We are in that post-Thanksgiving, not-yet-Christmas period where many of us are playing supermom trying to do it all, so we figured you could use a reminder from one of our favorite episodes that this is a season....the holiday season AND a season in your and your family's life. Whether it's our kids growing and evolving or us as adults in all of our complex ... Show More
Jun 1
Summer Crushes & College Dreams: A Mama Check-In from Disneyland
This week, the Mamas are recording from the Happiest Place on Earth! Right in the middle of the tour - while Melanie stayed on the east coast - Codie and Ashley are joined by their families at Disneyland Resort for a special summer check-in filled with laughter, reflections, and ... Show More
27m 46s
May 25
Mom’s Night Out: Chicago, Hormones & Holding On By a Thread
Over the last 7 days, The Mama’s Den did live shows in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia ANNNNNDDD Ashley and Codie recorded at Disneyland! The Mamas are out here doing this most! The MOM'S NIGHT OUT tour ended this past Saturday but here is your glimpse into the live experie ... Show More
1h 12m
May 18
Ashley’s Literal Day One: A Friendship That Has Lasted a Lifetime
The Mama's Den podcast is still on tour and guess who is with us!! Ashley’s literal day one, Nalo Wise, of course. This week in the Den, we are running back our conversation with Nalo after she held us down for the first ever Mama's Den live show. Born just days apart and best fr ... Show More
47m 37s
Nov 2023
090 | Keeping Jesus The Main Character of Your Story This Christmas Season
This time of year, there is often a lot of pressure and weight on us mamas to do and be everything for everyone. We’ve got presents to buy, decorations to be hung, parties to host, treats to bake, and the list goes on. If we’re not careful, we’ll get so caught up in the hustle an ... Show More
21m 42s
Aug 2022
Mom, put on your oxygen mask first, please!
In this episode I remind moms to put on your oxygen mask first ...As the summer comes to an end and we start to transition back to school schedules, whatever that may look like for you and your family, change is hard.Give yourself time to adjust. Be patient with yourself. Be pati ... Show More
38m 53s
Nov 2024
The holiday reminders we all need to hear
I love the holiday season, like maybe a little too much. But it comes with some baggage. Today, we're talking about things to keep in mind before the festivities start. Things like how to deal with family, and their politics, how to appreciate what you have and appreciate where o ... Show More
25m 20s
Dec 2022
This Is Your Second Chance: Stay Present For It
<p>It’s that time of year when we encourage each other to slow down, appreciate what we have, and be present with others. But how do we stay in the moment when our minds keep drifting to what’s happening next week, or what occurred 10 years ago? That’s what this episode is about. ... Show More
16m 5s
Dec 2022
When Family is Messy (Christmas Edition)
For most of us, the Christmas season means quality (and quantity) time with family!Family can bring so much joy—but it can also surface pain, resentment, and grief, among other unwanted challenges to the holiday season.Whether you’re hosting your extended family or traveling to v ... Show More
28m 22s