Jack Steele - Socials Anxiety

‘The Inspired Unemployed’ began when a couple of tradies, Jack Steele and Matt ‘Falcon’ Ford, began an Instagram to catalogue the skits they were writing and filming overseas.

Since then, Jack and Falcon have launched Australia’s fastest selling beer, collaborated with Fendi and Louis Vuitton, have 2 million followers on Instagram, launched a podcast exclusive to Spotify AND star in their own TV show The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. Life, from the outside, seems pretty much perfect.

In this Vulnerabilitea House we chat with Jack Steele about his fear of losing relevance. Extremely generous in his vulnerability, Jack opens up about his terrifying panic attacks, anxiety over not being productive; his ADHD diagnosis; and what it’s like to live and work with your best mate, while still trying to be, well, best mates.

Jack, we’re in love with you.
0:00 – Hugh’s Wearing a Backwards Cap
6:37 – The Fear of Not Being Relevant
15:29 – The anxiety spiral
27:48 – Ego or Purpose?
31:57 – Partying, guilt, productivity
38:42 – Not a Bad Kid (we promise)
48:48 –The Dad/Boss Role

🎧Things to listen to:
- Hamish MacDonald- How To Be You - https://bit.ly/4dhN8Ph

📖Things to read:
- ADHD 2.0 - Edward Hallowell - https://bit.ly/4dlE8IP

📱Things to scroll:
- The Inspired Unemployed on Instagram - https://bit.ly/4dDpdtm

📺Things to watch:
- The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers - https://bit.ly/4fGD2Jm
- Anomalisa - https://bit.ly/3Avx1il

📋Things to do:
- Maria’s Resilience First Aid Training - https://bit.ly/4dEYzQT

👨‍🦲Things for hair loss
- Hugh’s hairspray product - https://bit.ly/3yuh4ss
- Finasteride (please note this a prescription product and should only be used after a consultation with your GP) - https://bit.ly/3WNw2BI

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZmSCzs...

Instagram: @theimperfectspodcast

The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.