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 Bravo chatter on the way!
Whether you’re in the trenches of parenthood or just here for the pop culture and laughs, this episode is a fun, relatable ride.
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Inside McBee Dynasty with Steven McBee
Episode 167. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by McBee Dynasty star (and the newest member of the Bravo family!) Steven McBee Jr.
Kristen officially welcomes Steven to the Bravo world as they dive 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 really looking for in a woman, and why he’s already thousands of dollars deep before even meeting some of his first dates!
They go behind the scenes of filming with family, whether he knew Alli was pregnant at the wedding, and if Galyna is still involved in the family business. Also… was he shocked when Calah didn’t show up to the wedding in the Season 2 finale? Plus, Kristen gives a much-deserved shoutout to Steven’s mom, Kristi McBee.
Tune in now for all this—and so much more!
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Am I Doing This Right? Parenting Without Guilt with Rebecca Fox Starr
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 also discuss the importance of modeling resilience and vulnerability for your kids.
They talk about the concept of creating your own "mother adventure"—where there are no right or wrong paths—and tackling the negative self-talk and comparisons that often weigh us down. They also touch on the role of social media in modern parenting and how staying aligned with your values can help reduce anxiety. This episode is a refreshing take on setting healthy boundaries, embracing imperfection, and finding balance in your parenting journey.
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Group Chat Energy with Zack Wickham
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 it 😅
· Introverts vs. extroverts: who really has it harder?
· The pressure to look a certain way online—and how real people are dealing with it
· Plus: Should you run your social posts past your partner before hitting “share”?
It's real talk, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lotta friendship energy.
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Q&A: Feeding, Feelings & Future Babies?
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 most—plus, the one thing every friend should do to support new parents. Also, find out who they spend the most time with from the cast.
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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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