#741. In this heartfelt episode of Off the Vine, Kaitlyn Bristowe sits down with Mike Sorrentino, famously known as "The Situation" from Jersey Shore. Mike opens up about his childhood, his parents' divorce, and the wild behavior that followed. He shares candid stories about his early ambitions, his college nickname "Mikey Abs," and his journey to the spotlight. Mike delves into his struggles with addiction, revealing the financial and personal toll it took on him, and his path to sobriety. From his rock-bottom moment to his incredible comeback, Mike's story is a testament to resilience and the power of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about redemption, the challenges of reality TV fame, and Mike's ongoing pursuit of his dreams.

You can purchase his new book here: Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation - How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (1:43) - Mike talks about his quiet childhood and how his behavior changed in high school.
• (3:43) - Early ambitions and the desire to be in the spotlight.
• (18:50) - The financial and personal toll of addiction; “I spent upwards of $500,000 on opioids”.
• (23:49) - The emotional recount of his rock-bottom moment and feeling spared to tell his story.
• (29:01) - Mike's challenge of staying sober during the reboot of Jersey Shore.

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About half the population has one, and yet there is STILL shame? We’re talkin’ vaginas, Vinos! Lo Bosworth joins Kaitlyn in NY to share what she’s learned as the founder of an incredible women’s wellness brand, Love Wellness. From vaginal health to business advice and everything in between. These two talk about destigmatizing discharge, why women’s health is so reactive, and how the brain, gut, and vagina are all in cahoots. (Who knew?) This episode is packed with so many tidbits of knowledge, it’s the education we wish we had in school. Plus, Lo and Kaitlyn get into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-care, and the luxury of having a good night's sleep. Oh, and Lo tries convincing KB to hop on the Sex and the City train – will she do it? Who knows! Cheers to celebrating womanhood and kicking vaginal stigma out the door!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• (3:52) - Discussion on what every woman should know about their vagina.
• (7:39) - Connection between the gut and the vagina: how gut health impacts vaginal health!
• (28:09) - Reflecting on how being known from Laguna Beach and The Hills influenced personal growth and career perception.
• (37:18) - Playing the game "What Can't Lo Live Without."

#739. In this mind-blowing episode of "Off the Vine," Kaitlyn Bristowe sits down with the renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman. Oz takes us on an incredible journey from his early fascination with magic at age 13 to becoming a world-famous mentalist. He shares how performing magic in restaurants during his teenage years laid the foundation for his success and explains the pivotal decision to transition from magician to mentalist before appearing on "America's Got Talent."

Oz delves into the psychological techniques he uses to influence people's thoughts and discusses his bold move from corporate America to pursuing his dreams full-time. Kaitlyn challenges Oz to showcase his mind-reading skills live on the podcast, leading to jaw-dropping moments and heartfelt reactions. They also explore how Oz navigates skepticism in his industry and what continues to amaze him.

Tune in for an episode filled with magic, mentalism, and inspiring stories about following your passion and achieving your dreams!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• (2:25) – Oz's first encounter with magic on a family cruise at age 13.
• (8:32) – Transitioning from magician to mentalist and going on "America's Got Talent."
• (13:21) – Leaving corporate America to follow his passion for mentalism.
• (23:43) – Kaitlyn challenges Oz to perform mind-reading on the podcast.
• (1:00:27) – What amazes even Oz Pearlman?

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