Cate & Ty Break It Down
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 (33)
We're Not Really Strangers: Weird Dreams & Empath Problems
On today's episode, Cate & Ty share some updates on Baxter, their rescue chihuahua, who they think has some PTSD from previous owners. They also talk about their early days living together and the...
A Call For Change
Join Cate & Ty as they tackle some fan questions regarding navigating sensory issues with kids, porn in relationships and their journey as young parents. They also dive into a serious discussion...
Parenting Bias & Fighting for Empathy
This week, Cate & Ty unpack the emotional milestone of their last child being in school full-time. This leads into a passionate discussion about public school versus homeschooling, their personal...
ENCORE Chrisley Identity Crisis: Life before and after the cameras feat. Lindsie Chrisley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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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