Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

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Lena Reitz: Part 1 Jul 05, 2024

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Episode 118. This week, Kristen is joined by one of her besties as well as her first roommate in Los Angeles Lena Reitz. Lena is internationally renowned as one of the most skilled and well-rounded extension stylists in the industry. She is also the Creator of the Universal Hair Extension Technique “Skinny Weft” and her work has been seen on key actors in Hollywood’s top TV shows and movies.

Lena talks about what it was like having Kristen move in with her in 2007, and why she eventually voted to kick Kristen out. Kristen opens up about getting caught up in the “Hollywood” scene when she first moved to Los Angeles and the night that lead to her breaking point.

Lena shares her story of how she got to where she is in her professional career – from moving to LA from Texas with $300 to her name, relocating to Canada for love, and starting her own businesses. She talks about having imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur and how visualization got her to where she is today – the law of attraction is real! Tune in now to hear part 1 of her story.

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Catching Up with Kristen & Luke + AMA Jun 27, 2024

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Episode 117. This week, we’re catching up with Kristen & Luke! They share an update on their fertility journey, their search for a house, and wrap up the episode by answering listener questions. Kristen opens about her ADHD, OCD, and depression and has a vulnerable conversation with Luke about how it might feel being in a relationship with her. What cities would they move to? Plans for another dog? What TV shows have they been watching lately? All this and more in this episode!

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AirSculpt with Dr. Aaron Rollins Jun 23, 2024

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Episode 116. This week, Kristen and Zack are joined by Dr. Aaron Rollins, cosmetic surgeon to the stars and founder and creator of AirSculpt. They talk about what AirSculpt is, Kristen’s experience with the procedure, as well as her recovery time. Go to AirSculpt.com to learn more and sign up for a complimentary consultation!

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All things Reality with Joe Amabile Jun 13, 2024

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Episode 115. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Joe Amabile, also known as “Grocery Store Joe.” Joe has been on The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, Dancing with the Stars, Family Feud, and most recently, The Goat, with Kristen! He talks about getting scouted for The Bachelorette at a grocery store, his experiences on all the different reality shows, and how him and his wife, Serena Pitt, decided on moving to New York. How did he get his own pasta sauce? What was his strategy for The Goat? How do you pack for The Bachelorrette/Bachelor in Paradise? Find out all this and more in this week’s episode!

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Jasmine Goode & Melissa Carelli Jun 06, 2024

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Episode 114. 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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Wild at Heart: Balancing Animal Training, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship May 31, 2024

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Episode 113. This week, one of Kristen’s closest friends, Kirstin McMillan joins the podcast! Kirstin is a studio animal trainer that has been featured on ABC, Animal Planet, CBS, NY Times, and so much more! From the Circus to Hollywood, Kirstin shares her story of how she grew up and what got her into training animals. She also opens up about how group therapy completely changed her life, having imposter syndrome while starting her business in a male dominated industry, and what it was like growing up in a hostile enviornment. She also shares tips on training dogs such as working with dogs with separation anxiety and more!

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It All Happened – Last Night on VPR S11 Reunion Part 2 May 24, 2024

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Episode 112. In this episode, Kristen and Luke recap the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Reunion Part 2 and Kristen is bringing out ALL the receipts this week!

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Reza Farahan: Shahs of Sunset Reboot, The Goat, and More! May 23, 2024

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Episode 111. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by 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 from 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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Tom Schwartz: VPR Reunion and Plans for the Hiatus May 16, 2024

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Episode 110. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by very special guest, Tom Schwartz to talk all things VPR Season 11 Reunion and more. He shares his plans for the show’s hiatus, what it felt like watching the final act of the show live on stage, and his current relationship status with Katie. He also opens up about how he now feels about getting married again, plans for Schwartz & Sandys, and thoughts on Jax + Brittany. What part of the reunion made him cry? Will he be moving in with Tom Sandoval? All this and more!

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It All Happened – Last Night on the VPR S11 Finale May 09, 2024

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Episode 109. In this episode, Kristen and Zack Wickham recap the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Finale!

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