Mama's Playground
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
Episodes
64 episodes
It’s Not the Monsters We Fear Anymore
The monsters have changed. These days, they look more like mom guilt, worries about technology, and fears of losing the bond with our kids.This Halloween, we’re talking about the real things that haunt us — with laughter, love, and plenty o...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:21
Surviving Guilt Trips: When to Say Yes or No
Ever felt guilty for saying “no” to your kids? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, Darlene and Monica dive into the daily parenting struggle of when to say yes, when to hold the line, and how to survive the guilt trips that come with it. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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48:45
10 Life Choices You’ll Regret in 10 Years (If You’re Not Careful)
In this heartfelt episode of Mama’s Playground, Darlene and Monica get real about regrets, life choices, and lessons learned. From career decisions and lost moments with loved ones to the importance of saying “I love you” while you can...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:18
The Secret to Calm, Connected Parenting — with Todd Sarner
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Darlene and Monica sit down with Todd Sarner, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and founder of Transformative Parenting, to explore what it really means to raise emotionally h...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:06
Fall Into Fun: Quizzes, Quick-Fire & Fall Facts
We’re jumping into FALL with cozy chaos and games! We chat Labubus, test our parenting styles, discover which Disney movie family we’re most like, sprint through quick-fire questions, battle a crunchy Fall Facts
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:42
Mom Guilt: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About
In this candid episode of Mama’s Playground, we dive deep into the messy, emotional world of mom guilt. From breastfeeding pressures to screen time struggles, balancing work and family, taking kid-free trips, and even yelling ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:00
What No One Told Us About Motherhood
They say motherhood changes everything—but what about the parts no one warns you about? In this episode, we get real about the advice we were given (and the advice we wish we’d heard sooner) during pregnancy and early motherhood. From the unspo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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43:11
Midlife Crisis: Female Edition
Forget the cliché of the man with the red sports car — midlife crisis isn’t just for men. In this raw and real conversation, we open up about what a woman’s midlife crisis really looks like: questioning your purpose, redefining legacy,...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:30
Motherhood with 20 Tabs Open
If you’ve ever started scrubbing your kitchen only to end up reorganizing your sock drawer, this one’s for you. In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we get real about the chaos of motherhood, ADHD, and anxiety — and how all three can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:24
Unlocking Honest Conversations With Your Kids
Every parent wants to connect with their child, but sometimes the words get in the way. In this episode, we explore how to open up conversations, give our kids the space to share, and choose words that build trust instead of walls. From waiting...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:54
Backpacks & Comebacks: Moms Return to School (and Podcasting)
We’re back after a year-long hiatus—just in time for back-to-school season! In this episode, we get real about the emotional rollercoaster of seeing our kids grow from grade to grade and getting them (and us) back into routine. From endless Wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:52
Flipping the Script: Women Leading the Divorce Charge
The increasing number of women initiating divorce is growing . While traditional gender roles often cast men as the initiators of such decisions, statistics reveal a different reality. What do you think are the reasons behind this trend? <...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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48:03
Celebrating Motherhood! Mama, You're Doing Great!
As Mother's Day approaches, we want to dedicate this episode to those mamma's out there that bust their tushies off on a daily basis to make sure that the kids are healthy, alive and doing what they're supposed to be doing, while loving, loving...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:44
Creating a Fertile Mind & Body with Fertility Coach Kathryn from Badass Fertility
On today's episode we have a special guest, Fertility Coach Kathryn Bregman from Badass Fertility (www.badassfertility.com). Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey or seeking encouragement along the way, tune in and f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:57
Exploring the 9-min Theory & 5 Questions to ask Yourselves as Parents
On today's episode we talk about the 9-minute theory of how you can have great quality time with your children, even when working full-time and on a busy daily schedule. We tend to feel guilty about the amount of time we spend with our ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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27:45
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters!!
There's a secret weapon you might not know you have: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)! From empathetic communication to self-awareness and conflict resolution, we'll unravel the essential components that define emotional intelligence and its relevan...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:33
Community and Connection: Building Friendships in your 40's
Life in your 40s can be a whirlwind of careers, families, and finding "me" time. But how about friendships? How hard can it be to nurture friendships and new connections in your 40s while keeping in touch with your old ones? Join us as we...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:34
Raising GIRLS vs BOYS: Embracing Individuality over Stereotypes
In today’s episode we talk with a friend and mother of girl-boy twins, about the difference of raising both sexes. What if we ignore the gender outdated stereotypes and celebrate the beautiful uniqueness of each individual.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:16
Because Wrinkles Are Just Smile Lines in Disguise!
What are you willing to do and what are you ready to skip when it comes to skincare routine? On today’s episode we talk about how we take care of ourselves in our 40’s. From skincare to sleeping patterns to fillers and botox. Whatever you do … ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:45
What's Your Love Language?
First of all, today marks the one year anniversary of Mama's Playground podcast!! We are so excited and looking forward to a new year of chit chatting, venting and bringing new and real content for our mamas and papas out there!As today...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:40
Hitting Reset: Why It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself (and Find Your Happy!)
We are back!! Welcome to our Season 2!On today's episode we talk about hitting the reset button when you feel you've hit a road block in your life. Maybe your relationship status changed, you moved to a different city, you changed...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:44
Ringing in our Last Episode of 2023!
Ready for the new year? Let's do this! Let's bring it in on the right state of mind. On today's episode we'll be talking about some of our special 2023 moments: from our Podcast launch, travel, relationships, and, of course, some ideas on...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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30:28
Christmas Fun! Debating on some RANDOM questions!
On today's episode we go with the flow, answering some random questions on random stuff. From hot dogs to tacos to super powers and making your bed, come join us for some pre-Christmas fun and venting! We wish you all HAPPY H...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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34:41
Unconditional Parental Love
There is a love so powerful that it transcends all limitations. It is the love we hold for our children, a love that protects them fiercely, embraces them fully, and endures forever. In this episode, we talk about this unconditional bond, explo...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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38:11