More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

Hello hello hello! Welcome to the official More Better Library. And in this library, we encourage yapping. Settle in and listen as Steph and Mel dive into all things books. We’re talking childhood reading memories— Little House on the Prairie vs. Sweet Valley High anyone? Hot takes on why Jacob Elordi elevates the Wuthering Heights adaptation and Elizabeth Wakefield had no spine. And the history of silent reading (peopl...

This week on More Better, Steph and Mel are talking beats. Makeup, honey. Is it patriarchy? Is it fun? Are you a winter or a summer? Settle into our virtual glam room and listen as our girls discuss and explain why doing your own makeup is actually a genius anxiety management strategy and the power of a full beat. Did they play "What's in my makeup bag"? Of COURSE they did! Take notes as Steph walks us through her tiny miracle bag ...

Hey! Hey you! Look up! This week, Stephanie and Melissa buckle all of us into their intergalactic school bus and dive deep into * the stars *. We're talking astrology. Tune in as Steph discovers her Taurus Moon and finally forgives herself for loving nice bed sheets. Mel realizes her Virgo Moon explains her entire personality... and her mom's. Plus, they debate whether Leos are absolute garbage people (oop!) and celebrate the legen...

Good morning! This one's for anyone who knows the often-fresh hell of having to get a kid ready in the morning. It's also for the former kids. So I guess, this one's for everyone! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle the chaos of getting kids ready ("Why is no one readyyyy?" - Miranda Priestly). Join our girlies as they discuss the wild world of putting orange juice in cereal, tantrums, charts and cold Pop-Tarts eaten at the bus...

Come on in, class is about to start! Did you bring your emotional support water bottle? This week, Steph and Mel dive into the wild work of workouts. Tune on to hear what keeps them moving, what makes them quit and why heavy weights actually are actually the One True Answer. Spoiler alert: Sometimes a 70-year-old silver haired queen wipes the floor with you in pilates class and that’s SIMPLY gorgeous motivation to keep at it....

Titties. Tatas. B00bz. Bazoingas. The ancient Romans thought big breast were grandmotherly, the 90s brought the Victoria’s Secret Industrial Complex and now? We’re just out here in our optional cutesy mesh bras era letting it all hang out, per se. This week, Stephanie and Melissa get into their very personal, very different Journeys of the Boobs! From ballet heartbreak to breastfeeding disappearing acts to the itty bitt...

Today, Lisa (27) asks our girlies how to stop feeling left behind. While all her friends are in the getting-married-and-buying-houses stage of life, she’s…not. Steph and Mel dive right into this familiar topic, with Mel tackling the dreaded “compare and despair” and Steph sharing why Oscar season can bring on the blues for her. And have you heard about the hedonic treadmill?! Plus:That one time Steph cried ...

Welcome back! Tune in today as pod listener Leanne from Singapore asks: “What is your PERFECT bag?” Spoiler alert… it doesn't exist. As Steph so eloquently puts it — it's like searching for the Ark of the Covenant out here. Nevertheless, this week Steph and Mel dive into their bag dos and don’ts. From Steph's trendsetting gingham smiley face tote in high school to Melissa's 2004 Coach bag (Now conside...

Welcome back!! Look over here!! This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the art of observing. And it is an ~art~. People watching, eavesdropping, reading the room. This all takes skill and practice — and our girls? They're experts. Tune in to hear why Steph's favorite spot to people watch is the TSA line (where people might possibly show their truest selves) and Melissa confesses her staring problem. Featuring: Accidentall...

Come on in and have a seat! Cute outfit! Can we take your coat? This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the wild world of Going Out to Eat. On the menu today: Steph's first Big Restaurant Memory (unlimited shirley temples at the Flying Dutchman in Texas, hello?!) and grand tales from Melissa's Sizzler Phase when she'd eat anyone under the table. Plus — the ladies open up about the intricacies of the LA food scene and the s...

At the risk of too many feels and future tripping, the ladies tackle Nostalgia this week. Ah, nostalgia — the bittersweet art of looking back. First, Stephanie opens up about her meticulous ephemera box and why it makes her cry, then Melissa shares about Brooklyn blooper reels, finally and they both reminisce about Stephanie's wedding day. Plus! The neurological power of music in youths and five tips to buck up and transform ...

Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle………………………….waiting. From passive waiting — (traffic (ugh), lines (UGH) — to active waiting — contracts (chop chop!), jury verdicts (she’s innocent, your honor) — to the torturous ambiguous kind — (when will my reflection show who I am inside?). Steph shares her...

Welcome back to More Better! This week, Stephanie and Melissa tackle the art of saying no: from people-pleasing tendencies to pregnancy as the ultimate excuse. Melissa opens up about how she learned to say NO by watching Steph during the Brooklyn Nine-Nine years ("You can just say that?!"), while Steph reveals her ancestors' low-key panic about her daughter going skiing (absolutely not). Featuring: teaching your kids to use you as ...

 When listener Lucia asks the ladies for thoughts on nightmares, sleepwalking and building a better bedtime routine this week, Steph and Mel have a lot to say. Melissa opens up about her childhood sleepwalking hijinks watching cartoons at 3 a.m. and shares about her son Enzo's more recent night terrors. What works for them? Cold rooms, weighted blankets and image rehearsal therapy, dream-world machete in hand. Also, Steph shar...

On this week's episode, med student Katie calls in to the ladies and asks for networking advice. *record scratch* NETWORKING?! YIKES! Mel and Steph wince at the word but give Katie advice and share their experiences with what they like to call "Fostering Relationships". From reframing "What are you doing?" as a question for someone to discussing the art of the follow-up text, the ladies get real about building genuine connections i...

When listener Lucy from London asks for advice on living alone for the first time, Mel and Steph get real about the pros, cons and weird freedoms of solo living. From Steph's pink velvet headboard era to Melissa's bat-by-the-bed security system, the ladies discuss making your space a sanctuary, the importance of self-respect when no one's watching and why leaving big work boots outside your door is actually genius. Featuring: safet...

Melissa and Stephanie are getting real about skyiiieeein. The trial and error of it, the expensive mistakes and the pressure to have flawless skin while working in Hollywoodlandia. From cystic acne at 11 to navigating filters and Korean beauty standards, the ladies discuss their very different skin types (oily vs. dry), what's actually in their routines and why you should never introduce five new products at once. Steph shares the ...

Steph’s Disney obsession is no secret (we don’t talk about Bruno…), so it’s ABOUT TIME we finally get magical on this here pod. From VHS clamshell cases and Little Mermaid penis castles to smellitizers and feral cat rumors, join us this week as the ladies break down ALL things Dinsey, including how to actually enjoy the parks without losing your mind or your money. Steph shares her holy grail park tips: 1. ...

It’s our Valentine's Day episode and the husbands are in the stood! Brad and David join Stephanie and Melissa for an honest and ridiculous conversation about staying connected. The gang plays "would you rather" to figure out their love languages, share their worst gift-giving moments (never, ever, ever give your partner a blender) and get honest about what ACTUALLY makes them feel loved. Touching on everything from aggressive...