Tryton and Kat welcome Nicole Aufderhar, finalist from The Great American Baking Show, for an honest conversation about identity, pressure, and life after the tent.

Nicole shares her journey from small-town baker to reality TV contestant, opening up about the emotional highs and lows of auditioning, intense preparation, and the sudden shift that comes with public attention. She reflects on navigating expectations, protecting her mental health, and staying connected to her love of baking while redefining success on her own terms.

This episode goes beyond baking. It’s about self-acceptance, setting boundaries, and learning how to move forward after reality TV, while staying true to who you are and what you love.

Follow Nicole on Instagram and Substack: @tenthousandbakes

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, we sit down with Holly Hoffman, fourth-place finalist from Survivor: Nicaragua, motivational speaker, author, and mother, for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and life after the cameras stop rolling.

Holly opens up about her portrayal on Survivor, the weight of public perception, and the emotional crash that can follow reality TV fame. She shares how the experience reshaped her confidence and career, and how she turned criticism and adversity into a mission focused on mental strength and personal growth.

This episode goes beyond the game, it’s about reclaiming your narrative and not just surviving in the real world, but truly thriving in it.

Learn more about Holly at www.hollyhoffman.com

You can also find her on:

Facebook @ Holly Hoffman

Instagram @ Hollhoffmans21

In our debut episode, Tryton sits down with co-host and first guest, Kat Perkins: singer, performer, founder of the Rising Star Foundation, and Season 6 The Voice finalist. Together, we dive into what happens after the spotlight: the emotional crash, the pressure to keep up, the unexpected doors that open, and the parts of the journey no camera ever shows.

Learn more about Kat at www.katperkinsmusic.com

Kat Perkins and Tryton Landsiedel launch their podcast exploring the world beyond reality TV. Listen as they delve into the experiences of reality television stars after their time in the spotlight. It features interviews with former contestants as they share their journeys, challenges, and the impact of fame on their personal lives. They explore themes such as identity, mental health, and the often-unseen struggles that come with being part of a reality show. Listeners gain insight into the realities of life beyond the cameras, highlighting both the highs and lows of navigating life after reality TV fame.