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
August 1, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 163. This week on the pod, Kristen is joined by none other than Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House!
Lindsay gets real and raw about life after baby—from the major identity shift to her big "aha" moment. She opens up about co-parenting, body image struggles, and whether baby #2 could be in her future.
Lindsay also spill the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was suppose...
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July 26, 2025 • 45 mins
Episode 162. Kristen and Luke get real about Kristen’s birth story and recovery, Kaia’s Us Weekly cover moment, and Luke’s appearance (and fashion regret) on The Viall Files Podcast. They share thoughts on a recent disappointing article, the Coldplay cheating scandal, and whether social media can actually help with parenting. Kristen and Luke also address the question they've been hearing the most - When’s the wedding?
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June 21, 2025 • 59 mins
Episode 161. Has Crazy Kristen met her match? Jenifer Golden, host of the “It’s Complicated” podcast, sits down with Luke and Kristen to talk social media stalking, vetting dates and why she thinks she’s the ultimate P.I. They give their honest thoughts on hitting the 6-month mark in a relationship (Are we moving too fast!?), how quickly chemistry is found, and why it’s crucial not to dodge the hard questions with your significant ...
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June 7, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 160. Yes, Kristen is still pregnant—and doing everything she can to speed things up. From bouncing on a medicine ball and power-eating dates to braving the famous “Salad” at Caioti Restaurant in Los Angeles, she’s officially in the “get-this-baby-out” phase. This week, she and Luke talk about their latest 4D ultrasound experience, Kristen’s nesting frenzy, and why she’s crossing her fingers so hard that the baby avoids bein...
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May 23, 2025 • 65 mins
Episode 159. Kristen’s therapist, Heather Frankovich, joins the podcast! Heather has been a Licensed Psychotherapist for over 20 years. As the Founder of Sourcing Joy, she’s a Performance Coach, inspirational speaker,
and published author of Entrepreneur Disorder. On this week’s episode, Heather discusses what defines a successful relationship and what NEVER to do. Kristen and Heather open up about what Kristen has learned over h...
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May 17, 2025 • 46 mins
Episode 158. There's only a month (or less!) left until the baby here! This week's episode is a flashback to when they first announced their pregnancy.
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, ...
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May 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Episode 157. This week, things get real as Kristen nears the home stretch of her pregnancy! She and Luke dive into a whirlwind of updates—from prepping the hospital bag to unexpected trips to the hospital. Luke talks about his first-ever Watch What Happens Live appearance, and Kristen opens up about where things really stand with her and Lala after their feud.
They also dish on future baby plans and their shared excitement over ...
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May 2, 2025 • 77 mins
Episode 156. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Stephanie Quayle to talk about relationships and her new book, “Why Do We Stay: How My Toxic Relationship CanHelp You Find Your Freedom” which she wrote with Dr. Keith
Campbell. Stephanie is a country singer-songwriter who frequents the Nashville music scene when she’s not on her Montana ranch.
In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her toxic relationships, how to get out...
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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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