EP. 3 | JOSH'S STORY - Growing up with Panic Disorder, Sports, Life, & Music | Who Wears The Pants

In Episode 3 Josh pulls back the veil on his struggle with mental health and how he found ways to push through to overcome and achieve his goals. We follow his story from a high school hockey star to a touring musician playing some of the most famous venues across America.
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ABOUT US: Hi guys! We are Josh & Abbie Herbert! You might know us from our viral TikTok videos. We are known as that TikTok couple that is always doing the latest trends. We are so excited to have you on this journey with us.
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[@KristinaKk_xx120]

As someone who struggles with severe anxiety, I really appreciate you sharing your story Josh ❤️

[@robynpitt1502]

Josh is literally so funny it’s underrated. Obviously Abby too but I love seeing them break out of their shells and be so funny while being vulnerable. I’m only half way through but the poop story has me crying of laughter. We’ve all had an embarrassing story😂 you’re brave for telling it. 🥹

[@spfyes8571]

Pp

[@caterinabelvedere151]

As someone who has ADHD, Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder this episode really gravitated towards me. Like Josh, my fear of being trapped, in an airplane, having panic attacks internally feeling out of my body, it really creates something that I don’t wish on anyone. It really affected the way I interact with people, and I would always be the quiet one, I wouldn’t understand why everyone was laughing in a conversation. I would pretty much prefer to play sports rather than be in class distracted and doodle, I would be anxious being away for one night away from home. Even with my ADHD, the excitement of starting something new, that I just leave the other thing in the middle. Me being lost in Paris, and having a panic attack. Or in a virtual rollercoaster where I just wanted to jump because I couldn’t breathe. Thank you for sharing. Really means a lot.

[@TheLastrawberry]

Josh story really gets me. I'm now 25 and I suffer from panic disorder and mostly panic attacks since I was 11-12 and I went to therapy, where we tried antidepressants and just talking but it didn't work. Or at least I was kind of fine for 3 year and out of nowhere they started again. So now here I am still trying to get through this life🙄

[@TheLastrawberry]

You could do a podcast about tolls that Josh learned how to cope with it.

[@Emily-sg3cc]

I love how realistic you guys are with everything it's really good for everybody's mental health knowing that we're all humans and we all go through similar things not everyones perfect Love you guys 🤍

[@xMcLite]

ive suffered from Panic Disorder for a long time. It disappeared for several years then came back this year. Its been a struggle at red lights going left, busy stores, checkout, and barbers. Open spaces also scare me sometimes. Through prayer and affirmation of the Word, it has gotten much better, but I have my daily battles. Thank you for coming out about this because many men we feel this is too embarrassing

[@catarinaareal6351]

So much respect for Josh sharing his story about living life with anxiety! What a beautiful and intimate way to talk about it. Thank you!

[@sportchek]

I used to be so embarrassed at myself but seeing you guys being open and taking it lightly and be vulnerable. It’s awesome

[@Ciera_Banks]

Everything Josh is saying about panic disorder is so accurate! So nice to hear him talking about that, it’s very helpful and finding people you connect with and admire be so honest, it’s really encouraging and helps me w my Panic Disorder! Keep climbing you guys!! Xx

[@manuelaruiz7291]

These podcasts are so entertaining, I love how open you guys are. Thank you for sharing your story, there is so many people that struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and it is so nice to have platforms like youtube where topics like these can be talked about, it is really insightful!

[@LS-wk6yp]

Wow. You literally saved each other! That’s amazing.

[@BrittneyVanMil]

I love your podcast, it’s so open and honest❤️❤️

[@9384cows]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are a very brave young man and should be so very proud of yourself for talking about your debilitating anxiety. This is the first time I have watched your vlog but it is definately not the last. I'm 72 and in the last few years started to have anxiety and have never talked to anyone about it. Thank you. You really helped me understand what I have been feeling. You both are amazing for sharing your lives. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sportchek]

Thank you for sharing the anxiety issue. I can totally understand the insane fear. Great job and I’m glad Abby can support and help each other. It’s something very important.

[@rkeppel4243]

You are both so brave to share your physical & emotional health challenges. I admire you both for working to overcome these issues, and I am sure your openness will help many who are experiencing something similar. Thanks for this episode!

[@alanascherer1213]

I experience anxiety just like Josh and I always feel like my partner has to go everywhere with me. I really appreciated when you said that you have to do hard things to grow. its a constant battle but iknow it is all worth it for the future im building/growing. thank you so much for talking about mental health! cant wait to hear more about your experiences as someone with anxiety and being the partner of someone with it.

[@natalielawrence8809]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. 🙏 It's crazy to see the volume of comments for people suffering from the same thing. All the best to Josh and all of us- we are most definetly not alone 😘

[@gianna751]

Thank you for being vulnerable, this makes me feel better and I can totally relate.

[@cooperbancroft8321]

This episode helped me so much with feeling like I'm not alone in my anxiety and panic attacks. thank you so much for being so open about it Josh! Love you both (and poppy too of course)🥰💕💕

[@AmericanShiba]

Thanks for sharing your story, Josh. It’s going to help a lot of people, probably more than you’ll ever really get to know. God bless you guys!

[@katelynalbrecht9750]

I loved you sharing your story Josh!! ❤ you guys are so realistic and can relate to so many people. I love you guys so much!! ❤ I’m so glad there is another way to watch you guys! ❤

[@Yzn2000]

Omg !! Josh is 98% me !!! Like I can’t explain how similar we are … I’m so lucky that I found u guys , u r the cutest family on the planet and I hope u guys all the best ❤

[@alizadvir2558]

I already know I'm going to LOVE this podcast!!! I love the room you're in

[@justkate8459]

I have social anxiety. It’s always good to hear people open up about their disorders because it help you feel you are not alone. Thank you, Josh.

[@yourboyabel8365]

Amazing podcast, I can’t wait to hear your guys struggles and solutions things that work for you guys as a relationship trying to understand josh panic attacks etc . As a person that sufferers with the same thing josh have it would be really helpful to know . Thank you ❤

[@hannahparrilla6659]

Yay! You guys read my shout out (I’m the nuclear engineer)! Loved the episode. My partner and I struggle with anxiety too. It’s great to see a guy especially speak candidly about his experience with it

[@mallorycp]

can’t wait to watch!! love y’all herberts!!!

[@lollimillan7767]

i love your podcasts! i could watch you guys all day 💕

[@brightbrowneyes2023]

Thankyou For Sharing Your Story And Experience. Everyone watching this video who struggles everyday with mental health. Thankyou for taking your time talking and sharing. We really appreciate it. Thanks

[@lifeoflunel2590]

Literally have had a panick disorder since 9/10 years old ... I assosiated soooo much with your story !!! Most favorite podcast ever !!❤

[@grreenbeans]

I understand because I’ve been in your shoes exactly. Unsolicited tip: there is one more option to fight or flight… it’s “surrender/accept”-once you go in to the supermarket or wherever gives you panic, go in accepting you’re going to feel like crap and miraculously, usually you end up being fine. I call it my “f@ck it” moments. Eff it, I’ll crap my pants but I’m going anyway-and just like that, you get through it. And if you don’t? Who cares! ❤ There is a Great anxiety channel on KZbin-I think her name is therapy in a nutshell.

[@YasminSG19]

Same! My panic attacks came in waves following my first, extremely intense panic attack.

[@arabellanoujeim3635]

Wow loving this content! ❤

[@sarahclawson9904]

Hi Herbert family! I’m Sarah. I love you guys, if I’m ever feeling down I watch you guys and you make me laugh (in a good way)! Can’t wait for more and congrats on the new baby Herbert…my guess is boy! ♥️♥️♥️

[@katiriaguadalupe]

I love listening when you talk about your anxiety. I know what that is. I have suffered from it since I was 8 years old and from panic attacks. I hope at some point to be able to get over the plane thing. I would like to be able to take a trip and travel without fear but I still haven't been able to get over that.

[@laurenmorich]

Love how open and honest you guys were on this and the last episode!! Made a subscriber out of me ❤

[@EveLovesGod]

I love this vidcast ❤❤❤ thank you for showing on this for us all

[@sheilascoyne861]

Love you all and Josh get an otter case, heavy duty, rounded corners. Y’all always bring smiles. Love and prayers always ❤❤❤❤🙏

[@purplekittyunicorn6961]

I LOVE your podcast guys! I love your stories too! Right now I’m on the part where josh is talking about wrestling 🤼‍♀️, I wrestle! Im catching up on your episodes and I’m catching up on school work.your podcast is keeping me awake 😂 -Ur fan from Kentucky

[@jadeortega5772]

I love the video do part 3 love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@krystaldonovan6335]

Thank you so much josh for sharing your story. I deal with panic disorder everyday and its so hard. People who dont experience it dont understand it.

[@MacEli4]

thank you Josh for talking about anxiety and panic attacks. especially the feeling out of body and like you’re dying. i’ve struggling with anxiety since 5th grade, got diagnosed with anxiety and prescribed medicine. i didn’t even take the medicine because i thought it would poison me and i would die lol. i remember at lunch in elementary school i wouldn’t eat anything with my hands because i thought the germs could kill me. so i ate chips out of the bag with my mouth lmao. i’m 23 now and still struggle with anxiety and now depression, and horrible anxiety around work, but thankfully i got over the fear of medicine and germs lol. it’s nice to hear another persons story with having anxiety. thank you for sharing!

[@MeganPH27]

I must say loving your podcast very relatable

[@daisypearce8830]

This is now my favourite podcast

[@bellaangus1213]

Thank you for your realness ♥️🫶♥️

[@monaebreak561]

Thank you for sharing, I would never have guessed because, listen, I have panic disorder and I feel like it just SHOWS wich adds yet another layer of discomfort. 😞

[@rufflespotatochips5062]

can't wait to listen!

[@lylan-j8575]

31:14 i love that Josh says draw with an l at the end like drawl. i say it like this all the time and my friends always laugh at it.

[@jessicaclutchey6872]

Hey Herbert’s 😊 I just wanted to say… thank you for sharing your stories. I know that TikTok blew up for you and it might be hard to always be in the public eye like this, but you are literally changing lives. I have a really bad panic disorder, and I’m still struggling. I’m going to have my mom watch any podcast you post about anxiety (after I watch it😂) because you have put into words what I never thought I could. You have helped me feel validated, and that it’s a journey not a destination. Love your fam, hugs to poppy 😊

[@Gizmo72710]

By husband is 5’10, and my son is 5’5…both wear a 29 length….we RARELY can find that inseam size! Especially for my Son…his pants are always too long! Even his sweatpants. Of course my Son could care less….my complains tons! Also, Thank you for sharing your experiences, and struggles with anxiety…I’m in my 60’s and had my first panic attack at five years old…in my teen years it wasn’t Superbad, then in my early twenties it broke me, and I was housebound for a few years….I use so many tools now, and my life is not dictated by my anxiety level….having JESUS Christ in my life changed it all for me. You two are just the cutest! Love your talks, and your silliness, and your love for each other and your kids.

[@kendrawatton7921]

Just listened to Josh’s story. I deal with the same thing with social panic attacks. I hate concerts, going ANYWHERE when I know a lot of people will be there, public speaking. All of that. I think being short amplifies it because we can get claustrophobic in those settings. I’m only 4’11 (short Queen🙌🏻) some helpful tips that I use. I go to the grocery store as soon as they open because I know almost no one is there at that time. I also found a hairstylist who works from her home so I’m the only one there when getting my hair done. She’s a family friend so it’s not so stressful. Flying I avoid entirely. I’d rather the road trip so then I can take a break whenever I need to.

[@TheLastrawberry]

What about hanging out with people?

[@kimswisher5749]

Love all your stories you both are incredible and congratulations on your baby boy Poppy is gonna be the best big sister 🎊🤰💙

[@dylansousa5571]

Josh and Abbie i love your podcast

[@joankgillette]

I have had very bad anxiety and postpartum anxiety after my first but not with my second. I think it’s gotten better after becoming a mom because like Josh said you’re less selfish.

[@syb3527]

❤love you guys!!

[@TheCreatorClassroom]

This past 2 plus years has really taken a toll on those of us that really get anxious when leaving the house. Worst thing. I have plans tomorrow. First time in a month I'm leaving the house except for doctor or food. And. Ian. Storms add to my panic and anxiety.

[@jodil1209]

Thank you so very much for making this episode. I struggle with anxiety terribly. I am disabled because i had a knee replacement when i was 38 that got infected and the doctor didn't listen to the physical therapist or myself. Long story short, I had to have 5 more replacement surgeries to fix the infection because it was into my bone. I ended up with rsd, which is a nerve problem and it feels like my leg is on fire. I still can't walk well. I don't go out in public because I'm afraid people are going to look at me at my age and think oh she's lazy or fat because of riding on a scooter. I do have medication that helps a little with both anxiety and the ibs-d issues. My husband is getting upset with me because he likes to go out. It sucks!! I'm so sorry that you have dealt with anxiety so badly as well.

[@abbynoland7425]

Love you guys so much. Be careful and. Safe

[@darrenwanamaker3326]

OMG!!! They’re almost to 2 Million 😮

[@isabellaloncavish]

On a real note tho anxiety definitely sucks, but it’s cool to relate and hear different perspectives yet in some ways very similar… which gives me the feeling of not being alone!!

[@taylorbiehn2085]

i feel u josh, I have severe anxiety too. i once had a panic attack on the way to the er and at the er and now I don't sleep in the dark anymore. Sometimes I almost get one but it kinda goes away. love the video as always.

[@thebeachgurls22]

I loved this

[@ericahearst5470]

My dad was also one of 4 boys! They also had to work in the family business which was a bicycle shop in Beverly Hills. :)

[@bs9547]

We love you Josh ❤

[@wasayefesaa6224]

I love Apostrophe. Love this partnership

[@janiceminichiello1518]

Wow listening to Josh may be explain alot about my 4 year old and oanuc disorders

[@claudiadogan-coles8519]

Josh is a freaking riot 😂😂😂

[@sydneybettes711]

I have struggled with panic disorder my whole life…. Something that as tremendously changed my life was going gluten free… sounds crazy but I learned about it in nursing school and I have not had a bite of gluten in 3 years and have not had a panic attack since. The stomach is directly correlated with the brain and can cause A ton of different mental issues. I would look into diet, gluten free changed my life. (I like to tell everyone about it because it’s just so life changing for me)

[@katherineturner8447]

I go through everything josh said like I get panic attacks on planes and I hate going in elevators and even just sitting in class

[@tennessepoppy]

Exactly how I felt thru middle school and high school. Miserable way to live. ❤

[@Leilah.2]

Early!!! I love your videos

[@katieebug]

Omfg that first poop story I spilled my food I was laughing soooo hard you’re hilarious josh lol

[@newjeaniezz]

you guys are so close to 2mil

[@Itsme_E]

Love you guys so fun to wach my name is Elise and i am from Norway soo exited for the new baby

[@shannonanderson32]

Love the Poop story. Needed that laugh. 🤣🤣🤣

[@rahulmishra3388]

I can relate to Josh so much even is not putting the phone cover I don't like it too 😀

[@user-fy2uo4tq5m]

Love you guys💕 I would like to see you with jess and Gabriel conte😍

[@anyabywxter18]

the intro/outro song is to catchy 😊❤❤

[@sassychassyyyy]

I can’t wait till Poot makes her appearance❤️

[@brendachaves6375]

We need podcast merch!

[@itsme_savv28]

I also have always uad anxiety being away from my parents, especially away from my mom. I've never liked going to sleepovers. There's one person that I sleepover at her house, nobody else.

[@leslierawson789]

Abby being excited and interrupting is a small town steuby thing 😂😂 don’t apologize it’s in our blood girl!

[@alezandradavila2581]

Super cool

[@ingrid5973]

omg i didn't know josh was a directioner, that's so cool!

[@charliechillax2036]

No one should ever feel like they are the only one with Anxiety or Panic attacks. Very common and all should reach out to someone if they need help. Smile!

[@azzimac]

❤️ thanks for sharing. Slowly, I stop caring what other people thought, cause really, they don’t matter. The people who matter will love you at your worst. Most importantly, the only opinion that matters is GOD, and HE also thinks you are the best, most awesome, amazing version, of yourself. HE looks at you with more love than you look at Poppy. Nothing you do will change HIS, unconditional love, for you. Each one of us is HIS greatest treasure and the person HE most wants to hang out with. 😍

[@drim1723]

New episode ❤❤

[@amandacharles2088]

Curious how you are with your tattoo artist? As someone with several intricate tattoos, how are you with sitting for the time required for your tattoos?

[@eeg122]

In the keto groups I'm in; many have minimized their stress/panic attacks/depression due to low carb. I have felt it for myself as well. Maybe look into that @Josh. P.S. I was also lost at a Sydney, Aus beach and hours later my parents found me. I remember being so scared. I was about 8ish. That is traumatizing.

[@plazma88]

Just start your own clothing brand Josh You have a good style ✌️

[@marybillington8235]

My 22 year old daughter talking about getting a tattoo on her shoulder of a moon that says love you to the moon and back! I always told her that when she was a baby and still do today. I would like to see his sleeve tattoos up close one day on a vlog.

[@sidneygatten4068]

i know lulu will hem for you i don’t even think they charge, but i totally get your point about just carrying it because being tall i can RARELY find pants that fit my length in store. i also love that Josh said “my parents were hs sweet hearts then my mom dumped him for alittle bit” 😂 that’s how me and my husband went

[@marybillington8235]

Guest Katharine Kelly Lang (Brooke Forrester) and Jacklyn Maccines Woods (Stephhy Forester) on the Bold & the Beautiful! I've been watching from the very first show!

[@danielaradosevic2997]

Thank you Josh so much for talking about your anxiety! I have anxiety because of my religious intrusive thoughts (OCD, or specifically scrupulosity) and depression. It's taken quite a toll, to say the least, however I know God And Jesus, and The Holy Spirit are with me every step of the way! Any prayers would be appreciated below! If anyone else is suffering from any type of mental illness, know that you will get through it. It will be okay. It will end. Amen!!!

[@mystarry9684]

Josh, in Paris, no jeans or pants were hemmed the designer stores. And if course I asked why? And of course they probably thought ignorant American...but never said it, but stated all pants including jeans are tailored. So, I agree, we come in all shapes and sizes, and heights. Let's get some tailors on site at stores, catch up with the rest of the world who already had this brilliant idea.

[@laughterduo3856]

I love this episode and also I think you guys should have Matt and Abby on the podcast!!

[@lisamccreadie9086]

I love your videos

[@brendachaves6375]

Hey the Herbert’s!

[@ericahearst5470]

How tall are you guys? I'm just curious. Love the podcast! You two are so relatable and adorable. 🥰

[@rikiverseeee]

I swear josh and I could be twins, I have bad anxiety too, I am on the process of finding out if I have ADHD or not(which is most likely yes), I also have a thing with symmetry and perfection, and numbers, I just think I OCD/OCPD too, I LOVE music, I LOVE art, I HATE blood, I LOVE dogs and wild cats, I like tattoos but I can’t get them bc I’m a christian, and yeah, lol, but may God bless u guys u two have a beautiful family and be happy😊 Edit #1: And I also do Karate and boxing, so thats that✨ Edit #2: Also as I said I most likely have ADD and that means I have a REALLY, and I mean REALLY hard focusing on 1 thing at a time, and I found out that podcasts help me focus, and especially your podcast or other podcasts about life and family and growth, so thank you for creating this podcast, and have a great long and happy life✨✨✨✨✨