Y'all welcome to this oldie but goodie - we are throwing it back to an conversation that brought out some feelings. Mamas, we often celebrate others and stress ourselves out over our kids' birthdays but, in this episode, Codie, Ashley, and Melanie discuss the value of experiences versus parties, embracing getting older, and Ashley annual emotional response t ... Show More
Feb 9
Wait — Is This Perimenopause?! Real Talk With Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Hot flashes, hormones, mood swings… oh my. 😅This week in the Mama’s Den, OB-GYN, menopause expert, and Generation M author Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins us for a honest, funny, and super informative convo about perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.If you’ve ever wond ... Show More
55 m
Feb 2
GOAT Talk: Main Character Mama Moments
This week on The Mama’s Den, we’re coming together in our LA studio in the best way — with a conversation inspired by the upcoming animated film GOAT, a story all about dreaming big, overcoming expectations, and discovering the greatness already inside you.Using themes from the m ... Show More
37m 13s
Jan 26
Hoops, Heart, and God's Timing with Simone I. Smith
This week on The Mama’s Den, we’re joined by the radiant Simone I. Smith — jewelry designer, mother of four, grandmother of four, devoted wife to LL Cool J, and a true embodiment of sisterhood.Simone is the definition of a girl’s girl: a woman whose brand and spirit are rooted in ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2024
That’s a big responsibility that I didn’t mean to have - 5 Year Anniversary
On this exact day, 5 years ago, we nervously hit launch on an episode titled "Oh yeah, Martha? You're a freaking witch - The Salem Witch Trials," and our lives were changed forever. We always said that we would continue the podcast as long as it brought us joy, but we certainly d ... Show More
1h 44m
Jun 2025
Funny Birthday Party Story & British Birthday Traditions
This episode is all about the birthday from hell — my 10th birthday party, where a kid grabbed a knife, the cake tasted like marzipan (aka betrayal), and I ended up fighting someone at the top of a slide. I also chat about British birthday milestones (16, 17, 18, 21), awkward tra ... Show More
27m 6s
Sep 2023
S2E7: Everyone's-Favorite-Child-Day!
Discover how different countries celebrate their daughters and join in the fun as Clementine celebrates National Daughter's Day. Whether you're a daughter, have a daughter, or just love a good celebration, this episode is packed with laughter, family dynamics, and the universal j ... Show More
5m 30s
Apr 2025
COACHELLA, UNLEAVENED FEASTS, & VERY UNHINGED
<p>Today, Jon and Kristin dive into a hilariously unhinged convo recapping their week. Kristin takes a trip down Coachella memory lane and shares why she’s <em>very</em> happy to be skipping the desert this year - Instead she's home celebrating Marcus’s birthday and embracing her ... Show More
50m 55s