# Ashley Hesseltine | Your Husband Isn't Your BFF & Other Wedding Hot Takes!

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Podcast: [Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-vine-with-kaitlyn-bristowe-743281)
Published: 2026-06-11T07:00:00+00:00
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#953. Fresh off her wedding and the release of her comedy special Here Comes the Bride , Ashley Hesseltine joins Kaitlyn for a full girl-chat deep dive on wedding hot takes, marriage after 40, and the unexpected way she met her husband at a Girls Gotta Eat live show. The two unpack the viral moment from Ashley's vows where she said her husband is not her best friend, why she's chosen not to have children, and how getting married at 42 gave her a completely different perspective on relationships. They also debate relationship comfort levels: Is a little toot toot in front of your partner acceptable? Should some things stay a mystery? And does your husband really need to be your BFF? Plus, Ashley opens up about turning her real life into comedy material, moving to Los Angeles at 40, starting over in a new city, and why making a big life change might be a lot less scary than people think! 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 in stores or online only at Macys.com ! Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/otv to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Nanit: If you’re expecting, or want to give it to Dad as a Father’s Day gift, don't wait — Nanit has two big sales happening this month. Head to NANIT.com . Progressive: Visit Progressive.com and see if you can enjoy a little extra cash back. Apartments.com : The place to find a place! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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