When JJ Virgin was on the show recently, we barely scratched the surface on something that has genuinely changed how I think about fueling my brain and body. I had to bring her back because this conversation is too important, especially for those of us running on empty, dealing with anxiety, or just trying to keep up with the relentless demands of modern parenting. JJ breaks down the research on creatine, and I'm not talking about some bro-science gym supplement. We're talking about mental clarity, stress resilience, and even studies showing women on SSRIs who weren't getting better finally finding relief when they added creatine. You'll walk away understanding why most of us are deficient, why the form of creatine matters way more than you've been told, and exactly how to use this tool to feel more like yourself again.

Order JJ’s SHEatine today: https://badmompodcast.com/creatine

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES & TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, GO TO: badmompodcast.com/brainboost

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why the supplement world got creatine completely wrong, and what that means for exhausted moms everywhere
• The shocking absorption truth about the creatine most people are taking (hint: it's not what you think)
• What happened when researchers gave creatine to women who weren't responding to antidepressants
• The invisible stress-tax modern life is charging your body, and how to stop paying it
• Why "just eat more protein" isn't the whole answer for women over 40
• JJ's secret weapon for crushing jet lag and sleep deprivation without the crash
• How to actually feel the difference without bloating, gut issues, or bulking up

📌 Connect with JJ Virgin

• Order JJ’s SHEatine today
• JJ’s website
• JJ’s store
• Well Beyond 40 podcast

RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:

👉 If you’ve ever thought, “Am I doing this right?” or felt the pain of wanting to do everything but not having the tools, this episode is for you. Listen, share it with another parent who needs healing and guidance, and subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation. And remember: you are not a bad mom; you’re a bada$$ in a broken system. Keep fighting.

📌 Connect with Vivian Glyck & The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

• The Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
• Vivian on Instagram
• The Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
• The Bad Mom Podcast on YouTube
• The Bad Mom Podcast on TikTok
  
  

The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.

Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.

"I just remember thinking, I have no context of what to say to my friend." That's Priya Patel at 13, watching multiple friends come to school with bandages on their wrists, completely paralyzed because no one had taught her what to do. Here's what this 20-year-old Wharton double major knows that most parents don't: your kid's mental health reflects their mental diet just like their body reflects what they eat. And the feed they're scrolling? It's either building them up or breaking them down, one algorithm at a time. Priya created Peer Responders, a mental health organization that teaches young people psychological first aid, was recognized by Prince Harry, and built 50 chapters across America. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to help your teen curate a mental diet that builds confidence instead of comparison, and why the most dangerous thought in Gen Z isn't nihilism but "I'll put relationships in my back pocket because I have time."

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES & TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, GO TO: badmompodcast.com/priya

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why Gen Z has more agency than any generation before - but also - the most dangerous comparison trap (and it's not what you think)
• The FBI hostage negotiator technique that convinced suicidal teens to get help when they refused to talk to adults
• What happened when schools tried to sweep mental health under the rug and why one friend's "13 reasons why" list changed everything
• The neuroscience behind your teen's doom scrolling habit and why their mental health literally reflects what they consume
• How a 20-year-old fills in boxes on her wall each week and why it's the most powerful tool against wasting your life on things that don't matter
• The Harvard study that proves the #1 factor for happiness isn't achievement (and why every award speech actually reveals this secret)
• Why "I have time" is the most dangerous lie your teen is telling themselves about relationships right now

📌 Connect with Priya

• Priya’s LinkedIn
• Peer Responders

RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:

👉 If you’ve ever thought, “Am I doing this right?” or felt the pain of wanting to do everything but not having the tools, this episode is for you. Listen, share it with another parent who needs healing and guidance, and subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation. And remember: you are not a bad mom; you’re a bada$$ in a broken system. Keep fighting.

📌 Connect with Vivian Glyck & The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

• The Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
• Vivian on Instagram
• The Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
• The Bad Mom Podcast on YouTube
• The Bad Mom Podcast on TikTok
  
  

The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.

Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.

Here's the thing: 90% of women don't just dislike their bodies. They hate them. And whether we want to admit it or not, we're passing that straight to our kids. Jennifer Joy Jimenez gets it because she lived it. From professional dancer with severe body dysmorphia to transformational health coach, she discovered something most therapists won't tell you: five minutes of freeform dance is more effective than antidepressants. And when our kids are hunched over screens like they're using fentanyl, stuck in their heads and disconnected from their bodies, this isn't just about fitness. It's about survival. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to use movement as medicine for yourself and your anxious kids, and why the daily dose of dance might be the intervention your family desperately needs.

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES & TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, GO TO: badmompodcast.com/jennifer

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The body dysmorphia math that should terrify every mother (and what Jennifer's daughter said that made her burst into tears)
• Why sitting is the new smoking, and what screen addiction is actually doing to your kid's nervous system
• The scientific reason five minutes of freeform movement beats both antidepressants and regular exercise
• What changed between Jennifer's 55-hour traumatic first birth and her 90-minute second birth (hint: it wasn't luck)
• The non-negotiable house rules Jennifer enforced around devices, TV, and movement that actually worked
• Why your crabby teenager will eventually join your "crazy" dance party (even when they think you've lost it)
• The prescription for the 3pm slump that doesn't involve coffee or shame

📌 Connect with Jennifer

• Brave Thinking Institute: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/
• Transcendance: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/health-wellbeing/resources/ws/transcendance-masterclass/register/st

RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:

👉 If you’ve ever thought, “Am I doing this right?” or felt the pain of wanting to do everything but not having the tools, this episode is for you. Listen, share it with another parent who needs healing and guidance, and subscribe to The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation. And remember: you are not a bad mom; you’re a bada$$ in a broken system. Keep fighting.

📌 Connect with Vivian Glyck & The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation

• The Bad Mom Podcast on Instagram
• Vivian on Instagram
• The Bad Mom Podcast on Facebook
• The Bad Mom Podcast on YouTube
• The Bad Mom Podcast on TikTok
  
  

The Bad Mom Podcast: Parenting The Anxious Generation is a Project Grit initiative: fortifying mental wellness for the next generation.

Just Like My Child Foundation is a proud nonprofit partner of Project, committed to equipping today's youth with the tools they need to thrive and build a better future.