Episode 5: The Lie of Failing Motherhood—And the Truth of Your Leadership

Failing? Or fiercely called? If you’ve ever wrestled with mom guilt or felt like you’re not enough, this episode is for you. We’ll unpack the truth about your mantle of leadership as a mom, why the enemy attacks your confidence, and 3 ways to walk boldly in this divine assignment God's entrusted to you.   Let’s be real—we’ve all gone to bed replaying the all the things that DIDN'T go well that day: the meltdowns, words blurted out and you wish you could take back, the messes. Then we wake up already anxious, feeling behind, and there it is- that whisper: “You’re failing them.” It happens so quickly but here’s the truth—you aren't meant to stay stuck in performance mode, living off of survival stress.   In this episode, I share three powerful shifts that help me fight back when the fear of failure creeps in: Remember You Were Made for This – God hand-selected you to be the heart of your home. Jeremiah 1:5 says He knew you before you were even formed—and He chose you for your family. Rewire the Lies in Real Time – Stop letting shame spiral you out of your true identity. Learn how to take every thought captive and replace it with God’s truth: “I am not failing. I am growing.” Practice Humility Over Perfection – Your kids don’t need a flawless mom, they need a humble one who can admit you make mistakes, can ask for forgiveness, and model what receiving grace looks like.   You're not a failure and you're not alone. Every time you lean into God’s strength instead of your own, you’re making progress to break unhealthy cycles and build a new legacy.   If this episode spoke to you I would love to know! Send me a DM and make sure you’re subscribed to The BAD Mom Show! Tune in next Wednesday for a fresh conversation, and don’t forget to share this with a mom who needs to know: she is not alone, she's not broken, she's beginning to break free. It’s time to rise as a B.A.D Mom!   📲 Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com