Knot Too Taboo

Australian actress and model Nicky Whelan has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Kevin Hart, Nicolas Cage, Bruce Willis and Owen Wilson. And while the 38-year-old is undeniably a head-turner, she chooses to be single. In this podcast, she gets real about her failed 5-month marriage, why she values traditional values, and doesn’t believe marriage is the end all be all.  She also talks candidly about whether a baby is in her future while Gretchen and Slade open up about their own journey to conceive. How awkward are sex scenes between actors in Hollywood when you are in a relationship? Nicky gets real about that too. Plus, find out why she’s had to spend $10,000 on her dog!

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Hold on tight, 'cause a former "bad girl" and her "bad-ass" husband are in the house! In today's episode, Gretchen and Slade chat with a celebrity couple who made headlines involving a publicized threesome cheating scandal and are here to talk all about it! TV personality, Natalie Nunn, made her mark on the hit reality show “Bad Girls Club” and recently celebrated her 8-year wedding anniversary with professional football player, Jacob Payne.  The happily married couple reveal their secrets to keeping their marriage going while in the spotlight, the biggest misconceptions about their relationship and what they learned from their stint on “Marriage Bootcamp”, as well as Gretchen and Slade. Plus, should you lend money to your friends and is it wrong to express your sexiness as a Mom on social media or should you keep it PG?  Natalie gets candid about her trust issues with nannies, why Natalie gets up at 5am and the ladies share their best “Mompreneur” advice!  

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Get ready for some juicy gossip!  In the latest episode of “Knot Too Taboo”, Gretchen and Slade are spilling some serious “Housewives” tea and answering their fan’s most burning questions.  Gretchen reveals the hardest part of seeing herself on TV and why she decided to consult a plastic surgeon after joining RHOC.  The happy couple set the record straight on how RHOC really started, how they made it on the show and dish on Andy Cohen who they say is NOT the creator of the successful franchise. They reveal behind-the-scenes “Housewives” production secrets and explain the full side of the story surrounding Gretchen’s proposal to Slade.  Is Gretchen considering going back to RHOC and what is the status of her relationship with Tamara and Vicky?  Plus, are Slade and Gretchen planning on having another baby and will they ever get married?  Answers to all those questions and more will be revealed! 

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The couple welcome their friend and celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Nassif, from the hit reality show, "Botched" who is expecting a baby girl with his wife, Brittany. Find out why he feels like a happier man and what got him through such a horrible divorce with his ex-wife Adrienne Maloof. Plus, what does his ex say about his relationship with a woman 28 years younger than him and their baby news? Gretchen reveals why she prefers older men and what it was like dating a man 20 years older than her. As a devoted dad to 3 boys, Paul sets the record straight about being fertile and how he feels about having a girl this time around. Gretchen and Slade give him pointers about their own experience raising their girl, Skyler. Plus, in the wake of Covid-19, Paul talks about his plastic surgery business and the precautions he's taking to slowly re-open. The plastic surgeon even shares his own personal experience with plastic surgery and why he decided to be so open about going under the knife. If you got plastic surgery, would you be open about it? He also shares inside scoop on how "Botched" got started and reveals his most shocking plastic surgery stories! 

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Given the unsettling state of the world around us, are you dealing with unwanted fear and anxiety? On today's episode, Gretchen and Slade step outside of their comfort zone and get hypnotized by world-renowned celebrity hypnotherapist Kimberly Friedmutter, whose known for treating A-list actors such as Sharon Stone and David Hasselhoff. The former Victoria's Secret model is the author of “Subconscious Power: Use Your Inner Mind To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted.” Gretchen confronts her past self-esteem issues and admits it forced her to consider plastic surgery. She reveals her self-proclaimed anxiety issues and calls out Slade for his extra baby weight from Skylar. But, what exactly is hypnotherapy and how can it help you overcome certain issues? Does it really work? As an intense observer of human behavior, Kimberly conducts her "root boot" hypnotherapy and uncovers an emotional revelation that leaves Gretchen in tears. It's a revealing episode on how to live the life you've always wanted!

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The recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery and George Floyd, the unarmed black man who tragically died while a police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, have all sparked outrage igniting uncomfortable conversations about race, justice, and politics. People across the country are confused about how to be supportive during these turbulent times. Discussing racial inequality can be difficult, but the conversations are critical. On today's episode, Grammy Award winner and Contemporary Christian Music Recording Artist, Mandisa, joins Gretchen and Slade for a raw and honest open dialogue to help shed light on this topic.  Why is it so hard for people to talk about racial inequality and what do you say if you're scared you're going to say the wrong thing? What is the real difference between ALL lives matter versus Black Lives Matter and how can people be supportive without being offensive? Plus, if you don't say anything at all, are you not being supportive? When all is said and done, what are the things you can do to create change and how long will this conversation stay alive? Mandisa helps break down answers to all those questions and more with her real-life experiences and personal opinions. It's a powerful and insightful episode that comes straight from the heart as an effort to educate and evoke change for the better. Mandisa is a voice of encouragement who speaks truth and recently debuted her new single, “You Keep Hope Alive”, which is an important and timely message.

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On today's episode, Gretchen & Slade come full circle in the real estate world as they welcome Tracy Tutor, the first-ever female to star on the hit reality show "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles". From waiting tables to becoming a bad-ass mogul in a tough business to starring on a successful reality show, the single Mother of 2 dishes on everything from her favorite co-stars, the juicy behind-the-scenes moments that didn't air, how the real drama lies with her male co-stars and how her insecurities almost prevented her from joining the show.  Tracy holds nothing back and sets the record straight on how reality TV was not the reason for her divorce and why she thinks marriage should be a lease. Despite a public break up from her ex-husband, Tracy admits she's having lots of fun dating as a single woman and hasn't ruled out the idea of getting married again. As a hard-working Mom, she gives Gretchen & Slade parenting advice on the toughest years raising her daughters, her current co-parenting experience and what it's really like to be called a “hot mom.” Tracy is also the author of a new book called, "Fear Is Just A Four-Letter Word: How To Develop The Unstoppable Confidence To Own Any Room”. She gives essential tips to help women stand out in business and teach them how showing vulnerability is just one of the things that's made her successful. Slade gets in touch with his feminine side, while the ladies chat about what it means to fight like a girl, why women's intuitions are better than a man's and why Tracy embraces being called a bitch! 

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Gretchen and Slade talk sex, love and intimacy with a certified sexologist and bestselling author whose science-based and steamy approach to intimacy has been described as Dr. Ruth meets Rhianna, Shan Boodram. Score secrets to deep intimacy and a fun, flirtatious vibrant sex life in this episode and learn why orgasms are as essential to health as diet and exercise. Shan reveals the wildest sex questions she’s answered on her new Quibi show “Sexology with Shan Boodram” and explains how sexologists are trained to be comfortable with even the most outrageous kinks. She answers Gretchen and Slade’s most pressing sex questions – from sex after baby to foreplay to “morning wood” to open relationships– no subject is too taboo! Plus, Shan opens up about her own sexuality, how she felt thrown into the fire as a teen, the trauma of sexual assault and how she healed. Gretchen shares how her Christian upbringing led to feelings of shame and guilt with sex, as she talks about her first time and how she and Slade are called “fornicators” on social media. This episode will help you understand how to cultivate connections and invite the kind of love you deserve into your life.

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“Vanderpump Rules” star, clothing designer and now author Kristen Doute opens up to Gretchen and Slade in an interview that’s real, raw and vulnerable as she shares the stories of her life and her new book “He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It”. Kristen admits she “acted pretty f-ing crazy” on “Vanderpump Rules” and owns her insecurities and mistakes. Find out what she regrets about Tom and Jax and the true reason her relationship ended with Carter. Hear about Kristen’s threesome attempts, what really went down with Stassi and Katie, and why she never thought “Vanderpump Rules” would go past the first season. But this episode isn’t just a reality TV gossip fest, for the first time, Kristen reveals the trauma and abuse she’s endured and how it shaped her as a young woman. Learn what motivated her to finally share her painful secret and how she’s healing. Then, Kristen shares how her new boyfriend, Alex Menache, is helping her grow and redefine love. Kristen’s honesty, courage and self-awareness will challenge you to do some self-reflection. If you think you know everything about Kristen Doute…think again.

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The conversation heats up when Netflix’s “Lucifer” Star Kevin Alejandro and his wife and producing partner Leslie Alejandro talk hot peppers, hot sex and hot marriage tips with Gretchen and Slade! The couples get real about cheating, complacency and communication marriage, revealing valuable advice for building trust and keeping the spark alive through decades together and the quarantine challenges. Fans of “Lucifer will score a major tease for the upcoming season! Plus, Kevin reveals why the crew probably thinks he’s “crazy”. Hear how he’s growing as an actor and director and how each role fills different creative expressions. Then, Kevin and Leslie talk about their new short film “Adult Night” which finds married, new parents at a swingers party! Find out why Gretchen suspects she and Slade could wind up in that scenario! Discover what Leslie thinks about Kevin’s on-screen chemistry with co-star Lesley-Ann Brandt and the one rule she has for all of his roles. Kevin and Leslie share their real love story with Gretchen and Slade, which includes getting engaged after only a month of dating in a bar in Austin, Texas. It’s a tale that will make you laugh, cry and believe in love at first sight! Plus, a game of “Knot So Newlywed” gets steamy! Find out who had sex in a Victoria’s Secret dressing room, who got frisky in a jazz club and who had a charity race car rocking while helicopters circled overhead! Finally, Gretchen and Slade ask a question that’s “too taboo”!

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