Ep 17: YouTube Burnout Is Real — How It’s Impacting Our Marriage

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.💬 Submit YOUR questions or topics (anonymously) for a future podcast here: https://shanewhatley.com/wife-approved-podcast/Chapters:00:00 - Intro4:35 - YouTube Process10:27 - Tools & Software14:20 - What Videos To Make?21:00 - Dealing With Trolls34:07 - Testing Products35:35 - Ever Thought About Quitting?37:35 - Marriage, Family & Balance53:05 - Always Working?58:20 - Battling Burnout1:05:18 - Looking Ahead - Future of YouTube