89. Holiday Hot Takes

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.If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star review and hit the follow button!

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! If you loved this episode, please hit the 5 star review and make sure to follow us!