Mama's Playground
Darlene & Monica
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About This Podcast
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
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S4E6 Screen Time & The 18 Summers We Get
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we talk about the beautiful chaos of summer — kids in camp, the pressure to make memories, screen time, AI,…
S4E5 When Friendships Change
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!Friendships in your 40s look very different than they did in your 20s. Between kids, careers, marriage, schedules, and simply trying to keep up with…
S4E4 What Would You Do? The Bilingual Parenting Debate
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!One mom went viral after saying she refuses to switch languages when speaking to her kids, even around people who don’t understand.That got us…
S4E3 Why Are We Like This?
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!This episode turned into one of our favorite kinds of conversations—the kind where you start with something fun and end up learning way more about…
S4E2 Are You Burnt Out… or Just Bored?
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!Motherhood (and wifehood!) can feel beautiful… and exhausting at the same time. In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we dive into the difference…
S4E1 You’re Not Lost—You’re Shifting
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!We’re back—and we’re so happy to be here. 💛After taking a break to reset, recharge, and realign, we’re returning with a new energy, a new space, and…
S3E26 Life Update: It’s Been A Lot
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!Life lately has been a lot… emotionally, mentally, and personally. In this episode of Mama’s Playground, we’re catching up and opening up about…
S3E25 REPLAY: Dating, Marriage & Why We Stopped Trying
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!In this replay episode of Mama’s Playground, we get real about the different phases of a relationship — from first impressions and the honeymoon…
S3E24 REPLAY: You’re Not Failing — You’re Mothering
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!That little voice in your head telling you you’re doing it all wrong? Yep — that’s mom guilt, and she is LOUD. From pregnancy to breastfeeding,…
S3E23 REPLAY: Why So Many Women Are Finally Saying “I’m Done”
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!We unpack why women initiate divorce more than men, the role of financial independence, shifting gender roles, and the emotional loneliness many…
S3E22 REPLAY: The Beautiful Shift That Happens in Your 40s
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!In this powerful replay of Mama’s Playground, we go into the beauty, confidence, and clarity that comes with being a woman in your 40s. From deeper…
S3E21 REPLAY: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Parenting
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!n this replay episode, we dive into one of the most important tools we can give our children: emotional intelligence.We talk about how kids learn to…
S3E20 Replay: 20 Life Lessons to Raise Strong, Kind Humans
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!As we close out the year, we’re revisiting one of our most heartfelt conversations.In this replay, we break down 20 important life lessons every…
S3E19 REPLAY: Unconditional Love Hits Different When You’re a Parent
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!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…
S3E18 REPLAY: Beating the Holiday Blues: Real Talk About Stress, Joy & Me Time
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!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…
S3E17 REPLAY: Tips on Awakening the Woman in You with TV and Radio personality Roxana Garcia
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!*** 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…
S3E16 Navigating Holiday Chaos, Traditions, and Scary 80s Dolls
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!Welcome December! It’s the most wonderful—and sometimes stressful—time of the year. In this episode of Mama's Playground, we talk about the reality…
S3E15 What Would You Do? Mom Edition
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!Welcome back to Mama’s Playground! Today’s episode is a fun, raw, What Would You Do Wednesday where we react to real mom-life scenarios — from…
S3E14 The Overparenting Trap (And How to Avoid It)
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!In this week’s raw and honest episode of Mama’s Playground, we dive into the modern struggle nearly every parent faces: are we accidentally…
S3E13 Transforming Schools Through Art: The RAW Project Story
Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU!In this inspiring episode of Mama’s Playground, Monica and Darlene welcome long-time friend Robert De Los Rios, the visionary behind The RAW Project…
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