Bad Wives Club
Bad Wives Club is hosted by best friends Libby and Liz, who bring their candid phone conversations to listeners. They discuss the good, bad, and real aspects of marriage and motherhood, drawing on over 15 years of friendship. The show focuses on their experiences as working moms juggling daily life without pretending to have all the answers. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
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 of instant gratification, teaching kids responsibility, and getting them involved in household chores.
Liz shares how her Skylight calendar is helping organize family routines and motivate her kids to pitch in. We compare chore charts and re
Kelly Brabants Part 2: The Collection She Never Gave Up On | 118
This is part two of our conversation with our sister and BFF, Kelly Brabants Gallo, founder and CEO of Booty by Brabants. In part one, Kelly opened up about her journey into motherhood and marriage, her wellness approach as a new mom, and her grief and healing after losing her baby girl Celine in 2024. So many of you have reached out to us & Kelly with the most heartfelt DMs telling us it gave
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 motherhood, infant loss, miscarriage, trying to conceive, and pregnancy after loss.
Kelly shares what her fitness routine looks like today, including how she maximizes a short 20-minute workout, adjusts movement for different bodies and seasons of
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 back-to-school routines, mom anxiety, and sharing the morning chaos with our husbands. We’re answering your parenting questions, catching up on Liz’s Italy trip, and figuring out this new season of motherhood together.
This week on Bad Wives
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 different perspective on waiting for “someday.”
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Jeff Fragala are talking about:
• Grief after losing both parents and how loss changes your priorities
• Prioritizing yo
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 important discussion about postpartum mental health, recognizing warning signs, and helping mothers feel safe asking for support.
SPECIAL GUEST: Alexandria “Allie” Hershman, licensed clinical therapist
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Li
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 that can exist at once: anticipation, anxiety, and the bittersweet reality of leaving your baby.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• Returning to work after maternity leave and navigating mom guilt
• Th
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 invitation feels like another thing on the to-do list.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• Feeling too tired to socialize while juggling kids, the house, and everyday life
• Mom guilt, saying no to pla
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 first coffee to the last bedtime, while juggling two very different schedules.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• Working-mom summer routines: balancing work, camp drop-offs, and pick-ups
• Life at home
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’ independence, screen time, and the everyday decisions that don’t come with a handbook.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby talk about:
• When we’d let kids play outside without parents and use public bathrooms alone
• Our different parenting styl
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 responsibility, and the relationship strain that can come with having the kids home full-time. Plus, beauty favorites and embracing life in our thirties.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• Raising gratef
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 families. Libby is also soaking up her final weeks of maternity leave before heading back to work.
This week on Bad Wives Club, we're talking about:
• Summer travel plans for Cape Cod, Italy, and Aruba
• Vacation packing and finding local adven
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 the habits that support long-term wellness. We’re exploring her perspective on these topics and why a trending product isn’t the whole picture.
SPECIAL GUEST: Courtney Little, holistic nutritionist
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala +
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 right now. What starts with clean houses and quiet mornings turns into a deeper conversation about grief, perspective, and being present.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• A spotless house versus stres
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 inspire Little Sparks Project. Alongside board member Amanda Sarkis, we’re talking about motherhood, navigating medical challenges, and teaching our kids to meet differences with kindness.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Megan Tanna, founder of Little Sparks Proj
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.
Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are catching up on:
• Mother’s Day and the chaos of end-of-school activities• Parenting overwhelm and the pressure to do everything for everyone• Setting boundaries, saying no, and asking for help• Welcoming Liz’s
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 postpartum, and we’re catching up on life after baby and the village helping us through it.
On this episode of Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano get into:
• Liz’s Nashville trip and meeting Alix Earle• Being there for the taping of Earle Meet
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 share their personal perspectives on deciding whether to have another baby and what being “done” means to them.
This week on Bad Wives Club, we’re talking about:
• Our most-asked question: how do you know when you’re done having kids?• Our pe
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 wardrobe that doesn’t quite feel like her. From postpartum body changes to a very expensive Aritzia trip, we’re talking about finding your style when so much of life has changed.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talkin
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 making meals easier, Libby’s very memorable laser treatment, and the reality TV marriage drama we couldn’t leave alone.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby are talking about:
• Realistic food and wellness routines for busy moms• How Nutr
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 reactions, first impressions, and the conversations we’d be having in the group chat anyway.
SPECIAL GUEST: Laura Kenney
Liz + Libby reunite with Laura to talk about:
• Summer House drama involving West, Amanda, Kyle, and Ciara• First impressi
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 together, what was said, what was felt, and the moments that will stay with her forever.
Through grief, shock, and heartbreak, Liz reflects on how this experience profoundly impacted her perspective and ultimately led to a restoration of he
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 previous postpartum struggles, including rage, and what’s been different this time around. We talk about improving communication with our husbands, finding a rhythm as a team, sleeping schedule at night, and finally feeling like we’re on the
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 past few weeks.
Libby shares Sonny’s full birth story, the big gender surprise that made her a proud mom of three boys, and what the first month of postpartum life has really been like this time around. We talk about the newborn bubble, the
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 somewhere in between, this one’s for you. You sent in your questions, and Liz is answering them all in an honest, unfiltered way—from what she’s manifesting for 2026 to the transitions from one to two to three kids, and everything in between acr
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 start her own practice—and how difficult moments pushed her to get honest about what needed to change. We’re talking about finding your direction, reconnecting in marriage, and making room for yourself amid kids, work, and everyone else’s need
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 arrival of their baby or setting up a baby registry!
We had an amazing time visiting Ana's new showroom in Hingham, MA, where Libby was able to test out and have a "hands on" experience with SO many different types of strollers to really get
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 celebrity spirit medium Tiffany Rice to talk about energetic shifts, the weight of motherhood, manifestation, and what’s coming next.
Tiffany explains how 2025 was the Year of the Snake, which was all about shedding: releasing old versions of
Women'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 honest conversation about women’s health, stress, and the nervous system, and the small, realistic shifts that help you feel better without overhauling your entire life.
SPECIAL GUEST: Courtney Little, holistic nutritionist and founder of Courtn
Our 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 reflect on the wins, the losses, and the truth that not every year needs big wins to be meaningful.
This week on Bad Wives Club, we're talking about:
The wins, the losses, and the lessons of 2025
Why a meaningful year doesn’t have to be
Christmas 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, teacher gifts, Santa logistics, and all the seasonal expectations nobody agrees on.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby are talking about:
Christmas decor before Thanksgiving: festive or illegal?
The Ralph Lauren holiday aesthetic—into i
Third 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 behavior, why girls’ nights are essential self-care, and a full recap of their latest GNO.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Third-trimester frustrations and classic dad-in-the-hospital behavior (the snor
Splitting 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 battle with gingerbread houses, and the great Elf on the Shelf debate (Libby swears she’s anti-elf… we’ll see).
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Splitting the holidays between both husbands’ famil
Overwhelmed 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 when this season is just… a lot. Plus a mindset reset, a birthday recap, and a listener question on early ADHD signs.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Feeling overwhelmed—and how each of us gets bac
Finding 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 the Dana-Farber mammogram van for being under 40. It’s a powerful reminder to advocate for yourself and take charge of your health at any age.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Halloween prep and kee
Trying 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 half, she’s been through the highs and lows of trying to conceive, the endless ovulation strips, fertility apps, and emotional rollercoasters that come with it , and two miscarriages along the way. Since she is now pregnant & in a good
Disney 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 rides, and Liz’s very first time at Universal Studios. All the silly details and funny stories included.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Where they stayed: off-property at the Omni Champions Gate
Allie 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 kid-friendly Ollie & Friends Podcast. Then we revisit the powerful conversation that first introduced you to Allie’s story of resilience.
SPECIAL GUEST: Allie Hershman, returning guest, certified therapist and friend of the show
This week on
Fragala 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 bootcamp” cutting screens and sugar. It’s the other side’s perspective on making everyday family life work.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Jeff Fragala are talking about:
Jeff’s new job and
Marriage 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 other side, still standing and still married. It’s an honest catch-up about family life, kids’ habits, and choosing to lead with love.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
A candid recap of a hard seas
The 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 fall. From school drop-off outfits to PTA participation, we have opinions—and we want yours, too.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
• Back-to-school routines and why September feels like a reset
• Clo
Preschool 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 the scary reality of parenting in the age of technology.
This week, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are digging into:
How the littles handled their first week of preschool
Youth sports and the struggles that come with them
Netflix’s Unknown
Back-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 off to pre-K.
On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:
Recapping the final weeks of summer—Cape days and slow days
Liz’s Harwich vacation rental (and why booking direct beats the fees)
Pre-K jitters for Delilah and Rocco
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Friendship 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 distance without turning anyone into a villain—with real listener messages woven in.
Here’s what Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are getting into this week:
Avoiding drama vs. avoiding people—where’s the line?
How to say “no” when your social b
Manifesting 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 the first time and both protect their peace in their 30s.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Big-picture life goals and next summer’s dream plans
Libby dips a toe into manifestation and the spiritu
The 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 learned to support her sister this past year, before we lighten it up with pop culture.
This week, Liz + Libby are digging into:
What The Summer I Turned Pretty quietly taught us about grief
How Liz is doing, and being a support system for
Summer 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 clawing structure back.
On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:
Summer burnout and life feeling totally out of control
The kind of moms we are right now (no judgment)
How we plan to get back on track
Liz on building trust w
Potty 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 honest about drop-off tears and the newborn stage.
Here’s what Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are getting into this week:
Potty-training real talk: what we’ve done and what’s next for our 2.5-year-olds
Delilah starting preschool and survivi
The 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 very real talk about the mental load.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Life in the “threenager” era with Delilah and Rocco (tantrums and all)
Liz vents about recent husband moments (yes, the pe
Threenager 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 reflects on the year, the threenager stage, and husbands who somehow gaslight us.
This week, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are digging into:
Liz turns 34 and looks back on the past year
Parenting two threenagers—and handling it differently this
Karen 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 to the Karen Read verdict.
On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:
Our official start to summer
Sibling dynamics: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Reactions to the Karen Read verdict—with a little local perspective
COME HA
Beauty + 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, wellness finds, drinks, supplements and everyday products actually worth buying.
Consider this your Bad Wives Club group chat recommendation list: the products we’re using, rebuying and telling our friends about.
In This Episode
Liz + Libby get in
Finding 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 growth, motherhood, marriage, work, friendships and relationships — and how our confidence changes through every stage of life. Spoiler: sometimes you really do have to fake it ’til you make it.
We’re sharing how we’ve grown, where we’ve found con
Best-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 “what’s your favorite color?” We’re getting into friendship, relationships, judgment, unpopular opinions, our biggest annoyances, signs we’re spiraling and the things we may—or may not—have kept from each other.
Some answers are sweet. Some are su
Solo 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 share what’s new with Body By Brabants.
On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:
Libby’s first-ever stretch of solo parenting while Joe was away
The week’s Karen Read trial bombshells (and those “expert” witnesses)
Exciting
Summer 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 less, and actually slowing down to enjoy the season.
Here’s what Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are getting into this week:
A new approach to summer: less pressure to match everyone else’s plans
Why slow, peaceful mornings matter more than a pa
Reality 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 communication shifts that made their marriages easier.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
What it really looks like to ask for help without losing your mind
Why expecting them to just “know” isn
Karen Read Retrial, Week 2: Kristen Anastos' Local Perspective | 62
You asked for it: Liz brings her sister Kristen on to break down week two of the Karen Read retrial. A self-appointed “stay-home juror,” Kristen serves up sharp observations and a true local’s perspective on the case gripping their hometown.
SPECIAL GUEST: Kristen Anastos, Liz’s sister
This week, Liz + Kristen are digging into:
Recapping the wild second week of Commonwealth v. Karen Read
The
Fatherhood, Personal Growth & Gratitude with Jeff Fragala | 61
The new season’s first guest is a familiar face—Jeff Fragala. In a heartfelt birthday episode, Liz and Jeff talk fatherhood, personal growth, and the values that shape their family, from morning routines to advice for their younger selves.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband
On this episode, Liz + Jeff Fragala cover:
Jeff’s personal growth, discipline, and self-sufficiency
Morning rout
Q&A Part 2 - Newborn Visitors & Feeling Like Yourself Postpartum | 60
Back in the listener-questions hot seat. Liz + Libby get honest about the newborn stage—managing visitors, going from one kid to two, and how long it really took to feel like themselves again, mind and body.
Here’s what the Bad Wives are getting into this week:
Handling family and friends during the newborn stage
Tips for transitioning from one to two kids
How long it took to feel like ours
Q&A Part 1 - Making Friends, Workout Motivation & Wardrobe Staples | 59
First, some big news: Booty By Brabants is opening a North Shore store! Then Liz + Libby dig into a batch of listener questions—making “wife” friends, timeless wardrobe staples, and how Liz glamorizes a workout to actually get to the gym.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:
Booty By Brabants’ new North Shore location
How to make “wife” friends as an adul
Mom Guilt: Work-Life Balance & Making Time for Yourself | 58
We’re breaking up with mom guilt. Liz + Libby toss out the pressure to “do it all” and make the case for taking time for yourself—career goals, a solo gym session, or just a hot coffee no one touches.
This week, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are digging into:
Breaking up with the guilt around taking time for yourself
Chasing career and business goals without apology
Our honest takes on work-li
FAFO Parenting, Screen Time and Ditching the Pacifier | 57
A frazzled morning sets the tone. Liz + Libby get into screen time, rough-and-tumble boy play, and their honest take on “FAFO” parenting—plus Delilah’s big pacifier breakup and the great Fragala dog escape.
On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:
Screen time, iPads, rough play, and sibling relationships
“FAFO” parenting—and why none of us are the gentlest
Catholic vs. public scho
Finding Your Mom Squad, Vegas & Raising Confident Kids | 56
How many stories can we fit into 30 minutes? A lot. Liz recaps solo parenting while her husband was “working” in Vegas, leaning on her mom village—and shares a heart-warming story about her son handling friendship dynamics with confidence.
Here’s what Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are getting into this week:
Solo parenting with a strong community of moms around you
A proud story of her son being
Why We Took a Podcast Break & What's Next for Bad Wives Club | 55
We’re BACK. After an unexpected nine-month pause, Liz + Libby return as two peas on the pod—with a heartfelt thank-you and life update from BWC founder Laura before they take the mic on what’s next.
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby are talking about:
A huge thank-you and life update from BWC founder Laura
The major life changes of the past nine months
Why we took the break—and how w
Quick Pause
A little BWC update: we're going to take a short break from the podcast, but we'll 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 and our hearts are elsewhere. Thank you all so much for your understanding and support. We appreciate you and will be back when
Motherhood & Accepting Help with Jenny Belichick, Part 2 | 54
Jenny B is back for part two, and we’re switching to mom talk—starting with the thought of a FIFTH kid and why society doesn’t make big families like it used to. Jenny shares the stay-at-home perspective and what real support actually looks like.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jenny Belichick
This week, Liz, Libby + Laura are digging into:
The idea of a fifth kid—and why big families are rarer now
Jenny’s st
Jenny Belichick on Leaving the Patriots & Moving to Seattle, Part 1 | 53
One of the baddest baddies is back for the end of an era. After 12 years and 5 Super Bowls, Jenny Belichick and her family are trading New England for Seattle—and she’s getting candid about the goodbye, the “Dynasty” doc, and what she’ll miss most.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jenny Belichick
On this episode, Liz, Libby + Laura cover:
Saying goodbye to New England after 12 years and 5 Super Bowls
Her take
Kids’ Summer Safety & Swimming with ER Nurse Nicole Kenney | 52
Just in time for pool season, pediatric ER nurse Nicole Kenney opens our eyes to summer safety—not by preaching, but by sharing what she sees firsthand and the swim tips every parent should hear.
SPECIAL GUEST: Nicole Kenney, pediatric ER nurse
Here’s what Liz, Libby + Laura are getting into this week:
What a pediatric ER nurse sees come through the doors
Common accidents that are preventable
Marriage After 10 Years: Liz & Jeff's Story, Then and Now | 51
Chef Jeff fills in today for a special one: the original crew reflects on where it all began for Liz and Jeff. From their first meeting to ten years of marriage, Libby puts them both in the hot seat.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband
This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby are talking about:
Where Liz and Jeff first met—and how Libby was the third wheel
How their relationship took s
Before Marriage & Babies: The Conversations Worth Having | 50
This one’s for the single girls, the fiancés, the wives, and the mamas—somehow we cover it all. Liz, Libby + Laura dish wedding-day tips, the conversations worth having before you get engaged, and plenty of Bravo drama.
This week, Liz, Libby + Laura are digging into:
Tips for future brides (and the best advice from Libby’s dad)
Do weddings need to be extravagant—or does that fade with age?
The 5 Love Languages of Children: Connecting with Your Kids | 49
We just read a parenting book we can’t stop recommending. The crew unpacks The 5 Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell—how to spot your child’s love language and keep their little love tanks full.
On this episode, Liz, Libby + Laura cover:
What each of the five love languages actually means
How to figure out your child’s specific love language
Small ways to tw
Getting Your Toddler into Their Own Bed with Stellina Ferri | 48
Stellina’s back on the pod—and this time it’s all about toddlers. After her popular newborn-sleep episode, pediatric sleep consultant Stellina Ferri returns to help Libby break the co-sleeping habit and get her 3.5-year-old into his own bed.
SPECIAL GUEST: Stellina Ferri, pediatric sleep consultant at Tweet Dreamzz
Here’s what Liz, Libby + Laura are getting into this week:
Understanding toddler
Episode 47: Our favorite things ATM
Today 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
Episode 46: (Not so) toxic traits
Toxic 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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Episode 45: Liz & Laura Talk Raising "Big Kids"
Our girl Libby is out with strep and parent teacher conferences were last week so it seems like the perfect time to talk about JJ and Kiera's Kindergarten year and all the crazy things we're learning on the way. Liz and Laura dig into organizing new playdates, haircuts, riding the school bus, summer plans and entering their "sports mom" era.
And! Before our newest little bestie comes in June we
Episode 44: The Future of Regenerative Medicine & Aesthetics Therapy with Dr. Ann Doggett
Today 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 futu
Episode 43: A Holistic Approach to Nutrition with Dr. Ann Doggett
Today 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 to
Episode 42: Lifting Lids, Raising Kids & A New Foster Pup
Laura & 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
Episode 41: Untying the Knot & Successful Co-Parenting with Divorce Attorney Christina Pashou
The 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 mis
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