Bad Wives Club

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Allie Hershman Returns: Motherhood, Ollie & Friends & Her Story | 82 Oct 09, 2025

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Allie Hershman certified therapist is back! In a short-and-sweet catch-up, one of our best friends shares where she is now—wife, mama, and founder of the kid-friendly Ollie & Friends Podcast. Then we revisit the powerful conversation that first introduced you to Allie’s story of resilience.

SPECIAL GUEST: Allie Hershman, returning guest, certified therapist and friend of the show

This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:

Allie’s life now: married, a new mama, and what she’s up to
Launching Ollie & Friends—an interactive podcast kids love
A replay of her earlier, deeply personal story of resilience
Why this remains one of our most-loved episodes

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Listen to Allie’s kids’ show, Ollie & Friends Podcast.

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Fragala Family Routine Reset: Screens, Sugar & Parenting with Jeff Fragala | 81 Oct 02, 2025

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Jeff’s back on the pod! Liz and her husband Jeff Fragala sit down to talk about the family’s new routine—from Jeff starting a new job to their household “reset bootcamp” cutting screens and sugar. It’s the other side’s perspective on making everyday family life work.

SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband

This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Jeff Fragala are talking about:

Jeff’s new job and how the schedule shift changes their home routine
The family “reset bootcamp”: cutting screens (yes, even TV!) and sugar
His-and-hers takes on screen time, sugar, and parenting
The values and daily habits that keep the household running

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No perfect wives or moms required—we’re figuring it out together, and we’re so grateful you’re here. Join us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Marriage Rough Patches, Kids’ Habits & Leading with Love | 80 Sep 25, 2025

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We’re back with a real one. After a rough patch, Liz + Libby recap what these last few weeks of marriage actually looked like—now that they’ve made it to the other side, still standing and still married. It’s an honest catch-up about family life, kids’ habits, and choosing to lead with love.

This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:

A candid recap of a hard season in marriage—and coming out the other side
The Labubu craze now that the big kids officially have them
Healthy breakfast ideas for busy mornings
Quitting kids’ bad habits: a trial-and-error behavior reset, and what you can and can’t control
Do you buy siblings gifts on birthdays? Our take
A closing reminder to be a nice person, lead with love, and spread more positivity

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No perfect wives or moms required—we’re figuring it out together, and we’re so grateful you’re here. Join us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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The Great Fall Debate: Mom Hot Takes, Drop-Off, PTA & Date Nights | 79 Sep 18, 2025

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Happy September—or should we say Happy New Year? New school routines have us ready for a fresh start, so we’re answering rapid-fire questions about all things fall. From school drop-off outfits to PTA participation, we have opinions—and we want yours, too.

This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:

• Back-to-school routines and why September feels like a reset
• Closet cleanouts versus shopping for new fall wardrobe staples
• School drop-off style: getting dressed up or keeping it casual
• Joining the PTA or sitting this season out
• Fall getaways with the kids versus an adults-only trip
• Fall date-night ideas, favorite scents, and seasonal flavors

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Are you signing up for the PTA or heading straight home after drop-off? Tell us your fall hot takes on Instagram + TikTok—we’d love to hear where you land.

Follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to keep hanging with us. If this episode made you laugh, send it to your school-drop-off bestie. We’re so grateful for every share, follow, and thoughtful rating or review—you help more people find the club.

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Preschool Drop-Offs, Cyberbullying & Netflix’s Unknown Number | 78 Sep 11, 2025

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First week back in the routine—and we’re feeling it. Liz + Libby recap preschool drop-offs and youth-sports chaos, then get into Netflix’s Unknown Number and the scary reality of parenting in the age of technology.

This week, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are digging into:

How the littles handled their first week of preschool
Youth sports and the struggles that come with them
Netflix’s Unknown Number—an absolutely wild story
Cyberbullying and protecting kids in the digital age

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We love this little community. Keep up with the club on Instagram + TikTok, and subscribe to Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow our founding Bad Wives Club hosts, Liz + Libby!

If this one resonated, share it with a friend who needs it—and a 5-star rating or review helps more people find the club. Thanks for listening!

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Back-to-School Anxiety, Homework & Saying No to Kids’ Fads | 77 Sep 04, 2025

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Summer’s last hurrah meets back-to-school reality. Liz + Libby recap Cape days and slow days, Liz’s dreamy Harwich stay, and the nerves of sending the littles off to pre-K.

On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:

Recapping the final weeks of summer—Cape days and slow days
Liz’s Harwich vacation rental (and why booking direct beats the fees)
Pre-K jitters for Delilah and Rocco
The Labubu craze and saying “no” to silly fads
A town that ditched elementary homework—love it or not?

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Book Liz’s exact Harwich stay through New England Vacation Rentals (booking direct skips the fees). Plus the sneaker plug Liz mentions: Raw Kickz.

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Friendship Boundaries in Your 30s: Saying No Without the Drama | 76 Aug 21, 2025

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Part two of the friendship conversation you loved. Liz + Libby dig into avoiding drama in your 30s, saying no when your social battery’s dead, and creating distance without turning anyone into a villain—with real listener messages woven in.

Here’s what Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are getting into this week:

Avoiding drama vs. avoiding people—where’s the line?
How to say “no” when your social battery is completely drained
Creating distance without a dramatic breakup
Anonymous listener messages, and our honest take

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No perfect wives or moms required—we’re figuring it out together, and we’re so glad you’re here. Join us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow our founding Bad Wives Club hosts, Liz + Libby!

If this conversation meant something to you, pass it along—and a 5-star rating goes a long way in helping others find us. We appreciate you!

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Manifesting Your Next Chapter + Protecting Your Peace in Your 30s | 75 Aug 14, 2025

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Calling in the next chapter. Liz + Libby look ahead to big-picture goals and dreamy plans (hello, a month in Aruba), while Libby leans into manifestation for the first time and both protect their peace in their 30s.

This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about:

Big-picture life goals and next summer’s dream plans
Libby dips a toe into manifestation and the spiritual side
Vision boards, beach houses, and living on your own terms
Setting boundaries and dodging unnecessary drama

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Pull up a chair and join the club. We’re on Instagram + TikTok—come say hi—and you can follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow our founding Bad Wives Club hosts, Liz + Libby!

Loved this episode? Send it to a friend, and a quick 5-star review truly helps us grow. Thanks for being here.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty, Grief & Real Housewives Talk | 74 Aug 07, 2025

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We turned obsessed with teen drama—and somehow found real talk in it. The Summer I Turned Pretty opens a heartfelt conversation about grief and how Liz has learned to support her sister this past year, before we lighten it up with pop culture.

This week, Liz + Libby are digging into:

What The Summer I Turned Pretty quietly taught us about grief
How Liz is doing, and being a support system for her sister
Real Housewives of Rhode Island casting speculation
Being so over the Miami drama—and a recap of our new cars

STAY IN THE LOOP

We love this little community. Keep up with the club on Instagram + TikTok, and subscribe to Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow our founding Bad Wives Club hosts, Liz + Libby!

If this one resonated, share it with a friend who needs it—and a 5-star rating or review helps more people find the club. Thanks for listening!

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Summer Mom Burnout: Lost Routines, Empty Threats & Starting Over | 73 Jul 31, 2025

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Ever just feel completely DONE? Same. Past the midpoint of summer, every rule and routine has gone out the window—so Liz + Libby vent, laugh, and talk about clawing structure back.

On this episode, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano cover:

Summer burnout and life feeling totally out of control
The kind of moms we are right now (no judgment)
How we plan to get back on track
Liz on building trust with her 7-year-old and ditching empty threats

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Enjoyed the hang? Share it with someone who’d get it, and a 5-star review helps us reach more moms. Thank you for the support!

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