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Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

Welcome to Balancing Act. We’re gathered here today to get through this thing called life! Kristen and Luke know we’re all out here doing our best to balance life, love, work, play, family, friends, downfalls, and dreams. Life is full of ups and downs, and adulting can be hard. Kristen and Luke are still here to get REAL from both the female and male perspective, from very different walks of life.. unfiltered and vulnerable. Like Dr. Seuss says, “Be sure when you step, step with care and great tact

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69:07

Professional Babysitter: Confessions of a Reality TV...

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2026/02/28

Episode 178. In this episode, Kristen is joined by one of her favorite producers — Emmy Award–winning showrunner Lyndsey Burr — the powerhouse behind Queer Eye, former producer on Vanderpump Rules, and a longtime reality TV insider whose career spans from production assistant to talent supervisor to showrunner.Before the Emmys and showrunning credits, Lyndsey worked as a self-described “professional babysitter” on America's Next Top Model, where she started as a production assistant and rose to

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79:11

Are We Healing or Enabling?! with Zack Wickham

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2026/02/14

Episode 177. This week on Balancing Act, Kristen is joined by bestie, Zack Wickham, to talk all about their friendship — and what you don’t see on The Valley.They share how they met, their first impressions, the early VPR days, and how their bond grew behind the scenes. Zack opens up about moving to LA and finding his chosen family, while Kristen reveals her favorite things about him. They also talk skincare secrets, surprising fun facts, and clear up misconceptions about their friendship. Plus,

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55:32

Getting to Know Lacy Nicole

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2026/01/26

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Lacy Nicole—mental health advocate, philanthropist, podcast host, and founder of the Shame to Sparkle Foundation.Lacy opens up about her story as a survivor of childhood trauma, including a kidnapping, and shares how those early experiences shaped her relationship with shame, emotional regulation, and self-worth—and how they ultimately led her to create a platform dedicated to helping women heal from trauma and PTSD. Kristen and Lacy dive into powerful

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49:07

Road Trips, Resolutions & Remembering Jill

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2026/01/09

Episode 175. This week, Kristen and Luke ring in the new year with a heartfelt and emotional update as they share the sad news of losing their beloved pet, Jill. They open up about Jill’s emergency surgery, her cancer diagnosis, and the last-minute road trip to Colorado so she could spend her final days in her favorite place.They reflect on Jill’s last week, how they spent Christmas, and what that road trip meant to their family during such a tender time. They also talk about what they’re leaving

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63:05

Flashback to Lindsay Hubbard Tells All

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/12/20

Episode 174. This week on the pod, Kristen is joined by none other than Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House!Lindsay gets real and raw about life after baby—from the major identity shift to her big "aha" moment. She opens up about co-parenting, body image struggles, and whether baby #2 could be in her future. Lindsay also spills the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was supposed to be her wedding day. Plus: - Where Lindsay stands with her

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49:48

Brittany Cartwright's Christmas Confessions

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/12/12

Episode 173. This week, Kristen opens the episode with an emotional update on everything going on with Luke’s dog, Jill, and why she was rushed into emergency surgery.She’s then joined by Brittany Cartwright for a fun and festive conversation. The two dive into: • What it really takes to make a TikTok • Holiday season chaos and decoration styles • The big question: when do you tell your kids Santa isn’t real—and when did they figure it out? • Brittany’s Christmas traditions with Cruz • How

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83:48

Babies, Boobs & Besties for 21 Years: A Kristen +...

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/11/30

⚠️ Trigger Warning: discussion of pregnancy lossEpisode 172. This week, Kristen is joined by one of her ride-or-dies of 21 years, the fabulous Kelly Bores—visiting from Charleston, SC—for an episode packed with nostalgia, motherhood realness, questionable 2000’s fashion choices, and a dash of Golden Girls energy. Kristen and Kelly dive into Kaia’s very first Christmas, reflect on the magic (and exhaustion) of newborn life, and laugh their way through the evolution of… well, everything: - Their

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53:26

Chaos in Vegas: Our Unfiltered BravoCon Tell-All

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/11/22

Episode 171. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Zack Wickham for a full BravoCon breakdown—complete with lost voices, wild encounters, and all the behind-the-scenes tea. The trio dives into their chaotic (and hilarious) Las Vegas experience, from long lines and unforgettable fans to the sweet moments that had Kristen emotional, especially navigating the weekend postpartum.Luke admits he may have had one too many, and also shares his surprising encounter with Denise Richards that made him

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61:18

BravoCon & Babies with Special Guest Ryan Bailey!

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/11/14

Episode 170. It’s the day before BravoCon and Kristen and Luke are gearing up for the chaos with none other than Bravo expert, Ryan Bailey!How’s Luke really feeling about stepping into the Bravo lion’s den? What are everyone’s thoughts on the Vanderpump reboot? And how is Ryan prepping for a weekend full of sequins, spilled tea, and lots of Bravo fans? Ryan gives his bold predictions for The Valley Season 3 and spills on his favorite Bravolebrity interview ever. Plus—A deep dive into raising

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63:35

Jesse Lally from The Valley

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/10/24

Episode 169. This week on the pod, Kristen and Luke sit down with Jesse Lally from The Valley!Jesse opens up about life as a proud girl dad, and what he really thinks of Kristen and Luke as first-time parents. Jesse takes us back to his modeling days in New York—crossing paths with Channing Tatum (and wait… was he roommates with Jax?). Also, did Jesse and Anna Nicole Smith ever date?! Jesse shares his journey as a wine sommelier and reveals the most he’s ever spent on a bottle of wine

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36:46

No Sleep, No Formula, No Problem?

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/09/27

Episode 168. This week, Kristen and Luke open up about the beautiful chaos of balancing life with a baby—from sleepless nights to unexpectedly running out of formula. The crew shares the sweet (and slightly stressful) story of Kaia’s first-ever train ride and their trip to San Diego. They also dive into what shows they're excited to binge this season, chat about football being back, and celebrate a few new Kaia milestones. Plus, with BravoCon 2025 right around the corner, you know there’s some

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44:42

Inside McBee Dynasty with Steven McBee

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/09/05

Episode 167. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by McBee Dynasty star (and new Bravo fam member!) Steven McBee Jr.Kristen officially welcomes Steven to the Bravo world, and they dive right into everything—from his Joe Millionaire beginnings with Calah to all the drama unfolding on McBee Dynasty. Steven opens up about why he thinks he's still single, what he's looking for in a woman, and whether he was surprised Calah didn’t show up the wedding on the season finale of season 2! They also get

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43:46

Am I Doing This Right? Parenting Without Guilt with...

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/08/30

Episode 166. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Rebecca Fox Starr, author, writer, blogger, and mental health advocate, to unpack the struggles and joys of motherhood. They dive into Rebecca’s book, Am I Doing This Right? Making Choices Without Mom Guilt, exploring the pressure moms face to make the "right" decisions and the guilt that often accompanies them. Rebecca offers practical advice on navigating those choices and shares how to cope with feelings of being a "good" or "bad" mom. They

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57:00

Group Chat Energy with Zack Wickham

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/08/23

Episode 165. This week on the pod, Kristen and Luke are joined by their bestie Zack Wickham for a hilarious, unfiltered chat that spirals from travel pet peeves to Taylor Swift wisdom.The trio dives into: · Whether Kristen is actually a good travel companion · What it’s like traveling with the one and only Kaia · Zack’s journey on GLP-1s and how it’s changed the way he sees himself · Why Kristen suddenly hates going out and the Olympic-level excuses she’s mastered to avoid

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49:39

Q&A: Feeding, Feelings & Future Babies?

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/08/10

Episode 164: In this episode, Kristen and Luke open up about hitting some new milestones in their parenting journey—from sleepless nights to moments of joy. They catch up on Bravo’s “The McBee Dynasty” (warning: spoilers ahead!), dish on what feeding their baby has really been like, and get real about the emotional rollercoaster of even thinking about baby number two.They also talk about how they’re juggling the chaos of new parenthood, what’s been surprisingly hard, and what has helped them the

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63:01

Lindsay Hubbard Tells All

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/08/01

Episode 163. This week on the pod, Kristen is joined by none other than Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House! Lindsay gets real and raw about life after baby—from the major identity shift to her big "aha" moment. She opens up about co-parenting, body image struggles, and whether baby #2 could be in her future. Lindsay also spill the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was supposed to be her wedding day. Plus: - Where Lindsay stands with her

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45:57

Our Birth Story

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/07/26

Kristen and Luke get real about Kristen’s birth story and recovery, Kaia’s Us Weekly cover moment, and Luke’s appearance (and fashion regret) on The Viall Files Podcast. They share thoughts on a recent disappointing article, the Coldplay cheating scandal, and whether social media can actually help with parenting. Kristen and Luke also address the question they've been hearing the most - When’s the wedding?Sponsors: Magnetic Me: New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to

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55:18

Flashback to Take Me To The Altar With Jenifer Golden

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/06/22

Episode 161. Has Crazy Kristen met her match? Jenifer Golden, host of the “It’s Complicated” podcast, sits down with Luke and Kristen to talk social media stalking, vetting dates and why she thinks she’s the ultimate P.I. They give their honest thoughts on hitting the 6-month mark in a relationship (Are we moving too fast!?), how quickly chemistry is found, and why it’s crucial not to dodge the hard questions with your significant other. Find out why Jen’s absence from Rachael’s wedding made it the

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63:41

Last Call Before Labor!

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/06/07

Episode 160. Yes, Kristen is still pregnant—and doing everything she can to speed things up. From bouncing on a medicine ball and power-eating dates to braving the famous “Salad” at Coyote Restaurant in Los Angeles, she’s officially in the “get-this-baby-out” phase. This week, she and Luke talk about their latest 4D ultrasound experience, Kristen’s nesting frenzy, and why she’s crossing her fingers so hard that the baby avoids being born on June 10.They also share a PSA about The Valley, dive into

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65:16

Flashback to Meeting Kristen’s Therapist

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick ·

2025/05/23

Episode 159. Kristen’s therapist, Heather Frankovich, joins the podcast! Heather has been a Licensed Psychotherapist for over 20 years. As the Founder of Sourcing Joy, she’s a Performance Coach, inspirational speaker,and published author of Entrepreneur Disorder. On this week’s episode, Heather discusses what defines a successful relationship and what NEVER to do. Kristen and Heather open up about what Kristen has learned over her many years of therapy and coaching. They break down the

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