The Mama's Den

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're sharing tips on how to navigate the children's schedules with all these extra curricular activities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwife/doula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA Kim Durdin . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you have a career or you’re staying home with the kids – let’s 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mama’s 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 https://goodmomsbadchoices.com/tour  for more info!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that we are adults, here's the conversation we’d tell our younger selves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back Mama’s, 2024 is already in full swing and we’re 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. P...

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 m...

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 s...

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 about the difficulties of having a birthday around the holidays and how her birthday celebrations have evolved since losing her sister. So Village,...

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 d...

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 children’s emotions and reflect on their relationships with their own mothers. Mama's Den V...

What’s 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 la...

Let’s 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 div...

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 she’s really just ready for Christmas and Mariah Carey!    So Mama’s Den Village, what does Halloween look...

What’s 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 ever-changing balancing act of navigating their children’s emotions. Plus Fe shares why we all might need to call a behavioral therapist! So Mama’s Den Village, what are your current parenting growing pains with your children? ...

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 w...

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, b...

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. So Mama's Den Village, what is new in your world?...

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, Melani...

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 non-starter 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 sub...

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. One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look,...