Jana and Mike learn the power of writing their own love letters when they hang out with Jeremy and Audrey Roloff from Little People, Big World. They share some valuable lessons they’ve picked up on how to plan your marriage to be a success. Meanwhile, to talk about an example of plans that AREN’T a success, Seth Crossno, a survivor of the Fyre Festival stops by. He tells us what REALLY went down on that island and what he’s doing to make sure it never happens again. Learn more about your ad-choi...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min
What could be better than this...The Whine is live from the Napa Valley Wine Train! Tanya Rad from Scrubbing In stops by to share her experience as a single woman in the entertainment industry and we hear about a Bachelor contestant she may have some sparks with. Then Blake Hortsmann from The Bachelorette joins us, and Jana plays matchmaker with one of her close friends. Plus, Jana and Mike help advise a listener whose partner is facing sex addiction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
Apr 08, 2019•55 min
We’re Whining Down live! And we brought a panel of experts to answer all your questions! Dr. Jenn Mann helps Jana and Mike resolve an argument from earlier in the day, and we hear about a major secret Mike has been keeping. And we hear some amazing advice on what you can do if you no longer find your partner attractive. Plus, Alan Bersten from Dancing with the Stars stops by to give Sara a dancing lesson that may be a little too intense, AND Jana performs her brand new song! Learn more about you...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Possibilitarian and life coach Cherie Healey returns to help us answer questions about how to deal with an indecisive partner, anxiety when moving to a new place, and insecurities that come with being on TV. And the tears start to flow once get open and honest about what we need to work on in a relationship. Plus, we hear some incredible advice on what you should do if you feel like the passion is fading from your relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Mike is ready to open up about sex addiction, as he reaches 1 year of sobriety. It’s an addiction that is difficult for people to understand, so Jana and Mike reveal some of the challenges they’ve faced that they’ve never spoken about before. And Mike answers some common questions about his treatment, and where they go from here as a married couple. Then they talk to Jo Piazza, from the Committed Podcast, about what makes their marriage strong, and what they hope other families can learn from th...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Jana and Mike have been obsessed with the college bribery scandal, and Jana realizes she’s kind of split on the topic. How far would you go to make sure your kids have a better life? Would she do the same for Jolie?? Are you a hoarder? Dorothy the Organizer from A&E’s Hoarders will help you stay clutter-free. She has a 5 point system that you have to hear to help you on the way to a cleaner home. Dorothy also shares the connections she found between hoarding belongings and overeating. Kristy...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 18 min
The fangirling is high on Whine Down this week, first with Danny Tanner himself, Bob Saget. He tells us some legendary stories from his comedy career, the early days of Full House, and his new show Videos After Dark. We talk about using comedy as a way to cope with grief, and he opens up about the death of his sister, and his work in raising awareness for scleroderma, the disease that took her life. And then we challenge Mike’s skepticism when Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry stops by. He explains h...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Jana opens up to Dr. Jenn Mann about a secret she's been keeping. She doesn't want to admit that it could be a problem but it very well may be. Then we talk sex, and are ready to answer your questions about intimacy and sex. And Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow stops by to tell us how we actually should be eating and how to improve all aspects of life by making a few simple changes to your diet. Plus Mike opens up about his love for Boyz II Men and spending his birthday with ...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Jana’s friends Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line and his wife Brittany stop by to tell us the secret to their love story. And when it comes to believing in soul mates, which side will they take... Jana's or Michael's? And they reveal their plans for kids! Plus, Jana tries to understand if there’s such a thing as “too much time together”. This is an interview you don’t want to miss a second of, because you never know who might drop in!HINT: SURPRISE GUEST ALERT Learn more about your ad-choic...
Feb 25, 2019•49 min
Mike shares a breakthrough he had over the weekend that unlocks a source of his anxiety and intimacy issues, and it helps Jana learn something about him she never realized before. They work through the issues on air and share a very real discovery. Then Jana and Mike hang out with fertility specialist , Kristin Bendikson, MD of USC Fertility, and she answers some of your questions about infertility. She shares some incredibly valuable advice and tells us at what age women should start considerin...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min
It’s Jana and Mike’s first weekend away since Jace was born, and they’re cutting loose at Pebble Beach! And fresh off the golf course, Chris Harrison stops in to tell us all about his new relationship, and he tells us about the worst advice he gave to a Bachelor. And Wells Adams from The Bachelor hangs out, and we find out if his girlfriend Sarah Hyland is “the one”. Plus Jana and Mike had one of the scariest experiences of their entire lives, and they work it all out on the air. Learn more abou...
Feb 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Jana experiences a truly triggering interview when she talks to Dimitri, Ashley & Vanessa from Seeking Sister Wife on TLC. They try to clear up Jana’s confusion, and explain how this family unit works for them. But Jana and Mike cannot understand how jealousy doesn’t affect their relationship. And we hang out with Nicole Williams, wife of former NFL player Larry English, about her life on WAGS. She lets us in on her husband’s transition from professional sports to retired life, and what effe...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Mike and Jana are at it again... An argument began moments before they started this show, now it's up to you to decide who's right and who's wrong. Besides that, Mike still wants a motorcycle, but he has to convince Jana first. They’ve got a surprise guest on the show this week with some motorcycle information that will blow both of their minds. And after seeing articles about celebrities raising their kids with a “genderless approach”, Mike has some thoughts. Should you let your child pick its ...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Jana goes into major fangirl mode when she talks to fitness expert Jillian Michaels, but she’s not afraid to bring up Jillian’s controversial comments about the ketogenic diet. Jillian explains what the backlash was like, and why she stands by her statement. Then we talk to a fertility specialist from USC, who answers all of your questions about pregnancy and beyond. And after a HUGE argument over the weekend, Jana has a lot on her mind to bring up to Mike, which might make things worse. Learn m...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger whines down with us this week, and she's got some knowledge to drop on Jana and Mike about infidelity. She has some expert insight as to why people cheat, and some tips on how to live with someone who's cheated. But she and Jana MAJORLY disagree on how to pickup men. And Jana has a shocking secret to admit to Mike from years ago in their relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min
It’s the first podcast of 2019, and the question on everyone’s mind is: What is going on with Jana’s friend Sara?? We finally have an update on the ultimatum she gave her longtime boyfriend, and we get honest about if ultimatums ever really work. Then, Mariah K Lyons of ASTARA drops in, with a lesson for Jana and Mike about the real life applications of crystals, and after the two of them get a crystal reading, we find out if the two skeptics are converted. And Jana and Mike discuss if taking a ...
Jan 07, 2019•53 min
Dancing with the Stars champion Sharna Burgess is here to Whine Down this week! She shares some insight into what led her partner, Bobby Bones, to 1st place despite his poor dancing early on. And she offers some deep insight on body image and “the journey to loving yourself”, including some simple tips on how to improve the way you see yourself. Then, Jana and Mike talk to Steve Dziedzic, founder of Lasting.com, a marriage health app backed by TheKnot. which offers accessible and effective coupl...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Before we get started with this week’s show, Jana and Mike hop on to address some negativity that went down on Jana’s social media, and the steps they’re taking to fight it. Jana and Mike are just happy to be out of the house for their first time since the birth of baby Jace. Mike shares some intimate thoughts about the bond he’s already felt with his son in the first week of his life. Then, they talk to psychoanalyst Dr. Gail Saltz about some easy ways Jana can deal with postpartum anxiety, and...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 21 min
The big day has finally arrived for Jana and Mike, and they're taking you along every step of the way. Hear their honest and personal thoughts on the night before the birth of their son, and in the car on the way to the hospital. They take you inside the operating room, so you can hear the reactions during the first moments of Jace's life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 7 min
It’s getting close to the big day for Jana and Mike, and the pressure is on! Jana is hyper focused on what might be contractions, and she addresses an uncomfortable and unusual question about childbirth. Psychologist Hillary Goldsher (www.drhillarygoldsher.com) is in studio to help address Jana’s struggles with anxiety. She gives both Jana and Mike some incredibly helpful tools for dealing with the attacks, and Mike gets honest with Jana about his difficulty with managing her anxiety. Learn more...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 17 min
It’s Jana’s Baby Shower day! And coming by to help celebrate and lend some fatherly advice is Boris Kodjoe from Station 19 and House of Cards. He lays it all down for Mike, and demonstrates the importance of individuality in a marriage, and why it’s not good to be your child’s friend. Then Justin and Emily Baldoni drop in, for an honest talk about breastfeeding, and since Jana and Mike are expecting a baby boy, they all get into what it means to be “man enough”, and how to teach their son gender...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Jana and Mike sit down with Dr. Leslie Gustafson, an intimacy expert and marriage and family therapist. She helps uncover some truths about their relationship, and Mike is left in tears after hearing it. Then Dr. Sonia Batra, a dermatologist from The Doctors, checks in, to help Jana and Mike understand the importance of taking care of their skin. And we find out a crazy secret that Jana only does when she’s totally alone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com S...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Eric Winter from The Rookie stops by, and he tells Jana and Mike all about how his wife reacts when he has to film a steamy sex scene for a role, and how he feels when he has to watch her kiss other people, because she’s ALSO an actress! Then, straight from Jana’s alma mater of Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelor’s Grocery Store Joe and his dance partner Jenna Johnson waltz in! Jenna reveals a big secret about Joe that she learned after spending hours and hours dancing closely with him, and we ...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Fran Drescher (The Nanny) stops by to whine down this week! She shares some life changing advice on how to put yourself in the right headspace first thing in the morning. And she opens up about her struggle with cancer, and what people can do to keep themselves healthy. Also, we hear if she’d ever reboot The Nanny! Plus, Jana and Mike get into it on the show, after Mike has a negative reaction to being asked if “he’s okay”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 7 min
We’re getting closer to baby #2 for Jana and Mike, so they’re working out all the decisions they have to make before the big day. Like how to get to the hospital, emergency C-Sections, midwives and at-home births and literally everything else. If you’re a parent or expect to be one, you need to listen to this! Then Jana reveals what really goes on during their couples therapy sessions, and plays with the idea of doing a LIVE therapy talk. And we’ve got a new challenge for all the wives out there...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Nicole Ari Parker from Empire is here to whine down! She’s got a gift for Mike that has Jana in tears, and she shares some crucial advice about how to handle 2 kids. Then Laura Charanza joins us, to share her expertise on dealing with narcissists. She tells us how to spot someone with toxic behavior and if there’s any hope for a narcissist to change. And we find out what happens when Mike tells Jana he doesn’t believe in soul mates. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Designer Rachel Zoe is on to talk about what it’s like running a fashion empire and being an involved mother of 2. And she and Jana bond over their daughters obsession with playing “dress up”. Then Jana’s friend Bobby Bones stops by to talk about a huge secret he’s trying to keep from everybody on Dancing with the Stars, and Jana gives him some veteran advice for how he can get the most out of being on the show. And, Mike admits a very intimate secret he planned for Jana Learn more about your ad...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Samantha Harris from Dancing with the Stars stops by the studio to Whine Down with Jana, and to share some stories from her incredible journey with cancer. She has some tips that are as simple as changing your laundry detergent that might help save your life from cancer. And Jana's friend Julie Solomon is hanging out too. You've got to hear the story of how they became friends, because it's one of the most unusual and unlikely friendships out there. Then, Jana and Mike talk about what happens to...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Jana and Mike kick off the show by addressing some of the criticism Jana got for last week's talk about virginity. We hear how she really feels about being accused of "virgin shaming". Then, Erin Falconer, author of "How to Get Sh*t Done" stops by. You've got to hear the simple tips she has for getting more done in a day, and setting aside more time for yourself. Jana sits down with legendary meditation expert Mallika Chopra, and we hear why teaching meditation to your kids could save their live...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Chris Harrison, host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, whines down with Jana! She confronts Chris about the controversial choice of Colton as the next Bachelor, and we find out if Chris would ever go on the show. Also, Mike shares his story of how he was almost on The Bachelorette! Then Jana and Mike start working on their Halloween costumes, and they have an honest conversation about the right age to lose your virginity. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min
