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The Mama's Den

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4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this BRAND NEW episode, the mamas are talking about self scrutiny and the public scrutiny of women - Yes, we're talking about Ayesha Curry. But we are also talking about Codie's eldest's recent birthday, Ashley's anniversary, and the realities of all the mamas still being in transition. As always - this is a safe space. We all deserve the space and grace to grow, evolve, and speak our truth. So bring your mom guilt and insecurities and let's worth through them together! REMEMBER: If you're in Atlanta on November 3rd, come see The Mamas live! https://citywinery.com/atlanta/events/the-mamas-den-podcast-live-6vpkv0 ________________________ Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas on Instagram: The Mama's Den - @themamasdenpodcast Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona

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0:00.0	The internet is not your friend all the time. And sometimes people get on here and they talk. I'm on TV talking like, it's just you and me. Shout out to Kanye. You know, like, it's like, never shout out for Kanye. Listen, I, listen. Oh, man. Wise way, no, how's way. I quoted him. Okay, close parentheses. Close quotations. Kanye West. Okay. That's a good quotes, though.
0:24.5	You know, he's like, House way. And I quoted him. Okay, close parentheses. Close quotations.
0:21.6	That's some good quotes though.
0:23.6	You know, he's a little,
0:25.6	good quotes, okay?
0:26.6	Okay, but what I'm saying is talking and Cody, this goes back to what you do too as well
0:31.6	with Black Love.
0:32.6	Like, anytime you open up about your marriage on the internet. It is tricky, tricky waters.
0:40.0	What's up, y'all? It's Ashley.
0:41.6	I'm Melanie. And I'm Cody.
0:43.2	And this is the Mama's Den.
0:45.4	Where motherhood needs real talk.
0:47.3	We talk about life, love, and all the stuff we're not supposed to say out loud,
0:51.1	even though we'd be thinking it.
0:52.2	Whether you're raising kids or a part of the village, this is a space for you. Let's get into it. Happy Monday, Mamas. Happy Mamas day. Look at me. Mamas Day Mondays. Okay. Happy Mamas Dend Mondays. Mamas Dend Mondays. And the reality is Today is not Monday as we're recording
1:11.7	No, it's my anniversary
1:13.2	Oh, go
1:14.6	Go off, sis
1:16.3	Hey, hey
1:17.1	Anniversary
1:18.6	How many years is this
1:20.2	Ashley Seron Nicole
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