The Simple Trick Adam Savage Uses to Turn Off “Monkey Mind”

In this live-stream excerpt Adam Savage shares his approach to interviewing fellow makers, putting nervous creators at ease on camera. Next, he recommends his favorite MythBusters episodes to introduce to kids (Hint: Diet Coke and Mentos!). Finally, Adam responds to a viewer struggling with insomnia and burnout, opening up about his own experiences with extreme stress during the peak of MythBusters production. Many thanks to Tested members truedadof2, bethcallahan and Gwen-Maker-of-Things for their support and questions! How do YOU manage stress?

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0:00 - Nervous interviewees

02:30 - MythBusters recommendations for kids

03:43 - Insomnia and high stress

05:18 - Alcohol and brain fog

06:24 - Sleep and naps

06:58 - Vipassana meditation practice

08:38 - Taming monkey mind

10:16 - Meditation apps and body scans

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