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Frankie Muniz: The Thrill of Dying Keeps Me Alive
Dec 12, 2023
Frankie Muniz, actor, musician, and race car driver, discusses his psychology of racing, concussions, memory loss, and mini-stroke misdiagnosis. He opens up about a possible Malcolm in the Middle reboot, anxiety in race car driving, career as a musician, and why leaving the entertainment industry saved his life. He shares his reasons for not drinking, struggles with meditation, and desire to start therapy. Mayim resonates with his memory loss explanation as an actor and breaks down aura migraines.
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- Frankie Muniz pursued his passion for race car driving despite facing barriers due to his age and became a professional race car driver, finding immense joy and a sense of purpose in the adrenaline rush of racing.
- After years of misdiagnosis, Frankie Muniz discovered that his mysterious episodes were actually migraines with aura, highlighting the importance of finding a doctor who accurately diagnoses and provides appropriate treatment.
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Frankie Muniz's Journey to Becoming a Race Car Driver
Frankie Muniz, known for his role in Malcolm in the Middle, reveals his passion for race car driving and how it all started from participating in a pro celebrity race. Despite facing barriers due to his age, he pursued his dream and became a professional race car driver. Frankie discusses the adrenaline rush and immense joy he experiences while racing, making him feel like he is exactly where he is supposed to be. He also opens up about his memory issues, suspected to be linked to multiple concussions he has had throughout his life. Despite these challenges, Frankie remains resilient and motivated to chase his dreams.
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