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5D AGO

The Mental Load: Why Women Carry It and How to Share It

What does it really mean to carry the mental load and why does it so often fall on women? In this episode, Paige Connell: a mom of four and former corporate professional turned full-time content creator — joins us to unpack the invisible labor of motherhood, marriage, and modern partnership. We explore what the mental load actually is (and why it’s been so hard to name), how invisible and emotional labor shape our relationships, and practical ways to make the invisible visible. Paige shares how to talk about the mental load with your partner without triggering defensiveness, resentment, or the “nagging” narrative — and why time is a real contribution, not just financial contribution, because time equity reveals what money often hides. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unseen, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this conversation will help you feel less alone — and more equipped to ask for change. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5d ago

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57 min
FEB 3

It’s Not Fair!

Kids are constantly analyzing and expressing their views on fairness––they do it in school, at home, on the sports field, basically everywhere. There are two different interpretations of fairness: equity and equality. We explore the difference between meeting each person’s individual needs vs slicing the pie the same way for all. While the constant refrain of “It’s not fair!” can be irritating to adults, the skill of understanding fairness is critical to kids’ social and moral development. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on ⁠Youtube⁠! ⁠Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB⁠ Go to ⁠Quince.com/AWKWARD⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the ⁠FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk⁠ Order our book ⁠This Is So Awkward⁠ Check out all our speaking and curriculum at ⁠www.lessawkward.com⁠ and our super comfy products at ⁠www.myoomla.com⁠ To bring us to your school or community email ⁠operations@lessawkward.com⁠ To submit listener questions email ⁠podcast@lessawkward.com⁠ Produced by ⁠Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3

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50 min
JAN 29

SOLO: Dale’s Boob Job, Health Updates & Mom Group Drama

In this solo episode, Dale shares all the details from her recent boob job — recovery updates, expectations vs. reality one week post-op, and how she managed it all while parenting two little kids. Annabel shares updates on her health, Griffin’s upcoming first birthday (plus how ChatGPT is helping plan it), and together, they dive into the Ashley Tisdale mom group drama taking over the internet. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29

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31 min
19 HRS AGO

Parents Have Feelings Too: Anger, Disgust + All the Messy Emotions

Parenting brings up so many difficult emotions like: disgust, disappointment, anger and more. Layer on top the shame parents experience for having those feelings! Two mental health professionals, Hilary Hendel and Julie Fraga, authors of Parents Have Feelings Too, join us to normalize the full emotional landscape of parenting and offer tools for moving forward in loving and constructive ways. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! ⁠⁠Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB⁠⁠ Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/AWKWARD⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the ⁠⁠FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk⁠⁠ Order our book ⁠⁠This Is So Awkward⁠⁠ Check out all our speaking and curriculum at ⁠⁠www.lessawkward.com⁠⁠ and our super comfy products at ⁠⁠www.myoomla.com⁠⁠ To bring us to your school or community email ⁠⁠operations@lessawkward.com⁠⁠ To submit listener questions email ⁠⁠podcast@lessawkward.com⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 hrs ago

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49 min
JAN 20

The Wild West of AI + Education

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is affecting every aspect of our lives, including education. When it comes to the impact of AI on kids’ learning and overall wellbeing, we don’t have the luxury of waiting on long-term studies. There is, however, a new “pre-mortem” study out from Brookings, looking at whether AI does more good or more harm in education. Here with the answers is Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings Institution. She helps make sense of this new landscape and the best way forward for schools, policymakers, and parents. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20

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52 min
JAN 27

Mattering in Today’s World

It’s easy to feel untethered in a modern world filled with stressors and tech-laden realities, but research tells us that the secret sauce is mattering: a combination of feeling valued and offering value back. Mattering fuels wellbeing. Journalist Jennifer Wallace, author of Mattering, joins us to explain this beautiful concept, sharing data-driven ways to achieve it for ourselves, our families, and in our communities. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27

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53 min
JAN 22

Cynthia Rowley on Building a Brand, Raising Daughters & Refusing to Choose Between Ambition and Motherhood

Fashion icon and founder Cynthia Rowley joins us for a powerful conversation about building a global brand while raising a family, and refusing to choose between ambition and motherhood. Cynthia opens up about losing her husband at 34, becoming a mom later in life, and navigating single motherhood while continuing to grow a massive fashion empire without guilt. She shares how she integrated her children into her life and work, created a tight-knit family dynamic, set strong boundaries around family time, and modeled that work can be a source of joy and fulfillment, something her kids now carry with them, too. We talk about taking risks while holding the responsibility of motherhood, releasing the mental load, navigating “nepotism” commentary, and what it’s been like for her daughters to carve their own paths while still choosing to live with her in their 20s (the ultimate definition of success). With decades of perspective, Cynthia offers wisdom on reinvention, self-trust, and a beautiful example of how motherhood is additive—not something that takes away from your identity, career, or creativity. A must-listen. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22

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44 min
JAN 8

“My Kid Is the Only One Losing their Shit”

If you’ve ever been in the middle of a grocery store, restaurant, playground, or sidewalk meltdown and thought, why is my kid the only one losing it right now? this episode is for you. We’re talking all things toddler meltdowns: the public ones, the exhausting ones, the ones that make you question everything you’re doing as a parent. We unpack why it feels like everyone else’s kids are calm and well-behaved (spoiler: they’re not), and how isolating it can be when you only see the highlight reels of parenting—both in real life and online. We share how we handle meltdowns in real time: what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how our approach has changed with experience. No expert scripts or perfect parenting, just honest conversation, lived experience, and practical tips to help you feel less alone. If you’re in the thick of toddlerhood and feeling alone, overwhelmed, or convinced your child is “the only one,” this conversation is your reminder: you’re not failing, you’re not alone, and this season won’t last forever. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8

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29 min
2025-12-25

The Toddler Episode Every Parent Needs: Meltdowns, Big Feelings & Real-Life Scripts

If you’re in the thick of toddler life — the constant “no’s,” the hitting and biting, the screaming, refusing dinner or bath, rough transitions, and meltdown-after-meltdown — this episode is your new survival guide. We’re joined by Devon Kuntzman, toddler expert, parent coach, and founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, who specializes in helping parents navigate these exact moments with confidence and calm. Devon breaks down what’s normal, what’s developmentally appropriate, and gives you practical scripts for what to actually do in the moment. Annabel and Dale open up about their latest toddler meltdowns and struggles — the real, messy, everyday moments parents don’t always talk about — and Devon walks them through exactly how to handle each one. From big feelings and “why don’t they listen?” to staying calm during public meltdowns and the scripts that truly help, Devon makes sense of the chaos with tools you can use immediately. This is the episode every toddler parent needs. Follow Devon @transformingtoddlerhood and find her book Transforming Toddlerhood. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-12-25

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53 min
2025-12-18

“I booked a Boob Job”

In today’s episode, Dale opens up about something deeply personal, intentional, and years in the making: her upcoming breast augmentation in the new year. This isn’t a beauty-decision story; it’s an honesty story, a coming-home-to-yourself story, and a conversation about doing something for you after years of your body being in service to pregnancy, breastfeeding, motherhood, and everyone else’s needs. Dale shares why she chose to move forward now, how she knew she was truly ready, and the clarity she needed around whether or not she was done having kids. She talks about what it was like to tell her husband, how she brought him into the process, and how she approached telling her parents. She also explains why she decided to be transparent on social media and how sharing her truth was core to her. Dale walks through her entire process of finding the right doctor, from the research to the consultations to choosing the surgeon who felt aligned, and she opens up about the financial side as well, including what she’s paying and the considerations behind that decision. This episode is raw, grounded, and meant to take the shame and secrecy out of a topic so many women quietly think about. It’s a reminder that you are more than a mom and you’re allowed to make choices that honor the woman inside the mother. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-12-18

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42 min

Unlocking Knowledge Empowering Minds