Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

#981. How much of parenting your kids is actually about parenting yourself first?Lauren Magers became a mom in a way she never could have planned — adopting two young boys at 22 and raising four children by 25 — and it completely changed the way she thought about family, discipline, and the kind of humans she wanted to send into the world.Lauren joins Kaitlyn for a conversation that will make you question some of the parenting advice we’ve all been fed. They talk about breaking cycles without overcorrecting, why your own childhood can quietly show up in the way you parent, and whether constantly stepping in to make life easier for your kids may actually be making things harder for them in the long run. Lauren also gets into what she does instead of traditional punishment, how young she believes kids can start learning responsibility, and why the words you use inside your home matter more than you might realize.And yes, Kaitlyn asks the questions moms are actually wondering — from babies and toddler meltdowns to bribery, boundaries, screen time, losing your patience, and what happens when Mom is the one who needs a minute.Whether you have kids, want them someday, or are still unpacking how you were raised yourself, this one might have you looking at your family a little differently by the end.If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these AMAZING deals!Macy’s: Shop the Retro Revival trend for fall in store or online only at Macys.com!Knix: Head to KNIX.COM and you’ll see why I love Knix. Don’t forget to use code VINE15 for 15% off your order – get leakproof undies, amazing bras, & don’t forget to check out the new Mini Dream Boxer!Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag – which if you’ve seen it, it’s not just a make-up bag but really an accessory – free with your first order at meritbeauty.com. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping atbollandbranch.com/vine20, code vine20.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#979. James “Murr” Murray has spent 15 years getting publicly humiliated by his best friends. Somehow, he’s also found time to become a bestselling author, make a horror movie, and develop a very questionable approach to date night. Murr is back on Off The Vine, and Kaitlyn is getting the stories you don’t see on Impractical Jokers. He takes us behind the scenes of a punishment so insane it left him questioning his life choices, and opens up about what happens when the cameras stop and he goes home to Melyssa.And apparently, married life is not exactly quiet. Murr shares their hilariously unhinged date nights, the unexpected way they met, and how a drunken DM turned into a friendship with T-Pain and a role in his new horror movie. He also reveals how a book that sat unread for years became the start of a whole second career, proving that sometimes the best revenge is becoming a bestselling author while your friends are still trying to shave your eyebrows off.It’s chaotic, unexpectedly sweet, and very Murr. Tune in for the stories that somehow make Impractical Jokers look like the normal part of his life. If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these AMAZING deals!Macy’s: Go check out the exclusive designer collection in store or online at Macys.com.Dose: Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/vine for 35% off your first month subscription.Nutrafol: Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com promo code VINE.ASPCA Pet Insurance: To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/VINESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#967. Mirrorball champion, Broadway leading man, musician, and now Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro judge... Mark Ballas joins Kaitlyn for a conversation that goes way beyond the ballroom!Fresh off seeing Mark star in Chicago on Broadway, Kaitlyn sits down with him to talk about growing up in one of dance's most legendary families, moving from England to chase his dream, and how that journey led him to become one of Dancing with the Stars' most beloved pros. They also get into his new role on The Next Pro, Broadway life, and why performing live still gives him the same rush after all these years.Plus, Mark opens up about life offstage, from making music with his wife BC Jean to becoming a dad and the creative life they've built together. It's funny, nostalgic, inspiring, and full of stories you've probably never heard before.Whether you're a longtime Dancing with the Stars fan or just love hearing how creative people think, this episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of surprises!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#965. After Kaitlyn shared that Rachel Points helped her save nearly $20,000 on travel, the internet had one question: HOW?!So this week, Rachel Tyers (aka Rachel Points) joins Off the Vine to break down everything you wish someone had taught you about credit cards, points, and travel. Whether you have one credit card or fifteen, Rachel shares the biggest mistakes people are making, why you probably shouldn't be putting all of your spending on your Amex Platinum, why flexible points beat airline credit cards, and the simple three-card strategy she recommends to maximize the rewards you're already earning.Then they tackle the part that confuses almost everyone: actually using your points. Rachel explains how transferring points to airline partners can unlock business-class flights for a fraction of the price, the best websites to search award flights, when to pay cash versus points, whether points expire, and the travel hacks she swears by to save thousands.If you've ever looked at your points balance and thought, "I have no idea what I'm doing," this episode is for you!!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.