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We Are More Than Moms

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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Copyright: © Annabel Lawee

Latest Episodes:

Dale’s Next Chapter: Going Solo with Sweats & The City Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

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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“Everything goes to shit when I leave”: Why Moms Struggle to Let Go Aug 14, 2025

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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.

You can purchase it here: https://mtmwhiteboard.myshopify.com/products/whiteboard

Sollis Health is now introducing their Sollis Family membership, the only medical membership that’s on demand for your family 24/7, 365. Get $1000 off your Sollis Family membership (priced at $10,000) with code MTM at Sollishealth.com

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"I Lost Everything, But Nothing at the Same Time": Mallory Goldman on Motherhood, Surrogacy & Starting Over Aug 07, 2025

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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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Hot take: Motherhood is actually a Glow-Up Jul 31, 2025

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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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Planes, Hotels & Meltdowns: The Family Travel Episode Jul 24, 2025

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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.

Sollis Health is now introducing their Sollis Family membership, the only medical membership that’s on demand for your family 24/7, 365. Get $1000 off your Sollis Family membership (priced at $10,000) with code MTM at Sollishealth.com

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The Recovering Perfectionist’s Guide to Motherhood with Jennie Monness Jul 17, 2025

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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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For The Mother Feeling Lost & Ready To Reclaim Herself: This is for YOU. Jul 10, 2025

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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:

Our personal stories + identity shifts
What The Next Chapter is and what’s inside
Who it’s for (spoiler: it might be you)
Real transformation stories
How to join the founding cohort launching July 11

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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NANNY TALK: How to Find one And Why We Shouldn’t Feel Bad for Asking for Help Jul 03, 2025

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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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An Investor Said ‘Don’t Get Pregnant’ - So They Did: Emily DiDonato and Christina Garcia Jun 26, 2025

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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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Preschools: Panic, Pressure & Picking the 'Right' One Jun 19, 2025

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From waitlists and walk-throughs to wondering if your toddler is really ready, the preschool decision can feel like the first big test of parenthood. In this episode, we share how we chose our kids’ schools, what factored into those choices, and how we learned to tune out the noise. We talk about reading your child’s cues - whether they thrive in a smaller, slower setting or a big, buzzing one, and resisting the urge to follow the crowd. We’re unpacking the pressures, the comparisons, and the reminder that preschool isn’t a status symbol, it’s about what works for your child and your family

Sollis Health is now introducing their Sollis Family membership, the only medical membership that’s on demand for your family 24/7, 365. Get $1000 off your Sollis Family membership (priced at $10,000) with code MTM at Sollishealth.com

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