Quick Update & Thank You for Your Patience (Patreon)

Hi everyone. I wanted to share a quick update and be transparent with you right away: I won’t be posting almost all new reactions until Friday this week. I did manage to record a couple this weekend, so you won’t be left with absolutely nothing in the meantime. I’m really sorry about that, and I wanted to explain why upfront so you don’t have to hunt through paragraphs to understand what’s going on.

This weekend ended up becoming a much-needed mental reset for me. I’ve been navigating some really heavy mental health challenges over the past two months and getting support, which I’ll share more about when I’m in a better place. And I hit a point where I genuinely didn’t have the strength to film which I love doing, so I knew something had to give. Instead of pushing myself past my limit, I needed to pause, breathe, and get myself grounded. That reset was necessary, even though it meant stepping back from content for a few days and being unable to deliver reactions for you all this week.

On top of that, this week I’m leading a leadership retreat in DC, which adds another layer to my capacity. Between the travel, the workload, and everything I’ve been navigating behind the scenes, it’s been hard to keep a consistent schedule. My job has also been overwhelming in ways I always underestimate, which hasn’t helped, and if you’ve noticed uploads coming late or shifting around lately, this is the reason.

I’m not sharing any of this for sympathy or pity. I just want to be honest with you all, especially after that recent livestream where I opened up about how stressed out I’ve been. I know how much consistency matters here, and I don't want you to feel confused or kept in the dark.

The good news is that once I’m back on Friday, I don’t travel again for almost five months, and I’m also off work until the new year. So we’re going to hit the reset button for real. I’m ready to get back into a rhythm that feels consistent, enjoyable, and healthy.

And just to say this with love and respect: if anyone feels like they need to pause or cancel their membership because of the shifting schedule, I completely understand. There’s absolutely no pressure. Take care of yourself first, and if you ever come back, I’ll be grateful. If not, I appreciate the time you’ve been here.

Thank you, sincerely, for your patience, understanding, and compassion as I navigate a complicated season. I appreciate you all so much more than you know, and I’m excited to return at the end of the week with a clearer head and a steadier foundation.

💛 Mike

P.S. For my Executive Producers: I’ll be doubling up on your episodes this weekend into next week to make sure we hit your full quota. Thank you so much for your patience. I haven’t forgotten about you. If you have any concerns, please feel free to message me directly.