#905. What’s actually worth your money when it comes to injectables, lasers, and skincare… and what’s just hype?

Kaitlyn sits down with her trusted injector and go-to skincare expert, Elisabeth Smith, for a no-BS beauty chat that answers the questions everyone is quietly Googling. From Botox myths that refuse to die, to how to actually find a good injector in the age of social media, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and what can seriously go wrong if you’re not informed. Kaitlyn also walks through a treatment she’s doing that day, why it makes sense for her skin, and how to think about timing, safety, and expectations.

They get into the treatments people love to hate, what delivers the biggest return on investment, budget skincare that’s genuinely worth it, and the beauty advice online that makes professionals cringe. If you’ve ever wondered where to spend, where to save, or whether you should do anything at all—this episode is your guide.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (8:20) — How to actually find a good injector (and why social media can’t be trusted)
• (21:00) — The “danger zones” of filler that can lead to blindness 😳
• (25:45) — The laser Kaitlyn’s getting today—and why it makes sense for her skin
• (31:15) — “The new Botox is GLP-1s”—what no one’s talking about yet
• (53:45) — The biggest return on investment in beauty (where to spend vs. save)

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#904. This week on Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with actress Elaine Hendrix — you may know her as Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap — for a conversation that goes way beyond the movie you think you know her from!

Elaine opens up about returning to dance decades later on Dancing with the Stars, why she was convinced she was going home every single week, and how a cracked rib nearly took her out of the competition. She shares what viewers didn’t see: the nonstop rehearsals, emotional whiplash, intense competitiveness, and why the timing finally felt right to say yes after turning the show down before.

We rewind to the moment that changed everything — being hit by a car just as her dance career was taking off — and how living with chronic pain reshaped her relationship with her body and work. Elaine also reflects on landing The Parent Trap at 26 (as the 433rd actress to audition), why Meredith Blake has become a millennial icon, and how fans’ relationship with that character has completely flipped.

Honest, funny, and full of perspective, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 4:04 — The rib injury on Dancing with the Stars that forced Elaine to miss an episode — and how pushing too hard in rehearsals literally cracked ribs
• 12:28 — Being hit by a car at 21 just after moving to LA — the moment that abruptly ended her dream of a dance career
• 14:32 — The Parent Trap audition process — and how she became Meredith Blake!
• 37:32 — The reality show that would absolutely destroy Elaine — and why she wouldn’t last five minutes.

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#903. Comedian, actor, theater kid, chaos enthusiast — Gianmarco Soresi joins Kaitlyn for a laugh-out-loud, no-notes-needed episode recorded in New York City.

Gianmarco opens up about starting out as a musical theater kid with Broadway dreams, how singing still sneaks its way into his comedy, his time on movie sets (yes, one involved J.Lo), and why he genuinely enjoys being bullied at SoulCycle.

They riff on reality TV, producers, hecklers, triggering April Fools jokes, long-term relationships, creative highs, embarrassing on-stage moments, and a very questionable TV show idea involving… small weens.

It’s silly, honest, and the kind of conversation that only happens when two people are fully cracking each other up — basically, the perfect episode to throw on when you want to laugh and feel like you’re hanging out with friends. Enjoy 🙂

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (2:30) — SoulCycle bullying, shirt anxiety, and why Gianmarco loves being yelled at.
• (19:00) — A joke turns into an unhinged pitch for a show about micro penises.
• (31:00) — From musical theater kid to stand-up comic (yes, Broadway was the dream).
• (45:20) — “I had a line in Hustlers… and rejected J.Lo.”

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