When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

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What happens when the cameras stop rolling for Brittany Cartwright on The Valley? TRUE Reality hits! Brittany takes you inside her crazy life as she explores motherhood, friendship, relationships, dating, and reality TV. Nothing is off-limits in this candid look at her real life with tons of fun, lots of laughs, honest opinions, and plenty of special guests!

  1. 6h ago

    REWIND: Heartbreak and Hollister with Stephen McGee

    This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by her longtime friend Stephen McGee—an original cast member of Summer House! They dive into Stephen’s wild journey from small-town Alabama to the hustle of New York City, how heartbreak set him on a whole new path, and the unexpected way he landed on Bravo. He shares hilarious stories from his Hollister days, wild nights with the Wirkus twins, and where things stand now with castmates like Kyle and Lindsay. Plus, Stephen spills the tea on why he’s ready for a Summer House comeback. Original Airdate: 04/25/2025 Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code REALITYHITS for an exclusive 20% off home and sleepwear Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/REALITYHITS to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/REALITYHITS. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 6h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Nov 6

    Love Bombing, Gaslighting & The Red Flags You Can't Ignore

    This week, Brittany is joined by licensed clinical psychotherapist, author, and survivor Vanessa Reiser for an essential conversation on narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, and coercive control. Even with a clinical background, Vanessa found herself trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship—later running 285 miles across New York in a wedding dress to bring awareness to domestic abuse and future faking. Together, they unpack why toxic relationships mirror a "cult of one," how insidious red flags like love bombing, cyber gaslighting, and DARVO warp your intuition, the biochemical reasons leaving is so difficult, and practical steps for safely exiting and rebuilding your life on the other side. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! 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 this offer Tempo: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% off your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/REALITYHITS Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code REALITYHITS Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Oct 30

    Mercedes "MJ" Javid on Life After Shahs, Co-Parenting with Her Ex & Surviving The Traitors

    This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany Cartwright sits down with Bravo star Mercedes "MJ" Javid (Shahs of Sunset, The Valley: Persian Style) for an unfiltered, hilarious conversation about life on and off camera. MJ gets candid about her reality TV regrets, shifting into motherhood, and the challenges of co-parenting after her recent separation from Tommy. Together, she and Brittany trade dating app horror stories and "instant icks," look back on BravoCon memories, and dive into MJ’s wild experience competing on The Traitors. Follow MJ on all platforms at @mercedesjavid. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Jones Road Beauty:  Head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code REALITY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 23

    REWIND: My Niece Presley Steals the Show!

    This week, Brittany sits down with her adorable niece Presley for a conversation filled with family adventures and real-life mishaps. From magical moments at Disneyland and the zoo to the chaos of viral snake escapes and unexpected home repairs. Plus, she tackles listener questions on self-esteem, single mom dating, and even spills the tea on recent business surprises. Originally aired: 04/04/25 Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/REALITYHITS to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 16

    Wrong Partner, Right Child: Dominique Garrett on Motherhood and Moving On

    Brittany sits down with Dominique Garrett, founder of Bitter Baby Daddy Club, to talk about leaving an unhealthy relationship, navigating single motherhood and co-parenting, setting boundaries, and finding happiness after heartbreak. Dominique also shares how she built a community to support single moms and why sometimes it’s about the wrong partner, but the right child. www.instagram.com/bitterbabydaddyclub/ Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code REALITYHITS for an exclusive 20% off home and sleepwear 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 this offer Tempo: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% off your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/REALITYHITS Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code REALITYHITS Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Oct 9

    REWIND: Miami Madness w/ Janet Caperna

    This week, Brittany is joined by Janet Caperna to relive their unforgettable girls' trip to Miami! They dish on the wild adventures, the unique characters they met, and the reality stars they partied with. Plus, they open up about why moms deserve a getaway, how they handle Instagram trolls, and answer burning fan questions. Originally aired: 03/28/25 Please support the show by checking our our sponsors! Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/REALITYHITS. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Oct 2

    Kristen Doute on Miami Girl, Motherhood & Her Most Dramatic Moments

    Brittany sits down with her longtime friend Kristen Doute for a fun and candid catch-up about reality TV, friendship, motherhood, and everything that has changed since their early days in the spotlight. Kristen looks back on the Miami Girl drama, shares what reality TV has taught her about being authentic, and reflects on how much she has grown since her Vanderpump Rules days. The two also swap stories about their friendship, motherhood, embarrassing moments, crazy DMs, and more. Plus, Kristen opens up about becoming a mom, her new podcast, and what’s next. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/REALITYHITS to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What happens when the cameras stop rolling for Brittany Cartwright on The Valley? TRUE Reality hits! Brittany takes you inside her crazy life as she explores motherhood, friendship, relationships, dating, and reality TV. Nothing is off-limits in this candid look at her real life with tons of fun, lots of laughs, honest opinions, and plenty of special guests!

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