Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave: Guilt & New Routines | 113

This week, we’re joined by Kelly Brabants Gallo, founder of Booty by Brabants, Body by Brabants and The Beehive Studio, for an honest conversation about motherhood, infant loss, miscarriage, trying to conceive, and pregnancy after loss. Kelly shares what her fitness routine looks like today, including how she maximizes a short 20-minute workout, adjusts movement for different bodies and seasons of life, and prioritizes hydration, sleep, strength training, and consistency. She also opens up about balancing motherhood with being an entrepreneur and business owner, setting boundaries, and learning not to overplan every part of life. Kelly reflects on finding the hope and courage to try to conceive again after losing her daughter, Celine. She discusses the loneliness of miscarriage and TTC, the fear she carried throughout her subsequent pregnancy, and how EMDR therapy helped her process trauma and prepare to welcome her son, Troy. Now four months postpartum, Kelly talks about adjusting to parenthood, returning to her businesses when she felt ready, communicating with her husband, and learning how to reconnect after disagreements. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, presence, fitness, relationships, pregnancy after loss, and holding both grief and hope both at the same time. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Love hanging with us? Support the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Make busy lunches and weeknight dinners a little easier. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. Cozy Earth — Get cozy with 20% off at checkout using code BADWIVES. Make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth from Bad Wives Club! Supporting our sponsors helps support the show—thank you for showing them some love. COME HANG WITH US Follow Bad Wives Club on Instagram + TikTok, and follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode. Loved this episode? Send it to the friend who needs to hear it—and leave us a 5-star review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School is back, the lunchboxes need packing, and someone’s crying at drop-off—possibly us. Liz + Libby are putting you on speaker for an honest catch-up about back-to-school routines, mom anxiety, and sharing the morning chaos with our husbands. We’re answering your parenting questions, catching up on Liz’s Italy trip, and figuring out this new season of motherhood together. This week on Bad Wives Club, we're talking about: • Starting kindergarten, emotional preschool drop-offs, and settling into school-year routines • What we’re actually packing in our kids’ lunches • Sharing morning responsibilities with our husbands and managing the mental load of parenting • Kids’ screen time and the anxiety of worrying something could happen to your children • Going from one kid to two and traveling with babies • Finding a balance between fitness, nutrition, and enjoying your life • Liz’s Italy recap and the “nappuccino” hangover conversation we apparently needed to have BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Love hanging with us? Support the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Make busy lunches and weeknight dinners a little easier. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. Cozy Earth — Get cozy with 20% off at checkout using code BADWIVES. Make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth from Bad Wives Club! Supporting our sponsors helps support the show—thank you for showing them some love. COME HANG WITH US Follow Bad Wives Club on Instagram + TikTok, and follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode. Loved this episode? Send it to the friend who needs to hear it—and leave us a 5-star review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The kids are young. Work is busy. There’s always a reason to put the trip—and time together—off, but after losing both of his parents, Jeff Fragala has a different perspective on waiting for “someday.” SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Fragala, Liz’s husband This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Jeff Fragala are talking about: • Grief after losing both parents and how loss changes your priorities • Prioritizing your marriage while raising a family • Planning their first trip to Europe together—Positano, Italy! • Making time for each other without waiting for the perfect moment An honest conversation about grief, marriage, and choosing to make memories with the people you love. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Westwood IV Therapy — Use code BWC50 for $50 off your first IV. Nutre Meals — Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. COME HANG WITH US We’re so grateful you’re here and part of the Bad Wives Club community. Join the club on Instagram + TikTok, and follow the podcast where you listen to podcasts! If this conversation meant something to you, we’d love for you to share it with someone who might need it. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find us. Thank you for listening and supporting the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Something isn’t right. I need help.” Why is that so hard for so many moms to say? The conversation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial brings us to an important discussion about postpartum mental health, recognizing warning signs, and helping mothers feel safe asking for support. SPECIAL GUEST: Alexandria “Allie” Hershman, licensed clinical therapist This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and postpartum psychosis • Intrusive thoughts versus command hallucinations—and recognizing when urgent help is needed • Medication, psychiatric care, and gaps in postpartum screening and support • The fear of speaking up and how partners, family, and friends can step in proactively We’re sharing personal experiences and focusing on maternal mental health education and support, without assessing Lindsay Clancy’s diagnosis or legal case. CONNECT WITH ALLIE alexandriahershman.com Instagram: @alexandriahershman + @allie_jaie BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. Cozy Earth — Use code BADWIVES for 20% off at checkout, and tell them you heard about Cozy Earth from Bad Wives Club! COME HANG WITH US We’re so grateful you’re here and part of the Bad Wives Club community. Join the club on Instagram + TikTok, and follow the podcast! If this conversation meant something to you, we’d love for you to share it with someone who might need it. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find us. Thank you for listening and supporting the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Excited to go back to work—and feeling guilty about it? Libby’s six months of maternity leave are coming to an end, and we’re talking about all the feelings that can exist at once: anticipation, anxiety, and the bittersweet reality of leaving your baby. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Returning to work after maternity leave and navigating mom guilt • The anxiety and excitement of being away from your baby • Adjusting family schedules and balancing work and motherhood • Their reactions to the Lindsay Clancy trial at the time of recording • Why Netflix’s I Will Find You has become their latest obsession If you’re preparing to return to work or finding your rhythm as a working mom, you’re in good company. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for supporting the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Make busy workdays and family dinners a little easier. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. JOIN THE CLUB 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. Know a mom heading back to work? We’d love for you to send this episode her way. And if you’re enjoying the show, we’d be so grateful for a 5-star rating or review—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for being part of it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love your friends. Still hoping someone cancels the plans? Libby is in her “family bubble” era, and we’re talking about the phase of motherhood where another invitation feels like another thing on the to-do list. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Feeling too tired to socialize while juggling kids, the house, and everyday life • Mom guilt, saying no to plans, and feeling like you should be more social • Whether it’s motherhood burnout, getting older, or changing priorities • Setting boundaries and making room for quiet time at home with your family For the mom who loves her people but wants to be home in sweatpants by 6 PM—we get it. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Nutre Meals — Take one thing off your plate with meals ready when you need them. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. JOIN THE CLUB A club you can join from your couch? You’re in the right place. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If this sounded like your group chat, we’d love for you to share it with your friends—no plans required. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so grateful. It helps more people find the club. Thank you for listening and supporting us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summer with kids: who’s working, who’s at camp, and how are we getting everyone out the door? Liz + Libby walk through their real daily routines, from the first coffee to the last bedtime, while juggling two very different schedules. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Working-mom summer routines: balancing work, camp drop-offs, and pick-ups • Life at home during Libby’s final weeks of maternity leave with baby Sonny and her two older boys • Caring for a baby while keeping up with the house and everyone’s schedules • Getting through dinner, bedtime, and everything in between An honest day-in-the-life conversation about working, staying home with kids, and the everyday logistics of summer parenting. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for supporting the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Make busy summer lunches and family dinners a little easier. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. JOIN THE CLUB Whether you’re listening on your commute, pushing the stroller, or finally sitting down after bedtime, we’re so glad you’re here. Join us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Have a friend juggling the summer shuffle, too? We’d love for you to send this episode her way. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for making us part of your day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Libby is a ’90s mom. Liz is our resident “wannabe crunchy” mom. This week, we’re comparing parenting styles and answering your questions about kids’ independence, screen time, and the everyday decisions that don’t come with a handbook. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz + Libby talk about: • When we’d let kids play outside without parents and use public bathrooms alone • Our different parenting styles and views on outdoor free play • Pre-vacation arguments and the mental load of family travel • Weekend spending, toddler bed transitions, and favorite kids’ toys • Nintendo Switch, screen time, and introducing kids to gaming JOIN THE CLUB 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. If this conversation meant something to you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for listening and supporting us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do we raise grateful kids—and still feel connected to our husbands when summer takes over? Liz + Libby get honest about parenting approaches, teaching responsibility, and the relationship strain that can come with having the kids home full-time. Plus, beauty favorites and embracing life in our thirties. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Raising grateful kids and teaching responsibility from an early age • Trying different parenting approaches with our families • Feeling disconnected from your husband during summer with kids • Our current beauty favorites and Liz’s upcoming 35th birthday JOIN THE CLUB 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. If this conversation meant something to you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for listening and supporting us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Packing for a family vacation or making summer memories close to home? We’re talking about both, as Liz + Libby share what this season looks like for their families. Libby is also soaking up her final weeks of maternity leave before heading back to work. This week on Bad Wives Club, we're talking about: • Summer travel plans for Cape Cod, Italy, and Aruba • Vacation packing and finding local adventures with kids • Libby’s final weeks of maternity leave before returning to work • Her postpartum experience and daily life with three boys • Making time for healthy eating, consistent workouts, and self-care JOIN THE CLUB 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. If this conversation meant something to you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend. And if you have a moment to leave a 5-star rating or review, we’d be so appreciative—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for listening and supporting us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.