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  • EP 106 - Not Everyone Deserves a Place in Your Life | More Than Reality Podcast

    EP 106 - Not Everyone Deserves a Place in Your Life | More Than Reality Podcast
    Oct 29 2026
    Not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life. But how do you know who your real friends are, when to set boundaries, and when it's time to let a friendship go? In Episode 106 of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle Busby (TLC's OutDaughtered) get personal about friendships, trust, and the hard lessons they've learned about who belongs in their inner circle. After 10 years on reality TV, raising six daughters, and navigating different seasons of marriage and parenting, Adam and Danielle have experienced firsthand how friendships can change. From questioning people's intentions after becoming public figures to realizing that some relationships simply don't grow with you, they're sharing what they've learned along the way. 💧 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY CURE HYDRATION! With six kids, busy schedules, workouts, and everything life throws our way, staying hydrated is a must! That's why we love Cure Hydration. Cure is a delicious electrolyte drink mix made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, without added sugar or artificial sweeteners. It tastes amazing, isn't too sweet or salty, and makes staying hydrated throughout the day so much easier. It's become one of our go-to ways to stay on top of hydration! 🛒 Try Cure Hydration for yourself! Shop Cure on Amazon for easy ordering and convenient delivery. 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/CureHydration/page/search?terms=Cure%20Hydration #CureHydration #StayHydrated #Electrolytes In this episode, we're talking about: ❤️ Why friendships become harder to maintain as we get older 👀 How being on OutDaughtered changed our circle of friends 💔 The difference between outgrowing a friendship and ending an unhealthy one 🚩 Recognizing red flags, jealousy, gossip, and one-sided friendships 🙏 Setting healthy boundaries while still showing grace 💍 Why having strong friendships with other married couples matters 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Teaching our children how to choose good friends ✨ The five qualities every healthy friendship needs: trust, honesty, grace, mutual effort, and growth We also share how Danielle challenged Adam to rethink his friendships early in their relationship, why we've intentionally kept our inner circle smaller, and how our faith influences the relationships we choose to invest in. Because at the end of the day, friendship isn't just about finding the right people. It's about being the kind of friend you want to have. 💬 LET'S TALK: Have you ever had to walk away from a friendship or set boundaries with someone you cared about? Share your experience in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to More Than Reality for honest conversations about faith, marriage, parenting, family, and the life you don't always see on reality TV. 🎙️ More Than Reality with Adam & Danielle Busby #MoreThanReality #AdamAndDanielleBusby #OutDaughtered #FriendshipBoundaries #HealthyFriendships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • EP 105 - Are We Raising Kids for a World That Won't Need Them

    EP 105 - Are We Raising Kids for a World That Won't Need Them
    Oct 22 2026
    Is artificial intelligence making our lives better, or are we creating a world where our kids won't know how to live without it? In Episode 105 of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle Busby from TLC's OutDaughtered have an honest conversation about AI, parenting, technology, and the future our children are growing up in. After Danielle watches a documentary about artificial intelligence, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Could AI replace the jobs our kids are preparing for? Are smartphones and social media already hurting our ability to connect with one another? And how do we raise independent, creative, emotionally connected kids when technology can do almost everything for them? Adam shares his perspective on the opportunities and dangers of AI, while Danielle raises some important questions about what happens to human creativity, relationships, and the gifts God has given us. Plus, the Busbys share family updates, including their fall break travel plans, homeschooling adventures, Blayke's newfound love of reading, and why they're still making their kids put down the screens and go outside. IN THIS EPISODE: Is AI replacing human jobs and creativity? What will the world look like for our kids in 10 years? Are smartphones and social media hurting real relationships? Why Adam believes learning to use AI is becoming essential How the Busbys set technology boundaries for their six daughters The importance of faith, creativity, community, and human connection Homeschooling updates, reading adventures, and family life A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR 🛏️ COZY EARTH We're loving our Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set and Bubble Cuddle Blanket! From making our bed more comfortable to having a blanket everyone in the house wants, Cozy Earth has become a favorite in our home. Visit https://cozyearth.com and use code MORETHAN for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you think AI will make life better for the next generation, or are we becoming too dependent on technology? How are you setting boundaries around screens and AI with your kids? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe for more conversations about faith, family, marriage, parenting, and life beyond reality TV. #MoreThanReality #OutDaughtered #BusbyFamily #ArtificialIntelligence #Parenting #RaisingKids #AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Ep 104 - Your Marriage Might Be Fine… But Is It Actually Good?

    Ep 104 - Your Marriage Might Be Fine… But Is It Actually Good?
    Oct 15 2026
    Is your marriage actually thriving, or have you just gotten comfortable being busy? After 20 years of marriage, six daughters, a reality TV show, homeschooling, and demanding careers, Adam and Danielle Busby know how easy it is to let life take priority over your relationship. In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle open up about a much-needed trip to New York City that reminded them why making time for each other is so important. What started as Danielle joining Adam on a work trip turned into an unexpected opportunity to reconnect, enjoy date nights, and have some honest conversations about marriage. But it also raised an important question: Just because nothing is wrong in your marriage… does that mean everything is good? Adam and Danielle discuss how easily couples can slip into routines where they're constantly together but rarely truly connecting. From raising six daughters and navigating their new homeschooling schedule to balancing work travel and family responsibilities, they share what they've learned about keeping their marriage a priority. ❤️ IN THIS EPISODE: Why being comfortable in your marriage isn't always a good thing The difference between spending time together and actually connecting How busy schedules can slowly affect your relationship Why date nights and intentional quality time matter How Adam and Danielle prioritize marriage after 20 years Why parents shouldn't feel guilty about spending time away from their kids Simple, affordable ways to reconnect with your spouse Danielle's unexpected New York trip and Adam's disastrous travel experience Why your marriage deserves more than your leftover time Whether you've been married for two years or twenty, this conversation is an important reminder that strong marriages require intentional effort. Your marriage shouldn't get whatever time is left over after everything else. ❤️ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 🛏️ COZY EARTH Make your home even more comfortable with Cozy Earth's incredibly soft bedding, blankets, and sleepwear! From their Bamboo Sheet Set to the Bubble Cuddle Blanket, Cozy Earth has become a favorite in the Busby household. Shop at https://cozyearth.com and use code MORETHAN for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. 👕 PONCHO OUTDOORS Adam's favorite shirts for everything from business meetings and traveling to working on the ranch! Poncho Outdoors makes comfortable, performance-driven men's shirts featuring thoughtful details like zippered pockets, magnetic pocket stays, sunglasses holders, and built-in lens cleaning cloths. Visit https://ponchooutdoors.com/more and enter your email for $10 OFF + FREE SHIPPING on your first order! 💧 CURE HYDRATION Stay hydrated with clean ingredients and great-tasting electrolytes! Cure uses coconut water and pink Himalayan salt with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Available on Amazon! Or visit https://curehydration.com and use code MORETHAN to save 20%. ❤️ CONNECT WITH THE BUSBY FAMILY Follow along with Adam, Danielle, and their six daughters as they share the real-life moments beyond what you've seen on TLC's OutDaughtered. Subscribe to More Than Reality for honest conversations about faith, family, marriage, parenting, and everything in between. 👍 LIKE this episode if you believe marriage should always be a priority. 💬 LET'S TALK! Married couples: What's one thing you and your spouse do to stay connected when life gets busy? Share your ideas in the comments! You might inspire another couple. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #MoreThanReality #AdamAndDanielleBusby #OutDaughtered #MarriageAdvice #BusbyFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min
  • EP 103 - Homeschooling 5 Kids Is Hard… But This Is Why We Chose It

    EP 103 - Homeschooling 5 Kids Is Hard… But This Is Why We Chose It
    Oct 8 2026
    One month into homeschooling the quintuplets, Danielle is getting very real about what this season actually looks like. Some days are rewarding. Some days end with five girls writing essays because nobody will stop bickering. 😂 And some days Danielle admits she feels overwhelmed, wants to quit, and wonders if she's capable of doing more. But in the middle of the exhaustion, God keeps reminding her why she believes He called her to this season in the first place. In Episode 103 of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle talk honestly about the highs and lows of homeschooling five sixth graders, the unexpected moments that are making the hard days worth it, and why Danielle believes the girls may need her presence now more than ever. We also celebrate some progress on the new podcast studio, talk about the quints starting youth group, Adam getting emotional reading your encouraging YouTube comments, an upcoming New York trip that Danielle and Corley may have officially hijacked 😂, and why Adam apparently can't be trusted around anything labeled "PM." Thank you to everyone who has encouraged us through this new season. Your comments, prayers, and stories mean more than you probably realize. ❤️ 💧 THANK YOU TO CURE HYDRATION FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE Cure has become one of our go-to electrolyte drinks because it's made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. It's light, refreshing, and actually tastes like fruit. Cure Hydration is now available at Target! Get 20% off at curehydration.com with code MORETHAN. 🎙️ MORE THAN REALITY Life is about so much more than what you see on the surface. Join Adam and Danielle Busby as we talk honestly about faith, family, marriage, parenting, and everything happening behind the scenes of raising six girls. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode of More Than Reality! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 min
  • EP 102 - Could This Be Noah’s Ark? Faith, Evidence & What Comes Next

    EP 102 - Could This Be Noah’s Ark? Faith, Evidence & What Comes Next
    Oct 1 2026
    Could Noah’s Ark actually have been found? And if discoveries like this line up with stories we’ve read in the Bible our entire lives… what does that mean for our faith today? In Episode 102 of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle dive into the recent conversation surrounding the Durupınar formation near Mount Ararat, Noah’s Ark, the Shroud of Turin, biblical prophecy, Revelation, and why current events have them thinking more about the end times and the urgency of their faith. Danielle also gets vulnerable about something she’s been wrestling with personally: feeling called to do more for God while also feeling called to slow down, rest, homeschool the girls, and focus on her family in this season. How do you know when conviction means it’s time to move—and when obedience means staying still? Adam and Danielle also talk about miracles they’ve witnessed firsthand, the power of testimony, why they believe sharing what God has done matters, and why they encourage people with questions about Christianity to seek answers for themselves. Plus, there’s finally progress on the new More Than Reality podcast studio! 🥩 GOOD RANCHERS After moving into the new house, having our freezer stocked has been a lifesaver—especially between homeschooling, activities, and feeding six girls. Good Ranchers delivers 100% American meat straight to your door, with every cut labeled born, raised, and harvested in the USA. Go to goodranchers.com/busby to get $50 OFF + FREE MEAT with every order when you start a plan. 🇺🇸 American meat delivered. 🎧 MORE THAN REALITY More Than Reality with Adam & Danielle Busby is where we dive into faith, family, marriage, parenting, and everything happening beyond what you see on reality TV. Subscribe and join us each week for more honest conversations about life beyond OutDaughtered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
  • EP 101 - The Unexpected Change We’ve Seen Since Leaving Public School

    EP 101 - The Unexpected Change We’ve Seen Since Leaving Public School
    Sep 24 2026
    One month into homeschooling five sixth graders, we’re finally starting to find our rhythm — but we’re also noticing some changes we didn’t expect. In Episode 101 of More Than Reality, we talk honestly about what homeschooling the quints has actually looked like so far: the mental exhaustion, figuring out how each girl learns differently, finding homeschool co-ops, hands-on science classes, and why Danielle says this season has required her to give up more of herself than she expected. But Adam has noticed something else from the outside looking in: the girls seem lighter. We talk about the social pressures kids face, comparison, trends, friendships, and why we felt our girls needed more individualized attention in this particular season. This isn’t about saying homeschool is better than public school — Blayke is still in public school. It’s about figuring out what each child needs and being willing to adjust when something isn’t working. Plus, the girls dissect a chicken foot at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Danielle prepares for a much-needed break in Vegas, and Adam shares what’s coming next with Good Ranchers and MrBeast — including how food from their grocery-store collaboration is helping families through a local food pantry. Thanks for joining us for Episode 101 of More Than Reality! 🎙️ More Than Reality with Adam & Danielle BusbyFaith. Family. Marriage. And everything beyond the reality you see on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 min
  • EP 100 - Are We Done With Reality TV? The Truth After 100 Episodes

    EP 100 - Are We Done With Reality TV? The Truth After 100 Episodes
    Sep 17 2026
    100 episodes. 10 years of OutDaughtered. 20 years of marriage. And a life we never could have planned. For the 100th episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle Busby look back at just how much has changed—from raising six little girls and filming *OutDaughtered* to moving their family, changing careers, homeschooling the quints, building a new podcast studio, and figuring out what comes next. But this episode also goes deeper into the parts of reality TV that viewers didn't always see. Adam opens up about how much he was actually away from Danielle and the girls during the early years of *OutDaughtered*, working a demanding full-time career while filming the show, building their YouTube channel, editing videos until 2 or 3 in the morning, and then getting back up before 5:00 AM for work. Danielle shares how overwhelming those early years became—and why there are entire seasons of life with the quints that now feel like a blur. They also talk candidly about the pressure reality television can put on a marriage, the difficult conversations they had behind the scenes, navigating criticism from millions of strangers, and why they kept coming back to the purpose behind sharing their family's story. And then there's the question they continue to hear: Will the Busbys ever film again? Adam and Danielle share where they stand today, conversations they've had with producers, why they're hesitant to jump back into traditional network television, and why they both still feel there may be another way to tell their family's story. Plus, the new More Than Reality studio is finally about to become a reality, opening the door to more guests, new conversations, and the next 100 episodes. In this episode: • What viewers didn't see during the early years of *OutDaughtered* • How raising quintuplets changed Danielle physically and emotionally • Adam's demanding career while filming the show • Building YouTube while working a full-time job • Why those early years became such a blur • The opportunities—and pressure—that came with reality TV • How public criticism affected Adam differently years ago • Protecting your marriage when life gets difficult • Why Adam and Danielle refused to let filming divide their family • How faith helped them navigate difficult seasons • Moving from League City to Friendswood and starting over • Adam's unexpected career journey with Good Ranchers • Danielle's transition into homeschooling the quints • Whether the Busbys would ever return to television • Conversations with producers and what they'd want to do differently • Bringing the Busby YouTube channel back • Building the new More Than Reality podcast studio • What's coming in the next 100 episodes THANK YOU for being part of the first 100 episodes of More Than Reality. Whether you've followed our family since the beginning of *OutDaughtered* or recently found the podcast, we're incredibly grateful that you've continued sharing life with us. Now we want to hear from YOU: Who should we bring on More Than Reality? What guests would you love to see Adam and Danielle interview? And what topics or questions should we tackle in the next 100 episodes? Drop your ideas in the comments! -- AIRDOCTOR With renovations, contractors, drywall dust and painting happening around the new house, AirDoctor has become an important part of keeping the Busby family's indoor air clean. Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MORETHAN** to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000 and 5500 models. Every purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. --- COZY EARTH Adam and Danielle have been longtime Cozy Earth fans, and this month they're loving the Bamboo Stretch-Knit Pajama Sets—soft, breathable, comfortable and easy to live in long after you wake up. Head to CozyEarth.com and use code MORETHAN for up to 20% off home and sleepwear If you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth on More Than Reality! --- 🎙️ More Than Reality with Adam & Danielle Busby Faith. Family. Marriage. And everything beyond the reality you see on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • EP 99 - I Wanted to Give Up on Homeschooling Today

    EP 99 - I Wanted to Give Up on Homeschooling Today
    Sep 10 2026
    Today was one of those days. In Episode 99 of **More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby**, Danielle gets very real about the hardest homeschool day they've had yet—and the moment she finally thought, **“I don't want to do this anymore.”** The day seemed to have everything working against her. The AC went out in the new house. It got close to 90 degrees inside. The girls were struggling to focus after a long holiday weekend. Tennis pushed school later into the day. Technology wasn't cooperating. The house was a mess. And Danielle was trying to figure out how to teach five kids who don't necessarily learn the same way. After asking the quintuplets what actually works best for them, she got exactly what you might expect from five different kids: different answers. Some prefer video lessons. Some want Danielle teaching at the table. Others work better independently. It's another reminder that homeschooling five kids isn't simply doing the same lesson five times. Danielle also opens up about feeling defeated, why missing their normal morning devotional seemed to throw off the entire day, the encouragement she received from an experienced homeschool mom at exactly the right time, and what she's learning about giving herself permission to simply stop and finish the lesson tomorrow. Meanwhile, life at the Busby house isn't slowing down. Adam and Danielle also talk about: - Why the AC picked possibly the WORST day to stop working - The reality of finding five different learning styles - Why one hour of tennis can completely change their homeschool schedule - Danielle's first homeschool “come to Jesus” meeting with the girls - The quintuplets' reaction when Danielle reminded them public school is still an option - Decorating the girls' bedrooms in the new house - Adam and Danielle's disagreement over the future podcast studio - Why Episode 100 probably won't happen in the finished studio - Adam's upcoming trip to a Wyoming ranch - Why neither Adam nor Danielle's brain ever seems to shut off - Raising six kids who understand chores and responsibility - Which quint has mastered loading the dishwasher - Learning to give your kids—and yourself—a little more grace - Why the entire Busby family had to find somewhere else to sleep for the night It's messy, exhausting, funny, frustrating and about as **More Than Reality** as it gets. And somehow…we're already at **Episode 99**. One more to 100. 💨 **AIRDOCTOR** Moving into an older home means sanding, painting, contractors, dust and plenty of projects. AirDoctor is the only air purifier we use in our home and gives us peace of mind about the air our family is breathing. Head to **AirDoctorPro.com** and use promo code **MORETHAN** to get **$250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers**, including the 3500, 4000 and 5500 models. 🥩 **GOOD RANCHERS** Good Ranchers delivers **100% American meat sourced from American farms and ranches** straight to your door. For this month only, go to **GoodRanchers.com/BUSBY** and start a plan to receive a **FREE Ground Beef Bundle with your first order—that's 4 pounds of 100% American Angus ground beef.** Subscribe to **More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby** as we talk honestly about faith, family, marriage, parenting, homeschooling and everything happening beyond what you see on reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min