One Bad Mother

One Bad Mother is a comedy podcast hosted by Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn. Join us every week as we deal with the thrills and embarrassments of motherhood and strive for less judging and more laughing.

Ep. 351: Let's Play Never Have I Ever 04/23/2020

Ep. 350: This Isn't Actually Normal. Plus, Scotty Iseri of The Imagine Neighborhood Podcast 04/16/2020

Ep. 350: This Isn't Actually Normal. Plus, Scotty Iseri of The Imagine Neighborhood Podcast Biz and Theresa are reminded that this isn't actually normal, even if sometimes our brains try to trick us into thinking that it is. Why is this so hard? Oh yeah...this is absolutely not normal! Also, we are not really doing "fine." It is helpful to acknowledge that and to remember that we are all doing a good job during this very not-normal time. Plus, Biz revisits cake parenting, Theresa doesn't want to wait, and we talk with Scotty Iseri of . Follow Scotty on Twitter at and find out more about The Imagine Neighborhood podcast at . You can email them at . Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Adults, children, LGBTQ, disaster survivors, you name it, they can help. and number and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Tip: You can quickly leave this website by clicking on the “X” icon in the bottom right or by pressing the Escape key twice. Users of the Microsoft Edge web browser will not be able to use the “back” button to re-enter the website after hitting the “X” or “Escape” button. Our advocates are available at (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/14019923

Ep. 349: How Are You? Plus, Seeing Gender with Iris Gottlieb 04/09/2020

Ep. 349: How Are You? Plus, Seeing Gender with Iris Gottlieb Biz and Theresa ask a very important question: How are you? No, really...how are you? We dedicate the entire topic to exploring this question that, although never has a simple answer, has become even more complicated. Have we figured out how to homeschool? Is there crying in homeschool? Have we figured out our routines? Is crying part of the routine? Are we tired of questions and ready for complete silence by 3 pm everyday? Yes. Hard yes. Plus, Biz doesn't want to be competitive, Theresa starts a day, and we talk to Iris Gottlieb about her new book, Seeing Gender. Find out more about Iris' work on her website at and follow her on Instagram at . Her book is available now and we highly recommend it! Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Adults, children, LGBTQ, disaster survivors, you name it, they can help. and number and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Tip: You can quickly leave this website by clicking on the “X” icon in the bottom right or by pressing the Escape key twice. Users of the Microsoft Edge web browser will not be able to use the “back” button to re-enter the website after hitting the “X” or “Escape” button. Our advocates are available at (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . For a limited time, when you go to you will get a free five piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove, a $30 value. Get your first month free on select crates at . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/13923932

Ep. 348: It's All Your Fault! COVID-19 Edition 04/02/2020

Ep. 348: It's All Your Fault! COVID-19 Edition Biz and Theresa ponder how the “stay at home” order really amps up the idea that when things go wrong for our kids, it is “ALL YOUR FAULT!!!” “Why didn’t you tell me there was an art assignment? Even though I saw everything you did, you should have told me!” Can we just reply, “We didn’t tell you because we want to ruin your life?” The extra patience we have to call upon is intense and self blame is creeping around every corner. Plus, Biz has a secret and Theresa gets musical. Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Adults, children, LGBTQ, disaster survivors, you name it, they can help. and number and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Tip: You can quickly leave this website by clicking on the “X” icon in the bottom right or by pressing the Escape key twice. Users of the Microsoft Edge web browser will not be able to use the “back” button to re-enter the website after hitting the “X” or “Escape” button. Our advocates are available at (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . Right now, you can get 25% off your first order when you go to . Visit to see their full line of sustainable and functional children’s furniture and code BAD MOTHER at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/13822868

Ep. 347: We’re Not Here To Help 03/26/2020

Ep. 347: We’re Not Here To Help Biz and Theresa find ourselves in a familiar place: we need help but feel overwhelmed by ALL the “help.” Social distancing and stay at home orders, closed schools and working from home….yep…everything we ever discussed on the show just got dialed up to eleven. Plus, Biz has a list and Theresa is at home in the world. Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Adults, children, LGBTQ, disaster survivors, you name it, they can help. and number and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Tip: You can quickly leave this website by clicking on the "X" icon in the bottom right or by pressing the Escape key twice. Users of the Microsoft Edge web browser will not be able to use the “back” button to re-enter the website after hitting the “X” or “Escape” button. Our advocates are available at (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/13717646

Ep. 346: The First Ever Pandemic Genius Spectacular 03/18/2020

Ep. 345: What’s It Really Like to Be Home All Day? Plus, Author Ann Napolitano on Creativity, Self Care, and Moving Through Grief 03/12/2020

Ep. 344: Mama Needs Alone Time! Plus, Moon Ceremonies and More with Aida Salazar 03/05/2020

Ep. 343: They Can Smell Our Weaknesses. Plus, Grieving While Parenting with Lauren Schneider 02/27/2020

Ep. 343: They Can Smell Our Weaknesses. Plus, Grieving While Parenting with Lauren Schneider Biz and Theresa discuss our kids’ ability to exploit “Mama’s weaknesses.” "Just one more game?" "You love donuts, can we get donuts?” “Let’s do a movie night!” Sure, it sounds fun, but there are limits that need to be reinforced and bedtimes that need to be kept! We can’t say yes every time…can we? Plus, the lies come easy for Biz, Theresa is full of crisp mountain air, and we talk to Lauren Schneider of Our House Grief Support Center about handling grief as parents. Find out more about Our House Grief Support Center at ourhouse-grief.org. Additional grief support resources: GRIEF SPEAKS: resource for information about grieving children, teens and adults. Books lists, links, and specific loss information. GROWW (Grief Recovery Online (founded by) Widows and Widowers: bereavement chat rooms dealing with specific losses (child, spouse, parent, sudden death, long term illness, gay and lesbian, men etc) GRIEF SHARE Find a grief share meeting near you Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . Go to to get a free five piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/13326155

Ep. 342: Trash Vs. Treasure, Revisiting What Our Kids Want To Keep 02/20/2020

Ep. 341: Aunt Flo Comes For A Visit! Plus, Moontime Magic with Maureen Theresa Smith 02/13/2020

Ep. 340: Consulting Dr. Mom! Plus, Brains On! Creator Molly Bloom 02/06/2020

Ep. 339: I Can’t Solve It Like I Used To? Plus, Helping Kids Process Grief and Loss with Patrice Karst and Dr. Dana Wyss 01/30/2020

Ep. 339: I Can’t Solve It Like I Used To? Plus, Helping Kids Process Grief and Loss with Patrice Karst and Dr. Dana Wyss Biz and Theresa try to figure out why we can’t seem to solve our personal challenges the same way we used to, by making a plan and then sticking to it. Surprise! Turns out there are a LOT of reasons why what used to work may not work now that we have kids in our houses. Do we sense a recurring theme here?!?! Plus, Biz misses consistency, Theresa is still ruining birthdays, and we talk to Patrice Karst and Dr. Dana Wyss about helping children process grief, loss and separation with the new Invisible String Workbook. You can find more from Patrice Karst on her website . You can also follow her on Twitter @patricekarst and IG at theinvisiblestringinsta. You can find more from Little, Brown Young Readers on Twitter @LittleBrownYR and are available now. Check out Theresa’s book! is available now wherever books are sold. Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . Go to to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. OMB listeners can get 20% off their first Betabrand order by going to . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at . You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/12953390

Ep. 338: Enjoying Parenthood In Waves 01/23/2020

Ep. 337: It's Your Fault I'm Upset! Plus, Love Poems with John Kenney 01/16/2020

Ep. 336: Stuck on Bandages 01/09/2020

Ep. 335: The 4th Holiday Genius Fail Spectacular, Plus Rants 01/02/2020

Ep. 334: It's Cute…Till It Isn't. Plus, Parenting Research with Jen Lumanlan 12/19/2019

Ep. 333: Stuffed Animals 12/12/2019

Ep. 332: Apologies. Plus, Alli Harper of OurShelves 12/05/2019

Ep. 331: Weird Sh*t Adults Do At Family Gatherings 11/27/2019

Ep. 330: Sunday Sunday, Oh Sh*t Tomorrow’s Monday! Plus, Carvell Wallace on Parenting and Fred Rogers 11/21/2019

Ep. 329: That Was Rude! Plus, Sarah Bowen on the Problems with Home Cooking 11/14/2019

Ep. 329: That Was Rude! Plus, Sarah Bowen on the Problems with Home Cooking Theresa is out sick with the pukes, so the lovely Renee Colvert, of Can I Pet Your Dog podcast, returns as our guest co-host. We explore the art of rudeness in children and dogs. Both can leave a mess on the floor at a guest's house and both generate mixed feelings among us and our co-workers when they show up in the workplace. Plus Biz hates Daylight Saving Time and we speak with Sarah Bowen, one of the authors of Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won't Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It. Find out more about the book Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won't Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About it at . The book is available now . You can follow Sarah on Twitter and on her website at . Follow Renee on Twitter and Can I Pet Your Dog . You can listen to Can I Pet Your Dog wherever you download podcasts. Check out Theresa's new book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now . Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . Get $100 toward select mattresses by visiting and using badmother at checkout. To learn more about Mathnasium, go to , or call 855-354-MATH. Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod () Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/12041429

Ep. 328: Let’s Go Out To Eat 11/07/2019

EP. 327: Correct Me If I’m Wrong. Plus, Hacking the Breast Pump Again with Catherine D’Ignazio and Jenn Roberts 10/31/2019

Ep. 326: Truth Or Dare? Plus, Our New Best Friend Alison Rosen 10/24/2019

Ep. 325: Is The Internet My Village? Plus, Working Mothers with Katherine Goldstein 10/17/2019

Ep. 324: There Is A Limit To My Power. Plus, The Myth of Equal Partnership with Dr. Darcy Lockman 10/10/2019

Ep. 324: There Is A Limit To My Power. Plus, The Myth of Equal Partnership with Dr. Darcy Lockman Biz and Theresa explore the limits of our power as parents. Kids have pretty big ideas about what we can do and it's a life lesson learned that we can’t take them to Ancient Egypt to dine with cats. But what about the more realistic needs and wishes we can’t meet, like that must have outfit, guitar lessons, or that birthday gift they really want? How does all this crushing disappointment make us feel? Hint: Not the best. Plus, nature comes to Biz, Theresa has too much on her brain and we talk to clinical psychologist Darcy Lockman about the Myth of Equal Partnership. It's a doozy of a show. Follow Dr. Darcy Lockman on Twitter and on her website . Her book is available now. Check out Theresa's book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now . Our book is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as . Our sponsors this week are and . Next time when you’re looking for new tires for the family car, consider Michelin Premier® All Season tires. , performance EVERY time! For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners $100 of free delivery credit for your first 7 days. To start your free deliveries, download the Postmates app and use code . Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to . Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod () Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans /episode/index/show/onebadmother/id/11593625

Ep. 323: Hiding! Plus, Comedian Jessica Delfino 10/03/2019

Ep 322: Is It Instinct Or An Excuse? Plus, How To Stop Losing Our Sh*t With Dr. Carla Naumburg 09/26/2019

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