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Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

By: Cloud10
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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 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.”Cloud10 Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Professional Babysitter: Confessions of a Reality TV Producer

    Professional Babysitter: Confessions of a Reality TV Producer
    Feb 28 2026
    Episode 178. In this episode, Kristen is joined by one of her favorite producers — Emmy Award–winning showrunner Lyndsey Burr — the powerhouse behind Queer Eye, former producer on Vanderpump Rules, and a longtime reality TV insider whose career spans from production assistant to talent supervisor to showrunner. Before the Emmys and showrunning credits, Lyndsey worked as a self-described “professional babysitter” on America's Next Top Model, where she started as a production assistant and rose to talent supervisor. Plus — yes — we get into the iconic “we were rooting for you” moment and her firsthand take from being there. Kristen and Lyndsey revisit their time on VPR and unpack the delicate balance between producing great television and protecting real human emotions. The conversation also dives into her work on Queer Eye — from the casting process and the most emotionally difficult episode to shoot this past season, to why the beloved series is coming to an end. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the cameras stop rolling… this episode is for you. Sponsors: For a limited time, our listeners get 15% off at Arey by using code KRISTEN at Arey.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Are We Healing or Enabling?! with Zack Wickham

    Are We Healing or Enabling?! with Zack Wickham
    Feb 14 2026
    Episode 177. This week on Balancing Act, Kristen is joined by bestie, Zack Wickham, to talk all about their friendship — and what you don’t see on The Valley. They share how they met, their first impressions, the early VPR days, and how their bond grew behind the scenes. Zack opens up about moving to LA and finding his chosen family, while Kristen reveals her favorite things about him. They also talk skincare secrets, surprising fun facts, and clear up misconceptions about their friendship. Plus, listener questions and a rapid-fire round to wrap it all up. Sponsors: Arey: For a limited time, our listeners get 15% off at Arey by using code KRISTEN at Arey.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Getting to Know Lacy Nicole

    Getting to Know Lacy Nicole
    Jan 26 2026
    Episode 176. In this episode, Kristen is joined by Lacy Nicole—mental health advocate, philanthropist, podcast host, and founder of the Shame to Sparkle Foundation. Lacy opens up about her story as a survivor of childhood trauma, including a kidnapping, and shares how those early experiences shaped her relationship with shame, emotional regulation, and self-worth—and how they ultimately led her to create a platform dedicated to helping women heal from trauma and PTSD. Kristen and Lacy dive into powerful conversations around: • Living with and healing from shame and trauma • How generational pain is passed down—and how to stop the cycle • Healing as a parent while re-parenting your inner child • ADHD, emotional regulation, and mental health awareness • The pros and cons of opening your life up to reality TV • Why Kristen chose to give Jesse another chance—and what growth really looks like This episode is raw, compassionate, and empowering—a reminder that even the heaviest shame can be alchemized into strength, connection, and sparkle. ✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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Her voice is soothing and she is raw in honesty . Nice going down memory lane too

Lovin Kristen podcast

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Subscribed during Scandoval but have enjoyed it more than I thought was possible. Hearing Kristen give the inside info and pulling out the Easter eggs in her true investigating stylings keeps me listening. Fun and staying in my rotation at this time. Gives me new insight on the person vs. her Bravo character while spilling the tea.

Enjoying even though I was never a personal fan of KD

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Kristen is funny, smart & engaging. I didn't know she's fluent in sign language!... (found that out from a guest she had on, not from herself). She's refreshingly real... thank you! Love how she tells the truth & diff secrets about VPR & how it's filmed too!

So real, so good!

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Keep them coming, #TeamArianna. Need more inside scoop stories! Hoping to hear from Arianna soon!

love the inside scoop...need more!!

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Doesn't it feel so good to be vindicated ?!? Who's crazy now, good podcast! Sorry that it took Scandoval to get me here

Karma is a B!!

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