Burnout

Paused my Distractible episode because I got a notification about a new Distractible episode. Im so distracted right now that im shaking and crying.

Fuck iron lung the ride, an iron lung escape room would be so fuckin cool

I remember when Bob at one point talked about how he was scared of whether he was going to be a good dad or not. I think we can all agree that he is a really good Dad.

Appreciate the guys being more vulnerable about their struggles. I really encourage anyone who's thinking about talking to someone professional to take those first steps to do that. It's hard but mental health is something really important to take good care of.

I watch Distractible constantly to forget my problems are hear fun jokes, but I still REALLY appreciate when they get vulnerable and I connect and realize that I’m not alone with my problems. That can have just as much value for my mental health as the silly stuff. You can make people feel better just by being honest about your negative experiences, because we’re not alone.

Wade? And a car together? Now that's stupid, Wade has no car, Its in the Ocean

Dear Bob. As a parent of a medically complex kid, THANK YOU. So often we are seen as "fine" because to the outside world we look calm and in control. We are NOT. We are in fight or flight, soul crushing panic 24/7. You say "how do they do it?" and some say " I couldnt do what you do"....yeah you could. Because there is literally no other option. You do it because you have to. Just like you said with James' vomiting. You just have to do it. Your kids needs you to be the strong one. So you are. You collapse in tears later....but for your child? they only see love, support and strength, because there is no other option. The only difference between us and any other parent is, we got the worst case scenario....and we got on with it, because we have to. Our Son (also named James!) was born with a complex heart condition. 1 in 4 kids with a congenital heart condition dont make it to their 1st birthday. He had open heart surgery at 10 weeks old. Again at 2 years old......Yesterday he turned 10 years old. Hes stable, medication free and currently doesnt require any surgery. We just get on with it. Celebrate every good thing, and prepare for the worst. Thank you for shining a light on families who go through such tough times. ❤❤❤

I really loved this episode. I began experiencing burnout in 2019, and it wasn't until 2024—at 43 years old—that I was finally diagnosed as neurodivergent (AuDHD). My life felt "alright" until suddenly, it wasn't. While your job is primarily entertainment, you have genuinely helped so many audience members by opening up about your own struggles, especially regarding ADHD. I saw myself in each of you, and I actually requested to be tested for ADHD after seeing Bob’s diagnosis and Mark’s experience with his ADHD medication. Wade, your vulnerable moments and honest reflections on your own challenges have also been a significant part of my mental health journey. While I tune in for the games and the laughs, I am truly grateful for the deeper conversations; Distractible has fundamentally helped me. Thank you.

I'm picturing Mark, hunched over in the kitchen or bathroom in the middle of a quiet afternoon, mumbling, holding his little GoPro, extremely concentrated... filming a faucet.

As a therapist, I'm so glad this episode came out. I think it speaks to the broader misunderstanding that entertainers need to always be in character and need to show only the bright side of life. There's something to be said about trying to be positive around others, and trying to make people laugh, but at the end of the day an entertainer is still human. They go through negative experiences, they have burnout, that have difficult thoughts and feelings, you name it. I'm glad that you guys were able to open a dialogue today about how your experience is, even as entertainers, still have real life problems within them.