From Teen Mom to Down Home Fab with Chelsea & Cole

From Teen Mom to Down Home Fab with Chelsea & Cole

Author: PodcastOne May 22, 2026 Duration: 51:20
This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany sits down with Chelsea & Cole DeBoer to talk about their journey from Teen Mom 2 to HGTV stars, raising four kids, surviving reality TV fame, and building a life they truly love. The couple opens up about marriage, parenting chaos, home renovations, social media pressure, and the surprising DM that landed them their hit show Down Home Fab—all while sharing hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and relationship advice along the way. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! ASPCA: To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/REALITYHITS. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code REALITYHITS Fabletics: Go to Fabletics.com/whenrealityhits for 70 to 80% off everything as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select whenrealityhits when prompted to unlock your 70 to 80% off. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive Discover Your New Home at apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Brittany Cartwright from the screen, but When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright is where the story continues after the film crew packs up. This isn't a polished, behind-the-scenes featurette; it's the unfiltered and often hilarious daily reality of navigating life in the public eye. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair for an honest conversation with a friend who happens to have a wild ride through reality TV, culture, and modern society. Brittany digs into the actual experiences of motherhood, the complexities of friendship and relationships, and the strange dance of dating when everyone thinks they know your story. The podcast, brought to you by PodcastOne, thrives on candid opinions and spontaneous laughs, often amplified by a roster of special guests who join the fun. It’s a genuine exploration of the space where television persona and personal truth collide, offering a specific, relatable, and entertaining look at the chaos and charm of everyday life. Tune in for the stories that happen when the spotlight dims and real life, in all its messy glory, takes center stage.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright
Podcast Episodes
REWIND: Chelsea Blackwell & Abigail Heringer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:10
Brittany is in the Bahamas with her girlfriends! This week she sits down with Love is Blind's Chelsea Blackwell and (returning guest) The Bachelor's Abigail Heringer!! Originally aired: 06/28/24 Please support the show b…
OG Reality Royalty: Shanna Moakler Uncensored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:36
Former Miss USA and OG reality star Shanna Moakler joins When Reality Hits for one of the most unfiltered conversations yet. From the early days of Meet the Barkers with Travis Barker to navigating divorce in the public…
Setting the Curtains on Fire in the Bedroom with Dr. Nicole McNichols [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:02
Brittany sits down with renowned “Sex Professor” Nicole McNichols to talk honestly about intimacy at every stage — from postpartum body confidence and dry spells in long-term relationships to dating after divorce, sex on…
Blake vs. Justin, Taylor/Travis & More Tea with Spill Sesh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:33
Zack Wickham and Kristi Cook of Spill Sesh join When Reality Hits to break down the biggest pop culture moments of the week. From how Kristi built her massively popular YouTube tea channel (and why she stayed anonymous f…
Inside Below Deck Down Under with Daisy Kelliher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:33
Daisy Kelliher joins When Reality Hits to talk all things Below Deck and what it was really like transitioning from Below Deck Sailing Yacht to Below Deck Down Under. Daisy opens up about the pressure of joining a new se…
Birthday Recap + Cruz Updates + Your Questions Answered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:13
Brittany is fresh off a dreamy birthday trip to Cabo complete with whale watching, mini-yacht vibes, and a little much-needed alone time. She shares why “me time” is essential for her anxiety, gives a sweet update on Cru…
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Cabo Confessions with Lala, Michelle & Janet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:47
What happens in Cabo… gets recorded. Brittany is joined by Lala Kent, Michelle Saniei Lally, and Janet Caperna while celebrating her birthday in paradise, and the vibes are high and the conversations are very real. From…