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Wife of the Party
LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer!
Episodes
Wife of the Party#455 - How The Body Prepares for Death with Hospice Nurse Julie
Hospice Nurse Julie joins me to talk about what really happens at the end of life. We get into the natural ways the body prepares for death, seeing loved ones…
Wife of the Party#454 - Book Club: Ms. American Dream by Ms. Pat
This month’s book is all about Ms. Pat’s Ms. American Dream that picks up from her book Rabbit. We talk about perseverance, poverty, marriage, forgiveness…
Wife of the Party#453 - The Middle School Mom’s Survival Guide with #IMOMSOHARD
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley from #IMOMSOHARD are back, and this time we’re talking all about the middle school years. Their new book, The Middle School…
Wife of the Party#452 - Q&A #20: Bert’s Best Advice
Bert joins me for another Q&A! We talk marriage, therapy, chasing your dreams while raising kids, our love of animals, and why I sometimes wonder if I should…
Wife of the Party#451 - Couples Therapist Zach Brittle Talks to Bert & Me
Zach Brittle is a couples therapist certified in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy, so naturally I put him in a room with Bert and me. We talk…
Wife of the Party#450 - Ms. Pat’s “Ms. American Dream”
Ms. Pat is back, and this time we’re talking about her new book, Miss American Dream, and everything it took to build the life she has today. We get into…
Wife of the Party#449 - Kelsey Cook on Her Netflix Special Happy Hour
Kelsey Cook is back to talk about her new Netflix special Happy Hour and the surreal feeling of seeing it trending just days before getting married! We get…
Wife of the Party#448 - Being the Plus One with Lisa Joyner & Morgan Walsh
Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh join me to talk about their podcast Plus One and what it really means to be the person standing next to someone in the spotlight…
Wife of the Party#447 - Book Club: Forty Love by Jane Costello
This month we read Forty Love by Jane Costello! We talk about why this midlife rom-com hit so close to home, from empty nesting and letting your kids go to…
Wife of the Party#446 - Antonia Lofaso Is Going Kitchen Undercover
Antonia Lofaso is back to talk about her new show, Kitchen Undercover, and what drew her back into the restaurant world in a whole new way. We catch up on…
Wife of the Party#445 - Inside Reality TV Casting with DJ Feldman
DJ Feldman joins me to pull back the curtain on reality TV casting. We talk about Love Island, The Biggest Loser, Next Level Chef, and what casting directors…
Wife of the Party#444 - The Women Behind Free Bert Season 2
Danielle and Busby are back to catch up after another season working together on Free Bert! We talk about what made Season 2 feel so different, the amazing…
Wife of the PartyQ&A #19 with Bert Kreischer | Wife of the Party | #443
Bert joins me for another Q&A, We talk about dating someone older, navigating difficult family dynamics, feeling stuck in life, parenting, anxiety, and…
Wife of the Party#442 - The Science Behind Female Pleasure
Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love, joined me for a conversation about women's health and intimacy. We talked about hormones, menopause, the vaginal…
Wife of the Party#441 - We Created the Badges Girl Scouts Didn't Have
We're back with Part 2 of our Girl Scout series! Cathy, Kirsten, and I reminisce about the unforgettable trips, the life skills we taught our girls, what we'd…
Wife of the Party#440 - The End of Our 15-Year Girl Scout Journey
After 15 incredible years, our Girl Scout journey has officially come to an end. In our first part of looking back, we share what made our troop different, the…
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#439 - Justin Halpern's Story Behind Get Lost
Justin Halpern joins me to talk about his new mystery novel, Get Lost, and the winding path that led him to writing it. We discuss the inspiration behind the…
Wife of the Party#438 - Book Club: My Friends by Fedrik Backman
This week we're discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman and once again, we didn't all have the same opinion. We talk about what we loved, what didn't quite…
Wife of the Party#437 - Q&A #18: Dating, Burnout & Self-Worth
It's time for another Q&A! This week I'm answering your questions about burnout, self-confidence, dating, relationships, grief, and how to stay true to…
Wife of the Party#436 - One Year Menopause Health Update with Danese Rexroad
I welcome back Danese Rexroad for a one-year check-in on my friends’ menopause health journey. Stacey and Cathy share what they've learned over the last year…
Wife of the Party#435 - Kelly Rizzo on Life After Bob Saget
Kelly Rizzo joins me for a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, relationships, and finding joy again after life's biggest challenges. We talk about her…
Wife of the Party#434 - Inside Rosebud Baker's Fully Baked
Rosebud Baker joins me to discuss her memoir, Fully Baked. We talk about motherhood, sobriety, grief, relationships, comedy, and what it was like writing Fully…
Wife of the Party#433 - Book Club: A Court of Thorns and Roses
This week’s Book Club might be our most divided one yet because we finally read A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas. One of us loved the…
Wife of the Party#432 - Eliza Reid Is The First Lady Next Door
Eliza Reid never expected to become First Lady of Iceland which is exactly what makes her story so interesting. We talk about growing up in Canada, traveling…
Wife of the Party#431 - Joe Dombrowski’s Dad on Arrival Era
Joe Dombrowski is back and now he’s officially in his Dad on Arrival era. We talk about everything from becoming a parent through surrogacy to how fatherhood…
Wife of the Party#430 - Inside the World of Online Scammers with Trilogy Media
Art and Ashton from Trilogy Media join me to break down how modern scams actually work. From romance scams, fake customer service calls to AI voice scams…
Wife of the Party#429 - The Truth About Midlife Grief
Jeanne, Cathy, and I get into what it actually feels like to be in this empty nest stage. Missing your kids while also being proud of them, navigating the…
Wife of the Party#428 - Alison Victoria: From Interior Design to HGTV Star
From interior design to HGTV star, Alison Victoria built her career by trusting her instincts and staying true to who she is. This conversation is full of real…
Wife of the Party#427 - Book Club: Stripped Down by Bunnie Xo
This week’s Book Club, we’re diving into Stripped Down by Bunnie Xo. We talk about her journey, the resilience it takes to move through difficult experiences…
Wife of the Party#426 - Q&A #17 Marriage, Parenting & Tough Life Questions
Take two! I’m back with another Q&A and you guys brought some really thoughtful questions. In this episode, I talk through real-life situations around…
Wife of the Party#425 - Bert Crashed My Q&A
I sat down to do a solo Q&A and then Bert walked in. What started as answering your questions turned into a conversation about pillows, knives, cigars, IQs…
Wife of the Party#424 - We Answer Your Free Bert Questions
Free Bert is officially renewed for Season 2 and we couldn’t be more excited to get back into production. In this episode, Bert and I answer your questions all…
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#423 - Rachael Harris on Balancing Motherhood and Hollywood
Rachael Harris joins me for a really honest conversation about life, motherhood, and what happens when everything slows down. We talk about her career in…
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#422 - Book Club: Gerald’s Game by Stephen King
Cathy, Kirsten, and I are back for book club and this time we read Gerald’s Game by Stephen King. The story follows a woman who ends up handcuffed to a bed…
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#421 - The Truth About Our Sleep Divorce
Bert and I talk about our “sleep divorce,” or what we like to call sleep maxxing. We share what led us to this setup, including Bert’s snoring and our very…
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#420 - Brianna LaPaglia Is Doing It Her Way Now
Brianna LaPaglia, social media star and host of Plan Bri Uncut, joins me to share her journey from a pre-med student to becoming one of the most recognizable…
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#419 - Steph Tolev Is The Filth Queen
Steph Tolev joins me for a bold and hilarious conversation about everything from freezing fat cells to shutting down hecklers during crowd work. We dive into…
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#418 - Dating Disasters and Stand-Up Dreams with Erin Maguire
Erin Maguire returns to the podcast for a catch-up after our last conversation when she had just made it home from a frightening travel experience. This time…
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#417 - Book Club: Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang
Cathy, Kirsten, and I kick off this year’s book club with Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. This book opened up a deep conversation around how…
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#416 - Fear or Faith with Christy Busby
Christy Busby, host of From Atheism to Enlightenment and 2nd AD on Free Bert, joins me to share her powerful personal journey. We talk about her Christian…
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#415 - The Balancing Act with Nedra Glover-Tawwab
Nedra Glover Tawwab, bestselling author of The Balancing Act, joins me for a powerful conversation about connection, communication, and community. We explore…
Wife of the Party#414 - Supporting Small Businesses with Jenny Bornoff
My longtime friend Jenny Bornoff joins me for a much-needed catch-up. We dive into everything from her experience running boutiques during the pandemic to her…
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#413 - Social Agent with Lisa Jammal and Brooke Levy
Lisa Jammal and Brooke Levy join me to talk about their new app, Social Agent. Think of it like a food delivery app but instead of ordering takeout, you're…
Wife of the Party# 412 - Q&A #16
Bert and I are back to answer your questions about taking risks, understanding and managing anxiety, confronting behavior in a partner, parenting challenges…
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# 411 - My Last Podcast with Halston Ray
Many of you know my podcast producer Halston Ray, who has worked with me and Bert for the past eight years. In this episode, Halston shares that he’s moving on…
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# 410 - One Last Question Before You Go with Kyle Thiermann
Kyle Thiermann joins me to talk about his book One Last Question Before You Go, a thoughtful guide designed to help readers ask their parents meaningful…
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# 409 - Book Club: How About Now by Kate Baer
Cathy, Kirsten, and I sit down to talk about How About Now: Poems by Kate Baer. We explore the poems we connected with most, whether the tone feels heavy or…
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# 408 - Lessons from College and Life with Ila
It’s been a year since my daughter Ila joined me on the show, and I’m so excited she’s back! We dive into our thoughts on The Golden Bachelor, The…
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# 407 - Ryan Sickler is Live and Alive
Ryan Sickler’s new special Live and Alive is out now! He shares with me the creation of his stand up, why he was meant to be a girl dad, and highlighting his…
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# 406 - Q&A #15
I’m so grateful for your trust in me to offer advice on everything from finding yourself to communicating better, parenting, and so much more. If you have a…
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# 405 - The Longevity Journey with Cathy & Stacey - Part 2
Cathy, Stacey, and Christine join me for a follow‑up conversation about how they’re feeling after working with Danese Rexroad from Ways2Well. We talk about…
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# 404 - Whitney Cummings Is Engaged to Chris Cole
Whitney Cummings and Chris Cole are engaged! In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to finally find the right person, the journey toward motherhood, and…
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# 403 - “You, Your Husband, and His Mother” with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, author of You, Your Husband, and His Mother, joins Kirsten, Cathy, and me to dive into the complex world of mother-in-law relationships…
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# 402 - Becoming Self Actualized with Paulina Pinsky
Paulina Pinsky is back, and this time she’s engaged! In this episode, we reflect on how we continue to learn from each other despite our age gap, and dive into…
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# 401 - Oversharing with Samantha Busch
Samantha Busch, host of Certified Oversharer and wife of NASCAR racer Kyle Busch, joins me to share what inspired her to start her podcast after listening to…
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# 400 - Celebrating My 400th Episode With Bert
Bert joins me for the 400th episode of Wife of the Party as we look back on how the show first began, share some of our favorite episodes, and I share my ideas…
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# 399 - Being Forever Strong with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of Forever Strong and Forever Strong Playbook, joins me to share how she found her path in nutrition and wellness. She breaks down…
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#398 - Q&A #14 with Bert
In this Q&A, Bert and I answer questions from planning a wedding, honeymooning, your child saying they hate you, managing your expectations of your spouse and…
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# 397 - Atlanta Was Not Ready For Two LeeAnn’s with Arden Myrin
Arden Myrin, who plays me in the upcoming show Free Bert, shares how much fun she had filming in Atlanta. We talk about the bond we formed over five weeks on…
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# 396 - Book Club: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
The ladies and I discuss Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, exploring cultural differences, the misrepresentation of geishas, and other key themes…