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How Adam Savage Overcame Burnout During MythBusters

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In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers questions from Tested members uncleBING0, TheJMReedy and DavidMarden, whom we thank for their support! Adam reflects on hitting a wall during the peak years of MythBusters, the realization that comfort and rest are tools vs. luxuries, and the three practical shifts he made to reset himself. Plus, Adam shares insight on giving yourself grace when breaking old coping mechanisms and gives an update on his 18-year-old dog Maggie!

​​Do you have any tricks to help start creating new healthy habits? Or doing what you know you should be doing more of?

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00:00 Burnout

01:18 Overworking During MythBusters

02:24 Comfort as an Asset

03:00 Seep, Alcohol & Meditation

05:53 Building Healthy Habits

06:17 Childhood Coping Mechanisms

08:26 Self-Compassion

10:55 Update on Maggie

Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman

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