Mama's Playground

Darlene & Monica
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We’re Darlene and Monica, two moms in our 40s talking about motherhood, relationships, random stuff, important stuff and “What would you do?” situations that get everyone talking. Think of us as your two best friends: here to share, listen, laugh, and never judge.Come as you are, say what’s on your mind, and hang out with us.See you at the playground!

  1. 18h ago

    The Older We Get, the Less We Care!

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Another birthday, another year older… and a whole lot of realizations! 🥂🎂 As Darlene celebrates turning 49, we're talking about getting older, letting go of fear, protecting our peace, and finally doing the things we've been putting off. From motherhood and relationships to friendships, regrets, and rediscovering ourselves, this conversation reminds us that life is happening NOW. So grab your coffee (or a glass of bubbly!) and join us for some laughs, honest conversations, and a little birthday wisdom. 💗 What's one thing you wish you'd learned sooner? See you at the playground! 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  2. Oct 7

    Would Your Child Do the Right Thing When You’re Not There?

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! How early should we start teaching our kids to speak up when something feels wrong? In this episode of Mama’s Playground, a disturbing story involving allegations at Cornell University leads us into a bigger conversation about parenting, consent, peer pressure, friendship, and raising kids who know when to speak up. Our kids may be young, but the foundation starts now. How do we teach them that following a friend doesn’t make something right, that it’s okay to walk away, and that sometimes being a good friend means speaking up? We also look back at our own younger years, the friends who looked out for us, and why lessons like the “buddy system” can matter so much—especially as our kids grow up and become more independent. Eventually, we won’t be there to make the decisions for them. We can only hope we’ve raised them to know right from wrong, protect themselves and others, and have the courage to speak up. Join us for an honest—and sometimes scary—conversation about raising good humans in a world we can’t always protect them from. 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  3. Sep 30

    Your Best Friend’s Husband Is Cheating… Do You Tell Her?

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! What would you do if you found out your best friend’s husband was cheating—and you had proof? Do you tell her immediately, confront him first, or stay out of it? We’re debating what we would do, sharing real-life stories, and asking the ultimate friendship question: Would you tell her? Tell us what YOU would do in the comments! 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  4. Sep 23

    The Child Sitting Next to Yours Could Be Hungry

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Childhood hunger doesn't always look the way we expect. In this episode of Mama's Playground, we sit down with Mariana Joyal from No Kid Hungry to talk about the families quietly struggling with rising food costs, why school meals matter, and the resources available to parents who need support. It's a conversation about breaking the stigma, helping our communities, and making sure every child has access to the food they need to learn and thrive. www.nokidhungry.org 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  5. Sep 16

    When Did We Stop Flirting With Our Spouses?

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! When did we stop flirting with our spouses? 😂 This week, we’re talking about what happens to the butterflies, date nights and intimacy once marriage, kids, exhaustion and everyday life take over — and why keeping that spark alive takes a little more effort than it used to. 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  6. Sep 9

    Oversharing, Brain Fog & ADHD

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Are we experiencing ADHD, perimenopause, mom brain… or all three? Today we get real about ADHD in women over 40 (like us!), having a thousand tabs open in our brains, oversharing, mom guilt, raising confident kids, and finally learning not to care so much about what people think. Plus, a quick revisit on the controversial Lindsay Clancy case and the complicated conversation around mental health and motherhood. 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  7. Sep 2

    Social Media, Mom Guilt & the Pressure to Keep Up

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Hello and Welcome to this episode.  So, social media has changed the way we shop, parent, compare ourselves, raise our kid, and even what we consider “normal.” From perfect lunchboxes and expensive fitness trends to beauty products, screen time, mom guilt and the pressure to keep up, we’re asking: how much of what we want and do is actually us… and how much came from our feed? Plus, we look back at growing up before smartphones and talk about what we hope our kids don’t lose along the way. 🎙️ Join us for a funny, honest conversation about social media, motherhood, technology and trying to stay connected in a world that never stops scrolling. What has social media convinced YOU is normal? 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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

  8. Aug 26

    Everyone Thinks They’re the Jury: The Lindsey Clancy Case & Mental Health

    Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we have a difficult conversation about motherhood, mental health, postpartum struggles, and the Lindsey Clancy case. We talk about the danger of judging people from social media, what happens when moms ask for help, and why sometimes two things can be true at the same time. We also talk about the pressure moms face, the mental health system, and why we never really know what someone is going through behind closed doors.  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 TikTok: @mamasplaygroundpodcast                                                                     Facebook: Mama’s Playground Podcast Thanks for hanging out with us!  Be happy,  Darlene & Monica

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We’re Darlene and Monica, two moms in our 40s talking about motherhood, relationships, random stuff, important stuff and “What would you do?” situations that get everyone talking. Think of us as your two best friends: here to share, listen, laugh, and never judge.Come as you are, say what’s on your mind, and hang out with us.See you at the playground!

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  • Creator
    Darlene & Monica
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mama's Playground
  • Show Website
    Mama's Playground