Summer Crushes & College Dreams: A Mama Check-In from Disneyland

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. From celebrating Asiyah’s birthday and debating the best rides to swapping summer plans and parenting updates, this was the family time the Mamas needed.

The Mamas also open up about the bittersweet reality of watching their children grow up. Ashley shares why this summer is all about supporting Amirah as she prepares for college tours and her future beyond home, while Codie reflects on balancing work, rest, and making meaningful memories with her kids.

And because no Mama conversation stays on one topic for long, the episode ends with stories about first crushes, first boyfriends, and the surprisingly sweet qualities their children value in “a crush”. It’s a joyful, lighthearted reminder that the seasons of motherhood move fast—and every stage deserves to be savored.

Whether you’re planning an epic vacation or just trying to make it through summer break, this episode is your reminder to slow down, enjoy your kids, and make the memories while you can. Because one minute you’re pushing a stroller… and the next you’re planning college tours.

Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast

Ashley – @watermeloneggrolls

Codie – @codieco 

Melanie – @melaniefiona

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