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Off Stage and On DutyHoliday Triggers & How to Handle Them — with Sam BerettaIn this special interview, Ray and Rhy sit down with licensed therapist — and fellow Stage Wife — Sam Beretta to talk about something we all feel this time of year: holiday triggers. From family dynamics to shifting expectations to the whirlwind of tour schedules, Sam helps us understand what’s actually happening in our nervous system when stress hits, and how to regulate it with simple, practical tools.With honesty, humor, and the wisdom of someone who lives this life too, Sam breaks down why the holidays can feel overwhelming and how to find peace in the mi...
2025-11-2155 minOff Stage and On DutyThe Beauty and Biology of BelongingEver wondered why community feels like medicine, especially when life on the road feels lonely? In this episode, Rhy and Ray dive deep into the science and spirit of sisterhood for women in the touring world.With a sprinkle of anthropology, a dash of psychology, and plenty of real-life stories, they explore why we’re literally wired for connection and how sisterhood can protect your heart, health, and peace.You’ll hear about:🧠 The anthropology of connection (and why we need our people)💬 The psychology behind the “loneliness epidemic”🤝 The sociology of sisterhood (and r...
2025-11-0731 minOff Stage and On DutyLicensed to Listen: A Conversation with Therapist and Stage Wife Sam Beretta.This week on Offstage & On Duty, Rhy and Ray sit down with licensed therapist Sam Beretta—a woman who not only understands the world of mental health but lives the life of a Stage Wife herself. Sam brings both her clinical expertise and personal experience to the table, unpacking the unique emotional challenges of holding down the fort while your spouse is on the road. From boundaries and burnout to connection and community, this conversation is as real as it gets.It’s rich, relatable, and truly one you don’t want to miss.Sam Berett...
2025-10-1046 minOff Stage and On DutyRe-entry and Victim MentalityRhy and Ray get real about the trap of victim thinking — from the excuses that hold us back to the messy re-entry moments when husbands return from the road. They share how building habits, owning responsibility, and stepping into your authority as an independent woman can transform not just your own life, but your marriage too.Connect with Stage Wives: Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Private Facebook group Follow us on TikTok
2025-09-2634 minOff Stage and On DutyLonely But Not AloneFeeling invisible? You’re not the only one. In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, Ray and Rhy get real about loneliness — the kind that sneaks in when the house is loud with kids but quiet with connection. We’ll talk about the difference between solitude and isolation, how to recognize when you’ve slipped into that isolating headspace, and practical ways to reclaim your peace and build connection, even when your spouse is on the road. We couldn’t hold this one back until September — trust us, you’ll understand once you listen.Connect with Stage Wiv...
2025-08-2924 minOff Stage and On DutyTaming the Thought SpiralWhen your husband’s on the road and the house is quiet, your thoughts can get loud—and not in a good way. In this episode, Ray and Rhy unpack how to stop the mental free-fall we call the “thought spiral.” Through Scripture, relatable tour-wife stories, and tools from Dr. David Burns’ The Feeling Good Handbook, they share practical ways to take your thoughts captive, reframe anxiety, and speak truth to yourself when worry takes over. You’ll laugh (because you’ve been there), maybe tear up (because it’s real), and walk away with a toolkit of simple techni...
2025-08-1530 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: Nobody / Trance / Encanto / Down With Love / Dope Love Sick / Don't Look Up / Grand Piano / Johnny Mnemonic / Bad WordsOn this episode: Sequels and reboots a-plenty, Aquaman behind the wheel, and Texas Chainsaw’s V-O homage. Plus Peter Dinklage cancels The Brother’s Grimm, Ron Perlman is old as fuck, and Nick Cage embraces his teen angst for Dracula. The Batman poster, The quest for no posters, Zodiac, The Riddler, The man in the Iron Mask, Name, Jason Mom, Fast and the Furious 10, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Somoan, Dune, Sweet Girl, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Vin Diesel, XXX, Be Cool, Andre 3000, Andre Benjamin, Paul Walker, Travis Scott, Fetty Wap, Da Baby, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Boss Baby, United Arab Emira...
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