The Wrestling Wives Podcast

We’re back, friends — and yes, it’s been a minute! Between wrestling season, kids, coaching, work, and just trying to keep up with life, things got a little chaotic (as usual). But the Wrestling Wives are finally back behind the mic and ready to catch up on everything we’ve missed. In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, what’s new in our wrestling world, and how our roles as coaches’ wiv...

We're back again. We are promising 1 episode a month, and continued content, photos, and relatable content on Instagram. Listen in to hear about what Mara has been up to in the season as a coaches wife. You can also hear about Yessenia wrestling up in the Loft, and how that went. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button to keep up with us. Share our podcast with your friends, husbands, and an...

Hey there, wrestling fam! There is no video footage on this episode because it is lost in the vastness that is wrestling photos, somewhere in Yessenia's computer. In this episode of the Wrestling Wives Podcast, we’re diving into December – the month we kinda love, but also kinda don’t. You know the deal: holiday magic, but also not seeing out husbands, and oh yeah, wrestling tournaments every week...

We’re back for Season 2, and we couldn’t be more excited! After a busy summer of new adventures, we’re kicking things off with a jam-packed premiere episode. Mara welcomed a beautiful new baby girl, while Yessenia traveled to Fargo and other major wrestling tournaments, capturing the action and bringing the latest updates for the podcast. In this episode, we catch up and dive into all things wrest...

Can you believe we've made it to the end of our first season? Mara and Nelson Baker are about to have their first kid! And Yessenia is heading off to cover Fargo-- DM to book her for photos. So, we'll be taking a little break until the fall. For our final episode, we've got something really special lined up. We chat with Kourtney Hardy, the amazing wife of D1 wrestler Brock Hardy, who wrestles at...

Welcome Back! This week we discuss everything that has been going on the past two weeks. We give an update on the upcoming Fargo Tournament and whether or not the wives will be there. The Central Regional just occurred, we hope all of your wrestlers qualified for Fargo, if not, we hope they do this upcoming week at Second Chance! Mara gives a brief baby update, do not fear, all is well, but her du...

We’re back! We’ve missed you all! In this episode we discuss everything that has been happening over the last few weeks! We talk about The US Open in Vegas, Northern Plains, the Last Chance Olympic Games Qualifier, and the new Oklahoma State Coaching Staff. We have a few interruptions from our loyal guest, Willow and we even have some cute visitors at the end. Make sure to tune into YouTube to see...

You don't want to miss this episode. Carolyn Wester, Head Coach @Wrestling Prep & Pro Fighters Coach in American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)/ Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)/ Bellator talks about her connections to wrestling, being a woman in the wrestling/pro sports, her coaching business and its amazing results, and much more. Her insight is invaluable. She has anecdotes about Daniel Cormi...

In this episode, we give our takes on all the wrestling at the Olympic Team Trials. We give our thoughts on the 57kg weight, and touch on Kyle Dake's touching post match interview. Plus, did we mention our husbands are wrestling at the US Open in Las Vegas this week? Well, they were supposed to. Watch and listen to see what happened. Kelsey Taylor joins us in the second half of the episode. She is...

In this episode we do our very best to give you a crash course of the Freestyle and Greco world. Welcome to Freestyle and Greco 101 with Mara and Yessenia! Have you found yourself at a Freestyle and Greco tournament confused? Do you know the differences between the three styles of wrestling? Are you confused by the points being awarded to the wrestlers? This is the episode for you!  We dive into t...

In this episode we talk about the upcoming Freestyle & Greco National Tournaments as well as The Olympics. Does your Son or Daughter want to wrestle at a National Tournament this summer? How do you go about qualifying for National Tournaments? Are National Tournaments important for your wrestler? We have our trusty guest Nelson Baker on to discuss and answer all of the questions you may have a...

In this episode we talk about our first experience at the NCAA Tournament!  We discussed our thoughts on being in Kansas City for the first time and how we totally fell in love with the city. We also discussed the NCAA Tournament and our favorite things about it; the wrestling, the venue, and even the cheers! Make sure to tune in to find out what has Mara and Yessenia laughing so hard as well as o...

In this episode we once again talk about the craziness of the last two weeks. We both are finally healthy and ready to divulge into the world of the IKWF state series and the upcoming NCAA tournament! We discuss our thoughts and experiences being at both the Rockford and Decatur tournament as they were both different this year. When we started discussing the upcoming NCAA tournament, we had a surp...

In this episode we talk about the craziness of the last two weeks. We have missed you wives! We discuss our experience being mat-side at the IHSA State Tournament as well as all of the new content that you’ve all enjoyed. A special shout out to all of our new followers! Welcome, we are so excited that you have found us and hope you enjoy the show! Make sure to listen and or watch. Don’t forget to...

@wrestlingminded Kelli Katherman joins us as we talk about all things wrestling. You don’t want to miss this episode. Kelli Katherman is a wrestling mom, wife and avid wrestling advocate on a mission to inspire young wrestlers, their parents, coaches and the wrestling community to love the process before the podium. By encouraging a shift towards valuing improvement and progress and teaching how t...

@RealMatwives Jenna LaFlamme joins us as we talk about all things wrestling. You don’t want to miss this episode. All Jenna's links are below: Jenna’s Storefront (with all her wrestling mom faves): https://www.amazon.com/shop/realmatwives Remy Wrestles ( daughter's book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9G26VVM?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennalaf-20&creativeASIN=B0C9G26VVM&asc_item-id=amzn1.id...

In this episode of the Wrestling Wives Podcast, we give you more Wrestling News From Nelson, that includes Little Rock, Arkansas– bet that’s not where you thought this was going. Also Wrestling State is just around the corner, we give you our tips and tricks. Most tips are overarching and apply to most States, but we also give specific information for hotels and stays specific to Champaign, IL. We...

On this episode we talk about the world of NCAA wrestling and chat about some current news and matches. Then, we give some behind the scenes information on the very exciting Wrestling Match Gender Reveal that happened this week for Nelson and Mara. We also give some BTS on the viral Winter Wrestling Challenge. Make sure to listen and or watch. Don’t forget to subscribe to all the podcast channels....

On this episode Coach’s Wife, Wrestling Mom, and our friend, Emily Millard joins us on the Wrestling Wives Podcast. You don't want to miss it. So, lace up your comfy tournament shoes, fill up your favorite water bottle, and join us on this mat-side adventure. Hit that subscribe button to stay tuned for more exciting episodes! Share our social media profiles with your friends, and husbands. Engage...

The Wrestling Wives family is growing, make sure you watch/listen to the episode to hear the exciting news! The rest of the episode is a bit chaotic. We promised ourselves and you that we would be real, and share our experiences. This weekend, the road to record this podcast episode, and the conversation, is a bit all over the place and chaotic, but as always we keep it wrestling related. So, lace...

We are so excited to bring you this episode of the Wrestling Wives Podcast! We had the privilege to talk with Callie Poeta. Callie Poeta is wife to Mike Poeta, the head coach of the University of Illinois Wrestling Team, I-L-L, and mom to 4 kids. Listen and watch as we talk about the unique challenges she faces being involved in the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF), and also the NCAA worl...

Join us as we reflect on the year, sharing personal insights, lessons learned, and the unforgettable memories that have shaped us as Wrestling Wives and Moms in 2023. We talk about our personal wrestling related memories and also wrestling events and even controversies that came up in 2023. This episode is a celebration of the sport, our families, and the wrestling community. Listen and watch as w...

Welcome to a special episode of the Wrestling Wives Podcast! Join us, as we talk with our husbands—wrestling coaches—to share a glimpse into our lives. In this exclusive episode, we dive into our lives, and the sport of wrestling. We talk and laugh about behind-the-scenes stories and experiences that shape our relationships as wrestling coach husbands and wives. Listen and watch as we discuss the...

Welcome back to the Wrestling Wives Podcast! As wrestling season kicks into high gear, we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and check in with each other. Watch and listen as we navigate the whirlwind of emotions, victories, and challenges that come with the full swing of wrestling season. We touch a bit on the officials/referee shortage. We share insights and anecdotes on why there is a shorta...

In this episode, we ask each other some rapid-fire wrestling-related questions, providing quick and insightful responses that promise to entertain and enlighten. As we navigate through these rapid-fire questions, we invite you to join in on the fun, and laughter. What are your responses? Lawn Chair or Stadium Chair? DoorDash or Pack Lunch? Dual or Tournament? Drive far for a dual or nearby for an...