Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick
Welcome to Balancing Act. We’re gathered here today to get through this thing called life! Kristen and Luke know we’re all out here doing our best to balance life, love, work, play, family, friends, downfalls, and dreams. Life is full of ups and downs, and adulting can be hard. Kristen and Luke are still here to get REAL from both the female and male perspective, from very different walks of life.. unfiltered and vulnerable. Like Dr. Seuss says, “Be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life's a great balancing act.”
Episodes
April 26, 2025 • 54 mins
Episode 155. After a mysterious hiatus, Luke makes his return to the pod and finally spills the tea on why he took a step back. Buckle up—he's ready to talk, and nothing’s off-limits.
Next, Kristen and Luke dive into a hilarious and heartfelt Q&A, answering your burning fan questions:
What part of parenthood are they most excited for? Would they ever trust any of the VPR guys to babysit? Why was Luke’s birthday party at Jax’s?!...
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April 19, 2025 • 72 mins
Episode 154. This week, Kristen is joined by the hilarious and unapologetically honest Jessica Michelle Singleton—a comedy powerhouse known for her high-energy and dark-and-dirty storytelling. Jessica opens up about everything from growing up in Alaska, her first stand-up set in college, and releasing her debut comedy special, Hi Y’all, dropping April 29!
Kristen and Jessica dive deep into love, relationships (the good, the bad, an...
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April 12, 2025 • 70 mins
Episode 153. The Valley Season 2 premieres on Bravo this Tuesday, April 15th, at 9PM EST! As we gear up for the premiere, check out Kristen and Brittany Cartwright’s candid response to the "Hot Mic" podcast which originally aired on “When Reality Hits".
Note: We apologize for any awkward mic sounds during this episode. Unfortunately, the microphone wasn’t on a stand, which caused some unintended noise. We’re working to ensure be...
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April 4, 2025 • 70 mins
Episode 152. This week, Kristen is joined by her bestie from high school Amy, as they catch up on life, love, and everything in between! They dive into some deep, real talks about the rollercoaster of becoming a parent - navigating the world of motherhood and hormonal changes, they unpack it all.
They chat about everything from birth plans (music, lighting, and all the vibes) to the most important 9 minutes of the day with your kid...
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March 28, 2025 • 48 mins
Episode 151. Welcome to part 2 of Kirsten’s conversation with Dr. Noa Sterling, mom of three and board-certified ObGyn with a mission to transform the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Dr. Sterling is also the founder of Sterling Parents, the first membership designed to truly address the emotional and mental load of pregnancy.
Dr. Sterling talks about what it's like in those early days postpartum, highlighting the importance of ...
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Episode 150. This week, Kristen is joined by Dr. Noa Sterling, mom of three and board-certified ObGyn with a mission to transform the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Dr. Sterling is also the founder of Sterling Parents, the first membership designed to truly address the emotional and mental load of pregnancy.
In this candid and emotional episode, Kristen and Dr. Sterling dive into the complexities of pregnancy—discussing the rea...
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March 16, 2025 • 61 mins
Episode 149: This week, Kristen is joined by her bestie Brittany Cartwright! Brittany opens up about why she decided not to change her last name after marriage and shares all the exciting details about her podcast rebrand, When Reality Hits! They dive into the trailer for Season 2 of "The Valley," breaking down the scenes and discussing the moments that surprised them the most. Kristen even reveals some shocking things she had no i...
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March 8, 2025 • 55 mins
Episode 148. In Part 2 of Kristen's chat with Mercedes "MJ" Javid, she gets real about her IVF journey, her pregnancy experience, and the unexpected events that led to her bed rest before her due date. MJ shares how maintaining a positive mindset played a crucial role throughout the process.
The two dive into their future family plans, with MJ offering her perspective on why Kristen shouldn't wait for long to have her second baby....
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March 1, 2025 • 47 mins
Episode 147: This week, Kristen is joined by Mercedes "MJ" Javid, star of Bravo's Shahs of Sunset, The Traitors Season 2, and Realtor at The Agency. Kristen dives into MJ’s experience of filming Shahs shortly after the birth of her son, Shams. MJ shares what it was like juggling motherhood and filming, offering Kristen some valuable tips on what to expect as a new mom.
The conversation also takes a trip down memory lane as they ref...
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February 21, 2025 • 73 mins
Episode 146. This week, Kristen is joined by Rebecca Fox Starr: author, writer, wife, mother and founder of “Mommy, Ever After.” Rebecca started her blog in 2010 after the birth of her daughter, when she realized that no one was speaking honestly about the difficulties, fears, boredom, loneliness and mixed-emotions that come along with all of the happy enchantment of motherhood.
Kristen and Rebecca dive deep into the important con...
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February 12, 2025 • 70 mins
Episode 145. This week, Kristen is switching things up and stepping into the hot seat with none other than Maggie Lawson—actress, dog mom, and podcast host. They’re chatting all about her personal "me time" routine. Maggie and Kristen also dive deep into the art of communication—because let’s face it, stressing over text reply times is a total trap. What started as a thoughtful conversation quickly turned into a full-on wine night ...
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February 4, 2025 • 70 mins
Episode 144. Kristen is joined by Zack Wickham for a fun and candid chat! Kristen kicks things off with an update on how her workouts are going and shares their her and Luke's top Baby Moon destinations! (Also, can you facetune a passport photo?) Zack dives into his experiences attending live tapings of sitcoms, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. They wrap up with their take on Peacock’s hit series Traitors Season 3 and answer some...
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January 25, 2025 • 70 mins
Episode 143. Kristen and Luke are back this week answering all your burning questions! From how they’re feeling about the baby’s appearance on The Valley to their thoughts on this season of Traitors Season 3.
Have they decided on a baby name?
Is Kristen nervous about labor (or is she keeping it cool)?
When is the little one due?
What’s helped Kristen regain confidence after a tough breakup?
What is she most proud of so far?
W...
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January 18, 2025 • 39 mins
Episode 142. In this heartfelt solo episode, Kristen dives into the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires in California history. She reflects on her deep love and pride for the city of Los Angeles, and how she’s channeling her emotions into action.
James Mae, as well as many other wonderful brands are coming together for an LA Wildfire Donation Drive. See below for the details:
Dates: February 1st + 2nd
Location: 4228 De...
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December 21, 2024 • 57 mins
Episode 141. In this episode, Kristen and Luke share an update on how their baby girl is doing, what pregnancy has been like lately, and the only thing Kristen has been craving.
They discuss the Vanderpump Rules reboot as well as their hopes for Season 2 of The Valley. Kristen also reflects on her time on reality TV, sharing what she’s most proud of.
Kristen and Luke talk about their recent trip to Schwartz & Sandy’s for a “last...
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December 13, 2024 • 56 mins
*Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, 12/11/24*
Episode 140.This week, Kristen and Luke share all the details from their gender reveal (what they thought they were having and why) to Luke’s premonition about the baby girl, they cover it all. Kristen explains why they wore hoodies leaving the reveal party and how she’s feeling less “crazy” now that she’s out of her first trimester.
They dive into the role of a doula, Krist...
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December 7, 2024 • 59 mins
Episode 139. In this heartfelt episode, Kristen is joined by Meredith Kate who shares her journey of deciding to be a solo mom. She opens up about meeting Kristen Doute through Ariana, despite being on rocky terms at the time, and reflects on their evolving friendship. Meredith discusses her decision to pursue motherhood on her own and the pivotal role her best friend played, donating to help her become a mom.
She also shares her e...
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November 30, 2024 • 49 mins
Episode 138. This week, Kristen and Luke open up about their fertility journey and share the exciting news of their pregnancy! They discuss the highs and lows, what they're most excited about, and some of the concerns they're still navigating. Kristen gets emotional as she reflects on the past few weeks, revealing how a piece of advice from a close friend completely shifted her perspective.
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November 22, 2024 • 76 mins
Episode 137: This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Jonathan Chia, an inspiring entrepreneur, Army Combat Veteran, philanthropist, director, producer, and co-founder of The Reality Center. Jonathan shares his incredible journey, from the challenges that led him to enlist in the military to his deployment to Iraq in 2007, and the founding of The Reality Center.
“The mission of Reality Center is to provide technology that facilit...
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November 15, 2024 • 69 mins
Episode 136. This week, Kristen is joined by Rachael O’Brien and Dhyani Bella for some girl talk! Dhyani gives us an update on the dating apps and why she doesn’t ghost people anymore. Rachael gets emotional talking about the moment she realized she wants kids and the phone call she made to her mother. They also discuss freezing eggs, bucket list items, and what they got in trouble for the most as kids. Also, Dhyani remembers the t...
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