From #BlackLoveDoc to our tentpole podcast The Mama's Den, the Black Love Summit and BlackLove.com, we aim to be the hub for Black singles and couples lookin…
27:265.5K views · 5mo ago · 27:26
This week, the Mamas are recording from the Happiest Place on Earth! Right in the middle of the tour - while Melanie stayed on the east coast - Codie and Ashley are joined by their families at Disneyland Resort for a special summer check-in filled with laughter, reflections, and a little bit of Disney magic. #Disneyland70
33:237.4K views · 6mo ago · 33:23
Mother’s Day is coming... but what do moms actually want? In this episode, the Mamas get real about the gap between expectation and reality—from breakfast-in-bed moments that still come with responsibility, to the truth that sometimes the best gift is space, rest, and not being needed for a few hours.
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Guest: Certified Nurse Midwife Jyesha
When our guest was born, her mom’s labor was candles, olive oil, and vibes... Unfortunately, we didn’t have the same experience. In this episode of The Mama’s Den, we’re getting honest about our real birth experiences — the beautiful, the unexpected, and the moments that left us questioning everything.
Topics: The birth expectations vs. reality · Meet midwife Jyesha Wren · What midwives actually do · The difference: midwives vs OBs vs doulas · Our real birth stories (the good + the hard) · When care feels dismissive or rushed
47:473.8K views · 6mo ago · 47:47
Did you know Medi-Cal now covers doula services in California? It's Black Maternal Health Week so doula leaders Khefri Riley and Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson joined us in The Mama's Den to break down everything mothers and families need to know about doulas, maternal health, and how to access support through Medi-Cal.
32:189K views · 6mo ago · 32:18
This conversation? It’s deeper than surgery. This week on The Mama’s Den, we’re talking about the mental warfare of body image—the quiet, constant battle so many women face in their own minds. Melanie and Codie open up about their decision to get tummy tucks—not from a place of vanity alone, but from a place of healing, functionality, identity, and finally choosing themselves.
47:265.4K views · 7mo ago · 47:26
Guest: Mickey Guyton
What does it really mean to “do it all”... and at what cost? In this powerful episode of The Mama’s Den, the Mamas sit down with Mickey Guyton—Grammy-nominated country artist, trailblazer, and the first Black woman to host the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Topics: Meet the Mamas + why we love Mickey · Mickey Guyton’s career + breaking barriers in country music · Her journey into music (from gospel to country) · Reconnecting with Codie + Black Love beginnings · The highs, lows, and realities of the music industry · What is the “home run”? Redefining success
11:102.7K views · 7mo ago · 11:10
Guest: Michael Ealy
What does it really mean to be a present father—and how do you hold onto your kids as they grow up faster than you’re ready for? In this powerful clip from The Mama’s Den, Michael Ealy opens up about fatherhood, loss, and why being present with your children is non-negotiable. From realizing he hadn’t spent enough one-on-one time with his son, to creating intentional “dad trips,” Michael shares how one moment changed the way he parents forever.
Topics: Why being present as a father matters · The moment that changed Michael Ealy’s parenting · Father-son trips & bonding with your kids · Teaching boys empathy & awareness · Talking to kids about periods (yes, really!) · When kids grow up too fast
8:242.3K views · 7mo ago · 8:24
Before the success... there was sacrifice. In this powerful Mama’s Den clip, Tabitha Brown opens up about what it really looked like to chase her acting dreams while raising her kids and holding it all together at home. From being on “autopilot” as a mom to making the scary decision to take acting classes, Tabitha shares the moment she realized everything didn’t fall apart when she chose herself—it actually worked out.
Topics: “I Was on Autopilot as a Mama” · The Reality of Balancing Work, Kids & Dreams · The Fear of Choosing Acting Class · The Moment Everything Shifted · “They’ll Be Fine Without Me” · Why Moms Deserve to Choose Themselves
45:398.1K views · 7mo ago · 45:39
Why are we so quick to judge other people’s relationships—especially on social media? In this episode of The Mama’s Den, the Mamas unpack the gap between what we see online and what’s actually happening in real relationships. Because the truth is, most relationships don’t end because of one big moment—they unravel in the small, quiet misalignments we don’t always see.
Topics: Why we’re obsessed with relationship content online · “You don’t really know someone...” · Loving a version vs the whole person · Growing apart is real · The signs we ignored · Choosing from insecurity vs self-worth
8:2025K views · 7mo ago · 8:20
In this intimate and honest conversation, Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe खुलly share the real story behind their 2006 elopement—and it’s not what you might expect. From trying to “keep it holy” during their engagement to navigating faith, cohabitation, family pressure, and relationship counseling, their decision to elope came down to love, conviction, and timing.
Topics: “We’re getting married, right?” · Moving to LA & the proposal · Why they eloped in 2006 · Family pressure & outside opinions · “Trying to keep it holy” · Denied premarital counseling
9:036.2K views · 7mo ago · 9:03
Michael Ealy opens up in The Mama’s Den about becoming a “girl dad” and how raising a daughter made him more aware of the double standard often placed on girls versus boys. From labels like “sassy” to expectations around behavior, the conversation gets honest about parenting, presence, and how modern dads are redefining their roles.
16:4777K views · 7mo ago · 16:47
Arthur and EJ matched on Tinder in Chicago and quickly realized their connection was different. What started with a spontaneous first date grew into seven years of intentional love, deep conversations, and learning how to grow together. In Black Love: The Rest Is History, they share how honesty, vulnerability, and choosing each other every day turned one swipe right into a lasting partnership.
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