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!

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As the new year begins, many people set intentions, resolutions, and goals — but just as quickly, abandon them. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about why New Year’s resolutions often fail, how habits really change, and what accountability looks like in real life, especially as parents.

We discuss topics like Dry January, gym goals, parenting habits that impact children, and how to approach the new year with realistic expectations. We also address the public conversation surrounding Pastor Jamal Bryant and the scrutiny around standards, leadership, and accountability, tying it back to how intention without awareness can miss the mark.

00:01 – Dry January: Resetting Habits at the Start of the New Year
01:51 – Alcohol Alternatives and Health-Conscious Choices
03:30 – Why New Year’s Resolutions Do and Don’t Work
09:31 – Why People Don’t Change Until Something Forces Them To
11:09 – How Parents’ Habits Affect Their Children
13:20 – Gym Resolutions and Unrealistic Fitness Goals
13:58 – Why You Shouldn’t Commit to Goals That Aren’t Realistic for You
16:57 – How to Start the New Year Intentionally With Your Kids
19:22 – The Role of the Matriarch in Family Leadership
19:45 – Setting Personal Goals for the New Year
20:50 – Pastor Jamal Bryant, Public Standards, and Accountability

🎙️ 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

Some lessons only come with time.

In this episode, we reflect on what we’ve learned throughout the decades the mistakes, the growth, and the clarity that only experience can bring. This conversation is about how aging refines you, not diminishes you.

We talk about the lessons that shaped us in our 20s, the perspective that grounded us in our 30s, and the wisdom we’re still carrying forward. This episode is for anyone who’s ever looked back and realized: I couldn’t have known this then but I know it now.

If you’re navigating change, growth, or simply honoring how far you’ve come, this one’s for you.

00:00 – What Each Decade Teaches You About Life & Growth
04:13 – Life Lessons You Learn in Your 20s
04:38 – Becoming a Mom in Your 20s: Real Life Experience
05:40 – Looking Back With No Regrets in Adulthood
06:00 – Why a Strong Support System Is Crucial for Motherhood
06:45 – Growing Up With a Best Friend & Navigating Life Together
08:09 – Overcoming a Speech Impediment & Building Confidence
13:00 – Childhood Insecurities That Follow You Into Adulthood
17:09 – Life Lessons You Learn in Your 30s
17:50 – Becoming a First-Time Mom in Your 30s
19:05 – The Truth About Breastfeeding Nobody Talks About
20:45 – What Your 40s Teach You About Peace, Priorities & Self

🎙️ 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