More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

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...

 Beep beep delivery! Step aside because the mail truck is backing up into the podcast booth this week, babyyyyy. This week, Steph and Mel answer your questions once again. Responding to e-mails about everything from dance to secret animosity in friendships, budgeting on a tight income and biohacking (ew?), the ladies riff about thrift store addictions, high-yield savings accounts, bad friends and more. Join us and let us know ...

Feeling paralyzed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. This week, listener Shalome writes in about struggling to find joy when their identity feels under constant attack. Stephanie and Melissa discuss why joy is a form of resistance, not a distraction, do a "joy banking" exercise together (join us!), dig into historical examples of communities using celebration to survive oppression and share practical ways to take ...

 It’s happening! Put it on the calendar! On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the beautiful chaos of making plans. From color-coded family calendars to the dreaded LA slogan “OMG, we should hang out!” (do they mean it?!) that never quite comes true, they discuss the art of scheduling social time, dealing with flaky friends and why cancelling plans sometimes feels EUPHORIC. Also, the ladie...

You’re doing amazing, sweetie! You look great today. No seriously, you do! On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa dive into the beautiful, awkward and sometimes complicated world of compliments. From girly pops in the bathroom culture to the mortifying experience of receiving praise you don’t believe, they explore what it means to give and receive kind words. The ladies share their most memorable compliments, d...

Buenos dias More Betterinos! Since it’s January and we’re all in that More Year, More Better spirit (or trying to be), we thought we would tackle one of the most important parts of the day: Mornings. Stephanie (Morning Person™) and Melissa (Not A Morning Person™) discuss all of the things that come with starting the day. From waking up with the sun (or not), to early workouts (or not), wellness hacks and the...

Listen. Sometimes it’s just time to hit the reset button. Nothing to do with a certain date on the calendar necessarily… but this time of year may or may not make you start taking stock of your life. Whether it’s having that hard conversation with a friend, reorganizing the ol’ junk drawer or eating your feelings with tortillas, we all need to shake things up once in a while. On today’s episode, Steph...

What to do when you’re about to marry the love of your life and your family ACTUALLY speaks now and do not forever hold their peace? This week, Stephanie and Melissa read an email from listener Rachel, who is having trouble navigating the fact that she and her now husband come from completely different cultures. Steph and Mel share their experiences and thoughts on how to navigate multicultural families — and they quote...

It’s holiday seaz once again, and we don’t know about y’all — but we’ve been party hopping! As a sweet seasonal treat, we're resharing this very handy (and cutie and funny) episode from season one alllllll about Work Parties. Happy schmoozing! // The dreaded work party. It’s a party! There’s an open bar! But it’s also…work. How do you let loose and mingle freely when your boss ...

‘Tis the season to dig up Abuelita’s recipe book and get to work. On today’s episode Stephanie and Melissa put on their best holiday onesies and talk all things family recipes. From family feuds over beans (watch out for the flying frijoles, you’ll shoot your eye out!), to memories of Christmas morning arepas — they discuss what their families eat during the holiday season, the stories behind the recip...

Stephanie has Gouda. Melissa has Rosie. Here at More Better we believe that every human should have a familiar. On today’s episode, our animal-loving heroines discuss all things pets. From their childhood fish and bonkers orange cats (IYKYK), thoughts on dog fashion, that one time that Melissa got really into the Cesar Millan training thing, that other time that Steph dyed her dog Banjo’s tail blue, to the pain of losin...

‘Tis the season for reunions! Picture it now: Catching up with your hometown friends at the cozy local dive on Thanksgiving Eve, making small talk with Tía Mari on Noche Buena en La Sala while decked out in your living room best, running into the inventor of Post-Its at your high school reunion and performing a meticulously choreographed dance to “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper in the middle of the dance ...

The holidays are coming, which means…(drumroll, trumpet, orchestral music)... PACKING SEASON!! The More Better gals get into it about packing cubes, pre-trip outfit try-ons, and tricks to avoid forgetting your damn toothbrush. Melissa reveals an essential hack for busy traveling parents, a dedicated dirty laundry suitcase, and Stephanie shares her personal distaste for backpacks (ruin the line of her jacket, she could never!...

Have you ever been in a cult? (Are you sure?) Are Disney Adults in a cult? What about Serious Coffee People? How obsessed with Mother God are you? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa discuss all of the cults and cult-ish groups they’ve encountered in their lives, share which ones they surprisingly found themselves a part of and strategize about how to more better avoid cults in the future. Especially the TikTok da...

A good haircut can change your whole personality. Picture this: You walk out of the salon with a c*nty little wolf-bob-mullet and suddenly the skies are bluer than they've ever been, the birds are chirping AT you and you feel like you can take on the world. A bad haircut? Well, that can ruin your life in an instant. On today’s episode, Stephanie and Melissa discuss the science and poetry of getting a haircut. Do you bring ref...