Mama's Den village! We're headed back into our DMs to answer some of your questions. A long time Black Love fan is wondering how to balance being a woman who wears many hats AND navigating being a first time mom with no family nearby to support her. Dani out of Los Angeles needs some bonus mama advice from Felicia, and a mama in Memphis needs help navigating what to do with the kids for the summer! Have our Mamas figured out their situation yet? Let's hope so, it's practically July PLUS Micayela in Cleveland needs help navigating nonsupportive family members.

You will never have more patience than your child has, but you have to try. Y'all Ashley has the bars today! Codie is out doing some super secret stuff yall just need to follow Blacklove on IG to keep up and the ladies are talking about these babies. Sometimes it's hard when they're yelling at you and can't communicate in the ways that we, as parents, want them to. Fee shares what she has recently done to help make sure that Zen has all the tools he needs going forward that we think is a total game changer!

A change in Felicia's coparenting arrangement has her discovering more about who she is without being a fulltime mother. This, in turn, has her wondering if the rest of the Mama's Den crew knows exactly who they are outside of motherhood and how they came to those realizations. PLUS what does it look like to try and find balance inside of motherhood with partners, fathers, and even the children? What are those expectations of what it is to be a mom? How are we handling the thought and concept and occasional real feeling of mom guilt?

How we doing Mamas? Let's count today as our check in because Felicia, Ashley Melanie are talking about what they do to help explain their mental health needs to their children cause sometimes Mommy needs a mental health day. We have to be able to advocate for ourselves in a healthy way so our children know how to advocate for themselves in a healthy way! The ladies are going into speaking up, being true to who you are and teaching your children to do the same.

Whats happening, Mamas? Felicia is in Thailand living her best life while Codie, Melanie, and Ashley are talking about what it means to be just a mother and more. The Mamas also explore what it means to truly be living in your purpose and supporting your kids decisions despite what you may want for them! So Village, are you fulfilling your childhood dreams or did you figure out your purpose later in life? Let us know your point of view over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley Codie Felicia Melanie Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!! 365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us on Instagram on Threads on Facebook on X

Lets be honest Village, life can be hard. But understanding our own emotions and verbalizing how we're feeling can make some days a lot less difficult. In this episode, the Mamas discuss their perspectives on learning about themselves through their children, how they show their emotions in different situations, and how their astrological chart comes into play with who they are. The Mamas also dive deep into navigating friendships through different growth paths. And we cant forget to shout out Ashely and her husband, Chea, as they celebrate their 8year wedding anniversary! Mamas Den Village, can you relate to any of the discussions we had in this episode? If so, let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to blacklove.comSUMMIT now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at podcastsblacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us blacklove on Instagram blacklove on Threads blacklovedoc on Facebook blacklovedoc on X

Welcome back Mamas, today is all about birthdays! Codie, Ashley, and Melanie discuss how they celebrate their children's birthdays, the value of experiences over parties and embracing getting older. Plus, as Ashley's birthday approaches, she opens up the difficulties of having a birthday around the holidays and how her birthday celebrations have evolved since losing her sister. So Village, what is your ideal birthday celebration? How do you celebrate and embrace getting a year older? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley Codie Felicia Melanie Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!! 365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at . is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us on Instagram on Threads on Facebook on X

Get your tissues, Village. Things get a little emotional on this episode as Codie, Ashley and Melanie talk about the dynamics of adult friendships, self awareness... and half marathons. Two of the Mamas even work through a conflict in their own friendship and shed a few tears along the way. But it's important to note, no matter what anybody thinks, know that you're capable of doing whatever you set your mind to Mamas! Mama's Den Village, how do you resolve issues in your adult friendships? Is there a specific story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley Codie Felicia Melanie Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!! 365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at . is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us on Instagram on Threads on Facebook on X

Whats up Village? Are you experiencing a shift with how you parent? Codie, Ashley, Felicia, and Melanie definitely are as the mamas give their different perspectives on the everchanging balancing act of navigating their childrens emotions. Plus Fe shares why we all might need to call a behavioral therapist! So Mamas Den Village, what are your current parenting growing pains with your children? Let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!! 365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to blacklove.comSUMMIT now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at podcastsblacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us blacklove on Instagram blacklove on Threads blacklovedoc on Facebook blacklovedoc on X

Mama's Den village! You've been asking and the Mama's are here to answer! What? Your questions. An Island Mama in Antigua shout out to our international listeners! needs some advice finding balance. Riley in Vegas needs help with setting up boundaries with her mother and with dealing with unsolicited parenting advice. Plus Yas in Atlanta is wondering what to do when looking for that connection with a god or higher power, but not necessarily with a specific religion.

Okay Mamas, social media sparks a lot of conversations these days. So Codie, Ashley and Melanie are giving their opinions about a post shared on Instagram that listed 5 things parents should do if they want to have a secure relationship with their children. The Mamas also talk about holding space for their childrens emotions and reflect on their relationships with their own mothers. Mama's Den Village, do you agree with the 5 steps of having a secure relationship with your child? Do you have another step you would add to the conversation? Let us know your point of view over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to blacklove.comSUMMIT now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at podcastsblacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us blacklove on Instagram blacklove on Threads blacklovedoc on Facebook blacklovedoc on X

Felicia's back, Village! So it's only right she gives all the tea and revelations from her trip to Thailand. The Mamas also get into their perspectives on letting your partner take care of everything, spirituality within your family, and feeling mom guilt while away from your children. While Fe, Codie, Ashley and Melanie all have different points of view, they're in agreement that every Mama deserves to make time for herself and her partner without the children from time to time! So Village, have you taken a big trip without your children? If so, what do you do and what did you learn? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to blacklove.comSUMMIT now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at podcastsblacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us blacklove on Instagram blacklove on Threads blacklovedoc on Facebook blacklovedoc on X

Welcome back Village! As Halloween approaches, the Mamas discuss their family costumes, traditions, and what decorating looks like at their house or lack thereof. Codie, Ashely, and Felicia even convert Melanie into the Halloween spirit! But an interesting debate begins when Ashley mentions shes really just ready for Christmas and Mariah Carey! So Mamas Den Village, what does Halloween look like in your household? Do you have an iconic family costume idea you want to share with us? Let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! Youve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? Were coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!! 365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person imagine a whole day of community, chats thatll light up your brain, a dope Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before! October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! Jump over to blacklove.comSUMMIT now and grab your tickets. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure youre following us on Instagram blacklove and you can send us an email at podcastsblacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Blackowned operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us blacklove on Instagram blacklove on Threads blacklovedoc on Facebook blacklovedoc on X

After a short break our Mamas are back and Felicia has a question What are we working on in our lives personally and professionally? From reconnecting with ourselves spiritually, to new coaches, new books and new music A LOT has changed. The one thing we do know, we are all soooo excited for our friends and this new season of growth for all of us.

Are you new to the Mama's Den? Maybe you just don't know where to start? We know that some of y'all aren't going to go all the way back into our catalog to learn about all the Mamas. That's why we went deep into the vault Think June 2021 to get access to the first episode of The Mama's Den ever recorded. We're talking about before we settled on a name! Listen in as our Mamas, Ashley Chea, Melanie Fiona, Felicia La Tour and Codie Elaine Oliver share their journeys to marriage, motherhood and every thought along the way.

We're sharing tips on how to navigate the children's schedules with all these extra curricular activities.

Now that we are adults, here's the conversation wed tell our younger selves.

Let's be honest, Village, today was chaotic but we got there! The Mamas get into all things marriage partnership. Fee, Codie, Melanie, and Ashley discuss how to move through challenges with your partner, which relationships they look to for inspiration, and what it means to choose your partner. While they all have different relationships and perspectives, they're all in agreement that in every marriage you have to just do you! So Village, how do you face challenges in your marriage? Are there certain relationships you look up to? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast

Were using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwifedoula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA Kim Durdin.

The mamas share their tips on what they do to school their little ones on the value of a dollar. Our friends at the podcast Good Moms Bad Choices are going on tour. Go to httpsgoodmomsbadchoices.comtour for more info!