#956. Hannah Brown is back, and we have a LOT to catch up on!

We kick things off with the diagnosis that had doctors initially thinking Hannah had a double uterus. She shares what they ultimately discovered, how her recent surgery went, and why the experience has changed the conversations she's having about family planning.

Then we talk married life with Adam one year in, their full-blown house renovation (seriously, it's getting the Kris Jenner facelift), and why they'll be living out of their home for months!!

Plus, Hannah shares the real-life inspiration behind her new book Reasons to Be Loved by You—including a storyline inspired by her brother dating her ex's ex. Yes, really!

From fertility and future plans to marriage, home renovations, and relationship drama that somehow turned into a romance novel, Hannah has plenty of updates since the last time she was on the pod.

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#955. It's Kaitlyn's birthday, so naturally she's doing a Solo Dolo and catching you up on everything that's been happening lately!

After asking listeners to submit questions, the conversation goes everywhere—from the reality of starting over in New York and learning to embrace a new chapter, to why some parts of life are feeling more worth protecting these days. Kaitlyn also reflects on turning 41, what she's excited about for the year ahead, and a few dreams she's still hoping to make happen.

And of course, there are plenty of stories. Including a wildly chaotic CMA Fest weekend that involved Snooki, a spontaneous tattoo, dancing on a bar, and an embarrassing moment that still has her cringing.

Think of this one as a birthday catch-up between friends. Let's get into it!

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#954. RaeLynn is manifesting Dancing with the Stars, defending Luke Bryan's viral "AI" song, sharing the country song she wishes she'd written, and revealing why Blake Shelton is exactly who you think he is.

Kaitlyn and RaeLynn kick things off by recapping CMA Fest before diving into all things country music—from dream collaborations and the legendary artists RaeLynn has shared the stage with to songwriting, life on tour, and the moments that shaped her career. They also talk living with Type 1 diabetes, her passion for giving back, and a Justin Bieber confession Kaitlyn definitely wasn't expecting.

Tune in for a conversation that's funny, heartfelt, and proves RaeLynn is truly as sweet as sugar!

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#953. Fresh off her wedding and the release of her comedy special Here Comes the Bride, Ashley Hesseltine joins Kaitlyn for a full girl-chat deep dive on wedding hot takes, marriage after 40, and the unexpected way she met her husband at a Girls Gotta Eat live show.

The two unpack the viral moment from Ashley's vows where she said her husband is not her best friend, why she's chosen not to have children, and how getting married at 42 gave her a completely different perspective on relationships. They also debate relationship comfort levels: Is a little toot toot in front of your partner acceptable? Should some things stay a mystery? And does your husband really need to be your BFF?

Plus, Ashley opens up about turning her real life into comedy material, moving to Los Angeles at 40, starting over in a new city, and why making a big life change might be a lot less scary than people think!

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#952. For years, Bachelor fans speculated. Now, former producer Julie LaPlaca is opening up about the headlines, the rumors, and what was really happening behind the scenes.

From her widely discussed connection with Peter Weber to the reality of spending years producing some of the franchise's biggest love stories, Julie is sharing a side of The Bachelor viewers rarely get to hear.

Julie spent seven years behind the scenes of The Bachelor, working with leads like Hannah Brown, Peter Weber, Matt James, and Clare Crawley. She sits down with Kaitlyn to answer the questions fans have been asking for years: What are producers actually doing all day? How much of the show is real? Are storylines created before filming starts? What really happened during Peter's season? And what goes through a producer's mind when they're helping shape one of the most dramatic seasons in Bachelor history?

Plus, Julie shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on the show, what surprised her most about the leads she worked with, and why she ultimately decided to walk away from the franchise.

Consider this your backstage pass to one of reality TV's most fascinating jobs.

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#951. The second Kaitlyn discovered Jeffrey Keller on Instagram, she had one thought:

"I need to get high with him."

If you don't know Jeffrey, he's the comedian who accidentally became the internet's favorite gummy guy. One edible, one cooking video, and suddenly he's selling out comedy shows across the country.

The original plan was to talk about his rise from musical theatre kid to stand-up comedian—and to be fair, they did. But somewhere along the way, Jeffrey pulled out his vape, Kaitlyn decided that sounded like a good idea, and the interview took a turn.

What followed was a wildly unhinged conversation filled with Broadway stories, comedy, spray tans, New York rats, exes' initials tattooed on ankles, why Jeffrey's dad still isn't impressed by 47 tour dates, and the anxiety of pressing "post" on the internet.

Also, Kaitlyn may or may not have gotten a little high with the gummy guy.

One thing's for sure: by the end of this episode, both of their stomachs hurt from laughing. Enjoy! 

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• (7:41) – Jeffrey explains the real reason he got into theatre as a teenager… and honestly, it tracks.
• (17:27) – Jeffrey is considering throwing himself a second Bar Mitzvah for his 30th birthday…
• (31:16) – The moment Kaitlyn's dream of getting high with the internet's favorite gummy guy starts becoming very real.
• (46:06) – One random comment sends the conversation completely off the rails and results in one of the biggest laugh attacks of the episode.

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#950. Ashley Iaconetti is officially a Housewife.

Ashley and Jared Haibon are back on Off The Vine to share how The Real Housewives of Rhode Island came into their lives, the conversations that happened before the cameras rolled, and what it was really like opening up their family to a completely different kind of reality TV.

They also revisit some unforgettable Bachelor memories, including the story behind Ashley's first kiss with Chris Soules, a text Kaitlyn accidentally sent Ashley years ago that was definitely not meant for her eyes, and how those early reality TV moments still make them laugh today. Plus, they compare the worlds of Bachelor Nation and Bravo, get honest about marriage, parenting two young boys, and navigating life in the spotlight.

Funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly relatable, this episode is full of the kinds of stories that only come out when you've known each other for over a decade.

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• (8:03) - Bachelor Nation vs. Bravo fans — Ashley shares what surprised her most after joining the Housewives world.
• (20:14) - Has filming RHORI affected their marriage? Ashley and Jared get honest about cameras, editing, and life behind the scenes.
• (25:55) - Jared opens up about raising two boys, the chaos of parenting toddlers, and why he refuses to watch Housewives episodes.
• (39:15) - Ashley admits she wasn't prepared for how fast Housewives arguments escalate.

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#949. Can you have a successful career, a strong marriage… and still feel like yourself?

Today, Kaitlyn sits down with Elena Cardone for a conversation that goes way deeper than “having it all.”

From a traumatic moment at 14 that shaped how she showed up in relationships… to leaving everything behind to build a multi-billion dollar empire… Elena shares the mindset shifts that changed the trajectory of her life.

They get into identity, independence, and what it actually means to be in a “support role”—and why she sees it as power, not limitation. Elena also opens up about why she doesn’t bring relationship problems to her friends, the importance of doing your own internal work, and the kind of sacrifice it really takes to build something lasting.

Plus—money. The difference between saving vs storing, how to start thinking like an investor, and what women are getting wrong when it comes to building wealth.

Listen Now!

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#948. Kaitlyn sits down with bestselling author, performer, and the internet’s brutally honest best friend, “Your Bestie Misha,” Misha Brown.

They get into everything — from his early days performing on cruise ships (and the wild, truly unhinged stories that come with it) to chasing Broadway, getting sober, and completely reinventing his life.

They also dive into his new book Be Your Own Bestie, including the S.A.S.S. approach, what confidence actually looks like in real life, and the viral “Lessons in Not Crossing a Gay Man” series.

It’s funny, real, and feels a little like getting called out by a best friend… in the way you probably need!

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#947. Chari Hawkins lived every athlete’s dream by making it to the Olympics… and then had her hardest moment play out on the world stage.

We get into that viral Olympic moment, what it really felt like behind the scenes, and why she chose to keep competing when most people would’ve walked away.

But this goes way deeper—Chari opens up about the mental work it takes to not spiral, shares tools you can actually use in your own life, and what it really looks like to train both physically and mentally at that level.

We also talk about the decade-long grind to the heptathlon, the financial realities of being an athlete, and her next chapter—writing a memoir and a children’s book.

Emotional, eye-opening, and genuinely motivating—this one stays with you!

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