Good Moms Bad Choices

This week, Good Moms question if we're all raising tech-addicted children, why it might be worth ditching the nail salon and switching to press-on nails, and the importance of surrendering to the mess and simplifying your life. Timestamps:   (01:20) Back-to-school chaos + surrendering to the mess Co-parenting differences: Kids act more independent at dad’s houses, while moms sometimes overcompensate. (7:55)  Tech-addicted kids and why boredom is healthy Rethinking education and self-learning. Traditional schools are designed to make “worker bees” vs. “free-thinkers”   Good Moms want to implement tech-free hours but admit it’s hard to enforce.  (37:13) Beauty standards, gel nails, and DIY deodorant Gwyneth Paltrow and the "Goop" Empire   Europe bans nail polish chemical over health concerns, U.S. still allows ingredient Erica shares about the DIY deodorant she tried to make using natural ingredients  Non-toxic swaps that actually make sense (01:15:00)  (40:06) Love Island reunion, colorism, and reality TV brain drain Reality TV Stars and Their Long-Term Plans (45:50) Brittany Renner family drama (48:26)  (1:01:00) Good Vibes Retreat  (01:39:00) Affirmation + tarot: surrender to the mess, embrace abundance Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp ------------------------------------------------ 💊Take your Vitamins! 💊 In the spirit of growing up, it's also time for you to grow up and start taking your vitamins! Check out www.Blackvitamins.co and find the best vitamins for Black Women, by Black women. Use Promo code GoodMoms20 at check out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the healing journey of mother-daughter relationships, where layers of caregiving and validation are unpacked. Discover how seeing your mom as 'just a girl' shifts dynamics and encourages unlearning criticism. The discussion dives into choosing partners wisely, critiquing societal expectations around beauty, and the impact of emotional labor. Light-hearted anecdotes balance the serious reflections on family dynamics, financial literacy, and the ways personal growth can drive collective healing.

This week Erica and Milah are joined by artist, author, and one of the first guests on the show, Amina Buddafly. The ladies talk about why self-worth can’t be tied to a bank account, the truth about influencer finances, motherhood, and moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned. You can expect to hear: The reset moms don't talk about and not being ashamed about starting over  Amina talk about moving her kids after eviction and starting over Breaking the silence around financial stress and survival mode Clearing the air on the Peter Gunz Dallas drama Why she has no regrets about Love & Hip Hop Knowing when compromise becomes self-betrayal When you don’t have space, you can’t create. Share this episode with someone who may need to hear that financial struggle doesn’t define you and that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is ask for help. Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp ------------------------------------------------ 🥰😝🍆 Spice up the bedroom🥰😝🍆: LEXUS: An innovative couples' sex toy set that's designed to sync clitoral vibrations to your partner's rhythm and closeness. Its ergonomic design seamlessly enhances your intimate moments, heightening pleasure and deepening your connection without disruption. Check out using this link and thank us later!! https://feelrobotics.go2cloud.org/SHJM Kiiro Toys: Theres something here for everyone, trust us! ------------------------------------------------ 💊Take your Vitamins! 💊 In the spirit of growing up, it's also time for you to grow up and start taking your vitamins! Check out www.Blackvitamins.co and find the best vitamins for Black Women, by Black women. Use Promo code GoodMoms20 at check out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometime Brunch with your friends just ISN'T enough time.   This week on Good Moms, chat about the magic of adult sleepovers and why untimed, leisurely hangouts with friends are just as essential in adulthood as they were when we were kids.   What you can expect to hear: (02:13) Empowering your kids set up their own playdates: “Go get her number on a piece of paper.” (06:24) Camping stories & adult friend sleepovers (14:35) Erica’s short-term roommate experiment (24:00) High school reunions (30:25) PSA for white women dating Black men (48:00) Whorie ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube!  Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions   Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group!   Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp ------------------------------------------------ 🥰😝🍆 Spice up the bedroom🥰😝🍆: LEXUS: An innovative couples' sex toy set that's designed to sync clitoral vibrations to your partner's rhythm and closeness. Its ergonomic design seamlessly enhances your intimate moments, heightening pleasure and deepening your connection without disruption. Check out using this link and thank us later!! https://feelrobotics.go2cloud.org/SHJM   Kiiro Toys: Theres something here for everyone, trust us! ------------------------------------------------ 💊Take your Vitamins! 💊 In the spirit of growing up, it's also time for you to grow up and start taking your vitamins! Check out www.Blackvitamins.co and find the best vitamins for Black Women, by Black women. Use Promo code GoodMoms20 at check out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Good Moms are joined by attorney, media personality, author, and the first Black Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay. From growing up in Texas with a federal judge for a dad to navigating heartbreak, law school, and the search for "love" on reality TV, they get into love, loss, legacy and what she wishes more reality stars knew. You can expect to hear:  (09:00) Growing up in a strict, achievement-focused Black family—and how being a judge’s daughter shaped her mindset (11:30) Going to law school, pledging Delta, and the moments that made her question everything she thought she knew (12:30) Her first heartbreak, losing her virginity at 20, and why she believes purity culture is dangerous (17:50) Her “athlete era,” chasing fun, and realizing what she didn’t want in a relationship (20:30) How she ended up on The Bachelor, and the gut feeling that told her she had to do it (23:50) The truth about being the first Black Bachelorette, respectability politics, and how she was chosen to be “palatable” for white audiences (25:00) Her master plan to stay quiet during filming and speak out after the season aired (27:00)The power of being seen: why Black women deserve the fairy tale, too ( and why she felt called to bring that to screen) (28:00) Her advice to future reality TV stars: be strategic and own your narrative (30:00) Why she’s not rushing into dating post-divorce and how she felt as a woman paying alimony to her EX-HUSBAND to maintain HIS lifestyle. (31:00) Why she refuses to watch Love Island, and how most dating shows still miss the mark on diversity ------------------------------------------------ 🥰😝🍆 Spice up the bedroom🥰😝🍆: LEXUS: An innovative couples' sex toy set that's designed to sync clitoral vibrations to your partner's rhythm and closeness. Its ergonomic design seamlessly enhances your intimate moments, heightening pleasure and deepening your connection without disruption. Check out using this link and thank us later!! https://feelrobotics.go2cloud.org/SHJM Kiiro Toys: Theres something here for everyone, trust us! ------------------------------------------------ 💊Take your Vitamins! 💊 In the spirit of growing up, it's also time for you to grow up and start taking your vitamins! Check out www.Blackvitamins.co and find the best vitamins for Black Women, by Black women. Use Promo code GoodMoms20 at check out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join bestselling author Karrine Steffans as she dives into her journey of truth-telling in a fantasy-driven culture. She shares insights on the hollowness of fame and the courage needed to confront trauma and autonomy. The conversation candidly addresses Hollywood's double standards, embracing the complexities of women’s experiences. Karrine humorously emphasizes the importance of redefining relationships and prioritizing empowerment, encouraging women to make informed choices in motherhood and beyond.

This week features bestselling author Elizabeth Oveson, also known as Karrine Steffans, famed for her memoir, 'Confessions of a Video Vixen.' She reflects on her groundbreaking work and the backlash it received 20 years ago. Elizabeth discusses the need to stop protecting men and reevaluates who we uplift in society. She emphasizes the importance of 'self-rescue' and how true self-care goes beyond surface level. Plus, enjoy a lively game of Trigger filled with humor and insight!

This discussion dismantles the myth of the 'perfect mom' and celebrates individuality in motherhood. The hosts tackle the stigma around cannabis use among parents and advocate for open discussions about sexuality with kids. A chaotic snack mishap adds humor while exploring the reality of parenting. They emphasize the importance of self-expression, community support, and busting free from toxic motherhood standards. With anecdotes and lighthearted banter, they redefine what it means to be a 'wild mom' without losing authenticity.

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The hosts tackle the contrast between traditional roles and modern motherhood, celebrating empowerment through unconventional choices. Delving into philosophical discussions about aging, they explore the concept of 'trans age' and its relevance to personal growth. Reality TV becomes a lens to critique societal expectations of motherhood, while the emphasis on nurturing creativity in children highlights the balance between discipline and freedom. They also reflect on parenting challenges and the importance of intentional living, sprinkled with a dose of humor and tarot insights.