Off Stage and On Duty
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
Reflections, Resilience, and the Road Ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re slowing down to look back—and gently lift our eyes toward what’s ahead.In this final episode of the year, we’re reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, the lessons learned, and the quiet growth that ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:05
Get to Know Your Hosts: Holiday Edition
It’s a cozy little holiday hang on Offstage and On Duty! In this lighthearted mini-episode, Rhyan and Rachel are hitting pause on the deep dives and heavy topics to bring you something fun, simple, and joy-filled: a quick “Get to Know ...
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Episode 10
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27:24
Holiday Triggers & How to Handle Them — with Sam Beretta
In this special interview, Ray and Rhy sit down with licensed therapist — and fellow Stage Wife — Sam Beretta to talk about something we all feel this time of year: holiday triggers. From family dynamics to shifting expectations to the w...
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Episode 9
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55:42
The Beauty and Biology of Belonging
Ever wondered why community feels like medicine, especially when life on the road feels lonely? In this episode, Rhy and Ray dive deep into the science and spirit of sisterhood for women in the touring world.With a sprink...
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Episode 8
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31:20
The Long Road: 32 Years of Marriage, and Music with Rhonda & Jason Halbert
In this inspiring episode of Offstage and On Duty, Rhyan and Ray sit down with powerhouse couple Rhonda and Jason Halbert, who have spent over three decades navigating marriage, family, and the fast-paced world of touring.
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Episode 7
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1:16:57
Licensed to Listen: A Conversation with Therapist and Stage Wife Sam Beretta.
This week on Offstage & On Duty, Rhy and Ray sit down with licensed therapist Sam Beretta—a woman who not only understands the world of mental health but lives the life of a Stage Wife herself. Sam brings both her clinical expertise and per...
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Episode 6
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46:17
Re-entry and Victim Mentality
Rhy and Ray get real about the trap of victim thinking — from the excuses that hold us back to the messy re-entry moments when husbands return from the road. They share how building habits, owning responsibility, and stepping into your authorit...
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Episode 5
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34:08
Comparison Is a Thief, Not a Mentor
Ever feel like you’re constantly measuring yourself against someone else’s life? In this episode, Rhyan and Ray dig into the sneaky trap of comparison—and how it robs us of joy, peace, and perspective. Through honest stories and plenty o...
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Episode 4
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24:43
Lonely But Not Alone
Feeling invisible? You’re not the only one. In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, Ray and Rhy get real about loneliness — the kind that sneaks in when the house is loud with kids but quiet with connection. We’ll talk about the difference bet...
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Episode 3
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24:24
Taming the Thought Spiral
When your husband’s on the road and the house is quiet, your thoughts can get loud—and not in a good way. In this episode, Ray and Rhy unpack how to stop the mental free-fall we call the “thought spiral.” Through Scripture, relatable tou...
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Episode 2
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30:33
Welcome to the Sisterhood
In this very first episode, meet your hosts Rhyan Shirley and Rachel Smith — co-founders of STAGE Wives, a support group for women whose husbands travel in the music industry. Together, they share the heart behind this new community, and what y...
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Episode 1
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22:06