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
Mama's Playground
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, rethinking relationships, and figuring out what truly brings joy.
From the surprising phone call with a 100-year-old stranger reminding us to “live your life,” to Viola Davis admitting even success can feel empty, we unpack the emotional layers of midlife and share practical ways to get through it — journaling, therapy, bucket lists, and learning to actually live in the now.
Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or just curious about what’s ahead, this episode will leave you nodding, laughing, and maybe even making your own midlife bucket list.
👉 If you’ve ever thought “Is this it?” … this one’s for you.
Watch Episode: https://youtu.be/yhMuXhxwTes
✨ Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.
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Be happy,
Darlene & Monica