I’d imagine few experiences in life compare with that of sitting in front of a camera, reliving your life’s tragedy as genuinely as you can. The small aperture opens to the largest audience of your life. Behind computer screens across the US and in 44 countries around the world, people I’ve never met and anyone I’ve ever known will hear my story, share my embarrassment, or judge my failure. As you might imagine, it wasn’t easy to summon whatever honest feelings I had about my divorce, knowing that whatever I said would be absolutely indelible. It wouldn’t have been possible without the rock-solid trust we place in Jed when he cuts together our episodes.

Episode 7 is only the most obvious example of what Brian, Matt and I feel each time we step in front of the camera. We’ve spent lifetimes building reputations among our colleagues, friends, and family members, so it isn’t difficult to imagine how self-conscious we can sometimes feel, and how difficult it can be to be honest about something as personal as a failed relationship.

Honesty and vulnerability are elements that set us apart from other shows about travel, but they wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t have complete faith in Jed. Episode 7 was my most vulnerable to-date, and although it is still painful to watch myself, it honors and confirms the trust I placed in Jed.