Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

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 become a mom. She also shares her experience with IVF, the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, and the struggles with mental health along the way. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!   Sponsors: Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code DOUTE to receive 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies. (21+). If you’re thinking about your fertility journey, let’s bring the science back to your bedroom. Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/DOUTE.   Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Sponsors: Head over to Manscaped.com and use the code DOUTE for 25% off plus free shipping. Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code DOUTE - our listeners get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to provide technology that facilitates positive change for humanity. Our vision is for everyone in the world to have access to tools which improve their mental, physical and spiritual wellness.” Learn more. Tune in to hear how The Reality Center is making a profound impact, particularly within the veteran community, and how its influence has extended to law enforcement and beyond. You won't want to miss this powerful conversation!   Sponsors: Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code DOUTE to receive 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies. (21+). If you want to upgrade your shave, head to Manscaped.com. Use the code DOUTE for 20% off and free shipping on The ChairmanTM Pro Package. That’s 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com with the code DOUTE.   Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 kids. Also, Dhyani remembers the time she smoked with Snoop Dog himself!   Sponsors:   If you want to upgrade your shave, head to Manscaped.com. Use the code DOUTE for 20% off and free shipping on The ChairmanTM Pro Package.   Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code DOUTE to receive 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies. (21+). Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices