Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

Episode 153. The Valley Season 2 premieres on Bravo this Tuesday, April 15th, at 9PM EST! As we gear up for the premiere, check out Kristen and Brittany Cartwright’s candid response to the "Hot Mic" podcast which originally aired on “When Reality Hits".   Note: We apologize for any awkward mic sounds during this episode. Unfortunately, the microphone wasn’t on a stand, which caused some unintended...

Episode 152. This week, Kristen is joined by her bestie from high school Amy, as they catch up on life, love, and everything in between! They dive into some deep, real talks about the rollercoaster of becoming a parent - navigating the world of motherhood and hormonal changes, they unpack it all. They chat about everything from birth plans (music, lighting, and all the vibes) to the most important...

Episode 151. Welcome to part 2 of Kirsten’s conversation with Dr. Noa Sterling, mom of three and board-certified ObGyn with a mission to transform the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Dr. Sterling is also the founder of Sterling Parents, the first membership designed to truly address the emotional and mental load of pregnancy.   Dr. Sterling talks about what it's like in those early days postpart...

Episode 150. This week, Kristen is joined by Dr. Noa Sterling, mom of three and board-certified ObGyn with a mission to transform the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Dr. Sterling is also the founder of Sterling Parents, the first membership designed to truly address the emotional and mental load of pregnancy. In this candid and emotional episode, Kristen and Dr. Sterling dive into the complexiti...

Episode 149: This week, Kristen is joined by her bestie Brittany Cartwright! Brittany opens up about why she decided not to change her last name after marriage and shares all the exciting details about her podcast rebrand, When Reality Hits! They dive into the trailer for Season 2 of "The Valley," breaking down the scenes and discussing the moments that surprised them the most. Kristen even reveal...

Episode 148.  In Part 2 of Kristen's chat with Mercedes "MJ" Javid, she gets real about her IVF journey, her pregnancy experience, and the unexpected events that led to her bed rest before her due date. MJ shares how maintaining a positive mindset played a crucial role throughout the process. The two dive into their future family plans, with MJ offering her perspective on why Kristen shouldn't wai...

Episode 147: This week, Kristen is joined by Mercedes "MJ" Javid, star of Bravo's Shahs of Sunset, The Traitors Season 2, and Realtor at The Agency. Kristen dives into MJ’s experience of filming Shahs shortly after the birth of her son, Shams. MJ shares what it was like juggling motherhood and filming, offering Kristen some valuable tips on what to expect as a new mom. The conversation also takes...

Episode 146. This week, Kristen is joined by Rebecca Fox Starr: author, writer, wife, mother and founder of “Mommy, Ever After.” Rebecca started her blog in 2010 after the birth of her daughter, when she realized that no one was speaking honestly about the difficulties, fears, boredom, loneliness and mixed-emotions that come along with all of the happy enchantment of motherhood. Kristen and Rebecc...

Episode 145. This week, Kristen is switching things up and stepping into the hot seat with none other than Maggie Lawson—actress, dog mom, and podcast host. They’re chatting all about her personal "me time" routine. Maggie and Kristen also dive deep into the art of communication—because let’s face it, stressing over text reply times is a total trap. What started as a thoughtful conversation quickl...

Episode 144. Kristen is joined by Zack Wickham for a fun and candid chat! Kristen kicks things off with an update on how her workouts are going and shares their her and Luke's top Baby Moon destinations! (Also, can you facetune a passport photo?) Zack dives into his experiences attending live tapings of sitcoms, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. They wrap up with their take on Peacock’s hit serie...

Episode 143. Kristen and Luke are back this week answering all your burning questions! From how they’re feeling about the baby’s appearance on The Valley to their thoughts on this season of Traitors Season 3. Have they decided on a baby name? Is Kristen nervous about labor (or is she keeping it cool)? When is the little one due? What’s helped Kristen regain confidence after a tough breakup? What i...

Episode 142. In this heartfelt solo episode, Kristen dives into the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires in California history. She reflects on her deep love and pride for the city of Los Angeles, and how she’s channeling her emotions into action. James Mae, as well as many other wonderful brands are coming together for an LA Wildfire Donation Drive. See below for the details: Dates: Feb...

Episode 141. In this episode, Kristen and Luke share an update on how their baby girl is doing, what pregnancy has been like lately, and the only thing Kristen has been craving. They discuss the Vanderpump Rules reboot as well as their hopes for Season 2 of The Valley. Kristen also reflects on her time on reality TV, sharing what she’s most proud of. Kristen and Luke talk about their recent trip t...

*Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, 12/11/24* Episode 140.This week, Kristen and Luke share all the details from their gender reveal (what they thought they were having and why) to Luke’s premonition about the baby girl, they cover it all. Kristen explains why they wore hoodies leaving the reveal party and how she’s feeling less “crazy” now that she’s out of her first trimester. They di...

Episode 139. In this heartfelt episode, Kristen is joined by Meredith Kate who shares her journey of deciding to be a solo mom. She opens up about meeting Kristen Doute through Ariana, despite being on rocky terms at the time, and reflects on their evolving friendship. Meredith discusses her decision to pursue motherhood on her own and the pivotal role her best friend played, donating to help her...

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.   Spon...

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. “The mission of Reality Center is...

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...

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!   Sponsors: Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code DOUTE - our listeners get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. If you...

*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 opportunit...

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. Kr...

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 a...

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.   Sponsors: So, if you’re ready to take that leap, head to acorns.com/doute or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future to...

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 t...

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 t...