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Mama's Playground

Mama's Playground

By: Darlene & Monica
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We’re two Spanglish-speaking moms in our 40s, figuring out motherhood, life, and everything in between. Think of us as your girlfriends on the playground—laughing, venting, and keeping it real about the joys (and chaos) of parenting, relationships, mental health, and finding balance.

We love connecting with people from all cultures, perspectives, and walks of life, and we believe every story has something to teach us. Some days we nail it, most days we don’t—but we’re all in this together.

So grab your cafecito, pull up a swing, and join us as we talk about the beautiful, messy, hilarious journey of life and motherhood. 💕

We’d love to hear from you—send us your feedback, stories, or episode ideas. See you at the playground!

✨ Be Happy,
Darlene & Monica

© 2025 Mama's Playground
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Episodes
  • REPLAY: Unconditional Love Hits Different When You’re a Parent
    Dec 24 2025

    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

    In this replay episode of Mama’s Playground, Darlene and Monica open their hearts and share what it really means to love your children — the fear, the worry, the joy, the anxiety, and the overwhelming desire to protect them at all costs.

    We talk about:
    • The mama bear instinct 🐻
    • Loving your kids without conditions
    • The fear of seeing them hurt
    • Overprotecting vs letting them grow
    • Parenting guilt, anxiety & worry
    • Why your child will always be your baby — no matter their age

    This episode is a dedication to our children and to every parent who loves deeply, worries constantly, and shows up every single day.

    If you’re a parent, this one will hit home 🤍



    Support the show

    Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.

    🎥 Want to watch this episode? Find us on YouTube: Mama’s Playground and Spotify.

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and stay connected!

    💌 We’d love your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.

    📲 Connect with us:
    IG: @mamas.playground
    Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast

    Thanks for hanging out with us!


    Be happy,
    Darlene & Monica

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    35 mins
  • REPLAY: Beating the Holiday Blues: Real Talk About Stress, Joy & Me Time
    Dec 17 2025

    The holidays are supposed to be joyful… so why do so many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even sad?

    In this rerun of Mama’s Playground, Darlene and Monica get real about the holiday blues — from time flying by too fast, to parenting pressure, comparison on social media, hosting stress, and forgetting to take care of ourselves.

    We talk about:
    • Why holiday stress hits moms hard
    • Letting go of “perfect” traditions
    • Elf on the Shelf chaos 😅
    • Doing something different this year
    • Prioritizing me time without guilt
    • Why you don’t have to wait until January to start over

    If you’ve ever felt drained during the most “wonderful” time of the year — this episode is for you 🤍

    Support the show

    Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.

    🎥 Want to watch this episode? Find us on YouTube: Mama’s Playground and Spotify.

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and stay connected!

    💌 We’d love your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.

    📲 Connect with us:
    IG: @mamas.playground
    Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast

    Thanks for hanging out with us!


    Be happy,
    Darlene & Monica

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    28 mins
  • REPLAY: Tips on Awakening the Woman in You with TV and Radio personality Roxana Garcia
    Dec 10 2025

    *** It's Christmas time and we Mamas are Taking a Holiday Break, so we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes with one of our favorite people!

    Because sometimes we forget the woman we are, In this episode we’re talking about how to find her again—between mom duties, marriage, and everything in between.

    Joining us is TV & Radio star Roxana Garcia, dropping tips on keeping your confidence, sensuality, and spark alive—both for yourself and your relationship.

    Expect laughs, spicy advice, and a few celebratory toasts 🍷… sip sip! Come hang out with us at the Playground.

    Connect with Roxana:

    • IG: @roxanagarciatv
    • Radio: Tardes Calientes on Amor 107.5 FM, 3–7 PM ET (Miami/Broward FL & Uforia Radio)
    • TV: El News Cafe (UniMás and Univision Miami

    CREDIT
    Video/Audio Production: IG: @sevillagroupstudio

    Support the show

    Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.

    🎥 Want to watch this episode? Find us on YouTube: Mama’s Playground and Spotify.

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and stay connected!

    💌 We’d love your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.

    📲 Connect with us:
    IG: @mamas.playground
    Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast

    Thanks for hanging out with us!


    Be happy,
    Darlene & Monica

    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
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