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. 1d ago

    Episode 49: Summer Sizzler Series Part 4 – Before They See Something They Can't Unsee

    We all hope it never happens: They get exposed to pornography. What if the most important conversation around this isn't after they've seen something, it's before? Let's talk about it.   In this final episode of the Summer Sizzler Series, we're addressing this difficult topic because it truly is one of the most important conversations to have as parents. In this digital world, our children are growing up surrounded by screens with easy access to dangerous people and pictures. We know there's inappropriate content everywhere, even places you'd least expect it. So why would we wait to educate our kids about this pervasive, dangerous topic? This is not about having a fearful talk- I want you and your kids to be prepared, armed with protective tools so you can be a team against porn's damage together, as a team.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: The frightening statistics about the average age of exposure to pornography in children and the damaging impact it has on them mentally and emotionally Why one simple conversation today could completely change how your child responds tomorrow A practical framework to help both parents and children know exactly what to do when digital dangers appear- intentionally or unintentionally How building trust now creates protection that lasts far beyond parental controls   This is the final episode of our 4-part Summer Sizzler Series, and I'm leaving you with one last summer homework challenge. Make sure not to skip it and share how it goes with me! We are in this battle together.   If you found this series helpful would you do me a favor? Save it to come back to and share it with a friend. The topics around sex are vast and before the world fills your children's minds with ideas about what sex is, what's safe for their bodies, and what to do in dangerous situations, YOU get to be their front line. Take authority on this important topic, and join other families who want to arm their kids with truth. This is a battle worth fighting!   Recommended Resources: • Good Pictures, Bad Pictures (and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.) • Protect Young Eyes (Instagram & Website)   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  2. Jul 15

    Episode 48: Summer Sizzler Series Part 3 - When They Get To The Point And How To Have The Talk

    Episode 48: Summer Sizzler Series Part 3: When They Get To The Point And How To Have The Talk   What do you say when your child asks the question you've been hoping—maybe dreading—they'd ask? Believe it or not, this moment doesn't have to be awkward or overwhelming (most likely how it felt to you).   In Part 3 of our Summer Sizzler Series, we're discussing how to confidently navigate "the talk" in a way that builds trust between you and your kids, instead of fear. This conversation isn't about delivering one big speech but rather, continuing truthful conversations in an everyday, natural way.   This episode is packed with practical tools you can start using today to help you approach open up conversations about sex without shame or panic. Your leadership around the sex talk, and every tough conversation, is an opportunity to strengthen the trusted bond you desire to have with your child.   It's crucial for setting them up for success and safety as they trust in you and in God's design for their life.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: A simple framework to help you answer one of parenting's biggest questions with confidence How to craft your message ahead of time based on the values your family treasures How to open sex talk conversations in a natural, age appropriate way so you can build their trust long before they are faced with the world's messages about sex Communicating God's beautiful design for their bodies and sex in safe boundaries   Remember: The goal isn't having the perfect answer, it's becoming their trusted source of truth so they know who to come to with their big, important questions. Trust me, you will be so glad you listened to this 4-part series and put in the time after to do your homework!   After you listen, grab your journal and think about the message you want to share with your kids about sex. Then go create your family's message and practice saying it so you feel ready (not perfect) when it comes up- or you get to bring it up! If you've missed parts 1 & 2 be sure you start there! Each week builds off the last and you won't want to miss a thing!   Recommended Resources: The Story of Me book series Online course: www.birds-bees.com   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com   Save this series and share it with a friend! This is a topic we all need help navigating and it's helpful to work on together. Let's arm more families with truth and protect them from dangerous messages about sex. Be there front line and trusted source of information!

  3. Jul 8

    Episode 47: Summer Sizzler Series Part 2 – Becoming Their Truth Teller: Sex Talk and Body Safety

    Episode 47: Summer Sizzler Series Part 2 – Becoming Their Truth Teller: Sex Talk and Body Safety   What if the biggest influence on what your child believes about sex isn't social media, school, or their friends—but you?   In Part 2 of our Summer Sizzler Series, we're taking the next step in building healthy, ongoing conversations about sex, body awareness, privacy, and God's design. Instead of waiting for "the talk," I'm sharing why small, everyday moments are actually the greatest opportunities to build trust, share truth, and build confidence in your children about asking questions related to sex.    Remember this as we go along: This is NOT about having all the perfect answers—it's about becoming the safe, trusted voice they turn to first.   We'll explore practical ways to introduce age-appropriate conversations (it starts earlier than you think!), use truthful language, teach body safety, and help our children understand the value of their bodies with confidence instead of shame. As moms, our leadership matters, and every conversation helps lay a foundation they'll carry for the rest of their lives.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: How to use everyday moments to open up conversations about sex and body awareness Simple ways to become your child's trusted source of truth before the world fills their minds Key phrases to build into your everyday language so you feel confident breeching the topic How building trust with you today will prepare your children for the challenges they'll face tomorrow   This is part 2 of the 4-part Summer Sizzler Series, and each week I'm leaving you with a little summer homework!   Your Assignment: This week, practice asking one simple question: "Have you ever wondered...?" Use something in nature or everyday life to begin a conversation around sex. See how it goes! Remember this isn't about having the perfect answer but dripping small amounts of truth and making talking about sex as natural as asking about the weather. You have more opportunities than you realize and your kids will engage with their own questions more and more. YOU are their trusted source of information, and that's a beautiful gift.   Be sure to SAVE this series and SHARE it with a friend. It's a fun one to compare notes with each other!   And be sure you're subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you don't miss an episode!   For additional support, check out the The Story of Me book series and online resources that dive into this topic at www.birds-bees.com. You've got this!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  4. Jul 1

    Episode 46: Summer Sizzler Series Part 1 – How To Talk About Sex With Your Kids and Why That's Triggering

    We're starting a 4 part series on the HOT TOPIC of sex and how to have that conversation with your kids in a healthy vs cringey way. Most parents dread this topic but I want to change that! It's such an important conversation, especially in this fast-paced, digital world. So grab your ear buds or coffee and let's dive in!   This week we're exploring why the topic of sex feels hard to talk about and where that comes from. See we can't jump right into 'the talk' without exploring your earliest lessons about sex and the internal story you've built around it.   Before we can confidently lead our children through conversations about sex, parenting, and God's design for our bodies, we have to understand the root of our beliefs; the pain, shame, and trauma we may still be carrying.   Together, we'll gently explore how our childhood experiences influence the way we approach sex and how to have a healthier approach with your family, today. We have to separate our story from the narrative we want to share as the parents now, and raise children who know we are their trusted source of information, that no question is off limits, and we will arm them with truth instead of fear and silence.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why conversations about sex often trigger emotions you didn't expect The hidden beliefs and experiences that may be shaping your feelings about sex today How creating a safe, faith-filled foundation around sex can change conversations with your children   This is just the beginning! This four-part series is packed with practical tools, real life examples, encouragement, and even summer homework to help you grow one step at a time.   Today's Assignment: After you listen, grab your journal and work through the reflection questions from today's episode. Write down your story around this hot topic, then share it with your spouse. If that feels difficult, bring it to God and invite Him into the places that still need healing. Give yourself grace. This is a no shame, no judgement zone.   Be sure to SAVE this series, SHARE it with a friend, and maybe even listen together so you can compare notes along the way. You can do this!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  5. Jun 24

    Episode 45: Finding Your True Worth with Stefani Pady

    Episode 45: Finding Your True Worth with Stefani Pady   How often do we miss the value of who we are and what we have, looking around us for worth versus lwho God's developing us into through our lives?   In this episode, I sit down with an incredible woman, Stefani Pady to talk about the wrestle we all feel but may not say out loud: Am I enough? Is what I'm doing enough? Is someone else doing it better? We're talking about ourworth, that core desire to know we matter and are valuable. So whether you're navigating motherhood, marriage, business, friendship, a longing for these things or a mix of them at the same time, you are not alone in this wrestling. We can all relate and having honest conversations like this one, brings breakthrough.   Stefani shares from her own journey of being a corporate woman and a mom, trying to be it all and feeling burnt out by the pressures of life. She opens up about the transformation God began in her on a plane, on yet another business trip, as she read scripture and the words came to life in her heart. It was in this simple, personal moment that God brought new revelation into her true worth and birthed the work she does today for women and leaders both in business and at home.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: How comparison steals our joy and the gift of contentment in your season The impact of community, asking for help, and not staying isolated in silos What we turn to for worth instead of God and where that's rooted The value of your work whether it's at home or in a board room What could be standing between you and a deeper level of owning your true worth I hope you feel seen and connected after you tune in. If this conversation speaks to you, hit share and send it to a friend who needs this message too. And as always, be sure you're subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you never miss an episode!   Stefani Pady is the founder and coach behind GLS Coaching and Consulting and Women, Worship and Work. While thriving in what she once considered her “dream” corporate role, she found herself burned out and spiritually depleted. Reading the Bible cover-to-cover for the first time became a turning point—God used that season to speak calling, clarity, and conviction into her life, ultimately forming the foundation of her business and ministry. Stefani walks alongside women, grounding everyday life in Scripture, helping them cultivate confidence, clarity, and purpose through the truth of God’s Word.   📖 Read the Bible with WWW: Women Worship & Work Bible Reading Plan (We kick off the New Testament on October 1st, but jump in anytime!)   Connect with Stefani: 🌐 Women Worship & Work 🌐 GLS Coaching & Consulting 📱 Instagram: @womenworshipandwork | @stefanipady   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  6. Jun 17

    Episode 44: Who Am I Beyond Motherhood? The Identity Shift Every Mom Must Face

    What happens when the role that's shaped so much of your life changes right before your eyes?   In this episode, I’m continuing a conversation I started last episode and it's one that hits close to home. We're digging into a reality that not many of us like to face but, it continues to be the truth. It's the reality that being a mom has shaped much of our purpose and identity but as our kids grow, they gradually grow OUT of us. Every milestone highlights a new level of independence and it's a little reminder that one day, they won't need us like they do now.   As hard as it is to face, the truth is every season of motherhood is a letting go and that fact raises some uncomfortable questions about purpose, attachment, and who we are beyond the title, 'Mom.'   This is a really important topic because you don't want to be blind-sided one day by the impact of an empty nest and letting go isn't something we particularly like to think about on a regular basis. But even in early seasons, it's important to realize there's a difference between loving your kids well and making them the center of your identity.   We'll discuss how putting all your love and attention on your kids can turn into an unhealthy dependence, what idolizing your kids does to them, and why it's important to remember God's divine order for our identity so we don't lose ourselves once the kids are gone. We also discuss the importance of focusing on your marriage and what happens when we avoid the hard topics with our spouse, especially around intimacy.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: Subtle signs your worth may be tied to motherhood and the idea of being needed What excessive attachment to your kids can lead to How idolatry can unknowingly develop and why it's unhealthy God's divine order and how faith keeps you rooted in your true identity through every season   This conversation isn’t about loving your children less—it’s about loving them well while remembering who God created you to be. If you've ever wondered who you are and who you'll be beyond motherhood, this episode is for you.   I'd love it if you'd share this episode with another mom and leave a review if it impacted you! Be sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show so you don’t miss an episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday.   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  7. Jun 10

    Episode 43: The Grief No One Talks About In Motherhood: Holding the Tension of Loving and Letting Go

    What if some of the most beautiful moments in motherhood are also the ones that quietly break your heart?   In this episode, I’m opening up about a side of motherhood we don’t talk about nearly enough—the tension of loving our children deeply while grieving the fact that time keeps moving forward. From kindergarten graduations to lost baby teeth and changing seasons, every milestone carries both joy and a subtle sense of loss.   I share why motherhood often feels like walking a tightrope between gratitude and grief, how our desire to rush through hard seasons can cause us to miss the beauty right in front of us, and why slowing down matters more than we realize. We’ll also talk about faith, letting go of control, embracing the season you're in, and finding gratitude even as your children grow and change.   In this episode, you'll discover: Why certain motherhood milestones feel more emotional than expected How to hold both gratitude and grief without feeling guilty A simple perspective shift that can help you stay present and cherish the season you're in   Whether you're raising toddlers, navigating adolescence, or watching your children become more independent, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone in the tension of love and letting go.   If this episode spoke to you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. This tension between love and grief is so real, and sometimes we simply need the reminder that we're not the only ones walking that tightrope.   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com

  8. Jun 3

    Episode 42: What To Do After You’ve Yelled (Without Shame Spiralling)

    That moment after you yell can feel unbearable. The guilt hits fast, the shame gets loud, and suddenly you’re questioning everything about yourself as a mom. But what if the real damage isn’t the mistake… it’s staying stuck in condemnation afterward?    In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what to do after the blow up. Not with perfection, pretending, or pushing it under the rug — but with healing, repairing, and real connection. We’re diving into why shame keeps so many moms trapped in cycles of mom anger and triggered reactions, and how repair can actually strengthen trust with your children instead of destroy it.   I share practical ways to regulate after hard moments, how to apologize without over-explaining or blaming, and why forgiveness matters so much in breaking generational cycles. This episode is a reminder that healing in motherhood isn’t about never messing up — it’s about learning how to come back together afterward.   In this episode, we talk about: ✨ What shame and condemnation are secretly keeping you stuck in ✨ Why repairing after conflict matters more than getting it perfect ✨ How to reconnect with your child after a triggered parenting moment   You are not failing because you had a hard moment. You’re growing, learning, and leading differently than before.   If this episode helped you, do me a favor and share it with a friend who needs to step out of her shame and see a way forward. Also, make sure you’re subscribed to the show because we’re building real tools here — not just awareness, but actual change.   You’re not a bad mom. You’re a mom learning how to repair instead of repeat. And that matters way more than getting it right every time. 💛   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
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The BAD Mom Show

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