Cate & Ty dive into listener questions, tackling some personal topics such as whether Cate considered abortion when she found out she was pregnant. Her and Ty talk about the fear and panic surrounding an unplanned pregnancy at sixteen, emphasizing the importance of an educated decision when facing a crisis pregnancy. They also provide an update on their relationship with adoption facilitator Dawn, and discuss the complex state of their open adoption with their daughter Carly. Cate & Ty address the leaked photos of Carly, discussing the irony of being vilified for sharing their story while others now break privacy boundaries.Lastly, they share updates on their current relationships with their own parents, including maintaining a healthy and safe environment for their family. They discuss their own relationship and how they've worked to have a strong partnership but have never considered the work "hard"Thank you to our sponsors!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BreakItDown today to get 10% off your first monthQuince: Go to Quince.com/breakitdown for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.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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Sick Kids, Fried Turkey Recap & Stop Looking At My Crotch!
Cate & Ty are back from Thanksgiving break to recap a week of sick kids battling laryngitis and raging fevers. Ty continues his deep fried Turkey tradition and gets a kick out of the reaction from international fans.The conversation takes a sharp turn to discuss the fallout from a photo of Tyler in his Superman costume on Halloween, where he was accused of "going commando". They unpack the ridiculous comments, the mindset behind deleting the photo, and the double standard being applied to Tyler's form fitting outfit.Lastly, Cate reads some Anonymous Secrets about Thanksgiving dinner revenge, suspicious Husband activities, and breastfeeding Homelander.Thank you to our sponsors!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BreakItDown today to get 10% off your first monthQuince: Go to Quince.com/breakitdown for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.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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ENCORE Bringing The Truth To Light with Jordy Cray
Jordy Cray (@jordycray) comes in hot on Break It Down! In today's episode, Cate & Ty explain why they continue to talk about their adoption story despite the backlash with the public and the growing issues with the adoptive parents. While acknowledging a better understanding of the adoption community and learning of the adoptive parent's hypocrisy, Jordy still questions Cate and Ty's choice to vent publicly on social media but agrees that there is always more to the story than what everyone sees online.Thank you to our sponsors!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BreakItDown today to get 10% off your first monthUncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/CATEANDTYSee 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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The Uncomfortable Awakening: Redefining Worldviews with Monte Mader Part 2
Monte is back for part 2 of the conversation on the collision of faith and politics. Cate, Tyler and Monte discuss the toxic roots of Christian nationalism and the power of young voters in the most recent NYC elections. Plus, Monte shares her intensely personal journey of deconstruction, discussing how to find peace, freedom, and self-acceptance after leaving a fundamentalist upbringing, and why anger is a necessary step towards authentic forgiveness.Thank you to our sponsors!Cozy Earth: Go to cozyearth.com/ and use code BREAKITDOWN for up to 40% off!Me Undies: Visit MeUndies.com/Breakitdown and use code BREAKITDOWN to get up to 50% off.Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/CATEANDTYSee 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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Deconstructing Christian Nationalism: Finding the Truth with Monte Mader
On part one of a two-part episode series, Cate & Ty sit down with Monte Mader (@montemader), who has dedicated her platform to tackling the complexities of Christian nationalism and deconstruction.Monte shares her difficult upbringing in a far alt-right, Christian nationalist family, where her home life was a hybrid of religion meets politics. She recounts the strict, often abusive, regimen of independent study, how her father prepared her to be the next Amy Coney Barrett, and the deconstructing she did in her early 20s. Monte also breaks down Fundamentalism, the Tradwife Movement, and the political hijacking of Christianity.For more on Monte, visit https://montemader.com/Thank you to our sponsors!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BreakItDown today to get 10% off your first monthQuince: Go to Quince.com/breakitdown for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/CATEANDTYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra, one of the OG couples from MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, who showcased adoption first-hand, as they dive into life beyond reality TV. They share the ups, downs, and everything in between of marriage, parenthood, and personal growth. With candid stories, celebrity guests, and lots of laughs, Tyler and Catelynn explore how they navigate the spotlight, raise a family, and stay strong as a couple. Cate & Ty: Break It Down! is a weekly fix of heartwarming moments, behind-the-scenes tea, and a whole lot of love.