Forget perfect parenting—this is the podcast moms actually want. These episodes feel like a late-night kitchen-table chat with your best friend: real, warm, and a little messy.
Each week, Annabel Lawee and Dale Stabler share unfiltered stories and host honest conversations about what motherhood really feels like—identity shifts, career pivots, mental health struggles, mom guilt, and the vulnerable truths that rarely make the highlight reel.
We’re not experts, nor will we ever pretend to be—just two mom best friends riding the rollercoaster right alongside you and creating a space where you feel seen, inspired, and never alone.
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Forget perfect parenting—this is the podcast moms actually want. These episodes feel like a late-night kitchen-table chat with your best friend: real, warm, and a little messy.
Each week, Annabel Lawee and Dale Stabler share unfiltered stories and host honest conversations about what motherhood really feels like—identity shifts, career pivots, mental health struggles, mom guilt, and the vulnerable truths that rarely make the highlight reel.
We’re not experts, nor will we ever pretend to be—just two mom best friends riding the rollercoaster right alongside you and creating a space where you feel seen, inspired, and never alone.
Produced by Peoples Media
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We sit down with acclaimed celebrity doula Lori Bregman to demystify what a doula really does: from pregnancy to birth—and how that support can calm fear and build confidence. Lori shares how she partners with doctors and midwives, helps families navigate hospital systems, and counters the fear-mongering messages that often surround birth. She offers grounded guidance and spiritual tools for staying flexible when plans change and for letting go of control.
In this heartfelt episode, Annabel opens up through tears about her own raw birth experience—the unexpected C-section that left her battling shame and the social-media glamorization of “perfect” births. A must-listen for any mama curious about doulas, birth choices, and entering motherhood with more trust and less fear.
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We’re not the “perfect wives” no aprons, no homemade sourdough, and our husbands definitely don’t come home to folded laundry or dinner waiting. But we’re sharing the insider details on our marriages: how we’ve evolved, how we divide responsibilities, what we fight about, and how we actually connect in our post-kids era. We’re pulling back the curtain on the hard talks, the things we’re still working on, how we feel about date nights, and those recurring fight patterns we can laugh about (most days). Honest, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered — this is definitely not marriage advice, just two moms sharing *honestly* how their relationships have evolved after kids.
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This episode is real talk about modern motherhood and why so many of us feel pressured to overdo everything. TikTok’s “chill mom,” Aubrey Matthesius, shares her refreshingly simple approach—stripping back the noise of consumerism and letting go of the idea that you need every gadget or Pinterest-worthy routine to be a good parent. We cover controversial topics like sleep training, the baby items she’ll never use and the few she can’t live without, and the surprising reasons she thinks we should ask boomers for advice. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood’s extremes, this episode will help you exhale and remember what actually matters.
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When life changes in an instant, how do you keep moving forward? In this powerful conversation, Amanda Kloots opens up about losing her husband Nick during COVID, raising her son Elvis as a single mom, and finding the courage to live fully in the face of unimaginable loss. What began as figuring out how to support her son and their future became something deeper — a story of resilience, evolution, and stepping boldly into what’s next.
Amanda has lived many lives — Broadway dancer, fitness entrepreneur, TV host, author, and now founder of Proper. With each reinvention, she’s learned to embrace rejection, trust the signs, lean into curiosity, and keep following what lights her up. In our conversation, she shares the rollercoaster of grief, how she sustains her positivity, her personal approach to manifestation, and the way she talks to her son about his dad with honesty and love.
Amanda’s perspective on resilience and finding light in the darkest seasons will leave you moved, motivated, and reminded that growth often begins before we feel prepared. If you’ve ever faced a transition, doubted yourself, or wondered how to keep going in the midst of loss or uncertainty — this episode is for you.
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Annabel and Dale sit down for a heartfelt talk about the food narratives we grew up with and how they surface now that we’re raising kids. From boomer-era rules like “you must finish your plate” to subtle messages about dieting, guilt, and “good” versus “bad” foods, we unpack the beliefs we want to leave behind and the realities of our children’s eating habits today.
Together we explore how childhood memories shape the way we feed our kids—from sneaking off to a friend’s house to raid their pantry because we weren’t allowed those treats at home, to the triggers that flare when they reach for something we label “bad,” to the pressure to make every bite nutritious. This episode is about breaking old patterns, creating a healthy food culture at home, and helping our children build la healthy relationship with food.
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Leah Van Dale: known to WWE fans as Carmella — has lived many lives: NFL cheerleader, WWE superstar, entrepreneur. But her biggest identity shift came with motherhood. In this raw conversation, Leah opens up about navigating life as both a stepmom and now a mom to her son Dimitri, and the identity crisis of going from world-traveling performer to sweats-at-home mom life. She shares her experience with miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, including moments when her pain was dismissed as “normal,” and how those losses shaped her path to motherhood.
Leah also discusses leaving WWE and what it meant for her sense of self, recovering from Drop Foot — a little-known postpartum nerve condition — and facing postpartum rage and anxiety head-on. Through it all, she’s used her platform to advocate for women’s health and founded Snatch, her postpartum recovery brand for moms seeking support and confidence. This episode is about resilience, blended families, the realities of postpartum, and redefining identity when life doesn’t go as planned.
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In this conversation we explore what it really takes to build the right support system at home: from the lens of Annabel and Dale (two moms who do it differently). One of us relies on nearby family (and paid help), the other on paid caregivers, and together we unpack the trade-offs of both. We talk about the hidden logistics of managing help, how to build trust with nannies and sitters, and the unspoken truths that surface—control, guilt, shame, even quiet resentment.
This is an honest look at how family help can blur boundaries, how paid help can create structure and freedom, and how both require letting go of perfection and redefining what “help” means. Whether you’re hiring, leaning on relatives, or mixing the two, this episode will leave you with practical takeaways and the reassurance that there’s no one right way to feel supported.
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What happens when you throw kids into the mix of even the strongest marriage? Intimacy gets harder, resentment creeps in, and connection can get buried under exhaustion and endless to-dos. In this episode, we sit down with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman — bestselling authors, relationship coaches, and parents — to explore how to keep your relationship thriving in the thick of parenting. From navigating sex and intimacy to building new ways of communicating and creating emotional safety, the Freemans share raw, practical tools for staying close. We also dive into how resentment builds, and why understanding each other’s childhoods and triggers can strengthen your partnership while modeling a healthier blueprint for your kids.
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Before her family became a household name, Heidi D’Amelio was a stay-at-home mom in Connecticut, raising two daughters and living a ‘normal’ life. Then, almost overnight, her daughter Charli went viral on TikTok… and everything changed.
In this episode, Heidi reflects on life before the fame, how her family stayed grounded through the whirlwind, and the identity shifts that followed. She opens up about rediscovering who she is beyond “mom,” and what it looks like to carve out space for herself in this next chapter. This conversation is honest, inspiring, and a powerful reminder to embrace growth — to stay playful, stay curious, and never be limited by who you once thought you had to be.
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POV: You’re a postpartum mom, trying to feel good in a body that doesn’t feel like yours anymore. Meanwhile, your feed is flooded with bounce-back stories and Ozempic-fueled transformations. In this episode, we unpack the slow, emotional journey of postpartum body image: from the pressure to “get your body back” to the way we speak to ourselves in the mirror. We share what’s helped us feel strong again (physically and mentally), how we navigate fitness and nutrition without chasing perfection, and why GLP-1s like Ozempic are quietly reshaping what’s considered “normal.”
This one’s for the moms in the messy middle — still healing, still showing up, and learning to feel at home in a body that’s done so much.
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This week we’re diving into the big and small transitions shaping our motherhood journey right now. First up: the question so many families wrestle with — do we have another kid? For us, it’s do we have a third? We unpack the tug-of-war between the dream of another baby and the reality of bandwidth, identity, and resources. Then we shift to preschool prep — the bittersweet emotions of letting go, watching your child step into a whole new world, and what it stirs up in us as moms.
And because real life never hits pause, Annabel shares an update on her daughter’s crib escape saga — the impossible math of safety vs. independence, boundaries vs. guilt.
It’s raw, funny, and heart-hitting — a look at the messy in-betweens of motherhood we don’t always say out loud, but we all feel.
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This week’s episode is a little different—and a deeply personal one for Dale. After more than a decade of building Sweats & The City alongside her longtime partner, Elizabeth, Dale is stepping into a new chapter and continuing the platform solo.
She opens up about the emotions behind this transition: the gratitude, fear, and excitement that come with closing one door while opening another. From how the decision unfolded to what this community has meant over the years, Dale shares candidly about navigating identity, growth, and change.
If you’ve ever faced a big life or career shift—the kind that feels both heartbreaking and hopeful—this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone.
Interested in joining our powerful group coaching program, The Next Chapter? It’s built to help moms reclaim their identity, build confidence, and create space for who they’re becoming—beyond the title of mom. See if it’s right for you + book a free 1:1 consult here.
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This episode is for the moms who’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier if I do it myself.” We’re unpacking the resentment, the martyrdom, and the tension between trusting others and wanting to scream when your baby didn’t nap, the bottle was left out, or bedtime went off the rails. We talk about the mental load it takes just to leave the house — the prepping, the guilt, the micromanaging — and why it’s so hard to let go, even when we truly want the break. From weeknight date nights (and why 5:30pm is the sweet spot) to learning how to ask and accept help without shame, this one is all about redefining what support actually looks like — and letting it in.
We’re also sharing the systems and organization tricks that keep our households running smoothly — including the whiteboard we use to keep everyone aligned, communicate clearly, and avoid the last-minute chaos.
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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Mallory Goldman to talk about her journey into motherhood, surrogacy, and what it means to rebuild when life doesn’t go as planned — both literally and emotionally. Mallory opens up for the first time about the emotional play-by-play and aftermath of losing her home in the Pacific Palisades fire earlier this year, and how that life-altering moment reshaped her perspective and deepened her sense of gratitude.
She also shares what led her to pursue surrogacy, the complexities and nuances of the process, and why she chose to keep that chapter private until she was ready to share. We dive into the emotional layers of new motherhood, managing an autoimmune disease, and redefining what balance looks like in an entirely new season of life.
This episode is a tearjerker and a powerful story of grace, growth, and embracing the journey, even when it looks nothing like you imagined. It’s about self-trust, quiet strength, and tuning out the noise in a season that often feels overwhelmingly loud.
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In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the tired narrative that life ends after kids. That motherhood takes everything from you. That you’ll lose yourself completely. Because for us? Motherhood was the glow-up in so many ways.
We’re diving into how becoming moms made us better: in our relationships, our confidence, our bodies, our careers, our boundaries… even in how we attract abundance and opportunity. From the messy middle to the breakthroughs, we’re sharing how we reconnected with who we are, found deeper clarity, and stepped into versions of ourselves we never expected — but now wouldn’t trade for anything.
If you’ve ever felt lost in the shuffle of motherhood, this conversation is your reminder: you’re not meant to go back. You’re meant to evolve. And trust us, you’ll surprise yourself in the best way.
This episode is brought to you by: Nara Organics, a new one-of-a-kind baby formula, is the very first USDA organic certified whole milk formula that’s made with no skim milk. Use code MORETHANMOMS10 for an extra 10% off their already discounted Starter Bundle for a limited time.
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In this episode, D&A dive into all things travel with two kids — the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. From how we prep and pack (hint: snacks and low expectations), to what actually helps on flights, to navigating hotel sleep setups and adjusting plans on the fly — we’re breaking down what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’ve learned along the way.
Whether you're gearing up for your first family getaway or just need some solidarity before your next travel day meltdown, this conversation is full of real tips and tricks, honest moments, and plenty of “we’ve been there too” energy. Because traveling with kids isn’t always easy — but somehow, it’s always worth it.
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Today we’re joined by Jennie Monness: early childhood educator, entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Union Square Play and Charmspring, for a raw and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood. Jennie opens up about her journey as a recovering perfectionist: how she’s learned to let go, embrace her imperfections, and offer herself the same grace she hopes to model for her kids. We dive into the importance of routines (and when to let go of them), how to navigate public meltdowns, and what it really means to parent with intention vs. not pressure.
This episode is full of bite-sized wisdom: from why simply asking your child ‘why’ can be a game-changer, to what she learned about socialization while parenting during COVID, to why it might be time to stop emphasizing “sharing” with toddlers. Jennie offers grounded, actionable advice that will leave every mom feeling seen, supported, and just a little more confident in doing things her way.
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We’re so excited to finally share what we’ve been building: The Next Chapter. A 6-month guided group coaching experience for the woman within the mother. This episode is personal. We’re pulling back the curtain on our own identity struggles — the “who am I now?” moments, the fog, the parts of ourselves we lost and are still reclaiming. Because let’s be honest: there are endless resources for baby sleep and postpartum weight loss… but what about you?
We created this because we lived it. The identity loss. The blurry in-between. The “I love my kids, but I miss me” moments. More Than Moms has always stood for this truth: women are multifaceted. We can love motherhood deeply and still want more. More clarity. More connection. More us.
Now, it’s come full circle, with the program we needed, but couldn’t find.
✨ In this episode:
We’re not going back — we’re moving forward, together.
Learn more at morethanmoms.com/thenextchapter
DM us with any questions. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to reclaim your identity, this is it.
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This is the conversation every mom needs to hear about nannies, from how to find one, verbalize your non-negotiables, navigate the logistic to the emotional weight that often comes with it. Dale shares her recent experience of having to find a new nanny and the practical, actionable steps that helped her through the process.
But this episode goes deeper than just the how-to. We open up about the shame and mixed emotions many moms feel around having a nanny, ourselves included, even when we know it’s what allows us to show up as our best selves. We talk about privilege, judgment, and why it’s so important to stop projecting shame onto other moms…you never know what she’s going through.
Whether you're actively in the nanny search, thinking about it for the future, or just need to hear that it’s okay to ask for help — this episode is for you.
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Today we’re joined by Emily DiDonato and Christina Garcia - co-founders of the skincare brand Covey, real-life best friends, and moms who built their business while pregnant at the same time. This conversation was really special - a heart-to-heart between two sets of best friends building businesses and raising families side by side.
We talk about what it looked like to launch a company (and raise money!) while growing humans, how their friendship evolved through motherhood, and the realities of leading a team while navigating identity shifts, sleepless nights, and the pressure to “bounce back.” Emily opens up about her experience with postpartum anxiety and starting SSRIs, and Christina shares how she supported her through that season. Christina gets real about raising three under three, her hilarious reaction to finding out she was having twins, and what actually makes it manageable.
We also dive into social media boundaries, mom guilt / shame, and the power of showing up for each other - in business, in motherhood, and in the in-between.
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