Cate & Ty Break It Down

Cate & Ty Break It Down

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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 (30)

ENCORE Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley

ENCORE Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley

September 03, 2025 1h 11m Episode 29
A meetup of reality TV! Lindsie Chrisley drops by the show to catch up with Cate & Ty. Lindsie talks about how the Chrisley family life was before the cameras started rolling, the struggles of...
In Retrospect.. Our First Decade & an Autism Diagnosis

In Retrospect.. Our First Decade & an Autism Diagnosis

August 27, 2025 57m Episode 28
Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary to Cate & Ty! On today's episode they dive into their relationship's evolution, including past separations and therapy missteps. But the main event? Ty's recent...
Our Furry Soulmates & Listener Confessions

Our Furry Soulmates & Listener Confessions

August 20, 2025 52m Episode 27
This week, Cate & Ty get vulnerable about their unexpected pet loss after their 16-year-old dog's passing, sharing the emotional toll and their belief in animal reincarnation. They also talk about...
Dr. Abby Hasberry: Navigating Adoption as an Adoptee and Birth Mother

Dr. Abby Hasberry: Navigating Adoption as an Adoptee and Birth Mother

August 13, 2025 1h 9m Episode 26
Join Cate & Ty as they sit down with Dr. Abby, a transracial adoptee, birth mother, and adoption-informed therapist. Dr. Abby breaks down the true meaning of informed consent in adoption,...
Sold, Not Relinquished: An Adoptee's Search for Answers

Sold, Not Relinquished: An Adoptee's Search for Answers

August 06, 2025 1h 2m Episode 25
Prepare to have your mind blown as Cate & Ty sit down with Diana(@blackmarketbaby), an adoptee whose story only gets wilder and wilder. From uncovering the truth about her birth mother's "tiger...
Discovering The Trad Wife Debate

Discovering The Trad Wife Debate

July 30, 2025 54m Episode 24
Camping, kids, and the Trad Wife! Cate & Ty share candid stories from their recent spontaneous camping trip – their first alone in years! From "mom guilt" moments and terrifying tales of lost...
Kindness Over Cruelty

Kindness Over Cruelty

July 23, 2025 54m Episode 23
The internet can be a dark place and, as veteran social media users, Cate & Ty share their thoughts on the rampant spread of bullying, the issue with "snark pages", and the tragic stories of lives...
Chaos, Connection & Denouncing Feet

Chaos, Connection & Denouncing Feet

July 16, 2025 53m Episode 22
In this week's solo episode, Cate & Ty share their recent travel chaos, including a bank card hacking disaster in New York City. They also get real about the challenges of parenting and play...
Genetic Mirroring and Brain Wiring: Understanding Adoptee Development w/ Psychotherapist Amy Silvia

Genetic Mirroring and Brain Wiring: Understanding Adoptee Development w/ Psychotherapist Amy Silvia

July 09, 2025 1h 11m Episode 21
Cate & Ty sit down with psychotherapist and adoptee Amy Silvia (@psychotherapist.amy_) , who shares her personal journey through the Baby Scoop Era and the complex process of reconnecting with her...
Relationship Real Talk

Relationship Real Talk

July 02, 2025 55m Episode 20
This week, Cate & Ty tackle your most intimate questions! They discuss keeping the spark alive in long-term relationships, navigating intimacy with kids, and decoding the red flags of...
Unconditional Love, Empathy & Human Connection with David Shane

Unconditional Love, Empathy & Human Connection with David Shane

June 25, 2025 1h 7m Episode 19
Cate & Ty sit down with David Shane (@davidbshane), an adoptee who shares stories of love, mindfulness, and human connections on social media, but one day decided to share his journey of...
They're Growing Up!

They're Growing Up!

June 18, 2025 48m Episode 18
Cate & Ty are back for another solo ep! This week, they're sharing life updates, including the kids being out of school for the summer and thoughts on Raya starting full-time preschool next school...
19 Years & Counting: Building A Relationship Through Communication and Curiosity

19 Years & Counting: Building A Relationship Through Communication and Curiosity

June 11, 2025 1h 4m Episode 17
On today's episode, Cate & Ty answer some questions and open up about their 19-year relationship, sharing the unfiltered truth about how they've made it work throughout the years. They discuss the...
Promises vs Reality: Sydney's Open Agreement Journey

Promises vs Reality: Sydney's Open Agreement Journey

June 04, 2025 1h 19m Episode 16
In today's episode Cate & Ty sit down with Sydney Curtin, a birth mom who shares her complex journey of open adoption. Sydney opens up about the coercion and pressure she faced from the adoption...
Challenging the "Grateful" Adoptee Narrative with Dez, The Outspoken Adoptee

Challenging the "Grateful" Adoptee Narrative with Dez, The Outspoken Adoptee

May 28, 2025 1h 21m Episode 15
Cate & Ty sit down with DezaRay, The Outspoken Adoptee, to breakdown the long standing narrative that all adoptees should be grateful, lucky and blessed. In this powerful conversation, Dez shares...
You're Welcome for 16 Years of Reality TV

You're Welcome for 16 Years of Reality TV

May 21, 2025 1h 0m Episode 14
Ask and you shall receive! Cate & Ty are back for a solo episode and they tackle everything from dealing with the haters, Ty's toxic TikTok algorithm, the truth about Cate's driving skills and...
A Late Discovery Adoptee: From Hidden Identity to Advocacy with Melissa, the Adoption Educator

A Late Discovery Adoptee: From Hidden Identity to Advocacy with Melissa, the Adoption Educator

May 14, 2025 55m Episode 13
​​Cate ​& Ty sit down with Melissa Guida-Richards, an Adoption Educator and transracial late discovery international adoptee. Melissa shares her ​adoption ​journey, revealing the complexities and...
Adoption Unfiltered: A Birth Mom's Story & the Realities of Open Adoption

Adoption Unfiltered: A Birth Mom's Story & the Realities of Open Adoption

May 07, 2025 1h 4m Episode 12
On today's episode, Cate & Ty sit down with Kelsey Ranyard, a co-author of "Adoption Unfiltered," as well as a birth mom, to get another perspective on adoption. Kelsey shares her story of...
Who Is Adoption Really For? Alé Cardinalle's International Adoption Experience

Who Is Adoption Really For? Alé Cardinalle's International Adoption Experience

April 30, 2025 1h 21m Episode 11
Join us for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Alé (@wildheartcollective), who shares her incredible journey as an international adoptee. Adopted from Brazil at just four months old,...
The Adoptee's Voice: Erin Calls for Reform of the Adoption System

The Adoptee's Voice: Erin Calls for Reform of the Adoption System

April 23, 2025 1h 21m Episode 10
Join us for a powerful conversation with Erin, known as Adoptee Advocate Erin (@woodorwater) on Tiktok​, who shares her deeply personal adoption story, revealing the complexities and hidden...
The Complexities Of Adoption: Money, Marketing, and Ethics with Gretchen Sisson

The Complexities Of Adoption: Money, Marketing, and Ethics with Gretchen Sisson

April 16, 2025 1h 6m Episode 9
On today's episode, Gretchen Sisson, author of ​Relinquished, ​sits down with ​Cate & Ty​ to discuss​ about her research​ on the gap between the cultural...
Can't Right Their Wrongs feat. Maci Bookout & Natalie Gard

Can't Right Their Wrongs feat. Maci Bookout & Natalie Gard

April 09, 2025 1h 2m Episode 8
Cate & Ty are joined by Teen Mom castmate Maci and her Expired podcast co-host Natalie Gard to talk all about how they decided to start their podcast, how Natalie has dealt with the Teen Mom...
Bringing The Truth To Light with Jordy Cray

Bringing The Truth To Light with Jordy Cray

April 02, 2025 1h 7m Episode 7
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...
Friendship Fallouts & Controversy with Kail Lowry

Friendship Fallouts & Controversy with Kail Lowry

March 26, 2025 43m Episode 6
The one and only Kail Lowry sits down with Cate & Ty to catch up on all things Kail. She talks about some of her regrets on having such public fallouts with friends on Teen Mom and how certain...
We're "Trauma Bonded" and We Like It

We're "Trauma Bonded" and We Like It

March 19, 2025 1h 3m Episode 5
Cate & Ty continue to bring their insights and further explain some of their situations that were caught on camera, as well as the things that were not! Cate talks about when producers focused too...
There's Always More To The Story

There's Always More To The Story

March 12, 2025 54m Episode 4
This week Cate & Ty would like to address some comments they've been seeing pop up regularly on social media that need some clearing up. From the reoccurring comment saying Cate chose a man over...
Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley

Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley

March 05, 2025 1h 7m Episode 3
A meetup of reality TV! Lindsie Chrisley drops by the show to catch up with Cate & Ty. Lindsie talks about how the Chrisley family life was before the cameras started rolling, the struggles of...
Meeting Becky: Being Kail's friend, her coming out story & the grueling IVF journey

Meeting Becky: Being Kail's friend, her coming out story & the grueling IVF journey

February 26, 2025 1h 3m Episode 2
Today, Cate & Ty finally get to sit down with Becky Hayter (@Hayter25), someone who they've known about through Kail Lowry but never actually gotten to know personally. Becky talks about her...
Let's Break It Down!

Let's Break It Down!

February 19, 2025 48m Episode 1
Episode 1 here we go! Cate and Ty lay down the plan and vision they have for the podcast, and the excitement they feel about finally having control over THEIR narrative. Who are they really? What...
Cate & Ty Break It Down: Trailer

Cate & Ty Break It Down: Trailer

January 21, 2025 0m
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...

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