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Let me fill you in, 2 Latinas, Mama's & Besties sharing our upfront raw & honest opinion on Motherhood. We go from struggles to wins and everything in between and celebrating everything because this journey ain't as easy and it definitely can feel lonely. Bringing awareness to taboo topics and sharing our Golden tips with you all! Join us every Monday for our open therapy sessions. Thank you for being here. INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: Infomamas.code@gmail.com

Jess & Erika


    • Dec 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 94 Our preterm baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 78:51


    This week we spoke to a mama that had a preterm baby, she shared her experience with us on how her pregnancy was, the days spent in neonatal care unit and the strain it put her mentally and physically.

    EP. 93 My little wave of light

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 23:58


    To my beloved daughter. Dedicated to all our little lights that didn't make it earth side.

    EP. 92 A Cultural Upbringing Ft Culture Slay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 40:58


    This week on the podcast we have Erika & Tesha from Culture slay, they've started youtube vlogs to educate us all on other Cultures and the importance all through food...so we gave it a litte twist & asked ourselves, How important is Culture in our childrens development & upbringing.

    EP. 91 I didn't love my kid at first

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 43:03


    This week we spoke about how a perfectionist is formed & how this can impact our adult self's. We also asked the question 'How was your 4th Trimester....to a dad! A whole man talking about his 4th trimester, well that's interesting!

    EP. 90 That's what he said

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 24:34


    This week we are back with a 'Host with me" series and to start off we have John also known as Jess partner, we got him on the mic to answer 4 shortish questions from his perspective. Let us know how he got on. HAPPY LISTENING

    EP 89. Toxic Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 55:54


    On a scale of 1 to 10 how toxic are you as a mother? Think about it...we all have some level of toxicity & red flags, lets be honest & realistic! Theres only so much we could get through in an hour but have a listen and of course let us in to any thoughts or if you disagree, we're always up for healthy discussions because our aim is to always grow as humans and mothers raising the future! Have fun!

    EP. 88 We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 40:14


    Mamas Code is back! It's been a long time coming but we're back & here's what happened! P.s we wouldn't be Jess & Erika is we didn't over think craY scenarios so as standard, listen till the end to hear us out as to why we'd like to handcuff our kids to our body! We hope you enjoy and we hope you've missed us!

    EP. 87 Mother's day for a Motherless daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 56:58


    WE'RE BACK!! Happy Monday! We hope you've missed us!! **TRIGGER WARNING** Firstly we are so in awe of this special Lady, who has shared her grief journey with us personally & with you! It's truly so beautiful to hear her hear through sharing her story. We know Mothers day doesn't look the same for everyone but today we wanted to remember a Angel and honour her with the strength and courage during her last battle. Sending out lots of love to anyone that can resonate with this.

    EP.86 Breastfeeding support

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 51:39


    This week we had the chance to speak to one of our resident Midwife who so happens to have worked with a breastfeeding support group for a few years after realising how complicated breastfeeding actually is from her first born. She shared lots of her knowledge tips and advice.

    EP. 85 Let's talk sleepovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 52:44


    Welcome back to another week of Mama's code and another week of over thinking as per usual! This week we discussed sleepovers and how we personally felt about them & our experiences when we were kids.

    EP. 84 Am I his property though?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 50:18


    This week we spoke all things surnames, maiden names etc. Sorry if we came across judgy sometimes we are too passionate

    EP. 83 Postnatal Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 36:52


    This week we touched on postnatal anxiety, such a common thing to experience but so little spoken about. Perhaps its the shame we feel? the fear of being judged? the expectation of feeling and looking like we have everything sorted and under control? Of fear of our little ones being taken away. We spoke to Naomi Buffery a coach serving women tips and advice on how to look after herself and mindset in order to help juggle these feelings and emotions, a way to help aid all women. Enjoy. @maternalmentalhealthcoach www.naomibuffery.com

    EP. 82 Do we have the same 24hrs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 40:09


    Happy Monday, Here's a smoothie-type episode we spoke about being vegetarians, depressed chickens which led us to pregnancy announcements, Like how would you tell your friend you are pregnant when they aren't able to conceive? And our bit on the side was, do we really have the same 24hrs? We definitely do but our those hours are picked and packed differently for each individual. 

    EP. 81 Is having 1 child selfish? Or smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 40:38


    YASS Happy 2022 we are back to our normal recording schedule. This week we discussed the Pope's audacity to judge those who choose pets over kids and also, what's it really anyone's business. Having 1 child is hard enough but 2? Or more? Also not to mention the mum guilt of deciding on just one child dwells on a few of us too.

    EP. 80 Xmas with a sprinkle of Omicron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 33:36


    Tis the sunday before xmas and the round of xmas squid games has begun! Just a quick chit chat, sex and awkward xmas scenarios this week

    EP. 79 Let's talk PND

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 39:41


    This week we had such a lovely chat with Emma from the mum coach who shared her journey with us and her fears of speaking out about how she really felt after having her baby girl. Find her on instagram on @the_mum__coach

    EP. 78 DISCLAIMER: Is Santa Claus Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 49:15


    DISCLAIMER DO NOT LISTEN OUT LOUD WITH KIDS AROUND We don't want the blame for any kids hurt feelings.  Also just to point it out this is all just a dissected, worst case scenario conversation taking into consideration conversations the things we hear and see. Wishing you a merry December, heres a gentle reminder that christmas is more than food and presents.

    EP. 77 Self care? What's that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 37:18


    Now, hold on, self care has different meanings to everyone, it can be anything physical, emotional, spiritual or even financial like you know, amazon prime & next day deliveries

    EP. 76 Cat call me & follow me said no woman ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 49:31


    Hey Mama's!! We are back with another episode this time to discuss how unsafe we feel as women, how we subconsciously walk around with our survival instincts activated & how dick privilege affects us to the most minimal detail. Who even thought walking around with one earphone out would be a thing in 2021! For those that want to see the interview Erika mentioned, you can find it on YOUTUBE: What's it like to be intersex: minutes with UNILAD have a watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #womenhood #keepourwomensafe

    EP. 75 Let's talk In-laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 59:10


    Your favourite Mama's are back to talk about the Mums you don't enjoy, and by mums we mean the in laws

    EP. 74 Parenting our traits away Ft Jossy Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 50:40


    Have you ever thought OMG why is my child so impulsive,impatient, stubborn & asked them, why are you like this? Well it all sounds like a US problem to be honest & let's keep it real, it's hard to control our reactions instantaneously at times but our little ones pick up everything!! This week we spoke to Joss from Jossy care who shared with us his opinions on why Love is so important & why we should let children lead our parenting! Such an amazing chat, we came out feeling like better people, 'in Erikas words' Share, rate & subscribe where you can. We really appreciate all our listeners. Happy Monday! DON'T FORGET MAMASCODE10 CODE FOR YOUR MINI CHRISTMAS SESSIONS WITH @Nathaly portraitphotography www.nathalyportraitphotography.com

    EP. 73 Let's talk child abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 69:54


    This week we spoke to an inspirational young man that told his story with growing up sexually and emotionally abused. It's very rare we hear these stories from a male perspective but we must use these experiences as a reminder that they happen & it's always in most cases the closest people around us that are the perpetrators.

    EP. 72 The Baby I lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 52:16


    Last week was Baby loss awareness week & we couldn't go without sending love & light to everyone that feels this close to home. This week we're sharing a beautiful story & very close to our hearts.

    EP. 71 My Period Pan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 44:14


    This was a bloody good chat haha! We spoke all things periods, from fun facts to personal stories because that's how much we want to share with you! We also touched on should periods be an excuse to miss school or work for a day? Or atleast have a safe environment that understands this nature of being a women because lets face it some of us die with cramping! Feel empowered by these, let's continue to promote period positiveness & less shaming!

    EP. 70 The V word

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 61:35


    No-one was harmed in the making of this episode! This week we spoke to our resident panel aka our partners & former host about vasectomy, contraception and Jess's other half came with all the scenarios possible. What are your thoughts? We all agreed that ultimately whatever decision you make is entirety up to you & you should always consider EVER last situation before the big snip! Don't forget we're open to suggestions if you want the resident panel back! New episode every Monday morning! As always thank you for your support !

    EP. 69 Postpartum psychosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 56:45


    Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health illness that can affect someone soon after having a baby and affects around 1 in 500 mothers. This week we spoke to the wonderful Eve Canavan about her experience & shared some quite beautiful things with us

    EP. 68 Mummy means business ft Ibrow London

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 38:44


    Running a business is all fun and games until you add kids to the mix, mum guilt & a pandemic! This week we spoke to this amazing mummy who quite beautiful put into words that we all need a break and kids are hard work!

    EP. 67 What really happened?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 38:15


    Welcome back to another episode! It's Jess & Erika here back on track, find out what we did this summer, why we needed a break & a bit of reflection. Thank you for being so patient and for the continuous support.

    EP.66 Born at 25 weeks,

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 69:28


    Ever hear those stories and think wow thats something out of a film?..Well this is exactly that! From falling pregnant on the coil, to having a extremely premature baby at 25 weeks and defying all odds at life. This baby is the definition of warrior.!

    EP. 65 Vasculitis: Living with my mothers Kidney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 49:50


    This week we spoke to this inspirational woman about her health journey & what it was like in the lead up to having a Kidney transplant, what thoughts ran through her mind and juggling motherhood. A simple reminder to wake up grateful every day.

    EP. 64 Raising boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 71:14


    Well well well, this week we had fire on the podcast. Some people will definitely disagree with our opinions but as mothers raising boys, this is our personal views, our fears & beliefs on how our boys can be part of the solution and not the problem, however, look inside your own home & make sure you do the same. We're raising humans, not Genders!

    EP.63 Better Births ANC your midwife group chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 72:22


    This week we had such a great conversation with Leila & Katie from @betterbirthsanc all about a Midwife's perspective, the support us mothers and females need and why on-going care is so important. Also a note on what a good sign it is when you poop yourself during birth! Find out why!

    EP.62 Like & Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 41:47


    Heres your weekly update of what we've been up to

    EP.61 Nourishing Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 63:35


    And we are back Woohoo Did you miss us last week? We had the pleasure of speaking to not only Mama but also business owner Nourishing Mama about how her brand came about, the struggles, the competition and the new and amazing launch of her body shimmer oils.. throw in some penis talk to the conversation and its perfect for a Monday morning!

    EP. 60 They sucked my baby out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 47:26


    This week we had a nurse and mother of 2 boys telling us her birth story of her first born and how traumatic it was, comparing to her second.

    EP. 59 Do women have to work harder for a position?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 49:57


    EP. 58 Life update & our mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 52:00


    This week we had a quick catch up, filled you in with the goss and answered some questions you sent in. From more babies to raising men childs and sending nudes to our bosses

    EP. 57 Let's talk Surrogacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 95:50


    Giving the gift of life has a whole new meaning! This week we spoke to Gloria about her Surrogacy journey, we made sure to ask the most! What a candid talk, from why she decided to do this, to how her birth really affected her emotionally. She was able to be selfless, kind and courageous to make someone's dream of becoming family come true through her own womb! Thank you so much! #surrogacy #ivf

    Ep. 56 Disability chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 59:27


    This week we spoke to such an amazing Mama about her experience with her specially little girl. Her daughter defied everything the doctors said about her development. With it being maternal mental health week, we really got into the shoes of this mother & she did not hold back on telling us her truth.

    EP. 55 Educational Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 64:53


    This week we spoke to the fantastic @la_mslopez This woman has helped so many of us during lockdown. We spoke about the generational trauma we underwent with educational preassure. How ojr parents demanded Law degrees, Doctors in the family & how we always felt we had no choice. Such a great conversation on how to break away from this and how to really enable the kids of tomorrow to think outside of the system.

    EP. 54 Living without my mum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 46:15


    This week we spoke to Mother of 3 and her experience with grieving her mother & how this changed her life & how motherhood has been for her. Most of us still have our mothers around to support us & help with anything the kids need but whats it like when she has wings?

    EP.53 From Nappies to potty!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 58:18


    We had a catch up with Rebecca a couple of weeks back talking all things potty training and how important learning through play is for our children's development. Their social & emotional development, motor skills and lots more, we obviously had our Psycho mum made up scenarios. We hope you enjoy another episode of Mama's Code!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #pottytraining

    EP. 52 Let's talk Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 46:50


    This week we spoke to the gorgeous Mama of Prince, talking us through her journey and the process it took to getting her baby diagnosed ...Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us Mama's unite in this beautiful journey. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family #autism

    Ep. 3 Where are these kids parents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 65:26


    In this episode we talk all things values, morals when raising kids. We try to understand and touch base on reasons why kids grow to make wrong decisions. Catch me on Daddy Takeover once every Month, bringing the dads point of view to the table.

    EP.51 My truth about C-sections & Inductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 63:27


    April is Caesarean awarness month AND we wanted to give this space to one of our Birth story Mama, to let her express and share her experience with inductions. She really wanted to shine light on what induction was really like...Here's the truth...Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us Mama's unite in this beautiful journey. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family #csection

    Ep.50 Let's talk addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 59:23


    This week we spoke to Karl, a father of 2 on his experience with drug & alcohol abuse. We discussed the potential factors that contributed to addiction as well as parenting, lies & even crystals! Not an episode to be missed. Make sure to keep sharing & tagging us, let's build the village we all need! Let's keep the conversations going. Make sure to follow us on Spotify & subscribe to our YouTube channel. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family #drugaddiction

    EP.49 Business & Motherhood with Tia Ana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 95:24


    This week we celebrated the website launch of Tia Ana's Nursery! #exciting we wanted to dedicate this episode to the 'nearly 40 year old' family business. Here's a story to remember, something like the Titanic but stronger! Cheers to bigger and better! Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us Mama's unite in this beautiful journey. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family

    EP. 48 The big ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 68:15


    YAS Thank you to everyone that supported us throughout this 1st Year of the podcast! Find out how & why our Mug launch came about, who's the most toxic one out of us AND we discussed when's the right time to introduce your new partner to your children AND special little surprise! Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us Mama's unite in this beautiful journey. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family

    DADDY TAKEOVER - One sided equality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 62:09


    The Journey of a Co-parenting Dad. In this episode of The Daddy Takeover we talk about equal rights for both parents when Co-parenting. Should dad's have equal rights as mum's & would empowering those rights give dad's to be * new dads a better opportunity to be great fathers? Catch me on Daddy Takeover once every Month, bringing the dads point of view to the table.

    EP.47 Let's talk Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 47:52


    We spent International woman's day speaking to this absolute Bombshell! Talking all things Endometrosis, stoma bags & Periods! This might be the funniest, descriptive girl chat ever! Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us Mama's unite in this beautiful journey. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @mamas.code EMAIL: infomamas.code@gmail.com #womanhood #parenting #parentingpodcast #parents #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #family

    EP. 46 - Breastfeeding is cancelled?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 51:51


    OK listen,hear us out, 3 mums including @laurenthenanny trying to have a constructive discussion on the new Maternal/perinatal language that was released by Brighton hospital. Breastfeeding to chestfeeding? Maternity notes to parent handbook? All with the purpose to be more inclusive of non-binary and transgender parents. BUT is this taking away from us born female mothers? Are we been stripped away. Let us know your thoughts and head over to our Instagram @mamas.code New Episode every Monday! #nonbinary #chestfeeding

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