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.

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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.

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