Mama's Playground

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Everyone talks about red flags ... but what if we're overlooking the qualities that actually make relationships last? In this episode of Mama's Playground , we flip the conversation and dive into the green flags that often get ignored. From family values and emotional maturity to honesty, communication, consistency, and the little every...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Would you turn down $1 million... or risk everything? In this episode of Mama's Playground , we tackle one of the biggest relationship dilemmas we've ever discussed. If someone offered you $1 million to spend one night with someone other than your spouse, what would you do? Is financial security worth risking your marriage? Could one de...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this episode, we sit down with travel agent and wellness retreat coordinator Clara Cortez to talk about what wellness retreats are really like—and why they might be exactly what you need. From cultural immersion in Peru to breathwork, yoga, and deep personal resets, Clara shares how these intentional experiences help you reconnect with yoursel...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! As parents, we can't choose our children's friends—but we can guide them as they learn to navigate friendships, peer pressure, technology, and growing up. In this episode of Mama's Playground , we share real-life experiences about school friendships, changing behaviors, screen time, Roblox, difficult conversations with other parent...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we talk about the beautiful chaos of summer — kids in camp, the pressure to make memories, screen time, AI, mom guilt, and the reminder that we only get so many summers with our kids. We also dream up the ultimate Mama’s Playground Summer Camp for moms, because honestly, we need a reset too. Support the show...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Friendships in your 40s look very different than they did in your 20s. Between kids, careers, marriage, schedules, and simply trying to keep up with life, staying connected isn't always easy. In this episode, we talk about why friendships change over time, how mom friendships are different, the friends who stick around through every season o...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! One mom went viral after saying she refuses to switch languages when speaking to her kids, even around people who don’t understand. That got us thinking… Is that rude or are parents protecting their kids’ connection to language and culture? In this episode, we talk bilingual parenting, Spanglish, family expectations, in-laws, identity, and the pr...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! This episode turned into one of our favorite kinds of conversations—the kind where you start with something fun and end up learning way more about yourself than expected. We took the 16 Personalities test and compared results for the very first time together. We talk about what surprised us, how personality shows up in friendships, parenting, car...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Motherhood (and wifehood!) can feel beautiful… and exhausting at the same time. In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we dive into the difference between burnout and boredom, the pressure moms feel to “do it all,” and how easy it is to lose yourself in routines, responsibilities, and comparison culture. We talk honestly about emotional exhaustion...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! We’re back—and we’re so happy to be here. 💛 After taking a break to reset, recharge, and realign, we’re returning with a new energy, a new space, and more real conversations than ever. Have you been feeling different lately… not in a bad way, just different? In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we talk about that quiet, internal shift that happ...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Life lately has been a lot… emotionally, mentally, and personally. In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we’re catching up and opening up about everything—from traveling with family and reconnecting with our roots, to coming home and facing unexpected losses, scary moments, and the reality of how fast life moves. This is an honest conversation ab...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this replay episode of Mama’s Playground , we get real about the different phases of a relationship — from first impressions and the honeymoon stage to comfort, kids, and everything in between. We talk about why the spark fades, the infamous “7-year itch,” and how small things like date nights, communication, surprises, and self-care can make...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! That little voice in your head telling you you’re doing it all wrong? Yep — that’s mom guilt, and she is LOUD. From pregnancy to breastfeeding, work, screen time, yelling, traveling without your kids, missing school events, and everything in between… we’re talking about all of it . In this replay episode, we get real about the guilt we carry as m...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! We unpack why women initiate divorce more than men , the role of financial independence , shifting gender roles , and the emotional loneliness many women experience while still married . From resentment and communication breakdowns to the importance of emotional connection, this episode speaks to the realities of modern relationships, marriage, a...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this powerful replay of Mama’s Playground , we go into the beauty, confidence, and clarity that comes with being a woman in your 40s. From deeper connections and stronger boundaries to motherhood, relationships, and learning what truly matters, this episode celebrates growth, wisdom, and self-acceptance. We talk about: Why confidence increases...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! n this replay episode, we dive into one of the most important tools we can give our children: emotional intelligence . We talk about how kids learn to recognize, express, and regulate their emotions — and how much of that learning starts with us as parents. From everyday parenting moments to real-life challenges, this conversation explores empath...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! As we close out the year, we’re revisiting one of our most heartfelt conversations. In this replay, we break down 20 important life lessons every parent hopes to teach their children — from kindness, confidence, courage, and self-love to handling fear, failure, money, friendships, and staying true to who you are. This episode is a reminder that o...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! In this replay episode of Mama’s Playground , Darlene and Monica open their hearts and share what it really means to love your children — the fear, the worry, the joy, the anxiety, and the overwhelming desire to protect them at all costs. We talk about:  • The mama bear instinct 🐻  • Loving your kids without conditions...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! The holidays are supposed to be joyful… so why do so many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even sad? In this rerun of Mama’s Playground , Darlene and Monica get real about the holiday blues — from time flying by too fast, to parenting pressure, comparison on social media, hosting stress, and forgetting to take care of ourselves. We talk about...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! *** It's Christmas time and we Mamas are Taking a Holiday Break, so we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes with one of our favorite people! Because sometimes we forget the woman we are, In this episode we’re talking about how to find her again—between mom duties, marriage, and everything in between. Joining us is TV & Radio sta...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Welcome December! It’s the most wonderful—and sometimes stressful—time of the year. In this episode of Mama's Playground, we talk about the reality of parenting during the holidays. We discuss the pressure to create magical memories versus the exhausting workload of keeping up with traditions. We take a nostalgic look back at our own childho...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Welcome back to Mama’s Playground ! Today’s episode is a fun, raw, What Would You Do Wednesday where we react to real mom-life scenarios — from default parent burnout, clingy kids at pickup, picky eaters, mom-friend drama, birthday invite politics, the 10pm school project panic, screen-time battles, and even marriage intimacy when you’re touched...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this week’s raw and honest episode of Mama’s Playground , we dive into the modern struggle nearly every parent faces: are we accidentally overparenting our kids? From managing friendships and school drama to weekend exhaustion, guilt, tracking apps, and wanting to protect our children from everything—we unpack the emotional tug-of-war between...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this inspiring episode of Mama’s Playground , Monica and Darlene welcome long-time friend Robert De Los Rios, the visionary behind The RAW Project — a movement transforming underfunded schools into vibrant spaces of hope through art. Discover how murals and creativity turned “prison-like” schools into thriving communities, improved grades, and...

Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! There comes a time when we notice — our parents aren’t just older, they’re changing.  Their steps are slower, their stories longer, and every moment with them feels more precious. In this emotional episode, Darle and Monica open up about aging parents, family bonds, and what it means to cherish every stage of life. 💛 🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt r...