EP 76 - Behind OutDaughtered: What Depression and Pressure Did to Us

More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle

Adam and Danielle Busby

Relationships, Society & Culture, After Shows, Kids & Family, Parenting, Tv & Film

4.7 • 589 Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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What you saw on OutDaughtered wasn’t the full story… In this episode, Adam and Danielle open up about what life was really like behind the cameras—the pressure, the expectations, and the mental health struggles that viewers never saw. From battling depression while trying to provide for a family of eight, to navigating the demands of filming, work, and fatherhood… this is the side of the story that never made it to TV. 💧 Cure Hydration Staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking water—it’s about actually absorbing it. Cure is a plant-based electrolyte drink mix with no added sugar, designed to help your body hydrate more effectively. 👉 Get 20% off with code MORETHAN at https://curehydration.com (Also available on Amazon) 🚿 Pocket Hose Tired of hoses that kink, twist, and fight you every step of the way? The Pocket Hose Copper Head expands, swivels 360°, and shrinks back down for easy storage—making yard work way easier. 👉 Get your free Pocket Pivot + 10-pattern sprayer when you purchase now 📱 Text MORE to 64000 (Message & data rates may apply) We also answer one of the most asked questions: 👉 Would we ever go back to reality TV? Plus, we talk about: • The hidden pressure of filming a reality show • How depression impacted our marriage and family • The moment everything shifted • Why we stepped away from TV • What life looks like now (and what’s ahead with homeschooling) If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or like you’re carrying more than you can handle—this episode is for you. There’s always more than what you see on the surface. Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history as the first set of all-female quintuplets born in the United States. After 10 incredible seasons of our hit TV show OutDaughtered on TLC, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our extraordinary life like never before. Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising a family of 8, share unfiltered stories from our journey, and explore everything from parenting tips to personal growth. It’s life, love, laughter, and a whole lot of chaos—because our reality is so much more than what you’ve seen on screen.Tune in each week for a candid look into our world, where the real adventure begins when the cameras stop rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Jamie Lang and Sophie Haboo have arrived on Disney Plus.
0:04.5	We're having a baby.
0:05.5	We're having a baby.
0:07.2	I've always wanted to be mom.
0:09.4	And we're bringing you on our journey through everything.
0:12.4	I have no idea what we're doing.
0:13.6	Thank you. I have more of an idea.
0:15.6	I think of it like a Tamagocchi.
0:17.8	At the end of all of this...
0:20.0	We're going to have a little baby.
0:21.6	Raising Chelsea, a Hulu original series streaming April 2nd exclusively on Disney Plus.
0:27.2	18 plus subscription required T's and T supply.
0:30.3	There once was a woman who lived in a shoe.
0:33.0	A size too snug, but what could she do?
0:35.9	But that's not where her story ends. Thanks to a little help from her Experian friends,
0:40.3	she got her score into much better shape
0:42.3	and relocated to a box fresh new place,
0:45.3	with room to grow and a mortgage to suit.
0:48.3	Now, she lives in a spacious four bedroom cowboy boots.
0:52.3	Better your Experian credit score to help get mortgage ready.
0:56.6	Experian.
0:57.6	Better your score.
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