Babies, Boobs & Besties for 21 Years: A Kristen + Kelly AMA
⚠️ Trigger Warning: discussion of pregnancy loss
Episode 172. This week, Kristen is joined by one of her ride-or-dies of 21 years, the fabulous Kelly Bores—visiting from Charleston, SC—for an episode packed with nostalgia, motherhood realness, questionable 2000’s fashion choices, and a dash of Golden Girls energy.
Kristen and Kelly dive into Kaia’s very first Christmas, reflect on the magic (and exhaustion) of newborn life, and laugh their way through the evolution of… well, everything:
- Their first tattoos (including the return of the tramp stamp??)
- Boobs before and after baby
- The “Raise Your Glass” VPR special—and a never-before-seen clip of Kristen she legit does not remember filming
They get honest about:
- How friendships shift after kids
- How pregnancy and postpartum surprised them
- How their relationship dynamics have changed since giving birth
- Body image—especially why it’s important not to speak negatively about yourself around your kids
- What Kristen actually moved to LA to pursue (and how old she was!)
Plus:
🦃 Thanksgiving at Brittany’s
🍼 Must-haves for the newborn trenches
❓ A juicy Ask Me Anything
This one’s cozy, candid, a little chaotic, and full of heart—like any great catch-up between best friends of two decades. Grab a coffee (or a mocktail) and join us!
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Chaos in Vegas: Our Unfiltered BravoCon Tell-All
Episode 171. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Zack Wickham for a full BravoCon breakdown—complete with lost voices, wild encounters, and all the behind-the-scenes tea. The trio dives into their chaotic (and hilarious) Las Vegas experience, from long lines and unforgettable fans to the sweet moments that had Kristen emotional, especially navigating the weekend postpartum.
Luke admits he may have had one too many, and also shares his surprising encounter with Denise Richards that made him realize… he’s famous! Meanwhile, Zack reveals who he ended up giving a lap dance to.
They’re also sharing their favorite moments, heartwarming stories from fans they met, and the unexpected run-ins—including one with Kathy Hilton—that left Kristen completely speechless.
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BravoCon & Babies with Special Guest Ryan Bailey!
Episode 170. It’s the day before BravoCon and Kristen and Luke are gearing up for the chaos with none other than Bravo expert, Ryan Bailey!
How’s Luke really feeling about stepping into the Bravo lion’s den? What are everyone’s thoughts on the Vanderpump reboot? And how is Ryan prepping for a weekend full of sequins, spilled tea, and lots of Bravo fans?
Ryan gives his bold predictions for The Valley Season 3 and spills on his favorite Bravolebrity interview ever.
Plus—A deep dive into raising kids in the era of constant tech, and social media. And finally… the question on everyone’s mind: what is 6'7"???
Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, Bravo nerdery, and just a little chaos—the good kind.
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Jesse Lally from The Valley
Episode 169. This week on the pod, Kristen and Luke sit down with Jesse Lally from The Valley!
Jesse opens up about life as a proud girl dad, and what he really thinks of Kristen and Luke as first-time parents.
Jesse takes us back to his modeling days in New York—crossing paths with Channing Tatum (and wait… was he roommates with Jax?). Also, did Jesse and Anna Nicole Smith ever date?!
Jesse shares his journey as a wine sommelier and reveals the most he’s ever spent on a bottle of wine. BravoCon is coming up and they are all super excited! Tune in for a fun, nostalgic, and unfiltered conversation you won’t want to miss.
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No Sleep, No Formula, No Problem?
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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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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