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Bad Wives Club
Welcome to The Bad Wives Club! We’re Libby & Liz — two best friends bringing our phone conversations straight to your speakers. We talk about the good, the bad, and the real life of marriage and motherhood. We’ve been through it all together for over 15 years—growing up, growing families, and figuring out life one stage at a time. We’re not professionals, just two moms keeping it real and leaving the expert advice to, well… the experts. Tune in weekly to hear all about how we juggle our daily…
Episodes
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Bad Wives, Good Spirits: Ghost Stories with Tiffany Rice | 122
Consider this your spooky sleepover with the Club—except our guest actually investigates haunted houses, and we’re suddenly questioning every flickering light…
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Is this My Personal Choice or My Algorithms? | 121
Liz is back from a girls’ trip to the Cape with plenty to say and barely a voice to say it. This week, we’re catching up on JJ loving—and crushing it…
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Disney Mom vs. Disney Aunt: Our Unfiltered Trip Recap | 120
Liz’s sister Kristen is back & she’s been putting in WORK. You know her from Liz’s Instagram or past episodes she’s been a guest on, but this week she’s…
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Raising Kids in a World of Instant Gratification | 119
How do we teach kids patience and hard work when everything they want is one click away? This week on Bad Wives Club, we’re talking about parenting in a world…
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Kelly Brabants Gallo Part 2: The Collection She Never Gave Up On | 118
Our sister and BFF, Kelly Brabants Gallo, is back for part two—and this one is for the BBB girls. In part one, we talked about motherhood, marriage, and…
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One Day At A Time: Grief, Healing + Motherhood with Kelly Brabants Gallo Pt. 1 | 117
This week, we’re joined by Kelly Brabants Gallo, founder of Booty by Brabants, Body by Brabants and The Beehive Studio, for an honest conversation about…
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Back to School, Mom Anxiety and Sharing the Morning Chaos | 116
School is back, the lunchboxes need packing, and someone’s crying at drop-off—possibly us. Liz + Libby are putting you on speaker for an honest catch-up about…
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Grief, Marriage and Taking the Trip with Liz and Jeff Fragala | 115
The kids are young. Work is busy. There’s always a reason to put the trip—and time together—off, but after losing both of his parents, Jeff Fragala has a…
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Postpartum Mental Health with Therapist Alexandria Hershman | 114
“Something isn’t right. I need help.” Why is that so hard for so many moms to say? The conversation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial brings us to an…
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Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave: Guilt & New Routines | 113
Excited to go back to work—and feeling guilty about it? Libby’s six months of maternity leave are coming to an end, and we’re talking about all the feelings…
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Too Tired to Socialize? Motherhood & the Guilt of Saying No | 112
Love your friends. Still hoping someone cancels the plans? Libby is in her “family bubble” era, and we’re talking about the phase of motherhood where another…
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Summer Mom Routines: Working vs. Staying Home with the Kids | 111
Summer with kids: who’s working, who’s at camp, and how are we getting everyone out the door? Liz + Libby walk through their real daily routines, from the…
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When Can Kids Play Outside Alone? Parenting Q+A | 110
Libby is a ’90s mom. Liz is our resident “wannabe crunchy” mom. This week, we’re comparing parenting styles and answering your questions about kids’…
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Raising Grateful Kids + Feeling Disconnected from Your Husband | 109
How do we raise grateful kids—and still feel connected to our husbands when summer takes over? Liz + Libby get honest about parenting approaches, teaching…
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Summer with Kids: Family Travel + Life Before Work Starts Again | 108
Packing for a family vacation or making summer memories close to home? We’re talking about both, as Liz + Libby share what this season looks like for their…
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Peptides + GLP-1s: A Conversation with Wholistic Nutritionist Courtney Little | 107
Peptides are all over your feed—but what’s behind the hype? Courtney Little returns to Bad Wives Club for a conversation about peptides, GLP-1 medications, and…
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Would You Rather? Mom Edition: Date Nights or a Solo Hotel Stay | 106
Guaranteed date nights or a hotel room all to yourself? Liz + Libby are playing Would You Rather: Mom Edition, and the answers say a lot about what we need…
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Raising Inclusive Kids with Little Sparks Project | 105
How do you turn a life-changing family experience into support for someone else? Megan Tanna shares how her son Brooks’s Apert syndrome diagnosis helped…
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Maycember Overload: School Events, Mom Pressure + Saying No | 104
Field days. Sports schedules. Another party to plan. Welcome to Maycember, when the school year is winding down but the demands on moms are doing the opposite…
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Nashville with Alix Earle + Life Three Months Postpartum | 103
A Nashville trip with an unexpected TV appearance? Liz is back from partying with Alix Earle and sharing the recap. Meanwhile, Libby is three months…
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How Do You Know When You're Done Having Kids? | 102
How do you know when you’re done having kids? It’s the motherhood question we get asked most, and this week we’re getting into it. Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano…
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Postpartum Style + Identity: Getting Dressed After Baby | 101
The newborn bubble has popped—and suddenly getting dressed feels like an identity crisis. Libby is adjusting to life with three kids, a new routine, and a…
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100 Episodes: Easy Meals, Laser Treatments & Life Lately | 100
One hundred episodes—and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: a little unplanned and with plenty to talk about. Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano catch up on…
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Summer House + Real Housewives of Rhode Island with Laura Kenney | 99
aura is back in the clubhouse, and there’s plenty of Bravo drama to catch up on. From Summer House to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, we’re sharing our…
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Grief & Finding Faith After an Unexpected Loss: Liz's Story | 98
In this deeply personal episode, Liz opens up about the unexpected passing of her father-in-law. She shares an intimate look into the final 18 hours they spent…
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Postpartum After Baby No. 3: What's Different This Time | 97
Today we dive into Libby’s postpartum journey after baby #3 and why this time has felt like her best experience yet. She opens up about the contrast from her…
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Sonny's Birth Story: Formula Feeding & Going from Two to Three Kids | 96
Libby is officially back after having her third baby boy! In this episode, the original duo is reunited and catching up on everything that’s happened over the…
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Working Mom Q+A Solo with Liz: Anxiety, Marriage + Life with Kids | 95
It’s a solo episode with Liz this week—like listening to a long voice memo from your best friend. Whether you’re in a growth season, a survival season, or…
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Feeling Stuck + Reconnecting in Marriage with Therapist Kaitlyn Norwood | 94
What happens when the life you’re living stops feeling like yours? Our friend Kaitlyn Norwood shares what led her to leave her job as a school therapist and…
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Baby Registry Must-Haves: Strollers, Car Seats & Gear with Ana | 93
Today we're joined by Ana, the award-winning baby gear store that actually helps parents figure out what they need and what they don’t when preparing for the…
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Manifestation & the Year of the Horse with Tiffany Rice | 92
What if the chaos and emotional weight of last year were actually preparing you for alignment? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Liz sits down with…
Bad Wives ClubWomen's Health, Stress + the Nervous System with Courtney Little | 91
There’s always a new wellness trend promising to fix everything—but what actually helps? Holistic nutritionist Courtney Little joins Bad Wives Club for an…
Bad Wives ClubOur 2025 Reflection: Loss, Growth + a Year That Changed Us | 90
We’re closing out the year—and Season 2—the only way we know how: a completely raw conversation between two best friends (recorded on video, too). Liz + Libby…
Bad Wives ClubChristmas Hot Takes: Teacher Gifts, Santa & Holiday Pressure | 89
Back with more holly-jolly spirit! This week Liz + Libby run through their holiday hot takes, firing questions at each other about decorating timelines…
Bad Wives ClubThird Trimester Frustrations + Why We Need Girls' Nights | 88
Libby’s in her third trimester and fully in her “everything my husband does is a personal attack” era. Liz + Libby get into classic dad-in-the-hospital…
Bad Wives ClubSplitting the Holidays with Family & the Elf on the Shelf Debate | 87
We’re dropping this one early to get you in the holiday spirit! In true BWC fashion, Liz + Libby chat splitting the holidays between both families, the annual…
Bad Wives ClubOverwhelmed Mom Life & a Mindset Reset with The Gap and the Gain | 86
Back after a week off, and honestly? We missed you too. Liz + Libby catch up on real mom life—feeling overwhelmed, dropping balls, and giving yourself grace…
Bad Wives ClubFinding a Breast Lump Under 40: Liz’s Story & Speaking Up | 85
A lighter start turns into an important conversation. Liz opens up about finding a lump in her breast, the anxiety that followed, and being turned away from…
Bad Wives ClubTrying to Conceive After Miscarriage: Libby’s Third Pregnancy | 84
This week, Libby shares the story behind the happiest surprise — she’s pregnant with baby number three! But it wasn’t an easy journey. Over the past year and a…
Bad Wives ClubDisney World with Kids: Hotels, Lightning Lanes & Our Trip Recap | 83
Was it the most magical trip ever? YES. Liz + Libby recap their Disney World adventure day by day—where they stayed, how they tackled the parks, their must-do…
Bad Wives ClubAllie Hershman Returns: Motherhood, Ollie & Friends & Her Story | 82
Allie Hershman certified therapist is back! In a short-and-sweet catch-up, one of our best friends shares where she is now—wife, mama, and founder of the…
Bad Wives ClubFragala Family Routine Reset: Screens, Sugar & Parenting with Jeff Fragala | 81
Jeff’s back on the pod! Liz and her husband Jeff Fragala sit down to talk about the family’s new routine—from Jeff starting a new job to their household “reset…
Bad Wives ClubMarriage Rough Patches, Kids’ Habits & Leading with Love | 80
We’re back with a real one. After a rough patch, Liz + Libby recap what these last few weeks of marriage actually looked like—now that they’ve made it to the…
Bad Wives ClubThe Great Fall Debate: Mom Hot Takes, Drop-Off, PTA & Date Nights | 79
Happy September—or should we say Happy New Year? New school routines have us ready for a fresh start, so we’re answering rapid-fire questions about all things…
Bad Wives ClubPreschool Drop-Offs, Cyberbullying & Netflix’s Unknown Number | 78
First week back in the routine—and we’re feeling it. Liz + Libby recap preschool drop-offs and youth-sports chaos, then get into Netflix’s Unknown Number and…
Bad Wives ClubBack-to-School Anxiety, Homework & Saying No to Kids’ Fads | 77
Summer’s last hurrah meets back-to-school reality. Liz + Libby recap Cape days and slow days, Liz’s dreamy Harwich stay, and the nerves of sending the littles…
Bad Wives ClubFriendship Boundaries in Your 30s: Saying No Without the Drama | 76
Part two of the friendship conversation you loved. Liz + Libby dig into avoiding drama in your 30s, saying no when your social battery’s dead, and creating…
Bad Wives ClubManifesting Your Next Chapter + Protecting Your Peace in Your 30s | 75
Calling in the next chapter. Liz + Libby look ahead to big-picture goals and dreamy plans (hello, a month in Aruba), while Libby leans into manifestation for…
Bad Wives ClubThe Summer I Turned Pretty, Grief & Real Housewives Talk | 74
We turned obsessed with teen drama—and somehow found real talk in it. The Summer I Turned Pretty opens a heartfelt conversation about grief and how Liz has…
Bad Wives ClubSummer Mom Burnout: Lost Routines, Empty Threats & Starting Over | 73
Ever just feel completely DONE? Same. Past the midpoint of summer, every rule and routine has gone out the window—so Liz + Libby vent, laugh, and talk about…
Bad Wives ClubPotty Training, Preschool Drop-Offs & Adjusting to Motherhood | 72
One of our most-asked topics gets its own deep dive. Liz + Libby share what actually worked (and what’s next) for potty training their 2.5-year-olds, then get…
Bad Wives ClubThe Mental Load of Motherhood, Money & Husband Frustrations | 71
Toddlerhood, a husband’s now-infamous peach-juice moment, and the invisible weight women carry. Liz + Libby pick up where they left off with life updates and a…
Bad Wives ClubThreenager Tantrums, Marriage Frustrations and Liz Turning 34 | 70
We recorded a great one… and then lost the file. So we pulled the audio off our camera to save the week—slightly lower-fi, but worth it. Liz turns 34 and…
Bad Wives ClubKaren Read Verdict Reactions & Summer Sibling Dynamics | 69
The whole county’s talking about it—so are we. Liz + Libby kick off summer with sibling dynamics (the good, bad, and ugly) before sharing their local reactions…
Bad Wives ClubBeauty + Skincare Favorites We're Actually Using | 68
We don’t gatekeep around here. This week, Liz and Libby are spilling everything they’re currently loving — from beauty and makeup favorites to skincare…
Bad Wives ClubFinding Confidence in Motherhood, Marriage & Work | 67
Are we confident? Depends on the day — and definitely depends on what we’re talking about. This week, Liz + Libby are talking about confidence, personal…
Bad Wives ClubBest-Friend Questions: Judgments, Secrets & Road Trip Confessions | 66
How well do we really know each other? Let’s find out. This week, Liz + Libby are putting their friendship to the test with questions that go way beyond…
Bad Wives ClubSolo Parenting & Karen Read Trial Reactions: Our Week Recap | 65
Libby survived double-digit days of solo parenting while Joe was away—barely. Liz + Libby recap the week, react to the latest Karen Read trial bombshells, and…
Bad Wives ClubSummer Pressure on Moms: Fewer Plans, More Time Together | 64
The pressure to fill every summer weekend with trips and camps? A lot. Liz + Libby give themselves (and you) a pep talk about giving fewer f*cks, planning…
Bad Wives ClubReality Check - Husbands Aren't Mind Readers | 63
He’s a great guy—but he’s not a mind reader. Liz + Libby wrap their Q&A series with a listener question about actually asking your husband for help, and the…