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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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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 19min
How Good Moms Survive the Summer
The hosts dive into their rejuvenating retreats in Costa Rica and share how they're surviving summer by sending their kids to overnight camp. They reflect on America’s chaotic state and discuss the importance of genuine consumer behavior. With humor, they explore the challenges of parenting in the digital age while balancing freedom and protection for their children. The episode also features a light-hearted look at summer memories, embracing self-love, and navigating societal pressures as they juggle motherhood and personal growth.

Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
The Good Moms React: Tribe Chat Bonus Episode
In this lively discussion, the hosts react to wild internet clips, spotlighting bizarre reality TV shows and playful parenting takes. They explore whether cursing boosts kids' confidence and reveal surprising celebrity parenting stats. With humor, they tackle the chaotic nature of parenting and the intricacies of identity, while also sharing candid stories about dad culture and modern dog ownership. As summer approaches, they stress the importance of setting boundaries for kids, all while preparing for a fun retreat in Costa Rica!

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 26min
Not All Vibrators Are Created Equal Feat. Susan Bratton
“ Pleasure is not a luxury, it’s your birthright” This week, the Good Moms are joined by intimacy expert, author, and as we’ve decided to call her “Sex Santa” Susan Bratton for a funny and informative look into pleasure, partnership, and personal transformation through the exploration of your body. From 12 years of sexless marriage to becoming a global educator on over 20 types of orgasms, Susan shares how she turned her own bedroom into a second career filled with vibrators, science, and soul-level healing. The three caht about everything from vulva-friendly sex toys to throatgasms, ethical non-monogamy, and the quiet power of a well-prepped yoni massage. You can expect to hear: (12:10) Susan’s previously dull sex life, awakening through pleasure, and how orgasmic healing saved her marriage (20:00) What it means to be an “orgasmonaut” and why most women are settling for way too little in and out of the bedroom (28:45) Susan breaks down over 20 orgasm types, including throatgasms, analgasms, nipplegasms, and more (35:10) The science behind expanded orgasm and why it’s not just about sex it’s about source (44:20) Yoni massage, the Queen vibrator, and why most sex toys are designed without Black women in mind (51:50) Thrust-in-time: a Taoist technique to make intercourse more orgasmic and deeply connective (1:03:30) Why Susan loves sex toys that vibe with your partner, not just beside them (1:07:00) Grandmas use vibrators too (1:10:45) Cannabis and your libido (1:19:20) Ethical non-monogamy, kitchen table polyamory, and how she manages a husband and a boyfriend with her daughter’s full knowledge (1:27:15) STI testing without the awkward clinic trip and how new tech makes screening easier than ever (1:32:40) Affirmation of the Week: “More toys, more orgasms, more joy. Pleasure is my birthright.” Whether you're solo, partnered, or just vibing with curiosity, this episode offers a powerful reminder: pleasure is not a luxury, it's information, it’s medicine, and it’s yours to claim. ------------------------ Links mentioned in this week's episode: orgasmicintercourse.com – A free resource for learning techniques for orgasmic intercourse. fullpaneltest.com – STI home testing service thrustintime.com –Technique for deeper sexual connection and stimulation. betterlover.com – education and resources on sex, intimacy, and pleasure. Lexus/Kiiro- LINK HERE ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 53min
Girls Are Raised, Boys Are Loved Feat. Jessie Woo
In this lively discussion, comedian and podcast host Jessie Woo shares her journey from a strict Haitian upbringing to her rise in the entertainment industry. She delves into the complex dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, revealing how upbringing shapes intimacy and boundaries. Jessie reflects on the cultural expectations for girls versus boys and candidly addresses the emotional scars that can linger into adulthood. Plus, get ready for some laughs as she shares her unexpected "crush" on Morgan Freeman!

Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 39min
Grief and Fatherhood Feat. Tony Baker
Happy Father's Day Tribe! Welcome back to Good Mom Bad Choices! This week we are joined by comedian, actor and voice over extraordinaire @TonyBakercomedy! Tune into the conversation as Tony confesses his favorite sex position, porn category, journey to Hollywood as an extra. In this week’s episode, we switch gears and deep dive into fatherhood, grief, and the tragic loss of Tony’s child in 2021. Tony shares advice to those who experienced the death of a child and the importance of loving our loved ones out loud while they are here. This was a hilarious and heartfelt conversation you don’t want to miss. In this episode, you can expect to hear: Journey to Stardom: Tony Baker talks Transformers, stand-up comedy, his road to Hollywood (6:00) The Good Mom Effect: The ladies and Tony discuss Baby Boy roleplaying, cursing during sex, and bringing out your animal side (17:30) Theater 101: The Good Moms and Tony have fun with voiceover improv (34:00) Trigger: Tony talks fatherhood, favorite positions, and interracial dating (45:15) Men Heal Too: Tony shares his experience navigating the grief of losing a child and finding forgiveness (1:04:45) ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 15min
Healing In The Hoeing Feat. Mandii B
This week, Erica and Milah are joined by podcaster, friend, and newwwww author, Mandii B!! The ladies talk about the process and revelations of writing the book “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power” written by Mandii B and WeezyWTF. The three chat about the unexpected connection between shame and true sexual empowerment, the hidden ways women their worth to male validation, and why the choices you made in the past shape who you're becoming. You can expect to hear: Why Mandii believes you can’t talk about sexual liberation without talking about shame An honest conversation about dating married men and the emotional logic behind it How childhood shaped Mandii’s views on relationships, money, and emotional survival The hidden trauma of stealthing and the struggle to name sexual assault What a sober, celibate era reveals about your relationship with safety and sex The surprising lessons behind Mandii’s first (and worst) pegging experience A chaotic but consensual Whorie story you won’t forget (involving pasta and group play) Support Black Authorsssss!! Pre-order your copy of the book, “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power” written by Mandii B and WeezyWTF. ------------ CONTENT WARNING: **At several points in this episode, the conversation touches on experiences of sexual trauma and assault. We encourage you to listen in a way that feels safe for you.** ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2025 • 1h 33min
The 4 Step Path to Poly Feat. Kenya
This week, Good Moms are joined by Kenya Stevens, spiritual teacher, mother, founder of the Progressive Love Academy, and a woman with not one, but four husbands to talk about polyamory, parenting, and partnership. Kenya shares her journey from monogamous marriage to multi-partner love, and how she had to build the framework for her lifestyle without any roadmap or community to lean on. We talk about emotional safety, jealousy, communication tools, and why being poly is actually a spiritual practice. You can expect to hear: (05:30) Bougie gym culture, baby daddy run-ins, and the art of co-parenting while sharing a house (17:10) Why Kenya believes monogamy isn’t natural and how her journey began with “just a dream” (28:45) How she and her husband of 30 years transitioned from jealousy to unconditional love (41:20) The spiritual side of polyamory—and why it’s definitely not about cheating with consent (52:50) Relationship “repair,” emotional containers, and how to have hard conversations without losing your mind (1:07:00) Feminine Choice Paradigm : Womb choice vs. heart choice vs. crown choice: yes, you can like that man and want to learn from him (1:22:15) Kenya’s talks about menopause, pleasure, and why she’s aging backwards (1:37:00) What it really takes to be “ready” for multiple partners (1:22:15) Menopause, orgasms, and the glow-up that came with sexual freedom (1:37:00) How to know if you’re actually ready for polyamory Whether you're exploring new ways to love, reflecting on your emotional patterns, or just a little curious there’s something here for you! Make sure to send it to a friend! ------------------------- Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2025 • 1h 18min
Words are Spells Feat. Shelah Marie
This week Good Moms are joined with author, and wellness entrepreneur Shelah Marie to chat about friendships in adulthood, being a bonus mom, how mother wounds show up in platonic relationships, and why your growth isn’t selfish—it’s overdue. You can expect to hear: (04:10) – Why long-term friendships can quietly hold you back, and how to recognize it! (11:30) – Being a “bonus” mom and what it taught Sheila about her inner voice (20:05) – Triggers in friendships and the patterns they inherited from their moms (35:00) – Making new friends as a grown woman (47:20) – Why sharing your problems isn’t the same as checking in (59:15) – Finding your “main character energy” by actually knowing who you are (1:11:40) – Tarot Time (1:26:00) – Whorie Whether you're rethinking your circle, making peace with your fertility journey, or just here for the laughs, there’s something here for you! ------------------------- Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
No More Running feat. Marion Jones
"Your setback in life can be the catalyst to your biggest comeback" This week on Good Moms Bad Choices, Erica and Milah are joined by Olympic gold medalist, former WNBA player, motivational speaker, and the first Black female athlete on the cover of Vogue, Marion Jones. The ladies talk about raising kids in the age of social media, what it really means to rebuild your life after a public fallout, co-parenting with a partner you can’t stand, and coming out after marriage and kid You can expect to hear: (03:20) – Marion Jones on going from Olympic glory to prison, and why it was the wake-up call she didn’t know she needed (10:45) – How grief shaped her childhood and why she poured her pain into sports (18:10) – The emotional moment she saw her estranged father at a game… for the last time (24:30) – Milah and Erica on finding out their daughters have secret TikToks (30:15) – The truth about coming out after marriage, motherhood, and fame (41:00) – Why being a "cool mom" doesn't mean being a pushover (52:00) – Erica’s missed WNBA dreams thanks to “the devil’s lettuce” (1:15:20) – Tarot Time: What spirit wants you to know right now (1:29:10) – Whorie Segment: A Michael Jackson impersonator, an underage Vegas trip, and a dating decision worth erasing Whether you're processing your own comeback, figuring out motherhood without a blueprint, or just here for some laughs and a good time, welcome! Send this episode to someone who needs to hear this! ------------------------- Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2025 • 17min
Slob on My Knob ASMR Feat. Lovely Mimi
Welcome to Tribe Chat, Good Moms monthly bonus episode series. This week Erica, Milah, and comedian, entrepreneur, and Mama Lovely Mimi record an ASMR episode that certainitly is stressing dentists out around the world lol. If you want the visuals, make sure to go check out this episode on our YouTube channel. Also, If you missed last Wednesday's episode with Mimi, make sure to go check it out! We talk about why being a ride or die is overrated, owning the "bad choices" you make in motherhood without attaching shame, and the cardinal rules of having a professional threesome. ------------------------- Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.