Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

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We’re Pregnant! Nov 30, 2024

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Episode 138. This week, 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, revealing how a piece of advice from a close friend completely shifted her perspective.

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Jonathan Chia: The Reality Center Nov 22, 2024

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Episode 137: This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Jonathan Chia, an inspiring entrepreneur, Army Combat Veteran, philanthropist, director, producer, and co-founder of The Reality Center. Jonathan shares his incredible journey, from the challenges that led him to enlist in the military to his deployment to Iraq in 2007, and the founding of The Reality Center.

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Girl Talk: Dating, Freezing Eggs, & Bucket Lists Nov 15, 2024

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Episode 136. This week, Kristen is joined by Rachael O’Brien and Dhyani Bella for some girl talk! Dhyani gives us an update on the dating apps and why she doesn’t ghost people anymore. Rachael gets emotional talking about the moment she realized she wants kids and the phone call she made to her mother. They also discuss freezing eggs, bucket list items, and what they got in trouble for the most as kids. Also, Dhyani remembers the time she smoked with Snoop Dog himself!

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The Episode of Gripes Nov 08, 2024

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Episode 135. This week, Luke is stuck in Colorado due to a wild snowstorm and Kristen is safe and sound at home, on an intense cleaning spree. They discuss a list of gripes, plans for the holiday season, and Kristen wants another dog! All this and much more!

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Nov 01, 2024

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*Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence.*

Episode 134. This week, Kristen is joined by her sister Casey in honor of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They discuss what domestic violence is, report shocking statistics, and share personal stories of what they have gone through. We hope that this episode raises awareness and is an opportunity to start a conversation, showing those that have been impacted that they are not alone.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

800-799-7233

text BEGIN to 88788

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Flashback to Reza Farahan Oct 25, 2024

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Episode 133. Re-runs of Shahs are back on the air so Kristen and Luke are bringing back this episode with Reza Farahan from Shahs of Sunset, The Goat, and Traitors! Reza reveals his current relationship status with the cast of Shahs of Sunset and teases a potential new show. He addresses the feud with a cast member from The Goat and responds to their apology after hearing it for the first time. Kristen and Reza discuss their experience on The Goat and what they would have done differently if they could do it all over again!

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‘Big Brother’s’ Tucker Des Lauriers + Kyle Chan is Back! Oct 18, 2024

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Episode 132. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Tucker Des Lauriers from ‘Big Brother’ as well as the one and only Kyle Chan! They talk about Tucker’s experience on Big Brother, being chosen as America’s Favorite, and an update on his love life. They also discuss how Tucker and Kyle Chan met, way before the show, and their bro-mance that followed shortly after. Kyle Chan answers questions about Luke and Kristen’s engagement ring and gives us an update on Gold Bar Whiskey!

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Spooky Season with Brittany Cartwright Oct 11, 2024

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Episode 131. This week, Kristen is joined by Brittany Cartwright! They discuss the red carpet event they attended (where Kristen did an Irish Goodbye), plans for Halloween, and their trip to Las Vegas! They also open up about a few of their gripes.

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Manifesting “Baby Dust” Oct 04, 2024

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Episode 130. This week, Kristen and Luke talk about their fertility journey, starting IUI, and manifesting lots of good “baby dust”! They’ve taken five trips in four weeks and are so excited to get back to their new home to start decorating for Halloween! After sharing some exciting updates, they answer some listener questions – Does Kristen keep in touch with Miami girl? What are their favorite tattoos? Does Kristen have any of her Sur dresses? All this and more, tune in now!

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Flashback to Jasmine Goode & Melissa Carelli Sep 27, 2024

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Episode 129. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Jasmine Goode and Melissa Carelli to talk all things “The Valley”! Jasmine talks about her past from being on the dance team for the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, and the NY Jets, to being on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Melissa talks about being on Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge” and the behind-the-scenes of filming the gameshow. Jasmine and Melissa open up about how they met, their timeline for next steps in their relationships and their plans for children. Why does Luke think the cast of “The Valley” doesn’t like him? Why didn’t Melissa play a bigger role on the show this season? How has being on the show and watching it back changed the way she sees some of her friendships? Tune in to find out!

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