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Stay Rooted

This is Stay Rooted with your instant mom friends, Stephani and Lauren. We’re hosting the mom support group that you would never attend IRL. Let’s DIY our way through parenting, and grow together in this wild world. Just remember, we’re rooting for you.

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    S4E5 - Dude, Where’s My Sad Boy?

    Stephani and Lauren are back, rebuilding New England one pick at a time. Listen along as they assign new positions, reminisce about the collective trauma of rolling TVs and unexpected 9/11 clips in the classroom, and catch up on everything they’ve been watching lately. The last little rootie birthday of the season commences, but will the June Bug derail it?…

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    S4E4 - Button Mashing and Binge Watching

    Lauren and Stephani share hilarious stories of family adventures, pride parades, and concert nights, emphasizing that authentic connection often comes in the simplest forms—like a proud kid at school or a shared love of old bands.We also explore the emotional bittersweetness of fleeting moments—whether it’s that perfect concert feeling, supporting your kids’ performances, or finding pride in your community’s inclusiveness. These stories remind us: the middle ground isn’t just a place of ambiguity; it’s where real life—the messy, awkward, beautiful stuff—thrives. Missing out on that is missing out on the best parts of being human.In this episode, you'll discover how being “boldly click-happy” has shaped our digital habits and why Millennials’ fearlessness with technology—button mashing through updates and laughing at the generational gap—actually keeps us connected. We break down the absurdities of social media cues like unsending messages, screenshotting Instagrams, and navigating the chaos of viral TikTok moments.

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    S4E3 - The Ministry of Bearded Dragons

    Stephani and Lauren are back with another dose of chaos, talking about recent pet rescues (not by who you’d expect), big family moments and the obvious connection between Beetle Juice & Madagascar. Always remember that when life gives you a slime covered shirt, find a kitten in your garage or whatever.

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    S4E2 - Yes, You Canada

    Stephani and Lauren are finally back with a second episode for season four! Lauren left America, as we all so often day dream about these days. Come along for her recount of the family roadtrip. Steph survived another tech week as a theater mom. So, grab your Beetlejuice boxes and gather round!

  5. 223

    S4E1 - Season of the Schtick

    Stephani & Lauren are SO back for season 4!!!! Reintroductions are made, tangents are taken, and the nonsense picks up right where it left off. The girls talk new Noah Kahan, unpack who Big Savers really is, debate the magic of an Adam Sandler themed party, and discuss giving Pawpaw’s golf shirts a second life. It’s giving cozy, chaotic and completely unhinged in the best way. Buckle up, Rooties, we’re baaaaack!

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    S3E49 - Twerk Like Paul Revere

    Stephani & Lauren are back for the finale of Season 3 🎉 They’re counting down the days until new music from Noah Kahan drops, and asking the important question: will there be any ass-shaking anthems, or are we still living in our Bad Bunny era?Lauren recaps a very special trip to Broadway, and the girls dive into the latest pop culture chaos, from the Alex vs. Alix discourse to all the messy drama on Summer House.It’s unfiltered, it’s chaotic, it’s the perfect send-off to Season 3 🌿✨Rate, review & tell a fraaand

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    S3E48 - Cake, Culture, Community

    We’re building core memories this week—one chaotic birthday party, one international trip, and one unforgettable night out at a drag show at a time.Steph recaps her family adventure in Spain (yes, with kids), and Lauren talks about bringing her daughters to an all-ages drag show and what it meant to witness that kind of joy and inclusivity together.From Pinterest party pressure to raising kind, curious human, we’re unpacking it all.

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    S3E47 - Melania's Robot Kink

    Stephani & Lauren are back to say, ‘Adios’ to half of the pod for a week! The girls talk upcoming travel, the right to assemble, (more) robot theories and trying their best to make shopping trips about themselves for once.

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    S3E46 - Speaking For The Trees

    Stephani’s back solo… or is she? Oh wait- Lauren’s just fully blended in with her tree camo. This week, the girls dive into Lauren’s latest (and very real) obsession: Walmart. Stephani recaps their trip with New England Disabled Sports, and as always, the conversation takes a few unhinged turns along the way. Expect laughs, randomness, and the kind of chaos that just makes sense when they’re together.

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    S3E45 - A Wine Drunk Heated Rivalry

    Stephani & Lauren are back to humble their producer and talk about their latest obsession, Heated Rivalry.

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    S3E44 - Give a Girl a Plot

    Stephani & Lauren are back **your resident desensitized millennials** spiraling into a weird musical rabbit hole (don’t ask, just go with it 🎶). They catch up on family dynamics, assign Harry Potter houses like it’s a personality test, and reminisce about the golden days of bossing their moms around Kohl’s for a new sweater.And yes… we’re OBV here for the gay hockey… because who isn’t watching Heated Rivalry rn??

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    S3E43 - Picking Our Poisons

    Stephani and Lauren are back catching up on everything they’ve been watching and listening to lately. Steph is counting down the days until her next trip to fantasy-smut heaven, while Lauren is just hoping someone will dramatically pick her up by her corset already. Somewhere along the way, the girls also realize they absolutely know nothing about Star Wars… and they’re not afraid to admit it.

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    S3E42 - You’re a Blizzard, Baby

    Stephani and Lauren relive the Blizzard of 2026… from being completely unprepared to hosting multiple snowstorm sleepovers and a dramatic power outage rescue. It’s cold outside, but the chaos is warm & cozy.

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    S3E41 - Not The US Navy

    Stephani and Lauren recollect on last week's episode with their girls, and the business that they're building up. And the inappropriate hires that they must work with, their husbands. Come along as they review what they've been watching and catch up a little bit more on tell me lies and Steph's war on Noah Kahan tickets.

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    S3E40 - Slumber Party ft Lennon & Norah

    For the first time ever, Norah and Lennon grab the mics after their Finding Nemo debut and a double bestie sleepover fueled by chaos & sangria. They giggle, they bicker over microphones, they roast Mickey Mouse for being ancient obv… and they have HOT TAKES on Polar Express animation…

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    S3E39 - Reality, then TV

    After a brief pause to process current events, Stephani and Lauren are back with thoughts for Minneapolis and a much-needed distraction. We talk binge-watching Tell Me Lies, Beast Games, and the very real moment of realizing our kids now insult us using Founding Fathers.

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    S3E38 - Crying Over Celsius

    Stephani and Lauren are back with another episode, and this time they have a surprise guest, Luke. He wasn't invited, but hey... that's show biz. Tune in as the girls recap their very different days, both of which somehow started with the ceremonial gathering over twin Celsius.

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    S3E37 - Tell Me Lies About Winter

    Stephani and Lauren are here to bring you another episode, and it doesn't mean that it's going to be organized or mindful. But they are promising fun vibes and prayers, just like the government... Lauren recollects her great depression visit to the great Wolf Lodge. While Stephani reviews what she's been watching and how thankful she is that MrBeast can still bring whimsy to this dark, dark digital world.

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    Bits & Pieces | E86 - That’s My Sistah

    Stephani & Lauren are back in true bits & pieces fashion, bouncing from bagel proportions to lovingly roasting their parents… because no topic is too small or too unhinged.

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    S3E36 - Capricorn Season

    Stephani & Lauren are back after a long hiatus, just in time for Capricorn season, babyyyy (mermaid goats unite✨✨) Stephani survives another lap around the sun & Lauren just barely is surviving flu season.

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    Bits & Pieces | E85 - Team Edward or Nahhh

    Stephani & Lauren are back to talk about what’s most important in life… are they team Jacob (looking at you Lauren)… or team Edward. They recap SpongeBob The Musical like the proud stage-moms they are and talk logistics on sharing clothes & sisterhood drama.

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    S3E35 - More About Us

    Remember The about me episodes? Me neither. Let's revisit who the women of Stay Rooted truly are. Not really. They want you to get to know them, with knowing the fact that they take everything very lightly. Journey through the stars and zodiac signs, and the zodiac killer. Find out why Geminis are so hot, and always serial killers. And do a little background check on the girls that would make a 90s girl proud.

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    S3E34 - Plane Crash Fashion

    Stephani & Lauren are back to tell you how thankful they are for a new show they’re both willing to binge. They chat about the psychological thrill that is Yellowjackets & decide where their roles would land them in a teen led cult. The girls dig up Lauren’s questionable family vacation she may have forgotten about & discuss whether or not Steph should just get a new birthday.

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    Bits & Pieces | E84 - Hands-On Witches

    Stephani & Lauren are back, witches. They’re talking hand stuff…?? And the witchcraft overtaking our homes. Steph is on a felt brigade & Lauren’s fighting for her (ottoman’s) life.

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    S3E33 - Long Live Grandpa Joe

    Stephani & Lauren are finally back to talk about the elephant in the room, aka Steph’s wheelchair. Steph is recovering from another knee surgery (how original) and Lauren is cozying up with her grandpa Joe bestie to talk through it all.

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    Bits & Pieces | E83 - One Last Time

    Stephani and Lauren have returned for a preoperative episode. As Stephani awaits to go back under the knife, the girls prove that they do well under pressure. Laughing about what's to come, and getting real about what's on their mind.

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    S3E32 - Self Checking TF Out

    Stephani and Lauren come back to you with another unhinged episode about pretty much nothing. The topic is self deprecation and toxic positivity, as Stephani nears her dreaded loss of physical stability.

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    S3E31 - Ohana Means Emergency Contact

    Stephani and Lauren are going through it, but the show must go on... so, you're welcome for this unhinged ramble of all the trauma that has ensued this last week. Lauren talks plane crashes, family loss, and toddler surgical journeys. Stephani dabbles in being the emergency contact friend, trunk or treat, and a bestfriend crossover that we all (mostly Lauren) was rooting for. Sit down, and grab something caffeinated. You're Ohana now.

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    S3E30 - Covens Just Wanna Have Fun

    Stephani & Lauren are here recapping their latest adventure, broom making. The girls relive Steph’s niche Going Away (to her mobility) party & share some tales along the way.

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    Bits & Pieces | E82 - Kinky Circus Girls & TikTok Fairy Wings

    Stephani & Lauren are unraveling but in a cute way. They’re talking their kids (and moms) having their own styles, cosplaying as teenage girls & anthropomorphism???

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    S3E28 - Shake It Off, Show Girl

    Stephani and Lauren are back again, and this time it is Steph's Super Bowl. Taylor Swift released her new album, The Life Of A Show Girl, so you know the ladies have some things to say about that. The ladies also laugh about some other goings on.

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    S3E27 - The Summer I Turned Hamilton

    Stephani and Lauren are at it again, and this time they watched some things. Both from the couch and from the theater. First they review a show that everyone's been watching, except for Lauren, The Summer I Turned Pretty. And then, they discuss the play that Lauren has been obsessed with, and Stephani is learning to love, Hamilton! Come along with the girls as they talk about the first time at the theater with their children.

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    S3E26 - A Dose of Reality, and Tylenol

    Stephani and Lauren are back with another episode. And this time, they decide to both crash and flip out. Let's go over the latest "greatest speech of all time" by our terror of the town, Daddy Donald. The ladies eventually ignore the screaming toddler in the room (they've been training for this presidency), and focus on the important topics... witches. All stand for the national anthem, Stevie Nicks.

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    S3E25 - Flip Out v Crash Out

    Stephani & Lauren are flipping, spiraling & crashing out all over the place. Steph shares the meanest thing anyone’s ever said to her & we admit that our kids may not all be as inclusive as we’d hoped.

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    Bits & Pieces | E81 - AI Sugar Daddies & Flash Tattoos

    Stephani & Lauren are back to catch you up on where they’ve been (and who’s been tattooing them 👀). They debate if their bank accounts justify a sugar daddy, unpack the chaotic Bachelorette x SLOMW crossover we never knew we’d get, and dive into the show of the moment: Unknown Number: A High School Catfish. Buckle up, Rooties, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

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    S3E23 - The Holy Sprite

    Stephani & Lauren are back with a new episode! They’re giving 1 pt to big pharma & taking their meds again… which of course will make for an interesting episode.

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    S3E22 - Back 2 School, Fool

    Stephani & Lauren are back here to commiserate, celebrate, and laugh through all the back-to-school chaos with you. But first, catch up with us as we spill where we’ve been, what summer threw our way (including a few unexpected medical scares… someone get Lauren an EpiPen, STAT 👀), and of course, we couldn’t resist making up a brand-new game… because why the heck not?

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    S3E21 - The Rooties Review: The Parent Trap

    Stephani & Lauren are here to review everyone’s fav movie about twins that are separated at birth and coincidentally wind up at the same damn camp at the same damn time, THE PARENT TRAP. But before they get into it, they’ll check in on each other’s mental health, get through some phone updates & debate Amazon delivery mixups.YOUTUBE EPISODE https://youtu.be/ueLKcK34vyg?si=FT3goB5YnUTzB46I

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    S3E20 - Burn The Apple

    Lauren and Stephani explore various themes ranging from the humorous struggles of technology and customer service to the profound influence of pop culture icons like Taylor Swift. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with insurance claims, delivery mishaps, and the unexpected challenges of modern communication. The discussion also touches on self-care practices, the significance of music in healing, and the lighthearted moments that come from navigating life’s ups and downs together.

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    S3E19 - Search, Rescue, and Repeat

    Stephani and Lauren recount a chaotic week filled with humorous mishaps, including a phone fiasco that leads to a frantic search. They reflect on the importance of technology in their lives, share experiences from a recent concert, and discuss the challenges of parenting in a digital age. Lauren has been watching a new show, and please be warned that it is not porn. and thank god for St. Anthony.

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    Bits & Pieces | E80 - Metaphorical Cigarettes

    YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/Ev5GMpHDx6k?si=DOSZFTRW2Bsoe0ktStephani & Lauren are here to bounce around topics like its their job (and honestly, it kind of is??) They bond over heart-warming parenting topics like your kids creatively cussing you in front of other people and using kpop to teach every day life lessons. The girls reminisce on brighter times, like literally brighter, who remembers tanning in those little sun boxes with the Jersey Shore Music in the background. TBH those were the days...

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    S3E18 - The Rooties (kind of) Review: Happy Gilmore 2

    Stephani & Lauren are here to talk about the movie we've all been waiting for, Happy Gilmore 2. The girls give you their thoughts (eventally)... but not before they show of their newest merch, Stay Rooted x Jolly Jar & give their unfiltered (obv) feedback on Donnies latest call to action... yeah you guessed it, the Presidential Fitness Test!!! * crickets* Come for the tea (cups) and stay for the testimony to our lord & savior, 90s Adam Sandler.Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/N6tQjD1xfkc?si=fvgWkcCFjbxCVtVW

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    S3E17 - Hey Look Ma, Vacation

    Stephani and Lauren explore self-care, family dynamics, and the power of the all inclusive. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, the joys of family vacations, and the quirks of personal grooming.

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    S3E16 - I Write Vows Not Tragedies

    Stephani & Lauren are here to recap all of the wedding things. Steph reminisces on being her sisters MOH and Lauren assumes the role of assistant to the MOH. They laugh, they cry & they’re always rooting for love (and a strong Panic at the Disco finale).

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    S3E15 - What the Hay

    Stephani & Lauren are back from their hiatus. Before they catch you up on where they’ve been, they’ve got some animal care stories to get off their chest. And also, where tf does hay even come from???

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    S3E14 - Cat Costumes

    Stephani and Lauren explore the complexities of navigating chaos and anxiety in their lives, touching on themes of anticipation, the pressures of wedding planning, and the role of the maid of honor. They delve into personal journeys of self-expression, the importance of therapy, and the validation provided by medical professionals. The discussion also highlights the challenges of motherhood, the nuances of catcalling, and the impact of Disney characters on personal attraction. As they share insights from their experiences, they emphasize the significance of self-improvement, peace of mind, and the evolving nature of life’s challengesCV

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    Bits & Pieces | E79 - Intrusive Thoughts on Lil Yachts

    Stephani and Lauren are back from the wedding of the year, yes, the Bezos bash… via TikTok, and they’re ready to spill everything (well… almost). This week, we’re debating life’s real dilemmas: What’s worse—boat hair or hospital hair? Plus, are we doing too much by raising little therapy pros? Tune in for hot takes, deep thoughts, and the usual chaos.

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    S3E13 - Razzlin' & Bedazzlin'

    Stephani and Lauren are here to catch you up on all the things. Steph hosts her little sisters bachelorette party in the woods and Lauren survives her first tech week.

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    Bits & Pieces | E78 - Bday Witches & Goth Turkeys

    Stephani and Lauren had a week. They celebrated, they feared birds, and they were non-binary rock climbing people the entire time. The girls talk, birthday parties, not leaving out Donny's real sucky one. And they laugh the whole way through, per protocolYOUTUBE FULL EPISODE!!! https://youtu.be/se8KfZvgPxM?si=RLbMisic27bqv3Ug

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    S3E11 - Oops, She Did It Again

    Stephani and Lauren are here to share a PSA with the Rooties, SLOW THE EF DOWN. Lauren’s a horrible texter, but she’s damn good at a parachute station. And Stephani, she fell… again. FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is Stay Rooted with your instant mom friends, Stephani and Lauren. We’re hosting the mom support group that you would never attend IRL. Let’s DIY our way through parenting, and grow together in this wild world. Just remember, we’re rooting for you.

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How many episodes does Stay Rooted have?

Stay Rooted currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Stay Rooted about?

This is Stay Rooted with your instant mom friends, Stephani and Lauren. We’re hosting the mom support group that you would never attend IRL. Let’s DIY our way through parenting, and grow together in this wild world. Just remember, we’re rooting for you.

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