When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

Brittany is joined by Valley star Jasmine Goode as she makes her WRH debut! Originally aired: 10/18/24

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Brittany catches up on everything happening behind the scenes—from her exciting new reality show and recovery journey to motherhood, healing, and finding confidence again. She also shares updates on Cruz's progress, reflects on moving forward from past relationships, and sits down with her longtime glam team for beauty tips, favorite products, and unforgettable memories from their years together.

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This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany sits down with reality TV breakout Theresa DeMaria from Age of Attraction to unpack everything that happened after the cameras stopped rolling. From navigating a 27-year age gap relationship to dealing with ghosting, public reactions, and dating in the spotlight, Theresa opens up about love, heartbreak, and the lessons she learned from reality TV. The two also dive into dating apps, red flag...

This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany sits down with Chelsea & Cole DeBoer to talk about their journey from Teen Mom 2 to HGTV stars, raising four kids, surviving reality TV fame, and building a life they truly love. The couple opens up about marriage, parenting chaos, home renovations, social media pressure, and the surprising DM that landed them their hit show Down Home Fab—all while sharing hilarious behind-the-scen...

This week on When Reality Hits, reality TV star Natalie Cruz joins the podcast for a brutally honest conversation about everything that went down on Temptation Island and her return to Netflix’s Perfect Match. Natalie opens up about the infamous Grant drama, the viral shower scene, cheating allegations, toxic relationship cycles, online hate, death threats, and the wild reality of seeing your love life edited for television. ...

This week, Brittany welcomes reality TV veteran and podcast powerhouse Kail Lowry for an honest conversation about motherhood, fame, and life after MTV. Kail opens up about raising seven kids, navigating co-parenting, dealing with online hate, and why she finally walked away from Teen Mom after 13 years. The two also share the unbelievable story of a scammer who almost tricked them into a fake live podcast collaboration, plus they ...

While in Kentucky for the Derby, Brittany dives into fan questions and opens up about the challenges she’s faced recently—from intense online criticism to healing after a toxic relationship. She shares what it’s like navigating co-parenting, rediscovering confidence, and learning to put herself first. Along the way, she talks motherhood, dating, and the journey of becoming stronger mentally and physically. 

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After a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Brittany shares the full story behind the viral moment that had everyone talking—and trolling—opening up about freezing under pressure on live TV, reading the brutal comments that followed, and why people can be so harsh online; she also dives into a heartfelt life update, from celebrating Cruz’s birthday and navigating motherhood to a...

Sarah Trott opens up about her journey from Bachelor fan favorite to building her dream life, sharing how she unexpectedly ended up on the show, what shocked her most about filming, and how she handled the backlash and emotional aftermath of leaving early, while also getting candid about grief, growth, and navigating life after reality TV; now engaged and planning a destination wedding in Italy, she reflects on finding real love, p...

Brittany is feeling all the emotions as Cruz is about to turn five—and she’s reflecting on how fast time flies. She looks back at his past birthday themes, shares the inspiration behind this year’s party, and opens up about what motherhood means to her. She also gives an inside look at Cruz’s sensory room and the items that have made a real difference in his development. Plus: a painful ziplining injury, a h...

From wedding stress meltdowns to internet backlash, this episode has everything. Jasmine Goode opens up about the real struggles of planning a wedding (hint: it’s not just the big stuff).

Then Brittany and Jasmine address the drama everyone’s talking about. The “Scamanda” situation caught them completely off guard. They break down what actually happened, what they said, and why the internet came for them.

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Brittany's bestie and Valley star ZACK WICKHAM swings by to chat about all the latest! Originally aired: 09/27/24

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Brittany is in the Bahamas with her girlfriends! This week she sits down with Love is Blind's Chelsea Blackwell and (returning guest) The Bachelor's Abigail Heringer!! Originally aired: 06/28/24

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Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels-Kuba stops by to help Brittany and Zach navigate the wild world of dating. Jaydi shares her journey from writing for Family Guy to becoming an author and expert matchmaker. They discuss her book Your Last First Date, how to break toxic dating cycles, and why choosing a partner is about more than just a checklist. Plus, Jaydi opens up about her emotional path to motherhood and why it’s never ...

This week Brittany sits down with Bradley Carter from Southern Hospitality to talk about life behind the cameras. Bradley shares how he went from working at Republic to landing a reality TV show, what it was really like adjusting to filming, and how he learned to ignore social media trolls and stay authentic. They also break down the Bravo universe, from the chaos of BravoCon to the constant comparisons between Southern Hospitality...

Former Miss USA and OG reality star Shanna Moakler joins When Reality Hits for one of the most unfiltered conversations yet. From the early days of Meet the Barkers with Travis Barker to navigating divorce in the public eye, co-parenting, and her complicated history with the Kardashian family, Shanna opens up about it all. She reflects on being at the center of 2000s Hollywood, addresses long-standing rumors involving Kim Kardashia...

Brittany sits down with renowned “Sex Professor” Nicole McNichols to talk honestly about intimacy at every stage — from postpartum body confidence and dry spells in long-term relationships to dating after divorce, sex on the first date, and the difference between situationships and friends with benefits. Dr. Nicole shares research-backed advice on communication, emotional connection, and how to stop overthinking i...

Zack Wickham and Kristi Cook of Spill Sesh join When Reality Hits to break down the biggest pop culture moments of the week. From how Kristi built her massively popular YouTube tea channel (and why she stayed anonymous for five years) to influencer scandals, The Valley teaser drama, and the never-ending Blake vs. Justin Hollywood mess, nothing is off limits. Plus, they dive into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, celebrity friendships,...

Daisy Kelliher joins When Reality Hits to talk all things Below Deck and what it was really like transitioning from Below Deck Sailing Yacht to Below Deck Down Under. Daisy opens up about the pressure of joining a new series, starting fresh with a new crew, and why the move felt like the reset she needed. She also shares behind-the-scenes details about filming a show that’s on camera 24/7, working with Captain Jason, and what...