PODCAST · kids
GoodMom
by Lindsay Andreotti and Sunny Gault
Welcome to #GoodMom, a show for moms raising extraordinary kids in an ever-changing, wonder-filled world. Hosted by friends Lindsay and Sunny, this is a space for honesty, encouragement, and deep belief in who your children are becoming. It’s not about doing more, it’s about seeing more—your child’s unique spark, their quiet gifts, the story only they can tell. Because when you truly believe in them, something powerful begins to unfold. Join us LIVE Sundays at 1pm ET/10am PT on YouTube!
Episodes
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Don’t Stop the Music — Helping Kids Create Without Fear
🎶 “That’s not my vibe, Mom!” What happens when sharing music turns into worrying about what everyone else thinks? Lindsay and Sunny talk about their sons’ music interests, their own MTV memories, and how fear of judgment can keep kids—and adults—from sharing what they create. 🎧 From electronic...
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Does Money Grow on Trees? Rethinking What We Teach Our Kids
🎉 GoodMom is back for Season 2—and we’re talking money! When your teenager has a car, a girlfriend, and a growing list of expenses, how do you decide what to pay for—and what they should earn themselves? Sunny and Lindsay share their different financial upbringings and reflect on how those...
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Truth or Manipulation? Empowering Kids to Know the Difference
Does your child really want it—or have they been convinced they need it? 📱 Lindsay and Sunny explore TikTok skincare trends, Roblox purchases, and brand-name clothes as they talk about the influences behind kids’ choices. Through personal parenting stories, they reflect on looking beyond the…
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Helping Kids Build Social Skills in a Digital World
Our kids are more connected than ever—but how comfortable are they talking face-to-face? 💬 Sunny and Lindsay explore “social fluency” and the everyday moments that give kids a chance to practice connecting with others. From one-word answers to an unexpected conversation at the Starbucks...
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Raising Resilient Kids: When to Help and When to Step Back
When your child struggles, do you step in—or give them room to work through it? 💗 Lindsay and Sunny explore the urge to rescue our kids and the challenge of offering support without taking over. From a daughter’s reluctance to make videos to a teenager’s impatience during recovery, they share...
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Merry & Bright: Helping Kids Shine Their Light
What lights your kids up—and how can you tell when that spark is missing? 💡 Sunny and Lindsay explore the interests, activities, and everyday choices that leave kids feeling engaged and excited. From homeschooling and hobbies to holiday plans, they reflect on getting curious about why kids love...
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Changing Family Dynamics (When Everyone Outgrows Everything)
What happens when the family changes—but everyone still expects the same holiday traditions? 🏡 Lindsay and Sunny explore shifting roles, bedroom reshuffles, and the feelings that come with making room for a new stage of family life. Sunny shares how giving her teenage boys separate bedrooms…
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To Wrap or Not to Wrap?
To wrap or not to wrap—is that even a question when you’re buried in bows and tape? 🎁 Sunny and Lindsay explore creative ways to give gifts, simplify holiday preparations, and keep the fun without the pressure to make everything perfect. From reusable fabric sacks and sip-and-wrap parties to…
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When Your Grown Kid Moves Back Home
Your grown child moves back home—but does everyone agree on what that means? 🏡 Lindsay and Sunny explore sharing a home with adult kids, from household contributions to expectations that never quite got discussed. After accidentally going live mid-bite, Lindsay shares a friend’s experience with...
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Helping Kids Handle Disappointment
When your kid feels disappointed, do you feel it just as deeply? 💗 Sunny and Lindsay explore the urge to make everything better—and what it looks like to support kids when you can’t change the outcome. From scraped knees to missed football games, they share personal stories, including Sunny’s…
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Making Birthday Presents Meaningful (No More Gift Bags!)
When did birthday parties get so complicated? 🎁 Lindsay and Sunny tackle gift expectations, party favors, and keeping celebrations personal during their very first live episode—complete with tech hiccups and behind-the-scenes laughs. With Sunny’s twins turning 12, they explore birthday…
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Parenting Children Who Aren’t Your Own
What does it mean to show up for a child who isn’t your own? 💗 Sunny and Lindsay explore caring for kids as grandparents, foster parents, and the trusted adults whose homes become everyone’s gathering place. From supporting kids through big transitions to navigating everyday boundaries, they...
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Family Business 101: Raising Future Entrepreneurs
What if a summer project became your family’s first business? 🎥 Lindsay and Sunny explore turning an idea into something real—and the teamwork, patience, and follow-through it takes to build it together. Sunny shares how converting old VHS tapes to digital sparked a family business idea and led…
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Authentic Kids: Letting Them Be Who They Really Are
How do you help kids be themselves when there’s so much pressure to fit in? Sunny and Lindsay explore growing independence, fear of failure, and the parenting challenge of knowing when to guide—and when to step back. Sunny shares stories about her identical twins choosing to dress alike again,...
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Neighborhood Nonsense: HOAs, Barking Dogs, and Facebook Drama
Is your neighborhood a little slice of paradise—or the source of your next headache? 🏡 Lindsay and Sunny explore barking dogs, HOA frustrations, and the neighborhood drama that somehow always finds its way onto Facebook. From Ring camera antics to noisy neighbors, they swap stories about sharing...
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I'm Annoyed! Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts
Ever feel like one more tiny inconvenience might send you over the edge? 😅 Sunny and Lindsay talk about the everyday frustrations that pile up—from a restaurant refusing AmEx to phone updates, uncooperative smart speakers, and a smart lock that isn’t helping anyone. Together, they share what…
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Friday Night Frights: A Concussion Confession
How do you support something your child loves when it scares you? 🏈 Sunny and Lindsay explore the emotions of watching kids take risks, pursue their interests, and find their own way. Sunny shares the frightening experience of her 15-year-old son sustaining a concussion during football and the…
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Night Owl Kids and Bedtime Battles
Why is your teen wide awake when the rest of the house is ready for bed? 🌙 Sunny and Lindsay explore late-night YouTube marathons, shifting routines, and the appeal of having a little time to yourself. Sunny shares her middle son’s late-night habits and her efforts to adjust his schedule before...
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When Mom’s Away… The Mess Will Stay
Ever come home from a trip and wonder what happened to your house? 😅 Sunny returns from two months in Ohio to piled-up packages, sticky cupboards, and mystery messes after her husband and two boys held down the fort in San Diego. The homecoming sparks a conversation with Lindsay about different...
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Telling Kids “Hard Stuff” (or Not?)
How much do you tell your kids when life gets complicated—and when do you tell them? 💭 Sunny and Lindsay explore the delicate decisions around sharing difficult news while wanting to protect the people you love. From health concerns and family moves to divorce, they share personal stories about...
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Memory Makeovers: Decluttering the Past & Preserving What Matters
Are your family memories tucked into shoeboxes, stacked on VHS tapes, or lost in “New Folder (3)”? 📸 Sunny and Lindsay explore the challenge of organizing years of photos and videos—and the unexpected joy of seeing them again. From giant labeled bins to scanned highlights, they share their...
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Ditch the Schedule, Embrace the Unexpected
Is your color-coded calendar running the show? 😅 Sunny and Lindsay explore what happens when packed schedules leave little room for spontaneity—and how an unexpected change of plans can turn into something worth enjoying. Lindsay shares a day filled with dog-sitting, car-lending, and surprise...
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Missing Big Moments (and Surviving the Guilt Trip)
Ever missed a big moment in your child’s life—and replayed it in your head afterward? 💗 Sunny and Lindsay explore the guilt that comes with not being there and the pressure to show up for absolutely everything. Sunny shares how she missed her oldest son’s 15th birthday party and tried to make it...
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Politics & Parenting: Keeping the Peace at Home
How do you keep family relationships strong when political conversations get heated? 💬 Sunny and Lindsay explore disagreements, assumptions, and the challenge of staying connected when you see the world differently. From political books ordered by a grandparent to relatives making assumptions...
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Camping, Critics & Confidence
Would you let your kids go camping with a friend’s grandparents—without you? 🏕️ Sunny and Lindsay explore the questions, second-guessing, and outside opinions that can come with giving kids more freedom. Sunny shares her decision to let her twin daughters join a camping trip, complete with...
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Meditation Reimagined: What It Means to Be in the Zone
Does finding a quiet moment have to mean sitting still and clearing your mind? ☕ Sunny and Lindsay explore meditation, creative flow, and the everyday moments that help them feel more present. From coffee with a poodle to morning recharge rituals, they share what helps them slow down and quiet…
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Taming the Inner Critic (and Telling Your Monkey Mind to Chill!)
Forgot your coffee, left your laptop behind, and somehow decided it means you’re failing at life? 😅 Sunny and Lindsay talk about the inner critic that turns an ordinary messy morning into a whole story about not being enough. Lindsay shares how a rough start brought out her “inner monkey,” while...
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Parenting Your Parents: The Role Reversal We Didn’t Ask For
What happens when the parents who cared for you start needing more support themselves? 💗 Sunny and Lindsay explore changing family roles, tricky conversations, and the challenge of helping without taking over. Lindsay shares her experience caring for three family members, while Sunny reflects on...
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Petting Zoos: Letting Go of Mom Fears
Baby animals are adorable—but muddy shoes and a goat chewing your hair? That’s another story. 🐐 Sunny and Lindsay turn a misty petting zoo visit into a conversation about the experiences we embrace, the messes we avoid, and what our kids pick up along the way. From baby alpacas and chicks to...
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Zombies, Shower Curtains & Stuff That Sticks
Ever watched something that stayed with you long after the credits rolled? 🧟 Sunny and Lindsay explore scary stories, kids’ viewing choices, and how the things we watch can leave us feeling. Recording from their parents’ houses with makeshift setups and questionable Wi-Fi, Sunny shares how...
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The Joy of Brilliance: Inventing the Job That Doesn’t Exist (Yet!)
What if the work you’re meant to do doesn’t exist yet? 🚀 Sunny and Lindsay explore discovering your strengths, following unexpected interests, and creating a career that fits who you are. Lindsay shares insights from teaching “How to Get the Job You Want That Hasn’t Been Invented Yet” at the...
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Raising the New Humans: Conscious Kids for a Conscious World
What if raising kids starts with rethinking some of the things we learned growing up? 🌱 Sunny and Lindsay explore bringing more awareness to parenting—and giving kids room to discover who they are. From emotional development to imagination and self-directed learning, they reflect on being a…
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Amusement Park Mayhem: Tornado Warnings, Bacon, and Mom Hacks!
Theme park memories last forever—and sometimes, so does the regret of wearing denim on a water ride. 🎢 Sunny and Lindsay swap stories about taking kids to amusement parks, from roller coaster marathons to surprise bacon handouts. Between expensive tickets, soggy shorts, and a tornado warning,...
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Are We There Yet?! Road Trips, Meltdowns & Magic Memories
Are we there yet?! 🚙 Sunny and Lindsay take a trip down memory lane with childhood road trips, backseat battles, and the things that kept them entertained long before iPads. From Walkmans and 8-track tapes to homemade dance routines, they swap funny travel stories and explore ways to keep kids...
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It’s a Sunny Day – When Grandparents Meddle (with Love)
What do you do when Grandma thinks she knows best—about your kids? 😅 Sunny and Lindsay explore unsolicited advice, grandparent boundaries, and the delicate balance between appreciating help and wanting a little breathing room. Lindsay shares how advice about carrots nearly inspired a move to...
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Relationship Drama: So Your Kid’s Dating a Walking Red Flag
What do you do when Grandma thinks she knows best—about your kids? 😅 Sunny and Lindsay explore unsolicited advice, grandparent boundaries, and the delicate balance between appreciating help and wanting a little breathing room. Lindsay shares how advice about carrots nearly inspired a move to...
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow – When Kids Want a New Look
What happens when your kid asks for green hair or an undercut with designs? 🎨 Sunny and Lindsay talk about bold hairstyles, self-expression, and deciding which parenting battles are worth picking up the scissors over. Sunny shares her pink-and-red hair experiment with her twins, while Lindsay...
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A Mother's Day Celebration: Loofahs, Roses & The Good Mom Yeti
Mother’s Day can bring laughter, love, and a whole lot of emotions. 🌸 Lindsay and Sunny share the bittersweet moments of missing your own mom, the joy of helping other mothers feel appreciated, and the creative ways kids celebrate us. From assembling 50 gift bags for single moms to a last-minute...
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The Airplane Episode: Babies, Blowouts & Boarding Passes
Flying with kids can feel like a parenting test at 30,000 feet. ✈️ Sunny and Lindsay share stories of crying babies, toddler meltdowns, and the extra pressure of feeling watched by a plane full of strangers. Lindsay recalls traveling solo with two little ones and their car seats, while Sunny...
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Don’t Be a Drag, Mama — Glow Up & Go Out
When was the last time you stayed out until 2 AM—for fun? 💃 Sunny and Lindsay share two very different adventures that reminded them how good it feels to step out of the mom routine and enjoy themselves. Sunny recounts her night at Lips, San Diego’s drag show dinner theater, complete with…
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May the Fourth Be With You – A Star Wars Parenting Adventure
Does parenting ever feel like trying to guide a tiny Sith Lord toward the light? Sunny and Lindsay celebrate May the Fourth with Star Wars memories, laughs, and a thoughtful conversation about raising kids who make their own choices. From Lindsay’s nine trips to see Star Wars in 1977 to a special...
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When Helping Hurts: Loving, Letting Go & Staying Strong
How do you support a struggling child when everything you’ve tried feels like it isn’t enough? 💗 Sunny and Lindsay have a heartfelt conversation about the worry, guilt, and helplessness parents can feel when their child faces mental health challenges. Lindsay shares a friend's story about...
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Silly String, Backyard Protests, and Little Activists
What happens when a can of silly string sparks a backyard protest? 😂 Sunny and Lindsay share how a simple request turned into homemade signs, a march, and some very determined kids. The backyard antics bring back memories of Lindsay’s own childhood campaign involving tetherball. ✊ Along the way,...
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Sleepover Sagas: Memories, Minecraft and Minivans
Kids call it a sleepover—but how much sleeping actually happens? 😴 Sunny and Lindsay swap stories about slumber parties, birthday celebrations, and the adventures that keep moms up all night. Lindsay recalls chaperoning 400 fifth graders overnight at the Boeing Air and Space Museum, while Sunny...
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Poodles, Doodles & Practice Parenting: Lessons from Our Fur Babies
Was your first baby a fur baby? 🐶 Sunny and Lindsay welcome two special guests—Dezi, a five-pound toy poodle, and Sadie, a protective goldendoodle—as they explore how caring for pets can give us a taste of motherhood. From practicing patience to figuring out who’s actually providing the…
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Hover Less, Chill More: Finding Your Parenting Sweet Spot
How do you give your kids room to grow when your instinct says to keep them close? 🚁 Sunny and Lindsay explore the push and pull between protecting our children and trusting them to handle more on their own. Sunny shares what it took to let her oldest ride an e-bike to school, while Lindsay...
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How Football Killed Our Summer Vacation Plans
What happens when your family vacation competes with football practice—and your teenager would rather stay home? 🏈 Sunny and Lindsay talk about the challenges of making summer plans when growing kids have schedules, opinions, and priorities of their own. Sunny shares her struggle to balance...
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Cosmic Launch + ChatGPT Decodes Our Podcast's Birth Chart!
GoodMom is officially launching—with a little help from the stars! 🪐 Sunny and Lindsay reflect on the unexpected connections that brought the show to life and explore something every new show clearly needs: its own astrological birth chart. With help from ChatGPT, they take a playful look at…
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We Birthed a Podcast – Why We Started #GoodMom
What makes someone a good mom? 💖 In the very first episode of GoodMom, Sunny and Lindsay share why they’re creating a space for honest stories, laughter, and bringing more consciousness to motherhood—without the pressure to be perfect. Get to know Sunny, a mom of four, and Lindsay, a mom of two...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to #GoodMom, a show for moms raising extraordinary kids in an ever-changing, wonder-filled world. Hosted by friends Lindsay and Sunny, this is a space for honesty, encouragement, and deep belief in who your children are becoming. It’s not about doing more, it’s about seeing more—your child’s unique spark, their quiet gifts, the story only they can tell. Because when you truly believe in them, something powerful begins to unfold. Join us LIVE Sundays at 1pm ET/10am PT on YouTube!
HOSTED BY
Lindsay Andreotti and Sunny Gault
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Welcome to #GoodMom, a show for moms raising extraordinary kids in an ever-changing, wonder-filled world. Hosted by friends Lindsay and Sunny, this is a space for honesty, encouragement, and deep belief in who your children are becoming. It’s not about doing more, it’s about seeing more—your...
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