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
Inside Brittany’s Haunted Halloween & Mommy Makeover Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
It’s a spooky season special! Brittany celebrates Halloween by sharing her family’s costume plans, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating hacks for Cruz, and details on her over-the-top Victorian vampire masquerade party. Sh…
Single as a Pringle: Grant Ellis on Dating and The Bachelor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:39
Former Bachelor Grant Ellis joins When Reality Hits for a candid talk about life after reality TV — from his unexpected start on The Bachelorette to becoming the lead, falling in love with two women, and what really happ…
REWIND: Brittany's Birthday with Kristen Doute! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:37
VPR legend Kristen Doute stops by to help Brittany celebrate her birthday, reflect on some b-day memories, and discuss their upcoming show THE VALLEY!!! Originally aired: 01/26/24 Please support the show by checking out…
Boss Babe Energy: Brittany’s Mommy Makeover Reveal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
Ten days post-surgery, Brittany gets real from her recovery bed to answer fan questions about her recent mommy makeover. From the procedures she had done and the emotional reasons behind her decision, to how she’s balanc…
Ben Higgins on Saying ‘I Love You’ Twice & Finding Real Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:06
This week on When Reality Hits, Ben Higgins from The Bachelor opens up about his journey from cubicle life to leading one of TV’s most famous franchises. He reflects on being the first Bachelor to say “I love you” to two…
Spooky Season Stories and Vanderpump Memories with Tom Schwartz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
It’s spooky season on When Reality Hits! Brittany and Tom Schwartz share chilling ghost stories—from haunted Victorian houses to eerie sleep paralysis encounters—that will have you sleeping with the lights on. They dive…
Selling Socks, Selling Homes & Spilling Tea with Michelle Saniei [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
Brittany welcomes back her friend and The Valley castmate Michelle Saniei for a candid catch-up on life, love, and everything in between. The two open up about the realities of divorce, co-parenting, and learning to set…
REWIND: The Valley's Michelle Lally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:11
Brittany's good friend and co-star of The Valley, Michelle Lally makes her podcast debut! Brittany and Michelle talk about the boojee tendencies of Jesse Lally, Michelle and her family's reaction to Kristin Doute, adapti…
Speaking About Trolls… and Setting the Record Straight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:00
Brittany is back with Jasmine Goode as her guest co-host for a jam-packed catch-up! The two dive into everything from surprise paparazzi photos and false pregnancy rumors to BravoCon nerves and Cardi B’s hilarious courtr…
Amber Rae on Soulmates, Shame & Self-Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:07
Brittany sits down with bestselling author and speaker Amber Rae for an eye-opening conversation about love, courage, and choosing yourself. Amber opens up about leaving a marriage that no longer fulfilled her, meeting h…