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The Mama's Den

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Black Love Podcast Network

Ladies welcome to The Mama's Den! The Mama's Den is an unfiltered community filled with authentic conversations and experiences all from a mama's perspective. Join singer Melanie Fiona, entrepreneur and influencer Felicia La Tour, writer Ashley Chea, and CEO of Black Love, Inc. Codie Elaine Oliver every week as they come together to have honest conversations about everything from motherhood, race, sexuality, health, religion and dating. No topic is off-limits! Grab your wine, make sure the kids are away, and join us in The Mama’s Den.

#104

Plastic Surgery and Pregnancy (BONUS)

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. 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 podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenodcast on IG. Also, there is 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. Check it out here --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

42 MINS

42:30

09 Sep 2024

#103

Check On Your Mom Friends

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. 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 --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden ... Read more

02 Sep 2024

37 MINS

37:31

02 Sep 2024

#102

Momfessions

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

29 Jul 2024

52 MINS

52:27

29 Jul 2024

#101

Cell Phones and Social Media... Help!!!

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

22 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:22

22 Jul 2024

#100

Own Thy Shift with Blue Centric

Marie Telusma aka Blue Centric is joining The Mama’s Den this week with tips on how to embrace the change you’re entering into a new chapter in your life. ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

55 MINS

55:53

15 Jul 2024

#99

For Mamas And Soon To Be Mamas

CMS Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is in the den to give the details on what the current administration is doing to combat the maternal healthcare crisis in the US. ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:38

08 Jul 2024

#98

Get Into: The Cool Mom Code Podcast

Hey Mama’s Den family! Our ladies are out this week, but you’re 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 co-host, 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. ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:20

05 Jul 2024

#97

Our Hair Story with Celeb Stylist Angela C. Styles

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

24 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:05

24 Jun 2024

#96

Elaine Welteroth Is In The Den

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. ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

56 MINS

56:44

17 Jun 2024

#95

IVF & Pregnancy with Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins 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. ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:45

10 Jun 2024

#94

Boy Moms Check-In

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? ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

54 MINS

54:00

03 Jun 2024

#93

The Mama's Den Girlfriends Getaway

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 you’re raising dem babies. You'll also hear the voices of Tai Beauchamp, Angel Laketa Moore, and Cassandra Freeman. ... Read more

27 May 2024

35 MINS

35:08

27 May 2024

#92

We Have 25 Kids Between All of Us with Karen Derrico

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

20 May 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:45

20 May 2024

#91

Mama Glow with Latham Thomas

Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow is joining The Mama’s Den to talk about self care, wellness and the work she’s doing to advocate for Mama’s everywhere. ... Read more

13 May 2024

37 MINS

37:07

13 May 2024

#90

Don't Take It Personal

This week the Mama’s talk through how to deal when your little one gets rejected. ... Read more

06 May 2024

53 MINS

53:44

06 May 2024

#89

Ask An OBGYN with Dr. Kendra

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. ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:40

29 Apr 2024

#88

First Time Mama's Guide

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. ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

34 MINS

34:05

22 Apr 2024

#87

These Kids Are Booked and Busy

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

15 Apr 2024

31 MINS

31:48

15 Apr 2024

#86

Empowering Black Mamas with Midwife Kim Durdin

We’re using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwife/doula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA Kim Durdin. ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:30

08 Apr 2024

#85

No Days Off

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! ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

51 MINS

51:19

01 Apr 2024

#84

What Type of Parent Are You?

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. ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:33

25 Mar 2024

#83

Churrrch

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. ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

34 MINS

34:32

18 Mar 2024

#82

The Stanley Cup Dilemma

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 ] (https://goodmomsbadchoices.com/tour) for more info! ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

40 MINS

40:49

11 Mar 2024

#81

Pep Talk To My Younger Self

Now that we are adults, here's the conversation we’d tell our younger selves. ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

36 MINS

36:29