Nick Viall: Bachelor Trauma Exposed! It Was LUST Not Love

On Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Nick Viall (former BACHELOR star, bestselling author of “Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday”, host of the chart-topping podcast The Viall Files) reveals to Mayim & Jonathan the shocking truths behind the franchise's evolution and his own emotional journey as he navigated the process. From surviving the heartbreak of being a runner-up twice on Andi Dorfman & Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Bachelorette seasons to dealing with public vilification, Nick opens up about the psychological toll of reality TV, the need for therapists on set, and how filming the show made him question his own feelings. He dives deep into his spiritual crisis, the grief he shared with his wife after their miscarriage, and why he’s chosen to stay off social media. Plus, find out why texting your ex "Happy Birthday" is a huge mistake and more helpful dating advice and tips! You won’t want to miss his candid, eye-opening reflections on love, fame, and personal growth! --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Nick Viall’s Early Life & Family 17:54 - What His Parents’ Relationship Taught Him About Love 19:30 - Love Isn’t Enough in Relationships 21:00 - Nick's Journey to The Bachelor 25:50 - The Bachelor Casting Process 37:24 - It's Infatuation, Not Love, on The Bachelor 52:23 - Dealing with Public Scrutiny 53:20 - Overcoming the Villain Edit 56:30 - The Bachelor Taught Nick About Resilience 59:05 - Nick Viall's Spiritual Journey Post-Bachelor 1:04:26 - Sharing Grief Publicly 1:09:10 - The Impact of Not Reading Social Media Comments 1:16:55 - Why You Shouldn't Text Your Ex "Happy Birthday" --- Listen on our website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2p... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Check out our Merch: https://shop.bialikbreakdown.com/ Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Follow us on Instagram:   / bialikbreakdown   Find Mayim Bialik:   / ​​​     / ​​​     / ​​​     / mayimbialik   Find Nick Viall: Twitter:   / nickviall   Instagram:   / nickviall   Nick Viall's Podcast, The Viall Files: https://www.viallfiles.com/ Nick’s Viall's book, Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating: https://www.viallfiles.com/book Check out Mayim's episode of The Viall Files:    • Bachelor Cast w/ Mayim Bialik, Baldoni Foo...   Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong. #MayimBialik​​​ #BialikBreakdown #NickViall #Bachelor #TheBachelor #TheBachelorABC #Bachelorette #TheBachelorette #BachelorinParadise #Love #Relationships #RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipTips #RealityStar #RealityTV #Heartbreak #SocialMedia #Therapy #Spirituality #Miscarriage #Dating #DatingAdvice #DatingTips #PopCulture #BachelorNation #Authenticity