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.
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Family Preservation & Systemic Reform with Renee Gellin of Saving Our Sisters (SOS)
In Part 2 of conversation, Renee and Tyler pivot toward solutions, systemic accountability, and what Saving Our Sisters (SOS) really does. Renee details how temporary cri
Oct 7 59 min
Deconstructing Birth Parent Stereotypes with Renee Gellin, founder of Saving Our Sisters (SOS)
In Part 1 of today's interview, Tyler sits down with Renee Gellin, founder of Saving Our Sisters (SOS), to explore her personal experience with infant relinquishment and
Sep 30 59 min
All You Have Is Love: a documentary with Lisa Elaine Scott
Tyler and Cate return for Part 2 with filmmaker, and adoptee, Lisa Elaine Scott to discuss her upcoming documentary, All You Have Is Love. For more info on the film and t
Sep 23 51 min
Exposing the Infant Adoption Industry: An Exposé with Lisa Elaine Scott
In today's episode, Tyler and Cate sit down with filmmaker and adoptee Lisa Elaine Scott to discuss her upcoming documentary, All You Have Is Love. Drawing from her exper
Sep 16 57 min
The Legal Realities of Adoption feat. Elle and Bri
This is the FINAL PART of a three-part discussion!
Cate and Tyler finish their conversation with Elle and Bri talking about the importance of having original birth certi
Sep 9 1 h 18 min
The Unredacted Truth, Self-Gaslighting & Why Adoption Isn’t Always Necessary feat. Bri and Elle
Cate and Tyler are back with Bri and Elle to continue PART 2! The group continue discussing the misunderstandings the audience has had with Cate & Ty's story, the infamou
Sep 2 1 h 28 min
Maternal Health Crisis: Lindsay Clancy feat. Alé Cardinalle
Join Ty and Alé (@wildheartcollective) as they go through the complex realities of maternal mental health, using the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case. Sharing her own jou
Aug 26 1 h 35 min
Elle & Bri Unite to Deconstruct the Adoption Industry
Cate and Tyler sit down with marriage and family therapist, and fellow adoptee, Bri to pull back the curtain on the American adoption industry. Moving past standard narra
Aug 19 1 h 03 min
Kicked Out of the Congregation: Rebuilding Spirituality with Desirée
In this episode of Cate and Ty, Tyler sits down with Desiree (@mojaveandwolf) to explore the messy, beautiful landscape of religious deconstruction. After being abruptly
Aug 12 1 h 08 min
Dr. Kristin Kirkland: When Adoption and Human Trafficking Intersect
In this episode, Tyler sits down with Dr. Kristen Kirkland for a multi-layered conversation about the complexities of the adoption industry. Drawing from her professional
In this part 2, Amber Boone returns to unpack the beautiful and complex reality of motherhood across generations.
Amber shares her journey of becoming a grandmother at
Jul 29 58 min
Young Grandma Amber Boone: Escaping Domestic Abuse & Blended Family Dynamics (PART 1)
In part one of this conversation, Cate and Tyler sit down with fellow Detroiter Amber Boone (@getrealwithab). She opens up about the reality behind her viral 25-million-v
Jul 22 57 min
The Day I Grew Up: Finding Out My Cousin Was My Mother (PART 2)
Cate is back with D.A. (@difficult.adoptee) to continue the exploration of trauma, systemic failure, and survival. DA shares her journey of growing up in a controlling, h
Jul 15 1 h 03 min
The Cousin Who Was Actually My Mother: Kinship Adoption with D.A. (PART 1)
In this deeply personal episode of Break It Down, guest D.A. (@difficult.adoptee) joins the show to deconstruct her experience growing up within a kinship adoption. She s
Jul 8 55 min
Camping Trip Recap & Summer Routine
Mercury is in retrograde and out to get us. Cate & Ty are back from their camping trip and share how they plan to keep up with the kids this summer. They share their thou
Jul 1 40 min
ENCORE Genetic Mirroring and Brain Wiring: Understanding Adoptee Development w/ Psychotherapist Amy Silvia
Let's revisit an episode from 2025
Cate & Ty sit down with psychotherapist and adoptee Amy Silvia (@psychotherapist.amy_) , who shares her personal journey through the B
Jun 24 1 h 11 min
ENCORE Dr. Abby Hasberry: Navigating Adoption as an Adoptee and Birth Mother
Let us go back into the vault and listen to an episode from 2025 when Cate & Ty sat down with Dr. Abby, a transracial adoptee, birth mother, and adoption-informed therapi
Jun 17 1 h 04 min
Deep Thoughts with Nova: Space, Dress Codes, and School Bullies
Summer is officially here, and Nova is back on the mic to break it all down! Fresh out of the fifth grade, Nova sits down with Mom to tackle a lightning round of fun and
Jun 10 43 min
Pregnant at 13: Bri's Story
Bri shares her incredible journey from childhood abuse and foster care to becoming a mother at 14. She opens up about being groomed by an adult predator, navigating the f
Jun 3 1 h 04 min
Unexpected Updates & The Amanda Arrest Fallout feat. Elle Bee
Cate, Ty, and Elle dive into the latest shocking updates surrounding Unexpected, including Hunter and Bella’s breakup, custody developments, and the ongoing court drama i
May 27 1 h 00 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
This podcast is an absolute joy to listen to! The hosts are warm, personable, and make every episode feel like you’re part of the conversation. Their genuine personalities, engaging discussions, and relatable stories keep me coming back week after week. Whether they’re sharing insights, interviewing guests, or simply chatting, the content is always entertaining and meaningful. If you’re looking for a podcast that’s informative, authentic, and easy to connect with, this is definitely one to add to your playlist. Highly recommend!
Liltherapy · Jul 2026
Cate and Ty are amazing, and I appreciate the information you share about adoption etc. Don’t listen to the haters, they all are projecting and have no idea what your lives are actually like. Adoption has impacted my life, and you two make me feel less alone. I have watched you two since the beginning, and honestly you are the only reason i continue to watch Teen Mom. I was so happy when I found you were starting a podcast, and I feel you’ve done an amazing job! This country needs to be educated on the truth of adoption in the USA. Keep it up guys, you have people on your side!
cpel25 · Apr 2026
Long time fan of Cate and Ty. Their realness resonates with me so much. I am not involved in the adoption world at all, but love their take on all sides. I’ve learned a ton. If I had a critique, it would only be that they repeat themselves sometimes on episodes… but if I hadn’t binged I might not notice! Keep it up.
Tcd99 · Mar 2026
I really like this podcast. It really opened my eyes to adoption and how messed up the industry really is. Now whenever I hear about someone being adopted, my first thought is not, wow that’s so sweet. Instead I wonder if they are able to have a relationship with their birth family and what the situation is there. My only criticism is, all but only a couple guests are all about adoption. I think it would be cool if you had family members even. Maybe Tyler’s mom? Sister? Even childhood friends. I feel like you have both lived such interesting lives I would love to hear from people personal to you guys. I bet you have all kinds of stories. Thanks for keeping me entertained every Wednesday!
katiec1161 · May 2025
While much of what they say about the problems with adoption is accurate, these two are only embracing this cause because they’ve been cut off from their daughter and are angry about it. From when their first 16 &P episode aired, they’ve been told these things from adoptees and mothers, and back then, they told us all we were crazy, and that they were brave for doing what they did and that they made an awesome choice. They were paid promoters of Bethany Christian Services for years. They counseled women on how to give up their children for adoption. They are directly responsible for at least one mother putting her child up for adoption. Now that THEY’RE inconvenienced, their tune has changed. They’re placing blame everywhere else but where it belongs: on themselves. Even their parents tried to stop them from moving forward.
Carly sees, or will see, all of this. She will see that they went on to raise her three half sisters. She will see that they never did anything they said they were going to do that they “wouldnt have been able to do if we had a child” (ie careers, education, etc.). She will see that they kept the people who were supposedly so dangerous (April/Butch/other addict friends/family) in their, and their other daughters’ lives, while giving her away. They’ll see that they constantly patted themselves on the back for giving her away. Most importantly, she will see that the ONLY reason they are financially stable, and the ONLY reason they have the lifestyle they do is BECAUSE they gave her away and used her story to stay relevant on the show.
My prediction is that she will reunite with them as a young adult, go through a honeymoon period because she finally has people in her life that she can relate to on a biological level, and then as she comes to terms with the facts surrounding her adoption, plus their total inability to take responsibility, apologize, or say that they made the wrong decision she will be very angry, and will walk away and never look back.
My heart aches for Carly. This poor child is going to have such a weight to carry, and these two can’t even see it or do anything that would attempt to rectify it.
blank clark · Apr 2025
I always loved watching Cate and Tyler on Teen Mom. However I just don’t think they are cut out for a podcast. It seems like they are just assuming everyone wants to hear about their everyday lives when it’s actually quite boring. I do enjoy when they have guests on, and definitely prefer listening to Tyler over Cate. Cate seems way too performative and fake on the podcast.
Egracepod · Apr 2026
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