Stay Rooted

Stephani and Lauren are thinking through the idea that no two children are born the same, even if they're both yours. Parenting is all about being what your child needs, but what do you do when you birthed polar opposite humans?! They'll take you down the comical path of checking every box for everyone in your home, and maybe even learning a thing or two along the way. But remember, if you're rooting for everyone around you... who's rooting for you?!

Stephani and Lauren are hosting their first giveaway on the Instagram account @stayrootedpod, and they are here to tell you about it. They're feeling super proud to share the first piece of merch with all their beautiful listeners. Then swiftly tumble right down the rabbit hole that is Bits & Pieces! If dozing off on the couch was an Olympic sport, they'd be at least silver medalists. Skin care routines are reviewed, and are not always cared about. They'll discuss the repercussions of hyping up everything in your child's lives. Join the ladies on a dive into dopamine decor. This weeks rambling will leave you giggling. Let's root for a giveaway winner!

This is a story about a girl named Stephani, and how she's living her most Britney life. Get ready for the best friend questionnaire that answers probably none of what you've been wanting to know about the other half of the Stay Rooted co-host duo. Come along as we build an online friendship through the art of oversharing, it's what we're good at. Get Stephani's unpopular opinion, and find out what makes her eyes roll. Arrive for the games, and stay for the silly banter. This week, we're rooting for Stephani.

Stephani and Lauren trail their way through topics that have no connection, but plenty of comic relief. The journey has its twists and turns, but the ladies will leave you wanting more. Discover the Danimals/Shania Twain marketing deal you didn't know you needed. And then learn what Stephani is doing to "keep her peace" that drives Lauren absolutely crazy.

This episode is all about Lauren, and the ways that she didn't turn out to be Paris Hilton. Get ready for the best friend questionnaire that answers probably none of what you've been wanting to know about this Stay Rooted co-host. Come along as we build an online friendship through the art of oversharing, it's what we're good at. Get Lauren's unpopular opinion, and find out what makes her eyes roll. Arrive for the games, and stay for the silly banter. This week, we're rooting for Lauren.

Stephani and Lauren discuss the circle of life, and some of it's less than stellar motherhood moments. Taking time to recognize that they don't always want the answers, and sometimes just want the pity-party for 1. Listen to their bedtime routine strategies, and how they're still working on being the least petty versions of themselves when it comes to communication... but at least they haven't eaten a single child.

Stephani and Lauren embark on a journey for personal growth, while laughing at all the messy stops along the way. Listen as they break down the power of the pivot, reminding you that you're the only one holding yourself back. They'll giggle their way through mom guilt, the things they're working on, and try their best to thrive in less than suitable conditions.

Stephani and Lauren recollect on some sticky parenting situations, and the accidental language slips that happen along the way. They still aren't over the robbery that is streaming services, and they're 100% here to defend the war against Pete Davidson that probably doesn't actually exist. Too bad they can't retire on their Pokémon nostalgia fortunes... yet. And answer the age old question, If a child swears at the playground and there was no adult around to hear it, do you really have to parent it?!

Stephani and Lauren are reunited after an extended springtime quarantine. With it, they bring to you a true brain dump. Pretty much a Bits & Pieces in disguise. Don't expect a thick plot, but sit back and enjoy the journey. And if you don't want SR at the rambling nonsense, you can't have SR at their "Internet ⭐️s". We're here to talk about what happened with Sloane in Workin' Moms, and what the hell we are all going to do with our children this summer. How high are we setting the entertainment bar? We all deserve rest, and we're encouraging the art of slowing down. So, slow down and smell the roses, take a minute to listen to Rooted. 

Stephani and Lauren clutch onto their emotional support water bottles, as they discuss things that make them cringe. This episode is all about things the girls find comfort in, and all the terribly uncomfortable things in between. Find out the music they can't stop listening to, and the noises they can't tolerate hearing. Foods that feed their soul, and items that only feed their anxiety. The ladies get personal about what really goes on when you wear a romper in public, and share their newest self care routines with you!

Stephani and Lauren are switching things up again. Because kids are germy and unpredictable, we're coming to you with a reverse order in episodes this week. Get through your Tuesday with the newest Bits & Pieces, where they breakdown our mental status through artistic plant killing. Then reward yourself post-breakdown with the most expensive caramel drizzle you can get your hands on.

Stephani and Lauren are here for an empowered man-purse. So, make your barely farm-to-table salad, and let's embark on the emotional rollercoaster that is the local festival. With summer around the corner, all anyone wants is a magical family experience, but those kids love a good villain. And the ladies love a good rewards program, even one that involved sketchy carnival games. The girls talk about getting their coffee made RIGHT... or wrong... and still overpaying for it, either way. By the way, when's the last time you watered your plants?!

Let's make this house a home, with Stephani and Lauren. Follow the girls as they discuss what it's really like to own your first house, and how it is to live with the family inside of it! Learn the layout of your local hardware store, and get to those paint touch ups someday. They're tidying up, but never throwing away their kids tiny plastic accessories. Don't be stupid. And it's time to get real about the guilt that strikes at every corner of motherhood. So, welcome to the neighborhood.

Help Stephani and Lauren protect the endangered species that is the American Mall. Sibling dynamics are crazy, but family will keep you sane. They cancelled cable, and worship Ms Rachel. The limit of streaming services does not exist in their eyes. But, why is bringing a baby through airport security the most hostile experience of all time? TSA, we're looking at you. 

Stephani and Lauren want to help you get your mental health right, it's the month of awareness, let's be hyper-aware! Their family's are beautiful, but they were probably fighting on the way to ANYTHING you see them out at. Follow up on their Love Languages, and help them understand the venn diagram of mom friendship. Put away your seasonal depression sweater, we're being cool moms for the summer. Catch up on what they're listening to and watching these days. And stop at nothing to protect your peace! 

Stephani and Lauren breakdown their first impressions of one another, from early 2000s to early motherhood. Hear about how they started the mom group for 2, and where they fit into their own friend groups outside of motherhood. Review the levels of trust it takes to leave your kid at a friends house, and the level of insanity you feel when your child asks to go to an unknown friend's house for the first time. They're making up for lost time, but they're now staying rooted together. 🌿

Stephani and Lauren take a satirical look at the wild women that paved the way for their modern day mama ways. They tell you how they're feeling, trying to break down if they even have a love language, and Stephani shares a thoughtful gift... the thought was there, but it most certainly left. Chat with them about the drama that comes along with pretend play, because Barbie will never be here to defend herself. This is a safe place to spill the dream house tea. Bring your best illusions and witchcraft, this week, we're getting magical.

Stephani and Lauren talk about the “friendship resume” they unintentionally were building for one another since the dawn of MySpace that eventually led to them meeting IRL… and during a global pandemic. They talk about how hard it is to make mom friends as a new mom and debate whether or not it’s appropriate to bring glitter on the 3rd Play Date, even though they hate calling them that.

Stephani and Lauren take you along for some of their best, and worst shopping experiences. They'll teach you how to rationalize any purchase, and brush up on your Dollar Spot etiquette. Never forgetting every thing their kids asked for, but always getting home without anything on their list. They ask the age old question, why can't I return my items without leaving my car? And giggle along as they encounter all the wildlife of retail terrain. Don't you dare mention their full hands, it's too late to turn back for a cart.

Join Stephani and Lauren for their Mother's Day special. They're reclaiming the holiday, one breakfast sandwich at a time. Make Mother's Day about the moms! They'll discuss what it takes to get what you want, even if it's just a new emotional support water bottle. And a friendly reminder, literally no one asked for breakfast in bed. Happy National Lauren Month... and Happy Mother's Day from Stay Rooted to all the mamas out there making it happen. We see you, and we're rooting for you.

Stephani & Lauren want to hold you accountable. You're invited along as they chat about the infectiously "fun" family trips, and the expensive park schemes that keep your children hysterically crying for more. Find out our comfort movies, and listen to us go way too far into McDreamy's, Grey's malpractice suit. They're taking on more than they can handle, but it'll always be totally fine. Parenthood should be less complicated than a DIY balloon banner. But, is the tooth fairy Spanish?

Listen to Stephani and Lauren as they catch up in this episode of Bits & Pieces. Where they uncover Bill Nye's potential ties to the Girl Scouts of America, and advocate for the Lunchables movement. America's favorite charcuterie-adjacent copout. Stumble along as they inaccurately review the concepts of currency, cryptocurrency, and TRILLIONS. You wouldn't want to hire them as your financial advisors, but you're going to want to hear their hot take on capitalism.

Stephani and Lauren jump from social media adjacent individuals to best mom friends, instantly... during a global pandemic. Their timing was questionable, their journey, nothing short of hysterical. Listen as they reflect on relating to one another during a time we were barely allowed to breathe the same air. They can check off "keeping kids alive during the plague" on their list if things to do, but cannot find any other list they have ever created. Let's unpack our intrusive thoughts, emotional baggage, and any snacks we may have in our bags.

Stephani & Lauren are back with another “Bits & Pieces” to attempt to recover from the Girl Scout Cookie incident. They also discuss the identity crisis that comes along with a trip to IKEA and the mind games being played on us at your local furniture store. Get inspired or conspire with us, whichever you prefer.

Watch Stephani and Lauren misuse the mic in their first “Bits & Pieces” episode, ever. They discuss the style of unhinged decision-making that anyone raising humans during a global pandemic could relate to. Touching on the feels of being the monkey-in-the-middle of two generations, the millennial parent. They'll be at the PTA meeting, but damn do they miss social distancing. They're your moms on the internet, and always rooting for you!