EP 81 - The Change That Triggered Adam’s Old Depression Struggles

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

🗓️ 30 April 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle open up about a recent argument that uncovered something deeper—old struggles with depression and the weight of major life changes. As their family prepares to transition into homeschooling, Adam shares how the thought of missing everyday moments with his kids triggered emotions he didn’t expect… and brought him back to one of the hardest seasons of his life. From the early days of having quintuplets, working long hours in oil & gas, and silently battling depression—to now navigating change, identity, and fatherhood—this conversation gets real about what men often don’t talk about. 💧 Cure Hydration You can drink water all day and still feel dehydrated—your body needs electrolytes to actually absorb it. Cure is plant-based, clean, and based on the same science as IV hydration. 👉 Get 20% off at curehydration.com with code MORETHAN 🧠 What We Talk About: * The argument that revealed deeper emotional struggles * Fear of missing out as a dad and provider * The reality of male postpartum depression * Identity struggles tied to career and success * How faith reshaped Adam’s perspective * Why vulnerability in marriage matters more than ever * Preparing for homeschooling and a new family rhythm 💬 If you’ve ever struggled with change, identity, or feeling like you’re missing out on your own life… this one’s for you. 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	This was like a great example of like Adam kind of figuring out how he works through change and he doesn't do well and he doesn't like it, which no one does.
0:09.4	Being a guy in the South also, like you're kind of ingrained and like just not talk about your feelings.
0:16.4	Yeah.
0:17.0	And there was just a lot of things that I loved in my life that I just didn't care about anymore
0:21.3	and I just felt completely numb to.
0:24.4	Like my career wasn't wrong and providing wasn't wrong,
0:29.2	but it became who I was instead of something I did.
0:39.2	This is more than reality podcast, where we dive into all things, faith, family, and marriage
0:46.4	and share that there is so much more than the reality that you see on the surface.
0:50.7	Welcome to More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby.
0:56.7	What's up, guys?
0:58.2	Hey.
0:58.7	Today's episode 81 of More Than Reality podcast.
1:03.8	It's been an interesting week.
1:07.5	I don't know, like I was reflecting this week on kind of like an argument
1:12.2	that we've had.
1:15.5	It's coming in hot, guys.
1:22.2	Buzzbee therapy session today.
1:25.0	No, I don't know, like, reflecting reflecting reflecting on an argument it also like
1:30.7	brings me back to like a season of my life um i don't know it just like opened up like some
1:40.2	vulnerabilities there of i don't know maybe it's like change, um, like that I struggle
1:48.1	with. I think it may be like anything like new, big. Um, also think FOMO. And also like FOMO,
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