who_amI57]

It's been 2 weeks! I need a Grow a pair of lips T shirt...and I can't find one! LOL Happy New Year! You walk the line between brilliant and relatable, I love watching you. I laugh, I cry and I learn!

[@dyanalynn6698]

Wow Mayim similarly my maternal grandparents had a daughter that passed at age 10 in a very horrific freak accident. Her and her older brother were the only children they were going to have… but they decided to have another and 3 years later (1933) my mom was born. Unfortunately she always felt that she was her sister’s replacement… she was only here because her sister had died… almost like survivors guilt only she hadn’t been born yet if that’s even possible. It never occurred to her until I told her that she was the one that was supposed to be here not her sister. The look on her face is one I’ll never forget… “I never thought of it like that” she said. Love these videos… wouldn’t have found your podcast so thanks for uploading to yt!! 💟

[@ambera5448]

Great episode! Love Mayim on the professors tournament and I want to have that many pairs of glasses one day. I love them all

[@DaNieloBaCa]

Ok… I’m watching this a second time… AMAZING EPISODE!

[@Nonahsbeans]

I am so excited for this pair. I haven’t even listened I just know it’s going to be awesome to listen in to these two awesome ladies!

[@sda141]

Great conversation between these ladies!

[@deborahblum1010]

Fantastic show, Mayim!! Kol Hakovod. I lost my daughter recently and also have suffered from depression myself. We all need to talk about our issues openly. You pave the way. Open the conversation. We all have mental issues and physical issues to deal with. Why do we share all the details of our bodily problems but do not do the same for mental problems that we ourselves or family or friends are experiencing? Shame, right? You are bringing this to light. You are ending the shame by speaking so openly about your own past and bringing in others to share.

[@bsalapek5]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@marisamartinezolivera]

I’m so sorry! Big hug!

[@deborahblum1010]

Thank you. We need to give our teens so much love right now…

[@monikaweld5567]

My deepest condolences to you and your family in this very difficult time

[@carolynwhelan8633]

So sorry Deborah. Hope you have lots of support.

[@michele1491]

Exactly! I went through a mammogram guided biopsy of my breast this past spring and two attempts in and two near fainting episodes later the nurses starting discussing that maybe I would need to go to the 1 clinic in the state that has a lay down mammogram machine. 1 clinic in the state! Rest assured if men needed to get a mammogram or a mammogram guided biopsy on the regular, there would be lay down machines in every clinic.

[@dubistdaslicht9314]

I love Sarah Silverman. That's it!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY! More good conversation!

[@rc-r104]

This was insightful & delightful, thank you… 🥰

[@AndreaAvila78]

She's 50!!! Wow she looks amazing! I love the way she dresses! She's a cool lady!! Great interview. Thank you.

[@KermdoubleO7]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@AndreaAvila78]

@@KermdoubleO7 😲😳

[@kloebl10]

Oooohhhh so excited about this one!!! Gonna watch!

[@mjhmn]

great conversation!

[@janetleden6675]

The response to "Ask Mayim Anything" was wonderful, I took notes, identified and am passing them on! Thank you

[@bethholloway3875]

Big fan of the Breakdown podcast and the topics on mental health. Just wanted to comment that I’m from NH and have been living in Oregon for 14 years. Also, really want to talk to anyone I see driving a car with a NH license plate and I have social anxiety!

[@MariposaRedimida]

Mayim made me LOL quite a few times on this one, even with Sarah Silverman on! Sarah was so vulnerable and ready to share, she wasn't even there to crack jokes. Loved this episode guys!

[@mypugsdad5366]

Great interview Mayim did a great job and Sarah is wonderful.

[@Cool_TV_Art]

Why is Mayim mistreating Jonathan in every opportunity she gets? It’s rather subtle but she does. I love her but I feel bad for the poor guy. Perhaps she doesn’t do it on purpose but nonetheless, she does in quite a few episodes. Someone close to her please bring this to her attention.

[@svn6968]

I’m so here for this!!!

[@amandahargood1565]

Totally agree about the mammogram and I have actually said this to the radiographer! I did watch and did not turn my head away!!!

[@katelynivens3007]

when Sarah speaks about being afraid of how ppl will respond with even a simple glance.. I'm curious how do we deal with that type of fear! I'm constantly finding myself afraid of humans and their unknown reactions in such a messy world today.

[@gelliegelatina]

sounds like some degree of anxiety disorder undermining your well-being... 🤔Consider getting a referral from some one or some place you trust--or seems trustworthy--to a psychiatrist for a consult. Meds can help with symptom(s) you described/decried✌✌

[@michaelemory552]

Two of my favorites - sharpest, self-deprecating humorist and the best Jeopardy host ever. Smarties.

[@cateharding]

I would ABSOLUTELY scrape together the mo ey to buy a shirt that says "Grow a Pair of Lips"

[@flutterby101]

These podcasts are gold! 🙌❤️

[@brian52763]

Such a great episode! Keep up the good work!

[@AvaGrail]

Thank You!!

[@KaddyFeast]

Love this, on SO MANY LEVELS!

[@jeananthony8541]

OMG! Sarah and May in know me. I'm 68 and I still am amazed that I survived therapists beginning in college. I could be a pharmacist with all the meds I've been on. And I tend to keep the meds for years, even if they weren't so great!. Thank you both so much for sharing your experiences. I'm not alone in my aloneness. You let us know that we can live full lives in spite of our mental health issues. By the way, I became a neurosurgical nurse in spite of suffering from major depression and anxiety.

[@darlinspaces]

I am not inpressed with most therapists after befriending an educational Psychologist who explained to me how social issues can come about through learning challenges. There is a difference betweeen learning styles and needs VS. Taking mood uppers for health probs.

[@benjamincrabtree3102]

This is simply THE BEST podcast. Period. I love every single episode!

[@jhh-jiynks6568]

Omg love you. Can't believe you have a channel. You so rock

[@susanwade4796]

👍😎... Love ya all,& Sarah for expressing your thoughts so honestly. Thanks! 💕HUGS to ya !

[@marimedgal]

Great interview! Mayim and Sarah are so intelligent and dynamic. Some of the doctors these women have seen in the past are pretty scary. I hope Drew Barrymore will be a guest at some point.

[@KermdoubleO7]

No offense but like two people I could (who does, the numbers do not add up, 1 million subs 24k views, minus them and their pals viewing a zillion times...)not listen to if they were giving life saving advice in an airplane, I feel they are both fake and nails on chalkboard.

[@jayc326]

Great conversation

[@cristazirgulis535]

My gyno prescribe the same thing at 20. I flat out declined and never went back to her. This is unfortunately common.

[@johnmichaelpatrick369]

I just found out about this podcast... Cheers from Québec City, Canada !!!

[@KJamesB]

Great show. Love Sarah!

[@messybench]

I'm 59 and first saw Sarah in '92, I think... She was so cute and funny... and she still is 🥰 so happy to see this.

[@lindseypoindexter702]

This is amazing!

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Sarah is sooooo funny and gorgeous, from the inside out. Have had such a crush on her forever. And yes, her skin is amazing. 😂

[@AndrewNation13]

Mayim is the best at this casting & interrogation, how does one express the love one has for Silverman's Hoodie there!?!!! Save for the inspiration that emerged in storytelling arts The worst feeling Sarah will she can create in detail ...only to drop you onto a brilliant twist of narrative and force an authentic modality over a perfect one what an enjoyable way to experience connections with authentic accomplished beautiful confident controlling (in a good way) women I look up to them for captivating us bad danger guys like it's a motorsport . Thank-you sooo much for this pleasant podcast therapy 👏 ...

[@cj10109]

Sarah was always crazy to me but in a good way! Lol I love how this podcast humanizes people 🥰

[@trinyvega]

The phrase for 2022, grow a pair of lips.

[@Jen18812]

Hahaha oh my goodness you’re so right about GOT. I will bring this up with my boyfriend later, who recently showed me the “red wedding” scene in an apparent effort to scar me for life. :) Thanks to you, we now know how those lives, and my sanity, could have been spared!

[@kdholden]

This was ones of my favorites 💕❤️💗💓💞💘❤️

[@karolhenderson8888]

I loved Sarah in School of Rock ! Excellent

[@rushfan1970]

👏🏼💓Thank you, Mayin!! This was such a great bit of Sarah, I ALWAYS love her, & I absolutely agreed with her from the start, with the boredom with action movies, comparing the fight scenes to dance, & Jackie Chan being the best choice of those to watch!!👏🏼💯💓✌🏼

[@Anona_Meows]

We need to add ALI WONG to the female comedian collection. 😊 Also a strong, outspoken, and crass funny human, but went through a lot for her career and family. (Her audible is great.)

[@TingleWood]

Mayim and Sarah's conversation about balls reminded me of a fantastic quote from one of my most favourite women, the late Betty White, when she said, "Why do people say, 'Grow some balls'? Balls are weak and sensitive! If you really want to get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding!" .

[@carolperry7695]

watching a pink bts wembly gig. listening to this podcast. trifector of smart beautiful women.

[@lpgirl]

Mayim has the most interesting podcasts. She's intelligent and so interesting. Love her!

[@jayare6804]

"Santa's Ink" - I thought it was a new holiday-based tattoo reality show

[@dabeage]

I love Lender's Bagels still. I know, I know but as kids we had them after school with mayo and cheese or mayo and banana....THE best.

[@t.darrigo152]

I love them both. I'm still watching, but I wonder if they talk about that picture on the left, behind Sarah. Can't figure it out, driving me crazy.🤘😁💙

[@hollytibbetts2003]

Amazing! Chefs kiss:)

[@walleyechannel]

Hey Sarah…I have your autograph from SNL on a cast signed SNL hat. My mom and Melanie’s mom were great friends….You met my mom…Have been a fan ever since. Aerosmith was the guest and mom said Steven was so nice and respectful at the after party.

[@ahomeinpisgahontheroad4481]

Great!!!

[@pattyclautu1838]

As a person who can't swallow without Klonopin, I could not imagine life without it. I am also on Zoloft! I choke, I can't breath, I can't work, my therapist helps but I could never lose the klonopin. I so wish I could get to the bottom of it. Dx of PTSD and GAD. It helps so much to know I am not alone!

[@nermal8860]

Patty- I never comment but used to be in a similar situation. I ended up seeing a pelvic floor PT for weakness in my legs. Pelvic floor PT cured 90 percent of chronic nausea and vomiting because I had trigger points actively pushing HARD on the nerve that controls digestion and it was like a miracle when I got relief. If you also have jaw problems with PTSD then that’s another sign you need pelvic floor PT. I still cry with gratitude that I feel functional again.

[@michele21auntiem]

Patty, i have both of those too. Diagnoses that is. I take just one or half of one tablet a day unless i am triggered. So i get it.

[@melsangelbard]

This was so 😎

[@danielludlow8960]

I really love these interviews you do....the questions you ask...It's viewed as being a female thing I guess...because when I ask the same type of questions....I get called crazy....I mean....I'll hear when I ask those types of questions...."your crazy"

[@teriscallon]

My location...same, but Chicago. Need to add the puff.

[@korinefan1941]

Santa Clause SMUT FAIL!

[@lynnrolaf7422]

Love this show ❤️

[@wannabetrucker7475]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Bravo!!

[@nikeestar]

I'm a big fan of the podcast. But Better Help isn't cheaper than in person therapy in the UK. And is unaffordable for most people on a low income.

[@morpen]

So you ring sponsorship ad was interrupted by a different youtube ad. KZbin what are you doing?

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

Love Sarah Silverman!

[@lisaaa9129]

Really enjoyed listening to Jodie.

[@SIBIRIAKoriginal]

Just instinctively clicked wondering in the feeds. No-brainer as they say.

[@taramcdonaldortiz4810]

Love Love Love Sarah

[@augusthavince8909]

Subscribed.

[@happychappy1291]

why didn’t you mention the sarah silverman show? so funny.

[@anthonywapow3144]

Yea ring alarm is good. I live in a horrible neighborhood, we had to get that cause ppl steal packages smh. Hope you have a good day !

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Amazon locker. ...I suppose not everyone in bad neighborhoods can access that option, but still 🤷‍♂️

[@moonbeanification]

"It's like being kicked to death by a bunny rabbit" 😂😂😂

[@CopperValentine]

They have nails, it actually hurts 🤣

[@charlesdignam780]

Hi Mayim. I love you♥️♥️

[@mikegreek5363]

I love your show. It is great. I have to tell you, you seem to have waaaayyy more commercials than the average bear. No option to skip them as they are buried in the midst of the show. Makes me crazy.

[@yvonnemartinez2064]

Love you girl and every night I go to sleep listening to you ❤️