Band Wives

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.

Misha and Chondra are talking manuscripts this week with deeply fascinating author and vocalist Geoff Rickly (Thursday, United Nations) 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.

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.

[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 Tim, 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.

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 rough 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 six picks, oh and please don't mind the super rough audio. Consider it a throwback to the early days of BW!

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.

THIRTY MILES NORTH PR

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BAND WIVES CREATIVE RETREAT IN LISBON 2024

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 industry can have on mental health including specific issues like performance anxiety, addiction and post-tour recovery, as well as strategies to bridge the gap between the bus and home that are useful for health and relationships even if you're not a road warrior. From maintaining a psychological presence when traveling with a pro tip from Taylor Hanson to Tamsin's advice that "saying something is better than saying nothing," you don't want to miss this poignant talk.

Also, Chondra broke her kneecap, Misha got a mammogram...and the Wives are drowning in summertime fun (or maybe it's just the humidity.)

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?

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.