When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

This week, Brittany sits down with her adorable niece Presley for a conversation filled with family adventures and real-life mishaps. From magical moments at Disneyland and the zoo to the chaos of viral snake escapes and unexpected home repairs. Plus, she tackles listener questions on self-esteem, single mom dating, and even spills the tea on recent business surprises. Originally aired: 04/04/25 P...

Brittany sits down with Dominique Garrett, founder of Bitter Baby Daddy Club, to talk about leaving an unhealthy relationship, navigating single motherhood and co-parenting, setting boundaries, and finding happiness after heartbreak. Dominique also shares how she built a community to support single moms and why sometimes it’s about the wrong partner, but the right child. www.instagram.com/bitterba...

This week, Brittany is joined by Janet Caperna to relive their unforgettable girls' trip to Miami! They dish on the wild adventures, the unique characters they met, and the reality stars they partied with. Plus, they open up about why moms deserve a getaway, how they handle Instagram trolls, and answer burning fan questions. Originally aired: 03/28/25 Please support the show by checking our our sp...

Brittany sits down with her longtime friend Kristen Doute for a fun and candid catch-up about reality TV, friendship, motherhood, and everything that has changed since their early days in the spotlight. Kristen looks back on the Miami Girl drama, shares what reality TV has taught her about being authentic, and reflects on how much she has grown since her Vanderpump Rules days. The two also swap st...

Serena Kerrigan joins When Reality Hits to talk all things dating, confidence, and knowing your worth. Serena opens up about the dating lessons she learned from being ghosted, breadcrumbed, love bombed, and chasing emotionally unavailable men, and how that experience inspired her new book, Let's F*cking Date . She and Brittany dive into the “do-over era,” dating in Los Angeles after a long-term re...

Zack Wickham spills the tea on reality TV, from keeping secrets about upcoming cast appearances to accidentally throwing a wrench into a reality TV timeline. He also looks back on his most embarrassing hair era, shares some of the ridiculous arguments he’s had on vacation, talks about his reputation for being the person everyone tells their secrets to, and reveals the unexpected story behind his n...

Jasmine joins Brittany to talk all about her wedding to Melissa and the journey that led them there. Jasmine opens up about the moment she first knew Melissa was the one, reconnecting after years of flirting on Instagram, and finally realizing their relationship was meant to be. She also shares the highs and lows of planning their wedding, the little details she stressed over, a major makeup disas...

Zuri Hall joins When Reality Hits to talk about her incredible journey from growing up in Toledo and chasing her entertainment dreams to becoming an Emmy-winning host on E! and Access Hollywood. Zuri opens up about the end of Access Hollywood, her favorite celebrity interviews, learning to set boundaries and move beyond people-pleasing, dating and relationships, and what it means to enter a new ch...

This week on When Reality Hits , Kelsey Darragh gets brutally honest about breakups, bad decisions, rebounds, exes, and all the things we do after heartbreak that we probably don’t want anyone to know about. Kelsey opens up about going back to an abusive ex, jumping into a rebound before she was actually healed, the most unhinged thing she’s ever done after a breakup, and what she learned about th...

Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson are back on reality TV! The longtime best friends and cousins join Brittany to talk about their new Hulu series The Girls , how the show came together with Khloé Kardashian, and what it’s really like putting a longtime friend group in front of the cameras. They also open up about how they’ve changed since WAGS LA and Relatively Nat & Liv , navigating friendshi...

Brittany is back with a big life update and answers your questions! She opens up about Cruz starting kindergarten, the importance of early intervention, and the emotional journey of raising a child on the spectrum. Brittany also reflects on everything that's happened over the past few months, including the drama, her relationship with Lisa Vanderpump, and why she feels like she's entering a brand-...

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 chi...

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...

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...

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. Please support the show b...

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 t...

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 catch...

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 anyth...

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 begin...

Brittany is joined by Valley star Jasmine Goode as she makes her WRH debut! Originally aired: 10/18/24 Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/realityhits for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you a...

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....

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...

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 sh...

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 lo...

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 liv...