2025 is already doing the most! From navigating the impacts of the LA wildfires while parenting to facing the realities of a new president and trying to survive sleep amidst the middle of the night needs of kids, the Mamas discuss how - and if - they can find JOY when the world feels heavy.
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
Dec 2024
Survivre aux fêtes en famille
Le compte à rebours est lancé, les fêtes arrivent dans quelques jours et l’effervescence des préparatifs est là !Moment central pour de nombreuses familles, il est rare que ces fêtes de fin d’année s’organisent de manière sereine. Elles amènent avec elles leur lot de joie, d’exci ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2014
Jennifer Senior - All Joy & No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood (All About Women)
<p>In 2010, journalist Jennifer Senior's magazine story, All Joy and No Fun, became an overnight sensation with its blunt declaration that parents love their children and hate their lives. Anyone who experiences or observes the agony and ecstasy of modern parenting knows that chi ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2024
Être parent d’ado (ou ce que vos ados ne vous disent pas) avec la psychologue Aline Gauchat
Dans cet épisode, on reçoit la psychologue Aline Gauchat pour parler de l'adolescence. L'adolescence revisite des enjeux développementaux qui ont déjà été visités avant, c'est donc une discussion qui devrait intéresser les parents d'enfants de tous âges! En tant que parent, on es ... Show More
56m 24s
Aug 2025
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst with Kim Payne,Episode 143
In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Kim John Payne—renowned author, family counselor, and pioneer of the Simplicity Parenting movement—to explore what it really means to stay grounded when our children are falling apart. Drawing from his book Being at Your B ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2024
2277: [Part 1] If the World is Scary, How Can Our Children Not Be Scared? By Allison Carmen on Childhood Experiences
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 2277: Allison Carmen shares her childhood experience of growing up in a seemingly idyllic environment overshadowed by discu ... Show More
9m 22s
Sep 2024
Why Don’t My Kids Listen?
Ever feel like every request turns into a battle with your kids? You ask them to put their shoes on, help with chores, or even just sit down for dinner, and instead of cooperation, you get resistance or silence. It’s frustrating, right? But here’s the big question: What if their ... Show More
11m 56s
Aug 2025
Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy
Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 2024
Do Parents Really Love All Their Kids The Same?
<p>In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the challenges of parenting multiple children and giving each child the love and attention they need.</p><p>Inspired by a viral social media post, they explore topics like balancing attention between babies and older kids, feelings of ... Show More
23m 3s