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Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You with Aryka & Briana J

Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You with Aryka & Briana J

By Aryka Oliver and Briana J

Shit Your Mama Ain’t Tell You with Aryka & Briana J, discusses all the taboo topics your Mama didn’t tell you about mommyhood. We discuss everything from navigating being a new mother, to mommy guilt, to mental health. We tackle it all through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas.
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*Bonus* Catch-up with Aryka and Briana J.

Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You with Aryka & Briana JMay 16, 2023

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*Bonus* Catch-up with Aryka and Briana J.

*Bonus* Catch-up with Aryka and Briana J.

In this bonus episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss what has been going on in their lives. From their boys turning a year older and all that comes with that. To work, mental health, introducing a new baby to the family and how they're juggling it all. You don't want to miss this one and of course they're discussing it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

May 16, 202346:42
The Teenage Years

The Teenage Years

In this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J., along with their special guests Melodie and Lisa, discuss parenting teenagers. Those high school years can be trying for teenagers and parents alike. From navigating dating, to social media, to boundaries, and preparing for adulthood. It's all a lot and we tackle it all through the lens of 4 black millennial mamas!

May 09, 202348:56
School Daze

School Daze

In this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J., along with their special guest Jocelyn, discuss parenting school age children. From kindergarten through middle school, parents and children alike deal with a plethora of new experiences and challenges. Jocelyn talks Aryka and Briana J. through successfully dealing with them all through the lens of a black millennial mama!

May 02, 202350:29
Baby & Toddler Must Haves

Baby & Toddler Must Haves

In this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss baby and toddler essentials. It can be hard figuring out what products are worth the hype and what products are a gimmick. From bottles, to swaddles, to pacifiers, to toddler snacks, they tell you what works and what doesn't and they discuss it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!


*Links to products discussed:

Tommy Tippee bottles: https://a.co/d/9K26UM4

Tommy Tippee pacifier: https://a.co/d/7ZolOq2

Avene Cicalfate: https://a.co/d/3aqwP9f

Johnson's Bedtime Wash: https://a.co/d/2OhVPkF

Johnson's Gentle Wash: https://a.co/d/gqXoPs8

Love To Dream Swaddle: https://a.co/d/6UlY5VB

Wrap Onsie's: https://a.co/d/bGxzh20

Burp Cloths (cloth diapers): https://a.co/d/hCZURi0

Boudreaux's Butt Paste: https://a.co/d/3ANmljn

Nose Frida: https://a.co/d/cSddAXa

Saline Nasal Spray: https://a.co/d/8oUvbO2

Elephant Star Projector: https://a.co/d/085Sp6S

Sound Machine: https://a.co/d/9IG8W5d

Baby/Toddler Melatonin: https://a.co/d/7D8M0yi

Sposies Diaper Pads: https://a.co/d/4ifcEp9

Toddler Snack Cup: https://a.co/d/7UYRYJK

Toddler Cups: https://a.co/d/f0UlTdw

Apr 25, 202301:00:50
Terrible Two's or is it Three's?!

Terrible Two's or is it Three's?!

In this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana discuss the terrible two's or is it three's? They touch on the terrific toddler tantrums, potty training, milestones, and so much more. They discuss it all through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas!

Apr 18, 202301:12:45
Newborn to One

Newborn to One

On the season 3 premiere episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss their babies first year of life. From first arriving home with their newborns and navigating being new mamas. To obsessing about their babies reaching every milestone. They remind us all that the first year is the most special and fleeting time of motherhood. They discuss it all through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas!

Apr 11, 202358:54
*Bonus* Happy Hour: A Look Back at Season 2

*Bonus* Happy Hour: A Look Back at Season 2

In this special bonus episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You Aryka and Briana J. take a look back at season 2. They discuss their favorite moments of the seasons, their biggest takeaways, and their favorite guest moments. They also let you in on whats going on in their personal lives and lets just say there are some big things on the horizon!! You don't want to miss this episode!!


Jul 26, 202256:53
The Joys of Motherhood

The Joys of Motherhood

On the season finale of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You Aryka and Briana J. discuss the many joys of motherhood. Throughout the season they have discussed many of the difficulties and struggles of motherhood. However, on this episode they want to share with you the countless joys that come with being a mama.  From their littles taking their first steps to finding out what true love is, they do it all through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas!!


Jul 19, 202241:43
It Takes a Village... LITERALLY!

It Takes a Village... LITERALLY!

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You Aryka and Briana J. are joined by a very special guest, Alisha Flowers. Alisha is a seasoned mama in the game and the host of her very own podcast, It's Your Perspective Podcast. They discuss the true meaning of a "village" and how it is essential to utilize yours to help keep you sane! In addition, they discuss the importance of cultivating your village with people that are like minded and that can be trusted. They discuss all this and more through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas (and 1 OG!!)



Alisha Flowers' podcast can be found on Youtube at It's Your Perspective Podcast and under the same name on Apple Podcast. Please check her out!!

Jul 12, 202253:23
Its Okay to Not be Okay

Its Okay to Not be Okay

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You Aryka and Briana J. remind us all that its okay to not be okay. We all have those days where we feel like we can give no more or maybe like we just need a BREAK!! And that is OKAY! Like the old saying goes, "you can't pour from an empty cup." Aryka and Briana J. break down ways to work through those feelings and how to come out better on the other side. They do it all through the lens of 2 black millennial mamas!!


Jul 05, 202252:20
Debunked: The Truth About Baby Blues

Debunked: The Truth About Baby Blues

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. along with their special guest Ashley Starwood LCSW dive deep into postpartum and mental health. They discuss the difference between postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression while debunking the myths surrounding the "baby blues." Ashley also drops some major knowledge on ways to cope during postpartum and get back to feeling like yourself. They discuss all this and more through the lens of 3 black millennial mamas!!

Jun 28, 202255:04
WOW!! There's a 4th trimester?!

WOW!! There's a 4th trimester?!

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You Aryka and Briana J. along with their special guest Ashley M. are discussing the 4th trimester. You know the trimester nobody tells you about! From healing from your delivery to navigating when to ask or accept help, they discuss it all through the lens of 3 black millennial mamas!!  

Jun 21, 202201:23:05
We're talking C-sections Baby!

We're talking C-sections Baby!

They’re back… In the premiere episode for Season 2, Aryka & Briana J. are talking C-sections baby! C-sections are becoming more and more common and in this episode Aryka and Briana J. share their C-section experiences and talk about why you should be prepared to expect the unexpected!

Jun 14, 202255:03
Sh!t they ain't tell you...

Sh!t they ain't tell you...

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain’t Tell You Aryka and Briana J. discuss some of the most widely overlooked things that mama ain’t tell you! From unwanted hair growth to body odor, they discuss it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

Apr 12, 202201:16:23
Body ody ody

Body ody ody

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain’t Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss body confidence. We all know having a baby can wreak havoc on your body and self-image. But fret not there are ways not only to get your body back but also get your confidence back up. From working out to making self-care a priority, they discuss it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

Apr 05, 202201:19:40
Got milk?

Got milk?

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain’t Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss their breastfeeding journeys. Breastfeeding can be a harrowing experience for all parties involved, from getting your baby to latch to deciding when to call it quits. They discuss it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

Mar 29, 202201:03:37
My baby has to come outta where?!

My baby has to come outta where?!

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain’t Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. share their delivery stories. As we all know, childbirth never goes as planned and their stories are no different! From choosing inductions to avoid scary COVID regulations, to emergency C-sections and postpartum health scares…, they discuss it ALL through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

Mar 22, 202201:55:39
When was the last time YOU raised a child during a pandemic?!

When was the last time YOU raised a child during a pandemic?!

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss what the last 2 years have been like raising our children during a global pandemic. And they pose the question when was the last time YOU raised a child during a pandemic?! They discuss it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!


Mar 15, 202201:36:26
Mom Guilt to Mom Grace

Mom Guilt to Mom Grace

On this episode of Shit Your Mama Ain't Tell You, Aryka and Briana J. discuss mom guilt. That all too familiar feeling us moms get anytime we do anything for ourselves that doesn't involve our children. They dive deep into some of the reasons we feel mom guilt and ways we can turn mom guilt to mom grace. They do it all through the lens of two black millennial mamas!

 

Mar 02, 202254:33