Joy is easy to embrace when life is going well. But what does it look like to trust joy when circumstances are difficult, uncertain, or completely out of your control?

In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, Rhyan and Rachael have an honest conversation about choosing joy—not as a feeling, but as a perspective. They discuss the tension between acknowledging life’s challenges while still making room for gratitude, hope, and the good things that exist alongside them.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in a difficult season, this episode is a reminder that joy and hardship can coexist—and that sometimes trusting joy is an act of courage.

Join the conversation and be encouraged to look for the light, even when the road feels heavy.

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Welcome to Backstage Huddle, a special encouragement series from Offstage and On Duty created specifically for Stage Wives.

While our regular podcast episodes feature longer conversations and interviews, Backstage Huddle is a space for practical encouragement, therapeutic tools, and honest reminders for the unique challenges that come with life behind the scenes. Think of it as a quick huddle with a friend who understands.

In this episode, Rhyan shares one of the most powerful tools she's learned from therapy: separating what you're feeling from what is true.

When loneliness, overwhelm, comparison, fear, or exhaustion start telling stories, it's easy to mistake feelings for facts. Together, we'll explore a simple exercise that can help you challenge anxious thoughts, take your thoughts captive, and anchor yourself in truth without dismissing what you're feeling.

If you've been carrying a heavy mental load lately, this conversation is for you.

Grab a notebook, settle in, and welcome to the huddle.

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In this exciting episode of Offstage & On Duty, Raye and Rhy are sharing some of the biggest updates in Stage Wives history—including the incredible story of how they landed on The Kelly Clarkson Show and what that experience meant to them personally and professionally.

They also give listeners a look at their upcoming children's book, created to support families navigating the unique realities of life on the road, and share the heart, mission, and vision behind Stage Wives.

Plus, this episode marks a major milestone: it's the very first video podcast episode of Offstage & On Duty!

Whether you're a longtime member of the Stage Wives community or you're just discovering the podcast, this is the perfect episode to jump in and get to know the women, the mission, and the movement behind it all.

Join Raye and Rhy as they celebrate a season of growth, gratitude, and exciting new beginnings—both onstage and off.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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