Wife of the Party

Bert joins me for another Q&A! We talk marriage, therapy, chasing your dreams while raising kids, our love of animals, and why I sometimes wonder if I should keep podcasting. Somehow, Bert also gives some pretty great advice. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. If you've thought about trying therapy with our long-term partner, BetterHelp, insurance options may now be available nationw...

Zach Brittle is a couples therapist certified in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy, so naturally I put him in a room with Bert and me. We talk about why Bert needs so much approval, the very different ways we show love, what I actually need more of from Bert, and whether our weird little marriage system is working. Zach also explains the behaviors that can predict divorce, the 5-to-1...

Ms. Pat is back, and this time we’re talking about her new book, Miss American Dream, and everything it took to build the life she has today. We get into growing up, money, marriage, faith, her journey in comedy, and why she recently decided to take in three more kids at 54. Ms. Pat’s story is hilarious, honest, and a reminder that success rarely happens in a straight line. Follow Ms. Pat https://...

Kelsey Cook is back to talk about her new Netflix special Happy Hour and the surreal feeling of seeing it trending just days before getting married! We get into everything that went into the special, life with Chad Daniels, marriage, comedy, and what she’s working on next. I absolutely loved Happy Hour, and I’m so excited for everything Kelsey has going on right now. Watch “Happy Hour” - https://w...

Lisa Joyner and Morgan Walsh join me to talk about their podcast Plus One and what it really means to be the person standing next to someone in the spotlight. We get into marriage, maintaining your own identity, female friendship, and why having your own life is so important in a long-term relationship. Of course, I can relate to a lot of it being married to someone with a little bit of “main char...

This month we read Forty Love by Jane Costello! We talk about why this midlife rom-com hit so close to home, from empty nesting and letting your kids go to rediscovering yourself and realizing it’s never too late to start something new. It was light, funny, hopeful, and exactly the kind of summer read we needed. Follow Kirsten: https://linktr.ee/kirstenlove Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - htt...

Antonia Lofaso is back to talk about her new show, Kitchen Undercover, and what drew her back into the restaurant world in a whole new way. We catch up on life, food, and family before Bert joins us for an honest conversation about anxiety and how he’s been navigating it lately. Follow Antonia and watch Kitchen Undercover https://www.chefantonia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chefantonia/?hl=en ht...

DJ Feldman joins me to pull back the curtain on reality TV casting. We talk about Love Island, The Biggest Loser, Next Level Chef, and what casting directors actually look for when choosing the people we see on TV. Sponsor Coveron - One scam can cost you everything - use code wife  for up to 20% off at https://coveron.com/wife Shopify - https://shopify.com/wife Our Next book club will be Fort...

Danielle and Busby are back to catch up after another season working together on Free Bert! We talk about what made Season 2 feel so different, the amazing crew behind the show, women in leadership, and what life is really like working in the film industry. Then we get into finding love later in life, embracing being single, empty nesting, and figuring out who you are outside of your job.  Sp...

Bert joins me for another Q&A, We talk about dating someone older, navigating difficult family dynamics, feeling stuck in life, parenting, anxiety, and learning how to trust yourself through every stage of life. Sponsors BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/WIFE. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code WOTP. Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello...

Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love, joined me for a conversation about women's health and intimacy. We talked about hormones, menopause, the vaginal microbiome, and why so many women struggle to find real answers and support. Wendy shared her personal journey and the work she's doing to help women feel more confident, connected, and comfortable in their own bodies. I learned so much from thi...

We're back with Part 2 of our Girl Scout series! Cathy, Kirsten, and I reminisce about the unforgettable trips, the life skills we taught our girls, what we'd change about the Girl Scouts organization, and the moments that reminded us why every year was worth it. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out first. Then come back and join us as we wrap up one of the most meaningful chapters of our...

After 15 incredible years, our Girl Scout journey has officially come to an end. In our first part of looking back, we share what made our troop different, the traditions we'll never forget, and why consistency, kindness, and showing up for each other may have been the greatest lessons of all. Stay tuned for part two. Sponsors Coveron - One scam can cost you everything - use code wife  for up...

Justin Halpern joins me to talk about his new mystery novel, Get Lost, and the winding path that led him to writing it. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, crafting a mystery, and why fiction gave him the freedom to tell a completely different kind of story. Justin also looks back on the viral success of Sh*t My Dad Says, how posting his dad's hilarious one-liners on Twitter changed his li...

This week we're discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman and once again, we didn't all have the same opinion. We talk about what we loved, what didn't quite work for us, and why this bestselling novel has connected with so many readers. Along the way, we dive into friendship, found family, parenting, grief, and the moments in the book that sparked the biggest conversations around the table. Our Ne...

It's time for another Q&A! This week I'm answering your questions about burnout, self-confidence, dating, relationships, grief, and how to stay true to yourself through every season of life. Sponsor Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  Our Next book club will be My Friends by Fredrik Backman Amazon - https://amzn.to/4u33YsT Bookshop - h...

I welcome back Danese Rexroad for a one-year check-in on my friends’ menopause health journey. Stacey and Cathy share what they've learned over the last year from bloodwork and hormone therapy to perimenopause symptoms, energy levels, sleep, and learning how to prioritize our own health. They share what's improved, what's still challenging, and why this process has been much more of a marathon tha...

Kelly Rizzo joins me for a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, relationships, and finding joy again after life's biggest challenges. We talk about her marriage to Bob Saget, what she learned from their relationship, navigating grief, dating again after loss, and why there shouldn't be rules for how people move forward. We also discuss being child-free by choice, building community through her...

Rosebud Baker joins me to discuss her memoir, Fully Baked. We talk about motherhood, sobriety, grief, relationships, comedy, and what it was like writing Fully Baked and raising a young daughter. Rosebud shares how life's biggest transitions shaped her perspective and inspired one of the most honest books I've read in a long time. Sponsor BetterHelp - Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp....

This week’s Book Club might be our most divided one yet because we finally read A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas. One of us loved the fantasy world, the romance, and the drama and some of us absolutely could not get past the growling, the flowery language, and the “sheathing” scene. We also get into why fantasy resonates so deeply with readers, the appeal of escapism, and how...

Eliza Reid never expected to become First Lady of Iceland which is exactly what makes her story so interesting. We talk about growing up in Canada, traveling the world alone, proposing to her husband, moving to Iceland without speaking the language, and eventually stepping into one of the most public roles imaginable. What I loved most about this conversation was how much we talked about trusting...

Joe Dombrowski is back and now he’s officially in his Dad on Arrival era. We talk about everything from becoming a parent through surrogacy to how fatherhood completely changed the way he looks at comedy, touring, and life in general. Joe opens up about how hard it was going back on the road after having his son, the identity shift that happens when you become a parent, and why he’s intentionally...

Art and Ashton from Trilogy Media join me to break down how modern scams actually work. From romance scams, fake customer service calls to AI voice scams, crypto fraud, and the psychology behind why people fall for them. What shocked me most is how sophisticated and emotional these scams have become, especially for older people and anyone going through a vulnerable time in life. We also talk about...

Jeanne, Cathy, and I get into what it actually feels like to be in this empty nest stage. Missing your kids while also being proud of them, navigating the shift in your role as a parent, and figuring out who you are when your day-to-day life looks completely different. We talk about friendship, community, grief, and how this phase can feel both freeing and disorienting at the same time. There’s al...

From interior design to HGTV star, Alison Victoria built her career by trusting her instincts and staying true to who she is. This conversation is full of real moments, smart perspective, and a lot of honesty about what it actually takes to grow. I loved talking with Alison about her journey, the risks she took, and how she’s built a career across design, television, and business while staying aut...