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 63: Minisode Q + A On Toxic Relationships + Jealousy On The Road
After a whirlwind day and night together in NYC, Chonny and Misha are settling back into normalcy and even managed to crank out this minisode on time! This week, the Wives answer a question from a listener about making sure the show goes on and backstage is a non-toxic zone, even when drama and jealousy seems to loom.
Also, Chonny is sharing her treasures from Salem (including an amazing astrology calendar from HausWitch,) Misha needs a long nap and the ladies both want to drape themselves in warm magical colors all winter long (and probably paint over them by March.)
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 61: Minisode Band Wife Catch Up + Why You Should Be Your Own Fan Club
After two weeks apart, the Wives are reunited in the aftermath of Misha's book deadline and Chondra's return from the high seas aboard the SS Neverender.
From Halloween musings to learning to enjoy your own art, mediums, addiction, wedding crashing, demons, books and everything in between--the ladies are sleep-deprived, probably riddled with scurvy and absolutely ready to put up Christmas trees. Bring your sunscreen because you're about to get a TAN (gent!)
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 59: Minisode On Making Time for Friends Amidst the Pal-Demic
This week, the Wives break down recent reports of a "Friendship Recession" and why the intimacy of close friends is irreplaceable. From bonding over common interests to finding time for besties, overcoming the fear of making new friends to prioritizing those we are closest to, this episode is all about the buds, pals, chums, BFFs.
Also, Misha is a full ad for tortilla chips and Chonny gets terrorized by a Halloween mask.
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 57: Minisode On Freak Flags, Golden Eggs + Friends Without Benefits
From parapsychological phenomenons to psychedelic trips and strange eggs at the bottom of the ocean, this episode takes some serious twists and turns. Chonny and Misha also manage to discuss the intended topic of the day: a thought piece in The Cut about whether children ruin friendships. The Wives are all riled up...and all over the place! Come on, Wednesday Let's get freaky!
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 55: Minisode On The Myth Of Finding Balance
September is quickly approaching and the Wives are desperate for structure, organization and hacks to simplify life. They also answer a listener's question about how to strike balance in motherhood and commiserate over the endless struggle of meals and screen time. This one's for the overwhelmed parents trying to do it all.
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 53: Minisode On the Show's Theme Song
In this week's little minisode, Chonny is live from rural South Dakota and Misha is finally home(ish) from a wild summer of travel. The Wives answer a listener's question about the Band Wives theme song.
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.
Episode 51: Minisode on Favorite Venues
What are your top choice venues and cities to see a show? In this week's teeny mini episode, the Wives brave home renovations and patchy wifi service to answer a listener's question about their favorite venues. From Minnesota to Portland, Santa Cruz to NYC, there are so many fabulous spots to catch a show...and surrounding neighborhoods to find good eats and reads before you go. Tune in for Misha and Chondra's quick picks!
[And please don't mind the rough audio. Consider it a throwback to the early days of BW!]
Episode 50: Priscilla Vento: PR Plays + Calling the Shots
It's our Golden 50th Episode and the Wives are welcoming the fabulous Priscilla Vento to the show to talk about her PR journey from fashion to tech, cannabis and music, her love of the pool table, supplement stacks, why vertigo is not your friend when skating, the beauty of the public's short attention span and her experience in becoming a Band Wife later in life.
Also Misha dabbles in commune life, beer talk, aliens are probably definitely real and Chondra wonders if she'll ever finish her book jacket copy.
Episode 49: Summer's Underway + We're Going To Lisbon
Lots of big news in the world of the Wives this week from officially releasing their creative retreat to Portugal information (only 16 spots left to join us!) summer updates, teaching, and an exciting February tour announcement. There's also beach talk, more travel planning and a VERY rapid shift from attending high school reunions to...planning a living funeral? Grab something cold and listen in to get the scoop.
Episode 48: Tamsin Embleton: Writing the Book on Touring and Mental Health
It's been one year of Band Wives and this week Chondra and Misha are back with a very important (and very brilliant) guest. Join them as they welcome Tamsin Embleton, Director of Music Industry Therapists and writer of "Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual" for a deep conversation about surviving life on and off the road, the impact the touring music industry can have on mental health.
Episode 47: Minisode on Paradigm Shifts
It's Summertime and the Wives are kicking off with a listener's question about perspective-altering moments and how to recognize them. From spirituality to refusing to take no for an answer, this one is full of learning and unlearning. Also, thoughts on a possible Band Wives book club, the hell that is humidity and did anyone mention Florida is kind of going through it?
Episode 46: The Write Stuff with Sarah Grunder Ruiz
In a special edition episode on writing and creativity, Chondra and Misha sit down for an enlightening chat with novelist Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships, Luck and Last Resorts) to talk about maintaining inspiration, productivity, juggling the creative process with home life, teaching, finishing a book, why karaoke is always the solution, and being flexible with yourself above all else.
Writers, artists, music makers and general creatives--this one is for you! Don't miss her incredible insight and be sure to check out her upcoming novel Last Call at the Local in stores January 2, 2024.
Episode 45: Minisode on Breaking Cliches
In Minisode 45, we find Chonny and Misha answering a listener's question about how to be a modern band partner. Also, this episode is not sponsored by Trader Joe's--but it should be--as the Wives talk about their favorite finds in what can only be described as a discussion between two people who have never been inside a grocery store. There's a near perfect dupe for the Glow Watermelon mask, flowers in season and pineapple everything, as well as some very exciting BOOK NEWS!