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 2024
2381: [Part 1] Real Life Advice On Having Two Kids Under Two Years Old by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Motherhood
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2381: Shawna Scafe shares practical advice for parents expecting to have two children under two years old, offering tips on ... Show More
9m 35s
Nov 2025
The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids
<p>We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of <i>Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes</i>, about rethinking defiance, the downsides of ... Show More
36m 15s
Jul 2024
2237: [Part 1] How To Plan Your Day As a Mom (3 Simple Steps) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose on Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2237: Shawna Scafe shares practical strategies to plan your day effectively as a mom, emphasizing the importance of taking ... Show More
9m 21s
Oct 2021
TU158: Are You Cool, or Just Cut Off? Dismissing/Avoidant Styles of Relating in Adulthood – REPLAY
Don't be fooled by the illusion of security. This episode is especially for those “talk to the hand” kind of people or those that love them. You know, the uber-independent, rational, left-brain, excel spreadsheet person that sees others emotions as needy and weak. Co-hosts Sue Ma ... Show More
36m 12s
Jun 2025
Let Go of the Perfect Summer
<p>It’s 10:00 AM. One kid’s crying over a melted popsicle, another is shouting about the remote, and you’re already wondering if it’s too soon for a second coffee. Sound familiar?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Becky dives into the chaotic, sticky, emotionally charged season that is ... Show More
28m 20s
Sep 2024
2302: [Part 2] How to Stay Active When You Have A Family by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Raising Healthy Children
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2302: Steve Kamb shares practical ways to stay active with your family, focusing on making exercise fun and effortless. Thr ... Show More
8m 28s
Apr 2025
3 Permissions to Give Yourself Right Now Regardless of What Season of Life You Are In
We have all been there, going through the motions, feeling all the things, just to get to the end of our day feeling defeated and discouraged. Desperate for more. Deeply desiring to feel things differently. Regardless of specific season of life you are currently walking through, ... Show More
17m 55s