YouTube Burnout Is Real — How It’s Impacting Our Marriage | Wife Approved Ep 17

In this episode of the Wife Approved Podcast, we dive deep into what it’s really like being a full-time content creator — not just the gear and editing, but the impact it has on marriage, family life, mental health, and burnout.

Caroline asks the real questions about time, guilt, balance, and whether Shane ever thought about quitting. We talk about how being a YouTuber has tested our marriage, how we handle trolls, why burnout hits hard, and what it takes to build something sustainable while still showing up for your family.

If you’re a content creator, married to one, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes — this is the raw side no one shows on camera.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
4:35 - YouTube Process
10:27 - Tools & Software
14:20 - What Videos To Make?
21:00 - Dealing With Trolls
34:07 - Testing Products
35:35 - Ever Thought About Quitting?
37:35 - Marriage, Family & Balance
53:05 - Always Working?
58:20 - Battling Burnout
1:05:18 - Looking Ahead - Future of YouTube

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