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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Lindsay Hubbard Tells All
Episode 163. This week on the pod, Kristen is joined by none other than Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House!
Lindsay gets real and raw about life after baby—from the major identity shift to her big "aha" moment. She opens up about co-parenting, body image struggles, and whether baby #2 could be in her future.
Lindsay also spill the tea on if she is dating, breakups, and that explosive moment that took place before what was supposed to be her wedding day.
Plus:
- Where Lindsay stands with her ex(s) now
- Her response to a very recent Summer House castmate’s interview
- Could a friendship be on the table?
Also, Kristen talks about where she and Luke are thinking about moving and potential locations for their wedding! Tune in for all the details and so much more!
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Our Birth Story
Episode 162. Kristen and Luke get real about Kristen’s birth story and recovery, Kaia’s Us Weekly cover moment, and Luke’s appearance (and fashion regret) on The Viall Files Podcast. They share thoughts on a recent disappointing article, the Coldplay cheating scandal, and whether social media can actually help with parenting. Kristen and Luke also address the question they've been hearing the most - When’s the wedding?
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Flashback to Take Me To The Altar With Jenifer Golden
Episode 161. Has Crazy Kristen met her match? Jenifer Golden, host of the “It’s Complicated” podcast, sits down with Luke and Kristen to talk social media stalking, vetting dates and why she thinks she’s the ultimate P.I. They give their honest thoughts on hitting the 6-month mark in a relationship (Are we moving too fast!?), how quickly chemistry is found, and why it’s crucial not to dodge the hard questions with your significant other. Find out why Jen’s absence from Rachael’s wedding made it the best day of Kristen’s life!
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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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