Wives with Rosamaria Mancini
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>Wives </b>is a podcast that shares the real stories of women who’ve pressed pause on their careers and dreams to support their partners.</p><p></p><p>These women open up about the highs and lows of that choice, sharing how they’ve reinvented themselves while holding on to their identity and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Rosamaria Mancini.</p>
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May 31, 2026
Episode 8, Expat Partner Coach Emma Somerville on Thriving Abroad
<p>In the Season 1 finale of Wives, host Rosamaria Mancini sits down with expat partner coach Emma Somerville to talk about the emotional and practical realities of relocating abroad as a spouse.</p><p></p><p>After moving from Dubai to Pakistan, and now Kenya, Emma shares how she navigated career disruption, identity shifts, loneliness, and the pressure many accompanying partners feel to “hold everything together.”</p><p></p><p>But this conversation isn’t just about the challenges. It’s packed with practical advice for women trying to rebuild confidence, create purpose, and make life work for themselves too.</p><p></p><p><b>Key takeaways</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Why the first few weeks after relocation should be treated as “low-capacity weeks”</li><li>Why making friends abroad feels harder as an adult — and how to do it anyway</li><li>The importance of creating a “portable passion” that moves with you</li><li>How to stop tying your self-worth to productivity</li><li>Why underemployment can sometimes feel worse than not working at all</li><li>How to communicate resentment and unmet needs before they damage a relationship</li><li>Why your wellbeing directly impacts your children, marriage, and your partner’s assignment success</li></ul><p></p><p>Emma also explains the surprising research behind expat partner wellbeing and why organizations still aren’t doing enough to support accompanying spouses.</p><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links</b></p><p></p><p>Emma Somerville is an expat partner coach, positive psychology practitioner, yoga teacher, mum, and founder of The Zestie Life. She helps accompanying partners build confidence, rediscover purpose, and create fulfilling lives abroad.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Emma:<br />Instagram: @thezestielife</p><p>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:emma@zestie.org" target="_blank">emma@zestie.org</a> <br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zestie.carrd.co/" target="_blank">https://zestie.carrd.co/</a></p>
May 24, 2026
Episode 7, Leaving the Dental Chair Behind with Allie Hanna
<p>In this episode of <i>Wives</i>, host Rosamaria Mancini sits down with Allie Hanna, a dental hygienist whose life and career took a turn after relocating to Germany to support her husband’s military career.</p><p></p><p>Allie shares the emotional realities of putting a career on pause, navigating unemployment overseas, and rebuilding her professional identity in a completely different role within healthcare administration.</p><p></p><p>From canceling a wedding to move abroad, to finding purpose and community in a small military town, Allie offers an honest perspective on resilience, personal growth, and accepting uncertainity.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Leaving a career behind can feel emotional and disorienting</li><li>Success evolves over time</li><li>Spouse employment overseas is challenging</li><li>Community makes a difference and building connections helped adjust to life in Germany</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links</b></p><p></p><p>Contact Allie on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/allie_hannah27/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode of <i>Wives</i>, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more listeners discover these important conversations.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.wivespodcast.com" target="_blank">www.wivespodcast.com</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wivespodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583472707579" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>#militaryspouse #careertransformation #resilience #personalgrowth #reinventyourself #lifetransitions #supportandsacrifice #womenempowerment</p>
May 17, 2026
Episode 6, Military Moves & McNuggets: Reinventing Life Abroad with Tamala Malerk
<p>In this episode of <i>Wives</i>, host Rosamaria Mancini sits down with writer, editor, and historian Tamala Malerk to explore what it really means to build a life around constant change.</p><p></p><p>From earning her PhD while moving across countries to redefining success and identity abroad, Tamala shares an honest and fun look at love, sacrifice, and self-discovery.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, she reflects on turning writing into both therapy and a career, the tension between academic ambition and a mobile life, and what it takes to redefine fulfillment on your own terms. She also highlights the ongoing search for identity beyond job titles and even weighs in on a “serious” global ranking of McDonald’s chicken nuggets.</p><p></p><p>This episode is a reminder that identity isn’t fixed, and that sometimes, the detours shape us more than the plan ever could.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Identity evolves, especially through major life transitions</li><li>Career paths don’t have to be linear to be meaningful</li><li>Communication is essential in relationships that require sacrifice</li><li>Fulfillment often requires redefining success on your own terms</li><li>Creativity can become a lifeline during uncertain times</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links</b></p><p></p><p>Contact Tamala on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamala-malerk-ph-d-5749b999/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.tamala/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode of <i>Wives</i>, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more listeners discover these important conversations.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.wivespodcast.com" target="_blank">www.wivespodcast.com</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wivespodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583472707579" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>
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- What is Wives with Rosamaria Mancini?
<p><b>Wives </b>is a podcast that shares the real stories of women who’ve pressed pause on their careers and dreams to support their partners.</p><p></p><p>These women open up about the highs and lows of that choice, sharing how they’ve reinvented themselves while holding on to their identity and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Rosamaria Mancini.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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