#423 - Rachael Harris on Balancing Motherhood and Hollywood

Free Bert is officially renewed for Season 2 and we couldn’t be more excited to get back into production. In this episode, Bert and I answer your questions all about Free Bert. From behind-the-scenes moments to what you can expect in Season 2. You called in with your questions and we’re giving you an inside look at what it’s like working on the show, filming with Bert, and what’s coming next. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We can’t wait for you to see what we have planned for Season 2. --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie Xo Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P1swn9 Bookshop https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780063445192 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael Harris joins me for a really honest conversation about life, motherhood, and what happens when everything slows down. We talk about her career in Hollywood, the quiet seasons that no one really prepares you for, and how she found her way back to what she truly loves doing. We also get into parenting, relationships, and the work it takes to break patterns and show up differently for your kids. Rachael shares what she’s learned from her marriages, raising two boys, and learning to finally ask herself, “what do I actually want?” --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie Xo Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P1swn9 Bookshop https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780063445192 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy, Kirsten, and I are back for book club and this time we read Gerald’s Game by Stephen King. The story follows a woman who ends up handcuffed to a bed after her husband suddenly dies, leaving her completely alone with her thoughts and memories. We break down what we liked, what didn’t work for us, and whether this book holds up decades after it was first published. We also talk about listening to the audiobook versus reading the book, Stephen King’s writing style, and some of the bigger themes in the story. Buy Gerald’s Game here:Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors BetterHelp - Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/wife. --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie Xo Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P1swn9 Bookshop https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780063445192 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bert and I talk about our “sleep divorce,” or what we like to call sleep maxxing. We share what led us to this setup, including Bert’s snoring and our very different sleep habits. We also talk about how making this change has actually improved our lives and helped us get the rest we need while still staying connected as husband and wife. It turns out sleep divorce is more common than people think, especially for couples entering the empty nester phase. --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/party50off and use code party50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Gerald’s Game by Stephen King  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠ #leeannkreischer⁠ #bertandleeann #sleepdivorce #marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brianna LaPaglia, social media star and host of Plan Bri Uncut, joins me to share her journey from a pre-med student to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in digital media. She opens up about how she landed her role at Barstool, the rapid rise that followed, and how much her life has changed over the past five years. Through the highs and the challenges, Brianna reflects on what she’s learned and why she’s now focused on prioritizing herself and defining what she wants next. It’s an honest conversation about ambition, growth, and taking control of your own path. Follow Brianna https://www.instagram.com/briannalapaglia/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@ihatebriannachickenfry/video/7590869105737993502 https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanBriUncut ---------------------------------------------------Our Next book club will be Gerald’s Game by Stephen King  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠ #leeannkreischer⁠ #bertandleeann #briannalapaglia #briannachickenfry #barstool #planbriuncut #influencer #socialmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Tolev joins me for a bold and hilarious conversation about everything from freezing fat cells to shutting down hecklers during crowd work. We dive into what life on tour is really like for her and talk about filming her special Filth Queen, which had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Steph also opens up about getting married, what that next chapter looks like, and whether starting a family is part of her plan. It’s honest, outrageous, and exactly what you’d expect from Steph. Follow Steph  https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/?hl=en Watch Filth Queen https://www.netflix.com/title/81764903 Steph’s Keepin’ ‘Em Hard Tour https://stephtolevtour.com/ --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Gerald’s Game by Stephen King  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠ #leeannkreischer⁠ #bertandleeann #StephTolev #KeepinEmHardTour #FilthQueen #comics #comedians #crowdwork #comedyspecials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Maguire returns to the podcast for a catch-up after our last conversation when she had just made it home from a frightening travel experience. This time, Erin shares stories from her early twenties, including a string of questionable dating experiences that taught her a lot about trust and relationships. We also talk about the stand-up comedy world, why Los Angeles is such an important place for comedians to grow, and the strong sense of community that exists in the LA comedy scene. It’s a funny, honest conversation about learning, evolving, and finding your place. Follow Erin https://erinmaguire.com/ https://www.instagram.com/erinmaguireofficial/ --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Shopify - Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/wife BetterHelp - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Gerald’s Game by Stephen King  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann #erinmaguire #standupcomedy #secondcity #comedian #femalecomedians  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy, Kirsten, and I kick off this year’s book club with Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. This book opened up a deep conversation around how Paul reinterpreted Christianity in the Bible, and how that’s shaped much of what we see in modern religion. We also explore the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and God. Love, compassion, and inclusion and the harmful messages often directed at women and the LGBTQ+ community. There were inconsistencies we couldn’t ignore, and this episode is all about unpacking those questions with honesty and curiosity. Buy the book here: Amazon - https://amzn.to/4oGiWSD Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668066898 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code LEEANN. Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/party50off and use code party50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Gerald’s Game by Stephen King  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4q7M71HBook Shop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781501144202 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann #bookclub #church #faith #jesus #god #discovery Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christy Busby, host of From Atheism to Enlightenment and 2nd AD on Free Bert, joins me to share her powerful personal journey. We talk about her Christian upbringing, the unexpected health challenge that became a spiritual wake-up call, and how it led her to explore a more expansive view of faith. Christy opens up about what spirituality means to her now, how she’s grown, and why asking deeper questions changed everything. Check out her podcast -https://www.youtube.com/@F.A.T.E. Follow Busby - https://linktr.ee/f.a.t.e.podcast\ Read Mr. Pickles & Maggie: A "Tail" of True Friendship - https://amzn.to/3YR9bqs --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang Amazon - https://amzn.to/4oGiWSD Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668066898 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠ #leeannkreischer⁠ #bertandleeann #enlightenment #spirituality #atheism #psychic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nedra Glover Tawwab, bestselling author of The Balancing Act, joins me for a powerful conversation about connection, communication, and community. We explore the different attachment styles and how understanding them can help us show up more honestly in our relationships. Nedra shares why building community is essential for emotional wellbeing, and how we can create spaces that invite real conversation. I also dive into some of my favorite parts of her book and unpack the insights that resonated with me the most. Follow Nedra https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ THE BALANCING ACT: Creating Healthy Dependency and Connection Without Losing Yourself (available for pre-sale and will be released on February 10, 2026) - https://amzn.to/49syhCd Bookshop https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780593850749 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang Amazon - https://amzn.to/4oGiWSD Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668066898 --------------------------------------------------- Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------- Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Presale bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann #attachmentstyles #avoidantattachment #anxiousattachment #therapy #loniless #conversations  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices