Christina Mandrell & Brayden Bowers | A ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ Bachelor Love Story

#711. Buckle up, Bachelor fans because Christina Mandrell and Brayden Bowers join Kaitlyn in Nashville, freshly engaged, perfectly imperfect, and ready to share their love story with the world. Although Kaitlyn would NEVER make fun of a Bachelor contestant, she addresses the elephant in the room and finds out the true story behind Brayden's iconic dangly earrings. But don’t worry, they settle their differences and the three of them are ready to start a band together!  Plus, Christina reveals her secret acting gig in the Hannah Montana movie and Brayden explains his blind dive into the Bachelorette world. Hear about their whirlwind romance, from sliding into DMs to taking the life-changing trip of meeting each other. Learn how they navigate blending their families, prioritize communication, and keep the spark alive with weekly date nights. And make sure you stay till the end because Bradyen “wraps” up the podcast in an epic way!  Highlights from today's episode: (02:32)- Christina reveals her celebrity crushes, her obsession with Eminem and Paul McCartney, and her past involvement in music videos, including ones with MGK and Taylor Swift. (12:00) - Brayden shares the story behind his distinctive earrings and discusses his introduction to the Bachelor franchise. (19:30) - Dive into the couple's love story as they recount how they first met through social media and quickly became exclusive the first time they met in person. (27:17) - Learn about Brayden's transformative boating trip where he faced death, which led to profound realizations about his life and love for Christina. (31:05) - Gain insights into their approach to parenting and blending families, focusing on healthy communication and building a strong foundation. (42:15) - The 5 love languages, and what Brayden has discovered is at the core of those.  (47:50) - Christina and Brayden share how it was watching Bachelor in Paradise back once they were together.  (49:15) - They address the rumors about Christina’s pregnancy, the AI photothat circulated the internet, and why it is inappropriate for strangers to make comments about a woman's body.  (55:45) - The three of them discuss their experience at The Golden Wedding, and why Brayden decided to propose at Gerry and Theresa’s wedding.  This Episode is Sponsored by: BETTERHELP — Visit BetterHelp.com/VINE today to get 10% off your first month. PROGRESSIVE — Quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. SKIMS — SKIMS Bras are now available at SKIMS.com . Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75!