
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…

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Aug 19, 2026 · 1H 3M
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.

Aug 12, 2026 · 1H 11M
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.

Aug 05, 2026 · 1H 14M
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.

Jul 29, 2026 · 1H
Breaking Cycles: Addiction & Kinship Adoption with Amber Boone (PART 2)
In this part 2, Amber Boone returns to unpack the beautiful and complex reality of motherhood across generations.
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