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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

• 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.

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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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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.
  
  

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• If this episode resonates with you, share it with another parent. Gen Z is speaking—let’s make sure we’re listening.

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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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4 Impactful Steps You Can Take Right Now To Parent With Grit.

Are you worried about your child’s mental health as devices, social media, and constant pressure take over their world? You’re not alone.

In this kickoff episode of The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation :, Vivian Glyck—founder of Just Like My Child Foundation, Girl Power Project, and creator of Project Grit—shares the pivotal moment when her humanitarian work collided with the reality of raising kids in today’s anxious, screen-saturated culture.

Through raw stories, research, and a dose of humor, Vivian flips the script on motherhood. Being a “bad mom” isn’t about failing—it’s about leading with courage, ditching the guilt, and giving your kids the grit to thrive.

Key Takeaways

• A new lens on why anxiety, distraction, and family disconnection are symptoms—not the core problem
• The first simple steps to trade guilt for grit in your parenting
• A glimpse into how Project Grit and the Bad Mom Survival Kit can support you and your family

Pull up a chair, exhale, and join us. Together, we’re raising resilient, happy humans—one imperfect, powerful step at a time.

Timestamps

• [00:00] Welcome & what The Bad Moms Podcast is all about
• [01:33] Vivian’s journey through loss, purpose & advocacy
• [03:45] Founding Just Like My Child Foundation
• [05:22] Launching the Girl Power Project
• [07:01] Today’s youth mental health crisis
• [08:00] Project Grit & the Grit Kit
• [09:11] What to expect in upcoming episodes

✨ Resources & Next Steps

✔️ Join the Bad Mom Community for more conversations like this here.
✔️ Download your FREE Survival Kit here.
✔️ Share this episode with a parent who feels alone—you’re not.

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

• Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
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• Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
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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.

👉 Download Your Free Super Power Survival Kit: https://bit.ly/mikekoenigssurvivalkit
This is a FREE step-by-step guide to Turn Your Teen’s “I Don’t Know What I’m Good At” Into Real Confidence.

What do you do when the child you love is pulled into screens, isolation, and anxiety…

…and you feel powerless to pull them back out?

In this deeply personal episode of The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation, Vivian sits down with her husband, entrepreneur and futurist Mike Koenigs, to talk about the hardest parts of parenting a Gen Z son in today’s anxious generation.

Together, they share raw truths about addiction, boundaries, and despair. But there’s also a powerful reframe: why AI, when used with intention, could become the tool that helps this generation find purpose, create value, and build hope.

Key Takeaways

• Boundaries aren’t punishment, they’re protection. They shape character and save lives.
• Tech can be addictive, but when reframed as a tool, it becomes a capability amplifier.
• AI levels the playing field; kids don’t need degrees to build value, businesses, or careers.
• Every teen has a unique gift. When combined with AI, it becomes a superpower.
• Hope is real. Even in an anxious generation, we can raise creators, not just consumers.

Time Stamps

• [00:00] Welcome to the Studio
• [02:00] The Hardest Part of Parenting in the Digital Age
• [05:00] The Role of Boundaries
• [07:00] Tech as Addiction
• [09:00] The False God of AI
• [10:00] A Turn Toward Hope
• [13:00] Just Add AI
• [16:00] Apprenticeships, Careers & The Future of Work
• [20:00] Learning How to Learn
• [24:00] A Message to the Anxious Teen
• [28:00] Closing Reflections

👉 Parenting in the digital age is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast, share this episode with a parent who feels powerless, and explore resources like Mike’s Best seller, AI Accelerator to help your kids (and yourself) turn tech into a tool for growth. Together, we can raise resilient kids with hope and grit.

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📌Connect with The Bad Mom Podcast & Vivian Glyck

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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.

Hey mama—ever find yourself scrolling at 2am, wondering if you’re doing it all wrong? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not a bad mom.

On The Bad Mom Podcast, Vivian Glyck gets real about the anxiety, loneliness, and guilt so many parents face—because she’s lived it too. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest, finding tools that work, and raising resilient kids in a hyperconnected world.

👉 Listen now to The Bad Mom Podcast and join the conversation that’s changing families one honest moment at a time.

✨ Resources & Next Steps

✔️ Join the Bad Mom Community for more conversations like this here.
✔️ Download your FREE Survival Kit here.
✔️ Find a new episode with a parent who feels alone—you’re not.

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

• Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
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• 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.