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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.

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LA Wildfires: Reflecting on the week that changed LA forever Jan 16, 2025

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Join D&A as we recap the past week in LA during what is being called one of the largest natural disasters in U.S. history. We share a play-by-play of the events as they unfolded, the heartbreaking reality of friends and family losing everything overnight, and how our community quickly sprang into action. From the day-to-day challenges of life in LA right now to the difficult decisions we’re making for our families amidst the noise, misinformation, and confusion, we open up about our emotions, learnings, and perspective shifts, as well as the overwhelming sense of gratitude we feel to be safe in our homes. When the fires struck, we immediately shifted into action mode to support families and moms in need. While we’re still actively helping, we’re now beginning to process everything that has happened. This episode is raw, emotional, and heavy as we navigate this journey together.

*If you are a family affected by the LA fires, please dm us @wearemorethanmoms - we are here for you on this long journey with anything you need.

**If you’re able to donate, we’re taking Amazon gift cards to hello@wearemorethanmoms.com to help our growing list of families affected, in dire need of support. and sending them out immediately to families in need.

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Jordan Younger (The Balanced Blonde) on pregnancy trauma, surrender and advocating for yourself. Jan 09, 2025

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Jordan Younger, also known as The Balanced Blonde rarely guests on podcasts and we are SO honored that she chose to share her story and open up to us on the podcast today. Jordan shares the darker side of pregnancy, as well as the intimate details of her dire health challenges during her second pregnancy. She recounts the physical and mental toll it took on her, the effect it had on her family, and the decisions she was forced to make in order to protect herself, despite them being ‘off-brand’. We discuss the importance of advocating for yourself in a room full of ‘experts’ and strategies to find inner strength even during your most vulnerable times. This episode is raw and unfiltered and an important contrast to ‘blissful’ pregnancy stories that we are constantly surrounded by.

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We are NOT in control: learning to release control and surrender to life’s twists and turns as moms Jan 02, 2025

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In this episode, Dale and Annabel open up about letting go of control. Annabel shares how her second pregnancy has pushed her into full surrender mode, while Dale reflects on how life with two under two has taught her to release expectations and embrace the chaos. Motherhood and pregnancy are the ultimate bootcamps in relinquishing control—forcing us to let go of rigidity, redefine productivity, and delegate more of the mental load we carry as moms. D&A discuss the challenges of releasing perfection, trusting others to step in, and breaking free from old standards that no longer serve them. They also dive into how this shift extends to their partnerships, learning to trust their husbands to take on more, and finding freedom in releasing control over “how things should be.” If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to do it all, this conversation will leave you feeling seen and ready to let go.

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Night nurses, newborn sleep, and our experiences with sleep training Dec 26, 2024

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Today, Dale and Annabel dive into the world of newborn sleep— while they’re not experts, it’s something that’s front and center for them as Dale navigates it with her second baby and Annabel prepares for the arrival of baby number two. From sleep schedules to sleep training, Dale shares her journey of teaching her son to sleep and self-soothe, the differences she’s noticed between her two kids, and the valuable lessons she’s learned about tuning into each child’s needs. Annabel opens up about her toddler’s sleep journey, as well as the stigma and guilt often tied to sleep training and why, despite the judgment, it was the right choice for her family. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, offer practical tips for new parents, and explore the various types of newborn nurses—from night nurses to sleep consultants—and what to consider when hiring one. Whether you’re in the trenches of sleepless nights or preparing for your baby’s arrival, this episode is full of honest insights.

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In laws / parents and parenting Dec 19, 2024

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One of the most talked about themes on our instagram: navigating in laws / parents. Everyone has their own family dynamic, but D&A shed some light on their personal experiences with their family and in-laws, as well as common family dynamics so many of us experience. They discuss the fine line between parents, ‘parenting’ us vs. being grandparents to our kids, the importance of clear boundaries and outlining roles / responsibilities and the need for mutual respect. While our parents / in laws may want to share opinions and advice for our own benefit, sometimes we as parents need to make our own mistakes and go through our own journey in order to learn and gain confidence as a mom. The mom / in law / parent relationship is a tricky one - we’re definitely not experts on this, but we are learning to set some important boundaries which we hope will help you on your own journeys.

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Jeanette Aranda (@shutthekaleup) on rebuilding after infidelity and divorce Dec 12, 2024

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Today's episode is truly special as we sit down with Jeanette Aranda, widely known as ‘Shut The Kale Up.’ Jeanette opens up about her journey through her husband's infidelity and their subsequent divorce, the incredible community that supported her, and the meaningful, honest relationship she cultivated with her two boys as a result. We dive into the beauty of embracing our imperfections, the importance of unlearning childhood patterns to parent consciously, and how to connect with your intuition and inner wisdom as a mom. Jeanette’s perspective is nothing short of inspiring—she lives by the mantra, “Life is happening for me, not to me,” even amidst life’s challenges. This episode is sure to leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to embrace your own imperfectly perfect self.

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How Ann Marks (Full Feedings) raised 3 kids while going through grief and divorce and turned it into a success story. Dec 05, 2024

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An inspiring, “goosebump-inducing” episode on resilience and strength with Ann Marks - a single mom of three and the founder of full feedings: a supportive online program to help parents get more sleep, without having to do any drastic sleep training or letting your baby cry it out. Ann shares her raw and unfiltered journey, navigating the loss of both her parents, going through a rough divorce, all while simultaneously raising 3 kids and building a business on sleep to provide for her family (stark difference from her days on America’s Next Top Model). We speak openly about her grief, how she processed it, her best advice to anyone going through loss or divorce as well as those supporting those grieving. Ann’s attitude to life is so refreshing, it all came down to a choice - to continue showing up for her family, to make ends meet, and to let go of her past childhood patterns and parent from a more self-aware and conscious place. Be prepared to cry, laugh and fall in love with this amazing women through her story - no sugar coating, no striving for perfection, just real life.

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Vent Away Mamas Nov 28, 2024

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In this episode, D&A bring their ‘Vent Away Friday’s’ Instagram series to the podcast. We share some of the most common ‘vents’ and themes - from in laws, to body image, to partner resentment, shame and guilt. If anyone is going through it right now, this episode will help you realize you are not alone.

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Roxy Earle on life in the spotlight with Real Housewives, toxic relationships, learning to love her body, birth trauma and the importance of advocating for yourself Nov 21, 2024

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An incredible raw and vulnerable conversation with ex Real Housewives of Toronto, Roxy Earle. Roxy is an entrepreneur, body positivity enthusiast, and incredible mama of two. This is a must listen episode on reinvention, resilience and loving yourself for who you are. Roxy shares about her life in the spotlight pre motherhood, thriving in public, yet crumbling in private. She opens up about her toxic relationship and how it ultimately brainwashed her, why she thought she was infertile and how her rock bottom enabled her to be the inspiring mom she is today. Roxy also shares the traumatic details of her second birth (trigger warning) which emphasizes how important it is to advocate for yourself. Such an inspiring story and such impactful takeaways around body acceptance, identity shifts, the importance of our self worth not being defined by our looks or accomplishments and as Roxy says, “never outsource your self-esteem”.

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The pressure to ‘do’ Nov 14, 2024

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I’m sure many moms listening can relate, the pressure to ‘do’ is real. It was real before kids, but it’s even more accentuated post kids. D&A discuss how they’ve started to unlearn old programming of ‘do, do, do’, how taking moments for themselves to recharge is just as important and how multitasking, while sometimes a good thing, can also be detrimental. They also talk about the boundaries and systems they have in place to ensure they’re including time to rest, either alone or with family, so they can be present and recharged.

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