The Southern Tea – "Name Change & Beyond"

Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Guest Co-host: Kristen
Date: July 16, 2025

Episode Overview

In this heartfelt episode, Lindsie Chrisley addresses the recent, much-discussed change of her last name on social media, providing an open and honest rationale behind the decision. Alongside Kristen, the show weaves through discussions on parenting, the realities of post-divorce identity, family dynamics—especially with public scrutiny—and the importance of emotional safety for her son. The episode flows naturally from light-hearted banter to deeply personal reflections, all in Lindsie’s characteristic, candid Southern style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Southern Hospitality and Sleepover Realities

• Guest Bedding Etiquette (01:31–04:41): Lindsie shares her standards for changing sheets in guest bedrooms, emphasizing cleanliness and consideration for all visitors.
  • “Leaving dirty sheets, which they might not be dirty, from somebody who spent the night... I don't want somebody else coming in there and then sleeping on top of somebody's stuff that they don't even know.” – Lindsie (01:46)
• Sleepover Logistics & Costs (11:45–13:42): Sleepovers are expensive, with snacks and preparations adding up. Lindsie spends over $120 on minimal snacks for her son Jackson's sleepover.
  • “No, seriously, I was preparing for this sleepover like days before, correct? ...$120 later of snacks.” – Lindsie (11:57–12:23)

Family, Business & Motherhood Stories

• Jackson’s Entrepreneurial Spirit (08:10–11:02): Lindsie details her son Jackson’s ventures, from selling cleaned golf balls to offering trash can washing services, reflecting on kids’ entrepreneurial mindsets.
  • “He and his friends went out. Do you know that those boys collected 43 golf balls off the course in like 35 minutes?” – Lindsie (08:59)
  • “They are convinced that they have thousands of dollars' worth of golf balls in the garage.” – Lindsie (09:10)
• Motherhood Moments (12:43–14:29): Lindsie talks about prepping for back-to-school, Jackson’s creative approach to new socks, and the practicalities of parenting.

Lighthearted Food & Product Banter

• Blankets & Bedding Preferences (02:18–04:41): Funny differences in co-sleeping habits are discussed, leading to relatable anecdotes about sharing (or not sharing) blankets with partners.
• Snack Obsessions: GoGo Squeez and Applesauce (16:04–18:16): Lindsie’s love for GoGo Squeez apple cinnamon is a running joke, with Kristen associating applesauce with swallowing pills.
  • “Can Go go Squeeze sponsor me? Because honestly, they're not cheap and I go through so many of these.” – Lindsie (17:15)
  • “How many Go go squeezes do I consume a day? Likely four.” – Lindsie (17:42)

Navigating Public & Private Identities: The Name Change (21:14–29:41)

Why Change the Name?

• Lindsie explains the personal and professional fallout from carrying the "Chrisley" surname after her divorce and her family's public controversies.
  • “For a long time, I very much battled with carrying my maiden last name. And with me carrying that last name came public association, assumptions of all different kinds, weight that I truly feel like I never asked for.” – Lindsie (22:21)
• She notes that the Chrisley name hindered business prospects post-show, refuting assumptions of privilege.
  • “That last name did not create income or opportunity for me. In fact, it became very problematic... and have been asked to go by another name altogether.” – Lindsie (23:44)
• Lindsie describes her practical decision-making after her divorce: reverting to her maiden name for identity, not sentiment, and using "Campbell" for legal/parenting contexts with her son.

The Pain of Public Family Conflict

• Lindsie publicly addresses hurtful comments made by her father, expressing how public erasure of her son Jackson as a grandchild is emotionally damaging.
  • “One of those was saying—and I quote—can't wait to have grandchildren. That statement... ignores my son Jackson, who is his biological grandchild. That type of erasure and emotional harm does not just affect me... It has and will continue to affect Jackson.” – Lindsie (28:51)
  • “There is no requirement to have a relationship with me to love your grandchild.” – Lindsie (32:04)
• She emphasizes creating a healthy, emotionally safe environment for her child, stating her boundaries with her family.
  • “My number one priority in this life is to create an emotionally safe environment for Jackson, but also myself... an environment for my child that is free from any type of conditional love, public erasure or private pain.” – Lindsie (33:06)

The Reality and Symbolism Behind the New Name

• Lindsie makes clear that the name change to Landsman is not about marriage (she is not married), but about finding peace, stability, and moving forward with her partner, David.
  • “Specifically in regards to choosing to change my last name to Landsman... it truly was a decision that I made about reclaiming my peace and stepping into my future that is defined by love, growth...” – Lindsie (37:55)
  • “It has nothing to do with erasing my past. It is all about choosing my future and protecting the people that I love most while doing so.” – Lindsie (38:22)
• She briefly clarifies rumors stemming from recent Instagram posts: the ring is a symbol of commitment, not an engagement, and her partner’s child isn’t pictured out of respect for privacy agreements with their blended family.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I refuse to allow any type of disrespect or dysfunction to have any type of seat at my table.”
  – Lindsie, standing firm on boundaries (37:48)

• “There are so many people who don't feel that way. They feel like you have to have a relationship with me, and it has to be a certain way in order for me to give you access to my child.”
  – Kristen, on parent–grandparent boundaries (32:22)

• “I was led to believe that that's what we were doing, and that’s absolutely not what we were doing. And so I've had to come to terms with a lot of that stuff on my own.”
  – Lindsie, on realizing reconciliation attempts were one-sided (35:18)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Changing Guest Bedding Etiquette: 01:31–02:18
• Jackson’s Business Ventures: 08:07–10:25
• Sleepover and Snack Costs: 11:45–13:42
• Name Change & Public Fallout Begins: 21:14
• Family Conflict and Protecting Jackson: 28:51
• Why Change to Landsman/Not Married: 37:48–39:28
• Instagram Speculations and Blended Family Privacy: 41:48–46:49

Listener Q&A and Devotional

• The episode closes with an HOA story (47:41–50:15) and an uplifting devotional message about moving confidently into a new life chapter:
  • “Your next chapter is going to be so beautiful. You're going to breathe. You're going to be able to finally rest knowing that you've come so far.” – Lindsie reading (51:31)

Tone and Atmosphere

Lindsie’s southern warmth anchors the conversation, even as she broaches challenging topics with vulnerability and grace. Kristen’s quick wit and supportive friendship infuse humor and relatability throughout. The episode balances deep authenticity with familiar, endearing banter.

Summary for Listeners New & Old

This episode is essential for anyone following Lindsie’s journey—or those navigating family identity and boundaries in public or private. Candid, sometimes raw, always heartfelt: Lindsie lays out her reasons for her name change, addresses public misconceptions, defends her child’s emotional health, and gives fans clarity about her next chapter—all while sharing real-life “tea” on motherhood and life in the south.