The Mama's Den is a podcast for moms by moms. Always chatting to her best friends about the challenges of motherhood, Codie Elaine Oliver decided it was time to start a podcast. Codie is a mom of three and the producer of The Perfect Find. She is also the CEO of Black Love, Inc., which celebrates black love stories. She's often heard sharing funny stories about her kids, including when they locked out the nanny!
Felicia La Tour is a single mom of two who explains that her son is teaching her about men. She combines dating and being a mom with running her own business. Writer Ashley Chea reveals how her four daughters have taught her how to negotiate. Completing The Mama's Den group is singer and mom of two, Melanie Fiona. She explains how she loves connecting with amazing women through being a mom.
The four hosts talk about everything from parenting styles to mental health. They share advice on traveling with children and navigating social media. Guests join to share their expertise. Midwife Kimberly Durdin talks about maternal health with a focus on black women. How vital are doulas? Should they avoid hospital births?
In "We are Like our Mothers; our Children are Like Us," they celebrate their grandmamas series, which their moms join. Codie's Mama Renee talks about coparenting and being a grandparent to boys. Melanie's Mama Donna discusses peer pressure and her views on discipline.
Another episode is about "Finding Our Corners of Joy." It starts with the real-life story of AJ Owens, who got shot after retrieving her kid's iPad from her white neighbor. It's a conversation about dealing with racial realities and feelings of hopelessness. They end by discussing wellness and finding moments of joy with loved ones.
The Mama's Den is an empowering discussion on parenting as a black woman. The friendship of the four hosts is at the center of every episode. They have built a supportive community through the podcast to navigate motherhood together. Episodes debut weekly.
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