The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation
Vivian GlyckOur kids are growing up in an experiment no generation has faced before. Smartphones, social media, and online culture have become the dominant forces shaping their mental health, their relationships, and their sense of self. The results are devastating: skyrocketing anxiety, depression, and a generation more connected yet lonelier than ever. We had no idea how destructive the algorithms, delibera... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthParentingKids & FamilyHealth & Fitness | |||
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I'm going to be real with you: when my son was in crisis, every doctor I saw handed me a prescription instead of an answer. And I kept thinking, "Has ANYONE actually looked at what's happening inside his body?" That question is exactly what Dr. Henna... more
Dr. Aimie Apigian stopped me in my tracks when she said: "It's not my words, it's not that phrase I'm going to say that will make the difference. I am the medicine." As someone who spent years desperately trying to say the right thing to my son while... more
I'll never forget when my son looked at me and said, "I just don't know how to win here. I can't do anything right." And I thought, I'm a bad mom.
Then I sat down with Mat Boggs, relationship expert and author of Cracking the Man Code, and everythin... more
Here's what keeps me up at night: neo-Nazi content has gone so mainstream that kids are making edits using Nazi imagery as a "cool template" without even knowing where it comes from.
In this raw follow-up conversation with my 23-year-old son Zak, we... more
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- Finally—A Parenting Podcast That Tells the Truth
I’ve listened to a lot of parenting podcasts, but The Bad Mom Podcast really stands out. Vivian has this calm, genuine way of talking about the stuff most people avoid—like anxiety, guilt, and the pressure to be a “perfect” parent.
What I love most is how real it feels. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about sharing the struggles, the small wins, and the messy middle of raising kids today. The conversations feel like you’re sitting with a good friend who just gets it.
Some episodes mak... more
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United States6 months ago - Love the convo, the mission & freebies! 🥰
Vivian is a gem - and
these episodes are filled with nuggets of goodness. So glad I found this!
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This show centers on parenting in the digital era, focusing on teen mental health, technology's impact, and practical strategies for navigating screen addiction, cyberbullying, and online safety. Across episodes, the host brings in thought leaders and parents facing real-world challenges, from policy debates around social media regulation to actionable approaches like resilience-building, family conversations, and community support initiatives. A standout angle is connecting individual family struggles to broader public-health and legislative efforts, offering both empathy and concrete guidance for parents seeking to protect kids without shaming them. The format blends expert insights with relatable parenting stories, making it especially r... more
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