

Good Moms Bad Choices
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Meet Erica and Milah, two uncensored sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Warning, this is not your everyday mommy Podcast! This audio diary is not only for parents but women who feel alone in their good and bad choices. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired. Fellas, you’re invited too!New episodes drop every Wednesday. Welcome to the Tribe!Instagram: @goodmoms_badchoicesWatch our episodes on YoutubeFor bonus content ---> www.patreon.com/goodmomsbadchoices
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 27min
She was a fairy Feat. Flyana Boss
This week Good Moms, are joined with Flyana Boss, the pink-haired, elf-eared duo who met on Hollywood Boulevard, dropped out of music school, and built a non-traditional sisterhood and a career together. From following Swedish boys to opening for Janelle Monáe; Join the ladies as they talk about fentanyl birth balloons, fake Karens, buffet religions, and share some of their bad choices. ------------------------ 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 ------------------------ Jamaica, Ganja Goddess Retreat - April 17th- April 22nd Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a sexy fun time, the Ganja Goddess Retreat promises an unforgettable experience of empowerment and sisterhood. Join us as we celebrate femininity, wellness, and the magic of Jamaica's natural splendor at the Ganja Goddess Retreat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
Power over Dick Feat. We Talk Back Podcast
This week, Erica and Milah link up with their Black Effect Network cousins, AJ and TamBam from We Talk Back Podcast, for a conversation about dating YNs, ghost sex stories, living with your partner, and how to stop settling for bullshit. ------------ 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 ------------------------ Jamaica, Ganja Goddess Retreat - April 17th- April 22nd Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a sexy fun time, the Ganja Goddess Retreat promises an unforgettable experience of empowerment and sisterhood. Join us as we celebrate femininity, wellness, and the magic of Jamaica's natural splendor at the Ganja Goddess Retreat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 6min
Love, Labels, and Motherhood Feat. The Thick Podcast
This week, Good Moms sit down with Tabria Majors and Mindy from The Thick Podcast and talk about evolving through different seasons of life. Mindy opens up about overcoming religious and cultural guilt to embrace her sexuality, while Tabria shares what motherhood has taught her about balance, body image, and letting go of perfection. Timestamps: (08:20) Mindy on coming out and shedding Christian and Caribbean guilt (9:00) Dating soft men and the double standard around sexuality (18:22) Making out with your friends (24:00) Tabria on postpartum, motherhood, and identity after modeling (30:34) Bad Choice of the week, setting emotional boundaries with friends (40:00) Navigating conflict within friendships (45:00) White grandma gets 3 monkeys tattooed on herself to represent her mixed-race grand children (55:23) Whorie Segment (58:00) Tarot Segment: Six of Wands (1:02:12) Affirmation: Don't stress over the things you can't control Scrub A Dub, Double Scrub, leave me the fuck alone Everything I desire, desires me ------------ 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_MappSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oct 4, 2025 • 1h 27min
Good Moms Bad Choices: Misconceptions of a Wild Mom
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.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
Do I look Scammable?
This week Good Moms explore when it's worth working through challenges in a relationship vs. leaving, why we could all use a bit more discernment, and why you should reframe your natural gifts whenever you feel "stuck". Timestamps (04:00) Women oversharing, friendship advice, and relationship “discernment”. Sometimes, you just need to listen and shut up. (10:00) Why we've normalized complaining in an effort to not sound braggadocios (35:00) Cardi B’s Guinness World Record & Celebrity vampires (27:30) Bad Choice of the Week (29:00) Getting scammed by "Chelsea Handler” // Costa Rica (35:40) Would you be mad if your partner gave another girl $1,800 (46:00) Jimmy Kimmel is back but it’s still F**K Disney (50:10) Whorie Segment: threesome + rock-paper-scissors condom battle (54:00) Tarot Segment: Two of Wands is a reminder to embrace new opportunities and trust your intuition. This phase will require planning, clarity, and stepping out of comfort zones if you’re making a career or life pivot. Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_MappSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 22min
The Politics of Being Pretty
This week, Good Moms unpack the mix of gratitude and outrage that comes with living in the U.S. right now. The ladies debate male + female friendships, confess childhood traumas that resulted in jealousy triggers, the thin line between pretty privilege and “pretty punishment”, and how new moms can still get that BAG! Timestamps: (02:15) Collective breath & why America feels like “four years in ten months” (11:40) Jimmy Kimmel (21:05) Passport fears, censorship, and prepping for worst-case scenarios (28:30) Gun laws, self-protection, and Milah’s “everyone should carry” take (34:50) Male best friends, fake “sis” energy, and testing relationship trust (52:23) Bad Choice of the Week: secret Cash App confessions (1:05:12) Cardi B’s pregnancy reveal + the grind mindset inspired by grandmothers (1:21:48) Pretty privilege vs. pretty punishment, colorism, and ageism in dating and entertainment (1:44:10) Non-toxic nail care: press-ons, glue hacks, and the $20 manicure debate Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices@TheGoodVibeRetreat@Good.GoodMedia@WatchErica@Milah_MappSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
When Roles Shift in Relationships
What does partnership actually look like when you’re not trying to lose yourself in the process? This week, Good Moms chat about the pressure of “wife duties,” keeping intimacy alive, the lifelong classroom of mother–daughter relationships, and how to balance it all. You can expect to hear: (04:30) Victoria’s Secret lies, and why pregnancy boobs are both the best and worst. (12:15) Pregnancy brain and "deleting" o r “missing years” of early motherhood (18:40) The weird things no one tells you (26:00) Talking to your mom as an adult, and realizing you’ll always be her “child” no matter your age. (42:15) Moving in with a partner: why Mila suddenly feels like a housewife now that Orlando’s back in the workforce. (56:20) Erica’s story of caring for a sick partner and questioning how ready she really is for “in sickness and in health.” (01:05:00) ChatGPT defines “wife duties” (and the ladies call BS, while making it way funnier). (01:15:00) How to keep sex and passion alive in long-term relationships and why Milah refuses to accept the relationship park dimming/dying. (01:33:00) Tarot time ----------------------------------------- Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_MappSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
Geriatric Bad Bih
Dive into the vibrant world of embracing old passions and the significance of community support as life changes unfold. Explore the quest for youthful vibes, personal journeys in acting, and the need to balance dreams with everyday responsibilities. Revel in discussions about aging confidently, the importance of sharing fears within communities, and the notion of embracing imperfection in creative pursuits. Plus, a celebration of the inspiring legacy of a 98-year-old trailblazer reminding us that age is just a number!

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Are Kids Technology Crackheads?
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.

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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 44min
Heal Your Mom Heal The World
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.