The Pickup Line

Gloria Jean Inc
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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

  1. 3D AGO

    Love the Child More Than You Hate the Ex

    Co-parenting isn’t about control it’s about your responsibility. In this episode, we talk about high effort parenting, letting go of resentment after a breakup, and why you can’t force someone to show up as a parent. From therapy and self-sufficiency to boundaries with exes and new partners, this is a real conversation about protecting kids not egos. 0:00 – Don’t Force Someone to Be a Parent 1:10 – Loving the Child Regardless of the Relationship 4:30 – High Effort vs Low Effort Parenting 6:55 – Best Co-Parenting Decisions for the Kids 9:35 – Helping Kids Find Their Interests 11:30 – You Can’t Teach Someone to Be a Dad 14:30 – Don’t Turn Your Child Against the Other Parent 17:35 – Moving Past Hurt & Anger 21:25 – New Partners & Boundaries 23:20 – It’s Not the Child’s Job to Maintain the Relationship 29:15 – Respect Is High Effort Parenting 31:30 – It Takes a Village To Raise A Child 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    35 min

  2. MAR 5

    Stop Being Desperate for a Man

    Men, parenting, accountability, dating, and protecting kids is all connected. In this episode, we talk about raising boys, self-control, mental health, single motherhood, and why we keep avoiding hard conversations about responsibility. From supporting women to holding predators accountable, this one doesn’t tiptoe around anything. 0:00 – Men & Self-Control Around Women and Kids 3:10 – Are You Desperate for a Man? 7:25 – Explaining the State of the World to Our Kids 14:30 – Accountability for Sexual Crimes 17:50 – Mental Health & Trauma at Home 20:20 – Parents Make Mistakes Too 23:05 – Overcompensating as a Single Mom 25:05 – Women Supporting Women 25:33 – Boys & Vulnerability 27:10 – Can a Woman Teach a Man to Be a Man? 28:00 – Black Women Aren’t Bitter 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    40 min

  3. FEB 19

    What Age Should You Allow Your Kids to Date?

    Teen dating isn’t what it used to be and social media is changing everything. In this episode, we talk about parenting in the digital age, when kids should start dating, the impact of social media on teen depression, and why many teens are learning about love online instead of at home. 1:45 – Different Parenting Styles & Dating Rules 2:30 – What Age Should Kids Start Dating? 3:40 – Not Making Dating a Priority 4:10 – Why Teens Should Stay Off Dating Apps 6:15 – Teaching Kids How They Deserve to Be Loved 9:00 – Parents Setting the Standard at Home 11:50 – Creating a Safe Space After Breakups 16:15 – Teen Depression & Social Media 18:20 – Kids Seeing Too Much Online Too Early 20:45 – When Kids Get Advice From Social Media Instead of Parents 27:10 – Wanting a Relationship vs Needing One 29:40 – Breaking Generational Curses 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    32 min

  4. FEB 12

    College Isn't The ONLY Option

    Parenting is shifting and not everyone agrees with where it’s headed. Are we preparing kids for life or for a system that’s changing? Let’s talk about it. 0:00 – Parenting in 2026: Why Everything Feels Different 1:10 – Being Open to Your Kids’ Music & Self-Expression 3:40 – Healthy Co-Parenting & Kids Spending Time With Both Parents 6:20 – Choosing Motherhood Over Career: The Modern Mom Debate 9:15 – Teacher Pay, Burnout & The Education System 12:45 – Kids, Screen Time & Why We Aren’t Meant to Sit Inside All Day 15:30 – Trade School vs College: Is a Degree Still Worth It? 18:50 – Montessori Education & Alternative Schooling 22:00 – What Kids Actually Need to Thrive Today 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    31 min

  5. FEB 5

    We Need to Talk About Men, Power, and Emotional Responsibility

    Do celebrity relationships influence how we see love and family? We watch celebrity relationships play out in public, but they often reflect what’s happening in real life. In this episode, we talk about what relationships like the Beckhams, Shannon Sharpe’s, and The Game & Shaniece reveal about parenting, emotional accountability, power, and why “hurt people hurt people” keeps showing up. This isn’t gossip it’s about patterns, responsibility, and what we can learn from watching closely. 00:47 – Todays Political Climate 09:43 – Why values matter more than political parties 15:37 – Shannon Sharpe & transitional parent-child relationships 17:15 – Why men try to keep access without accountability 18:00 – How men co-sign each other’s behavior 19:04 – Michelle Obama on Call Her Daddy  19:21 – Why women need older women for guidance 21:08 – “Hurt people hurt people” explained 23:29 – What the Beckham family shows us about partnership 32:15 – Managing emotions instead of avoiding them 34:43 – The Game,  Shaniece, & Evelyn  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    45 min

  6. JAN 29

    Men Cheat When Women Are Exhausted

    Motherhood reshapes identity in ways no one prepares you for. In this episode, we explore what happens to marriages and partnerships when women carry the majority of caregiving from a young age with little rest, recognition, or support. From the early years of motherhood to long term burnout, we examine how imbalance, unmet expectations, and chronic fatigue impact intimacy, connection, and fidelity. 00:14 — Parenting Since the Age of 22 03:44 — Faith, Responsibility, and Staying Power 06:11 — Working Mothers and Chronic Exhaustion 06:24 — Traditional Roles and Unequal Labor 07:31 — Two-Parent Homes and Missed Expectations 09:06 — Why Mothers Rarely Get True Time Off 10:34 — Community, Support, and Stress Reduction 11:36 — Money, Allowance, and Financial Pressure 17:07 — Burnout Over Time: What Changes 21:16 — How Exhaustion Impacts Intimacy 26:18 — Identity Loss and Resentment 30:26 — How Children Understand Their Parents’ Relationship 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    37 min

  7. JAN 22

    How To Know If You're A Helicopter Mom

    In this episode, moms react to WILD reddit stories that touch on controlling parents, being kicked out by your mother, postpartum depression, resentment toward partners, parenting regret, and whether childhood trauma should influence adult relationship choices. This is a judgment-free conversation centered on wisdom, accountability, and compassion especially for mothers navigating guilt, fear, and generational cycles. 00:40 Story 1: She’s 18 Why Are Her Parents Still Controlling Her? 5:05- Story 2: Her Mother Kicked Her Out… Where Is She Supposed to Go? 10:11 Story 3: I Love My Child But I Regret Some of My Parenting Choices 14:06 Story 4: Should Women Stay in Dysfunctional Relationships Because of Childhood Trauma? 18:26 Story 5: Postpartum Made Me Resent My Husband  Is That Normal? 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    26 min

  8. JAN 15

    Family Estrangement: When Is It Okay to Walk Away?

    In this episode, we have a necessary conversation about parents abandoning their children, adult children going no-contact, and why so many kids grow up feeling emotionally unseen. We unpack how social media contributes to kids self-diagnosing mental health issues, the long-term effects of inconsistent parenting, and why accountability from parents matters more than apologies. 00:03 – How Social Media Is Causing Kids to Self-Diagnose Mental Health 00:21 – Forgiving Your Parent While Acknowledging the Harm 02:24 – Creating a Safe Emotional Space for Your Children 03:03 – How Talk Shows Shaped How We View Family Trauma (Oprah, Dr. Phil, Iyanla) 03:59 – Why Churches Are Built Around Family Dynamics 04:21 – Having a Child vs Actually Being a Parent 05:34 – Why Parents Must Work Harder to Maintain Relationships With Their Kids 07:00 – The Long-Term Effects of Kids Self-Diagnosing Online 07:40 – How Inconsistent Parenting Impacts Children Long Term 09:38 – Forgiving Your Parent Without Repeating the Cycle 15:25 – Teaching Kids Emotional Regulation Instead of Punishment 17:49 – Why Social Media Is Not Real Life for Kids 20:02 – Parents Taking Accountability for Emotional Damage 23:35 – Learning to Lean on Family Instead of Isolation 31:18 – Protecting Your Children From Emotional Neglect 32:23 – Married Moms Can Still Feel Like Single Parents 33:23 – The Reality of Absent Parents 34:40 – Teaching Kids Autonomy Without Emotional Abandonment 36:31 – When Kids Start Asking “Why” Later in Life 37:20 – Why Listening to Your Children Changes Everything 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    43 min
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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Gloria Jean Inc
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pickup Line
  • Show Website
    The Pickup Line

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