I am in tears. It’s so amazing to see someone that “gets it”. If someone as amazing and successful as Bert can have issues dealing with anxiety, founded or unfounded, it gives me comfort to know that maybe I’m not so alone in this. Amazing podcast. Amazing. I will forever be a Bert and Leann fan.
When Bert explained about his anxiety and how some people are having a hard time entering back into the world, I can relate so much. I actually started to cry. It’s so overwhelming.
It’s episodes like this that exponentially grow my love for Bert and Leeann. And I realize it isn’t something that you can business model or exploit because of you tried it wouldn’t work. It’s so genuine and just so human. It makes me fall in love with my own husband more. Thank y’all
I hope you know how much you’re not alone. Getting help in itself brings anxiety on top of the anxiety you’re already dealing with. There’s strength and power in getting over hurdles that “normal people” don’t have to deal with. Hope things get better for you xx Also, s/o to LeeAnn for listening and really trying to actually understand what not only Bert goes through but others around her. God bless
I love seeing Burt on your podcast! It’s never boring what it does is reaffirm to all of the fans that Burt is not a character, he is just Bert. They dynamic that you guys show throughout all of the podcasts that are available with both of you in them make me think that you guys are the epitome of what a relationship should be. I strive to make my relationship as good as yours and I would like to thank you (Leann and Bert) for allowing us to be a part yours.
As someone with OCD, this episode really resonated with me. Grateful for Bert sharing all of his thoughts and experiences openly and to you, LeeAnn, for asking the questions. It hit home.
I relate to Bert SO MUCH it's ridiculous. It's not so simple to just "go get help". When you're so crippled mentally with the anxiety and intrusive thoughts, you snowball in your brain and it makes it impossible to even process what's going on because your brain is running so fast. Imagine a your power shutting out because there are too many things plugged in. It's just like that, except you can't unplug those cords that blow your fuse. Please try to listen to Bert about it more and empathize with him.
I love watching you both so much! It reminds me of my beloved husband and I talking. He was my rock who always knew how to calm me down with my anxiety and make me laugh like no one else. When we first got married, a few people said we would never last a year. I was 19 & he was 25 when we got married, we had our ups and downs, but we always worked it out even with my moods. lol We never gave in and made it to 25 years of marriage before he passed away a few months later 5 years ago. Thank you both for being there for each other, it's rare. Thank you Bert for making me laugh to the point of almost peeing my pants laughing so hard.
32 minutes and I am crying because everything he is saying in that moment I can completely relate to and it's utterly endearing. My poor little empathy cog in this neurodivergent brain, just gets it.
Your communication skills as a couple are inspiring. Thank you for being so open and honest. I can't begin to express how much I needed to see and hear this today.
LOVE the REALNESS of this podcast! Prayers to you for your surgery Bert! And bless your patient heart Leanne🙏 you two make an amazing team/couple. The way you speak to each other and actively listen to each other is goals! Love ya both! Great episode
Loved this Podcast!! As someone who suffer from depression and anxiety I really appreciated this chat,, Refreshing to see the honestly and vulnerability coming from someone so talented and funny!! Love Bert and Leeanne🙏🙌😁
Things it seems ( not that I’m any better ) people seem to think about things and keep it inside. No one really has true friends anymore to share and have someone to talk to
Bert, your anxiety for the surgery is 100% valid! I just had an acl and meniscus repair in my left knee and as a 27 year old who had a knee reconstruction at 16 due to softball, A baby at 23, i STILL had major anxiety about the surgery and going under and it was done in the blink of an eye. You’ll be good my dude! Stay positive bud! 🤘🏼 And I’m only 7 weeks out of surgery. Everything is fine!
Hey Burt I just wanna thank you for being as open as you are with your struggles. I sometimes feel like I’m weaker than others because of my anxiety, but see someone I respect and look up to deal with it and live a successful fulfilling life makes me feel better about my future. So thanks.
Bert described anxiety perfectly!!! My anxiety is so bad I some times can't leave the house. Thank you Leann and Bert for discussing this disorder that needs to be spoken about more. Online hypnosis podcasts for anxiety have been a great help (for me). All my best to everyone! Cheers!
1. LeAnn is a dream of a woman, mother, and partner. I adore and appreciate her honesty and thoughtless and patience. I love this podcast! 2. I think Bert's motivations when he talks about him vs Aly, and catastrophe thinking has a lot to do with being a provider, especially with the mentality of his work being relatively short term (bc of Hollywood type timelines). 3. A great therapist once told me "well... If you feel like you're overwhelmed you probably are. You don't always have to explain it, justify it, or make sense of it." 4. We would all be so lucky to have a friend, let alone a partner, who can understand their partner so well. You have forgiveness but boundaries in very interesting ways and I've learned from it. I've been with my now husband 18 years and I have taken a lot from your conversations as a couple.
I'm diagnosed with major anxiety & depression disorder. It's awesome that Leanne is so there for him when she doesn't understand it fully. She's genuinely trying to learn & help, without judgement. That's insanely helpful!
I deal with severe anxiety alot in my life and I really appreciate yall talking about it and wanna thank Bert because he always makes me laugh and takes me out of my own head when I need an escape.. love both of yall and rest in peace nana🖤
Within the very first minute, I could tell Burt was having a hard day, so happy to see his woman get I'm in a better place, don't be so hard on yourself, Bert so many of us are rooting for you! Much love to you both, thank you for all your content 💜💜💜💜
I am so grateful that you talked about anxiety, ocd etc. It is so helpful to see that even someone I regard as highly as Bert, my favourite comedian, suffers from similar problems as me.
Bert you have to stop comparing yourself to others!! You are enough, you are talented, and you will not be forgotten. Praying for a speedy recovery with your surgery.
This is one of my favorite episodes! Definitely not boring Bert! I also have anxiety disorder and can relate to most of what Bert was saying. I think this type of thing is so important to talk about...especially if you have a relationship (of any kind) with someone who suffers from anxiety. It is important to understand that it is very real for those who have it and it is true that those who don't suffer just don't understand...but it is a beautiful thing when you have someone who wants to understand, who wants to be helpful instead of just getting frustrated with you. I started to cry when Leann talked about how she soothed Georgia...I think that most people have to self soothe, myself included. Great conversation!!
Burt needs some down time so he can decompress…he was away from home for so long he needs times to readjust. I wish he would take a couple of weeks off for his mental health…and I hope Leeann does some self care and schedules a few good spa days so she can recover from Berts anxiety and stress. I love them as a couple.
Listening to you two is like the two sides of my brain in the best way. Also, hearing Bert talk about his anxiety/panic helps me feel more normal about mine.
Fuck... Bert made me insta-cry by what he said about his grandma. "She won the game of life" And not only did she win the game of life, she left the world a better place than when she entered. An absolute success. Sorry to hear of her passing Bert, but as you said, what a life to have lived! Rest in peace
No apologies. This has been such a great podcast. It's absolutely great to hear about how relatable the two of you are. You summed it up perfectly... you all have been completely real. And Bert, your ability to be as vulnerable is inspiring to us who feel we suffer alone in similar ways. I loved this podcast!
I am always so grateful for your family's transparency. I think it helps so many people, more than you will ever know. Edited to add: this is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you for sharing.
i learned so much from this podcast, from bert. About my stomach controlling my anxiety? i had no idea but i have that. Being a catastrophe thinker, i am that too and it fuels my anxeity. I dwell on things i cannot control. I really does help me to know i am not alone, and i hope it helps bert and his daughter too, to know they are not alone. it will not cure it, but it sure does help to know we are not alone in our thinking. thank you!
the vulnerability shared by Bert and the dealing with it shared by both of you, is to be commended, but really, beyond commended, it's beautiful, AND helpful to the rest of us.....so just.....thank you. by the way, sorry for ya' all's loss. Love to you an' yours. be well.
Bert is imo a constant worrier. I always say to my husband my brain never ever just shuts up. I too worry so much before "fill in the blank with anything", that by the time I get to the "fill in the blank" I'm so worked up and then its over/done. U see right now typing this I'm not even sure I make sense because my brain has so much to get out and my 40 year old fingers can't keep up. For me...distracting myself with something that holds my attention helps. During the early days of the pandemic I was so worried about becoming my autistic son's teacher in a way, that I had to schedule in distraction(i.e.. listening to 2 bears and bad friends, etc) so that I wasn't in this heightened state of worry 24/7. And it helped but by no means solved it. I'm not even sure I'm making sense. Hope I am. Love u both and all ur helpful stories.💖
Sames! I need the 'focus' of a podcast running in the background to stop my mind running off. I'm 32, the doctor started my on Vyvanse (adhd meds) and this has settled my mind for the first time since I can remember.
WOTP is one of my favorite podcasts. You have the ability to make every podcast interesting for me regardless of the subject. That is coming from a 69yr old conservative man! lol. I was first drawn to your podcast because you were the wife of one of my favorite comedians but you are a talent in your own right. Thanks for the many hours of entertainment and education. Phil
Absolutely! She’s been called the next “Oprah” by her dear friend and comedian Christina P! (Tom Segura’s wife) And she’s right… LeeAnn has a VERY SOMETHING SPECIAL in her! 💜
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Couldn’t believe it! But I think very similarly to Bert. 100% catastrophic thinker. Always in fight or flight mode and it’s exhausting. I wish you peace Bert! Your surgery will go great and it’ll be done before you know it.
Try Rhodiola. I have ADHD as well, but am not comfortable taking Rx’s for it. Rhodiola Rosea (I use a tincture form from Herb Pharm) works brilliantly for me to stop that flight or flight mode bs. It basically helps your body to regulate your cortisol level. But it isn’t a sedative or stimulant. I take it near dinner, and it prevents the laying in bed with hamster wheel brain thang at night.
@@mrs.h2725 I agree but sometimes it is not enough for some people. I do believe that natural medicine works great with long term use, often when combined with traditional medicine
I love this podcast. Glad Bert is back safe!! Been missing him on 2 bears tho!!! Sorry to hear about Nana passing. Good luck to Bert on his surgery!! U will be fine Bert.
i loved this. I loved seeing a genuine serious conversation. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. To see this kind of raw communication is truly a gift. I have I wished many times I knew Leeann as a teen.
I love love loveddd this entire ep. 1st time watching this pod but I loved how real it all was bc I too can relate to the “Bert” in this episode. Made my day. It’s been a little tough lately but we’re all gettin through it. Thanks!!
! ✨✨✨✨✨Thank you for including us in your reality! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️This surgery is a sign that you you need to slow down and take care of yourself. I have recently been in the same situation. MY MRI, threw me into the same state of mind, where I had to try my best to think positive Leanne is incredibly kind with your anxiety. I’m happily- ish ;) married 20+ yrs, w/ daughters, bickering, loyal, etc. my hubby has a hard time relating or calming me. Thanks for sharing this chat. I value you both. Love ❤️ to you both!!!! ☀️🤗🦋💓🥰❤️🩹 surgeons know their shit! You got this Bert!!!
Amazing podcast…everyone experiences anxiety in some sort of a way or another, but the difference in most people is they can control it, instead of where it consumes some. I love seeing Bert and Leeann work thru issues, with understanding and love. More people should have this great level of communication
1.) Condolences to your family for your loss. 2.) This podcast was and is very helpful to a lot of us. 3.) Was the caller Daniel Tosh? 4.) Welcome back Bert. 5.) I appreciate you guys sharing fears, joys and growth. 6.) “Dust bowl hand use” had me checking if I needed to change my shorts.
Well, he ( Jeremy) latched himself onto Mike Tyson's Hot Boxin.....so I can see him trying to latch onto Bert, and Bert had him on before he went to Serbia...just a guess, lol
i try and do what bert does all the time, say its not real and theres no foundation for the anxious thoughts im having but in therapy today we went over how trying to 180 those thoughts actually just compounds them and eventually makes it worse so im relating so much to bert in this episode
I love both of you guys! And love to see how much Leann picks on Bert .can tell she loves him but ya when he says dumb shit she just throws it in his face 😂😂😂 love it . Bert stay healthy and goodluck on the surgery. Leann is a good woman and guys like us need a strong woman like that to keep us on the rails. Thank you for all the laughs ❤
Oh Bert. My heart hurts seeing you so frazzled, you big, sweet bear! I wish I could give you a hug. Take some time off to decompress. Hang with the fam. Pet your pup. Bathe in the pool. ;) Your fans aren't going anywhere. We love you, man.
Great Podcast today! I can relate to both of you. Both of you get some rest. Bert you're going to get through this surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Maybe the best podcast I've seen with Bert and the podcast that made me get to know Leeann better and love who she is. That was very real and I don't know how many times I wished I could have given Bert a hug and say there, there, it'll be ok. I struggle with mental issues myself and know how hard it can be sometimes, so I really relate to what Bert is going through. I just hope that at some point, with the help and support of his family, he'll take the first step towards a better mental health, because getting to a place where his finances will be where he wants them to be, but having sacrificed his health for it doesn't make sense.
I love you guys and you are so real. Bert and I think so much alike. This podcast is amazing and sincere with thought provoking dialogue. I am planning on coming to see Bert in Minnesota if the dates don’t change and I can still afford a ticket. Thank you so much!!!❤️ I see that Bert made it through surgery, thank goodness.
They often offer patients something to relax them before surgery, I think Bert should take them up on that! I'm sure he will get through it fine and be glad when it's done.
Yes I had a good laugh when Bert said no to counting backwards, then imagined him just passing out cause your going out when their ready counting backwards Bert just speeds up the process because think requires blood flow to the brain. to answer your question Bert, I've had a brain surgery two heart valve surgery and jaw surgery none of them I wanted but really appreciated the rest and relaxation once I'm out.
Omg I so want to talk to Bert about anxiety and panic disorder. I have been aware of my issues for 20 yrs but I realize they started as a child. I definitely relate to the flying issues and honestly every time I fly I watch a Bert stand up.
Bert, I know exactly the feeling your talking about when it comes to anxiety and not being able to get help. Im 25 now and I've suffered with sever panic disorder, anxiety, and depression for as long as I can remember. It took away all of my teenage years. I wasn't able to experience anything normal people were. After going through a dozen different medications and years of talking to doctors, they told me the only fix would be therapy. With my insurance they would want about 200$ a week, a sum that isnt possible for I or my family to afford. I understand exactly what it feels like when someone looks at you and says "Why don't you get help". Its extremely hard to explain to people that mental feeling. You're not alone. The best way I can explain it to someone is the feeling of watching your family get shot and killed infront of you.. and watching the gunman walk towards you knowing whats about to happen.. Thats what I feel like 24/7. Fighting it is impossible.
Can I offer a thought? Sometimes the anxiety of a negative outcome can make it hard to seek help. If therapy fails to help then the loss of that option can be stressful. Because you now live in a world without that option. The stress of failure can be debilitating.
Hey random anxiety sufferer here. I suck at this but when I'm doing a good job the thing that helps me the most when I'm in tweak mode is: categorically going through what I can control, letting go the things I can't, and writing out/doing specific things I can control. Have fun out there weirdos ;)
As someone on the spectrum with ADHD and anxiety, the hardest part for me is to be in the middle of an ~episode~ and be fully aware that it's just my anxiety/adhd/etc. yet still completely unable to stop the episode or calm down
Not boring! I appreciate the "at home Bert and Leann" I strive to have convos with my wife like this.
Keep this comment at the top for Bert and leann!
I am in tears. It’s so amazing to see someone that “gets it”. If someone as amazing and successful as Bert can have issues dealing with anxiety, founded or unfounded, it gives me comfort to know that maybe I’m not so alone in this. Amazing podcast. Amazing. I will forever be a Bert and Leann fan.
When Bert explained about his anxiety and how some people are having a hard time entering back into the world, I can relate so much. I actually started to cry. It’s so overwhelming.
It’s episodes like this that exponentially grow my love for Bert and Leeann. And I realize it isn’t something that you can business model or exploit because of you tried it wouldn’t work. It’s so genuine and just so human. It makes me fall in love with my own husband more. Thank y’all
I hope you know how much you’re not alone. Getting help in itself brings anxiety on top of the anxiety you’re already dealing with. There’s strength and power in getting over hurdles that “normal people” don’t have to deal with. Hope things get better for you xx
Also, s/o to LeeAnn for listening and really trying to actually understand what not only Bert goes through but others around her. God bless
I love seeing Burt on your podcast! It’s never boring what it does is reaffirm to all of the fans that Burt is not a character, he is just Bert. They dynamic that you guys show throughout all of the podcasts that are available with both of you in them make me think that you guys are the epitome of what a relationship should be. I strive to make my relationship as good as yours and I would like to thank you (Leann and Bert) for allowing us to be a part yours.
As someone with OCD, this episode really resonated with me. Grateful for Bert sharing all of his thoughts and experiences openly and to you, LeeAnn, for asking the questions. It hit home.
Dude...she is suchan amazing woman/wife/mother/podcaster.
bert thank you so much for talking about anxiety. ive been calling in to work so much lately and it hits so hard. so thank you
RIP Bert's Grandma ❤ He is really such a sweetheart when he wants to be.
I relate to Bert SO MUCH it's ridiculous. It's not so simple to just "go get help". When you're so crippled mentally with the anxiety and intrusive thoughts, you snowball in your brain and it makes it impossible to even process what's going on because your brain is running so fast.
Imagine a your power shutting out because there are too many things plugged in. It's just like that, except you can't unplug those cords that blow your fuse.
Please try to listen to Bert about it more and empathize with him.
“Doesn’t everyone think they’re special?” ❤️ I love Bert and all of his complexities.
i do but ofc i would never admit it publicly 😂😂 i love how open and honest he is
I love watching you both so much! It reminds me of my beloved husband and I talking. He was my rock who always knew how to calm me down with my anxiety and make me laugh like no one else. When we first got married, a few people said we would never last a year. I was 19 & he was 25 when we got married, we had our ups and downs, but we always worked it out even with my moods. lol We never gave in and made it to 25 years of marriage before he passed away a few months later 5 years ago. Thank you both for being there for each other, it's rare. Thank you Bert for making me laugh to the point of almost peeing my pants laughing so hard.
Bert - you help me with my anxiety and panic. Thank you. All will be well.
I really enjoyed getting to hear this side of Bert , big props for the honesty and openness.
32 minutes and I am crying because everything he is saying in that moment I can completely relate to and it's utterly endearing. My poor little empathy cog in this neurodivergent brain, just gets it.
WORD. 100%. So many thoughts and so much analyzing.
For real
same!!!
Your communication skills as a couple are inspiring. Thank you for being so open and honest. I can't begin to express how much I needed to see and hear this today.
LOVE the REALNESS of this podcast! Prayers to you for your surgery Bert! And bless your patient heart Leanne🙏 you two make an amazing team/couple. The way you speak to each other and actively listen to each other is goals! Love ya both! Great episode
Loved this Podcast!! As someone who suffer from depression and anxiety I really appreciated this chat,, Refreshing to see the honestly and vulnerability coming from someone so talented and funny!! Love Bert and Leeanne🙏🙌😁
My husband and I been married 17 years an I totally appreciate these podcasts with you guys!
Things it seems ( not that I’m any better ) people seem to think about things and keep it inside. No one really has true friends anymore to share and have someone to talk to
Bert, your anxiety for the surgery is 100% valid! I just had an acl and meniscus repair in my left knee and as a 27 year old who had a knee reconstruction at 16 due to softball, A baby at 23, i STILL had major anxiety about the surgery and going under and it was done in the blink of an eye. You’ll be good my dude! Stay positive bud! 🤘🏼
And I’m only 7 weeks out of surgery. Everything is fine!
Same knee same surgery at 44 here
Hey Burt I just wanna thank you for being as open as you are with your struggles. I sometimes feel like I’m weaker than others because of my anxiety, but see someone I respect and look up to deal with it and live a successful fulfilling life makes me feel better about my future. So thanks.
"Howcome you don't put out fires, you only start 'em" 😅🤣 so good Leanne!
Wishing Bert a speedy recovery and LeeAnn her sanity while Bert recovers,lol .This was one of the best podcasts together ever...love you both 💕
Bert described anxiety perfectly!!! My anxiety is so bad I some times can't leave the house. Thank you Leann and Bert for discussing this disorder that needs to be spoken about more. Online hypnosis podcasts for anxiety have been a great help (for me). All my best to everyone! Cheers!
As someone dealing some strong anxiety of my own these past few months, thank you Lee-Ann and Bert. I needed to hear this. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
1. LeAnn is a dream of a woman, mother, and partner. I adore and appreciate her honesty and thoughtless and patience. I love this podcast!
2. I think Bert's motivations when he talks about him vs Aly, and catastrophe thinking has a lot to do with being a provider, especially with the mentality of his work being relatively short term (bc of Hollywood type timelines).
3. A great therapist once told me "well... If you feel like you're overwhelmed you probably are. You don't always have to explain it, justify it, or make sense of it."
4. We would all be so lucky to have a friend, let alone a partner, who can understand their partner so well. You have forgiveness but boundaries in very interesting ways and I've learned from it. I've been with my now husband 18 years and I have taken a lot from your conversations as a couple.
I'm diagnosed with major anxiety & depression disorder. It's awesome that Leanne is so there for him when she doesn't understand it fully. She's genuinely trying to learn & help, without judgement. That's insanely helpful!
I deal with severe anxiety alot in my life and I really appreciate yall talking about it and wanna thank Bert because he always makes me laugh and takes me out of my own head when I need an escape.. love both of yall and rest in peace nana🖤
Within the very first minute, I could tell Burt was having a hard day, so happy to see his woman get I'm in a better place, don't be so hard on yourself, Bert so many of us are rooting for you! Much love to you both, thank you for all your content 💜💜💜💜
I am so grateful that you talked about anxiety, ocd etc. It is so helpful to see that even someone I regard as highly as Bert, my favourite comedian, suffers from similar problems as me.
Bert you have to stop comparing yourself to others!! You are enough, you are talented, and you will not be forgotten. Praying for a speedy recovery with your surgery.
This is one of my favorite episodes! Definitely not boring Bert! I also have anxiety disorder and can relate to most of what Bert was saying. I think this type of thing is so important to talk about...especially if you have a relationship (of any kind) with someone who suffers from anxiety. It is important to understand that it is very real for those who have it and it is true that those who don't suffer just don't understand...but it is a beautiful thing when you have someone who wants to understand, who wants to be helpful instead of just getting frustrated with you. I started to cry when Leann talked about how she soothed Georgia...I think that most people have to self soothe, myself included. Great conversation!!
Burt needs some down time so he can decompress…he was away from home for so long he needs times to readjust. I wish he would take a couple of weeks off for his mental health…and I hope Leeann does some self care and schedules a few good spa days so she can recover from Berts anxiety and stress. I love them as a couple.
Listening to you two is like the two sides of my brain in the best way. Also, hearing Bert talk about his anxiety/panic helps me feel more normal about mine.
I love these REAL conversations! So relatable! You both are awesome! Your friend Kathy from Montgomery NY
Fuck... Bert made me insta-cry by what he said about his grandma. "She won the game of life"
And not only did she win the game of life, she left the world a better place than when she entered. An absolute success. Sorry to hear of her passing Bert, but as you said, what a life to have lived! Rest in peace
No apologies. This has been such a great podcast. It's absolutely great to hear about how relatable the two of you are. You summed it up perfectly... you all have been completely real. And Bert, your ability to be as vulnerable is inspiring to us who feel we suffer alone in similar ways. I loved this podcast!
I am always so grateful for your family's transparency. I think it helps so many people, more than you will ever know.
Edited to add: this is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you for sharing.
i learned so much from this podcast, from bert. About my stomach controlling my anxiety? i had no idea but i have that. Being a catastrophe thinker, i am that too and it fuels my anxeity. I dwell on things i cannot control. I really does help me to know i am not alone, and i hope it helps bert and his daughter too, to know they are not alone. it will not cure it, but it sure does help to know we are not alone in our thinking. thank you!
I love when they are both on together, its a lot of fun seeing them together.
Ironically It gives me anxiety
the vulnerability shared by Bert and the dealing with it shared by both of you, is to be commended, but really, beyond commended, it's beautiful, AND helpful to the rest of us.....so just.....thank you. by the way, sorry for ya' all's loss. Love to you an' yours. be well.
Bert is imo a constant worrier. I always say to my husband my brain never ever just shuts up. I too worry so much before "fill in the blank with anything", that by the time I get to the "fill in the blank" I'm so worked up and then its over/done. U see right now typing this I'm not even sure I make sense because my brain has so much to get out and my 40 year old fingers can't keep up. For me...distracting myself with something that holds my attention helps. During the early days of the pandemic I was so worried about becoming my autistic son's teacher in a way, that I had to schedule in distraction(i.e.. listening to 2 bears and bad friends, etc) so that I wasn't in this heightened state of worry 24/7. And it helped but by no means solved it. I'm not even sure I'm making sense. Hope I am. Love u both and all ur helpful stories.💖
Sames! I need the 'focus' of a podcast running in the background to stop my mind running off. I'm 32, the doctor started my on Vyvanse (adhd meds) and this has settled my mind for the first time since I can remember.
Gotta be honest... "Wife of the Party" is a sublimely meta name for this particular podcast. Hats off Leann!
Kinda the point
Another great and honest conversation. Speedy recovery for the both of you!
WOTP is one of my favorite podcasts. You have the ability to make every podcast interesting for me regardless of the subject. That is coming from a 69yr old conservative man! lol. I was first drawn to your podcast because you were the wife of one of my favorite comedians but you are a talent in your own right. Thanks for the many hours of entertainment and education. Phil
I totally agree
Absolutely! She’s been called the next “Oprah” by her dear friend and comedian Christina P! (Tom Segura’s wife) And she’s right… LeeAnn has a VERY SOMETHING SPECIAL in her! 💜
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Couldn’t believe it! But I think very similarly to Bert. 100% catastrophic thinker. Always in fight or flight mode and it’s exhausting. I wish you peace Bert! Your surgery will go great and it’ll be done before you know it.
Try Rhodiola. I have ADHD as well, but am not comfortable taking Rx’s for it. Rhodiola Rosea (I use a tincture form from Herb Pharm) works brilliantly for me to stop that flight or flight mode bs. It basically helps your body to regulate your cortisol level. But it isn’t a sedative or stimulant. I take it near dinner, and it prevents the laying in bed with hamster wheel brain thang at night.
@@mrs.h2725 I agree but sometimes it is not enough for some people. I do believe that natural medicine works great with long term use, often when combined with traditional medicine
I love this podcast. Glad Bert is back safe!! Been missing him on 2 bears tho!!! Sorry to hear about Nana passing. Good luck to Bert on his surgery!! U will be fine Bert.
i loved this. I loved seeing a genuine serious conversation. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. To see this kind of raw communication is truly a gift. I have I wished many times I knew Leeann as a teen.
I love love loveddd this entire ep. 1st time watching this pod but I loved how real it all was bc I too can relate to the “Bert” in this episode. Made my day. It’s been a little tough lately but we’re all gettin through it. Thanks!!
Leanne I disagree with you on most things but I do see Your open heart and willingness to think outside yourself and its beautiful
I 100% agree with Bert ! I suffer from the same panic and anxiety and it doesn’t help when people say “just get some help”
Alcohol will ALWAYS exacerbate anxiety in the long run. The sick irony is how well it works to quell it initially.
! ✨✨✨✨✨Thank you for including us in your reality! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️This surgery is a sign that you you need to slow down and take care of yourself. I have recently been in the same situation.
MY MRI, threw me into the same state of mind, where I had to try my best to think positive
Leanne is incredibly kind with your anxiety. I’m happily- ish ;) married 20+ yrs, w/ daughters, bickering, loyal, etc. my hubby has a hard time relating or calming me.
Thanks for sharing this chat. I value you both.
Love ❤️ to you both!!!! ☀️🤗🦋💓🥰❤️🩹 surgeons know their shit! You got this Bert!!!
Amazing podcast…everyone experiences anxiety in some sort of a way or another, but the difference in most people is they can control it, instead of where it consumes some. I love seeing Bert and Leeann work thru issues, with understanding and love. More people should have this great level of communication
God bless this woman. She's an absolute saint. Idk how she does it.
This whole podcast is therapy. Thanks.
It's amazing these two people found each other.
Welcome home, Bert. Thank you both for doing what you do. It's appreciated.
1.) Condolences to your family for your loss.
2.) This podcast was and is very helpful to a lot of us.
3.) Was the caller Daniel Tosh?
4.) Welcome back Bert.
5.) I appreciate you guys sharing fears, joys and growth.
6.) “Dust bowl hand use” had me checking if I needed to change my shorts.
I'm betting it was Jeremy Piven
@@leslierosenstrauch5182 LOL Oh my gosh! Now that would be funny.
Well, he ( Jeremy) latched himself onto Mike Tyson's Hot Boxin.....so I can see him trying to latch onto Bert, and Bert had him on before he went to Serbia...just a guess, lol
I thought Piven was the one who was the celebrity dick "comedian " that treated him like shit
@@valeriewilliams8311 I was thinking him, Judd Apatow or Bill Maher
Bert couldn't handle that Christina and Tom got hurt and he didn't 😂 He had to join the club
🤣🤣🤣 lmao!
Hey buddy, just want to say I appreciate you and all of your work, love, and determination. Please stay positive ♡
At 37 minutes, you were speaking right to me...then you stopped your train of thought. I was right there with you!
Congratulations on the award tonight Bert!!! 💪🏽🍾👍🏽
Drew needs to watch this and one-on-one talk with him. No cameras, just the two of them. I'm glad he's praying.
What happened between Bert and Drew?
I ‘did’ watch this entire podcast, so idk what I missed??
Oh nothing happened between them, I just mean Bert is having legit anxiety and I think Dr. Drew could really help him without the camera around.
i try and do what bert does all the time, say its not real and theres no foundation for the anxious thoughts im having but in therapy today we went over how trying to 180 those thoughts actually just compounds them and eventually makes it worse so im relating so much to bert in this episode
I love both of you guys! And love to see how much Leann picks on Bert .can tell she loves him but ya when he says dumb shit she just throws it in his face 😂😂😂 love it . Bert stay healthy and goodluck on the surgery. Leann is a good woman and guys like us need a strong woman like that to keep us on the rails. Thank you for all the laughs ❤
Oh Bert. My heart hurts seeing you so frazzled, you big, sweet bear! I wish I could give you a hug. Take some time off to decompress. Hang with the fam. Pet your pup. Bathe in the pool. ;) Your fans aren't going anywhere. We love you, man.
Great Podcast today! I can relate to both of you. Both of you get some rest. Bert you're going to get through this surgery and
wishing you a speedy recovery.
Maybe the best podcast I've seen with Bert and the podcast that made me get to know Leeann better and love who she is. That was very real and I don't know how many times I wished I could have given Bert a hug and say there, there, it'll be ok. I struggle with mental issues myself and know how hard it can be sometimes, so I really relate to what Bert is going through. I just hope that at some point, with the help and support of his family, he'll take the first step towards a better mental health, because getting to a place where his finances will be where he wants them to be, but having sacrificed his health for it doesn't make sense.
I love you guys and you are so real. Bert and I think so much alike. This podcast is amazing and sincere with thought provoking dialogue. I am planning on coming to see Bert in Minnesota if the dates don’t change and I can still afford a ticket. Thank you so much!!!❤️ I see that Bert made it through surgery, thank goodness.
Burt was an Eeyore today, and I'm here for it. Chin up and all that.
They often offer patients something to relax them before surgery, I think Bert should take them up on that! I'm sure he will get through it fine and be glad when it's done.
Yes I had a good laugh when Bert said no to counting backwards, then imagined him just passing out cause your going out when their ready counting backwards Bert just speeds up the process because think requires blood flow to the brain. to answer your question Bert, I've had a brain surgery two heart valve surgery and jaw surgery none of them I wanted but really appreciated the rest and relaxation once I'm out.
There’s not enough drugs in California to take down the machine
Omg I so want to talk to Bert about anxiety and panic disorder. I have been aware of my issues for 20 yrs but I realize they started as a child. I definitely relate to the flying issues and honestly every time I fly I watch a Bert stand up.
Bert, I know exactly the feeling your talking about when it comes to anxiety and not being able to get help. Im 25 now and I've suffered with sever panic disorder, anxiety, and depression for as long as I can remember. It took away all of my teenage years. I wasn't able to experience anything normal people were. After going through a dozen different medications and years of talking to doctors, they told me the only fix would be therapy. With my insurance they would want about 200$ a week, a sum that isnt possible for I or my family to afford. I understand exactly what it feels like when someone looks at you and says "Why don't you get help". Its extremely hard to explain to people that mental feeling. You're not alone. The best way I can explain it to someone is the feeling of watching your family get shot and killed infront of you.. and watching the gunman walk towards you knowing whats about to happen.. Thats what I feel like 24/7. Fighting it is impossible.
Love when Bert or Georgia and Ila are on the podcast, especially all 4 of you
I love this podcast hits a lot of points people suffer from so to hear a couple talk about it helps great podcast
Hey Bert, I just hand surgery on a flexor tendon on my right thumb. Thanks for sharing your experience, it's really helping me cope
Can I offer a thought? Sometimes the anxiety of a negative outcome can make it hard to seek help. If therapy fails to help then the loss of that option can be stressful. Because you now live in a world without that option. The stress of failure can be debilitating.
Alcohol abuse and binges make anxiety 10x’s worse.
You guys remind me a lot of me and my wife. This is the only podcast she wants to watch me with thanks for that
I could listen to you two talk for days , LeeAnn really has his number LOVE LOVE LOVE !!
I love this podcast so much, love seeing this side of Bert. You two are great.
This was absolutely awesome, don't you dare to think otherwise.
This was a great podcast. You touched on so many good topics.
Hey random anxiety sufferer here. I suck at this but when I'm doing a good job the thing that helps me the most when I'm in tweak mode is: categorically going through what I can control, letting go the things I can't, and writing out/doing specific things I can control. Have fun out there weirdos ;)
Loved this episode! It was so good to hear these topics and the ending was honestly filled with some reminders I needed. 💖
I can feel Bert's anxiety. I know exactly how he feels. It sucks. Lol
I know it is a lot
I wish you would acknowledge the sincerity of Leannes’ ability to LiStEn 👂🏼 ❤️ this is what a solid marriage looks like
1:08:00 Freudian slip I lol'd at Brent.... "We are going to put you down" lololl
ive been a fan of Bert for 10 years. hes got a lifelong fan in me
This was a great podcast! I love the realnes of it. Thank you both for sharing.
This truly is one of the best podcasts ever!
As someone on the spectrum with ADHD and anxiety, the hardest part for me is to be in the middle of an ~episode~ and be fully aware that it's just my anxiety/adhd/etc. yet still completely unable to stop the episode or calm down
Love these two!! Bert seems like he is a genuinely a nice guy. LeeAnn is just a rational fun person.
Love seeing this side of Bert.
i cant get enough of you guys ❤ glad that you have each other
I always love your episodes together!
I’m so sorry for your loss Bert and Leann. Hope the surgery is a success.
You are one of the best to Bert.
Loved this episode. Thanks for sharing