Off Stage and On Duty

You're Invited! | Backstage Huddle This week's Backstage Huddle is a little different! Rhyan takes a few minutes to personally invite you to the Touring Tales Book Release Party on July 28 as Stage Wives celebrates the launch of The Invisible Backpack , the very first book in our new children's series created for music industry families. Hear what inspired us to create a book releas...

Welcome to Backstage Huddle , the short-form companion series to Offstage and On Duty —created to bring quick moments of encouragement, perspective, and practical support to the Stage Wives community between full podcast episodes. In this episode, Rhyan reminds us that while being "the strong one" is often seen as a compliment, it can quietly become an expectation we were never meant to...

Joy is easy to embrace when life is going well. But what does it look like to trust joy when circumstances are difficult, uncertain, or completely out of your control? In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, Rhyan and Rachael have an honest conversation about choosing joy—not as a feeling, but as a perspective. They discuss the tension between acknowledging life’s challenges while still making ro...

Welcome to Backstage Huddle , a special encouragement series from Offstage and On Duty created specifically for Stage Wives. While our regular podcast episodes feature longer conversations and interviews, Backstage Huddle is a space for practical encouragement, therapeutic tools, and honest reminders for the unique challenges that come with life behind the scenes. Think of it as a quick huddle wit...

In this exciting episode of Offstage & On Duty , Raye and Rhy are sharing some of the biggest updates in Stage Wives history—including the incredible story of how they landed on The Kelly Clarkson Show and what that experience meant to them personally and professionally. They also give listeners a look at their upcoming children's book, created to support families navigating the unique re...

In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we’re sitting down with our in-house therapist, Sam Beretta, to answer real questions submitted by women inside the private Stage Wives Facebook group — and wow… this conversation is GOOD. Sam brings such a grounded, practical perspective while also offering genuine encouragement and tools you can actually use in everyday life. This episode feels like sitti...

What does it take to build a healthy marriage and family in an industry that never really slows down? In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with Kristy Zacharias for an honest conversation about marriage, motherhood, re-entry, communication, and raising a family in the middle of tour life. After moving from Canada to the U.S., Kristy has now spent 26 years navigating the rhythms and...

What does school look like when your life doesn’t follow a traditional schedule? In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with Lori Phelps—an experienced stage wife and educator who has truly done it all. From homeschooling to public and private education, Lori brings both professional insight and real-life perspective to one of the most frequently asked questions in our Stage Wives co...

In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we’re answering your questions straight from the Stage Wives community—and nothing is off the table. From homeschooling vs. public school decisions to navigating family dynamics in the middle of tour life, we’re diving into the real, everyday challenges that come with loving someone on the road. We also share a very exciting announcement you won’t want to m...

Let’s be honest—when your spouse hits the road, it’s not all lonely nights and missed calls. In this episode, Rhyan and Ray flip the script on the narrative and talk about the good parts of tour life at home. From cereal-for-dinner nights and skipping the dishes, to embracing makeup-free days, rediscovering hobbies, and finally having space to focus on personal growth—this is your permission slip...

Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. In this episode, we explore how couples in the music industry nurture intimacy while navigating long tours, time zones, and unpredictable schedules. We share honest conversations about staying emotionally close, staying spicy, and keeping your relationship healthy when life on the road pulls you in different directions. Connect with Stage Wives: Website...

What happens when you’ve lived life both on the road and waiting at home ? In this episode of Offstage & On Duty , we sit down with Nikki Malloy—a Stage Wife who brings a rare and deeply insightful perspective to the conversation. Nikki hasn’t just supported road life from the home front; she’s witnessed it firsthand from inside the touring world. Having experienced both Stage Wife life and ro...

Every January carries a quiet pressure to become someone new. New habits, new goals, new identity. But for women living the touring life — holding families together, adapting to constant change, and carrying emotional weight behind the scenes — the New Year can feel less like a fresh start and more like another expectation to hold. In this episode of Offstage and On Duty , we sit down with license...

In this episode of Offstage and On Duty , we’re having a bold, honest conversation about leadership, authority, and why so many women hesitate to step into what they’re capable of. We explore why women often don’t volunteer for promotions, struggle to advocate for their worth, and feel uncomfortable owning their voice—even when they are already doing the work of leaders every single day. Together,...

In this episode of Offstage and On Duty , we sit down with Shea Smith —business coach, business owner, stage wife, and mom—for an honest and hope-filled conversation about vision, identity, and building a life that actually fits who you are. Together, we talk about what it really looks like to get to the root of the vision for your life —not just what you do, but why you do it. Shea shares her jou...

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re slowing down to look back—and gently lift our eyes toward what’s ahead. In this final episode of the year, we’re reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, the lessons learned, and the quiet growth that happened behind the scenes this past year. Life as a Stage Wife often unfolds offstage—in the waiting, the holding down the fort, the late nights, the early mornings...

It’s a cozy little holiday hang on Offstage and On Duty ! In this lighthearted mini-episode, Rhyan and Rachel are hitting pause on the deep dives and heavy topics to bring you something fun, simple, and joy-filled: a quick “Get to Know Your Hosts — Holiday Edition.” Grab your cocoa and come laugh with us as we share our favorite Christmas movies, the snacks we cannot resist, the traditions that ma...

In 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...

Ever 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...

In this inspiring episode of Offstage and On Duty , Rhyan and Ray sit down with powerhouse couple Rhonda and Jason Halbert , who have spent over three decades navigating marriage, family, and the fast-paced world of touring. From raising and homeschooling kids on the road to finding balance between personal calling and shared purpose, the Halberts open up about what it takes to make love—and life—...

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 burn...

Rhy 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 Pri...

Ever feel like you’re constantly measuring yourself against someone else’s life? In this episode, Rhyan and Ray dig into the sneaky trap of comparison—and how it robs us of joy, peace, and perspective. Through honest stories and plenty of laughs, they explore why comparison is never a good teacher, what we miss when we’re busy looking sideways, and how to shift back into gratitude and confidence i...

Feeling 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 connecti...

When 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 tru...