Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

#925. Carl Radke has lived much of his life in front of the world. After nearly a decade on Summer House, he opens up about the moment watching himself on TV forced him to confront his addiction — and why he believes Bravo ultimately saved his life.
He shares the grief of losing his brother to an overdose, how he’s now celebrating over five years of sobriety, and the unexpected impact of sharing his journey publicly — from a stranger stopping him outside the subway to say his story saved her life, to the surreal Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Sundance story that proves you never know who’s watching.
Carl also talks about writing his memoir Cake Eater, relearning how to socialize without alcohol, dating while sober, and how his priorities have completely changed — plus a few teases about the new season of Summer House.
Whether you know Carl from Summer House or simply connect with his honesty about addiction, grief, and growth, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(01:51) Carl reflects on watching himself back on Summer House — and the moment he realized he had a serious problem with drugs and alcohol.
(36:17) The wild Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Sundance story… including the unexpected private plane ride home.
(1:00:26) Carl opens up about dating while sober and how his priorities — and what he needs in a partner — have completely changed.
(1:03:08) Carl teases what viewers can expect from the new season of Summer House and why things may look different for the original cast.
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#924. If you watched Love Is Blind Season 10, you know the moment.
Jessica Barrett joins Kaitlyn to unpack the now-infamous Pilates comment — what led up to it, what wasn’t shown, and what was actually going through her head in real time.
They get into red flags, projection, ego, body image, and the difference between being chosen and being valued. Jessica also shares what surprised her most watching it back, whether there’s been accountability since, and how someone trained in risk assessment ended up saying yes to a social experiment like this in the first place.
If you’ve been wanting more insight into Love Is Blind Season 10, this one’s for you!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(3:40) – No warning, no buildup — how the Pilates comment really went down.
(20:49) – The phone call after the spiral… and whether there’s been real accountability.
(36:50) – How she told her hospital she was filming Love Is Blind (and got the time approved).
(42:08) – The lesson that changed everything & her biggest takeaway of season 10.
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#923. Why do you love the way that you love… and why do you keep repeating the same patterns?
This week, Kaitlyn sits down with attachment theory expert and best-selling author Thais Gibson to break down the 4 attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized — and how they shape every relationship in your life.
Thais shares her own powerful story of trauma and addiction at just 15 years old, and the moment she discovered that your subconscious mind — not your conscious mind — is driving who you’re attracted to, why you get triggered, and why certain relationships feel impossible to walk away from.
They also talk about how attachment styles are formed, how they can change, and the first step to becoming more secure.
If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I like this in relationships?” — this episode is for you.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(4:38) — Thais shares her traumatic upbringing and addiction at just 15 years old.
(12:21) — The 4 attachment styles explained (and how to identify yours) Secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant — and how each one affects your relationships.
(32:29) — How to rewire your core wounds and change subconscious patterns.
(58:00) — The first step to healing your attachment style.

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#922. Jess Val Ortiz knows what it means to hear “no.” From brutal Broadway auditions to building a massive online following, she opens up about rejection, resilience, and creating your own path when nothing goes as planned.
Jess also shares where she’s really at emotionally following her recent breakup, the clarity that came with it, and why she believes heartbreak can lead you closer to yourself.
She reflects on the pressure she faced at a young age surrounding her appearance, how it shaped her confidence, and why this season of her life is all about choosing herself.
Plus, wild audition stories, behind-the-scenes Broadway culture, and an unforgettable self-tape moment that did not go as planned!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(1:58) Jess takes us inside the brutal reality of Broadway auditions.
(18:28) Jess opens up about her recent breakup and where she’s honestly at emotionally right now.
(39:40) Jess shares how growing up her mom pushed her toward plastic surgery and how that experience affected her relationship with herself.
(53:53) A hilarious self-tape story that proves anything can happen when you least expect it.
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#921. Arielle Kebbel has spent over two decades in Hollywood, but this conversation reveals the parts of her story she’s never shared like this before.
From booking Gilmore Girls just days after moving to Los Angeles at 17, to nearly landing iconic roles that could have changed the course of her career, Arielle opens up about the fear, pressure, and survival mindset that quietly drove her for years.
She shares a deeply honest update on her relationship status, what it really takes to break your own patterns, and why choosing yourself can be both the hardest and most empowering decision you’ll ever make. We talk about the emotional pull that led her to adopt her wild Mustang, Snow White, the unexpected role horses have played in her healing, potentially producing the long-anticipated John Tucker Must Die sequel, and stepping into her current meaningful role in I Can Only Imagine 2!
This is a raw, vulnerable conversation about identity, timing, and what happens when you finally stop running from yourself.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(5:01) — Arielle’s honest relationship status update!
(20:04) — The emotional story behind adopting her wild Mustang, Snow White
(30:15) — Booking Gilmore Girls days after moving to L.A.
(37:50) — Her fear around money, overworking & survival mode
(45:55) — The truth about the John Tucker Must Die sequel
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