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The Mama's Den

The Mama's Den

By: Black Love Podcast Network
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Welcome to The Mama's Den! This podcast features R&B singer Melanie Fiona, writer Ashley Chea, and Black Love founder Codie Elaine Oliver - 3 mamas with 9 kids between them - having honest conversations about life, love, and all the messy, magical moments of motherhood and sisterhood. Every week, they’re keeping it real with stories, laughs, lessons, and a little advice that hopefully helps you with your journey in raising kids. This is the show the Mamas wish they had before becoming moms. So whether you’re a mama, daddy, auntie, uncle, or part of the village - tap into The Mama’s Den. They got you!2022-2023 Black Love Inc. Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • RUN IT BACK Secure Relationships with Your Kids, Partners, and Parents
    Jul 14 2025

    We are running it back to this fun conversation from 2023....We all know social media sparks a lot of conversations these days. So Codie, Ashley, and Melanie are giving their opinions about a post shared on Instagram that listed 5 things parents should do if they want to have a secure relationship with their children. The Mamas also talk about holding space for their children’s emotions and reflect on their relationships with their own mothers.

    Mama's Den Village, do you agree with the 5 steps of having a secure relationship with your child? Do you have another step you would add to the conversation? Let us know your point of view over at podcasts@blacklove.com. PLUS you can always hit us up over on Instagram at @themamasdenpodcast

    Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    32 mins
  • Sleep Training for Newborns (and the Whole Family) with Brandi Jordan
    Jul 7 2025

    Is your kid’s bedtime routine a sweet dream…or a beautiful nightmare? In this episode, the Mamas are joined by Brandi Jordan - pediatric sleep specialist, postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and professional baby whisperer. Brandi breaks down how sleep actually works, from healthy newborn sleep habits to setting boundaries with big kids who still crawl into your bed. She talks about dream feeds, developmental milestones, co-sleeping vs. the cry-it-out method, and how to create the right environment for restful sleep - for your little ones and yourself. Because yes, Village, your sleep matters too.

    Check out Brandi’s agency - The Cradle Company, her podcast "Dear Doula", and follow her on Instagram @brandi_jordan_official for more tips.

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    We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.

    Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    48 mins
  • A Mama’s Den Reintroduction, Part 2: Going From Four Mamas to Three
    Jun 30 2025

    A few weeks ago, we dropped Mama’s Den Reintroduction Part 1 - if you missed it, go run that back! In Part 2, we pick up where we left off…but this time, we’re officially down one Mama. Codie, Ashley, and Melanie open up about Felicia’s decision to step away from the show to pursue her next chapter (we love you and love this for you, Fee!). The Mamas also get real about where they are now - juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth - while doing their best to choose joy and lean on community. If you’re out here doing the best with what you’ve got, this is your reminder: joy is still on the table.

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    We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.

    Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

    ________________________

    LOVE BLACK LOVE?

    Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s...

    For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com

    Follow

    Facebook: blacklovedoc

    Instagram: blacklove

    Tiktok: blackloveinc

    #BlackLoveDoc

    #blacklove

    #blacklovemagic

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    50 mins

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