Coach's Wife Playbook

In This Episode: It's time to get real about mental health and coping when it comes to being a coach's wife. I chat with Carleigh, a therapist who is here to give her insight on how to cope with life as a coach's wife. We discuss anxiety when you are alone, the stigma that comes with couple's therapy, and why mental health is so important to manage and discuss. You can connect more with Carleigh by tuning into her podcast "Growing Through It With Carleigh" on Apple or Spotify. You can also follow her on Instagram @carleigh.weaver Where Can You Find Me? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @peyton.erickson11

In This Episode: For a lot of you, your husband's season has been canceled or postponed. It can bring on a lot of different emotions to the table and it may be a hard time. It's so important to find the silver lining in all of this. Find something to do with your husband that you wouldn't normally do if football season was in full swing. Stay positive and remember to always lean on your fellow coach's wives for support. Where Can You Find Me? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @peyton.erickson11

In This Episode: Kaley is a coach's wife with a beautiful story to share. After struggling with infertility, she and her husband are now on the journey to adopt a baby. We discuss her fertility journey, her adoption journey, and she raises awareness of the adoption process. Kaley and her husband are still on the search for a birth mom and are hopeful that God will bring them their baby soon. You can help Kaley and her husband with their journey by sharing their adoption website, www.adoptingbabyb.com, so potential birth mothers can see their story. You can also follow Kaley's journey on Instagram @kaleylbaker.

In This Episode: We all know that coaches have a pretty demanding schedule. How are you and your husband managing it? If you find yourself struggling, I give you a few tips on how to communicate, stay organized, and make the season smoother for both of you! Where Can You Find Me? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @peyton.erickson11

In This Episode: Lisa is a basketball wife who has so much ambition and drive! I chat with her about what it's like to have been at the same school with the same team. You don't see that too often with coach's wives! We discuss her career in Marketing and how it has translated on her social media. We dive into small business dreams and how being a coach's wife brings you endless possibilities. You can find more of Lisa on Instagram @basketballwifelife. Where You Can Find Me: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @peyton.erickson11

In This Episode: Let's squash the stigma against talking about money. I chat with Haley, a football wife who is changing the way we talk about our finances. We discuss why it is so important to get rid of your debt, how to save money, and when is the right time to buy a house. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, go over to Haley's podcast, "The Price of Avocado Toast" on Apple and Spotify. She and her husband dive into money talk every week! Give them a follow on Instagram @thepriceofavacadotoast to learn more. Where Can You Find Me? Instagram: @peyton.erickson11 Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: It's time to get real about social media. It's so important to do things that serve you in a positive way. In this episode, you'll ask yourself if the time you spend on your phone and what you post on media is positively serving you. It may be some tough love but I know the changes I have made in my social media habits over the last couple of weeks have made me improve as a person. Can you make the changes with me? Listen and see! Where You Can Find Me: Instagram: @peyton.erickson11 Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: You are in for a treat today! You asked and now I'm answering. This is a special Q&A episode for all of my listeners to get to know me more as a coach's wife and as a podcast host. A special thank you to all who asked me questions! Where can you find me: Instagram: @peyton.erickson11 Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: If you are a football wife, you are probably experiencing the devastating emotions following the announcement of your canceled fall season. Jess Gilardi is on the show today and she gives great insight and tips on how to navigate this difficult time. She is a mom and wife of a college lacrosse coach. Her husband's season was canceled earlier this spring and she knows how heartbreaking it can be. If you are a coach's wife struggling with a canceled season, you are going to really gain so much from this episode. You can connect with Jess on Instagram @jessgilardi or on Facebook by searching for 'Jessica Gilardi' Where you can find me: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @peyton.erickson11

In This Episode: The football season is officially upon us. This can bring a lot of mixed feelings to my fellow football wives. I know for me, the start of the season is not an easy transition. It's important that we lean on each other for support. Make sure you are checking in on your fellow coach's wives. Even if they are not at the same school as you, it's important to maintain those connections and give each other some love. Where you can find me: Instagram: @peyton.erickson11 Email: [email protected]