Cate & Ty Break It Down Podcast

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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.

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Catelynn Baltierra is a reality TV personality known for her appearances on MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. She has shared her personal journey through adoption, marriage, and motherhood, and is an advocate for mental health and relationship growth.
Tyler Baltierra is a reality TV personality and mental health advocate, best known for his role on MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. He has been open about his personal struggles and growth, and works to promote healthy relationships and self-awareness.
Sydney Curtin is a birth mom who has shared her complex journey of open adoption, advocating for awareness about the realities and challenges involved in open adoption arrangements.
DezaRay, known as The Outspoken Adoptee, is an advocate and speaker who shares her personal adoption story, highlighting issues related to adoption narratives, racial identity, and systemic reform.
Melissa Guida-Richards is an Adoption Educator and a transracial late discovery international adoptee. She discovered her adoption at the age of 19 after being raised as an Italian-Portuguese. Melissa has dedicated her work to educating others about the complexities and challenges of adoption, particularly focusing on the trauma of maternal separation and the nuances of transracial adoption. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging a child's heritage and addresses the often-unseen struggles faced by adoptees. Melissa is also the author of the book 'What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption' and shares her insights through her platform at adopteethoughts.com.

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0:00 1:10:00

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

Hosts
Catelynn Baltierra Tyler Baltierra
Guests
Catelynn Baltierra Tyler Baltierra
Keywords
communication therapy disagreements relationship building haters conspiracy theories household duties separation healthy relationships

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 importance of communication, the role of therapy early in their relationship, and how they navigate disagreements and build a lasting connection. They address some of the haters, and conspiracy theories about themselves, and talk about how they have come to deal with it. Plus, they answer listener questions about balancing household duties and navigating a possible separation, offering their perspectives on building healthy and fulfilling relationships

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0:00 1:19:01

Promises vs Reality: Sydney's Open Agreement Journey

Hosts
Tyler Baltierra Catelynn Baltierra
Guests
Sydney Curtin
Keywords
adoption open adoption coercion adoptive family promises relationship with birth child effects of adoption on siblings

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 agency, the promises made by the adoptive family, and the heartbreaking reality when those promises began to unravel. She also describes her initial hopes for an ongoing relationship with her daughter even after deciding for adoption. Cate and Ty share their thoughts on the stark differences between the idealized version of "open adoption" and its often-painful reality. Sydney also discusses the often-unseen effects of adoption on her other children and her ongoing fight to maintain a connection with her daughter even as the adoptive parents have tried to cut ties.

For more information on Sydney's work check her out at www.coachcurtin.com and @coach_sydneycurtin . Also visit https://www.unplannedgood.org/

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0:00 1:21:35

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

Hosts
Tyler Baltierra Catelynn Baltierra
Guests
DezaRay
Keywords
adoption adoptee experiences racial identity family secrets adoption reform

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 her deeply personal story of adoption, revealing the harsh realities that often lie beneath the surface of 'lucky' and 'blessed' narratives. From navigating racial identity in a predominantly white community in Utah, to confronting family secrets of sexual and physical abuse. She explains the complexities of reunion, the varied experiences that each adoptee will and can have, and emphasizes the many ways the adoption system needs reform.

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0:00 1:01:51

You're Welcome for 16 Years of Reality TV

Hosts
Tyler Baltierra Catelynn Baltierra
Keywords
reality TV adoption marriage parenthood celebrity guests TikTok driving skills Disney World kindergarten cheerleading family parenting social media comments

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 their upcoming first family trip to Disney World. They also give updates on what's been going on with the kids like Vaeda's kindergarten journey, Nova's cheerleading chapter ending, and Ty's niece who's been living with them for the past year. Also, hater have a problem with Ty being an involved dad? Cate shares some unfiltered thoughts on partnership and parenting, while Ty has some beef with those who keep making inappropriate comments on his workout videos.

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0:00 58:14

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

Hosts
Tyler Baltierra Catelynn Baltierra
Guests
Melissa Guida-Richards
Keywords
adoption transracial adoption identity advocacy maternal separation heritage adoptee struggles reconnection adoption industry

​​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 challenges of discovering her adoption at 19 after a lifetime of being raised ​as an Italian-Portuguese.​ ​Melissa opens up about ​the profound impact it had on her sense of self​,​ how she dove into educating herself about the trauma of maternal separation, ​and the multi-billion dollar adoption industry​. Melissa also delves into the nuances of transracial adoption, the importance of acknowledging a child's heritage, and the often-unseen struggles faced by adoptees. ​She shares her eventual reconnection with her birth mother in Colombia and other siblings who were also placed for adoption.

Learn more about Melissa's work and her book "What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption" at adopteethoughts.com. Follow her on social media ​@adoptee_thoughts

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