Sarah Shahi | From Sex/Life to the Messy Middle of Real Life!
Thu Feb 05 2026
#917. This week on Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with actress and author Sarah Shahi for a conversation that’s raw, funny, and completely unfiltered!
Sarah opens up about growing up feeling like she didn’t quite fit in, her family’s escape from Iran, and the winding path that took her from pageants and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to Hollywood — including a chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed everything. She shares honest reflections on motherhood, divorce, and what it looks like to rebuild when the life you planned no longer fits.
They get into the Sex/Life TV show phenomenon, the flood of DMs from women around the world that followed, and how that moment sparked her new book, Life Is Lifey. Nothing is off-limits — from intimacy on set to trusting your gut, fighting fair, and choosing yourself one step at a time.
And just when you think you’ve heard it all… Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote — spoiler: it’s the one about blow jobs. You don’t want to miss this one!!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(6:15) — Sarah shares that her father was on a hit list to be executed — and how he escaped!(16:05) — The chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed Sarah’s life and launched her acting career.(31:50) — How the Sex/Life TV show led to an influx of DMs from women — and sparked the idea for her new book, Life Is Lifey.(44:55) — Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote in the book… yes, it’s the one about blow jobs!!
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#917. This week on Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with actress and author Sarah Shahi for a conversation that’s raw, funny, and completely unfiltered! Sarah opens up about growing up feeling like she didn’t quite fit in, her family’s escape from Iran, and the winding path that took her from pageants and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to Hollywood — including a chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed everything. She shares honest reflections on motherhood, divorce, and what it looks like to rebuild when the life you planned no longer fits. They get into the Sex/Life TV show phenomenon, the flood of DMs from women around the world that followed, and how that moment sparked her new book, Life Is Lifey. Nothing is off-limits — from intimacy on set to trusting your gut, fighting fair, and choosing yourself one step at a time. And just when you think you’ve heard it all… Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote — spoiler: it’s the one about blow jobs. You don’t want to miss this one!! 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 deals! Covergirl: Go the distance with COVERGIRL’s new Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing Mascara for a lash extension effect. Shop at your nearest retailer now. Only from Easy, Breezy, Beautiful COVERGIRL.com Bombas: Head over to Bombas.com/VINE and use code VINE for 20% off your first purchase. Pura: For a limited time, get a free Pura Plus home diffuser when you subscribe to your favorite fragrances for 12 months. Grab your free diffuser at Pura.com. Tempo: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% off your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/VINE. Audible: Listen to Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection now on Audible. Go to Audible.com/MessyLove to start listening today. Apartments.com: The Place to find a place! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (6:15) — Sarah shares that her father was on a hit list to be executed — and how he escaped!(16:05) — The chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed Sarah’s life and launched her acting career.(31:50) — How the Sex/Life TV show led to an influx of DMs from women — and sparked the idea for her new book, Life Is Lifey.(44:55) — Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote in the book… yes, it’s the one about blow jobs!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.