It’s been one of those weeks.

After a new therapist gently pointed out the obvious — yeah, this might be burnout — I’m feeling pretty wrung out. So instead of politics or headlines today, I’m talking about something lighter… and honestly, more necessary.

The shows, books, and small escapes that help me cope.

From The Daily Show to Shrinking on Apple TV to The Thursday Murder Club, I’ve been thinking about why stories that mix humor with real-life pain can feel so healing — and why unplugging from the doomscroll every once in a while might be the best thing we can do for our mental health.

Just a regular guy in a truck, talking burnout, therapy, and finding a little joy where we can