We’re wrapping up the year the only way we know how, with a completely raw conversation between two best friends, recorded on video too, just to give you a little more as we close out season 2. We talk about the wins, the losses, and the truth that not every year needs to be filled with big wins for it to still be meaningful. Sometimes the lessons matter just as much.
We get emotional, we reflect, and it perfectly sums up the way recording this podcast has been so therapeutic for us—and why we hope it feels that way for you too. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for growing with us this year. Wishing you the happiest holiday season
We're back with more molly holly spirit! This week we’re running through some holiday hot takes and we’re asking the each other questions like:
• Is Christmas decor allowed before Thanksgiving… or is that basically illegal or covering up your depression lol
• Are you falling for the whole Ralph Lauren holiday trend or over the “aesthetic era”?
• Holiday photoshoots: adorable tradition or cringe when there aren’t kids involved?
• Teacher gifts — mandatory kindness or unnecessary pressure? And are we doing class gifts and personal gifts now??
• White elephant: elite comedy or just dumb?
• Should couples exchange big gifts or chill with the expectations?
• Is sharing your kids’ Christmas list with family helpful… or tacky?
• What’s actually on our kids’ wish lists this year.
• Do the “big gifts” come from Santa or parents?
• Does Santa wrap gifts?
We hope you loved this episode!
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.
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We’re dropping this week’s episode a day early to get you in the holiday spirit! In true BWC fashion, we’re chatting about everything from how we’re planning (or not planning) to split the holidays with our husbands’ families, to why gingerbread houses are so much f*cking harder than they look but we do it for the kids lol.
We get into the annual Elf on the Shelf debate… Libby swears she’s anti-elf and anti-Instagram competition, but let’s be honest, we know she’ll cave and be posting that little guy by December 3rd.
We also talk about Booty by Brabants’ huge Black Friday sale happening now — 40% off sitewide — and what it truly means to support small businesses this time of year.
It’s cozy, chaotic, funny, and just a classic Thanksgiving-Eve hang with the two of us.
Hope you love it!
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.
Our answer is YES - we had the most amazing trip to Disney ever! We are recapping our entire trip day by day - including where we stayed (off property at the Omni Championsgate vs. on property at the Disney Riviera), how we navigated park days and rides (DAS, multi-pass lightening lane & premiere lightening lane), our favorite rides and "must dos", and Liz's first time experience at Universal Studios! We are giving you all the silly details and funny stories that made our trip one to remember forever !!
If you have any questions or want us to give more specifics, write us a comment on this episode and we'll respond!
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!
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Welcome back to the Bad Wives Club! Starting this episode off with a REAL recap what these past few weeks have looked like marriage wise...now that we made it through to the other side alive and still married lol. We're giving our thoughts on labubus now that the older kids officially have them, healthy breakfast ideas, and bad habits that we are calling it quits with for the kids as a "trial and error" to turn behavior around, and we talk about how we can control outside variables. What are your thoughts on buying siblings gifts on birthdays? We'll tell you ours! We also give you a nice rant on the end to basically... be a nice person, lead with love, and spread more positivity in a world where there can be so much hate.
Love you guys!
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.
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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!!
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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!
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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!!
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Potty training has always been one of the most asked questions, so we are dedicating the beginning of this episode strictly to what we have done in the past, and what we will do with our 2.5 year olds! We then get into the topic of Delilah starting preschool in the fall, and how hard drop offs can be (Rocco crying his entire year...) and how we deal with that. Then we bring it back to the newborn stage, and Libby discusses how she did not find the transition to motherhood to come naturally.
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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!