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Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Addiction Made it Easier to Be Human & Surviving a Near Fatal Wrestling Death Match, with David Arquette!

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Mayim Bialik

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Comedy, Thebigbangtheory, Spirituality, Selfimprovement, Mentalhealth

4.75.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2024

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

David Arquette (SCREAM, NEVER BEEN KISSED, THE GOOD HALF) shares how he has blended his diverse passions into a one-of-a-kind career to form his own community of belonging, from his unexpected past as a graffiti artist and breakdancer, to becoming a certified Bob Ross painter, Professional Wrestler, and Clown Enthusiast! He reveals what it was like to grow up off the grid in a religious commune as the youngest of the famous Arquette acting dynasty, his parents' challenging pasts, and his complex relationship with his mom (who earned her therapist certification on her deathbed!). Hear how starring in the original SCREAM movie not only skyrocketed his career but also led to his iconic meeting with Courteney Cox, the effects of their high-profile marriage, why his struggle with substance use worsened after their divorce, and what he ultimately learned about himself and his triggers from their relationship. In honor of International Clown Week, Mayim and David delve into the quirky world of clowning — covering everything from its history, people's fears of clowns, and "Clown Code of Conduct" to David’s groundbreaking plans for the clown industry (including owning the rights to Bozo the Clown!). They also detail David's wrestling journey - why fans hated him, his near-death “deathmatch” experience, and the science behind pro wrestling’s toll on your nervous system. AND Did You Know....Mayim and David not only worked together on BLOSSOM, but they were also supposed to work together on a second project before David was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack on filming day?! He opens up about that life-altering heart attack and how it led to his big life changes, his struggles with imposter syndrome and the ego-crushing nature of fame, the origins of his addictions and how they made it easier for him to be a human, and his experience with ketamine therapy (plus his reservations about it as someone who has struggled with addiction). We also unpack his daily mindfulness practices, his belief that kindness can heal societal divides, and we get a sneak peek into his latest film role where he plays a narcissist and how it reflects his own personal growth. Don’t miss this compelling and honest conversation with one of the nicest, most eclectic guys in Hollywood - TUNE IN to MBB today!!

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I had this really insane thing called a death match which I really wasn't clear on I had nearly died.

0:08.8

The title didn't tip you off.

0:10.5

Yeah, I showed up.

0:11.8

You learned quickly in wrestling how real it actually is. A lot of the blood

0:16.4

that you typically see in wrestling matches is real blood. A death match is

0:20.5

something that includes things that you could find around the arena, like a stop

0:26.0

sign or a ladder or a barbed wire or a light tube chain, which is dangerous.

0:35.0

I got stabbed in the neck with the light tube,

0:38.0

I literally thought I was dying for a minute or two.

0:41.0

The funny thing is when I went in that place, they hated me. But by the time I left, they were cheering.

0:48.0

When I was recovering in the hospital, I was like, why am I beating the hell out of myself? Why am I putting my life at risk?

0:55.0

Because if you do it, no one else can do it worse.

0:58.0

Yeah.

0:59.0

It's Miami-Olegs breakdown, she's going to break it down for you because you know she's The a

1:02.9

like you because you know she loves a thing or two

1:07.2

So now she's gonna break down so break down. She's gonna break it down.

1:15.0

Hi, I'm I am Bialik and welcome to my breakdown. This is a place where we break things down so you don't have to.

1:18.0

I'm flying solo today.

1:19.0

Unfortunately, Jonathan's under the weather.

1:22.0

We have a very exciting guest. Before I talk about who that is,

1:26.4

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