#889. The Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion just dropped, and now, for the first time, Kacie McIntosh is telling her side of the story. In this exclusive interview, she sets the record straight on her breakup with Patrick, the real story behind the ring, and what viewers didn’t see on camera.

Kacie opens up about:

• Why she walked away immediately after the proposal
• What was edited out that changes everything
• The truth behind the ring scandal and how she ended up getting it back
• Her ex-boyfriend’s involvement and why he’s now denying their relationship
• A post-show relationship with another cast member that shocked the reunion
• Why she says the backlash is only getting worse

Kacie calls this experience “traumatizing,” says she feels “beaten down,” and opens up about the real mental health toll in a way we’ve never heard from a Love Is Blind cast member before. The reunion may have ended, but this is where the real story begins!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (1:32) – Why Kacie walked away the very night Patrick proposed, before Mexico.
• (5:35) – The truth about the ex who pushed her onto the show and his public denials.
• (22:30) – Kacie secretly dated another cast member after filming.
• (27:50) – How the show’s edit has affected her real life.
• (39:26) – How she got the ring back at the reunion with Chris Paul involved.

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#888. What happens when the internet’s most relatable storyteller sits down with the internet’s most unfiltered podcaster? Pure podcast magic.

This week, Kaitlyn finally meets viral creator Elyse Myers IRL for the first time—and it instantly feels like two friends who’ve known each other forever. Elyse opens up about going viral overnight (“I literally apologized to my husband”), how autism has shaped her storytelling and connection with others, the process of writing the most vulnerable book of her life, and the real dynamics of her marriage with Jonas.

It’s raw, hilarious, and deeply human—an episode that will stay with you long after you hit play. Enjoy!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (12:04) – Autism & Oversharing: Elyse shares how being autistic shapes her storytelling and connection with fans.
• (28:03) – Writing Her Book: Behind-the-scenes of Elyse’s debut book and why it’s her most vulnerable project yet.
• (38:00) – Going Viral Overnight: Elyse reflects on her instant fame.
• (42:48) – Marriage & Vulnerability: The truth behind Elyse and Jonas’s relationship.

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#887. Country artist Chase McDaniel doesn’t just sing about pain—he’s lived it. In this raw and emotional episode, Chase opens up to Kaitlyn about the night he nearly ended his life and the miracle that pulled him back. He shares the loss of his father to addiction and the weightlifting accident that sent him to the hospital with no memory of who he was.

But this isn’t a story of tragedy—it’s a story of comeback! From being down to his last $12 and ready to walk away from music… to climbing the charts with his debut single and preparing to open for Jason Aldean, Chase reveals how he turned pain into purpose and built a movement for the “Lost Ones” who feel alone.

This episode will take you on an emotional journey and leave you believing in miracles, redemption, and the power of not giving up.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (10:40) - Chase shares the moment he was down to his last $12 during the pandemic and questioned if he should give up on music.
• (19:17) Chase opens up about his suicide attempt and the angel who physically pulled him back from ending his life.
• (28:59) Chase reveals losing his father to addiction and then suffering a traumatic head injury.
• (55:50) From ready to quit to opening for Jason Aldean—Chase reflects on living a dream beyond what he ever imagined possible!

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