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Bad Wives Club62. Court is in session! A sister's take on the Karen Read trialOkay, you guys have been asking Liz to bring her sister, Kristen, onto the podcast to talk all about the Karen Read retrial, so after a wild second week, we figured what better time to recap! With week 2 of trial 2 in the books, we dive deep into everything going down in Commonwealth v. Karen Read. Kristen takes her position as "stay home juror" very seriously, so she's giving us her opinions, sharp observations, and a local's perspective on the biggest true crime case rocking our hometown.We cover the major players in the case—from Jennifer McCabe, to...2025-05-0758 minBad Wives Club61. Growth, Grit & Gratitude with Jeff FragalaWe're excited to welcome our first guest of the new season, Jeff Fragala! In this heartfelt and reflective birthday episode, we dive into Jeff's personal growth, fatherhood, and the values that shape us. From morning routines and supplement habits to deeper topics like discipline, self-sufficiency, and advice to our younger selves, Liz and Jeff cover it all. We also celebrate fatherhood with touching insights on the favorite parts of being a dad and offer fun Father’s Day gift ideas. We get into his personal goals, bucket lists, and the highlights of the year so far. Whether you're here fo...2025-05-0129 minBad Wives Club60. Q&A Part 2 With a Few Unpopular OpinionsWe are picking back up with answering more of your questions! We give our opinions and how we handled seeing family and friends during the newborn stage, tips transitioning from one to two kids, and how long it took us to feel ourselves again (mentally and physically) postpartum. That question leads us into a good discussion about how we are supposed to change and evolve over time, and others saying "you've changed" should be taken as a compliment! We end it with a few more specific questions - what stage was the hardest and the NOT to terrible twos...2025-04-2430 minBad Wives Club59. Q&A PT 1: Meeting Friends, Karen Read, Styles & WorkoutsFirst off, some exciting news that Booty By Brabants is opening up a new store in the North Shore! We hear all about this amazing new location, so don't forget to check it out this Spring. We got so many amazing questions, so we're answering a bunch over a couple episodes. Today we talk about how you can make "wife" friends, opinions on the Karen Read murder trail, what our favorite staple pieces are for a timeless wardrobe, and how Liz glamorizes her workout to get her ass to the gym! If you loved...2025-04-1733 minBad Wives Club58. Canceling Mom GuiltWe’re done with the era of mom guilt. In this episode, we're breaking up with the pressure to “do it all” and finally tossing out the guilt that comes with taking time for ourselves. Whether it’s chasing career goals, running a business, hitting the gym solo, or just sitting in silence with a coffee (without anyone touching you) you deserve it, mama. Society might’ve handed us a guilt trip, but we’re not packing our bags. Tune in as we talk about our perspectives of a work life balance, and why being a great mom doesn’t mean being e...2025-04-1025 minBad Wives Club57. FAFO Parenting, Pacifier Breakups and the Great Dog EscapeHappy Thursday BWC! We're frazzled this AM with the never easy task of moms leaving the house - of course Libby has a story of what just transpired before recording started, which evolves into screen time, Ipads, rough play amongst boys, and sibling relationships. We talk about that not-so-new parenting style "FAFO" (F*ck around and find out!) and agree that none of us are the most gentle parents. We talk about the difference between catholic vs. public schools, which route may be the best fit for our children, and why. Delilah had a MAJOR breakup with her pacifier, s...2025-04-0352 minBad Wives Club56. Mom squads, confident kids & the Vegas trip neither of us were onHow many stories can we tell in 30 min?! ALOT. Liz survived solo-parenting all while her husband was on a "work trip" in Vegas, following his every move. With a solid community of moms around her, she not only had many helping hands, but she also was thrown a curve ball (in the best way!). She tells us a really heart-warming story about her son being brave and confident, dealing with friendship dynamics head on. Libby wraps it up with the only excitement of her week - the doomsday of her husband opening her packages. We are working on our...2025-03-2731 minBad Wives Club55. Where We've Been & Where We're GoingWe are BACK!! After an unanticipated nine month pause, we are ready to come back as 2 peas on the pod. We want to give a HUGE thank you to our best friend Laura for starting the BWC. She hops on at the start of this episode to give her life update on this next season of hers. The past nine months brought some major changes in all of our lives, which we get into throughout the episode. The rest of the episode is Liz & Libby's first recording together - talking about why we took this unexpected break and how...2025-03-2032 minBad Wives ClubQuick PauseA little BWC update 💜we are going to take a short break from the podcast, but we will be back before you know it! We love sharing our light hearted, funny and relatable mom conversations with you all but right now it doesn’t feel right as we grieve a recent, very tragic loss & our hearts are elsewhere. Thank you all so much for your understanding and support – we appreciate you and will be back when we are ready!2024-07-0300 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 54: Mom Talk with Jenny B!We're baaaack with Jenny B for part two! This time we switch gears back to the the mom talk, kicking off with the thoughts of having a FIFTH kid and how our society doesn't produce the big families like the good old days. Unlike the three of us, Jenny is a stay at home mom, so it's really cool to hear her perspective, and it's true... the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Liz asks Jenny how someone can be a great support system, not just by "offering" help, but actually showing up, and that it's ok...2024-06-1936 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 53: Jen Belichick- Moving On From The PatriotsJenny Bee, one of the baddest baddies out there is back again! But this time this mom of 4 is talking about the end of an era. After 12 years & 5 Super Bowls with the Patriots Steve and Jenny are saying, "good bye New England" and "Hello Seattle". We get juicy talking all about "Dynasty" being a smear campaign, what she will miss most about New England and when she met Taylor Swift's dad at Gillette and how he crossed the line. You guys asked, and we got the answers!
With a little guest appearance from our 3 X Super Bowl...2024-06-1249 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 52: Summer Safety with ER Nurse Nicole KenneyOne of our favorite bad wives, a boy mom of 3 & a true superhero in scrubs whose life revolves around two core passions: her family & saving young lives as a pediatric ER nurse. On this episode Nicole opens our eyes just in time for summer. It's not just about preaching safety, but sharing real life experiences and practicing what she preaches. Tune in to listen to what Nicole see's firsthand come through the ER, common accidents that can be prevented & important swim tips to keep our kids safe in the water.
**Trigger warning: Drowning is the leading cause of death...2024-06-051h 02Bad Wives ClubEpisode 51: Liz and Jeff's Story, Then & NowWe have Chef Jeff filling in for Laura today! We thought this would be a perfect opportunity for the original 3 musketeers to sit down and reflect on where it all began with Liz & Jeff, and the shifts in their relationship over the past 10 years. We take you back to where they first met, how their relationship took form, and how Libby was their third wheel along for the ride! Libby puts them both in the hot seat and asks them questions about their last fight, what their favorite thing is about each other, biggest challenges they've overcome as a...2024-05-2953 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 50: The One for EveryoneThis one is for the single girls, girlfriends, fiancés, wives & mamas! No matter what stage you’re at, we somehow cover it all in perhaps one of our most favorite recent episodes! We dish out some tips for our future brides, and Libby shares the best piece of advice she received from her Dad. Do weddings need to be extravagant? Do we need this fairytale wedding or does that become less important with age? We discuss the importance of having those difficult conversations PRIOR to engagement and “putting it all on the table” sooner rather than later. OH let’s not...2024-05-2258 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 49: The Five Love Languages of ChildrenIn the past we've talked about love languages, but we just recently read the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell and we think it is a MUST read for parents. We learned all about what each love language means, how to figure out which one is your child’s specific language, and how us as parents can tweak our behaviors to connect with our kids on a deeper level to keep their love tanks full.
Who knew acts of service, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation or gift gi...2024-05-1538 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 48: Toddler Sleep Solutions with Stellina FerriWelcome back Stellina! You guys loved our first episode with Stellina Feri, pediatric sleep consultant from Tweet Dreamzz, back in the fall when she gave us all the newborn and baby sleep tips & tricks, but today we're switching gears to toddlers!
Libby's son Joseph is 3.5 years old and has been sleeping in bed with her for over a year, so we're calling in the expert to help break this habit! Stellina talks to us about understanding toddlers sleep needs, introduces the concept of a nighttime routine chart, and how to transition toddlers into their own beds with a few simple...2024-05-0846 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 47: Our favorite things ATMToday we are doing some rapid fire questions about anything and everything we are loving right now! We dish out our favorite beauty and skincare products, household appliances (lol @ the little things that excite us), recent books we've read, family recipes, etc.
Libby recently read the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt which opened up a conversation about the mental illness epidemic the gen-z generation has/is going through with the boom of social media, and how the conversation of mental illness is much more broadcasted in the world we live in today...2024-05-0143 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 46: (Not so) toxic traitsToxic traits….We see them, we acknowledge them and we laugh our way through them! In this hilarious episode we talk all about our annoying, unnecessary, funny toxic traits we have. oh, and of course we have to drag our husbands down with us! Let this episode be your pure enjoyment only!
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And! Before our newest little bestie comes in June we shower Liz's sister Kelly with an Over the Moon Shower. So excited to have @puffycloudsboston setting up an incredible perfume bar with personalized engraved...2024-04-1741 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 44: The Future of Regenerative Medicine & Aesthetics Therapy with Dr. Ann DoggettToday we welcome back Dr. Ann Doggett, the founder of WholeBody Solutions in Braintree, MA which is a Hollistic Wellness Center focused on healing the body from the inside out. Dr. Ann has over 30 years of clinical experience and has helped patients across the country through chiropractic, nutrition, herbal medicine and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Ann sits down to talk with us today about the future of regenerative medicine & aesthetics therapy including but not limited to Emsculpt, PRP Fillers & Microneedling using stem cell and plant based serums. As Dr. Ann says Botox fills but doesn't lift. The team at Wholebody...2024-04-1029 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 43: A Holistic Approach to Nutrition with Dr. Ann DoggettToday we welcome Dr. Ann Doggett, the founder of WholeBody Solutions in Braintree, MA which is a Hollistic Wellness Center focused on healing the body from the inside out using natural remedies. Dr. Ann has over 30 years of clinical experience and has helped patients across the country through chiropractic, nutrition, herbal medicine and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Ann sits down to talk with us today about what essential nutrients the female body needs, as well as those of our children. For individual problems, she analyzes the origin of health issues and identifies underlying causes of symptoms, and then customizes treatment...2024-04-031h 02Bad Wives ClubEpisode 42: Lifting Lids, Raising Kids & A New Foster PupLaura & Libby openly talk about eyelid surgery that they both had done with Dr. Yoon to correct their ptosis (droopy eyelid) in their left eye. Laura talks about her fears going into surgery and the dos and don'ts of what to do beforehand. Liz and Laura share the details from their mommymoon to Aruba and why there's never going to be the perfect time to sneak away. Not only did they come back with amazing tans but after meeting a sweet homeless pup on the beach Liz decided to explore the amazing world fostering. Teaming up with the Luna...2024-03-2737 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 41: Untying the Knot & Successful Co-Parenting with Divorce Attorney Christina PashouThe word "divorce" can have a really ugly stigma attached to it, but with the right approach and simple mind shift that better days are ahead, you can "happily uncouple" and move on with your next best chapter. We talk with a top Boston divorce attorney, Christina Pashou, about the reasons why she sees couples divorcing, how to successfully co-parent and communicate with your ex, and the often misunderstood world of prenuptial agreements (and get an expert opinion on recent Real Housewives drama!)
If you're in need of a family law attorney, whether it's...2024-03-2047 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 40: Love After Trauma with Allie HershmanWe took our podcast to the mountains to make sure we didn't miss an opportunity to record with one of our best friends, Allie Hershman. Allie has been a licensed clinical therapist for a nearly a decade, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, and the co-founder of Move To Heal, which is a nonprofit organization that is just one of the many accomplishments that we are SO proud of her for.
Shortly after her engagement two years ago, her life took a turn that truly tested her mental strength, resilience and relationship. She opens up about a tragic...2024-03-1350 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 39: Mommymooning, Single Parenting & Kids Birthday PartiesWelcome back to the Bad Wives Club! Thought it would be fun to do a little life update with everything going on. Libby's in the midst of building their new house leaving her single parenting on the weekend. It can feel so empowering but also pull your hair out crazy at times. Liz & Laura get ready for their Mommymoon to Aruba, Liz's favorite place! She's explains her favorite hotels based on which vibe you're trying to achieve and in different price points.
Liam turns 4 today! So Laura talks about the big birthday plans at Great Wolf Lodge...2024-03-0622 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 38: The Happiest Place on EarthDisney, The happiest place on Earth. It's one of the most memorable places to take the family but, we also know firsthand how overwhelming it can be! We're here to tell you that it is so worth it, It just takes some planning and patience. Tune in to hear what we learned on our first trips to Disney as parents to littles, and some of the main tips & tricks especially when it comes to staying on a budget. We talk about where we stayed, pros and cons, food options, navigating the Genie+ app, packing list with some must haves...2024-02-2839 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 37: Finding Your Happy in Motherhood with Sheena MelwaniWelcome Back to the Bad Wives Club! We’re thrilled to have the incredibly talented singer-songwriter and devoted mother of two, Sheena Melwani @sheenamelwani, joining us today. Sheena caught the attention of millions on social media during the pandemic where she and her husband, @therealindiandad captured an insane audience threw their music and laughter. Tune in as we delve into the journey of finding your happiness in motherhood. We talk about embracing your own path and trusting what works for you is what’s right for you, and how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. You all kn...2024-02-2147 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 36: The Husbands Have Entered the ChatToday we have the guys Jeff Fragala, Joe Pisano and Kevin Kenney joining us in a fun Valentine's day Hot Takes episode where things start to heat up. We come up with some pretty juicy "Hot Takes" of our own, even digging into one of the most asked question we get.... about our in-laws! This episode has us laughing until we cry but also takes us down memory lane hearing our husbands versions of how we first met, said "I love you's" and how we finally got that ring.
Hot Takes!
1.) Is pretty privilege a thing? ...2024-02-141h 03Bad Wives ClubEpisode 35: Protecting Our Kids Online with Digital Health & Safety Expert Katie GreerToday we are diving DEEP into the crucial world of parenting in the digital age with our special guest, internet safety expert Katie Greer! Katie is the former director of internet safety for the MA Attorney General's Office, and was directly involved with the development of one of the first internet safety programs ever.
Katie educates us on popular but problematic apps and games (ie., call of duty and discord), and some crazy stories she's encountered on them, and WOW, we were shocked to hear what really goes on behind the icons!
...2024-02-071h 06Bad Wives ClubEpisode 34: Part 2 - You can change your life at any time - with Kelly Brabants GalloIf you loved part 1, you're going to be obsessed with part 2! We're back today with Kelly Brabants Gallo, founder and CEO of Booty by
Brabants, a size inclusive collection of high-quality athleisure
wear and Body by Brabants. Kelly is Liz’s sister and our best friend, but she’s also one of Boston's most inspirational female entrepreneurs.
Kelly got super vulnerable in this episode, as she opened up about her past struggles with body dysmorphia, one of the greatest factors that drove her to start Booty By Brabants.
We get really personal in this o...2024-01-3149 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 33: Part 1- You can change your life at any time - with Kelly Brabants GalloWELCOME Kelly Brabants Gallo! Kelly is the founder and CEO of Booty by Brabants, a size inclusive collection of high-quality athleisure wear and Body by Brabants. Kelly is Liz’s sister and our best friend, but she’s also one of Boston's most inspirational female entrepreneurs.
Kelly's story hasn't always been a fairy tale, but with hope, faith and a lot of hard work, the comeback was REAL. Kelly gets super vulnerable as she opens up about her self-healing journey after a breakup at 31 years old, and how anyone can change at any point of th...2024-01-3157 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 32: Self care, what we *actually do* and overcoming resentmentToday we dig into a ton of different topics! It's Libby's Birthday and she's getting ready to take the kids to Disney World. We explain why we take the title as "Bad Wives" and the roles our husbands play. We acknowledge our husbands love languages and talk about how we show appreciation and also possible resentments that build up in marriages. Liz explains how reading has become her version of self care while Laura focuses on relationships and Libby no longer people pleasing. We touch upon the "D" word, divorce, and we question, do opposites attract? We wrap up...2024-01-1734 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 31: Helicopter WivesAre you a control freak when it comes to the kids lunches, their outfits, packing for trips, scheduling their day, and delegating chores around the house to Dad? If you answered yes, you're a HELICOPTER WIFE. We're not so sure it's a terrible thing....but maybe we should put a little more trust in the Dads that they can get shit done without our psycho supervision! Yes, we like things done a certain way, but we're learning to let things go and give our husbands more credit that they can handle chaos just as good, even if it looks...2024-01-1030 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 30: BYE 2023!Happy New Years, BWC fam! We're back with a fun new episode
where we recap our holiday break. Libby explores LEGO Discovery Center Boston with Joseph where they have everything from rides to a LEGO 4D Cinema. Liz and Laura break down their NYC trip with their families starting with The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City followed by lunch and The Sugar Factory and then The Sloomoo Institute where they make our own slime. Feeling greatful we talk about what we're bringing into 2024. But before we dive into all that - we got into a random but interesting conversation...2024-01-0937 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 29: Q&A from Santa to Strip ClubsWe love a Q&A episode! We're answering a handful of great questions you all submitted, covering some baby mama talk about temper tantrums and keeping busy in the winter months, upcoming holidays, dating advice (specifically our take on friends with benefits & cheaters...!), wedding planning, dealing with inflation, prioritizing the important people in your life, self care, and last but not least, STRIP CLUBS.
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Follow us on TikTok: @badwivesclub2023-12-2048 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 28: What to expect in the first yearIt's hard to believe that our babies are already ONE! Delilah and Rocco just turned one, so we're reflecting back on this past year by discussing our biggest challenges, what we've learned, our favorite stages, and our best advice for expecting first time moms. We talk about timing of milestones (or lack thereof LOL) and trending things we did and didn't do with our little ones, such as baby lead weaning. We also talk about our experiences on introducing siblings and our different views hospital visits. We give a gentle reminder that all babies are SO different! Do what...2023-12-1335 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 27: What we take vs. leave from our parents' parenting stylesLet's start off by saying we had the BEST upbringings and wouldn't change it for the world. However, we're raising children in a completely different time, which calls for some change! Today the three of us share a little insight on our upbringings and what we really valued that we'll carry on with our own. We talk about everything from gentle parenting, disciplining in public, sticking with sports/activities, "empty threats," daycare, and so much more. We learn something new everyday, and have so much respect for all the mamas out there no matter what your style may be!2023-12-0644 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 26: We are never truly alone with Spirit TiffToday we discuss the spiritual, physical & emotional sides of grief. If you’re feeling the weight during this holiday season & missing a loved one, our hearts truly go out to you. As @spirittiff says, you are never truly alone. Today we have Tiffany Rice (aka @spirittiff) to help us navigate grief during this holiday season.
Spirit Tiff has an incredible ability to connect with loved ones in spirit. She’s dedicated her life’s work to provide this healing modality of comfort and validation to those going through grief. If you’re interested in reaching out to Tiff, her website is https...2023-11-2949 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 25: HOT TAKES part 2!We're back with part 2 of our Friday game night recording with our two guests, Kristen & Jeff! We were having too much fun, so we had to continue on with these hot takes while the pumpkin beers were flowin!
HOT TAKES!
1. Workplace dating is appropriate
2. Someone calling their boyfriend "daddy" is creepy
3. Money can buy you happiness
4.Marriage proposals should not be done in public
5. It's unmanly to cry
6. Everyone has a soulmate (Laura has us LOL'ing with her theory that there's a lid for every pot...2023-11-2250 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 24: HOT TAKES Part 1!You know we love a Friday night recording! We have TWO guests joining us for this hilarious game night, Jeff Fragala and Kristen Anastos, Liz's husband and sister! We answer the following hot takes, which will either make you LOL with the stories we share or think "hmmm" with the perspectives given. We had way too much fun with this game so we kept it going and delivering it in two parts!
HOT TAKES!
1. men have it easier than women
2. The skincare industry is a scam
3. Liking someone’s thirst trap on Instagram is a form of che...2023-11-1549 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 23: Mom bladder problemsThis week is a short but sweet episode, starting off with a weekend recap of Libby’s anniversary dinner at Limani in Chestnut Hill. Laura has us all laughing about her story about getting pulled over after peeing her pants driving back from Boston! And to top it off, she had a full CO2 mask on after visiting Jenny Grande at Meredith Lane Aesthetics for a Moxi laser treatment, a Biopeel and a little BBL around her chin.
We touch on kids in sports and some fun upcoming plans.
We discuss a few "hot takes" on...2023-11-0834 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 22: Breaking the Silence on Pregnancy Loss with Ashlee FeldmanTodays episode is with Jam'n 94.5's radio host, mom & bad wife, Ashlee Feldman! This is a vulnerable conversation and we dedicate it to all of our listeners who are feeling alone right now while navigating similar pregnancy struggles. Ashlee suffered in silence for too long from her past miscarriages. She realized that opening up & connecting with other women in her shoes has been her best therapy. We’re so grateful she chose to share her story with us, and as a podcast that constantly praises mothers/motherhood, we felt like we had to shine light on the not-so talked about is...2023-11-011h 03Bad Wives ClubEpisode 21: Ready or NotToday starts off with a quick venting session amongst us ladies, sharing some stories over the weekend where our husbands pushed us to the edge! Then we dive right into our most requested topic - when we knew we wanted a second (or third), and what the transition was like bringing each new baby home. Liz gives us her overview of what pregnancy and life was like with her first, and the different dynamics between two siblings age differences. Laura tried for a few months with her first but had a huge surprise when she put it on pause for...2023-10-2544 minBad Wives ClubEpisode TWENTY! Q&A Style
Hello episode 20 !! The last Q&A was so fun, we are doing it again! Ya'll were interested in what shows we are watching, where we love to shop (even though you know our universal go to is @bootybybrabants). Liz shares an amazing pro tip she uses when styling certain pieces. One of the most asked question we frequently get is, where do we meet mom friends?! Libby has some insight on where to go, and Laura talks all about how you should consider meeting new mom friends like dating - with intention! We hit on some major mom wins, and t...2023-10-1852 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 19: Tips & Tricks from a Pediatric Sleep ConsultantWelcome to the bad wives club, Stellina! Today we have Stellina Ferri from tweet dreamzz on, sharing all the tips for newborns and toddlers sleep habits and schedules! Stellina is a certified pediatric sleep consultant, a mom to 2.5 year old twin girls and a 1 year old son. She talks about her sleep (or lack thereof) experience, and her positive outlook on NICU babies. As a once sleep deprived mom, as I’m sure you can all imagine with TWINS, she’s passionate about helping newborns, toddlers and young kids get consolidated nights sleep, take predictable naps, transition from the crib to b...2023-10-111h 05Bad Wives ClubEpisode 18: Time to take the trash outThis episode starts out with a little Jenny B recap, lip flips, an upcoming trip to NYC, and how we 10/10 recommend taking your kids to see the new paw patrol movie. Then we dive deep into today's topic - removing toxicity from your life. One major take away from this episode is that toxicity doesn’t always mean or relate to a person! It can be a bad habit, energy, excuses, negative self talk, etc. We discuss all these different types of toxicity, real life examples we've dealt with, and how we got through them.
If you loved this episode, le...2023-10-0449 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 17: Girl talk with Jenny Belichick!Today we have an NFL Patriots Wife and mom of four, Jenny Belichick! Her husband, Steve Belichick, is the linebackers coach and an incredible dad but Jenny is the real MVP in our eyes. She tells the story of how her and Steve met at college, her family back home in Baltimore, her time playing professional Lacrosse and their beautiful family (Jenny's oldest, Blakely, is almost 7, Hayes is 3, Quincy 1.5, and Rocco is 6 months old). She describes what her village looks like, shares some great advice about not putting too much pressure on yourself, and that it's okay to ask fo...2023-09-271h 04Bad Wives ClubEpisode 16: Aruba recapBack to reality! We start off with our crazy week of getting back to the chaos of family life. Liz was pleasantly surprised with JJ’s kindergarten teacher, and we hear about him and Kiki’s first weeks back to school. Do kids get clicky at this young of an age? We discuss our opinions and how they're adapting to making new friends. Liz discusses how she helps JJ when he gets frustrated, using "confidence builders". We do a little recap on our best friend Kelly’s wedding and some of our favorite parts of the trip! We love LOVE...2023-09-2031 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 15: Kindergarten Jitters & Parenting PressuresIn todays episode we are talking about our anxieties of leaving the kids (or in Liz's case, taking them with her) while we are away in Aruba. JJ and Kiki are heading into their first week of KINDERGARTEN, although Laura is missing Kiki's first day, and JJ is missing his first week...is that bad?! Absolutely not. Then we get into the pressure of sports and activities for kids, and us parents accepting what may or may not be what we wanted for them, and letting them tell us what there true passion and interests are and letting them go...2023-09-1338 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 14: Mile High Club, Makeup & Misc. Talk!In this episode Libby opens up with a scary asthma attack Joseph had in the middle of the night. We then go into the excitement for Kelly’s wedding and all of the planning it takes when traveling with the kids. We talk about the type of airport people we are, like how Liz goes straight for the bar, Libby needs her snacks and Laura’s just curious about the mile high club. When we return from our trip, the big kids, JJ and Kiera, start kindergarten! We share our pits and peaks of the summer, and all 3 declared that July was...2023-09-0644 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 13: You asked, we answered!Let's get into the first Q&A segment with us! Liz starts us out with a hilarious story about a girl from her husband's past and how Liz is the ultimate internet FBI agent. We had SO many great questions sent in, so thank you for submitting! We hit on: at what age do we stop bathing boy & girl children together; how often you should check in on your friends on maternity leave; how the three of us met; advice for our single girlies; how we keep a healthy lifestyle; transitioning to multiples, and what we think is the...2023-08-3046 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 12: Thrive or Survive? The Fourth TrimesterToday we start off with some fun details on Liz's sister Kelly's bridal shower, and then we get into talking about the self care we’ve been doing lately! We've all been going to H2T in Franklin, MA to see our girl Kelsey, for all things like facials, laser, lip fillers! After that, we get into the topic for the day - the 4th trimester! The one that a lot of moms forget and don’t talk enough about. We talk all about the good and bad that we learned along the way, and share some helpful tips to help...2023-08-2344 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 11: Labor, delivery & what's in our hospital bagsSo we know you've heard one of Laura's birth stories, but today we get into all the details of Liz & Libby's (and also Laura's!) birth stories. Liz tells us the story about how her water broke & her experience with delivering her first son, JJ. Libby compares her experiences of having both a vaginal (with a little help from a vacuum) and a c-section. Laura thought she had food poisoning but really it’s just her body getting ready for delivery. The three of us all had such different experiences and we share them with you so that you can pr...2023-08-1638 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 10: Get To Know Us, Part 2!This week our episode took an unexpected turn! Lauras Midwest valley girl accent is explained through her adoption and crazy 23andMe story. Liz explains her "Brady Bunch" family, and the history of her Irish father and Brazilian mom. Her upbringing and childhood is so unique but is a true definition of diversity. Libby talks about her tiny but mighty fam from Rhode Island and the traditions they have together. 2023-08-0925 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 9: The Rules & ExceptionsThis episode starts off with an epic story from Laura (& how her husband found out her breastmilk tasted like cereal, ha!), and some good laughs at ourselves for jinxing the kids’ good sleeping habits. Liz talks about the "hair flip" advice she got from a nutritionist and how she gets back on track with a detox routine she swears by.We then dive into the topic of this episode, which is all the rules society gives us, and when we see fit for exceptions. The “rules” relate to relationships, finances, kids, nutrition, etc. For some reason we can't stop l...2023-08-0252 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 8: Botox, Birthdays and Baby loveThis week we are away enjoying the summer on The Cape, so here's an episode we pre-recorded Memorial Day weekend! We talk about Laura and Liz's daughters recent birthdays (Adri, 4 and Kiki, 5) and all the details of their celebrations. We dive into our selfcare, from botox to emsculpt, some of our favorite products, and everything in between. Libby was diagnosed with Crohns & colitis just weeks before her wedding, and she discusses how she navigates and controls her symptoms. We also discuss the reality of your life changing with babies, but how becoming a mother is the BEST chapter of your...2023-07-2645 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 7: Why buy the cow?Today we are answering your questions! So many of you were curious about Libby and Laura's online dating experience and when we removed ourselves from the apps. We also are answering your specific relationship questions for Laura, our very own matchmaker and dating coach. Laura talks about putting our walls down and opening ourselves up, while also sharing her rule of thumb when it comes to texting after the date. Libby who has a background in divorce law talks about getting back out there with children & Liz shares Jeff’s advice of how you know your person is the one...2023-07-1939 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 6: Tips & TearsIf you had one piece of advice for a new mom, what would it be? The three of us talk about all the things we wish we knew before entering motherhood and what you can expect throughout the journey. Libby talks about pumping/breastfeeding vs. formula and her postpartum body struggles. Liz talks about how she’s getting out of her funk, relationship resentments and her breastfeeding journey and Laura gets into leaving the “baby” stage and opens up about Liam’s traumatic birth story.
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Today we wanted to touch base in real time! We are beyond grateful for all the love & support we’ve received this past week, so we wanted to give a huge thank you to the thousands of listeners who tuned in! Today is Liz’s birthday (happy birthday to americas baby!) so we talk about her goals for year 32, and also have a fun life update Laura shares for her month of July!
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Follow us on instagram...2023-07-0532 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 4: Hungover & Talking TantrumsYou’ve heard us at our best and now you get to hear us at our worst, well not really… just hungover. We get to critique a new item on the Dunkin menu, talk all about temper tantrums in public and how we try to manage their feelings and ours. Liz dives into occupational therapy and how it significantly helped her family adjust to big emotions because as we’ve learned over the years each of our kids need different ways of parenting.
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Follow us on instagram...2023-07-0536 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 3: Get to know us!Today we bring it back to how the three of us met each other, how we met our husbands, and how we got to where we are today. We get real and honest with things we may not have ever admitted to in the past, and share some juicy dating stories (a gay pornstar… say what?!). We get to discuss how we accentuate the positives in our lives, whether it’s giving positive affirmations to our kids OR our husbands.
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Follow us on instagram @badwivesclubpodcast and on tiktok @badwivesclub2023-06-2830 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 2: Love Languages & Post Partum RageOur very own relationship expert and matchmaker, Laura Kenney, gives us all the details on love languages and the importance of knowing both you and your partners love language, how you can strengthen your relationship by keeping these languages in mind, and saying YES more! We talk about our favorite type of date nights and how we can (or NEED) to make the time for them. Liz talks about her major bust of a surprise plan she had for her husband and shares the best piece of relationship advice she’s ever got. Libby gets vulnerable and opens up about her...2023-06-2825 minBad Wives ClubEpisode 1: Mom Guilt & Who's the Baddest Wife?!Welcome to episode one! This is our very first recording, so bare with us - we get better each time! We jump right in celebrating Libby’s win of merging both boys into the same room, woo! We get into the constant daily struggles of mom guilt - how and when we feel it the most, whether it’s dealing with vacations away from the kids, or a simple 2 hour break that’s a ticking time bomb. We discuss everything from the struggles of social media comparison, to how we are as wives and household management, and everything in between. Two of...2023-06-2825 min
Bad Wives ClubTrailer: Welcome to the Bad Wives Club!Welcome to the Bad Wives Club! We’re your hosts, Libby Liz & Laura and we’re here to talk about the good, the bad, and the real life of millennial moms and marriages. We’re three best friends that bring our phone conversations to real life – mom talk, venting, validations, and everything in between. Tune in to our weekly podcast to hear all about our day to day lives of working millennial moms trying to figure it the fuck out, all while living our BEST lives.
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