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- He Don’t Take Care of His Kids… But You Love Him?
Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all.
It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!
🎙️ 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=141 min - He Don’t Take Care of His Kids… But You Love Him?
Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all.
It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!
🎙️ 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=156 min - He Don’t Take Care of His Kids… But You Love Him?
Are you opposed to dating men who don’t show up for their children? Share your thoughts on prenups, child support, and what actually matters once kids are involved. It turns into a bigger conversation about accountability, motherhood, and why so many women feel like they’re doing it all.
It’s a little uncomfortable, and probably a conversation more people need to have so lets have it!
🎙️ 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=156 min - 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=136 min - 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=141 min - 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=133 min - 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=131 min - 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=145 min - 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=137 min - 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=126 min
About The Pickup Line
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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.