Episode
From Reality TV to Podcast Freedom feat. Tyler Baltierra
- Podcast
- The Southern Tea
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- Feb 4, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3847
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Summary
Lindsie welcomes Tyler Baltierra (of 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom ) to discuss the impact of his open adoption journey with his first daughter. Tyler shares his changed perspective on the adoption industry, advocating for reform and revealing lesser known details of open adoptions. The two also get candid about the dark side of reality TV, discussing the lack of legal and financial guidance they received when signing their first major contracts. Tyler also explains how their adoption served as a powerful catalyst for positive change in his marriage and parenting. Check out Tyler and Cate's podcast @cateandtybreakitdown Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Cashapp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/e2o0vzbq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hers: Visit forhers.com/SOUTHERNTEA to get a personalized, affordable plan. Restrictions apply. IQBar: Text TEA to 64000 for 20% off all IQBar products, plus FREE shipping. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from IQBAR. Message and data rates may apply. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at IQBAR.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for help Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use code SOUTHERNTEA Quince: Go to Quince.com/te…