Off Stage and On Duty

Stage Wives
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Welcome to Off Stage and On Duty! We’re so glad you’re here. This podcast is a safe, and supportive space for women navigating life behind the scenes, especially those whose partners work in the music or touring industry.

  1. 6D AGO

    Q&A with Sam Beretta: Real Talk from the STAGE Wives Facebook Group

    In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we’re sitting down with our in-house therapist, Sam Beretta, to answer real questions submitted by women inside the private Stage Wives Facebook group — and wow… this conversation is GOOD. Sam brings such a grounded, practical perspective while also offering genuine encouragement and tools you can actually use in everyday life. This episode feels like sitting in on an honest counseling session with friends who truly get it. Whether you’re struggling, growing, healing, or just trying to navigate this unique lifestyle with grace, we hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone. If you’d like to be part of future Q&A episodes, join the private STAGE Wives Facebook group and submit your questions there! https://samanthaberetta.com/ Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    1h 5m

  2. MAY 8

    26 Years of Marriage in the Music Industry with Kristy Zacharias

    What does it take to build a healthy marriage and family in an industry that never really slows down? In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with Kristy Zacharias for an honest conversation about marriage, motherhood, re-entry, communication, and raising a family in the middle of tour life. After moving from Canada to the U.S., Kristy has now spent 26 years navigating the rhythms and realities of life behind the scenes of the music industry. From the early challenges of isolation to the intentional habits that helped protect their marriage and family over decades on the road, Kristy shares practical wisdom and encouragement for anyone living this unconventional lifestyle. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    52 min

  3. APR 24

    School on the Road: Navigating Your Child's Education with Lori Phelps

    What does school look like when your life doesn’t follow a traditional schedule? In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with Lori Phelps—an experienced stage wife and educator who has truly done it all. From homeschooling to public and private education, Lori brings both professional insight and real-life perspective to one of the most frequently asked questions in our Stage Wives community. Together, we dive into honest, sometimes difficult questions submitted directly by you—our Stage Wives. We talk through the realities of each schooling option, the flexibility (and challenges) that come with life on the road, and how to make decisions that serve your family in every season. Whether you’re considering a change, feeling overwhelmed by your options, or simply curious about what’s possible, this episode offers grounded wisdom, practical encouragement, and the reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—just the right fit for your family. If education has been on your mind lately, this is one you won’t want to miss. His Needs Her Needs Barn & Bale Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    1h 14m

  4. APR 10

    Your Questions, Our Answers

    In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we’re answering your questions straight from the Stage Wives community—and nothing is off the table. From homeschooling vs. public school decisions to navigating family dynamics in the middle of tour life, we’re diving into the real, everyday challenges that come with loving someone on the road. We also share a very exciting announcement you won’t want to miss. If you’ve ever felt curious or conflicted trying to figure it all out, this episode is for you. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    48 min

  5. MAR 27

    Not-So-Toxic Positivity

    Let’s be honest—when your spouse hits the road, it’s not all lonely nights and missed calls. In this episode, Rhyan and Ray flip the script on the narrative and talk about the good parts of tour life at home. From cereal-for-dinner nights and skipping the dishes, to embracing makeup-free days, rediscovering hobbies, and finally having space to focus on personal growth—this is your permission slip to enjoy the season you’re in. We’re not talking about ignoring the hard stuff or slapping a smile on real pain—that’s not what this is. This is about finding genuine gratitude without guilt. Because two things can be true at once: you can miss your person deeply and appreciate the rhythm of life while they’re gone. If you’ve ever felt a little guilty for enjoying the quiet OR need to focus on the positives while he's gone… this episode is for you. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    39 min

  6. MAR 13

    Keeping It Close (and a Little Spicy) : Intimacy on the Road

    Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. In this episode, we explore how couples in the music industry nurture intimacy while navigating long tours, time zones, and unpredictable schedules. We share honest conversations about staying emotionally close, staying spicy, and keeping your relationship healthy when life on the road pulls you in different directions. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    47 min

  7. FEB 27

    Seeing Both Sides of the Stage with Nikki Malloy

    What happens when you’ve lived life both on the road and waiting at home? In this episode of Offstage & On Duty, we sit down with Nikki Malloy—a Stage Wife who brings a rare and deeply insightful perspective to the conversation. Nikki hasn’t just supported road life from the home front; she’s witnessed it firsthand from inside the touring world. Having experienced both Stage Wife life and road life, she understands the tension, the sacrifice, the beauty, and the unseen emotional weight from both sides of the curtain. Nikki shares honest stories about the trials and tribulations of touring—the long nights, the distance, the pressure, the re-entry challenges—and what it feels like to navigate marriage and identity in an industry that constantly pulls you in two directions. She speaks candidly about communication, empathy, loneliness, resilience, and the spiritual growth that can come from living in the tension between calling and commitment. If you’ve ever wondered: What your spouse might be experiencing on the roadWhy re-entry feels so complicatedHow to build deeper empathy instead of silent resentmentOr how to hold onto connection when schedules don’t cooperateThis episode will feel like a bridge. Listeners can expect wisdom, vulnerability, practical encouragement, and the comforting reminder that you are not alone in this unique life. Nikki offers not just stories—but perspective. And sometimes, perspective is exactly what heals the gap. Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and join us for a conversation that just might change the way you see both sides of the stage. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    52 min

  8. FEB 13

    New Year, Same You — Coming Home to Yourself with Sam Beretta

    Every January carries a quiet pressure to become someone new. New habits, new goals, new identity. But for women living the touring life — holding families together, adapting to constant change, and carrying emotional weight behind the scenes — the New Year can feel less like a fresh start and more like another expectation to hold. In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with licensed therapist Sam Beretta to gently unpack the emotional weight of “New Year, New Me.” Why does January feel so loud? Why does reinvention feel so tempting? And why do so many women end up feeling behind before the year even begins? Together, we explore identity in the touring lifestyle — how months of flexibility, caregiving, and emotional transition can leave your own desires feeling blurry. We talk about quiet exhaustion and why real growth doesn’t come from self-rejection, but from compassion and reconnection. If this year brings anything new, we hope it brings you back to yourself — not as a project to fix, but as a person worthy of care, softness, and support. Connect with Stage Wives: WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Private Facebook groupFollow us on TikTok

    59 min
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About

Welcome to Off Stage and On Duty! We’re so glad you’re here. This podcast is a safe, and supportive space for women navigating life behind the scenes, especially those whose partners work in the music or touring industry.

Information

  • Creator
    Stage Wives
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Off Stage and On Duty
  • Show Website
    Off Stage and On Duty