Cate & Ty Break It Down
Psychology & Relationships
About
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.
Episodes
- ENCORE Unconditional Love, Empathy & Human Connection with David Shane
David Shane, an adoptee, shares his experiences regarding love, mindfulness, and connections. He discusses his journey of being contacted by his biological mother and the emotional challenges and expectations that came with reuniting with…
- Ask Me Anything: Solo Session
In this solo session, Cate answers questions and recaps the sickness in the Baltierra household. She discusses her 17-year journey with Teen Mom, reality TV production, and open adoption, and hints at an upcoming MTV/Paramount project.
- ENCORE Q&A: Abortion, Leaked Photos and Being Soul Mates
Cate and Ty answer listener questions, discussing their experience with an unplanned pregnancy, their open adoption journey, and recent issues regarding privacy. They also talk about their family relationships and their partnership dynamic…
- ENCORE Being in our 30s & Growing Up with an Absent Father
Cate and Tyler discuss the challenges of aging, managing expectations, and the impact of Tyler's father's absence due to addiction and incarceration. The episode also features shared anonymous secrets from listeners.
- Hope with Holly: Reclaiming Female Autonomy
In this episode of Cate & Ty Break It Down, Holly from Hope with Holly discusses her transition away from Christian fundamentalism. She shares her personal experiences with Liberty University, her former religious family, and her path towa…
- The Catfish in the Room: Addressing Controversy & Social Media with Elle Bee (Part 2)
In this second part of their conversation, Cate, Ty, and guest Elle Bee discuss the challenges of content creation, the realities of teen parenthood, and the impact of being catfished. They also address rumors regarding their history on 16…
- From the Bathroom Closet to YouTube Fame feat. Elle Bee
In this two-part episode of Cate & Ty Break It Down, content creator Elle Bee discusses her journey from filming makeup videos in her closet to becoming a Teen Mom commentator. She also shares personal reflections on her upbringing and par…
- Beyond the Reality TV Lens feat. Rei Clarke
Cate and content creator Rei Clarke discuss life transitions, breaking generational cycles, and Clarke's career journey. The conversation also covers experiences with burnout, advocacy for children in the public eye, and the challenges of…
- Nova's Big Dreams
Nova joins Cate and Ty to discuss her reading habits, her journey as an author, and her views on social media for kids. The conversation also covers reptile care, artistic anatomy, the importance of kindness, and her aspirations for the fu…
- Growing Up In The Spotlight: Nova takes the Mic!
Cate is joined by her 11-year-old daughter, Nova, to discuss growing up on reality television. Nova shares her experiences with her siblings, her career aspirations, and her interests in science and space.
- Birthday Celebrations & the Ethics of Embryo Adoption
In this episode of Cate & Ty Break It Down, the hosts discuss Veda's birthday, cheer competition success, and her academic progress. They also answer listener questions about cheating friends, toxic family dynamics, and embryo adoption.
- ENCORE Pay-to-Play: The Marketing & Broken Promises In Adoption feat. Connor Howe
Cate and Ty revisit an episode featuring Connor Howe, an adoptee who discusses the complexities and challenges of open adoption. The discussion also covers the profit-driven marketing tactics of adoption agencies and the role of unregulate…
- Ashley Salazar: My 16 & Pregnant Journey
Ashley Salazar from 16 and Pregnant Season 2 joins Cate & Ty to discuss her experience with kinship adoption and the emotional challenges of placing her daughter with family members. They also discuss trauma in birth parents and the need f…
- Surviving Frozen Pipes & a Political Family Feud
Cate and Ty discuss dealing with a winter power outage, school Spirit Week, and 1990s cleaning products. They also cover a family disagreement related to a social media post about the Epstein files.
- ENCORE In Retrospect.. Our First Decade & an Autism Diagnosis
Cate and Ty reflect on their ten-year marriage, discussing their relationship history and therapy. Ty also shares his recent autism diagnosis, detailing his childhood experiences and how this new understanding will influence his parenting.
- Being in our 30s & Growing Up with an Absent Father
Cate and Tyler discuss navigating their 30s, personal habits, and Tyler’s experience growing up with an absent father. The episode also features an anonymous secrets segment.
- Urology is for Everyone! Breaking Down Sex, Surgery, and Stereotypes with Dr.Milhouse MD
Dr. Milhouse joins hosts Cate and Tyler to discuss the field of urology, sexual medicine, and common myths regarding sexual health. The episode covers topics including erectile dysfunction in younger men and misconceptions about female org…
- Surviving Christmas
Cate and Ty discuss their recent experience with illness, Nova’s 11th birthday, and their preference for staying in over New Year's Eve parties. They also address concerns regarding misinformation affecting family members.
- ENCORE Can't Right Their Wrongs feat. Maci Bookout & Natalie Gard
Maci Bookout and Natalie Gard join Cate and Ty to discuss their podcast, the impact of the Teen Mom audience, and declining teen pregnancy rates. Maci also reflects on Bentley filming as he gets older and her personal experiences with ther…
- Merry Flu Season
Cate and Tyler discuss navigating a household illness, their thoughts on holiday traditions, and the impact of removing tablets from their younger children's lives. They also briefly share their experiences and opinions on Christmas gift-g…
- ENCORE Relationship Real Talk
Cate and Ty answer listener questions about maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships and with children. They also explore signs of infidelity and manipulation, share their perspectives on reality television, and discuss talking to c…
- Q&A: Abortion, Leaked Photos and Being Soul Mates
Cate and Ty discuss listener questions regarding teen pregnancy, their open adoption process, and leaked photos of their daughter Carly. They also share updates on their relationships with their own parents and their strong partnership.
- Sick Kids, Fried Turkey Recap & Stop Looking At My Crotch!
Cate and Ty recap a week of sick children and Ty's fried turkey tradition, including reactions from international fans. They discuss an incident involving a Halloween photo where Tyler was accused of
- ENCORE Bringing The Truth To Light with Jordy Cray
Jordy Cray joins Cate and Ty to discuss their experiences with adoption stories and the public backlash they've faced. While acknowledging complexities and hypocrisy within the adoption community, they also explore the differing views on s…
- The Uncomfortable Awakening: Redefining Worldviews with Monte Mader Part 2
In Part 2 with Monte Mader, Cate and Ty discuss the toxic roots of Christian nationalism and the influence of young voters in recent NYC elections. Monte shares her personal journey of deconstruction from a fundamentalist upbringing, explo…
- Deconstructing Christian Nationalism: Finding the Truth with Monte Mader
Monte Mader joins Cate & Ty to discuss her experiences growing up in a Christian nationalist household, her process of deconstruction in her early twenties, and her insights into Fundamentalism, the Tradwife Movement, and the political man…
- Finding Your Spiritual Energy feat. Linda Spellman
Cate and Ty interview psychic medium Linda Spellman, discussing her transition from a corporate career to embracing her abilities after trauma. They explore spiritual communication, intuition, empathy, and understanding the unknown.
- The Quest For Connection with Kristina Richie Part 2
In part 2 of her adoption reunion story, Kristina Richie details difficult first meetings, secret efforts to connect with her birth mother, and the complex emotions of not fitting into her adoptive or birth families after a significant lif…
- The Damage of Dishonesty: An Adoptee's Reckoning with Kristina Richie
Kristina Richie recounts her adoption journey, detailing childhood secrets, a quest for identity, and a reunion with her birth mother. The episode explores the emotional impact of hidden truths and subsequent rebellion.
- Reality TV Bullying with Rei Clarke
Rei Clarke discusses social media engagement tactics, addresses fan questions about a catfishing incident, and shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and seeking therapy to break negative cycles.
- Pay-to-Play: The Marketing And Broken Promises In Adoption with Connor Howe
Connor Howe joins Cate & Ty to discuss the adoption industry, challenging narratives around open adoption and highlighting the profit-driven nature of agencies. Howe, an adoptee, emphasizes the trauma experienced by all parties and the nee…
- Pregnancy, Birth & The Power of Informed Consent with Traci Weafer
Traci Weafer, also known as TraciDoula, joins Cate & Ty to discuss pregnancy, birth, and informed consent. Weafer shares her personal adoption journey, its impact on her identity, and how it influenced her becoming a doula. The episode cov…
- We're Not Really Strangers: Weird Dreams & Empath Problems
Cate and Ty discuss their rescue chihuahua Baxter's PTSD, past struggles with a landlord, and play the 'We're Not Really Strangers' card game, exploring their assumptions and perceptions of each other.
- A Call For Change
Cate and Ty answer listener questions about parenting and relationships, and discuss current events including Charlie Kirk's assassination and gun violence in America.
- Parenting Bias & Fighting for Empathy
Cate and Ty discuss parenting choices like homeschooling, societal biases, ableism, and mental health judgment, emphasizing empathy. The episode also touches on Ty
- ENCORE Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley
Lindsie Chrisley discusses her family's life before reality television, the challenges of blending families, and the impact on her marriage. She also shares her experience with depression and seeking help.
- In Retrospect.. Our First Decade & an Autism Diagnosis
Cate and Ty celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary by reflecting on their relationship and discussing Ty's recent autism diagnosis. Ty shares his childhood experiences and how this new understanding will influence his approach to parenti…
- Our Furry Soulmates & Listener Confessions
Cate and Ty share their experiences with pet loss and discuss animal reincarnation. They also delve into listener confessions, revealing secrets about fetishes, infidelity, and family matters.
- Dr. Abby Hasberry: Navigating Adoption as an Adoptee and Birth Mother
Dr. Abby, an adoption-informed therapist who is also an adoptee and birth mother, joins Cate & Ty to discuss informed consent in adoption. She shares insights into systemic issues, personal traumas, and her own journey.
- Sold, Not Relinquished: An Adoptee's Search for Answers
An adoptee details her search for answers, including uncovering her birth mother's controversial past and searching for her biological father.
- Discovering The Trad Wife Debate
Cate & Ty recount their camping trip, sharing personal stories about parenting and adulting. The episode also features Ty's discovery and exploration of the 'Trad Wife' debate after watching a compelling video.
- Kindness Over Cruelty
Cate and Ty discuss the prevalence of online bullying and snark pages, sharing tragic stories and urging listeners to spread kindness and support those in need. The episode mentions the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Chaos, Connection & Denouncing Feet
In this solo episode, Cate and Ty discuss their recent travel issues, parenting challenges, and their communication styles. They also play a card game and share perspectives on personal preferences.
- Genetic Mirroring and Brain Wiring: Understanding Adoptee Development w/ Psychotherapist Amy Silvia
Psychotherapist Amy Silvia joins Cate & Ty to discuss adoptee development, sharing her personal journey and insights from clinical experience. The episode covers genetic mirroring, attachment trauma, and the importance of adoptee-focused t…
- Relationship Real Talk
In this episode, Cate and Ty address listener questions about maintaining long-term relationship sparks, navigating intimacy with children, and identifying signs of infidelity and manipulation. They also discuss reality TV and open convers…
- Unconditional Love, Empathy & Human Connection with David Shane
Adoptee David Shane discusses his experience of connecting with his biological family, emphasizing unconditional support and open communication for adoptees and parents. He shares insights on navigating emotional challenges and the importa…
- They're Growing Up!
Cate and Ty share parenting updates, including their children's summer break and upcoming preschool plans. They also read listener confessions involving unexpected situations and personal secrets.
- 19 Years & Counting: Building A Relationship Through Communication and Curiosity
Cate and Ty share insights from their 19-year relationship, emphasizing communication, the role of early therapy, and managing disagreements. They also address external criticism and listener questions on household duties and relationship…
- Promises vs Reality: Sydney's Open Agreement Journey
Sydney Curtin shares her challenging open adoption experience on Cate & Ty, discussing agency pressure, unfulfilled promises from the adoptive family, and her ongoing efforts to connect with her daughter despite attempts to sever ties.
- Challenging the "Grateful" Adoptee Narrative with Dez, The Outspoken Adoptee
Dez, The Outspoken Adoptee, discusses the complexities of adoption, challenging the common narrative of adoptee gratitude. She shares personal experiences including identity, abuse, and reunion, highlighting the need for reform in the adop…