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The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

By: Vivian Glyck
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 The Bad Mom Podcast is where raw parenting stories meet real solutions for raising resilient kids in today’s anxious, digital world. Hosted by humanitarian and Just Like My Child Foundation founder, Vivian Glyck, each episode blends unfiltered conversations, expert insights, and lived experiences to help parents swap guilt for grit—and discover how imperfect parenting can still support and encourage strong, thriving humans.© 2025 Vivian Glyck
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  • Ask Your Kids This One Question - Part 2

    Ask Your Kids This One Question - Part 2
    Sep 21 2025
    ➡️ Get your family talking again ➡️https://bit.ly/lisanicholsDownload Lisa Nichols' free guide to "Move From Constant Conflict to Genuine Connection".Welcome back to Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation with Lisa Nichols of Motivating The Teen Spirit. If you joined us for Part 1, you know how powerful and emotional this dialogue has been. In this episode, Vivian Glick and Lisa go even deeper, giving us not just her story but step-by-step guidance on how to create safety, connection, and resilience with our kids and within ourselves. We discuss what emotional safety actually looks like, how to ask your child the one question that can transform your relationship, and the necessary step of lovingly letting go so our kids can grow into who they are meant to be, not who we need them to be. If you've ever thought, "Am I doing this right?" this episode is for you.Key Takeaways• The first step in achieving a life vision is helping teens identify their current feelings and finding their "dot"—recognizing they are not a carbon copy version of anyone else.• Safe space agreements are essential for grounding the family and allowing everyone to feel seen, heard, and honored.• Parents must have the courage to ask their child to rate their relationship on a scale of 1 to 10 and then listen to the response.• When receiving the relationship rating, the parent must hold their emotion in (no crying or anger) to ensure the child feels safe giving an honest answer.• For struggling mothers dealing with identity issues or low self-confidence, programs that focus on filling your cup first and serving from your overflow are critical.• Action is what's going to move you; focus on small, palatable, bite-sized moves.Timestamps [00:00] Welcome to Part 2: Creating Safety, Connection, and Resilience [02:00] Finding the "Dot": Helping Teens Identify Who They Are and What They Want [05:00] Why Rituals and Safe Space Agreements Are Essential in the Age of Technology [08:00] The Physical Visual: Distinguishing The Real Self from The Oil and The Mask [12:00] The Critical Relationship Question: Rating Your Connection (1 to 10) [16:00] How to Focus Your Energy: What Would Take It From a 7 to a 10? [20:00] Motivating The Teen Spirit: Free Camps, Donations, and Emotional Intelligence for Teens [25:00] Resources for Moms: Filling Up Your Cup First [28:00] Closing: The Hardest Job in the World Doesn't Come with Instructions✨ Resources & Next Steps Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations like this here. If this episode resonates with you, share it with another parent. 👉 If you’ve ever thought, “Am I doing this right?” or felt the pain of wanting to do everything but not having the tools, this episode is for you. Listen, share it with another parent who needs healing and guidance, and subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation. And remember: you are not a bad mom; you’re a bada%^ in a broken system. Keep fighting.📌 Connect with Lisa NicholsMotivating the Teen SpiritInstagramFacebookLinkedINYouTube 📌 Connect with Vivian Glyck & The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious GenerationBad Mom Podcast on InstagramVivian on Instagram Bad Mom Podcast on FacebookBad Mom Podcast on YouTubeBad Mom Podcast on TikTokThe Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.
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    13 mins
  • How To Get Your Kids To Talk To You - Part 1

    How To Get Your Kids To Talk To You - Part 1
    Sep 21 2025

    ➡️ Get your family talking again ➡️https://bit.ly/lisanichols
    Download Lisa Nichols' free guide to "Move From Constant Conflict to Genuine Connection".


    In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Vivian sits down with her friend Lisa Nichols for a raw, healing talk on parenting, depression, guilt, and radical love. From creating safe spaces to allowing the freedom to fail, Lisa shares how parents can stop judging, start listening, and raise resilient kids.

    Key Takeaways

    • You are not failing because your child struggles…you’re human, and so are they.
    • Safe spaces built on no judgment, no repercussions, and unconditional love transform communication.
    • Teens don’t need us to fix their feelings; they need us to validate them.
    • Failure isn’t the enemy; shame and silence are.
    • Radical love and emotional intelligence create resilience for both parent and child.

    Timestamps

    • [00:00] Meet Lisa Nichols, Founder of Motivating The Teen Spirit
    • [02:00] Have You Ever Felt Like a Bad Mom?
    • [04:00] Light vs. Darkness
    • [06:00] Lisa’s Origin Story & Suicidal Thoughts as a Teen
    • [09:00] Saving a Life Through Listening
    • [12:00] Emotional Safety is a Necessity
    • [17:00] Kids Need The Freedom to Fail
    • [20:00] Safe Space: No Judgment, No Repercussions, Unconditional Love
    • [24:00] Kids Living in the Shadow of Their Parents
    • [29:00] Closing Reflections


    ✨ Resources & Next Steps

    • Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations like this here.
    • If this episode resonates with you, share it with another parent.

    👉 If you’ve ever felt powerless, judged, or like a “bad mom,” this episode is for you. Listen, share it with another parent who needs healing, and subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation.
    And remember: you don’t have to parent alone. Together, we can raise resilient kids with radical love.

    📌 Connect with Lisa Nichols

    • Motivating the Teen Spirit
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIN
    • YouTube

    📌 Connect with Vivian Glyck & The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

    • Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
    • Vivian on Instagram
    • Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
    • Bad Mom Podcast on YouTube
    • Bad Mom Podcast on TikTok

    The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.

    Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.

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    32 mins
  • What Gen Z Wants You To Know (with My Son)

    What Gen Z Wants You To Know (with My Son)
    Sep 21 2025

    👉 Download your free GenZ Survival Kit: https://bit.ly/ZakKoenigsSurvivalKit
    FREE tips for helping your kid Shift From Isolation to Connection and get moving again.


    In this raw and vulnerable episode, I sit down with my son, Zak, to hear the truth about growing up Gen Z. He shares what it was like to graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic, why so many boys are isolating behind screens, and how online communities can either heal—or harm—them.

    Zak opens up about his darkest moments, what he wishes his dad and I had known, and the small steps parents can take to reconnect with their kids. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience from the anxious generation itself.

    Key Takeaways

    • The hidden struggles of Gen Z—anxiety, addiction, and loneliness
    • Why COVID reshaped an entire generation’s mental health
    • The dangerous pull of toxic online communities for young men
    • The surprising boundary Zak appreciated, even though he hated it at the time
    • The one piece of advice he has for parents watching their kids struggle

    Time Stamps

    • [00:02:00] Zak describes his lowest point—days stuck in bed, unable to send a text, challenged by OCD.
    • [00:05:00] Growing up Gen Z: how being a COVID grad shaped his generation’s mental health.
    • [00:08:00] The inner world of young men: what parents don’t see but kids desperately feel.
    • [00:12:00] How online grifters prey on boys’ loneliness and twist it into hate.
    • [00:18:00] Why parents struggle to “speak the language” of their child’s digital communities.
    • [00:23:00] Zak’s blunt take: the need for regulation, phone bans in schools, and systemic change.
    • [00:27:00] Is Gen Z addicted? Zak explains.
    • [00:29:00] The one boundary Zak secretly appreciated, even though he hated it.
    • [00:30:00] His advice to parents: sponsor real-world connection, don’t just lecture.
    • [00:36:00] The one simple, non-invasive routine he says can help kids climb out of the hole.

    ✨ Resources & Next Steps:

    • Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations like this here.
    • Download your FREE Bad Mom Survival Kit.
    • If this episode resonates with you, share it with another parent. Gen Z is speaking—let’s make sure we’re listening.

    📌 Connect with The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation & Vivian Glyck

    • Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
    • Vivian on Instagram
    • Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
    • Bad Mom Podcast on YouTube
    • Bad Mom Podcast on TikTok

    The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.

    Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.

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    30 mins
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