84: Richard Wolf: Season 3 Finale with Band Astrologer, Wolf Intuitive
The Wives are wrapping up Season 3 with a very special guest and astrologer to musicians, entertainers and their families, Richard Wolf.
From pinpointing best times for contracts, merch creation and writing, learning moon + rising signs to spotting signs your relationship has come to an end, and looking to the stars to determine whether the burnout is real, the Wives are digging deep with a million questions for Richard.
Also, Chondra is terrible at texting and Misha is very tired. See you for Season 4 in the Fall!
www.wolfintuitive.com
Episode 83: Minisode on NYC Weekend + Secret Writing Projects
In a month gone wild, the Wives are back to talk about the insanity of May, their big fancy night out, breaking cardinal NYC taxi rules and why your projects always deserve their own place on the family calendar.
Also, Chonny and Misha are writing a SCREENPLAY! Help them manifest it, please and thank you.
Episode 82: Denise Devenish: Naming Suffering, Embracing Magic + Why Musicians Are Weirdos
The Wives sit down with incredibly insightful guest and music-industry therapist, Denise Devenish to talk about the mental health challenges of the music and other creative industries, addressing conflict head-on, the co-existence of magic and suffering, mom life, and why pizza and chips with vinegar cures all.
From Bon Jovi's infidelities to cockroach infestations, this one covers everything. Listen in and consider it your weekly therapy sesh.
Episode 81: Minisode Recap On Coachella + Amtrak
The Wives are home from the West Coast and ready to dish on their respective adventures. Misha is talking Coachella, from her fits to top show picks and Chonny gives all the details about her cross-country train trip.
Also, much chatter about grass maintenance, The Last Dinner Party, hot pollen and the Wives' desperate need for a two-week Amtrak writing sabbatical.
Episode 80: Ashley Meyer: Back Lounge Bliss and Braving Bad Wifi
This week, the Wives are welcoming lovely, non-stop hustling Ashley Meyer to the show to talk about life as a merch maven, not letting the hard days make a hard life, off-day activities, advice, Taco Bell and how to deal when your fiancé is your boss. Having to record from the back of a moving vehicle in the midwest doesn't make for the best sound quality, but such is the BW life. Bear with us please!
Also, there was an eclipse and Misha's sinus infection won't go away.
Episode 79: Minisode on How Technology Giveth—and Taketh
After a forced week off due to technical issues, the Wives return in full force with new book clubs, traumatic writing life updates, Coachella planning, self-help book breakdowns and all the tangents you’ve come to love.
Also, this is your reminder to BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER.
Episode 78: Minisode on Holographic Universe Theory
This week, the Wives are exploring the universe with a light dive into a theory that has been keeping them up at night. Come along as they ponder principles and contend with life’s greatest mysteries…all in under 25 minutes? (Disclaimer: Contrary to popular belief, the Wives are NOT actual astrophysicists…yet.)
Also, Misha is frolicking with wild horses and Chonny prepares for a 65-hour cross country train ride.
Episode 77: Caitlin Thomsen: Easy Love, Hard Moves + Hardware
Sunny days are upon us and the Wives are inspired to make big life overhauls and try new things. This week's guest is lovely North Carolina transplant, home hardware account manager and band wife, Caitlin Thomsen, who's sharing her daily mantras and tips for making big moves while raising two boys on the go. From chasing the unknown in the midst of a pandemic to embracing (or erasing?) your flaws, why bad TV is better with an English accent, handling "free-time" jealousy while holding it all down, and how new handles can upgrade your entire home, Caitlin teaches us all to dance to the chaotic techno beat of our own drums.
Also, Misha is taking vitamins for now, and Chonny is taking her kid to school in pajamas.
Episode 75: Michelle Swain: Creating Wellness + Finding All Rhodes Lead to Home
It’s the Wives’ Diamond Jubilee 75th episode and they’re welcoming a gem of a guest to the show with digital creative mastermind and Rhode Island native, Michelle Swain. From music cruises and leading double lives, to navigating the world of IVF with a partner who is away and confronting hidden insecurities, no topic is off limits in this triple convo.
Also, Chonny and Misha take a decided stance on Starter jackets…and Lululemon.
Episode 73: Haley Giovannani Raneri: Full Time Adulting in Power Suits
In this week's episode, the Wives are checking in with powerhouse attorney and newborn mama, Haley Giovannani Raneri to talk about work/life balance, baby jams, honest communication and finding the perfect work suit.
Also, Chonny has had a week and Misha is very, very tired.
Episode 70: Kelly Cervantes: Normal Broken, Writing Through The Unimaginable + Love On & Off-Broadway
[Warning: This week's episode speaks to the loss of a child}
This week's episode features a very special guest and the show's first Theater Wife, acclaimed author, mama and profound thinker, Kelly Cervantes for a candid and heartfelt conversation about embracing unthinkable grief, adapting through life's challenges, and her recent book Normal Broken. There are also tips and strategies for making it through transitional periods (like her husband Miguel's recent return to regular life, after retirement from his role as the longest-running principal role in Hamilton) goosebumps left and right, and the most perfect advice for everyone including, "Be the fucking cockroach!"
Episode 68: Kristin Colby Way: Reading With Friends, Kindergarten Empty Nesters + Analyzing Reality TV
Bundle up, babies, it's cold outside...hopefully.
This week, the Wives are cuddling up for a sweet chat with delightful guest and marketing mama, Kristin Colby Way to talk about everything from her online book club Stay Connected and overseas ventures on tour with two littles (with double the kid STUFF!) to the importance of family, Disney and the deep psychological mindf@*k that is reality TV.
Also, if this episode has predicted correctly, Misha is likely riding a reindeer through Norway at this very moment and Chonny is ice skating her way to school pick up.
Get those mittens on and let's get real.
Episode 66: Regina Banali: Directing a Legacy, Widow's Fire + Cat Live-streaming
Welcome to 2024, friends! Chonny and Misha are settling into the new year, post-holiday peace, and a brand new season of Band Wives, starting with knowledgeable guest and producer Regina Banali. From her start in front of the camera (swimming with Robin Williams in Hook!) to her directorial work, which includes recent Showtime documentary QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back, you don't want to miss Regina's unique perspective on music widowhood, resilience, love and managing the legacy of Quiet Riot.
Also, Misha is ready to retire to her full-time hobbyist dream and Chonny is here for it.
Episode 64: Rebecca Shepherd: Flowers, Finding Your Person + All the Different Ways to be Smart
In this week’s episode, Chondra and Misha jump right in with magical guest, floral designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Shepherd. From moving to NYC alone at the tender age of 21 to her latest venture in the gorgeous Brooklyn event space, Pink Moon, Rebecca gives the lowdown on running multiple businesses at once, with a husband in multiple bands at once, mom life, finding beauty in the world, and tips for keeping love alive (23 years and counting!)
Episode 62: Chloe Trujillo: The Intersection of Art and Science + Finding Life in the Catacombs
It's a late night episode and the Wives are settling in for a glass of wine, plant talk and a heart-to-heart with amazing guest, artist, designer and musician Chloe Trujillo. Tune in for deep thoughts on carving a path outside of the expected, energy work, the power of live music, veering outside of one's comfort zone for growth and a wild story of a young Chloe getting lost overnight in the Parisian Catacombs.
Also making love last long term, finding your own identity (when your partner is away, touring in one of the biggest bands on the planet) and possibly the most interesting theme song ever chosen by a guest on the show.
Episode 60: Allie Wesenberg-Trippy: Vlog Life, Roadripping + Building Online Community
October showers bring…whiskey sours? This week’s episode finds Chondra reporting from a very wet New York City, while Misha ponders whether one truly NEEDS a book deadline as she chips away at her latest novel. The Wives sit down with sparkling adventurer and vlogger Allie Wesenberg-Trippy (aka Allie Wes) to talk about everything from her travels and documenting family and marriage alongside her husband Charles—to crowdsourcing a mystery diagnosis, building a supportive online community and explaining why an empty house is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Also everyone is still obsessed with Love Is Blind.
Episode 58: Megan Marsh: Second Chances, Soccer + Setting Yourself Up
September is winding down and the Wives are busting out the wellness remedies and crockpots (and hoping to not burn down the house!) This week, they sit down with Megan Marsh, razor sharp business woman, mama and fairly new inductee to the Band Wife life. Join them for a chat about blended families, sports, their Lakeland AirBnB, finding true love the second time around and getting booted from not one, but TWO churches on the journey to finding it.
Also, it wouldn't be a show without aliens...
Episode 56: Abby Wills: Contemplative Practices + Cursing At Home
It's that time of the week again and the Wives are back with fantastically thoughtful guest and contemplative educator/co-founder of Shanti Generation, Abby Wills. Listen in as they talk wellness and education, the growth required for long term relationships, social media, finding your life path, managing 9 year olds, the death of yoga and Abby's new book, Stressed Out to Stress Wise: How You and Your Students Can Navigate Challenges and Nurture Vitality.
Episode 54: The Write Stuff with Geoff Rickly
Misha and Chondra are talking manuscripts this week with deeply fascinating author and vocalist Geoff Rickly (Thursday, United Nations, No Devotion) whose debut novel Someone Who Isn't Me was released this July via Rose Books. From the importance of finding a literary community of one's own and why reading is crucial, to setting office hours, the struggles of addiction, fighting in the fragrance community, playlists, Mercury Retrograde and everything in between...you don't want to miss this super fun and insightful deep dive into the creative process.
Episode 52: Cayce Lee: Expecting The Unexpected + Making Peace With Time
[TRIGGER WARNING: Infant loss and traumatic birth]
This week Chondra and Misha sit down for a heartfelt talk with Alesana online store + social media manager, band wife and wonder woman, Cayce Lee. From her journey through friendship to love with husband Dennis, to her ongoing advocacy efforts for children born prematurely and other families of children with medical complexities after their daughter Eris was born at 22 weeks. Cayce offers profound advice in sharing her story, including how to help friends and family who may be going through the unexpected and why you CAN plan, but also be ready to pivot in life. Also, the pros and cons of social media, the unseen business of touring, the absolute joy of hoarding books and cute photo shoots in flower fields.