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Surviving Reality

Surviving Reality is the snarky, weekly recap podcast hosted by Corey and Carly that covers unhinged reality TV, true crime, documentaries, and all the chaos in between.

Part recap, part roast, and part therapy session – we bring a neurodivergent lens to the internet’s favorite reality shows, digging into relationship dynamics, communication breakdowns, and the moments everyone else missed. No storyline, red flag, or producer plot twist is left un-snarked! Whether you’re a reality TV superfan or just here for the breakups, betrayals, and reunion show meltdowns, we’re breaking down the biggest moments each week.

New Episodes every Monday and Friday!

Plus a full backlog of recaps covering Welcome to Plathville, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Love is Blind, The Traitors, Polyfamily, Seeking Sister Wife, Suddenly Amish, 7 Little Johnstons, This is Poly, Married at First Sight, and more!

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Latest Episodes:

Ep 111: Seeking Sister Wife S6:E11 Dec 02, 2025

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"Defenders of the Universe"

In this season finale episode, we wish the best for Anjelica and the worst for Matt; the Davis family finally kicks Teresa to the curb; Reise and Billie Jean add another member to their family; Yessel and Dani commit to a vow renewal; and Garrick Merrifield basks in the glory of disappointing two wives instead of one.

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Ep 110: Seeking Sister Wife S6:E10 Nov 25, 2025

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"A Married Side Chick?"

The Merrifields give us a premature cliffhanger that's already been spoiled; Nick and April convince Jennifer that it's time to dump Teresa; Yessel dumps on Dani for getting dumped by Jackie; Billie Jean and Randi have a heart-to-heart conversation; Anjelica regrets explaining her dating situation to her family.

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Ep 109: Seeking Sister Wife S6:E9 Nov 18, 2025

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"I Knew This Conversation Was Coming"

Shanay sends Matt and Anjelica back to the dating pool; the Davis family enjoy OJ mocktails while Teresa pulls an OJ getaway to avoid a breakup; the Merrifields officially add Lorrana to the confessional interviews; Billie Jean experiences some of the jealousy she's heard so much about.

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Ep 108: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E10 Nov 18, 2025

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“The Book of Enlightenment”

Dakota stops filming after being caught cheating on Taylor for the fourth time; Whitney and Mayci join forces to stage a #MomTok intervention; a spirit stick helps the group air their grievances; Demi’s allegations against Marciano remain unresolved; Taylor reconnects with an old flame.

Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

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Ep 107: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E9 Nov 18, 2025

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“The Book of Judgement”

Whitney keeps her hands clean by playing Switzerland in #MomTok’s escalating drama; Demi gets a taste of her own medicine when the group ostracizes her; Brett invokes Jerry Springer’s name in vain; Taylor confronts Dakota, and her mom’s cougar friend, about the cheating allegations.

Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

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Ep 106: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E8 Nov 17, 2025

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“The Book of Awakening”

Receipts revealed at the Season 2 reunion force Whitney to question Demi’s version of events; Demi tests out a "DoorDash defense"; Mikayla takes big steps in her trauma recovery; #MomTok doubles down on modernizing the church by throwing a Pride celebration for their LGBTQ+ family and friends.

Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

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Ep 105: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E7 Nov 17, 2025

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“The Book of Broken Hearts”

#MomTok takes their drama to Stagecoach; Demi puts the group on blast for taking Marciano’s side; Whitney gets caught in the crossfire when she swings by to fulfill her contractual obligation; one couple hooks up, while another struggles with intimacy; Jordan drops a bombshell that could upend someone else’s relationship.

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Ep 104: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E6 Nov 16, 2025

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“The Book of Confrontation”

#MomTok’s press tour unravels when Demi’s accusation sidelines Marciano from a Hulu event; ambition runs high as the women vie for a Dancing with the Stars slot; Demi and Jessi’s confrontation over Marciano’s rumors only deepens the divide.

Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

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Ep 103: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E5 Nov 16, 2025

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“The Book of Resurrection”

In what feels like the longest episode of the season, Whitney pretends she never ghosted #MomTok and faces accusations of filming in exchange for a Dancing with the Stars audition. Demi and Jessi’s screaming match over what did or didn’t happen with Marciano erupts at an influencer event; Mikayla begins EMDR therapy to confront her past trauma.

Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

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Ep 102: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:E4 Nov 15, 2025

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“The Book of Deceit”

Jessi’s “brilliant beyond brilliant” plan to clear her name with a lie detector test spectacularly backfires; Jen finds vindication as other #MomTok members are exposed as liars; The women defend Jessi as Jordan attempts to start a war between #MomTok and #DadTok.

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