We Are More Than Moms

Peoples Media
  • 4.7 (70)
  • PARENTING
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6H AGO

    Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever with Pediatrician and Dad of 7 Michael Milobsky

    In this episode, we sit down with Michael Milobsky, a pediatrician and dad of seven—and the first dad ever on this podcast. He brings a calm, grounded, no-nonsense perspective on raising healthy kids in a world obsessed with panic, perfection, and parenting trends. We talk about modern parenting approaches, picky eaters and toddler meltdowns, screen time and sleep training, overused medications, the real differences between boys and girls and why you can’t parent them the same way—along with vaccines, over-diagnosis, circumcision, and how social media has quietly made parenting harder than ever. This is real-life parenting with no sugarcoating—just honesty, perspective, and a lot of “oh wow, same.” We promise you’ll leave this episode feeling so validated. 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.

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 12

    Picky Eating: If Your Kid Only Eats Cheese & Carbs, This Episode’s for You

    If your toddler survives on cheese, fruit, and carbs — you’re not alone. After sharing our struggles online, hundreds of you wrote in with your own stories, so we’re talking all things picky eating, dinner battles, pressure, guilt, and the tips that actually help. We’re not experts — just toddler moms navigating this right alongside you. This episode is about feeling less alone, releasing the pressure, and reminding you that your toddler will be fine, even when dinner goes completely untouched. 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.

    24 min

  3. FEB 5

    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.

    57 min

  4. 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.

    31 min

  5. 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.

    44 min

  6. JAN 15

    How we’re actually entering 2026

    Dale and Annabel are back together for the first episode of the new year. In this reunion-style conversation, they reflect on how they actually approach the new year (hint: it’s not rigid resolutions), the rituals and systems they use to create more ease in their lives, and the goals and intentions they’re bringing into 2026. They talk honestly about what’s working, what they’re letting go of, and how they’re thinking about growth this year. They also share personal updates, including Annabel’s health journey and how Dale is preparing for her upcoming boob job surgery. If you’re craving a grounded reset that blends intention with real life, this episode is the perfect way to start the year. 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.

    27 min

  7. 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.

    29 min

  8. JAN 1

    What It Actually Takes to Build a Business as a Mom of Three — Natalie Holloway

    In this episode, Natalie Holloway, founder of Bala and mom of three, opens up about the real juggle of motherhood and entrepreneurship. We talk identity shifts after each child, mom guilt, the mental load, and the systems that help her run her life. Natalie shares how she and her husband balance being both co-founders and partners, how she tunes out the noise to trust her intuition, and the parts of her life most people never see. She offers helpful tips for balancing motherhood and career, how to move through hard seasons, and an honest look at the unseen pressures that come with being a founder and working mom. If you’re in an in-between season and looking for direction, this episode is for you. Get even more of Natalie’s wisdom by pre-ordering her new book, Bootstrap Empire: A Blueprint for Building a Brand From the Ground Up 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.

    49 min
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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