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Bad Wives Club
Bad Wives Club
Author: Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano
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Welcome to The Bad Wives Club! We’re Libby & Liz — two best friends bringing our phone conversations straight to your speakers. We talk about the good, the bad, and the real life of marriage and motherhood. We’ve been through it all together for over 15 years—growing up, growing families, and figuring out life one stage at a time. We’re not professionals, just two moms keeping it real and leaving the expert advice to, well… the experts. Tune in weekly to hear all about how we juggle our daily lives as working moms, all while confidently NOT doing it all (*insert husband here*)!
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This week, Libby is in her third trimester and very much in her “everything my husband does is a personal attack” era. We dive into all the classic dad-in-the-hospital behaviors, stealing the hospital snacks, casually eating a full meal while you're in labor, and of course… the snoring. Always the snoring.Then we shift into why girls’ nights are basically essential self-care. Even when you don’t feel like going, they somehow turn into the best nights, and ours absolutely did. We give a full recap of our latest GNO.We also talk about the movies we’ve seen lately (Zootopia, Wicked, and King of Kings — quite the mix) and finish things off with how Adri and Liz sadly did not secure the bag at Target on Black Friday.It’s unhinged, relatable, mom life comedy at its finest. Grab a snack (but don’t be like Libby’s husband and eat it in front of a woman in labor), and dive in.If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and hit the follow button!
This week on the BWC, we are back after missing last week's recording and honestly, same, we missed you too. We catch everyone up on life lately: feeling overwhelmed, dropping balls, and realizing (yet again) that this season of life is a lot… but also totally normal. We share how we each get back on track when everything feels chaotic and why giving yourself grace matters more than pretending you have it all together.Liz talks about the audiobook she’s obsessed with right now, The Gap and the Gain, and how it’s helping her shift her perspective — less comparing yourself to an ideal future version, and more celebrating how far you’ve already come. Highly recommend it if you need a mindset reset.Libby recaps Rocco’s birthday party, a cozy celebration complete with popcorn machines, tables, and all the essentials from their faves at Busy Bees Jumpers.Liz also spills on her recent laser facial (the BBL + Moxi “Kim K” combo) at Meredith Lane Aesthetics on Newbury Street and answers a listener question about early ADHD signs she noticed in her son.It’s a casual, honest catch-up episode — real mom life, real friendship, and real reminders that you’re doing better than you think. Tune in
This week on Bad Wives Club, Libby talks about watching movie "The Substance" alone (because Joe fell asleep, obviously)and how GORY it is! We talk about how we're prepping for Halloween chaos with the kids and how we can keep them safe while trick or treating. We recap last week’s episode about Libby’s TTC journey — how it felt to finally share her story, and what kind of support friends can give others while experiencing similar journeys. Liz opens up about finding a lump in her breast and the anxiety that comes with it. She shares her experience with the Dana-Farber mammogram van and the frustration of being turned away because she’s under 40. We call up Barbara Bigelow, a metastatic breast cancer survivor and total powerhouse, who reminds us why women need to advocate for themselves, push for answers, and take charge of their health at any age.You can support Metastatic Breast Cancer Research by donating here. Every dollar counts, and we thank you guys so much!
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 place this, this episode is light yet heart felt. Libby opens up about how social media posts hit differently during that time, what she learned after meeting with Wellesley Women’s Care, and how lab work revealing low AMH levels (aka very few eggs left) led her to prepare for IVF. Then, in an unexpected twist, she got pregnant naturally, right after a simple procedure to clear her tubes.This is an honest, raw conversation about hope, loss, and what it means to keep believing when things don’t go according to plan.If anyone out there is struggling with trying to conceive or pregnancy loss, know that you aren't alone. There is no guidebook to navigating this time, but we can all be there to support and uplift each other.
Since we were away last week, we decided to repurpose one of our most listened to and inspiring episodes from last year, with one of our best friends Allie Hershman. We recorded a short but sweet conversation of where she is at now (she's not only a wife, but a mama!!), and her most recent endeavor starting Ollie & Friends Podcast ! We are SO proud of her for launching this amazing kid friendly and interactive podcast that our little ones are absolutely loving. We love you Allie! If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review! You can find Allies new podcast here - Ollie & Friends
Today we have Jeff on the pod! Liz & Jeff sit down to talk all about what their new routine looks like in the Fragala household. From Jeff starting a new job and how that schedule impacts their home routine, to the families "reset bootcamp" where they are getting rid of all screens (yes, that includes TV!), sugar, etc., and everything in between. We love having Jeff on the pod to hear the other sides opinion, values, routine, etc., and we can all take a page out of Jeff's book! If you loved this episode, please hit the 5 star review and make sure to follow us!
Happy September or Happy New Year?! Feels like the new year for us... fresh start and new routines. We're doing a fun little rapid fire of questions today about all things fall! Closet cleanout vs. buying new staples, looking cute vs. homeless at drop off, PTA Moms or avoid at all cost, fall trip with or without the kids, best fall dates, scents, flavors, etc. ! Tell us what your answers are to these questions in the comments section - we want to hear from you!
Happy Thursday, Bad Wives! We're recapping our first week back into the new routine - how the littles did their first week in preschool, youth sports (and struggles that come along with that) and the routine we've been craving. Libby watched "Unknown Number" so we discuss this INSANE story, which leads us to such a scary part of parenting in our day in age - technology and cyber bullying. Engage with us in the comments with your thoughts on todays episode, we love hearing from you guys!
Welcome back to the BWC and Happy September! We hope you all enjoyed your last week of summer, and are ready to hit the ground running with this new school year! We're recapping our final weeks of summer - cape days and slow days, and how we are transitioning back to school. Liz had the BEST stay in Harwich - you can book her exact house that she rented through this link with New England Vacation Rentals. (PSA - booking direct through a vaca rental manager vs. air bnb is cheaper because you avoid crazy fees!) Delilah and Rocco are in pre-K, so we will keep you updated on those nervous jitters! We get into the whole new labubu craze and how we struggle with wanting to give our kids everything vs. saying "no" to the silly fads (shoutout to Raw Kickz who Liz mentions!) We discuss the scary part of sending our kids to school (prayers to all those affected in the Minneapolis shooting), and how we want to protect our kids without completely sheltering them. There's a town in MA that got rid of all homework for elementary school - do we love that!? And what are your thoughts on kids calling us by last name? Let us know in the comments section!
We are back with a part-two of last weeks conversation! On todays episode, we are focusing all on how the avoid drama in your 30's, the difference between avoiding drama versus people, how to say "no" when your social battery is completely drained, and how to distance yourself from others without the dramatic breakup or villainizing friends. We got so many messages from our listeners, so we incorporated some anonymous messages we received into the episode to discuss our thoughts and opinions. Leave us a comment on this episode if you loved it!
In this episode of the Bad Wives Club, we’re looking ahead and calling in our next chapter — from big-picture life goals to next summer’s dream plans (including Liz renting a house in Aruba for a month!). Libby admits she’s not usually the “manifesting” type, but she’s ready to lean into the spiritual side to see if she can attract a little more magic into her life. We share how we’re protecting our peace in our 30s, setting boundaries, and dodging unnecessary drama. Think vision boards, beach houses, and living life on our own terms, somehow and someway!! If you loved this episode, don't forget to give us a 5 star review and subscribe! Love you guys!
The Summer we turned obsessed with teen drama...!! The Summer I Turned Pretty has some low key advice on grief, which led us into the conversation on how Liz is doing lately and how much she has learned to live with grief and be the best support system for her sister over this past year. We turn it back to some light and funny conversations about the new Real Housewives of Rhode Island and our speculations as to who is on the cast, and then how much we are over the Miami drama! You guys all wanted a car review, so at the end you'll hear our recap of the new cars we both recently got! If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and hit the follow!
this episode had us LOL'ing from start to finish! Do you ever just feel like you're DONE?! Yeah, well so do we, especially now that we are a little past the midpoint of summer, and ALL rules and structure have been thrown out the window. We definitely vent about how our lives feel completely out of control right now, the type of moms we are right now, and how we plan on getting back on track. Liz gives us some great insight on how she's learned to build trust with her 7 year old, and how empty threats just need to go. We hope you loved this episode, we sure did!! Please leave us a 5 star review!
Happy Thursday, Bad Wives!On this episode of the Bad Wives Club, we pick up where we left off the week before — some life updates, the wild world of toddlerhood with Delilah and Rocco soon entering their “threenager” era (tantrums and all). Liz vents about some recent husband moments (you already know the kind — this peach juice moment though…), and we talk through the mental load us women carry…and whether men are just… more present? Honestly, we don’t know what it is but they just don’t stress the small things as much as we do! And it adds up enough to drive us crazy sometimes. Plus, we answered some of your listener questions: finances, homeownership, and imposter syndrome..we get into it with vulnerability, honesty and some laughs as always. Hope you guys love!
Welcome back to the BWC! This week we are recapping our official start to summer, sibling dynamics (the good, the bad and ugly), and the most talked about conversation everyone in Norfolk county is having - Karen Read's verdict! We have a little juicy inside scoop for ya. Who can get us a juror on here!? Leave us on a comment! If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and comment your favorite part of the episode!
We don't gate keep around here, so that's why this week we're spilling all our favorite beauty, makeup, skincare, drinks, etc. that we are loving at the moment! Linking as much as we can for ya'll below on LTK, and don't forget you can purchase the new Watermelon Lime Body By Brabants Flavor launching on June 20th at 10am here at www.bodybybrabants.com ! https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Libby_Pisanohttps://www.shopltk.com/explore/LizFragala
How well do we really know each other? Let's find out! We ask some really fun questions, and not just like "what's your favorite color"? We're getting DEEP and JUICY. What does Liz do that annoys Libby? What's something you judged a woman for in the past? What's something that you believe in that most people don't? What are signs that each of us are spiraling? Is there something you've ever done (or thought of doing) that you didn't tell me because you thought I'd judge you? What day would you relive in your life? Oh and the fun part - if our personalities were a cocktail, what would be in it ?! If you loved this episode, let us know in the comments and leave us a 5 star review!! Follow us on instagram @badwivesclubpodcast and tiktok: @badwivesclub
Libby survived 10 (or was it 12, 14, or a month?) days without Joe home for the first time ever and we are happy to report that she lives to see another day. The Karen Read trial had an eventful week with the prosecution bringing in "expert" witnesses that did absolutely nothing for them, but we are recapping the bombshells that came out of this past week. Body By Brabants has a lot of exciting new things coming your way, and Liz is here to tell you all about it!Liz made a special discount just for our Bad Wives Club listeners: Use code BWC20 for 20% OFF sitewide at bootybybrabants.com — but hurry, it's valid for first-time customers only! Tap in and see why BBB is the unofficial uniform of the BWC. Trust us, the hype is real.If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review!
The pressure of filling your summer calendar with endless trips, camps, and all sorts of plans can be A LOT. As we head into summer, we're talking about our different approach this time around - less f*cks given to what others are doing, less pressure to plan vacations, but more effort made to actually slow down! Although we may not be able to shut off completely with work,we all know how impactful a slow and peaceful morning can be, so why not re-evaluate our busy schedules? We can in fact find a way to incorporate time to enjoy the warm weather during the week days too, to just relax and enjoy our families company in our backyard rather than in a pool in Greece (although that would be nice, too lol) If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review!Follow us on instagram @badwivesclubpodcast and TikTok @badwivesclub
We’re wrapping up our Q&A series with one last listener question—and it’s a good one. This week, we’re talking about what it really looks like to ask your husband for help (without losing your mind in the process). We share how we’ve learned to communicate better in our marriages, why it took us longer than we’d like to admit, and why expecting them to just “know” isn’t always fair.He’s a great guy—but he’s not a mind reader. We talk patience, partnership, and how our expectations have shifted as our husbands have grown into fatherhood. If you’re newly married, a new mom, or just feeling stuck in the cycle of doing it all—this one’s for you. And yes, there are plenty of laughs along the way.If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review! Follow us on Instagram @badwivesclubpodcast and TikTok @badwivesclub




