The BAD Mom Show

Episode 23: The Power of Getting in the Room: Why We Need Community More Than Ever

In this episode, I’m talking about something I know so many of us crave these days—real community. After reflecting more on the event I hosted in December, one thing that really hit home was how powerful it is to get in the room. We live in a 'connected' time, but we struggle with feeling more alone and isolated than ever. But that's not how we were created to live. We were made to be in community.
 
In this episode I share how impactful getting in community is. It accelerates the healing and growth you're after and that no self-help book can truly deliver. Something significant happens when you sit in a room with other women, sharing honestly, and see their eyes as they say, 'yeah- I feel that way too.' The lying belief that your struggles are your own and no one else could understand, loses its power. At my live event, I witnessed the power of vulnerable honest conversations, breakthroughs happen, and divine God-appointments unfold in ways I could never script. Its through presence that our nervous systems regulate, mindsets shift, and light shines in the dark to reveal a truer story.
 
If you’ve felt alone in motherhood, craving true connections, and unsure where to start, this episode is for you!
 
✨ After you listen to this episode, I challenge to you to take one brave step toward connection- in any way that feels comfortable to you- and then let me know how it goes! And as always, please SHARE this episode with a friend! That could be your first step toward building more connection. And truly, we all desire more real community. It's how we're built.
 
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Episode 22: You Don't Need New Year's Resolutions, You Need To Be RESOLUTE

Most of us walk into the New Year feeling pressure to create fresh goals, fix ourselves, and hustle our way into a “better” version of who we already are. But in this episode, I share the message God gave me that flipped the whole New Year narrative for me: you don’t need new resolutions, you need to be resolute.
 
I talk about how reflection, gratitude, and alignment with God’s purpose matter so much more than long to-do lists and performative goals. We unpack what it means to be purposeful, determined, and unwavering—and how those three things set you up for growth without anxiety, shame, or comparison. I also share how my own story of performance, people-pleasing, and striving revealed the real motivation behind my goals… and how letting God lead brought more peace, clarity, and alignment in motherhood, business, and identity.
 
If you’re tired of the pressure of resolutions, this conversation will help you step into the year with intention, faith, and emotional freedom.
 
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Episode 21: Gratitude Before Goals- Looking Back to Move Forward

Before you rush into 'new year new you' resolutions, and feel the pressure to 'get it right' this year (if you already do, it's ok!) I want to invite you to try something a little different. In today's episode, I walk you through how practicing gratitude before goals is the key to real growth- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you don’t make time to reflect, you WILL miss the evidence of how much you’ve already grown which you'll need in order to believe in your continued growth this year. God has shown up for you in ways you've forgotten- big or small- and reflection reminds you to give Him thanks for being with you, guiding and blessing you, every step of the way- even hard seasons.
 
Today I'll guide you through a powerful reflection and gratitude exercise to help you look back so you can move forward well. It's a no judgment zone- just you and God reflecting on the past year, noticing answered prayers, even if answered in ways you didn't expect. It will help you recognize your personal growth through trials and allow you space to celebrate YOU (which we rarely do!)
 
Gratitude literally rewires your brain, shifts your mind out of anxiety and striving, and helps you move forward with intention, not pressure. This isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring pain—it’s about honoring your story, celebrating growth, and letting gratitude shape who you’re becoming.
 
If you want to start the new year right and gain the clarity you're after to make goals aligned with who you're becoming, this episode is for you!
 
I know you know someone who needs to do this exercise too SO, after you listen- send it to a friend! I'm sure she's also feeling the pressure of a new year. Maybe you feel like you're already behind- do this exercise! Shift into gratitude and watch your year unfold in a new way.
 
I'd love to hear how it goes so send me a DM after you answer the questions (@thetheresatodd). I can't wait to hear how it goes!
 
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Episode 20 Part 2: Uplevel Your Thinking — The Path to Freedom with Bob Hamp

In Part 2 of my conversation with Bob Hamp, we go deep into the question, Why do I keep doing the very thing I don’t want to do? This episode is very eye-opening and will change how you see your behavior patterns. Bob breaks down how changing unhealthy cycles - whether physical or emotional- isn't a matter of trying harder or mustering more will power. It's more complex and pulls on parts of how we're built, how your story's wired your thinking, and the nature of addiction.
 
Anger, shame, addiction, and emotional reactivity are actually rooted in identity, nervous system wiring, and emotional regulation, not willpower. — and why trying harder is never the solution.
 
Bob explains how our body's desire and the nature of dopamine keeps us stuck in familiar patterns, even unhealthy ones. It's why anger can become a learned regulator for pain, and how many of us unknowingly get “addicted” to negative emotions, even shame. Bob reframe will help how you perceive your patterns. The real question isn’t 'Why can’t I stop? — it’s 'Who am I really?' Because, true freedom comes when we reconnect to our true, God-designed self.
 
This episode is so impactful. Really soak this one in! Replay it if you need to, and get ready for breakthroughs in how you think about emotional and spiritual freedom.
 
If this episode spoke to you please make sure to HIT SUBSCRIBE to The BAD Mom Show and I'd love it if you'd leave a review! Make sure to connect with Bob and check out his book series, Think Differently, as well as his upcoming program in 2026!
 
About Bob Hamp:
Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, speaker and trainer. His focus is on deep discipleship and freedom, tapping into various disciplines of science as well as scripture. His series The Foundations of Freedom has been utilized by churches, organizations and individuals all around the world, in helping people Think Differently about change and their relationship with God. He and his wife Polly work with people and organizations helping them engage change through spiritual and practical means. 
 
Website: TDacad.com
IG/X: @bobhamp | TikTok: @thinkdifferentlybob | Facebook: Bob Hamp
Get Bob’s books & courses at TDacad.com
 
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Episode 19 Part 1: Uplevel Your Thinking — The Path to Freedom with Bob Hamp

Today is a super special conversation I've been excited to share with you! I had the privilege of sitting down with Bob Hamp who, quite frankly, is a wealth of wisdom in all things identity, thought processes, and how to walk in true freedom. The first time I heard Bob speak I was enthralled! He's an incredible story teller and helps explain complex concepts in relatable ways; kind of like Jesus! Jesus taught through stories because, at the end of the day, that is how we relate: We are people with stories and our stories impact how we perceive the world around us as well as who we are and our purpose. I love story work so much because it truly is the path to understanding yourself, healing, and living differently. Bob's input will open your eyes and get you to 'Think Differently— the title of his 4-part book series EVERYONE should have!
 
In this episode, Bob shares why we need to 'think differently' in order to live in true freedom and why we get stuck in cycles that seem to never change- no matter how hard we try or WANT them to change. He breaks down the three levels of thinking, why so many people stay stuck in level one thinking, and the role of your nervous system in how you perceive your life. He explains why real transformation doesn’t happen through behavior modification… it happens when we upgrade the way we think.
 
I had to ask Bob, why so many of us moms feel stuck in survival mode, negative thought patterns and unhealthy behavior patterns- how can you shift your paradigm and open the door to real, lasting freedom?
 
Tune in to find out and for SO much more! I'd say be ready to take notes but, as Bob shares, that's a left brain process and we absorb information best when we stay present and listen vs try to organize, categorize, and record everything. Man! I was called out on that one!
 
If this episode spoke to you, be sure to HIT SUBSCRIBE & leave a review! And don’t miss next Wednesday’s episode, Part 2 of this interview! We dig deep into why we do the things we don’t want to do! It is SO GOOD!
 
About Bob Hamp:
Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, speaker and trainer. His focus is on deep discipleship and freedom, tapping into various disciplines of science as well as scripture. His series The Foundations of Freedom has been utilized by churches, organizations and individuals all around the world, in helping people Think Differently about change and their relationship with God. He and his wife Polly work with people and organizations helping them engage change through spiritual and practical means. 
 
Website: TDacad.com
IG: @bobhamp | X: @bobhamp | TikTok: @thinkdifferentlybob | Facebook: Bob Hamp
Get Bob’s books + courses: TDacad.com
 
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Episode 18, Part 3: Anger Series — What Unhealed Anger Is Costing You

Hey! Today we’re returning to our series on Anger and discussing the part no woman wants to acknowledge: what unhealed anger is COSTING you.
 
In Part 3 of the Anger Series, I talk about what happens when anger gets stuck in our bodies. Anger, like all emotions, is energy that needs somewhere to go so if we don't process it, we get stuck with it. There are different ways this can impact us and I dive into the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual implications of unresolved anger. Survival mode, running on empty, pushing past fatigue, might feel 'normal' but it's not sustainable.
 
I share symptoms of unresolved anger in your physical and emotional state and how living on 'high alert' is chronically exhausting your nervous system which can make you more reactive and easily triggered.
 
Whether it's physical symptoms you experience from burying anger, mental/emotional, or even spiritual- the bottom line is it's costing you more than you realize. We've become so numb to what our bodies are communicating, living in busyness and stress. Slow down a minute with me today. Take time to breathe, listen in, and see what your body's trying to tell you. If we want to change how we respond vs react, to live more joyfully and have healthier relationships (including with God) then we need to consider the cost of pushing through another day and letting anger go unchecked.
 
Your body has so many answers for your mind and heart. Your nervous system longs for rest. Your soul craves connection and the Holy Spirit longs to help you heal from harm and move into purpose.
 
This episode is for every single woman out there. You've felt the exhaustion, overwhelm, chronic busyness, and still felt like it's not enough. It makes sense that you've felt angry. Now, let's help you find a way to release it so it releases its hold on you.
 
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Episode 17, Part 2 - The Reformation of Family with Jenny Donnelly – The Power of a Kingdom Family & the Power of your True Identity

Okay friend… get ready, because Part 2 of my conversation with the one & only Jenny Donnelly goes even DEEPER into family and how YOU- as a mom- carry such a powerful authority in your home when you operate from your true identity.
 
In this episode, Jenny and I unpack four signs you're out of ALIGNMENT with your true identity: self-protection, defensiveness, isolation, and separation. She explains how each of these detaches you from your divine authority as you operate in your own power vs the supernatural power of our super-abundant, miracle-working God. We talk about fear, fatigue, and survival mode- how they shape our reactions vs responding in love and how to get back into alignment with the Holy Spirit.
 
Wait until you hear our chat about Kingdom Family vs. American Family. WOW — this part will really open your eyes! Jenny shares a prophetic picture she saw of the cross and how the enemy's been working overtime to disconnect us from each other. We thrive in community because we were created for connection not isolation. When the family is restored the kingdom way, it's an unshakeable force.
 
And then… prayer! My goodness. Jenny speaks truth about how your voice, declaring bold prayers, is one of the most powerful forces in your home. She shares how to pray for your kids from their TRUE identity — not from the 'difficult' kid in front of you but the person God made them. This is one to play on repeat! Her testimony of praying for her daughter and watching her become who God revealed her to be, who Jenny began praying for years before, is so inspiring. You have the ability to pray like that for your family, too.
 
This episode is a DON'T MISS and a TAG TO REPLAY LATER and of course, share! This is a prophetic message to you as we prepare for a new year. How do you plan to move forward in it?
 
**And if ya missed last week's episode for Part 1 of our convo, go back and watch/listen!
 
Jenny Donnelly is a speaker, writer and the founder of Her Voice MVMT, a national movement restoring prayer, identity, and the family. She also launched #DontMessWithOurKidsUSA, helping establish more than 7,000 prayer hubs across the nation. Jenny and her husband, Bob, have been married 26 years and have five beautiful children.
 
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IG: @jennyldonnelly & @hervoicemvmt
 
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Episode 16, Part 1: The Reformation of Family with Jenny Donnelly — Activating Your Potent Power as a Mom and What Stops You

In today’s episode, I sit down with a very special friend and guest, Jenny Donnelly. She has been a powerful mentor and close friend to me over the past 6 years and leads with such fiery faith, you can't help but lean into what she has to share.
 
Jenny and her ministry's Her Voice movement goes straight to the heart of what every woman needs to hear: Your voice carries potent, God-given power, and something's tried to shut it down.
 
Jenny and I discuss why the enemy targets mothers and how he tries to keep you stuck in old negative beliefs. She shares her own personal testimony of being broken down and how God used that dark season to fuel healing her heart and the hearts of women everywhere. God is calling us into the reformation of family because nothing is more powerful.
 
We unpack how anger, anxiety, shame, and overwhelm are often symptoms of deeper spiritual battles and how you can move from survival mode to Spirit-led leadership. Jenny shares powerful insight about identity, spiritual authority, and why mothers are uniquely equipped to shift the atmosphere of their home. We dig into the lies that stop you from walking in your calling, the spiritual opposition that rises when you start stepping into purpose, and the importance of supernatural peace and emotional regulation in motherhood.
 
If you’re longing for breakthrough, clarity, or strength in this season — this conversation is for you! God has appointed you to lead with truth, boldness and peaceful strength.
 
Jenny Donnelly is a speaker, writer, and the founder of Her Voice MVMT, a national movement devoted to prayer and the restoration of the kingdom family unit. Jenny has incredible courses, resources and her books, including Wake Up Dead available here:
hervoicemvmt.com.
 
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Episode 15: The Truth About Imposter Syndrome! How To Show Up In It vs Shrink Back with Melissa Hughes

Ever felt like you’re a total FRAUD? Like any minute someone's going to figure out just how unqualified or imperfect you are? SAME.
 
In this episode of The BAD Mom Show, I sit down with my powerhouse friend Melissa Hughes — TikTok influencer, international speaker, best-selling author, and a real-talker. We unpack the truth about imposter syndrome, how it sneaks into motherhood, career and calling, and how to handle the moments when your mind says 'you’re not enough, you don't have what it takes, just quit before they find out.'
 
Melissa shares her own story of feeling unqualified as a new mom and watching God take her valley season into a viral moment on TikTok that included 22 million views and a spot on the Kelly Clarkson show! Overnight she had a platform and felt very much an imposter in this new arena- coming from a daycare center. She shares how God used that moment to call her into deeper dependency on Him because afterall- if we could reach our impossible dreams on our own, we wouldn't need faith much, would we? God always calls us to things we’re not qualified for - that's the point! But when we take steps of faith with Him, He continues to qualify us through our action.
 
We talk about the difference between striving and stepping out in faith, what it means to let God refine your heart in the hidden seasons, and how surrender always precedes success.
 
As Melissa says in the episode, 'the antidote to imposter syndrome is authenticity.' When you stop pretending and show up as your true self, that’s when God moves. This episode is PACKED with nuggets you'll want to hold onto so get cozy and be ready to embrace the discomfort of imposter syndrome! It's a sign you're on the right path.
 
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IG & TikTok: @melissaleahughes
Author of She Can Laugh and Mommy Loves You When
CEO of Rise Social Media Agency & host of She Can Share Podcast
 
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Episode 14: The Truth Hiding Behind Anger (Mom Anger Series Part 2)

Let’s be honest — mom anger is something so many of us battle, but few want to admit out loud. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping over something small and wondering, “Why am I like this?” — this one’s for you.
In this second part of the Mom Anger Series, I unpack the truth hiding behind your anger and the fears that quietly drive your reactions. Here’s the good news: anger isn’t the enemy — it’s information. It’s your heart saying, “Something deeper needs healing.”
 
We’ll explore the spiritual and emotional roots of mom anger, including:
🔥 The fear of losing control and how it keeps you striving to hold everything together.
💔 The fear of rejection and why you feel unseen, even by the people you love most.
😔 The fear of not being enough — and how this lie fuels guilt, shame, and exhaustion.
 
You’ll learn how to pause, reflect, and let God rewire those old reactions with truth. See, faith and emotional healingare integral parts of the process. Motherhood isn’t about perfection but about walking with God through our mess and humbly allowing Him to show us where we need to keep healing.
You’re not a bad mom. You’re learning something new and that takes time so don't give up. Give yourself grace. Be curious vs judgmental and know you ARE growing and healing.
 
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And don’t forget to follow The BAD Mom Show so you don’t miss Part 3—where we’ll talk about what happens when anger stays in your body and the toll it takes physically, mentally, and in relationships.
 
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