Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, January 9, 2026

Episode: Neuroscientist Dr. Julia Mossbridge: Was I a CIA Experiment? Remote Viewing, Missing Memories, and the Science of Psychic Abilities
Host: Mayim Bialik, with Jonathan Cohen
Guest: Dr. Julia Mossbridge

Overview of the Episode

In this thought-provoking episode, Mayim and Jonathan welcome neuroscientist Dr. Julia Mossbridge for a candid and unusual conversation about neurodiversity, psychic phenomena (precognition, remote viewing), and extraordinary claims about hidden government experiments. The episode oscillates between deep scientific explorations, personal anecdotes about identity and childhood, and practical advice for enhancing intuitive abilities—all underpinned by a recurring theme: unconditional love as a transformative force for growth and healing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Defining Psychic Abilities & Remote Viewing

• Remote viewing vs. Thinking: Dr. Mossbridge explains that remote viewing is used “because they want to find out if their prediction is any different from what is actually going to happen” ([00:16]).
• Julia describes her involvement in government-funded psychic research in childhood, which included mysterious memory lapses and the infamous “pink drink” ([01:03]).
• She openly discusses missing memories possibly tied to government experiments and chemicals meant to enhance psychic capacities or induce amnesia.

  “I don't remember a single thing that ever happened.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([00:49])

2. The Nature of Memory, Trauma, and Disclosure

• Dr. Mossbridge shares how writing her book “Have a Nice Disclosure” brought up hidden parts of her own history. She frames disclosure as a personal as well as a public process:

  “There are pieces of my life that I did not understand until going through the process of writing the book... The book was working on me, which is when you know you’ve actually written something useful.” ([26:25])

• Discussion on why people remember or compartmentalize trauma, and how personal “disclosure” often arises from processing family patterns or childhood dynamics, such as people-pleasing tendencies learned as coping mechanisms.

  “I cover over people’s sort of bad behavior and make sure that everything’s okay. And I don’t want to do that anymore.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([27:39])

3. Neurodivergence and Individual Brains

• Hosts and guest explore what it means to be “neurodivergent” versus “neurotypical,” challenging the very idea of a “normal” brain.

  "If you're saying someone is neurotypical, there has to be like one person who’s neurotypical.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([10:49])

• They argue that everyone has unique cognitive strengths and challenges; thus, “the problem I have with saying everyone’s neurodivergent is that it’s just the same thing as saying everyone has special, special capacities.” ([23:46])
• Dr. Mossbridge points out that labels can both liberate and confine, and that successful teams require blending these differences.

4. The Science of Consciousness and Information

• Dr. Mossbridge introduces the idea of an “information-only dimension” that intersects with space-time—a framework for understanding precognition and psychic phenomena ([34:49]).
• She distinguishes local (traditional sensory) versus nonlocal (psychic) unconscious information processing, claiming both are valid and interconnected:

  “There’s no distinction between unconscious processing of information that comes in [locally] and unconscious processing from nonlocal sources... your brain’s doing that all the time.” ([30:32])

5. Coping, Filtering, and the Role of Love

• Only a small fraction (~3%) of sensory data reaches conscious awareness; the rest is filtered unconsciously. Trauma and neurodivergence can disrupt these filters, leading to overwhelm or insensitivity ([38:00]).

• Dr. Mossbridge offers love as the primary tool for self-transformation, proposing that “unconditional love” is the key to moving beyond coping tools and achieving genuine change.

  "Love, accessing universal love... really helps you work with whatever you’ve got." ([41:43])

• They clarify that unconditional love is not the same as unconditional acceptance of all behaviors:

  “You can unconditionally love someone and absolutely not accept their behavior.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([50:12])

6. Conditional vs. Unconditional Love—Personal & Universal

• The group unpacks the difficulty of offering unconditional love in relationships and families, with Julia emphasizing that love should not hinge on someone changing:

  “Having the experience of being loved and being able to love without needing anything to change anything.” ([48:11])

• The group shares vulnerabilities about their own families, upbringings, and the practical struggles of integrating unconditional love into daily life.

7. Teamwork, Difference, and Complementarity

• A live exercise explores personality clashes and complementarity between Jonathan and Mayim, showing how relationships force us to build skills in our areas of weakness (e.g., tolerance for uncertainty vs. need for order).

  "We're always working with what you have and where your deficits are. And if you can work in love, then it's just this playtime about... that's your problem, number 23." — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([59:43])

8. Teasers for Part Two

• The session ends with a teaser for a practical remote viewing experiment in part two and promises further details about Dr. Mossbridge’s missing memories and government-related experiments, as well as actionable advice for expanding psychic abilities ([60:35]).

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

On missing memories and government experiments:

• “Back in 1981, 1982, they were testing lots of kids. And then I was one of the singled out... I don't remember a single thing that ever happened.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([00:49])

On the nature of typicality and diversity:

• “There’s no such thing as a neurotypical brain... Brains are so different between... so many inter-individual differences.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([10:49])
• "Labels end up being useful when you can use them to be free." — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([18:22])

On the filtering brain and its limits:

• “Your conscious experience is a movie that you’re watching that your brain has set up. It’s found the actors, it’s directed it, it’s edited it, it’s put it out there.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([38:45])

On coping, love, and change:

• “Forgiving yourself, having this unconditional love for yourself and others is the language, right, that speaks to all of these parts. And unconditional love is like a human response to a natural force we can call universal love.” — Jonathan Cohen ([43:37])
• “Love is the only thing that frees you from the jail of conditioning.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([49:10])

On acceptance and boundaries:

• “Unconditional acceptance is not the same thing as unconditional love. So you can unconditionally love someone and absolutely not accept their behavior.” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([50:12])

Live relationship insight:

• “We're always working with what you have and where your deficits are. And if you can work in love, then it's just this playtime...” — Dr. Julia Mossbridge ([59:43])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Remote viewing/psychic study background: [00:10] – [01:17]
• Defining neurodivergence and “normal”: [09:31] – [12:58]
• Value and limits of labels: [18:22] – [20:33]
• Memory, trauma, and family influences: [25:16] – [28:54]
• Coping tools and unconditional love as a solution: [43:37] – [50:12]
• Conditional vs. unconditional love discussion: [47:18] – [53:01]
• Relationship exercise & complementarity: [55:30] – [59:43]
• Setup for next episode (remote viewing): [60:35]

Tone and Language

The tone is energetic, quirky, and deeply earnest. Mayim plays the curious scientist and relatable mom, Jonathan brings humor and personal anecdotes, while Dr. Mossbridge grounds the discussion in both neuroscience and mystical possibility. The trio maintain empathy, vulnerability, and a gentle skepticism throughout—creating a judgment-free, exploratory vibe.

Conclusion

This episode offers a fascinating interplay between hard neuroscience, far-out psychic phenomena, and intimate stories of trauma and healing. The discussion leaves listeners with practical wisdom about understanding their mind, reserving judgment, and infusing both personal growth and relationships with compassion and curiosity. The episode builds anticipation for part two, where promised “remote viewing” and more secretive disclosures await.