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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Geriatric Bad Bih
Shout out to all the elderly bad b*tches! This week, Good Moms explore what it means to revisit old passions with fresh eyes, the importance of community support when stepping into new (and old) chapters of your life, and the reality of balancing dreams with everyday responsibilities. Timestamps: (02:10) gray hair, and the quest for youthful vibes (10:35) Erica’s return to acting: first in-person audition in six years (18:45) Wrestling with rejection, pressure, and rediscovering joy in creativity (26:09) Tabitha Brown is rightttttt, some of you need to keep that job, no shade! (27:00) How openly sharing fears and progress within supportive communities (like our "Girl Guess What?" Discord channel) helps sustain motivation and combats the loneliness inherent in creative work. (34:20) Conversations with kids about dreams, affirmations, and fear (35:48) Saying YES to delusion but also saying YES to reality! (36:33) RIP BADDIE WINKLE , that baddest old lady on the net! (42:15) Embracing imperfection: why the process beats perfection every time. 43:52- Why the ages 35-40 are critical for your geriatric bad bitch-dom! (46:30) Milah is getting an age change (47:22) CLT + ALT + DEL Theory (52:23) Bad choice of the week Segment (57:30) Tarot Segment 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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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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Heal Your Mom Heal The World
What does it look like to heal your relationship with your mom while raising a daughter of your own? In this episode, Good Moms reflect on healing alongside their mothers, the challenges of letting go of old patterns, and the unexpected lessons that surface when you start to see your mom as “just a girl” too. They talk about caretaking, validation, breaking cycles of criticism, and the emotional labor of holding space for the women who once held it for you. Timestamps (07:45) The power of staring into your mothers eyes (19:20) Seeing your mom as “just a girl” and shifting the dynamic (28:10) Mommy-pleasing, validation, and unlearning criticism (40:30) How childhood patterns reappear in adult relationships (01:05:15) Paul Pierce comment showcases: How harmful it is to assume women’s value in relationships is tied to beauty or “submission. The flawed idea that dating a so-called “5 or 6” guarantees loyalty or effort. How men with this mentality often avoid women with opinions or standards because it forces accountability. Why choosing a partner should be like choosing teammates for a strong family — you’d want someone smart, capable, and supportive, not someone you can just control. (01:18:00) Submission, gender wars, and questions about partnership (01:28:45) Ciara's interview on The Breakfast Club and what "corny" really means- Russell Wilson, Future, and what it means to lead a family (01:43:20) Ciara's perspective on choosing a partner with integrity & remember... your mother is just a girl too! 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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Finances Don't Define Me Feat. Amina Buddafly
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.
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