Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick
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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 li...
Southern Charm, IVF, and Baby Number 2 with Mercedes Javid (Part 2)
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 wait for long to have her second baby. Plus, they dish on the drama from Southern Charm and MJ opens up about her new podcast, Heal to Feel!
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3/09/2025
55:00
Toxic Friendships, "The Traitors", & Motherhood with Mercedes Javid (Part 1)
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 a trip down memory lane as they reflect on how different the Los Angeles nightlife was back in the day. As they reminisce, they discuss how they'd approach their time on reality TV differently now, touching on toxic friendships from the past, self-worth, and building confidence. Kristen gets real about moments when she felt inferior to some of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars. They also chat about this season of The Traitors, and so much more! Tune in now!
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3/01/2025
47:11
“Beyond the Baby Blues” with Rebecca Fox Starr
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 Rebecca dive deep into the important conversation around normalizing anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming feelings many experience during pregnancy. Rebecca discusses her books, with her first being “Beyond the Baby Blues: Anxiety and Depression During and After Pregnancy,” and offers insights on how to breathe through the changes in your body and mindset.
Kristen opens up about dealing with social anxiety and the stigma surrounding medication during pregnancy. They also dive into the fears of childbirth and share practical tips for coping with anxiety during this transformative time.
Rebecca answers listener questions about topics like OCD, returning to work post-pregnancy, and the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression. Plus, they explore the importance of setting both internal and external boundaries to protect your mental well-being.
Tune in for a candid conversation about mental health during pregnancy and how to nurture yourself along the way.
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Note: This podcast provides general information about pregnancy and is not meant to serve as medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional.
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2/21/2025
1:13:48
Flipping the Script with Maggie Lawson
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 quickly turned into a full-on wine night catch-up session (recorded pre-pregnancy, by the way), and you’re invited to eavesdrop on all of it. Be sure to check out Maggie's brand-new podcast, Unconditional (apple.co/unconditional). It’s all about the beautiful bond between humans and their pets.
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2/13/2025
1:10:15
Catching up with Zack Wickham & Traitors Recap
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 series Traitors Season 3 and answer some listener questions you won’t want to miss.
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About 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. And remember that life's a great balancing act.”
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