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Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

Toxic Friendships, "The Traitors", & Motherhood with Mercedes Javid (Part 1)

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

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Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Tv & Film

4.51.8K Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Episode 147: This week, Kristen is joined by Mercedes "MJ" Javid, star of Bravo's Shahs of Sunset, The Traitors Season 2, and Realtor at The Agency. Kristen dives into MJ’s experience of filming Shahs shortly after the birth of her son, Shams. MJ shares what it was like juggling motherhood and filming, offering Kristen some valuable tips on what to expect as a new mom. The conversation also takes a trip down memory lane as they reflect on how different the Los Angeles nightlife was back in the day. As they reminisce, they discuss how they'd approach their time on reality TV differently now, touching on toxic friendships from the past, self-worth, and building confidence. Kristen gets real about moments when she felt inferior to some of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars. They also chat about this season of The Traitors, and so much more! Tune in now!   Sponsors: Laundry Sauce: Our listeners get 20% off your entire order when you use code DOUTE at laundrysauce.com.   Magnetic Me: Go to MagneticMe.com today – new customers will get 15% off their first order!   Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/DOUTE and use code DOUTE for up to 27 FREE meals!   Bilt: Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to joinbilt.com/DOUTE.   Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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two days and when you're ready for something new, you just swap them out for fresh styles.

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What I love right now is that they even have maternity options. I mean, let's be real.

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Pregnancy is wild. My body is changing constantly and I don't want to spend a fortune buying

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clothes that I'll only wear for a few months. So with armor, I can run adorable, bump-friendly

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