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#singlemom  #childsupport  #financialreality #singleparenting #momlife  #coparenting  Child support is not a salary. It was never meant to be. And for most single mothers, it barely scratches the surface of what it actually costs to raise a child alone. This week we are having the financial conversation that single parents need to hear. What it really means to be the primary provider emotionally,...

#motherhood #coparenting #datingafterdivorce  #singlemoms #divorcerecovery Divorce is one thing. Figuring out who you are on the other side of it is a whole different journey. This week our host Mauri sits down with guest Jamilla for a conversation that is honest, layered, and long overdue. They are talking about what it really takes to raise children after a marriage ends, how to build a co-paren...

#podcast #domesticviolenceawareness #datingadvice  ⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and violence against women. Please listen with care. This week we are sitting down for one of the most important conversations we have had on this show. Because what is happening to women and specifically to Black women right now cannot be ignored, minimized...

#nbalifestyle  #dating #datingadviceforwomen #singlemoms #startingover   #coparenting  The glam. The courtside seats. The lifestyle you see on television. That is not the whole story. This week we have our very own Mauri Goans sitting down to share and inform ladies on the lifestyle of a WAG and the difference you see living it versus what you see on television!  ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:17 Let the man...

#mompodcast  #collegelife  #blackparenting  #hbcu  #momlife #mother  #blackpodcast  You did everything right. You raised them, guided them, prayed over them. And now it's time to drop them off at college and drive away. So why does it feel like the hardest thing you've ever done? This week we're sitting down and getting honest about what sending your child to college really looks li...

#interracialdating #raceinamerica #dating  #datingadvice  #realtalk  #mompodcast  Race. Identity. Love. And all the stuff people are scared to say out loud. 🤎 This week we're going there and we are NOT holding back. We're talking about what it really means to grow up biracial, whether dating outside your race makes you a sellout, why white families cut their own kids off for marrying a...

Motherhood is beautiful. And it is A LOT. Two things can be true at once.  In this episode, we're getting into ALL of it. From epidurals and long labors to postpartum depression, robot babysitters, and navigating your ex's new family... we said what we said. Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, raising kids solo, or co-parenting in complicated situations this one is for YOU....

What happened to Jada West really puts things into perspective, and it led us into a real conversation about kids, bullying, and how things escalate. We talk about responsibility, how kids are reacting to situations now, and what we’re actually teaching them when it comes to handling conflict. We are actively praying for all parties effected by this tragedy.  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms. We...

Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all. It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!  🎙️ Real Tal...

Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all. It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!  🎙️ Real Tal...

Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all. It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!  🎙️ Real Tal...

Co-parenting isn’t about control it’s about your responsibility. In this episode, we talk about high effort parenting, letting go of resentment after a breakup, and why you can’t force someone to show up as a parent. From therapy and self-sufficiency to boundaries with exes and new partners, this is a real conversation about protecting kids not egos. 0:00 – Don’t Force Someone to Be a Parent 1:10...

Men, parenting, accountability, dating, and protecting kids is all connected. In this episode, we talk about raising boys, self-control, mental health, single motherhood, and why we keep avoiding hard conversations about responsibility. From supporting women to holding predators accountable, this one doesn’t tiptoe around anything. 0:00 – Men & Self-Control Around Women and Kids 3:10 – Are You...

Teen dating isn’t what it used to be and social media is changing everything. In this episode, we talk about parenting in the digital age, when kids should start dating, the impact of social media on teen depression, and why many teens are learning about love online instead of at home. 1:45 – Different Parenting Styles & Dating Rules 2:30 – What Age Should Kids Start Dating? 3:40 – Not Making...

Parenting is shifting and not everyone agrees with where it’s headed. Are we preparing kids for life or for a system that’s changing? Let’s talk about it. 0:00 – Parenting in 2026: Why Everything Feels Different 1:10 – Being Open to Your Kids’ Music & Self-Expression 3:40 – Healthy Co-Parenting & Kids Spending Time With Both Parents 6:20 – Choosing Motherhood Over Career: The Modern Mom De...

Do celebrity relationships influence how we see love and family? We watch celebrity relationships play out in public, but they often reflect what’s happening in real life. In this episode, we talk about what relationships like the Beckhams, Shannon Sharpe’s, and The Game & Shaniece reveal about parenting, emotional accountability, power, and why “hurt people hurt people” keeps showing up. This...

Motherhood reshapes identity in ways no one prepares you for. In this episode, we explore what happens to marriages and partnerships when women carry the majority of caregiving from a young age with little rest, recognition, or support. From the early years of motherhood to long term burnout, we examine how imbalance, unmet expectations, and chronic fatigue impact intimacy, connection, and fidelit...

In this episode, moms react to WILD reddit stories that touch on controlling parents, being kicked out by your mother, postpartum depression, resentment toward partners, parenting regret, and whether childhood trauma should influence adult relationship choices. This is a judgment-free conversation centered on wisdom, accountability, and compassion especially for mothers navigating guilt, fear, and...

In this episode, we have a necessary conversation about parents abandoning their children, adult children going no-contact, and why so many kids grow up feeling emotionally unseen. We unpack how social media contributes to kids self-diagnosing mental health issues, the long-term effects of inconsistent parenting, and why accountability from parents matters more than apologies. 00:03 – How Social M...

As the new year begins, many people set intentions, resolutions, and goals — but just as quickly, abandon them. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about why New Year’s resolutions often fail, how habits really change, and what accountability looks like in real life, especially as parents. We discuss topics like Dry January, gym goals, parenting habits that impact children, and how to...

Some lessons only come with time. In this episode, we reflect on what we’ve learned throughout the decades the mistakes, the growth, and the clarity that only experience can bring. This conversation is about how aging refines you, not diminishes you. We talk about the lessons that shaped us in our 20s, the perspective that grounded us in our 30s, and the wisdom we’re still carrying forward. This e...

Friendships don’t end the same way when you’re grown — they shift. In this episode, we talk about how friendships change as you age, especially after becoming a mother. From diversifying your friendships, understanding the difference between acquaintances and real friends, navigating forgiveness, and why mixing business and friendship often doesn’t work this is an honest conversation about adult r...

Which story would’ve sent you over the edge? Moms react to the most chaotic Christmas stories Reddit had to offer 🎄😭 From awkward family moments to holiday drama no one saw coming… this one got REAL. 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms. Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healin...

In this episode, we’re unpacking the question: Are you a good mother? Inspired by the conversations raised in the recent Diddy documentary, we take a deeper look at how childhood experiences, parenting styles, and generational patterns shape the way we show up for our kids today. 00:05 – Are You a Good Mother? Honest Parenting Conversation 01:43 – How Selfishness Shows Up in Motherhood 01:52 – Rea...

There’s a lot of conversation about the “soft life,” but not enough talk about the reality behind relying on a partner financially. In this episode, we walk through the benefits, risks, and long-term implications of letting a man fully support you. Whether you’re navigating this lifestyle or simply exploring the idea, this is a grounded and mature look at what it actually requires. 00:53 – Women a...