When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

Brittany is joined by her best friend of more than 30 years, Cara Tabor Bauley, for one of her most personal episodes yet. After an emotional week of interviews and headlines, Brittany opens up about finally sharing her truth before Cara helps set the record straight on the rumors surrounding how Brittany really met Jax. Then the lifelong friends take a trip down memory lane, sharing hilarious childhood stories, growing up in Kentu...

Tom Schwartz is back on When Reality Hits! Brittany and Tom catch up after heading to Sacramento for Bravo Night at the ballpark, share behind-the-scenes stories from filming The Valley, and react to the internet's latest headlines—including Tom's viral paparazzi photos and Brittany's much-talked-about reunion look. Plus, they play a few rapid-fire games that lead to a shocking revelation after Brittany receives an unexpected...

This week, Brittany sits down with viral comedian and bestselling author Laura Clery to talk about everything behind the laughs. Laura shares the inspiration behind her new book, the realities of addiction and divorce, finding herself again after heartbreak, and why motherhood changed everything. Plus, the two connect over raising kids on the autism spectrum, navigating public scrutiny, and using comedy to survive life's biggest ch...

This week, Brittany's bestie Zack Wickham is back! The two catch up on everything from pop culture and celebrity headlines to embarrassing moments, social anxiety, and growing up in Kentucky. They also play a few hilarious games, including Brittany putting Zack's Southern knowledge to the test with some iconic country sayings. If you need a laugh, this episode is for you.

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This week, Brittany is joined by Olivia Flowers for an honest conversation about life after Southern Charm, her new YouTube series Off Season, and the biggest lessons she's learned during this new chapter. Olivia opens up about the difficult decision to call off her wedding just weeks before the ceremony, why she and her fiancé are still together, and how the experience ultimately strengthened their relationship. Plus, they share b...

Brittany is back with a fun and honest life update! She shares behind-the-scenes stories from going to the Toy Story 5 premiere with Cruz, Jasmine and Melissa's beautiful wedding, and The Valley reunion before diving into your fan questions. From dating, motherhood, and protecting her peace to body confidence, her Kentucky roots, reality TV, and the biggest misconceptions about her, Brittany catches you up on life lately and answer...

This week, Brittany is joined by Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV, the hilarious hosts of E!'s Hot Goss. They discuss how two strangers ended up hosting one of the internet's most entertaining pop culture shows, Eyal's journey from Love Island UK to the U.S., behind-the-scenes stories from the sauna, the celebrity guests who surprised them most, and why reality TV creates connections unlike anything else. Plus, they dive into Bravo...

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. Originally aired: 03/14/25

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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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