Bad Wives Club

In the past we've talked about love languages, but we just recently read the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell and we think it is a MUST read for parents. We learned all about what each love language means, how to figure out which one is your child’s specific language, and how us as parents can tweak our behaviors to connect with our kids on a deeper level to keep their love tanks full. Who knew acts of service, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation or gift giving could help us relate to and strengthen not only relationships with our partners, but our kids too! The book we read can be found here: The Five Love Languages of Children If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠The Bad Wives Club⁠⁠⁠!⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Welcome back Stellina! You guys loved our first episode with Stellina Feri, pediatric sleep consultant from Tweet Dreamzz, back in the fall when she gave us all the newborn and baby sleep tips & tricks, but today we're switching gears to toddlers! Libby's son Joseph is 3.5 years old and has been sleeping in bed with her for over a year, so we're calling in the expert to help break this habit! Stellina talks to us about understanding toddlers sleep needs, introduces the concept of a nighttime routine chart, and how to transition toddlers into their own beds with a few simple methods. Now through the end of May, Tweet Dreamzz is giving 10% off to all BWC listeners! Just tell them we sent you after your phone consult! Click here to download the toddler sleep chart that we talked about in this episode Click here to book a discovery call with Stellina (we promise you will not regret!) If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we are doing some rapid fire questions about anything and everything we are loving right now! We dish out our favorite beauty and skincare products, household appliances (lol @ the little things that excite us), recent books we've read, family recipes, etc. Libby recently read the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt which opened up a conversation about the mental illness epidemic the gen-z generation has/is going through with the boom of social media, and how the conversation of mental illness is much more broadcasted in the world we live in today vs. our parents generation. Shop Liz's favorites here Shop Libby's favorites here Shop Laura's favorites here If you loved this episode, give us a 5 star rating! Follow us on instagram @thebadwivesclubpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Toxic traits….We see them, we acknowledge them and we laugh our way through them! In this hilarious episode we talk all about our annoying, unnecessary, funny toxic traits we have. oh, and of course we have to drag our husbands down with us! Let this episode be your pure enjoyment only! If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ & last but not least, follow ⁠⁠⁠The Bad Wives Club⁠⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Our girl Libby is out with strep and parent teacher conferences were last week so it seems like the perfect time to talk about JJ and Kiera's Kindergarten year and all the crazy things we're learning on the way. Liz and Laura dig into organizing new playdates, haircuts, riding the school bus, summer plans and entering their "sports mom" era. And! Before our newest little bestie comes in June we shower Liz's sister Kelly with an Over the Moon Shower. So excited to have @puffycloudsboston setting up an incredible perfume bar with personalized engraved bottles from @anteaamoroso cake & desserts: @kerricupcake decor & backdrops: @detailsandswirls @prettygrlpop photobooth: @luxeboothco If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ & last but not least, follow ⁠⁠The Bad Wives Club⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we welcome back Dr. Ann Doggett, the founder of WholeBody Solutions in Braintree, MA which is a Hollistic Wellness Center focused on healing the body from the inside out. Dr. Ann has over 30 years of clinical experience and has helped patients across the country through chiropractic, nutrition, herbal medicine and regenerative medicine. Dr. Ann sits down to talk with us today about the future of regenerative medicine & aesthetics therapy including but not limited to Emsculpt, PRP Fillers & Microneedling using stem cell and plant based serums. As Dr. Ann says Botox fills but doesn't lift. The team at Wholebody Solutions is always learning newer and more innovative techniques in the industry as its always changing. Dr. Ann digs into the multi step processes with various treatments and who would benefit best from what. As Liz says everything is so comprehensive and catered to everyones specific needs to really help reach their clients goals. For a list of the services WholeBody Solutions provides feel free to visit their ⁠website⁠ Prices may vary so please contact Dr. Ann's office at 617-238-6300 for any inquiries or questions. If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review! You can visit WholeBody Solutions⁠ website ⁠here! ⁠ They're located at 15 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 101 Braintree, MA p: 617-328-6300 Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we welcome Dr. Ann Doggett, the founder of WholeBody Solutions in Braintree, MA which is a Hollistic Wellness Center focused on healing the body from the inside out using natural remedies. Dr. Ann has over 30 years of clinical experience and has helped patients across the country through chiropractic, nutrition, herbal medicine and regenerative medicine. Dr. Ann sits down to talk with us today about what essential nutrients the female body needs, as well as those of our children. For individual problems, she analyzes the origin of health issues and identifies underlying causes of symptoms, and then customizes treatment plans for each patient with a holistic approach, rather than western medicine. The three of us are far from being "health nuts" but we know we can't use that as an excuse to neglect the nutrients our bodies need, and we're ready to start making small changes toward a healthier lifestyle. Doing a total overhaul of your diet can be stressful and overwhelming, we get it! but Dr. Ann is here to simplify this process and inspire us all to reach our full potential for our mind, body and soul. There are so many great takeaways in this episode, and we are so grateful to have someone as intelligent as Dr. Ann on here to be a resource for us, and for our listeners. Visit WholeBody Solutions website and purchase the supplements she discusses on this episode. If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review! You can visit WholeBody Solutions⁠ website here! They're located at 15 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 101 Braintree, MA p: 617-328-6300 Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Libby ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠⁠HERE⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Laura & Libby openly talk about eyelid surgery that they both had done with Dr. Yoon to correct their ptosis (droopy eyelid) in their left eye. Laura talks about her fears going into surgery and the dos and don'ts of what to do beforehand. Liz and Laura share the details from their mommymoon to Aruba and why there's never going to be the perfect time to sneak away. Not only did they come back with amazing tans but after meeting a sweet homeless pup on the beach Liz decided to explore the amazing world fostering. Teaming up with the Luna Foundation she was connected with Louis. But in preps for our amazing guest Dr. Anne from Whole Body Solutions next week we dive into a little background about our kids food, snacks and lunches as well as the inevitable ongoing conversation about potty training. If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@badwivesclub You can follow Libby ⁠HERE⁠ You can follow Liz ⁠HERE⁠ You can follow Laura ⁠HERE⁠ & last but not least, follow ⁠The Bad Wives Club⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

The word "divorce" can have a really ugly stigma attached to it, but with the right approach and simple mind shift that better days are ahead, you can "happily uncouple" and move on with your next best chapter. We talk with a top Boston divorce attorney, Christina Pashou, about the reasons why she sees couples divorcing, how to successfully co-parent and communicate with your ex, and the often misunderstood world of prenuptial agreements (and get an expert opinion on recent Real Housewives drama!) If you're in need of a family law attorney, whether it's your first time reaching out, or if you're looking to have an agreement modified, reach out to Christina Pashou, a newly named Partner at the law firm Conn Kavanaugh. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! You can follow Libby HERE You can follow Liz HERE You can follow Laura HERE & last but not least, follow The Bad Wives Club! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

We took our podcast to the mountains to make sure we didn't miss an opportunity to record with one of our best friends, Allie Hershman. Allie has been a licensed clinical therapist for a nearly a decade, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, and the co-founder of Move To Heal, which is a nonprofit organization that is just one of the many accomplishments that we are SO proud of her for. Shortly after her engagement two years ago, her life took a turn that truly tested her mental strength, resilience and relationship. She opens up about a tragic incident that changed her life forever, in hopes that she can prove that pain and suffering, especially post trauma, CAN have a happy ending. For more about Allie's therapy practice, visit her at https://www.alexandriahershman.com/ To learn more about Move To Heal and to find a location near you, visit https://www.movetohealct.org/ and follow MTH on instagram here Follow Allie on her personal instagram here Follow Allie on professional therapy instagram page here If you loved this episode, please leave us a five star review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Welcome back to the Bad Wives Club! Thought it would be fun to do a little life update with everything going on. Libby's in the midst of building their new house leaving her single parenting on the weekend. It can feel so empowering but also pull your hair out crazy at times. Liz & Laura get ready for their Mommymoon to Aruba, Liz's favorite place! She's explains her favorite hotels based on which vibe you're trying to achieve and in different price points. Liam turns 4 today! So Laura talks about the big birthday plans at Great Wolf Lodge vs. doing the birthday party. And what's a BWC episode without a little controversy, circumcisions. If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and hit the follow button! Follow us on Instagram: @badwivesclubpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @badwivesclub --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Disney, The happiest place on Earth. It's one of the most memorable places to take the family but, we also know firsthand how overwhelming it can be! We're here to tell you that it is so worth it, It just takes some planning and patience. Tune in to hear what we learned on our first trips to Disney as parents to littles, and some of the main tips & tricks especially when it comes to staying on a budget. We talk about where we stayed, pros and cons, food options, navigating the Genie+ app, packing list with some must haves and the different parks based on different ages! Where to stay: - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate - The Grove Resort Orlando - Windsor Island Resort Disney App to download: Genie+ - Great for navigating the park & wait times - Dining reservations - Memory Maker - Photo package MouseDining app to get alerts for new open reservations for Disney dining Car rental - Truro Travel Agent: Jamie Linemman @enchantedmemoriestravel_jamie If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and hit the follow button! Follow us on Instagram: @badwivesclubpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @badwives club --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Welcome Back to the Bad Wives Club! We’re thrilled to have the incredibly talented singer-songwriter and devoted mother of two, Sheena Melwani @sheenamelwani, joining us today. Sheena caught the attention of millions on social media during the pandemic where she and her husband, @therealindiandad captured an insane audience threw their music and laughter. Tune in as we delve into the journey of finding your happiness in motherhood. We talk about embracing your own path and trusting what works for you is what’s right for you, and how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. You all know we’re working moms, but today we get a different perspective of the life of a stay at home mom and the unique challenges that come along with putting your life and profession on hold while you put everyone else first. We cry… we laugh… we share the high and lows of motherhood, but we’re reminded that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Sheena's story is truly inspiring and shows us that’s it’s never too late to chase your passion and make your own dreams come true. Sheena's Music- https://www.sheenamelwani.com If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and hit the follow button! Follow us on Instagram: @badwivesclubpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @badwives club --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we have the guys Jeff Fragala, Joe Pisano and Kevin Kenney joining us in a fun Valentine's day Hot Takes episode where things start to heat up. We come up with some pretty juicy "Hot Takes" of our own, even digging into one of the most asked question we get.... about our in-laws! This episode has us laughing until we cry but also takes us down memory lane hearing our husbands versions of how we first met, said "I love you's" and how we finally got that ring. Hot Takes! 1.) Is pretty privilege a thing? 2.) Can having a baby save a relationship? 3.) What's better... Butts or boobs? 4.). Is it worth it to leave the party earlier than everyone else? 5.) Should catfishing be illegal? 6.) Kissing on the first date? 7.) Should a proposal be done publicly or in private? 8.) Can siblings get engaged around the same time? 9.) Does your husband's mother always come first? 10.) Who's the strict one in the relationship? If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we are diving DEEP into the crucial world of parenting in the digital age with our special guest, internet safety expert Katie Greer! Katie is the former director of internet safety for the MA Attorney General's Office, and was directly involved with the development of one of the first internet safety programs ever. Katie educates us on popular but problematic apps and games (ie., call of duty and discord), and some crazy stories she's encountered on them, and WOW, we were shocked to hear what really goes on behind the icons! This episode is full of shock factors as we uncover how kids are hiding risky apps and content from their parents, and the importance of safety around technology. Our children are simply too young and not emotionally equipped to navigate that deep dark web. We learn invaluable tips and tricks to gain insight into our children's online social lives, and strategies for reducing screen time to make sure we focus on social skills that are just so crucial for development. The biggest takeaway for us, as parents to young children, is that the journey of safeguarding our kids begins today – don’t wait until it’s too late! Tune in now for a conversation that will revolutionize your approach to parenting in the digital era. You can find Katie's contact information and resources through her website, https://www.klgreer.com/ If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

If you loved part 1, you're going to be obsessed with part 2! We're back today with Kelly Brabants Gallo, founder and CEO of ⁠⁠Booty by Brabants⁠⁠, a size inclusive collection of high-quality athleisure wear and ⁠⁠Body by Brabants⁠⁠. Kelly is Liz’s sister and our best friend, but she’s also one of Boston's most inspirational female entrepreneurs. Kelly got super vulnerable in this episode, as she opened up about her past struggles with body dysmorphia, one of the greatest factors that drove her to start ⁠⁠Booty By Brabants.⁠⁠ We get really personal in this one hour - we talk about everything from how Kelly's handling pregnancy and not putting pressure on herself, the power of therapy and her experience she's had thus far, and the toolbox she has to control and manage emotions, how you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others, and so much more. Booty by Brabants and Body by Brabants are giving our BWC listeners 20% OFF sitewide! Use code “BWC20” at check out ⁠⁠www.bootybybrabants.com⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠www.bodybybrabants.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

WELCOME Kelly Brabants Gallo! Kelly is the founder and CEO of Booty by Brabants, a size inclusive collection of high-quality athleisure wear and Body by Brabants. Kelly is Liz’s sister and our best friend, but she’s also one of Boston's most inspirational female entrepreneurs. Kelly's story hasn't always been a fairy tale, but with hope, faith and a lot of hard work, the comeback was REAL. Kelly gets super vulnerable as she opens up about her self-healing journey after a breakup at 31 years old, and how anyone can change at any point of their lives (with the right mindset) and live their dream life. She spills all the juicy details of how she met her husband, the faithful first date that turned out to be her last first date ever, how she knew he was "the one," and the relationship dynamic. She also gives you the inside scoop on her pregnancy journey so far, and how they knew they were ready for kids! We end this episode diving into a difficult topic of conversation around her struggles with body dysmorphia, one of the greatest factors that drove her to start Booty By Brabants. Stay tuned for part 2 where she REALLY starts to open up on how she’s handling pregnancy and not putting pressure on herself, the experience she's had with therapy and the toolbox she has to control and manage emotions, how you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others, and so much more. Booty by Brabants and Body by Brabants are giving our BWC listeners 20% OFF sitewide! Use code “BWC20” at check out www.bootybybrabants.com & www.bodybybrabants.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Today we dig into a ton of different topics! It's Libby's Birthday and she's getting ready to take the kids to Disney World. We explain why we take the title as "Bad Wives" and the roles our husbands play. We acknowledge our husbands love languages and talk about how we show appreciation and also possible resentments that build up in marriages. Liz explains how reading has become her version of self care while Laura focuses on relationships and Libby no longer people pleasing. We touch upon the "D" word, divorce, and we question, do opposites attract? We wrap up with a quick bio of what we do professionally and what a typical day in the life is as Liz, Libby and Laura. If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Are you a control freak when it comes to the kids lunches, their outfits, packing for trips, scheduling their day, and delegating chores around the house to Dad? If you answered yes, you're a HELICOPTER WIFE. We're not so sure it's a terrible thing....but maybe we should put a little more trust in the Dads that they can get shit done without our psycho supervision! Yes, we like things done a certain way, but we're learning to let things go and give our husbands more credit that they can handle chaos just as good, even if it looks different to how we handle it. On todays episode, we discuss the old fashioned "gender norms" and the roles husbands/wives and mom/dads played, and how our families function in the modern day (AKA the bad wives, where our marriages are 50/50!) The three of us vent about recent arguments between our spouses (not everything is always as peachy as you see on instagram) and how we run a household where efforts are equal in all categories. At the end, we get a little house renovation update from Libby! If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@badwivesclub --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Happy New Years, BWC fam! We're back with a fun new episode where we recap our holiday break. Libby explores LEGO Discovery Center Boston with Joseph where they have everything from rides to a LEGO 4D Cinema. Liz and Laura break down their NYC trip with their families starting with The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City followed by lunch and The Sugar Factory and then The Sloomoo Institute where they make our own slime. Feeling greatful we talk about what we're bringing into 2024. But before we dive into all that - we got into a random but interesting conversation about boy/girl dynamics, how our children perceive same-sex couples, and breaking the "stigma" of what toys and activities are typically gender labeled. We also discuss the toxicity of not only children and technology, but us parents being addicted! Let's break some bad habits in 2024 and have more "no phone" zones. If you loved this episode, give us a 5 star review! Follow us on instagram: @badwivesclubpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @badwivesclub --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message