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Good Moms Bad Choices

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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!

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Episodes

How Good Moms Survive the Summer

This week, the Good Moms catch up about their recent retreats in Costa Rica , some current events in this chaotic world, and how they moms are surviving summer by sending their daughters off to overnight camp! In this episode, you’ll hear: Why America is still on its BS (10:00) What went down at the first ever Good Vibe Couples Retreat (28:45) Irie & Luna’s overnight camp era begins (55:00) Thoughts on B. Simone’s latest viral moment (50:00) A Good Mom's review of Straw the movie (1:10:00) -...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 26

The Good Moms React: Tribe Chat Bonus Episode

Welcome back to Tribe Chat , our monthly bonus episode series! This week, Good Moms light up and react to a mix of internet clips curated by their team. From INSANE and questionable reality TV shows like “ Who’s Your Daddy ” to parents who are NOT going to deal with their children’s foolishness this summer! The ladies talk about if cursing is good for your kid's confidence and are surprised to find out the celebrities who have more kids than Nick Cannon. Spark up and laugh with us! -------------...

Jun 30, 202549 min

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-l...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Girls Are Raised, Boys Are Loved Feat. Jessie Woo

This week, the Good Moms are joined by comedian, and host of " Jess A Couple Things " podcast, Jessie Woo for a layered conversation on family, culture, ambition, and accountability. From growing up as the oldest daughter in a strict Haitian household to finding her voice in the entertainment industry. The three chat about everything from mother wounds and cultural silence to anime porn, and Jessie's "crush" on Morgan Freeman 👀. It’s honest, hilarious, and might be exactly what you or a friend ...

Jun 18, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 24

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 ...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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 hea...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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 pra...

May 28, 20251 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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 f...

May 21, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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...

May 14, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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 ...

May 12, 202517 min

Don't Be a Ride or Die Feat. Lovely Mimi

Happy Mother’s Day Tribe!!!! This week, Erica and Milah are joined by comedian, entrepreneur, and Mama Lovely Mimi . The ladies talk about how Mimi went from growing up in foster care and getting into legal trouble, to running multiple businesses and growing a successful brand, while being a mother of 2 (even though if it might've involved some fighting, trap houses, and threesomes lol). You can expect to hear: 5:00 – Mimi’s early life in the group home system and how it shaped her 14:00 – Getti...

May 07, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Prince of Play Feat. Micheal Hollice

Who said adults can't also play? This week, Erica and Milah are joined by Michael Hollice , founder of The Play , the largest ethical play party on the West Coast , to talk all things sexual health, testing, and why playing as an adult doesn’t have to be taboo. The three chat about what it means to explore pleasure with honesty, curiosity, and consent at the center. From destigmatizing STI testing (seriously, just pee in the cup) to navigating ethical non-monogamy and threesomes that don’t end i...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 17

How Do You Choose? Feat. Erin Claire Jones

Ever wish life came with a user manual? Turns out, it kind of does — and it's called Human Design . Welcome back to Monday Tribe Chat our monthly bonus episode series! This week, Erica and Mila bring back Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to revisit their charts and share practical ways to use Human Design to make decisions, communicate better, and build a life that actually feels good . In this episode you can expect to hear: (0:00 ) Catching up with Erin + her new book How Do You Choose (3...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 16 min

Surviving Jeffrey Epstein feat. Lisa Phillips

This wee, Erica and Mila sit down with activist, podcaster, and former model Lisa J. Phillips . In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Lisa courageously shares her story of grooming, abuse, the psychological aftermath and ultimately, reclaiming her power. Together, they explore the complex layers of trauma, the silent conditioning society places on women, and how survivors can find healing through truth-telling and connection. Lisa opens up about the early days of her modeling career...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Monogamous Monster

“I’m not like a regular mom, I'm a cool mom” - Mean Girls This week, Good Moms celebrate their favorite holiday with some mom juice and cannabis to answer questions from the tribe! The ladies chat about how a single mom’s intuition is built differently (so don’t play with her!) , the bachelor party rules of engagement (are you actually supposed to fuck the prostitute) ? , disciplining your child (“cool mom” and a “pushover”, and an accidental OnlyFans soft launch. You can expect to hear: 3:00 – ...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Certified Sex Symbol Feat. Pardi Fontaine

This week, Good Moms sit down with Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine —rapper, writer, ex-teacher, girl-dad, and lowkey lover boy, for a hilarious, healing, and relatable conversation. Pardi shares stories from his days as substitute teacher, why he thinks marriage has lost it’s merit, his idea of "the perfect date", and his shift into Film & TV. The three also talk about being a “recovered cheater” and the importance of honesty in a relationship. You can expect to hear: 5:00- How Pardi went from “Pa...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Are we still single moms? Feat. Shekem and Orlando

This week, Erica and Milah are joined by their partners Orlando and Shekem to talk about how men prepare, pursue, and grow with a partner. Shekem & Orlando give men a checklist they’ll need to complete before even THINKING about a relationship. And yes, hygiene is on that list ; this is your reminder to wash those sheets! Surprisingly though, so is begging lol! You can expect to hear: (9:00) Erica introduces her partner Shekem to the tribe (20:00) The Ultimate Pre-Dating Checklist For Men (2...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Trust and Flow Feat. Sahara Rose

"If you ignore the whispers, the universe will start screaming!" This week Good Moms discuss psychedelics, finding soul alignment, and intimacy through celibacy with author, Dharma coach, and host of Highest Self podcast , Sahara Rose . In this episode, you can expect to hear: Sahara Rose talks about perimenopause at 21, the power of Ayurveda, and a life-changing meeting with Deepak Chopra (10:00) Dharma and Finding Alignment to your Soul’s Purpose (17:00) How the healing is in the embodiment, n...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 12

How to Break Generational Silence Feat. Nicole Russell Wharton

Have you ever sat in a doctor’s office filling out forms, just guessing your whole medical history? Same! This week, Good Moms are joined by community healer, author, friend, and founder of Precious Dreams Foundation , Nicole Russell Wharton ! Nicole shares how she found out the hard way that family silence isn’t just frustrating, it can actually be dangerous. After six surgeries in one year and a diagnosis that should’ve never been a surprise, Nicole started asking questions that her family had...

Mar 19, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Mother Wound Feat. Slumflower

"Every woman has a season of dumb bitch-ness. But don’t worry, you too can heal." In today’s episode of Good Moms Bad Choices, we are joined by the Sunday Times #1 Bestselling author and host of the Slumflower Hour podcast , Slumflower. The ladies chat about financial feminism, growing up with mama trauma, and owning self pleasure. What you can expect to hear in this episode: Taxing men, voicing your needs, and life as a dominatrix (7:00) Want Him vs Need Him: Male utility and what it means to b...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Bonus Episode: Premiere

You have officially been added to the tribe chat! Welcome to the premiere of the monthly bonus episode where it's safe to vent , share unpopular opinions and naked truths. Make sure you subscribe so u don't miss any bonus episodes! Every week we are spilling tea and current events Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------------- Join us this summer in paradise at the Good Vibe Rest+Vibe Retreat in Costa Rica J...

Mar 10, 202550 min

Black People Can Karen Too

"Once upon a time two single moms walked into a bar” … yada yada yada .. 7 years later they celebrate their baby turning SEVEN!! Tribe, can you believe it’s been 7 years since Erica and Milah created Good Moms Bad Choices?! I mean, literally imagine committing to something everyday for 7 years, it really changes you! In this episode, the ladies reflect on their seven years of friendship, business, and “bad choices” that turned out to be… pretty damn good. From manifesting a whole-ass empire, to ...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Militant Daddy Feat. Derrick Grace II

Welcome back to Good Moms Bad Choices! In this week’s episode, we get very pro black and a little militant (just a little) with motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Derrick Grace II (@derrickgrace2). Stopping through all the way from Tampa, FL, Derrick is known for his strong stance on gun rights and his mission to teach self-defense to his community (especially all 8 of his daughters) Join us as we discuss every topic under the sun - from fatherhood and interracial dating, to Donald Trump and...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Don't Judge Me

Happy Humpday, Tribe! Did you catch our YouTube Live while recording this episode? If not, don’t worry—we’re going live once a month (3rd week of every month) and we’ll send you a notification when we do, join our newsletter and subscribe to our YouTube for updates! This week, we’re back from our 14th retreat in Costa Rica and every time we return we’re reminded of how real magic is and the power of collective energy! In this episode we talk about reintegrating back to the states, the inevitable...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Single Mom Love Stories: Finding Love After Heartbreak

Hey Tribe, welcome back to Good Moms Bad Choices! We’re so excited to continue the Journey of Love February! This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the mamas, the lovers, and everything in between. In this week’s episode, the Good Moms share write-in stories from queens who escaped the shackles of Babydaddyhood to find real love. We promise you’ll love every minute of the conversation! What you can expect to hear: What’s new? Valentine’s Day, The Breakfast Club, and countdown to Costa Rica (3:0...

Feb 12, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5 Ways To Rethink Dating

What’s up, Tribe, and welcome back to Good Moms Bad Choices! January was amazing, but its time to turn the page on the calendar and embrace beautiful new energy as we enter ‘The Journey of Love February.’ This month is all about the heart - join Erica and Milah to catch up and discuss what’s new in the world of motherhood, marriage, and amor! In this week’s episode, the ladies offer witty and sharp perspectives about personal growth in love, supporting your kids through their friend drama, and h...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Hoes With Hope

Happy Humpday, Tribe! Did you tune into our amazing YouTube livestream? We hope you did! And if you missed it, no worries we got your back! This week, the Good Moms go on YouTube Live to discuss Milah’s exciting news, the harsh realities of life after TikTok, and how to balance productivity with purpose. A Fiancée! Erica and Milah talk about Milah’s engagement and how they planned the perfect surprise 3:16 Bad Choice of The Week: Happy New Year, I’m divorcing my husband! 13:26 Surviving the TikT...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Good Moms Bad Choices: Love You, Hate Your Politics

The Black Effect Presents... Good Mom Bad Choices! Hi Tribe! Welcome back to the wonderful world of Good Moms Bad Choices! We continue to carry on the torch of No F*cks Given January in this week’s episode as Erica and Milah discuss the pain of politics, expired relationships, and why it's never too late to face your fears. In this week’s episode, Erica and Milah prepare for the Inauguration and discuss their feelings about the outcome of the November 2024 U.S. Presidential election. After month...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Good Boy: On All Fours Feat. Phor

Welcome back to another episode of Good Moms Bad Choices. This week, Erica and Jamilah have a very special… special pup? Yes, our guest this week is none other than Phor! Phor rose to fame on Black Ink Crew: Chicago but has more recently stepped fully into his truth as a masked “big dog.” Yes, he wears a mask designed to emulate a dog and yes this is not for shits and giggles! The Good Moms and Phor sit down for an honest and intimate conversation about accepting your true identity, living beyon...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 3

This is How You Give No F*cks

They’re baaaaack! The Good Moms have returned from hiatus to hang with the Tribe and bring in 2025 with a bang. Welcome to No F*cks Given January. Join Erica and Milah as they sit down to fill you in on what they’ve been up to while off-season, bringing the spicy energy you know and love! The ladies give witty and thoughtful perspectives on regrettable decisions in the bedroom, the craziest updates in Pop Culture, and advice on how everyone can learn to not give a f*ck! What you can expect to he...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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