This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany Cartwright sits down with Bravo star Mercedes "MJ" Javid (Shahs of Sunset, The Valley: Persian Style) for an unfiltered, hilarious conversation about life on and off camera. MJ gets candid about her reality TV regrets, shifting into motherhood, and the challenges of co-parenting after her recent separation from Tommy. Together, she and Brittany trade dating app horror stories and "instant icks," look back on BravoCon memories, and dive into MJ’s wild experience competing on The Traitors. Follow MJ on all platforms at @mercedesjavid.

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This week, Brittany sits down with her adorable niece Presley for a conversation filled with family adventures and real-life mishaps. From magical moments at Disneyland and the zoo to the chaos of viral snake escapes and unexpected home repairs. Plus, she tackles listener questions on self-esteem, single mom dating, and even spills the tea on recent business surprises. Originally aired: 04/04/25

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Brittany sits down with Dominique Garrett, founder of Bitter Baby Daddy Club, to talk about leaving an unhealthy relationship, navigating single motherhood and co-parenting, setting boundaries, and finding happiness after heartbreak. Dominique also shares how she built a community to support single moms and why sometimes it’s about the wrong partner, but the right child.

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