Whine Down with Jana Kramer

Mike and Jana are still reeling from everything that came to light on last week’s show. Where do they go from here? Can Jana and Mike rebuild their trust and recover from this?  We get an inside look at the work they’re putting into the relationship during moments of turmoil.  And for a positive perspective, we talk to NFL legend Bo Eason about the lessons he’s learned about following your dreams....

Jana and Mike sit down with Catherine Oxenberg.   Catherine's daughter was a victim of the NXIVM sex cult. We hear her powerful story of how she helped her daughter out of the darkness and the work she’s doing to stop it all from happening again. Jana and Mike are experiencing turmoil in their marriage in one of the most raw and honest conversations they’ve ever had.  The complexities of the relat...

The kids have been a handful for Jana and Mike lately which uncovers an imbalance in home chores. Why don’t men notice when things are off?? Jana’s friend Gabrielle Stone stops by and tells us a CRAZY story about how her marriage ended and turned her whole life upside down. You’ll be inspired after you hear how she transformed that negative experience into the best season of her life.  Plus Mike w...

Jana might be pregant.  We will find out live on air when she decides to take a pregnancy test.  How does Mike feel about  all of this? To try and figure out what a narcissist is, we talk to Dr. Ramani Durvasula who is an expert on the disorder. What do you do if you're in a relationship with a narcissist? Plus we talk to Jana’s friend Lauren Alaina about her AMAZING Dancing with the Stars perform...

Mike wants to pursue a new skill to help Jana feel more protected, so they called in the big guns. Military expert Aaron Cohen has trained a ton of huge stars on how to properly handle firearms and he’s here to answer all of Jana and Mike’s questions.  Plus we sit down with Terra Newell from Dirty John. She tells us her powerful story and shares the lessons she learned about self preservation and...

We're live from SoCal Country at the Brewery! Jana and Mike know there are two sides to every story, Jed Wyatt from The Bachelorette reveals what happened with Hannah B from his perspective.  Jana tells us about the conversation she had with Hannah about the situation and Jed shares a CRAZY story about an encounter with a “fan”.  And we’re celebrating our nomination for Pop Podcast at the People’s...

Dr. Judy Ho joins Jana and Mike to help them understand why people self-sabotage. Mike opens up about some of his biggest fears and how they’ve stopped him from following his dreams.   What’s in a name?? What would you do if your partner had a less than desirable last name? We find out why Jana doesn’t publicly take Mike’s name.   And we hear about Mike’s recent anxiety attack and how it helped hi...

During hectic night shoots on her new Lifetime movie, Jana reveals insights to her career and life and gives us an honest answer of what she is focused on. Mike opens up about the challenges and struggles he is feeling in their marriage and how moving to Nashville has affected their relationship. Plus we sit down with Daniel Lewis, the producer of Jana’s movie, about the challenges he faces on set...

Jana is on the set of her new Lifetime movie! She tells us about how she’s balancing acting and caring for Jace in between takes and she opens up about how her anxiety has worsened after events in the news. While filming, Jana has bonded with her character’s grandmother, Dee Wallace! Dee has appeared in 200 movies, including E.T., Cujo and The Hills Have Eyes. She tells us what she haslearned abou...

It’s a One Tree Hill reunion. Jana catches up with her One Tree Hill co-star Bethany Joy Lenz! Jana and Joy go down memory lane and relive some of their favorite behind the scenes moments from the show. And on the personal side, she tells us the hardest part about dating when you have a kid.  Plus, Jana and Mike try to figure out how to keep the intimacy in a marriage when sex feels like a chore....

Jana and Mike hang out with Liz Astroff (producer and writer of 2 Broke Girls, King of Queens and more). She shares some hysterical stories about balancing her career with being a parent. You won’t believe what she’s endured as a woman in a male dominated field.  Find out why becoming a criminal at “fat camp” turned out to be one of her greatest experiences.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Sara is back with an update on wedding planning and what Jana can expect at the bachelorette party. We hear something very shocking about Jana and Mike’s wedding!   Jana and Mike have been doing a ton of traveling lately and open up about their “travel quirks".   Fun fact, did you know you’re more likely to cry during a movie if you watch it on an airplane?    Mike and Jana took the Ennegram test!...

Sara is back to tell Jana and Mike ALL the deets about her recent engagement.  Jerry O’Connell stops by and fills us in on his new show “The Jerry O Show”, and he steps in to act as a wedding planner for Sara.  Plus, we hear the story of how close Mike came to being on The Bachelorette! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Jana and Mike have an honest and raw discussion about how the world is changing and what it means for their children.  Billie Lee from Vanderpump Rules stops by and shares her incredible story of finding love as a trans woman.  Plus we try to figure out if it’s ever okay to go through your partners phone.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...

Jana and Mike advise someone whose boyfriend ghosted her… and then broke it off in a DM! Then, what is "sMothering"??  Jana and Mike reflect on their relationships with their parents with Sunhe and Angelica from sMothered on TLC!  (A mother daughter duo that believe in sMothering!)    They all debate how close is too close ?   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

It’s Mike and Jana’s first few nights in their new home... but they’re sleeping in separate beds. We discuss the double standard when women follow attractive men on Instagram and Jana tells the story of when she got caught checking a guy out. Plus, we hear Mike and Jana’s “Parent Confessions”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Jana and Mike have made the move to Nashville and they’re kicking things off with a live podcast from CMA Fest! Jana’s trainer Erin Oprea hangs out to clear up some exercise misconceptions and how to easily eat clean.  Some of Jana’s friends welcome her back to Nashville, and Mike defends his “marriage dealbreaker”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnys...

It’s moving week for Jana and Mike! Things aren’t going exactly as planned, and they’re realizing the differences in how they each tackle projects. Parenting comedian Kristina Kuzmic stops by to share some wisdom she’s picked up along the way. She opens up about her struggle with poverty earlier in life and she lets us in on her secret to keeping passion in your marriage.  Plus, Mike has no idea t...

Jana and Mike are back stage at iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango! Jana had an INCREDIBLY awkward story from interviewing a celebrity on the pink carpet. But she found a special bond with Hannah B the Bachelorette! (Hannah’s a One Tree Hill fan).  Plus, we talk about the HUGE news from Sara… Ty finally popped the question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnyst...

Jana and Mike got hit with an unexpected parenting challenge: how to explain death to Jolie? Chrishell Hartley from "Selling Sunset" stops by. She addresses explaining uncomfortable topics to kids. She opens up about what life is like as an actress married to another famous actor (Justin Hartley). And we hear about her struggle with homelessness early in life. Plus, Mike shares his "marriage dealb...

Jana and Mike whine down with former Bachelor Nick Viall, who has a lot to share about relationships. What happens when two STRONG personalities are in a relationship?   He also has valuable advice on how to deal with anxiety. Remember Mike’s iPhone game spening problem? It hasn’t  been resolved yet. David Bach, author of The Latte Factor, is here to help with couples and their money issues! You c...

It’s the 1 year anniversary of Whine Down, and we’re celebrating with an announcement that Mike is excited about.  Mike and Jana talk to the couple that aided Mike through his recovery from sex addiction. Jason and Shelly Martinkus share their work in overcoming infidelity and managing feelings of betrayal and shame in a marriage.  Then, Mike and Jana help a listener whose husband’s gambling addic...

Gold Medal winning gymnast Shawn Johnson joins the Whine Down crew this week! She gets real about the pressure she felt from her coaches, and she and Jana have a deep connection over their experience with miscarriages.  Plus, Mike learns an important lesson about how he reacts to conflict.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Jana and Mike let us in on a game they play to work out their issues in a playful way... until things get heated.  And Jana is still at war with the “hot nannies”, so we talk to the owner of a nanny agency. She shares some amazing advice on what people should look for when picking a caregiver for your children.  But that leads to the topic on everyone’s mind: why do people “cheat down”? What makes...

Mike is off having a very important “procedure” done, so Jana and Sara try to wrap their minds around what a vasectomy actually is. We get some helpful information from a doctor, and we hear different perspectives from men who have been there themselves. Then Mike gives us a play-by-play of everything that went down in the operating room. Plus, Jana lets us in on the crazy fight she got into with...