The Southern Tea – “Investing in Myself”
Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Date: November 12, 2025
Platform: PodcastOne
Episode Overview
In this candid and lively episode, Lindsie Chrisley dives deep into the complexities of self-investment during single motherhood, co-parenting, and personal growth. With her signature mix of humor, Southern charm, and real talk, Lindsie opens up about practical updates on her life, holiday plans, her evolving approach to social media, and the decisions she's making post-divorce to prioritize herself and her son. Joined by regular co-host Kristin, the conversation ranges from light-hearted discussions about bedding preferences to heavy-hitting reflections on internet negativity, co-parenting boundaries, and investing in oneself after romantic setbacks.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Bed & Bedding Talk: The Great Quilt-Duvet Debate
- Timestamps: 01:27 – 06:52
- Lindsie and Kristin start off discussing practical home life, particularly their preferences for bedding. Lindsie’s minimalist approach traces back to her childhood, aiming for practicality and comfort — “I became a minimalist when I became an adult, and I'm just going to go the quilt route, and I really don't give a shit what it looks like, as long as it looks clean.” (04:06)
- Humorous exchange about cold nights, naked sleeping, and the realities of living alone after divorce highlight the relatable, unfiltered style of the podcast.
2. Body Positivity, Realness, and “Hard Nipple Syndrome”
- Timestamps: 06:28 – 11:43
- An unexpectedly frank deep dive into female body experiences—especially “Hard Nipple Syndrome”—offers both comic relief and body-positivity messaging.
- Lindsie and Kristin joke about cold mornings and how men misunderstand women’s physical reactions (“Men think that means you’re aroused. I’m like, no, I’m cold. I caught a chill.” – Lindsie, 11:03).
3. Navigating the Holidays as a Single Mom
- Timestamps: 13:37 – 18:33
- Lindsie opens up about her approach to Thanksgiving post-divorce, outlining the emotional and logistical complexities of co-parenting, solo-hosting holiday meals, and handling tradition as a single parent.
- “Cooking Thanksgiving for Jackson and I for the first time since divorce... I’m getting kind of excited about it. I’ve already started making my grocery list...” (15:09)
- Discussion expands on the difficulty and uniqueness of cooking for two during major holidays.
4. Disney Planning, Co-Parenting, and Blended Family Vacations
- Timestamps: 18:33 – 23:22
- Lindsie details her upcoming mother-son Disney trip, emphasizing creating individual memories and being intentional with time together, especially post-divorce.
- She clarifies her relationship with ex-husband Will: “There is no reconciliation with Will and I. There is not a reconciliation brewing… there is a place that we can do some of these things together and have some experiences with Jackson together, without being romantically involved.” (22:00)
5. Personal Updates: The Christmas Inn, NFL, and Managing the Mental Load
- Timestamps: 24:02 – 29:13
- Lindsie shares her plans to visit new places like the Christmas Inn and see an NFL game and reflects on balancing excitement and overwhelm. The “mental checkout” phase before the new year is a recurring theme, echoing listeners’ year-end fatigue.
6. Social Media Hiatus, Returning with Boundaries
- Timestamps: 31:03 – 35:06
- Lindsie addresses her break from social media and her intent to approach it differently. She criticizes the comparison game and unhealthy striving for perfection, aiming for authenticity:
- “I’m not going to be posting anything... that’s just not my thing. I’m just gonna post, like, what I want to post. What happened to the times when we weren’t fighting an algorithm...?” (31:24)
- She discusses the negative impact of public scrutiny and her decision to disengage from divisive or cruel comments.
7. Navigating Public Criticism and Internet Negativity
- Timestamps: 35:06 – 44:48
- The podcast explores the evolution of social media toxicity, hate-watching, and parasocial relationships, with Lindsie sharing why she’s stopped responding to comments: “If people are going to pick apart what I do… I want them to pick it apart like in a completely authentic state. Because that’s just who I am.” (34:56)
- Kristin notes the shift from influencer infighting to general public hostility.
8. Investing in Herself: Single Motherhood & New Boundaries
- Timestamps: 45:09 – 51:46
- Lindsie describes her intentional focus on personal well-being and growth: “I'm fully investing all of my time on the time that I don't have Jackson on myself. And that might sound selfish... but I do have the time to invest in myself on the days that I don't have Jackson, and on the days that I do, I fully invest myself into him and my relationship with him.” (46:20)
- She confirms she’s not seeking a new relationship and discusses learning to set clearer boundaries about co-parenting and future romantic partnerships.
9. Positive Co-Parenting Models
- Timestamps: 47:57 – 51:09
- Lindsie and Kristin talk about removing stigma from positive co-parenting relationships and overcoming assumptions that friendliness with an ex means romantic involvement: “Will is family to me, regardless... We still are family. Our address has changed ... but yes, he is still my family and I want to be able to foster that relationship.” (48:36)
- Lindsie asserts the importance of new partners respecting established co-parenting dynamics.
10. Philosophies on Privacy and Public Self
- Timestamps: 51:51 – 53:00
- Lindsie shares and reflects on a favorite quote:
“What you do in private always shows in public... Your discipline shows in your confidence and your focus shows in your results. You are what you cultivate when no one is watching.” (51:51)
11. Trending Topics & Listener Tea
- Timestamps: 54:11 – 76:07
- The hosts debate a viral story about a woman demanding compensation from her ex for “stealing her childbearing years” after a breakup. The conversation explores themes of agency, manipulation, emotional investment, and legal boundaries.
- “But I think sometimes people get into relationships where they are so gaslit and manipulated into not making a decision that they know is probably best for them…” (58:28)
- Chat about couples who shower together, daily routines, and the different forms of intimacy/sharing workloads in relationships.
- Lindsie introduces her recent dive into local “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook groups, reflecting on online dating culture and the ways women are supporting each other. “I have come to realize are just full blown narcissists and gaslighters.” (72:21)
- The weekly devotional reflects on trusting God and living by faith, and Lindsie starts sharing her church notes as part of a new personal practice.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On minimalism and breaking from perfectionism:
“I became a minimalist when I became an adult, and I'm just going to go the quilt route, and I really don't give a shit what it looks like, as long as it looks clean.” — Lindsie (04:06) -
On authenticity in social media:
“I'm just gonna post like what I want to post. What happened to the times when we weren't fighting an algorithm?... For what?” — Lindsie (31:24) -
On men misunderstanding ‘hard nips’:
“It’s not the same as what’s going on in your pants, my guy.” — Lindsie (11:03) -
On self-investment after divorce:
“I am in no way, shape or form prepared to be in any type of relationship with any man right now. I need to give myself time, I need to give myself space, truly the space that I should have taken post divorce.” — Lindsie (46:31) -
On co-parenting:
“Will is family to me, regardless... yes, he is still my family and I want to be able to foster that relationship.” — Lindsie (48:36) -
On relationships and boundaries:
“It's not up to that other person who you're dating to determine what works for your family and a co-parenting relationship... that's not their place.” — Lindsie (50:18) -
On privacy and discipline:
“You are what you cultivate when no one is watching.” — (51:51)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Bed, bedding, and comfort talk: 01:27 – 06:52
- Body talk and “Hard Nipple Syndrome”: 06:28 – 11:43
- Holiday plans, solo Thanksgiving: 13:37 – 18:33
- Disney, co-parenting vacations: 18:33 – 23:22
- Year-end mental health check-out: 24:02 – 29:13
- Return to social media/healthy boundaries: 31:03 – 35:06
- Dealing with internet negativity: 35:06 – 44:48
- Investing in herself, self-growth: 45:09 – 51:46
- Positive co-parenting dynamics: 47:57 – 51:09
- Favorite quote and reflection: 51:51 – 53:00
- Viral story—childbearing years compensation: 54:11 – 61:42
- Intimacy & “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” group: 62:01 – 75:55
- Weekly devotional & takeaway: 69:17 – 70:51
Tone and Style
True to its name, the episode delivers “the whole tea”—no subject is off limits, and the conversation swings easily between humor, vulnerability, and practical advice. Lindsie’s language is colloquial and candid, often peppered with blunt self-awareness and relatable Southern-isms. She openly discusses both her struggles and joys, offering a grounded role model for single mothers, those in co-parenting relationships, and anyone invested in self-growth.
In Summary
“Investing in Myself” is a deeply personal and highly relatable episode, providing listeners with a window into Lindsie Chrisley’s evolving life as a single, co-parenting mother. Through humor, honesty, and plenty of real talk, Lindsie encourages listeners to prioritize authenticity, set healthy boundaries, reject toxic perfectionism, and invest intentionally in themselves. With practical anecdotes, candid insights, and memorable quotes, this episode is a comforting companion for anyone navigating life’s messier seasons.