When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

What happens when the cameras stop rolling for Brittany Cartwright on The Valley? TRUE Reality hits! Brittany takes you inside her crazy life as she explores motherhood, friendship, relationships, dating, and reality TV. Nothing is off-limits in this candid look at her real life with tons of fun, lots of laughs, honest opinions, and plenty of special guests!

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June 13, 2025 49 mins

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Bachelor Nation's Tanner Courtad chats with Brittany about his transition from Pittsburgh to LA, how his brother encouraged him to try out for the Bachelorette, having zero down time before going on Bachelor in Paradise, his intense on screen relationship with Kat Izzo, whether or not he's a good kisser, and a common trend among Jeep drivers! Originally Aired: 08/02/2024


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Valley co-star and new mom Janet Caperna joins Brittany to recap this week's episode! PLUS, they talk about Janet's early involvement with the Vanderpump crew, being approached to join The Valley, advice for those going through a divorce or separation, unfortunate bodily mishaps, where Janet stands with Kristin Doute, and Janet's thoughts on Jax calling her a silent killer. Originally aired: 04/19/2024


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May 30, 2025 40 mins

This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany checks in solo from the poolside in sunny Miami! She's prepping to walk in the Swim Week fashion show with Cupshe and opens up about what the experience means for her confidence and body positivity.

Brittany also dives into questions from fans about dating rumors, mom guilt, cosmetic surgery, her current mental health, and comments Jax made recently regarding the nature of their argu...

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May 23, 2025 46 mins

Love is Blind Season 2 Contestant Natalie Lee joins Brittany to chat about their recent Bahamas girls trip, why she LOVES a mediocre man, her thoughts on Shane Jansen's Perfect Match appearance, and dating rumors about her and the Bachelor's Blake Moynes! PLUS: A cameo from Tom Schwartz! Original Airdate: 07/26/2024


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This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by Luke Broderick for a fun and heartfelt chat about all things baby, Bravo, and behind-the-scenes life. With their daughter just weeks away, Luke opens up about what he's most excited — and nervous — about when it comes to becoming a dad, and how Kristen is handling the final stretch of pregnancy.

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This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by longtime friend and former glam squad member Jared Lipscomb, aka Jared Lips. The two take a trip down memory lane—from Vanderpump to iconic Cosmopolitan shoots, horror movies, and life behind the scenes of red carpet glam. Jared opens up about his leukemia diagnosis, the life-saving stem cell transplant that followed, and navigating life post-recovery. Plus, the duo dis...

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May 2, 2025 45 mins

Michelle returns with a new name! She and Brittany compare notes on their personal lives, including co-parenting and working together with their partners, wanting more kids, and advice to women in unhealthy relationships! PLUS, Michelle talks about her current love life, growing up in a multicultural home, her mom's cancer battle, being the Word of the Day on WWHL, THE DIRECTOR, and her interaction with Jax on this week's ...

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This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by her longtime friend Stephen McGee—an original cast member of Summer House! They dive into Stephen’s wild journey from small-town Alabama to the hustle of New York City, how heartbreak set him on a whole new path, and the unexpected way he landed on Bravo. He shares hilarious stories from his Hollister days, wild nights with the Wirkus twins, and where things stand now w...

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This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by her bestie Zack Wickham for a candid and fun-filled catch-up. Brittany opens up about her decision to share Cruz’s autism diagnosis, weighs in on RFK’s controversial comments, and gives the inside scoop on Cruz’s epic 4th birthday bash. Plus, the two dive into their thoughts on ChatGPT, favorite emojis, and which celeb Brittany had her eye on back in the day at Coachell...

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Brittany Cartwright grew up in a haunted house in Winchester, Kentucky, and mom Sherri returns to share some of the scary, ghostly experiences from their time there! She also has plenty of true tales about Brittany’s wild childhood like all the parties and driving Sherri’s brand new car into the house! Plus, they throw in a little fan Q+A too! Brittany says “ball of fun.” Sherri says “troublemaker.” You decide! Original Ai...

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April 4, 2025 34 mins

This week, Brittany sits down with her adorable niece Presley for a conversation filled with family adventures and real-life mishaps. From magical moments at Disneyland and the zoo to the chaos of viral snake escapes and unexpected home repairs. Plus, she tackles listener questions on self-esteem, single mom dating, and even spills the tea on recent business surprises.


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March 28, 2025 50 mins

This week, Brittany is joined by Janet Caperna to relive their unforgettable girls' trip to Miami! They dish on the wild adventures, the unique characters they met, and the reality stars they partied with. Plus, they open up about why moms deserve a getaway, how they handle Instagram trolls, and answer burning fan questions.


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March 21, 2025 39 mins

Brittany is flying solo this week on When Reality Hits! She recaps her whirlwind week, from the iHeartRadio Awards to a much-needed moms’ night out. Then, she answers listener questions about life post-divorce, co-parenting, dating, self-confidence, and staying positive through big life changes.

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March 14, 2025 58 mins

Brittany takes the reins of her newly rebranded podcast with special guest Lala Kent. Together, they dive into life after toxic relationships, exploring the struggles and joys of motherhood and the empowering journey to independence. They reflect on happier times when their friend group was whole and open up about navigating life as single women, embracing growth, and finding strength in new beginnings.

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Brittany reunites with Kristen Doute to candidly respond to Jax's revelations on Bravo's Hot Mic podcast, sharing her truth and offering an inside look at her side of the story.

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February 28, 2025 35 mins

Brittany welcomes back The Valley star Jasmine Goode. They dive into Jasmine's apartment hunt, spontaneous trampoline-building adventures, and hilarious pool parties in LA. The duo spills behind-the-scenes tea on filming The Valley, from awkward boat trips to surprise baby news. Plus, they play a wild game of 'Would You Rather' that sparks some Hooters nostalgia and reveals their choices in hilariously awkward and embarras...

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February 21, 2025 39 mins

Jax is joined by his publicist, Lori, as she puts him in the hot seat with 20 fan questions. They discuss the recent plane crash headlines that have them rethinking air travel, and no topic is off-limits as they dive into everything from Jax’s quirks and insecurities to his thoughts on marriage, parenting, and dealing with public scrutiny.

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February 14, 2025 52 mins

The royalty of competition shows and seven-time 'Challenge' winner, Johnny Bananas joins Jax in the studio. Find out some behind the scenes tea from their time on House of Villains together, what Johnny really thought of his first encounter meeting Jax, their dating life and their perspective on marriage, relationships and more! 

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In this solo episode of When Reality Hits, Brittany opens up about the whirlwind of recent events in her life, from The Valley Season 2 trailer dropping to her personal journey through co-parenting, single life, and newfound independence. She shares how she celebrated her 36th birthday and reflects on her life journey so far. Answering fan questions, she offers raw and honest insights on dating, mental health, and lessons ...

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What do men want in a relationship but rarely ask for? You’ll be surprised! What do they like in the bedroom? Jax answers some juicy questions and explores serval topics in this Rated R episode that you may want to know but are too scared to ask! 

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