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
February 14, 2026 • 79 mins
Episode 177. This week on Balancing Act, Kristen is joined by bestie, Zack Wickham, to talk all about their friendship — and what you don’t see on The Valley.
They share how they met, their first impressions, the early VPR days, and how their bond grew behind the scenes. Zack opens up about moving to LA and finding his chosen family, while Kristen reveals her favorite things about him. They also talk skincare secrets, surprising f...
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January 25, 2026 • 55 mins
Episode 176. In this episode, Kristen is joined by Lacy Nicole—mental health advocate, philanthropist, podcast host, and founder of the Shame to Sparkle Foundation.
Lacy opens up about her story as a survivor of childhood trauma, including a kidnapping, and shares how those early experiences shaped her relationship with shame, emotional regulation, and self-worth—and how they ultimately led her to create a platform dedicated to he...
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January 9, 2026 • 49 mins
Episode 175. This week, Kristen and Luke ring in the new year with a heartfelt and emotional update as they share the sad news of losing their beloved pet, Jill. They open up about Jill’s emergency surgery, her cancer diagnosis, and the last-minute road trip to Colorado so she could spend her final days in her favorite place.
They reflect on Jill’s last week, how they spent Christmas, and what that road trip meant to their family...
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December 20, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 174. 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 spills the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was suppose...
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December 12, 2025 • 49 mins
Episode 173. This week, Kristen opens the episode with an emotional update on everything going on with Luke’s dog, Jill, and why she was rushed into emergency surgery.
She’s then joined by Brittany Cartwright for a fun and festive conversation. The two dive into:
• What it really takes to make a TikTok
• Holiday season chaos and decoration styles
• The big question: when do you tell your kids Santa isn’t real—and when did the...
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November 30, 2025 • 83 mins
⚠️ Trigger Warning: discussion of pregnancy loss
Episode 172. This week, Kristen is joined by one of her ride-or-dies of 21 years, the fabulous Kelly Bores—visiting from Charleston, SC—for an episode packed with nostalgia, motherhood realness, questionable 2000’s fashion choices, and a dash of Golden Girls energy.
Kristen and Kelly dive into Kaia’s very first Christmas, reflect on the magic (and exhaustion) of newborn life, and l...
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November 21, 2025 • 53 mins
Episode 171. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Zack Wickham for a full BravoCon breakdown—complete with lost voices, wild encounters, and all the behind-the-scenes tea. The trio dives into their chaotic (and hilarious) Las Vegas experience, from long lines and unforgettable fans to the sweet moments that had Kristen emotional, especially navigating the weekend postpartum.
Luke admits he may have had one too many, and also ...
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November 14, 2025 • 61 mins
Episode 170. It’s the day before BravoCon and Kristen and Luke are gearing up for the chaos with none other than Bravo expert, Ryan Bailey!
How’s Luke really feeling about stepping into the Bravo lion’s den? What are everyone’s thoughts on the Vanderpump reboot? And how is Ryan prepping for a weekend full of sequins, spilled tea, and lots of Bravo fans?
Ryan gives his bold predictions for The Valley Season 3 and spills on his fav...
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October 24, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 169. This week on the pod, Kristen and Luke sit down with Jesse Lally from The Valley!
Jesse opens up about life as a proud girl dad, and what he really thinks of Kristen and Luke as first-time parents.
Jesse takes us back to his modeling days in New York—crossing paths with Channing Tatum (and wait… was he roommates with Jax?). Also, did Jesse and Anna Nicole Smith ever date?!
Jesse shares his journey as a wine sommel...
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September 27, 2025 • 36 mins
Episode 168. This week, Kristen and Luke open up about the beautiful chaos of balancing life with a baby—from sleepless nights to unexpectedly running out of formula. The crew shares the sweet (and slightly stressful) story of Kaia’s first-ever train ride and their trip to San Diego.
They also dive into what shows they're excited to binge this season, chat about football being back, and celebrate a few new Kaia milestones. Plus, ...
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September 5, 2025 • 44 mins
Episode 167. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by McBee Dynasty star (and the newest member of the Bravo family!) Steven McBee Jr.
Kristen officially welcomes Steven to the Bravo world as they dive into everything—from his Joe Millionaire beginnings with Calah to all the drama unfolding on McBee Dynasty. Steven opens up about why he thinks he’s still single, what he’s really looking for in a woman, and why he’s already thousa...
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August 30, 2025 • 43 mins
Episode 166. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Rebecca Fox Starr, author, writer, blogger, and mental health advocate, to unpack the struggles and joys of motherhood. They dive into Rebecca’s book, Am I Doing This Right? Making Choices Without Mom Guilt, exploring the pressure moms face to make the "right" decisions and the guilt that often accompanies them. Rebecca offers practical advice on navigating those choices and shar...
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August 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode 165. This week on the pod, Kristen and Luke are joined by their bestie Zack Wickham for a hilarious, unfiltered chat that spirals from travel pet peeves to Taylor Swift wisdom.
The trio dives into:
· Whether Kristen is actually a good travel companion
· What it’s like traveling with the one and only Kaia
· Zack’s journey on GLP-1s and how it’s changed the way he sees himself
· Why Kristen suddenly ...
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August 10, 2025 • 49 mins
Episode 164: In this episode, Kristen and Luke open up about hitting some new milestones in their parenting journey—from sleepless nights to moments of joy. They catch up on Bravo’s “The McBee Dynasty” (warning: spoilers ahead!), dish on what feeding their baby has really been like, and get real about the emotional rollercoaster of even thinking about baby number two.
They also talk about how they’re juggling the chaos of new pare...
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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 spills the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was suppos...
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July 26, 2025 • 42 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 • 56 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 • 60 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 • 62 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 • 43 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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