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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

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👉 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.

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