#906. Brianna LaPaglia is back on the pod — and 2025 treated her like the full-on rollercoaster it was. In this episode, she’s spilling everything: the fear, the growth, the career pivots, the solo adventures, and all the stuff she’s never had the chance to fully explain.

We talk the iconic Tarte Turks & Caicos trip, surviving Special Forces (and yes, the pain, sweat, and chaos that came with it), saying goodbye to BFFs and saying hello again to PlanBri Uncut, learning to be alone for the first time in forever, and the kind of self-discovery that hits differently when you’ve been through a lot. Plus, she’s giving us the real talk on dating, life lessons, and what she’s bringing into 2026!

Real, funny, and totally the Brianna Chickenfry we all know and love— this episode is a vibe you don’t want to miss!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (2:52) — Brianna shares all the tea from her iconic Tarte Turks & Caicos trip!
• (10:55) — Opening up about her lowest point in early 2025 and how she fought her way back from feeling like a shell of herself
• (29:16) — Saying goodbye to the BFFs pod with Dave & Josh and stepping into a new chapter
• (43:15) — Looking ahead to 2026: a major life move, big changes, and a whole new chapter (tune in for the location!)

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#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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