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.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amanda Kloots on Reinvention & Life After Loss
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.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lunchables, Juice Boxes and Feeding Toddlers Without Passing On Our Food Drama
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.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 Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From WWE Superstar to Mom Life: Leah Van Dale on Identity, Loss & Resilience
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.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Family Help vs Paid Help: The Trade-Offs No One Talks About
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.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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