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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this week’s episode of More Than Moms, we’re getting real about the most wonderful and emotionally complicated time of the year. If the holidays bring up stress, family tension, or the pressure to make everything magical for everyone else, you’re not alone, and this one’s for you. We get into: Family triggers that pop up fast this time of yearIn-laws and boundary setting without guiltWeight and body comments (and how to handle them)Holiday chaos with kids and why it feels like so muchFamily dynamics that resurface every seasonNew traditions that actually feel goodLoneliness, even when surrounded by peopleSplitting time between families without losing your mind We hope this conversation helps you feel grounded, supported, and a little more at ease heading into the holiday season. 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.

This week, we sit down with Holly Owens (aka @wellthybelly) for an open and intentional conversation about the decision to become a mom, andnow her journey of becoming one after years of navigating health issues and healing from Lyme disease. Holly shares what it looked like to move through one of the most personal choices a woman can make: whether or not to have children, and how she found clarity through tuning inward, faith, and trust in her body rather than pressure or expectation. We talk about the societal noise around motherhood, building a birth team that truly supports you, how she’s preparing her mind and body for this next chapter, and what her care and recovery plan look like postpartum. This episode is an honest, grounded reminder that motherhood isn’t a box to check, but a choice to step into with intention. Whether you’re preparing for motherhood, sitting on the fence, or already in it - this conversation is for you. 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: @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.

Now that we each have two “toddlers”… our tune has changed a little. This week we’re breaking down the real transition from one to two kids — the good, the hard, the logistical circus, and the surprising parts no one prepares you for. We’re talking: Is 0→1 easier, or is 1→2 the real plot twist? And knowing what we know now… would we have a third? 👀👀👀 We get into: The actual tangible workload of two kids vs. oneThe mental gymnastics + invisible logistics no one talks aboutWhy the comparison, pressure, and noise drop with baby #2How 1→2 shifts marriage + husband dynamicsWhat’s gotten easier, and what’s definitely harderAnd all the messy, beautiful, chaotic in-between moment If you’re pregnant with your second, already in the trenches with two, or debating another… this is the episode we wish we had heard. 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.

We manifested our dream guest — Valeria Lipovetsky! We dive into what it really looks like to evolve through motherhood, marriage, business, and identity. Valeria shares why she feels more grounded and powerful — truly in her prime — at 35, the real work behind “doing it all,” and what her kids have taught her about letting go and resilience. We talk about building a strong foundation in marriage, asking for help without guilt, dropping the martyr mentality, and grieving past versions of yourself to step into who you’re becoming. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing it wrong,” this one’s for you. 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.

We’ve been told screens are bad, that too much time in front of them will ruin our kids… cue the mom guilt. But the truth? It’s more complicated than that. In this episode, we’re getting real about how we use screen time — the messy “balance” we’re all trying to find — and how to make it work for our families instead of against us. We talk about living in a tech-heavy world, being part of the last generation (hey, millennials!) who grew up both with and without screens, and now raising kids who’ve never known life any other way. From iPads to TV to FaceTiming family, we dive into the uses, the judgment, the guilt, and how to give ourselves permission to use technology with intention, purpose, and peace.  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: @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.

We sit down with acclaimed celebrity doula Lori Bregman to demystify what a doula really does: from pregnancy to birth—and how that support can calm fear and build confidence. Lori shares how she partners with doctors and midwives, helps families navigate hospital systems, and counters the fear-mongering messages that often surround birth. She offers grounded guidance and spiritual tools for staying flexible when plans change and for letting go of control. In this heartfelt episode, Annabel opens up through tears about her own raw birth experience—the unexpected C-section that left her battling shame and the social-media glamorization of “perfect” births. A must-listen for any mama curious about doulas, birth choices, and entering motherhood with more trust and less fear. 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.

We’re not the “perfect wives” no aprons, no homemade sourdough, and our husbands definitely don’t come home to folded laundry or dinner waiting. But we’re sharing the insider details on our marriages: how we’ve evolved, how we divide responsibilities, what we fight about, and how we actually connect in our post-kids era. We’re pulling back the curtain on the hard talks, the things we’re still working on, how we feel about date nights, and those recurring fight patterns we can laugh about (most days). Honest, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered — this is definitely not marriage advice, just two moms sharing *honestly* how their relationships have evolved after kids. 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.