The BAD Mom Show

Theresa Todd
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Welcome to the BAD MOM Show, where we flip the script on shame and reclaim the stories that moms tell themselves: “I’m too much,” “I’m not enough,” or “I’m just plain bad.” Around here, BAD stands for Blessed, Already approved of, and Divinely designed — to lead your family as the heart of your home. And if that doesn’t sound like you yet, don’t worry. It will. This show is for the moms who feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by the present, and deep down fear they’re ‘messing it up. It’s for the ones carrying stories they’ve been too ashamed to tell — the fiery, sensitive, strong, loud, emotionally messy, misunderstood woman ready to stop hiding and start healing. Because here’s the truth: God chose you to for your family on purpose. He’s given YOU the authority to lead them boldly. You were divinely designed for this mantle of leadership, to set the tone as the heart of your home. Through raw conversations, real-life stories, biblical truth, and bold encouragement, you’ll be reminded: You are not a failure. You are not the problem. You are not too far gone. And you are absolutely not a bad mom. It’s time to bring shame into the light, reclaim your story, and walk in the freedom that’s already yours. Because mama — your family needs your kind of bold. You’re in the right place. Let’s get started.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 59: Kingdom Wealth, Money Mindset and Divine Strategy w/Rachel Wortman

    Money can get weird fast. It can bring up questions about worth, identity, security, success, and even what we believe God is asking us to do with what we’ve been given.   In this episode, I’m sitting down with Rachel Wortman for a conversation about kingdom wealth, money mindset, calling, and divine strategy—and there were some things she shared that really made me stop and think. We’re talking about the connection between our money and our identity, why stewardship matters, and how believing bigger can change the way we approach what God has placed in our hands. In this episode, you’ll get curious about:   What might be underneath the way you currently think about money, worth, and success? Could your calling and your assignment actually be two different things? What changes when you stop seeing money as the goal and start seeing it as something you’re entrusted to steward?   And this is only Part 1! Come back next week for Part 2 as Rachel and I go even deeper.   Rachel Wortman is a bestselling author, podcaster, and faith-and-business coach who helps Christian entrepreneurs build with God, not just for Him. After helping her husband grow the largest independent real estate brokerage in Oklahoma and scale to $3 billion in production, Rachel stepped into the coaching space to focus on what she saw missing at the highest levels of success: divine wisdom, the power of God, and clarity around our true calling in business.   Find Rachel: @rachelwortman | www.supernaturalceo.com | www.rachelwortman.com Get The Money Mandate: https://link.amazon/B08PuUWqp   Join The BAD Mom Society on Facebook and share this episode with a friend who needs this conversation!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  2. Sep 23

    Episode 58: A Sneak Peek Into The BAD Mom Society's 1st Call: The Power of Your Bold Prayers

    How often do we, as women, carry things we were never meant to carry alone?   We try to fix it, control it, micro-manage everyone and push through until we're ready to break. And then we remember, Oh yeah… I can pray.   In this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into the very first BAD Mom Society call, where we talked about the power of your prayers and what happens when we stop treating prayer like a last resort and start making it our first response.   This episode is meant to give you a taste of what happens inside The BAD Mom Society so you can come join us if you missed it! No matter what season you're walking through, we need community. We are wired for connection, not isolation, but we easily slip back into our private worlds. This community is meant to change that!   In this episode, you'll learn: What changes when prayer becomes your first response instead of your last resort Why using your voice in prayer literally shifts the atmosphere and your perception of your circumstances What becomes possible when women come together in faith, connection, and prayer   Come join us inside The BAD Mom Society to hear the entire first call. It’s FREE and I know it will grow you in ways you can't imagine. Being girded up, equipped and prayed over is how you lead with bold authority. I'd love to have you there!   Share this episode with a friend who needs this community too, and make sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you don’t miss a thing!   Join The BAD Mom Society on Facebook   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  3. Sep 16

    Episode 57: Becoming a Teenager and Navigating This New Season Together

    My boy is turning 13, and I’m full of emotions.   It's a rollercoaster of joy and grief. There’s the joy in getting to watch the person he's becoming, savoring moments from every season. And it's mirrored by the grief of knowing it's another season of life we're moving on from as he continues to grow up. The teen years feel especially pivotal; another step toward letting go, and while it's not easy, I'm extremely grateful.   Both emotions can be felt at the same time. I can be incredibly proud of him while also grieving the little boy he’s leaving behind.   In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s been like stepping into this transition with my first born: the feelings, the conversations, the fears and the anticipation. I share a story about something my husband and I did to intentionally mark this milestone with our son and it's a practice I highly recommend (not just with your pre-teens but especially at this milestone).   We talk about: Why it's important to acknowledge and honor the joy and grief as you transition out of one season and enter another A powerful practice you can share with your child to reflect, dream and prepare for the teen years with trust and accountability How to keep that trust and open connection through all the changes teen years bring including friendships, technology, boundaries, and growing independence   Motherhood is full of seasons we want to cling to and moments we’ll treasure forever. Maybe the goal isn’t to choose between holding on and letting go, but to learn how to do both with gratitude.   If you’re in a similar season, I hope this message makes you feel seen and less alone in the mix of emotions. And if you have a teen, I'm open to your favorite parenting tip that’s helped your family stay rooted in faith, love and connection!   Be sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you don’t miss an episode- new ones drop every Wednesday! And please, leave a 5 star review if this message spoke to you!   The BAD Mom Society is launching this month! It's a FREE group and we're kicking it off with our first call TODAY, at 12p, EST! If you want to learn more or be a part of the Society, click here: Facebookfacebook.com/share/g/1N6911wJAU   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com   Resources mentioned for navigating teen years: birds-bees.com Guy's Guide to God, Girls and The Phone In Your Pocket- LinkAmazon.com: Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket: 101 Real-World Tips for Teenaged Guys: 9781624169908: McKee, Jonathan: Books  Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences LinkMen Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences: Farrel, Bill, Farrel, Pam: 9780736968881: Amazon.com: Books

  4. Sep 9

    Episode 56: The Power of Lamenting and Why We Need to Do It, Not Avoid It

    Sometimes you wake up expecting to feel happy… and instead, there’s this heaviness you can’t quite explain.   Have you ever experienced that? Well I did, and it happened to be on my birthday of all days. I wasn't sad for a particular reason. It wasn't about the number- although I'm shocked every time I say it because I don't feel even close to it- it was something deeper. Something heart level.   I felt the invitation to lament which is something I think we're really quick to avoid for a couple reasons. One, it's not fun. It can feel uncomfortable even. Two, we're really quick to shame ourselves for feeling grief, especially when it pops out of nowhere. We're so quick to brush it off, get busy to distract it away, tell ourselves to 'buck up' or 'get over it already'. When, what's really necessary? Feeling it. Going THROUGH the pain and truly letting yourself lament.   In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to truly surrender what you're carrying- to slow down and have an honest talk, maybe even an ugly cry, with God. There's a difference between prayer time and lamenting time. But we have a God who never changes, never fails, and already knows. What He wants is for you to give it all to Him, to bring the messy, hard, frustrating, sad stuff in your heart and give it to Him straight.   This is a powerful practice and one worth allowing yourself to go through. I share how lamenting isn’t the same as staying stuck in grief and the important role grief plays in healing your heart. I also share the difference between condemnation and conviction. It's important to know because one pulls you down into shame while the other invites you to humility, repentance, and freedom.   I share what happened when I finally stopped trying to hold it all together, let myself cry, and gave God what He wanted- my lament; real; raw; and honest.   If this message speaks to you, I hope you’ll share it with a friend who needs permission to be honest, too. And I'd be honored if you would leave a 5-star review to help spread this message far and wide to more women who need it. As always be sure you're subscribed to the show so you don't miss an episode!   PS. The BAD Mom Society is launching this month! It's a FREE group and we're kicking it off with our first call so reach out to me @thetheresatodd to get the link!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  5. Sep 2

    Episode 55: Diving Deeper into the Anxious Achiever- Part 2 w/Nadia Fiorita Sementilli

    Episode 55: Diving Deeper into the Anxious Achiever- Part 2 w/Nadia Fiorita Sementilli   Girl, can we just be real? Doing all the things and looking like you’ve got it together is exhausting.   In Part 2 of my conversation with Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli, we’re going deeper into the anxious achiever and the roots of this unspoken pressure that fuels performance pressure, a drive to succeed, to be all for everyone and somehow not crack from the weight of it.   It's NOT realistic ladies. So how did we get here? That's what we wanted to explore more. We dig into how societal pressure plays a part as well as the role of faith and what your identity is built upon. We also get honest about the fears that lie beneath the hustle, how past rejection impacts us today, the danger of isolation and the power of community.   I'd be remiss if we didn't revisit God's design for our brains and the role neuroscience plays in finding healthy ways to slow down, assess motivation, and rewire those powerful thought patterns.   Whether you’re a SAHM, climbing the corporate ladder, building a side business, or trying to master all three, it's time to acknowledge that living in a chronic state of stress is hurting more than it's helping.   This conversation gave me a LOT to think about, and I hope it does the same for you.   If this episode spoke to you, do me a favor and share it with a friend who needs to hear it and leave a review. This is a conversation every woman can benefit from no matter what season you're in. For more information on individual support, connect with Nadia!   Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli is a licensed therapist, anxiety expert, and coach specializing in helping anxious, high achieving women create calmer, more balanced lives without sacrificing their success. Nadia teaches women practical, research-based tools to help retrain anxious thinking, regulate emotions and experience more peace, confidence and balance in their everyday lives.   Connect with Nadia IG: @holisticanxietytherapist Website: www.nadiafiorita.com    Be sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show, and share this episode with a friend who’d love this conversation!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  6. Aug 26

    Episode 54: What It Means To Be An Anxious High-Achiever and How It's Impacting You w/Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli

    Episode 54: What It Means To Be An Anxious High-Achiever and How It's Impacting You w/Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli   Some women look like they have it all together but inside, their minds are running a million miles an hour.   Can you relate?   In this episode, I’m having a very honest conversation with my friend and anxiety expert, Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli, about what it means to be an anxious high-achiever. You might be very driven, productive, dependable, and successful- however you define that. But underneath all of that, you're battling overthinking, perfectionism, comparison, shame, and the feeling that no matter what you do, it’s never enough.   This conversation is so important because it impacts women whether they're a stay at home mom or a corporate leader, or somewhere in between with a side hustle and a house to run. Nadia and I talk about the pressure women carry to be everything to everyone, how our thought patterns can keep us stuck in cycles of anxiety and performance, and why “mom guilt” is often pointing to something much deeper.   We also get practical about slowing down, becoming aware of your thoughts, getting curious about their roots and how to combat that gnawing pressure to do more, be more, and prove your value.   If this episode spoke to you, do me a favor and share it with a friend who needs to hear it and leave a review. This is a conversation every woman needs to hear. And stay tuned for next week where we dive deeper into this topic. For more information on individual support, connect with Nadia!   Nadia Fiorita-Sementilli is a licensed therapist, anxiety expert, and coach specializing in helping anxious, high achieving women create calmer, more balanced lives without sacrificing their success. Nadia teaches women practical, research-based tools to help retrain anxious thinking, regulate emotions and experience more peace, confidence and balance in their everyday lives.   Connect with Nadia IG: @holisticanxietytherapist Website: www.nadiafiorita.com    Be sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show, and share this episode with a friend who’d love this conversation!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  7. Aug 19

    Episode 53: The BAD Mom Show Turns ONE Today!

    The BAD Mom Show is ONE! I can’t believe we’re already here!   One year in and so much to be GRATEFUL for! When I look back at all the conversations had, powerful guests, honest talk about real mom moments, and the impact of taking that step of faith to start the show...I'm reminded of why this work matters. As isolated as you might feel, whether in daily motherhood or because of unhealed pain, we all need the reminder-- none of us are meant to do this alone. So thank you for being here because I've needed these messages too and would not be here if it wasn't for your support.   In this special anniversary episode, we did things a little differently! I actually recorded the show LIVE on Instagram so if you've never watched the show, this would be a great one to tune in for! Hop on YouTube and relive the moments with me!   I’m celebrating the heart behind The BAD Mom show and have some special 'bad' mom guests who have helped make this community so special. Melissa Hughes, Dr. Emily Jacobs, and Stefani Pady pop on to share from their own 'bad' mom experiences which I know you'll find relatable (and hilarious).   I'm speaking straight to the heart of your leadership as a mom to remind you that your authority is a divine gift and your assignment requires you firmly planted in your true identity-- NOT what the world says or labels you've worn, but the unique, powerful woman He created in you.   I want you to remember this: You are not unqualified You are not too far behind, or not enough You ARE bad, and in the best way.   Whether you've tuned in for the first time today or have been an avid listener, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, for being here. The show would be nothing without your support so keep showing up and SHARE this episode with a B.A.D. mom friend who needs to know a truer definition of the word!   Shoot me a DM to get on the list for the first BAD Mom Society call coming in September! Help me continue to grow this community by sharing the show with a friend and writing a review. It means the world to me to have you here!   Connect with my guests`: Melissa Hughes: @melissaleahughes; www.melissaleahughes.com Dr Emily Jacobs: @dremilyjacobs; www.empoweredmoms.co Stefani Pady: @womenworshipandwork; www.womenworshipandwork.co   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  8. Aug 12

    Episode 52: A Summer of Saying YES and What NO Is Costing You

    Episode 52: A Summer of Saying YES and What NO Is Costing You   How's summer been? For most of us it's a great reset. Lot's of rest, less regimented days, and you find yourself saying YES to things you otherwise might not.   That's been me too and it got me thinking about how quickly “No” can become our default response. Call it part of parenting but before you know it 'No' is your answer to things like invitations to events, dinners, get togethers, and things that used to light you up.   Why is it harder to say 'YES' to things?   I get it- you're busy; you don't have room in your schedule; you wish you could be there but maybe next time...sound familiar?   Well listen up because on today's episode, we're digging into what's under that tendency to say 'no' before entertaining a 'yes'. And even more importantly, what you're actually missing when you choose convenience and comfort over a 'yes'.   I share a story about my own experience of saying YES more this summer and how those moments opened doors for more connection, fun, joy, and opportunities I otherwise would have missed. Yes, there's something about stepping out of your routine, to be inconvenienced, that gives God space to do what only He can.   In this episode, you’ll discover: What's under the 'no'? Why it feels easier than saying 'yes'—even when the invitation intrigues you What more white space in your day allows for and what you might miss by being married to your schedule Where God works and the power of saying 'yes' to disrupting your comfort zone   I'm also challenging you at the end so don't skip out early!   PS. The BAD Mom Show’s having a 1 Year Anniversary LIVE episode TODAY at 12 PM EST on Instagram Live! Come join the celebration and share this episode with a friend!   As always, be sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you don't miss a thing.   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

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Welcome to the BAD MOM Show, where we flip the script on shame and reclaim the stories that moms tell themselves: “I’m too much,” “I’m not enough,” or “I’m just plain bad.” Around here, BAD stands for Blessed, Already approved of, and Divinely designed — to lead your family as the heart of your home. And if that doesn’t sound like you yet, don’t worry. It will. This show is for the moms who feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by the present, and deep down fear they’re ‘messing it up. It’s for the ones carrying stories they’ve been too ashamed to tell — the fiery, sensitive, strong, loud, emotionally messy, misunderstood woman ready to stop hiding and start healing. Because here’s the truth: God chose you to for your family on purpose. He’s given YOU the authority to lead them boldly. You were divinely designed for this mantle of leadership, to set the tone as the heart of your home. Through raw conversations, real-life stories, biblical truth, and bold encouragement, you’ll be reminded: You are not a failure. You are not the problem. You are not too far gone. And you are absolutely not a bad mom. It’s time to bring shame into the light, reclaim your story, and walk in the freedom that’s already yours. Because mama — your family needs your kind of bold. You’re in the right place. Let’s get started.

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  • Creator
    Theresa Todd
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    The BAD Mom Show