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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!

When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany

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 women, the pressures of reality TV fame, and what dating was like after the show. Ben also shares how he ultimately found his wife, became a dad, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

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Ben Higgins on Saying ‘I Love You’ Twice & Finding Real Love

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 into childhood fears of aliens, Halloween traditions, and even the possibility of vampires in New Orleans. Schwartz reflects on his early Vanderpump Rules days, reminisces about his favorite moment on the show, and clears up the story of how Brittany and Jax first met. Plus, Brittany opens up about her intense experience on Special Forces.

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Spooky Season Stories and Vanderpump Memories with Tom Schwartz

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 boundaries while raising kids in the spotlight. Michelle shares how working at Hooters helped her come out of her shell, what life after reality TV fame looks like, and her dreams for the future. Plus, Brittany recaps the jaw-dropping Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish—and Michelle’s reaction is priceless.

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Selling Socks, Selling Homes & Spilling Tea with Michelle Saniei

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, adapting to reality TV life, Michelle's background in real estate and the most expensive house she ever sold, Brittany's first experience with a charcuterie board, AND Brittany makes an important announcement about some recent rumors. Originally aired: 02/29/24

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REWIND: The Valley's Michelle Lally

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 courtroom antics. Brittany also gets candid about her Cabo getaway, the toll of online trolling, and why women need to stop tearing each other down. Plus, they swap binge-worthy Netflix and Prime recs (including animals on drugs—yes, really). 

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Speaking About Trolls… and Setting the Record Straight

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 her soulmate in the most unexpected way, and the life lessons that inspired her new memoir Lovable. Together, they dive into overcoming shame, navigating sexless relationships, breaking free from people-pleasing, and why modeling self-love is one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids.

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Amber Rae on Soulmates, Shame & Self-Love

Brittany opens up about a bittersweet trip to Vegas to honor a close friend, the emotional rollercoaster of filming Special Forces, and what fans can expect when the new season premieres. She shares her excitement for BravoCon, reflects on closing the chapter of a difficult season of The Valley, and gives heartfelt updates on life as a single mom—especially Cruz’s incredible progress with early intervention and starting a new school.

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New Beginnings, Special Forces & Cruz’s Big Milestones

Brittany catches up with Jasmine Goode for an unfiltered chat on everything from wedding guest list drama to the big reveal that Brittany’s joining the latest Special Forces cast. The two swap ideas for first-look moments, spill on extravagant Jersey weddings, and break down Brittany's connection to this season’s star-studded lineup. Plus, they dive into the weirdest TikTok trends, the “human wildlife project” craze, and why mukbang videos might just be Brittany’s next career move.

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Jersey-Style Weddings and Mukbang Dreams with Jasmine Goode

From Season 3 of Love is Blind, Colleen Reed joins Brittany to talk about their recent girl's trip to the Bahamas, finding love with her hubby Matt and getting to know him WITHOUT cameras around, why reunion episodes are so hard to shoot, Colleen's time as a ballerina, and what she didn't appreciate about her portrayal on Love is Blind! Originally aired: 07/12/24

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REWIND: Love is Blind's Colleen Reed!

This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by clinical psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Jaime Zuckerman for one of her most vulnerable and powerful episodes yet. From love bombing and gaslighting to financial control and co-parenting with a narcissist, Dr. Z breaks down the manipulative patterns of narcissistic abuse—and how to heal from them. Brittany opens up about her very public divorce, the emotional toll behind the scenes, and how she's finally getting her sparkle back.

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Breaking the Narcissist Cycle with Dr. Z

VPR Legend and friend of the pod TOM SCHWARTZ joins Jax to talk all things ICK!!

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