Podcasts about black mamas

The Only Doula Guide Neurodivergent Moms Need To Know. Ready to take your social media to another level? Use our affiliate link for OpusClips ➡︎ https://www.opus.pro/?via=Remarry Is Love Calling Again? Take the 5-Minute Remarriage Readiness Quiz!✓ Discover your emotional readiness✓ Get personalized insights✓ Receive expert relationship tips➡︎ https://scarytoremarry.com/Another Chance eBook: A Workbook for Finding Love After a Failed Relationship➡︎ https://scarytoremarry.com/products/Get your Love Fearlessly Intimacy Card Deck here ➡︎ https://scarytoremarry.com/products/Connect with Michelle here ➡︎ https://linktr.ee/galacticdoulaConnect with our cohost Aqueela here ➡︎   / aqueelamaddox   =====================Connect With Us!=====================X ➡︎ https://x.com/scarytoremarryIG ➡︎   / scarytoremarry  ================================Subscribe & listen to the podcast HERE:================================Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/3CaG9aQ...Are you a neurodivergent mom preparing for birth and postpartum? This is the ONLY doula guide you need! Whether you're autistic, ADHD, or navigating sensory sensitivities, having the right birth support makes all the difference. Don't go through this journey alone—get the support that actually works for your brain!Today's Guest Is Michelle Cruz: Michelle is a dynamic force in the reproductive space, serving as a passionate birth doula and the President of the Central Texas Doula Association. Her work focuses on supporting families through pregnancy and birth, with a particular advocacy for Fat and BIPOC individuals. Michelle's vibrant personality and commitment make a lasting impression.As a devoted mother of three, including twins, she balances family life with her professional role. Michelle, who is neurodivergent herself, is an advocate for education and is dedicated to adult learners. In her free time, she enjoys EDM music, quality time with her children, and live streaming cozy games on Twitch. Michelle is making a significant impact in reproductive advocacy, especially for Black Mamas, in her vibrant Austin community.#NeurodivergentMom #DoulaSupport #ADHDMom #AutisticMom #PregnancyTips #PostpartumCare

-  I am not a parent, but  I am a DONA International certified Birth Doula working in North Carolina - I did not learn about what a doula was until the age of 26 years old in graduate school. Once I learned about the field, it instantly clicked for me. I've always been fascinated with birth but never wanted to be a nurse or doctor. - I had some fears around becoming a labor support doula and not having gone through childbirth but my training reassured me that I was able to do the job - I learned of the Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas (which was rebranded to LEADDoula) through an email listserv that a friend sent me, because she knew I wanted to be doula - ABDBM or LEAD was strictly for Black women who wanted to become doulas, and was focused on serving black birthing people and their families - It was a 6 week program with culturally tailored education, included all required DONA International training to become certified, and afterwards, we were required to serve as doula for at least 3 births to be eligible for DONA certification  - Between the program and my own clients, I've had 13 births - Fun fact: My first birth was a cesarean section  - I love serving as a birth doula because of the relationships I have built with the moms and families I've served. Being with a woman at her most intimate and vulnerable time of childbirth is such a special gift FIND HER HERE:linkedin.com/in/jnmclean3

In this episode we discuss the evolution of technology! Especially with the Tesla Robots. What do you think about technology now? Enjoy!

While Ashley is out this week, Codie, Felicia, and Melanie are talking about the good and challenging parts about being a boy mom....and should Mama's Boys really get a bad wrap?

Join Janice Robinson-Celeste, CEO of Successful Black Parenting magazine, as she engages in an insightful discussion with Mariah Oates, the Director of Communications and Development at Mamatoto Village. This livestream will delve into Mamatoto's "Letters to Black Mamas" campaign, which will be featured in the magazine's special Mother's Day edition. Discover the campaign's touching video that connects three generations of mothers, as they share their birthing experiences and the impacts of motherhood through diverse lenses. The conversation will also explore the rich collection of letters penned by Black mothers, addressing vital topics like self-care, queer mothering, and postpartum depression. Tune in to learn about Mamatoto Village's dedicated service to Black maternal health, their achievements, and how they honor the resilience and dedication of Black mothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backtalkshow/message

We're using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwife/doula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA Kim Durdin.

(Airdate 10/26) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Two heart wrenching stories, two Black mothers, confronting police practices we should all detest, in two different parts of the country, going to great lengths to protect and preserve the dignity of their Black sons in the face of police induced trauma. Plus, later in the show we want to share a few headlines that serve as a reminder of what's possible when Black folks are undeterred in our quest to build a more perfect union.

Mama's Den village! You've been asking and the Mama's are here to answer! What? Your questions. An Island Mama in Antigua (shout out to our international listeners!) needs some advice finding balance. Riley in Vegas needs help with setting up boundaries with her mother and with dealing with unsolicited parenting advice. Plus Yas in Atlanta is wondering what to do when looking for that connection with a god or higher power, but not necessarily with a specific religion.  So Mama's Den Village, what's on your mind? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

How we doing Mamas? Let's count today as our check in because Felicia, Ashley & Melanie are talking about what they do to help explain their mental health needs to their children cause sometimes Mommy needs a mental health day. We have to be able to advocate for ourselves in a healthy way so our children know how to advocate for themselves in a healthy way! The ladies are going into speaking up, being true to who you are and teaching your children to do the same.  So Mama's Den Village, do you need a mental health day? How are you teaching your children to honor their mental health? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

After a short break our Mamas are back and Felicia has a question: What are we working on in our lives personally and professionally? From reconnecting with ourselves spiritually, to new coaches, new books and new music A LOT has changed. The one thing we do know, we are all soooo excited for our friends and this new season of growth for all of us.So Mama's Den Village, what is new in your world? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Are you new to the Mama's Den? Maybe you just don't know where to start? We know that some of y'all aren't going to go all the way back into our catalog to learn about all the Mamas. That's why we went deep into the vault (Think June 2021) to get access to the first episode of The Mama's Den ever recorded. We're talking about before we settled on a name! Listen in as our Mamas, Ashley Chea, Melanie Fiona, Felicia La Tour and Codie Elaine Oliver share their journeys to marriage, motherhood and every thought along the way.We thought it might be fun to release this never before heard episode for those of you who came in mid-journey, and are just settling in to our Mama's Den Village. Next week we're taking a break so take some time to go through that catalog and catch up! Before we get back with brand new content! If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mamas Den Village! We're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from June 2022. Why was it never heard? Well, so you can hear it now! Let's talk about submission? Is it a dirty word? Why do some women feel that it's a non-starter in relationships? What do our ladies (minus Codie who was out filming The Perfect Find which you can watch right now on Netflix), think about submission? How else does submission tie into other facets of love and relationships? If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mama's Den Village! Our ladies are out this week, but we want to introduce you to our friend Charisse Sims and her podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is a mama of 6 (!), wife, and early childhood educator who knows a little about the ins and outs of parenting and more specifically GENTLE PARENTING.One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her way is the only way! But if you're a parent looking for a nice easy way to start, Parenting for the Culture has got you covered with the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method. Make sure you listen in to hear just what "PEACEFUL"  is and what those first two letters have in store for you!If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

A change in Felicia's co-parenting arrangement has her discovering more about who she is without being a full-time mother. This, in turn, has her wondering if the rest of the Mama's Den crew knows exactly who they are outside of motherhood and how they came to those realizations. PLUS what does it look like to try and find balance inside of motherhood with partners, fathers, and even the children? What are those expectations of what it is to be a mom? How are we handling the thought and concept (and occasional real feeling of) mom guilt?Mama's Den village what did you think? Do you know who you are outside of your role as a mother? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Motherhood is a job! No really. If we weren't doing it, and in those moments where we can't watch the kids, we have to pay someone else to do it. It is a whole job! Now why is it that it doesn't get treated that way? Today, Ashley, Felicia, and Melanie (you gotta make sure you're following the Black Love socials to find out what Codie's been working on!) are speaking on not only that, but on finances in general. Prenups? Splitting the household finances? We're getting into all of it!Mama's Den village what did you think? What does the financial split look like in your household? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

You will never have more patience than your child has, but you have to try.Y'all Ashley has the bars today! Codie is out doing some super secret stuff (yall just need to follow @Blacklove on IG to keep up) and the ladies are talking about these babies. Sometimes it's hard when they're yelling at you and can't communicate in the ways that we, as parents, want them to. Fee shares what she has recently done to help make sure that Zen has all the tools he needs going forward that we think is a total game changer! 

Marlo's in the House! If you've been riding with us from day one you've heard the ladies talk about Blair, and today she's here to defend her honor. We kid! Aside from all the stories you've heard on the pod, what you might not know about Blair is that she's a mama of 2, a wife, an entrepreneur, and so much more. We know that you're going to find her to be just as dope as we do!Mama's Den village what did you think? Does your friend group have a Marlo? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Okay village! We know you've peeped it on her gram, that you've heard bits and pieces on the pod, and TODAY you get to hear it straight from Fee herself! Luckily we've got Mrs. Black Love (aka Codie Elaine Oliver) here to help get all the facts, but we know you've been wondering just how she met her new boo. What was it like introducing him to her kids? What work did she need to do on herself to get ready for a new partner? We're getting into all of it today! Y'all we LOVE this for our sis! Mama's Den village we LOVE love! Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mama's Den village! We're headed back into our DMs to answer some of your questions. A long time Black Love fan is wondering how to balance being a woman who wears many hats AND navigating being  a first time mom with no family nearby to support her. Dani out of Los Angeles needs some bonus mama advice from Felicia, and a mama in Memphis needs help navigating what to do with the kids for the summer! Have our Mamas figured out their situation yet? (Let's hope so, it's practically July) PLUS Micayela in Cleveland needs help navigating non-supportive family members.Mama's Den village we love when you send us questions! Drop in and let us know whats on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mamas! The new movie The Perfect Find produced by our very own Codie Elaine Oliver is out THIS FRIDAY on Netflix. Today we have the film's director Numa Perrier in the Mama's Den to chat all things motherhood! If you don't know Numa, let's get you caught up! She's a multi-talented actor, director, writer, and visual artist who has emerged as a premier voice in the film and television landscape with The Perfect Find being her feature debut. PLUS she's a mama to a soon to be teenager and a bonus mama! We dive into what it's like to follow your dreams while balancing motherhood. What it's like to come into a family dynamic as the step mother, and just what did her daughter think when her current husband was ready to pop the question? Make sure you catch The Perfect Find, Friday June 23rd on Netflix and keep up with Numa at MissNuma over on instagram.Mama's Den village have you seen The Perfect Find yet? Maybe you haven't seen it yet but you are counting down till the 23rd! OR did you connect with Numa's motherhood journey? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Maximum wisdom and maximum fun! Here's the extended cut for this month's episode. It's a long one, but I decided that what the mamas had to say was worth it. Let me know how you liked the episode! Motherhood is not the graveyard of dreams. In this month's episode I am joined by Crystal and Thea of Dem Black Mamas Podcast to discuss their parenting horror stories. Afterwards they share their insights into how parents can overcome the anxieties and challenges that come with raising children. Instagram: The podcast: ⁠@demblackmamaspodcast⁠ The mamas: ⁠@crystaltennilleirby⁠ ⁠@theamonyee⁠ ⁠@ahamomentmaven⁠  The website: https://demblackmamas.com/links/ Not so fun facts about gun violence... https://www.insider.com/how-many-us-mass-shootings-america-2023?amp https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/12/14/magazine/gun-violence-children-data-statistics.html Sonya Renee Taylor Books: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/books Get into the horror! -Keep up with the horror and request to come on the podcast by following me on Facebook and Instagram @AdultingHS. Requests can also be sent to ⁠AdultingHS@gmail.com⁠ -Podcast Survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFMor5BlBmYtfz2IpxA-OLmnW7GOYnHVVnF2tAfXvhJ9Kfgg/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ -I'm trying to get a rating on Spotify (and everywhere else!) and I'd really appreciate if you could leave me a rating and review.  Music: “Arpent”, written by Kevin MacLeod.  ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QL4T5W3SDDBZA&ssrt=1680191489431⁠ 

Motherhood is not the graveyard of dreams. In this month's episode I am joined by Crystal and Thea of Dem Black Mamas Podcast to discuss their parenting horror stories. Afterwards they share their insights into how parents can overcome the anxieties and challenges that come with raising children. Instagram: The podcast: @demblackmamaspodcast The mamas: @crystaltennilleirby @theamonyee @ahamomentmaven  The website: https://demblackmamas.com/links/ Not so fun facts about gun violence... https://www.insider.com/how-many-us-mass-shootings-america-2023?amp https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/12/14/magazine/gun-violence-children-data-statistics.html Sonya Renee Taylor Books: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/books Get into the horror! -Keep up with the horror and request to come on the podcast by following me on Facebook and Instagram @AdultingHS. Requests can also be sent to AdultingHS@gmail.com -Podcast Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFMor5BlBmYtfz2IpxA-OLmnW7GOYnHVVnF2tAfXvhJ9Kfgg/viewform?usp=sf_link -I'm trying to get a rating on Spotify (and everywhere else!) and I'd really appreciate if you could leave me a rating and review.  Music: “Arpent”, written by Kevin MacLeod.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QL4T5W3SDDBZA&ssrt=1680191489431 

Ajike “AJ” Owens was a mother of four who was fatally shot after she reportedly knocked on the door of her white neighbor's residence to retrieve her child's iPad, and the story has been weighing heavy on the ladies. What do you do when it feels like it's non-stop? What can we do as Black mothers to negate the feeling of hopelessness? Can we do anything? As the ladies discuss, sometimes the most revolutionary acts are finding the moments of joy in their corners of the world. Mama's Den community let's check in. How are you doing? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Whew! We spent all of May talking with our Mama's and it was amazing to hear not only what raising our Mama's Den mamas was like, but how they feel about how they are raising their little ones! If you missed it, we'll give you some links below. Today, our mamas reflect on what it was like hearing from their moms. What surprised them the most? What made them feel validated in their motherhood journey? PLUS what did our mamas hear that has them looking at their children a lil differently? What was your favorite part of our Grandmama's Den series? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast  Missed the Grandmama's Den? Click through to find the episodes!Codie's Mama Renee Melanie's Mama Donna Ashley's Mama Laura Felicia's Mama Laurie ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Black Love is celebrating Fatherhood with our inaugural

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Today we are wrapping up our Mama's mamas conversations with Somebody's Mama's Mama. That's right we got Felicia's mom in the Den! Mama Laurie is the youngest of our Grandmamas, but look she was not one to be played with! She shares what it was like being a single mom, what it was like raising Fee PLUS what does she admire about how Felicia parents her children?It's been an amazing month talking with all of the Grandmamas! Share your love for Mama Laurie or send us your questions to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Black Love is celebrating Fatherhood with our inaugural

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Today all the way from Columbus, Ohio is Mama Laura! And yes, you can call her Mama Laura. Does she think she and Ashley are alike? What advice does she have for parents today? Also, Ashley asks what was the hardest part of parenting after losing a child? Next week we finish it up our Mama's month celebration with Felicia's mama! Make sure you're following the podcast wherever you listen so you're the first to know when it drops. Who knows, we might release it early...We're super excited to have all our Mama's Den mothers coming through. Share your love for Mama Laura or send us your questions to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Felicia is out taking care of her babies, but guess which mama came by to defend herself? That's right! Ready to hold it down TEN TOES DOWN it's Melanie's mama: The one and only Mama Donna! You think you know all the stories, but Mama Donna is here to share everything. Is there anything that we haven't heard yet? Does she have ANY parenting regrets? What advice does she have for parents now? Make sure you're following the podcast to see whose mama is coming by The Mama's Den next week

Dear Mama, Our hope for you today is: ✨ For you to honor the truth of your motherhood journey ✨ Space to heal from harm, disappointment & trauma ✨ Rest in your being  to release yourself from attaching your worthiness to doing In this special mother's day episode we celebrate Black Motherhood through poetry, imagination and meditation with a poem by me Crystal Tennille Irby, Image a new world with NeKisha Killings and a Liberation Meditation from Thea Monyee.  Celebrate your whole self.  It all belongs.   Happy Mothers Day Black Mamas & don't forget Black Mama Creative Week kicks off Saturday, June 24th! ✨

We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! First up is Mama Renee the Mama to Codie. Mama Renee is a mama of two, and a grandmama to all boys. What are her thoughts on how Codie is parenting? What was it like to be a parent and entrepreneur back in the day? What was it like co-parenting Codie after her divorce? PLUS what is it like to be on the other side now and enjoying the grandparent life?Make sure you're following the podcast to see whose mama is coming by The Mama's Den next week We're super excited to have all our Mama's Den mothers coming through. Share your love for Mama Renee or if you have any questions you can send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mamas! We've got some of our favorites joining us in the Den today! Jamilah Mapp and Erika Dickerson are best friends, single mothers, and the creators of the Good Moms Bad Choices podcast! Now we can call them published authors with the arrival of their new book A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices. Erica and Jamilah share how they met, the importance of Mom friends, their opinions on Mom Guilt and what you can expect in the book! They also have an amazing Mother's Day giveaway that you can enter!Plus, which one of our Mamas was Erica eying to join their podcast??Mama's Den village! It's time to go support these badass Moms! Go pick up your copy of A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices on May 2nd! Let's run it up those charts! Make sure you're following the ladies on social @milahmapp & @watcherica AND follow @goodmoms_badchoices and listen to the podcast! If you are a mom, get yourself into that getaway and get tapped into their retreat. These women are doing amazing things!Alright Mama's Den community have you figured out what you're doing with your little ones over the summer? Or maybe you have some tips for Codie? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Alright Mamas we've gone from Destiny's Child to Destiny's Twins as Ashley is out working and Felicia is out sick, but Codie and Melanie are holding it down for you! Was Spring Break as long for you as it was for us? Have you figured out what you're doing to keep your children entertained for summer? Melanie and Codie discuss all the activities AND serve as your gentle reminder that NOW is the time to start looking at summer programming. PLUS, Codie needs advice when it comes to the twins which leads into a whole other conversation about how we have to learn not only what our children need, but how to regulate their emotions (whew!)Alright Mama's Den community have you figured out what you're doing with your little ones over the summer? Or maybe you have some tips for Codie? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

There was a moment of...need... in the Mama's Den group chat. Ashley needed some advice(?), about her next excursion with her family. And let's be real here, this isn't just a normal trip for the Cheas. When they return, they will be returning to a new home. There are a lot of new moving parts with a lot of new stresses hence the need for her Mama village! In this episode the Mamas talk not only about what you can do to get the kids ready to travel, but what it's like to have kids that just aint ready to make that trip. Cause look...sometimes those littles one aren't about it. Alright Mama's Den community what are your travel tips? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast The Mamas are not doctors and you should not consider this medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before making any medical decisions for your little ones!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Dear Mama, Dream with me.  Can you imagine a world with a Black midwife in every family, in every community, easily accessible, at our fingertips, a world in which birth choices aren't controlled by capitalism, a world in which the birth practices that Black women used to literally birth this country are honored, a world in which they are revered, a world in which Black midwives could practice the full scope of reproductive health and reproductive choices are respected, a world in which Black mothers don't fear death in the midst of giving birth, experience it with fully joy and bodily autonomy.  It's Black Maternal Health Week and we are grateful for the opportunity to sit with two people invested in building that world: Jamarah Amani, founder of National Black Midwives Alliance & cofounder of Southern Birth Justice Network & filmmaker K. Sanderson  In this episode we're talking: 

It's Black Maternal Health Week and the Mamas have brought in Kimberly  Durdin who is a Licensed Midwife, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator and Doula Trainer, Plus she's  a mother of six and grandmother of five! She and business partner Allegra Hill are co-owners and co-founders of Kindred Space LA, South LA's only Black-owned Birth Center and hub for midwifery care, doula support and training, lactation consulting, education, parenting support group, enrichment and movement. So needless to say, she knows a thing or two about maternal health! Kim is here to give us some of the details about birthing that we just don't know. Things like the difference between a doula and a midwife, or what's better pain meds or natural? Should we as Black women be avoiding hospital births? We're not saying Kim has all the answers, but this is definitely a starting place for anyone who is asking questions!If you're interested in finding out more about Black Maternal Health Week you can click HEREMake sure you check out and support Kindred Space LA and if you're looking for more resources check out the Irth Appthis is not medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before making any medical decisionsAlright Mama's Den community what did you learn about maternal health this episode? What do you still have questions about? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

You've asked and our Mama's are here to answer! That's right it's listener question time, and y'all are getting straight to the point this time around. An anonymous listener in Chicago wants to know if it's wrong to cut off a bad friend? Crys_Shine (c'mon Instagram handle!) in Wilmington, DE wants to know how to handle tantrums. A friend (or foe) from Codie's home state of Texas wants to know just how far each one of our Mamas would go to stand up for their kids, and more! Alright Mama's Den community do you have questions for our Mamas that you want answered in a future episode? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Hey Mamas! We've got a bit of a different situation this morning. Felicia is out doing mom duties and Melanie is tending to a house emergency so Ashley's best friend Tiffany O. aka Kyla's mom to help keep the Mama's Den going! Tiffany and Ashley have known each other since they were toddlers in Columbus, OH. However, their friendship truly started in high school just so you all know how long their bond goes back! PLUS their daughters have been best friends since out of the womb. Tiff and Ashley have been there for each other for just about every major milestone, including the unexpected loss of their siblings which has the ladies wondering are they in a space of thriving or surviving with the loss of their loved ones? This is one of those conversations that reminds us why we love our good friends! Especially our Mama friends. Alright Mama's Den community, we talked about all the things today. Do your little ones have a life long best friend? Are you learning to process grief? Maybe you're hiding in the coat rack at Target while trying to give your teenager some independence. Let us know how you've told them about their bodies over at  @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mamas, Felicia has a new experience with Zen and she needs to know if the rest of y'all raising little boys have experienced it...Morning wood.Don't laugh! Okay laugh a little, but today we are talking through it all! What do you tell your children when they first have those natural experiences? Is there a right time or a wrong time to talk to your children about their bodies? Have you been thinking about having this talk with your children since before you even had them like Codie? (She even read a whole article to try and prep herself)Plus, Melanie has finally watched a bit of the Parent Test and she's got some thoughts. Alright Mama's Den community, do your kids know about their parts? Let us know how you've told them about their bodies over at  @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

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Codie's best friend Kim is in town (and Felicia is out for the day) and the Mamas have all the questions about building a career before children. As you may (or may not know) our Mamas all had their children very quickly into their relationships/marriages. Kim and her husband, however, waited five years before having a child. What is it like to have children after climbing the corporate ladder? Do relationships stay the same? Get stronger? Fall apart?  We ain't got all the answers, but Kim is here to share her personal story and we are fascinated. Alright Mama's Den community, did you start your career before or after starting kids? Did anything change? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Have y'all seen this Chelsea Handler video that's been going around? She basically breaks down "A Day of a Childless Woman" in a hilarious way, but had the milquetoast men of Fox News foaming at the mouth. Even though it's none of their business, it does have the ladies wondering "Is it okay for women to NOT want children?" Meaning, do we respect women who make the decision to not start a family enough? Moreover, what's the decision like to decide to not want anymore children once you've had some? We're deep diving into many facets of motherhood today, and one thing remains clear, there is no wrong answer. (Except from those men on Fox News. They don't know shit) Alright Mama's Den community is everyone meant to be a mom? Is it okay for the single ladies to be loud and proud about NOT having kids? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Would you let your child wave in the air like they just don't care? Did you know that is part of a type of parenting style? Listen, Ashley and Felicia have been watching this parenting show that has them wondering all the things. Is there one "good" type of parenting style? Should we as parents only stick to one way? Have we been to strict with our kids? Listen in as the Mamas discuss not only their parenting styles, but how it has evolved as they had more children. Alright Mama's Den community what is your parenting style? Has it changed over time? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

A friendly conversation about Ashley's home makeover quickly  turns into how does one go about protecting the home? More importantly would any of the ladies get a gun? It's a question that is heated, genuine, and touches on not only the necessity for some, but the real fears, and the situations that have had the ladies think twice about their opinions. This is a conversation that goes there, and we definitely want to hear from you all afterwards!Alright Mama's Den community what do you do to keep your home safe? Would you get a gun? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Valentine's Day is tomorrow and the ladies of the Mamas Den are ready thanks to the help of one Felicia La Tour! Listen in to hear how the Mamas do Valentine's Day with their children, how it's evolved over time, love languages, expectations of their partners, and some last minute pick ups you can grab if you're trying to scramble to put something together for this micro holiday! Alright Mama's Den community what do you do with your little ones for Valentines Day? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Welcome back to the Den Mamas! We know you've been waiting for us to come back and we're recharged and ready to get back to talking about all of the things. We didn't know a better way bring us back in than by answering some of your questions! What should one do when a co-parent ain't acting right? What's Black History month like in Canada? and a shout out to all the Aunties! (We love our Aunties here!) Alright Mama's Den community what have you missed the most? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mamas, Aunties, Ladies, and even the Fellas....we're NOT back! BUT we know that you've been feenin worse than Jodeci for NEW Mama's Den episodes so we wanted to drop a special episode to help get you through the weekend. In this very special episode, the Mamas share how these kids have been keeping them on their toes. What does it look like to keep going when everything seems to be going wrong? Plus, what makes every single one of the ladies cry mid episode?  What moments have had you stuck between Faith or Fear? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comHave a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode!========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Dr. Lyneia Richardson discusses common traumatic pregnancy and childbirth experiences of Black women and themes around mothering as a Black woman in America; suggestions on how helping professionals can best provide a supportive space of healing for this population is also discussed. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Note: This episode uses various terms to describe people who gestate and chestfeed, including terms like women, mothering, breastfeeding, childbirthing people, etc. Please note that the terminology to describe child birthing people is continually evolving; we encourage use of lexicon that is specific to each individual and his/her/their self-identification. We also want to note that this episode includes discussion of medical emergencies and traumatic experiences relating to childbirth.

In this episode, we share some behind-the-scenes moments/audio of the grounding that helps us connect before we begin and focus on and be fully present before we begin each episode.   Church Announcements:  Responsive Reading: Black Mama Magic Card 28: I Am Supported At All Times Black Mama Magic Card 36: What About the Rest Black Mama Magic Card 41: The Wait Is Over Dem Black Mamas Magic Evermore Box  The intention of this box is for Black Mamas to honor the light within themselves.  The items inside the Magic Evermore box will prepare Black mamas to soak up all the energy of the sun all summer and remind them of the importance of documenting themselves, the power to manifest the life you want, and to soften and pour into yourself when your mothership hits rough waters. Items inside: ☀️Full Black Mama Magic Card Deck ☀️Incense from Smell Good Spa ☀️Mama Magic: Evermore Picture Frame ☀️Postcards ☀️Gratitude Jar ☀️Herbs: Jasmine, Eucalyptus, & Lavender ☀️An investment in yourself and in Dem Black Mamas Podcast. When you invest in us, you are investing in a platform curated by three women actively creating spaces of healing, creativity & liberation. Order by the 25th of each month to receive the following month.   Magic Makers Workshops REGISTER NOW!, Writing Workshop: I AM: Writing an Artist/Personal Statement & Cover Letter, Sunday, November 20th, 6pmET Crystal Producing 2022 Birth & Breastfeeding Conference Presented by Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, Monday, October 3rd - Wednesday, October 5th   NeKisha: Say Less: A virtual BIPOC silent co-working space  1st Monday 8amET-11amET Link To Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87843521969 3rd Monday 8pmPT-11pmPT Link To Join:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512076376 Thea: The Grateful Body: Expansion Retreat, November 3rd - November 6th New Episodes of Shaping the Shift, The Love Series OUT NOW! Books Mentioned in This Episode: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Episodes related to his episode or mentioned in this episode:  DBM Episode 41: Surrender, Worthiness & Learning From Our Children featuring Precious Bivings  

Church Announcements:  Responsive Reading Black Mama Magic Card 33: I Trust All Of Me Dem Black Mamas Magic Evermore Box  The intention of this box is for Black Mamas to honor the light within themselves.  The items inside the Magic Evermore box will prepare Black mamas to soak up all the energy of the sun all summer and remind them of the importance of documenting themselves, the power to manifest the life you want, and to soften and pour into yourself when your mothership hits rough waters. Items inside: ☀️Full Black Mama Magic Card Deck ☀️Incense from Smell Good Spa ☀️Mama Magic: Evermore Picture Frame ☀️Postcards ☀️Gratitude Jar ☀️Herbs: Jasmine, Eucalyptus, & Lavender ☀️An investment in yourself and in Dem Black Mamas Podcast. When you invest in us, you are investing in a platform curated by three women actively creating spaces of healing, creativity & liberation. Order by the 25th of each month to receive the following month.   Crystal & NeKisha are presenting at the 2022 Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute, September 17-18 Theme: Building for Liberation: Centering Black Mamas, Black Families and Black Systems of Care Virtual Tickets are still available.  Link to register: https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhc22/ Magic Makers Workshops REGISTER NOW!, Writing Workshop: I AM: Writing an Artist/Personal Statement & Cover Letter, Sunday, October 23rd, 6pmET   Crystal Producing 2022 Birth & Breastfeeding Conference Presented by Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, Monday, October 3rd - Wednesday, October 5th NeKisha: Melanated Mammary Atlas Celebrates ONE YEAR!! Created by our very own NeKisha Killings, the Melanated Mammary Atlas® is your portal to a world of images displaying mammary related conditions on Asian, Indigenous, Black and Brown folks. We feature the first and only cache of images of this type available for viewing and constantly updated by health professionals and the public. United States Lactation Consultant Association Conference, September 22nd-24th Say Less: A virtual BIPOC silent co-working space  1st Monday 8amET-11amET Link To Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87843521969 3rd Monday 8pmPT-11pmPT Link To Join:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512076376 Thea: The Grateful Body: Expansion Retreat, November 3rd - November 6th New Episodes of Shaping the Shift, The Love Series OUT NOW! Link to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej5zja5n9113cb65&oseq=&c=&ch= Creative Consulting w/ Crystal:  Books: Episodes related to his episode or mentioned in this episode:    

#DearMama, where do we belong? Where can we be safe? Where can we be brave? Where can our children thrive? Where can we be? These are questions that more and more Black mothers are searching beyond the borders of America for answers to. Today, we explore these questions with daughter of the diaspora, Parthenia Luke. A descendant of formerly enslaved Black folks who left America in the late 1800s for Liberia, we have a raw, honest, and real conversation about what it means for Black Americans to leave America, and what it means for our children and us to stay.  For full show notes visit our website demblackmamas.com and follow us on YouTube.  New video version of our podcast drop September 1st! Church Announcements/Prayer Requests/Praise Reports: Responsive Reading: Black Mama Magic Card #11 - "Magic is real. You are proof." Crystal:  Magic Evermore Box: https://bit.ly/magicevermore The intention of this box is for Black Mamas to honor the light within themselves.  The items inside the Magic Evermore box will prepare Black mamas to soak up all the energy of the sun all summer and remind them of the importance of documenting themselves, the power to manifest the life you want, and to soften and pour into yourself when your mothership hits rough waters. Items inside: ☀️Full Black Mama Magic Card Deck ☀️Manifestation crystals ☀️Incense from Smell Good Spa ☀️Mama Magic: Evermore Picture Frame ☀️Postcards ☀️Gratitude Jar ☀️Herbs: Jasmine, Eucalyptus, & Lavender ☀️An investment in yourself and in Dem Black Mamas Podcast. When you invest in us, you are investing in a platform curated by three women actively creating spaces of healing, creativity & liberation. Thea: Join Thea for Sacred Sundays by texting SACRED to 213.377.1827 & Choose your own adventure NeKisha: New Website for Nikki & Nikki Lactation Career Consultants: https://www.nikkiandnikkiibclc.org/ Say Less: A virtual BIPOC silent co-working space  1st Monday 8amET-11amET Link To Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87843521969 3rd Monday 8pmPT-11pmPT Link To Join:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512076376 Mac & Cheese: For today's mac and cheese, we are speaking to Parthenia Luke. Parthenia is a social worker by passion and profession. She's passionate about social justice as it pertains to the human right to be and to belong. As an emerging scholar working towards a PhD in social work, she aims to shed light on the long-term implications of gentrification, especially for individual residents and for entire communities. Her passions carry into her work as an instructor in higher education, where she advises administrators and leads efforts to promote a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable experience for graduate and undergraduate students. We dig in deep into our mac and cheese today as we discuss her challenges in social justice work, Liberia, her family's history, and what Black mamas can learn about liberation beyond borders. Invest in us! ​​Invest in a platform curated by 3 Black women actively cultivating spaces rooted in healing, creativity, and liberation for Black mamas. Help us continue to be #BlackMamaBuilt. Don't just listen, subscribe Share with at least one person Follow us on any social media platform @demblackmamaspodcast Engage through social media comments, DM us or email with questions magic@demblackmamas.com Join our email list Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/demblackmamas Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/demblackmamaspodcast One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/demblackmamas

This episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast is all about the realities of black maternal health here in the US, and what we can do to spark change! I actually put this article out last year, but I wanted to re-release it this week in honor of Black Maternal Health Week 2022. to spark any kind of change surrounding racism in healthcare (and specifically in black maternal health) I truly believe that awareness is the first step.