Whether you love Mariah Carey as much as the mamas do, we hope you can appreciate the transformative experience Ashley, Melanie, Felicia, and Codie had seeing The Queen of Christmas together at the Hollywood Bowl. Special shoutout to Ashley who made it all happen! Today, we recap the experience, discuss the value of friendships, old and new, and the impact music has on us and our inner children. Plus, Melanie opens up about an emotional experience she had with her mom at the concert...you might need some tissues for that one! So Mama's Den Village, how has music impacted your inner child and inner teenager? Do you have a specific Mariah 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

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

Ahhh, motherhood.....the new baby smell, the cuddles, the cute questions, sweet tiny voices saying I love you.....the 1000 questions at bedtime, dragging 3 carseats on vacation, paying thousands of dollars at an amusement park to stand in long lines at the bathroom more than actually ride rides.....What did you think motherhood was going to be??? Dont worry, we will go first as we run it back to one of our all time favorite episodes about what we romanticized about motherhood before becoming moms. 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 to themamasdenpodcast on Instagram. Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona

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

In this BRAND NEW episode, alongside Victoria Jenn Rodriguez of Banking on Cultura, the Mamas recorded live from Miami to share what tradition means to us in 2024. Baybeee.....it ain't what it used to be. We don't feel the need to make everything perfect year after year but we are sharing the big and small things that do matter to us when the holidays arrive. Mama's Den Village, what holiday traditions are important to you? 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 on Instagram. Make sure you connect with our Mamas Ashley watermeloneggrolls Codie codieco Felicia felicialatour Melanie melaniefiona Follow along to see what city the Mamas end up in next!

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

Want to know what we were like before we became moms? From the club or stage to jet setting, the Mamas of the Den are running it back to an early episode where we talked about our lives before becoming moms. It was a TIME!

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

We are in that postThanksgiving, notyetChristmas period where many of us are playing supermom trying to do it all, so we figured you could use a reminder from one of our favorite episodes that this is a season....the holiday season AND a season in your and your family's life. Whether it's our kids growing and evolving or us as adults in all of our complexity, y'all know the saying....The only thing constant in life is change. Be present, learn what you can, and make the most of it. Most importantly you are not alone!

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

Its the holidays so we decided to go down memory lane to one of the first episodes we recorded introducing ourselves to our audience. We recorded this one before we decided on a name for our podcast its so funny to play this one back. Ashley only had 3 kids and Melanie was a mom of 1! Melanie even shares the origin of her love story with Jared! We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed revisiting it.

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

The Mama's have a candid conversation with Dahn Ballard about her journey of raising her transgender child.

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

Tis the season for all the things events, gifts, holiday parties, colds we miss you Melanie!, and trying to stay on top of everything that still needs to get done. Our Mamas recap Felicia's amazing Merry and Mindful event, and why we have a tendency to sell ourselves short even though we have no reason to do so. Plus, Felicia, Codie and Ashley share their current Christmas traditions. Apparently we're all missing out on Elf on the Shelf, fake trees are better than real trees, and 3 gifts is what we should be maxing out on for our kids.

Author and attorney Erica Grace joins the Mamas to to provide valuable insight to anyone looking for advice on how to date a parent to develop healthy blended families.

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

What was life like before motherhood? Do you remember it? Were you in the club living your best life? Chasing those career dreams? Sometimes it's easy to forget just what things were like before we had these children in our lives, and what we thought our lives would be. Today the Mamas are sharing just what their lives were like before motherhood. What were the career dreams? Did they always want to be moms? How did that first child change that life plan?

The Mamas share their tips on how to navigate tough and awkward conversations with their little ones plus a listener letter from a mom who needs advice on how to have the sex talk.

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

The Mamas are just catching up this week and they're talking about everything . First with the holidays fast approaching gifts are on everyone's mind and everyone has very different opinions on what types of gifts they life to receive. Plus, at what age do women stop wearing underwear? Is there an age? Does it depend on the vagina? Also, it's cold season! What is everyone's favorite cold remedies? It's just a fun conversation between friends. So shake off the turkey hangover, stake out your cyber monday claim and listen in!

Omar Bolden, host of the podcast Nice and Neat, joins The Mama's Den to share his unique perspective as a new father. Omar discusses his parenting journey, the challenges and joys of being a dad, and the importance of creating spaces where men can be authentically themselves.

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.

It's Thanksgiving week! Felicia is out taking care of a sick little one but the rest of the Mamas are here with their Thanksgiving plans. What traditions do each of our Mamas look forward to the most? PLUS Travel tips! Look, we know that a lot of our Mama's Den village is wondering how to get in and around the airport this holiday season and we've got you covered! Melanie, Ashley and Codie are pros when it comes to traveling with these kids, and they know just what you need to make it through the busiest travel season of the year.

The Mamas recorded live from the Black Love Summit in Los Angeles, jumping into a candid conversation about the importance of building communities where you can be seen and heard, especially during the journey of motherhood. From Melanie entering the music business without any preexisting relationships, to Felicia and Ashley being the first of their friends to have babies, and Codie desire to explore Black love, the four of them discuss pressing past fear and anxiety to create what they seek. The Mamas Den live conversation at the Black Love Summit was presented by Akina Connect, an incredible network and techdriven platform thats redefining how Black women, mothers and entrepreneurs connect, grow, and thrive. Learn more at AkinaConnect.com

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.

These KIDS are crushing!! We were not ready! Nothing is sacred and they are starting YOUNG. One of Codie's twins has already developed a crush. Felicia's daughter Peace has willed her crush into the universe. Ashley's daughter went and kissed someone and Melanie's son is ready to take someone out on a date he's 6. Of course it's all innocent because they're children, but now the Mamas are thinking about the future and what will it look like when their kids bring home their first serious partner? Do we as parents have certain expectations of our children? Let's talk about it!

The Mama's are sharing inspiration to chase your dreams and live in your purpose.

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.

IT'S CODIE'S BIRTHDAY!!! It's also Halloween, but it's CODIE'S BIRTHDAY!! Insert party horns So we decided to go into our Grab Bag and answer some of your questions! Monique in Charlotte wants to talk about conscious parenting, Sherry in Houston needs help with a picky eater, Ellen in Fresno has our Mamas ready to roll up, and Farrah Columbus GA wants more parenting tips from Melanie's mom y'all!. We are here for you so make sure you keep asking all the questions, and go wish Codie a happy birthday!!

Hot flashes, body changes, mood swingsoh my! Dr. Kendra Segura is in the The Mama's Den to chat all things perimenopause and menopause.

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.

BOO! It's Halloween time and we don't know about our community but for us over here in The Mama's Den it has come up on us QUICK! Today the Mamas are talking everything Halloween from last minute costumes, to actual Trick or Treating plans, and just what do you do with all that free candy? Plus Melanie shares a Halloween story about how her mother leveraged Halloween into her parenting.

Actress and mother Tika Sumpter joins The Mama's to chat about her new podcast The Adventures of Curiosity Cove and everyone shares how their motherhood journey has inspired their creativity.

Hey Mamas Den Village! We're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from June 2022. Why was it never heard? Well, so you can hear it now! Let's talk about submission? Is it a dirty word? Why do some women feel that it's a nonstarter in relationships? What do our ladies minus Codie who was out filming The Perfect Find which you can watch right now on Netflix, think about submission? How else does submission tie into other facets of love and relationships?

Today's episode is brought to you commercial free by our friends at PROUDLY. The Mama's Den is glad to bring you a a special deal just for our Mama community! Save 20 off your order of at least 50 excluding subscriptions with code BLACKLOVE! Shoutout to PROUDLY for looking out for our melanated babies! Mamas, do you remember your first time you brought home your first born? That new baby smell? The all new terrifying reality of BATHTIME! That first bath can be very scary for new mamas, and as we all know, it doesn't necessarily get much better as these kids get older. Sometimes convincing these kids to get in the damn tub is HARD! Listen in as the Mamas share some of their bath time routines or lack there of and what has and hasn't worked for them along their parenting journeys.

Marriage Family therapist and wife and mother of three, Nina Westbrook, is in the Mamas Den and were talking about therapy, family, and how to heal from the trauma you may have experienced with your own mother, especially, when you enter motherhood. And don't miss a new podcast we've tapped into to give us helpful insights on our parenting journey, Opportunity Gap How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently. Give it a listen here httpslnk.toopportunitygapPS!themamasden

Hey Mama's Den Village! Our ladies are out this week, but we want to introduce you to our friend Charisse Sims and her podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is a mama of 6 !, wife, and early childhood educator who knows a little about the ins and outs of parenting and more specifically GENTLE PARENTING.

Mamas we gotta be honest with you, we are burned out. We are tired. Our lives, our businesses, social media, it seems like it's coming from all directions. So we're just gonna talk about it. What do we do when it feels like we can't push any further? How has hustle culture gotten us here? Pull up and let's have a conversation.

The Mamas are answering questions from none other than you all, the Village! Codie picked a handful of your questions and she, Ashley, Felicia and Melanie open up about how they all met, and how they manage making new friends while maintaining the old ones. The conversation goes a bit deeper when the Mamas express what they mean to one another and Ashley gets very candid about postpartum and the rules of teenage sleepovers! So Mama's Den Village, if you have a question you'd like to ask the Mamas, let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can always submit a DM over themamasdenpodcast on IG. Your question just may be on an upcoming episode!

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?

It's Monday and the Mamas are back to answer some of your questions! Have any of them ever dealt with infidelity in their marriages? How do they find ways to spend quality time with each of their 50 eleventy kids? Plus we get confirmation on the strength of Ashley's vagina. Yup, you read that right!

You're going to want to listen to this one, Village! Melanie, Ashley, Codie, and Felicia talk about their feelings on plastic surgery, being pregnant, and medical integrity. Plus, you're going to want to stick around for our special guest today Codie's husband, Tommy! Tommy joins the Mamas to answer one of Fee's pressing questions and share his opinion on having more kids after three boys. So Mama's Den Village, how do you feel about plastic surgery? Do you have a story about your pregnancy or recovery you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcastsblacklove.com OR you can always submit a DM over themamasdenodcast on IG.

Motherhood is a job! No really. If we weren't doing it, and in those moments where we can't watch the kids, we have to pay someone else to do it. It is a whole job! Now why is it that it doesn't get treated that way? Today, Ashley, Felicia, and Melanie you gotta make sure you're following the Black Love socials to find out what Codie's been working on! are speaking on not only that, but on finances in general. Prenups? Splitting the household finances? We're getting into all of it!

Ladies, we've heard how hard it's been to maintain friendships are to maintain after... well... everything. After you get into a relationship, after your twenties, after you have kids, but real talk...should it be hard? Today the Mamas have a conversation all around friendships. Truth be told, some friendships have expiration dates. Or maybe, we haven't exactly been the best friends to people in our lives? Listen, we're getting into all of it today!

A few weeks ago, we dropped Mama’s Den Reintroduction Part 1 - if you missed it, go run that back! In Part 2, we pick up where we left off…but this time, we’re officially down one Mama. Codie, Ashley, and Melanie open up about Felicia’s decision to step away from the show to pursue her next chapter (we love you and love this for you, Fee!). The Mamas also get real about where they are now - juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth - while doing their best to choose joy and lean on community. If you’re out here doing the best with what you’ve got, this is your reminder: joy is still on the table.

Summer is coming to an end... The Mamas are doing some girl chat and checking in with each other on mom guilt and how we manage it all.

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!

Mamas! Ladies! All you people listening! How are your mornings holding up? The Mamas Den group chat is a whole situation. These children have us unable to keep a single schedule. This is especially true when trying to get out of the house in the mornings! It's like these children just stay late. Luckily, Ashley and Felicia have some tips they have learned to help keep a routine, and what they do when their children don't want to cooperate with them cause these kids!

Bozoma Saint John is a Badass Mama! From single motherhood to climbing the corporate ladder as a marketing exec, launching her hair brand Eve by Boz, and starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Boz has done it all! But behind the glam is a woman shaped by hard-earned lessons in self-love, loss, and unstoppable growth. In this episode, Boz opens up about losing a child, becoming a widow, and being a Black woman in the boardroom...and how these moments empowered her to stand on business in every role she takes on. Through it all, Boz has not just survived, but thrived - led by intuition, divine timing, and trust in divine intervention.

Before we were mothers, we looked at things a little differently. These are our honest opinions now that our lives have changed.

Marlo's in the House! If you've been riding with us from day one you've heard the ladies talk about Blair, and today she's here to defend her honor. We kid! Aside from all the stories you've heard on the pod, what you might not know about Blair is that she's a mama of 2, a wife, an entrepreneur, and so much more. We know that you're going to find her to be just as dope as we do!

Gentle parenting, conscious parenting, patient parenting... we've all heard the terms but honestly, we're not too sure what the difference is. We just know that we're out here trying to break those generational traumatic bonds that we had to deal with growing up. We know a lot of y'all have been asking us about gentle parenting and where to start so we brought in our gentle parenting expert Charisse Sims! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting, and if you don't know what that is, her podcast Parenting for the Culture is a good place to start! The Mamas and Charisse get into what exactly gentle parenting is, how we can set boundaries with our children, and how we ALL struggle with trying to do better than our parents did it.

We recently put out a listener survey and the results are in...y’all want more from the Mamas! So in this episode, while Felicia’s off handling her business (we’re so proud of you, Fee!), Codie, Melanie, and Ashley reintroduce themselves, reflecting on how they became the women and mothers they are today. From unplanned pregnancies and navigating pregnancy without health insurance, to finding purpose in motherhood and building community through The Mama’s Den - the Mamas open up about why honest conversations matter and why they keep showing up for the Village.

The Mama's chat about how to handle when your child asks for a cell phone and access to social media.

Okay village! We know you've peeped it on her gram, that you've heard bits and pieces on the pod, and TODAY you get to hear it straight from Fee herself! Luckily we've got Mrs. Black Love aka Codie Elaine Oliver here to help get all the facts, but we know you've been wondering just how she met her new boo. What was it like introducing him to her kids? What work did she need to do on herself to get ready for a new partner? We're getting into all of it today! Y'all we LOVE this for our sis!

Mamas, Aunties, and all of yall listening, today the Mamas sans Melanie who is out being a rockstar are answering some of your questions! Shanna in Sandy Springs GA needs to know how to not feel overwhelmed doing all the things, Leah in Tupelo MS speaks for all of us wondering why Black Love Doc has to come to an end, plus Kim in Brooklyn is wondering about gentle parenting!

Grammy-winning singer, author, and mama Victoria Monét is in the Den! Victoria opens up about how motherhood has shifted her mindset - from navigating the stigma of being pregnant in the music industry to guarding her joy, mastering time management, and finding inspiration for her hit song “On My Mama.” Victoria and the Mamas also talk about the power of having a village, and why leading by example and leaving a legacy matters. Plus, Victoria shares the story behind her new children’s book, Everywhere You Are - a beautiful picture book about the unbreakable connection between kids and their parent.

Dr. Arlene Hollingsworth psychologist, Youtube creator, and mama of three shares how she and her husband, Javoris PhD, turned a family dream into Gracies Corner the viral YouTube series that celebrates Black culture through animated kids songs. But the road wasnt easy! From failed businesses and financial stress to finding their way as a family during the pandemic, Arlene reflects on how staying rooted in their purpose led to their breakout hit, The Phonics Song. This episode is for every parent chasing a dream while raising little ones proof that with patience and resilience, ordinary people can build extraordinary things.

Marie Telusma aka Blue Centric is joining The Mamas Den this week with tips on how to embrace the change youre entering into a new chapter in your life.

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.

Okay y'all we have to give Codie her flowers for a minute... did you all catch this past episode of Black Love Doc? If not, get yourself over to the Black Love App it's free! and watch it cause it had us all in our Mama feelings. It was all about the HARD things about parenting that often just don't get talked about. Codie and Tommy's story about her own baby's name, to what to do when our children don't turn out to be who we thought they were going to be... whew! It's a whole lot of hard conversations happening today, because being a parent is hard.

In this episode, the Mamas confess about the struggle of teaching kids good hygiene. Because baby! Keeping the house clean and dealing with ashy, stinky bodies is tough and tough situations call for tough love. Hear how the Mamas are trying to instill responsibility and independence without completely losing their cool.

CMS Administrator, Chiquita BrooksLaSure is in the den to give the details on what the current administration is doing to combat the maternal healthcare crisis in the US.

Mamas! The new movie The Perfect Find produced by our very own Codie Elaine Oliver is out THIS FRIDAY on Netflix. Today we have the film's director Numa Perrier in the Mama's Den to chat all things motherhood! If you don't know Numa, let's get you caught up! She's a multitalented actor, director, writer, and visual artist who has emerged as a premier voice in the film and television landscape with The Perfect Find being her feature debut. PLUS she's a mama to a soon to be teenager and a bonus mama! We dive into what it's like to follow your dreams while balancing motherhood. What it's like to come into a family dynamic as the step mother, and just what did her daughter think when her current husband was ready to pop the question?

Hey Mamas! Before You get too excited, we're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from the early days before Ashley and Melanie had officially announced their pregnancies. Listen in to a very real conversation about the anxiousness of being pregnant again, and what they wanted to do this round. Plus take a listen to That Newborn Life and see how much what they hoped would line up with what actually happened.

Stylist Bec Gross joins the Mamas to drop her favorite tips for feeling cute and confident in your clothes especially for moms learning to love their postpartum bodies. From embracing your shape and dressing for your size, to building a wardrobe with key staples, Becs here to help you rediscover your personal style. If youre trying to be outside this season, Becs got the fashion hacks to make sure you look good and feel good!

Hey Mamas Den family! Our ladies are out this week, but youre in for a special treat today because we want to introduce you to our friend Lizzy Mathis, TV host, former model, mama of 3, COOL MOM, and host of The Cool Mom Code podcast! Every week, Lizzy invites some of the coolest and most influential moms around to have candid convos about their journey before kids and after how has motherhood impacted, elevated, or even imploded their relationships, career and all the in between. Her guest this week is the one, the only, mama of 4 and our sister and cohost, Ashley Chea!! Follow Lizzy at lizzymathis on IG and enjoy The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town.

Ajike AJ Owens was a mother of four who was fatally shot after she reportedly knocked on the door of her white neighbor's residence to retrieve her childs iPad, and the story has been weighing heavy on the ladies. What do you do when it feels like it's nonstop? What can we do as Black mothers to negate the feeling of hopelessness? Can we do anything? As the ladies discuss, sometimes the most revolutionary acts are finding the moments of joy in their corners of the world.

Ladies! Ashley's oldest is setting boundaries with her presence on her socials! And look, we all know it's a delicate line choosing what to and not to share. So much of how we communicate and build our brands are tied into sharing pieces of ourselves like here on the podcast! But not everyone comes into these spaces with good intentions. Listen in as the Mamas share their thoughts about all things social media and what they do to help keep the balance in their lives!

Producer, Actor, Choreographer, and Momager Brittany PerryRussell is THAT GIRL! From dancing with icons like Ciara and Beyonc to raising a successful kid actor Isaiah RussellBailey, Brittany joins the Mamas to discuss managing her sons career while still chasing her own dreams. Theres no blueprint for motherhood, but for Brittany, being spiritled has always kept her aligned with a higher purpose. If youve ever thought about giving up on your own dreams, this episode is your reminder to keep going because Brittany is the Momager whos survived the hustle, come out on top, and still she rises!

Celebrity hairstylist Angela C.Stevens, is joining The Mamas Den to talk about life as a new mom, black women's hair care, as well as her children's book, Hair.

Whew! We spent all of May talking with our Mama's and it was amazing to hear not only what raising our Mama's Den mamas was like, but how they feel about how they are raising their little ones! If you missed it, we'll give you some links below. Today, our mamas reflect on what it was like hearing from their moms. What surprised them the most? What made them feel validated in their motherhood journey? PLUS what did our mamas hear that has them looking at their children a lil differently?

Y'all, Ashley needs therapy. Actually, we all need therapy. Listen in as Ashley breaks down what's been keeping her out of therapy, what the other Mamas love about therapy, and why we should ALL be talking to somebody.

Kerry Washington is in the Den! The Emmywinning actress, activist, and mom of three joins the Mamas to talk about her latest film, Shadow Force, and what its like to play a badass mom onscreen while navigating wifeandmom life behind the scenes. Kerry gets real about everything from her parenting partnership with her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, to the moment she learned her father isnt her biological dad and how that revelation reshaped her personal and professional journey. Kerry and the Mamas also dive into what it takes to build a support system it's okay to ask for help! and how love is the greatest thing we can give ourselves.

Elaine Welteroth has joined the Mamas to chat about her new initiative BirthFund, to show love to midwives, and to answer a critical question in new friendships.....to FaceTime or not to FaceTime.

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Today we are wrapping up our Mama's mamas conversations with Somebody's Mama's Mama. That's right we got Felicia's mom in the Den! Mama Laurie is the youngest of our Grandmamas, but look she was not one to be played with! She shares what it was like being a single mom, what it was like raising Fee PLUS what does she admire about how Felicia parents her children?

Codie's back y'all! It's been a minute but she is back with stories to tell. It wasn't just one thing that kept her away from chatting with the Mamas. It was ALL the things. How do we continue going in moments where everything seems to be changing? The Mamas also get into the Final Season of Black Love Doc. Codie shares why it's coming to an end plus what else might be coming down the line. Also, somewhere there's a chat about word pronunciations that we promise gets back on track.

Schools almost out and summers almost here! In this episode, the Mamas share their summer break plans for the months ahead. From sports camps and play dates, to family vacations and lazy days at home the Mamas break down how they balance keeping the kids busy and letting them chill.

Ashley Blaine FeathersonJenkins is in the Den to talk about her journey with IVF, plus each Mama lets her know what she can look forward to as a new mom.

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Today all the way from Columbus, Ohio is Mama Laura! And yes, you can call her Mama Laura. Does she think she and Ashley are alike? What advice does she have for parents today? Also, Ashley asks what was the hardest part of parenting after losing a child?

The Mamas answer some of your questions!

In this episode, were missing Felicia onefourth of our quartet. We miss you Fee! So Codie, Melanie, and Ashley get real about when they disagree with their husbands on parenting decisions from routines and discipline to visions for their kids futures. The Mamas share the importance of selfawareness, how they compromise with their partners, and how sometimes, you just have to pick their battles...Dont worry fellas, Ashley holds it down for the husbands pointofview! This ones a good convo for both sides!

While Ashley is out this week, Codie, Felicia, and Melanie are talking about the good and challenging parts about being a boy mom....and should Mama's Boys really get a bad wrap?

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Felicia is out taking care of her babies, but guess which mama came by to defend herself? That's right! Ready to hold it down TEN TOES DOWN it's Melanie's mama The one and only Mama Donna! You think you know all the stories, but Mama Donna is here to share everything. Is there anything that we haven't heard yet? Does she have ANY parenting regrets? What advice does she have for parents now?

We are celebrating Melanie Fiona's 40th birthday talking about what to look forward to in the second act of this thing called life. Let's all learn how to celebrate who we are right now!

The Mamas are joined by Blair Imani, creator of Smarter in Seconds, to talk about everything from working at Planned Parenthood to going viral in 2020 with her powerful, bitesized videos. She also opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and how she's currently trying to conceive complete with a hot pregnancy tip from her auntie!. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Blair schools us on reproductive justice, and how to better support Black women and mothers for stronger maternal health outcomes. Get ready to take notes Blair drops gems and resources you wont want to miss!

The Mamas took a quick road trip to Yaamava Resort Casino to take a break from the kids and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation with a few of their friends. In their first live recording, listen in as they talk about the importance of friendships, and building your tribe to have your back when youre raising dem babies. You'll also hear the voices of Tai Beauchamp, Angel Laketa Moore, and Cassandra Freeman.

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! First up is Mama Renee, aka Suga, the Mama to Codie. Mama Renee is a mama of two, and a grandmama to all boys. What are her thoughts on how Codie is parenting? What was it like to be a parent and entrepreneur back in the day? What was it like coparenting Codie after her divorce? PLUS what is it like to be on the other side now and enjoying the grandparent life?

The ladies discuss loving their bodies and the journey to celebrating themselves.

The Mamas welcome Julian Saavedra, Assistant Principal and host of The Opportunity Gap podcast, to discuss learning differences in kids of color and how to support their unique needs. Julian highlights the importance of destigmatizing special education, having open conversations with your child about their school experience, and building relationships with administrators to advocate for your childs success. With Julians guidance and the work of Understood.org underserved communities can take advantage of the tools available to help kids not only survive but thrive in school and help close the gap. Learn more Understood.org is a nonprofit that provides free, expertvetted resources for parents, kids, and individuals who learn and think differently. With their wide range of products, content, tools, and other resources, theyre shaping a world where everyone can reach their potential.

Karen Derrico, mom of the TLC show Doubling Down with The Derrico's joins the Mamas to talk about the upcoming season and how they make it work with 14 children.

Mamas! We've got some of our favorites joining us in the Den today! Jamilah Mapp and Erika Dickerson are best friends, single mothers, and the creators of the Good Moms Bad Choices podcast! Now we can call them published authors with the arrival of their new book A Good Moms Guide to Making Bad Choices. Erica and Jamilah share how they met, the importance of Mom friends, their opinions on Mom Guilt and what you can expect in the book! They also have an amazing Mother's Day contest that you can enter! Plus, which one of our Mamas was Erica eying to join their podcast?

The Mamas share their expectations of motherhood versus their realities.

We got a Doctor in the Den! Psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph joins the Mamas for a powerful convo about highfunctioning depression, grief, and the struggle to find joy in daily life. Dr. Judith keeps it real about her own experience with depression and explains the highfunctioning challenges faced by highachieving women, particularly Black women. If youve ever felt the pressure to have it all together while struggling silently, youre not alone and this episode is for you! Dr. Judith's book, High Functioning Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, is available everywhere on April 8, 2025. Warning This episode contains mention of suicide from 0645 0800, which may be triggering for some listeners.

Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow is joining The Mamas Den to talk about self care, wellness and the work shes doing to advocate for Mamas everywhere.

Alright Mamas we've gone from Destiny's Child to Destiny's Twins as Ashley is out working and Felicia is out sick, but Codie and Melanie are holding it down for you! Was Spring Break as long for you as it was for us? Have you figured out what you're doing to keep your children entertained for summer? Melanie and Codie discuss all the activities AND serve as your gentle reminder that NOW is the time to start looking at summer programming. PLUS, Codie needs advice when it comes to the twins which leads into a whole other conversation about how we have to learn not only what our children need, but how to regulate their emotions whew!

The Mamas play a round of Never Have I Ever.

We got a Daddy in the Den! Actor and father of two, Michael Ealy, joins the Mamas to talk about raising a boy and a girl. Together, they highlight the value of fathers being involved in their kids lives to all the dads at ballet class we see you!, the importance of communication between parents, and the need to appreciate each parents role. Michael shares lessons learned, from recognizing double standards why are girls called sassy but boys are assertive? to reminding us that dads juggle the same challenges moms do.

This week the Mamas talk through how to deal when your little one gets rejected.

There was a moment of...need... in the Mama's Den group chat. Ashley needed some advice?, about her next excursion with her family. And let's be real here, this isn't just a normal trip for the Cheas. When they return, they will be returning to a new home. There are a lot of new moving parts with a lot of new stresses hence the need for her Mama village! In this episode the Mamas talk not only about what you can do to get the kids ready to travel, but what it's like to have kids that just aint ready to make that trip. Cause look...sometimes those littles one aren't about it.

The Mamas discuss what life with newborns is like, and what it was like when they first had children.

This episode kicks off with a round of Were Not Really Strangers a fun card game designed to spark meaningful conversations. What starts as a friendly QA turns XXXrated because Ashley.surprise, surprise.... Then, the Mamas dive into a showandtell of their favorite kids books, celebrating new releases from fellow Black mamas and authors Tabitha Brown Hello There, Sunshine, Tamron Hall Harlem Honey, and Tika Sumpter I Got It From My Mama. Get the scoop on all the books the Mamas love reading with their little ones covering everything from diversity and equality to understanding emotions and selfdiscovery. MamasAgainstBookSleeves This episode is sponsored by Were Not Really Strangers. Get 20 off all products including the Kids edition card game! with the code mamasden.

This week in the Mama's Den is OBGYN Dr. Kendra, answering questions about fibroids, when to take your daughters to see an OB and finding the right birth control.

It's Black Maternal Health Week and the Mamas have brought in Kimberly Durdin who is a Licensed Midwife, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator and Doula Trainer, Plus she's a mother of six and grandmother of five! She and business partner Allegra Hill are coowners and cofounders of Kindred Space LA, South LAs only Blackowned Birth Center and hub for midwifery care, doula support and training, lactation consulting, education, parenting support group, enrichment and movement. So needless to say, she knows a thing or two about maternal health! Kim is here to give us some of the details about birthing that we just don't know. Things like the difference between a doula and a midwife, or what's better pain meds or natural? Should we as Black women be avoiding hospital births? We're not saying Kim has all the answers, but this is definitely a starting place for anyone who is asking questions!

This past week has been awful. It's been really, really awful. So much so that the Mamas don't even really know where to begin this conversation. With the mass shooting in Uvalde just 10 days after the shooting in Buffalo, it sometimes feels like it all is too much. Listen in as the Mamas share what they have on their minds about the state of things, and what very real fears they share for their own families. Plus, what have they been sharing or not sharing with their own children? This conversation is to serve as a checkin for all Mamas.

In this episode, the Mamas relive their unforgettable girls trip to NYC a trip that almost didnt happen after Melanie hurt her back! From sisterhood sleepovers and Brooklyn meetups, to all the family and friends who showed up for them, the Mamas take a moment to soak it all in. What a journey going from a podcast born during the pandemic to representing Black motherhood on national TV. We love to see it!

If only we knew this before becoming Mamas, but now that we do, hopefully this helps a mama, auntie, or anyone raising up a child.

You've asked and our Mama's are here to answer! That's right it's listener question time, and y'all are getting straight to the point this time around. An anonymous listener in Chicago wants to know if it's wrong to cut off a bad friend? CrysShine c'mon Instagram handle! in Wilmington, DE wants to know how to handle tantrums. A friend or foe from Codie's home state of Texas wants to know just how far each one of our Mamas would go to stand up for their kids, and more!

The Mamas discuss how to inform their children about racism and how to ensure they're in spaces that acknowledge and protect their identities.

Melanie, Ashley, and Codie are back in the Den! Even though Felicias out this week, she still makes a stunning appearancebe sure to check out the YouTube channel for the visual! In this episode, the mamas break down a list of oneliners that make parenting a little easier, like you gotta do what you need to do, before you get to do what you wanna do a Melanie Fiona original. They also discuss teaching their kids about respect, validating their emotions while disciplining them, and giving kids autonomy in making decisions even when they want to curse! Throughout the convo, the mamas get a few surprise calls that tie right into a heartfelt Listener Letter this is an episode you wont want to miss!

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

Hey Mamas! We've got a bit of a different situation this morning. Felicia is out doing mom duties and Melanie is tending to a house emergency so Ashley's best friend Tiffany O. aka Kyla's mom to help keep the Mama's Den going! Tiffany and Ashley have known each other since they were toddlers in Columbus, OH. However, their friendship truly started in high school just so you all know how long their bond goes back! PLUS their daughters have been best friends since out of the womb. Tiff and Ashley have been there for each other for just about every major milestone, including the unexpected loss of their siblings which has the ladies wondering are they in a space of thriving or surviving with the loss of their loved ones?

Today the Mamas are talking all things boundaries. How to set them, why they're important, and how to start teaching the kids about their importance.

Marnesha is in the Den! If you've listened to The Mamas long enough, you have heard Fee rave about her kids' behavioral coach, Marnesha Hall. She joined the ladies of The Mama's Den to break down what a behavioral coach is and the benefits of having one for your kids. This episode explains the differences between behavioral coaching and therapy, how parenting dynamics impact your kids, and provides some helpful strategies to outsmart your little ones during their most challenging moments. Get your stickers ready because Marneshas advice will help both you and your child fill up your sticker chart.

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

Mamas, Felicia has a new experience with Zen and she needs to know if the rest of y'all raising little boys have experienced it... Morning wood. Don't laugh! Okay laugh a little, but today we are talking through it all! What do you tell your children when they first have those natural experiences? Is there a right time or a wrong time to talk to your children about their bodies? Have you been thinking about having this talk with your children since before you even had them like Codie? She even read a whole article to try and prep herself Plus, Melanie has finally watched a bit of the Parent Test and she's got some thoughts.

Ladies! We're doing Mother's Day in the Den today! We know this is a day about celebrating all things motherhood, but look, sometimes the best gift is a day by ourselves! Listen in as the ladies share what their Mother's Days have looked like up to this point, what they all really want for mother's day, and what they do for their mothers. Plus we just might find out the best gift they've ever gotten in this celebration of mamas!

This week, the Mamas tackle Listener Letters on balancing romance, friendships, and managing meddling grandparents. They get real about the struggles of keeping their dating life alive because for some, dating has left the chat! and they share fun ideas for a cute date night or a little afternoon delight!. The Mamas also dive into the importance of setting boundaries when grandparents are doing the MOST, and discuss the challenge of holding onto old friendships while your kids' social life forces you to befriend other moms. Thanks to the Listener Letters because this episode is packed with practical advice for moms trying to keep their relationships and their sanity intact. Should the Mamas get a Listener Letter hotline? Let us know and send us questions at podcastsblacklove.com and on Instagram themamasdenpodcast.

Whether you have a career or youre staying home with the kids lets face it, moming is still a 24hr job with no PTO. Also don't forget to support Mama Ashley, her book The Forever Journey drops on April 2nd!

Codie's best friend Kim is in town and Felicia is out for the day and the Mamas have all the questions about building a career before children. As you may or may not know our Mamas all had their children very quickly into their relationshipsmarriages. Kim and her husband, however, waited five years before having a child. What is it like to have children after climbing the corporate ladder? Do relationships stay the same? Get stronger? Fall apart? We ain't got all the answers, but Kim is here to share her personal story and we are fascinated.

Y'all Felicia has some questions for the married folks! The dating game can be a whole situation, especially when you know exactly what you're looking for in a partner. How did the Mamas know that the men they're with now was the one? What speed bumps have come up along the way, and what do they think about the journey that got them to now? Is there a time frame? The Mamas are here to share their journeys to the one and what they found that they needed in a partner.

If youve ever felt like you were stuck in the hard part of your story, Tabitha Brown is in The Mama's Den to remind youits okay to put yourself first! Tab's journey is a masterclass in faith, being present, and trusting that your moment is comingeven when it feels impossible. This week, Tabitha gets real about the tough seasons in her marriage, the moments she and Chance werent sure theyd make it, and what it really took to rebuild their relationship. She also shares how losing her mother shaped her, how she went from struggling in LA to retiring her husband and building an empire. Get your tissues and your journal because all the mamas left inspired after this conversation.

Crying, lying and parenting The Mama's talk through all the things that helped to define their parenting styles to raise these chilrennn oh and we shed a few tears.

Would you let your child wave in the air like they just don't care? Did you know that is part of a type of parenting style? Listen, Ashley and Felicia have been watching this parenting show that has them wondering all the things. Is there one good type of parenting style? Should we as parents only stick to one way? Have we been to strict with our kids? Listen in as the Mamas discuss not only their parenting styles, but how it has evolved as they had more children.

Let's talk about joy. Happiness is often overlooked by the busyness of life, and today the Mamas sans Codie reflect on what joy looks like to them. How has it changed with time, and how can one maintain peace along the journey.

The Mamas reminisce about their journey to adding baby 2 or babies 2 and 3 for Codie!, and share the ups and downs of managing the unique logistics and personalities that come with a growing family. From pregnancy stories to juggling schedules and sibling dynamics, this episode dives into the tools, challenges, and unforgettable memories that come with expanding your crew.

This week the mama's are talking about how to navigate the questions of spirituality and religion with our little ones and how our personal beliefs play a role in our parenting.

A friendly conversation about Ashley's home makeover quickly turns into how does one go about protecting the home? More importantly would any of the ladies get a gun? It's a question that is heated, genuine, and touches on not only the necessity for some, but the real fears, and the situations that have had the ladies think twice about their opinions.

It's easy to look at what other people have accomplished and wonder why it hasn't happened for us. This week the Mamas dive into their accomplishments and the need to have more.

2025 is already doing the most! From navigating the impacts of the LA wildfires while parenting to facing the realities of a new president and trying to survive sleep amidst the middle of the night needs of kids, the Mamas discuss how and if they can find JOY when the world feels heavy.

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!

Valentine's Day is tomorrow and the ladies of the Mamas Den are ready thanks to the help of one Felicia La Tour! Listen in to hear how the Mamas do Valentine's Day with their children, how it's evolved over time, love languages, expectations of their partners, and some last minute pick ups you can grab if you're trying to scramble to put something together for this micro holiday!

The Mama's are getting real about their bodies. From pre to post pregnancy, listen in to hear what their journeys with body image has looked like.

Are you happy with all of your accomplishments? Far too often, we find ourselves reflecting on everything we have done and have the nerve to think we havent done enough. But lets get real, Mamas Den family, sometimes getting up in the morning IS the accomplishment. It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that we should be further than where we are right now OR that it's too late to accomplish all the things and dreams we've had. The Mamas share not only what they accomplished, but what they had hoped to have done at this point in their lives. Soon..we will be back to talk about what we are proud of in 2025. We have enjoyed running back some of our favorite episodes with you. Get ready for a new episode next week!

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

Welcome back to the Den Mamas! We know you've been waiting for us to come back and we're recharged and ready to get back to talking about all of the things. We didn't know a better way bring us back in than by answering some of your questions! What should one do when a coparent ain't acting right? What's Black History month like in Canada? and a shout out to all the Aunties! We love our Aunties here!

Sometimes kids ASK the darndest things. What is the line that Mamas need to take with having those difficult conversations with their kids? Hint There is no consensus here. From anatomy to periods, to Santa Claus, and even death, we all need to find the best way to explain the tough topics to our kids. In this episode, the Mamas each share their philosophies and the stories that helped get them there.

Come meet our Mamas, Ashley Chea, Melanie Fiona, Felicia La Tour and Codie Elaine Oliver as the welcome you into The Mama's Den.

The holidays are behind us and some of us are thinking New Year, New Me and whatnot. But when you have had a baby or two....or four, there can be challenges beyond just hitting the gym. So, The Mamas are running back an episode where we talked about our pre and post baby bodies. Hear what we think about everything from snapping back to diastasis recti, cosmetic surgery and more. This episode was recorded before Tata and Kaia were even born, so things have changed. But give it a listen and then tell us if you want us to talk about how we feel about our bodies now!

Were back Mamas, 2024 is already in full swing and were sharing our goals and intentions for the new year plus we get a reading from a numerologist, because you know how we like to look to the stars.

Mamas, Aunties, Ladies, and even the Fellas....we're NOT back! BUT we know that you've been feenin worse than Jodeci for NEW Mama's Den episodes so we wanted to drop a special episode to help get you through the weekend. In this very special episode, the Mamas share how these kids have been keeping them on their toes. What does it look like to keep going when everything seems to be going wrong? Plus, what makes every single one of the ladies cry mid episode?

Take a listen to a sneak peak of The Mama's Den!

The reality of being able to decide to take all that on, both for your mental health, your body, your care, all the sacrifices that you have to make, should be a choice.