The Bad Mom Podcast

What do you think of when you see a man in uniform? You assume he is highly respected and lives up to the standards of a soldier and is a protector of the public right? Wrong. Putting on the uniform is just a costume for some people in the military and some soldiers are abusing their family members as well as other members in the military. I'm exposing my abuser and helping other survivors expose them too. Let's Get it!! #militarysexualassault #domesticviolence #rapeculture #useyourvoice

Marci Wolff Ober, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of

wide-ranging clinical mental health experience. Marci has worked with a wide variety of people

in many roles and settings, is a certified yoga teacher and enjoys speaking and educating the

public on topics of importance. Marci is the author of the book, “The KrazyGirl Survival Guide,

” the how to manual for all aspects of mental health and wellness, and the founder of the

KrazyGirl Project, a 501(c) 3 non profit, dedicated to busting mental health stigma and providing

teaching tools for wellness available to all around the world.

Visit Marci at https://krazygirlproject.com

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Kia, an inspirational immigrant from Iran tell his story of how he broke the cycle of domestic violence by overcoming adversity, becoming a Christian and achieving his dream of being a soccer player in America!

Meet Nikki, a badass mama shares the actions she took to take control of her life after she ran out of excuses for her abuser. She endured a toxic, physically and emotionally abusive relationship for nearly two years because there were children involved and naturally she tried to make things work. Eventually, the more excuses she made for her partner the more she realized that her child deserved better and she had to get out of that relationship or face more problems. There is no excuse for any kind of abuse especially physical abuse. When Nikki was left with no choice but to contact authorities for help, she suffered backlash from friends and people she trusted in her life who did nothing to help her when she asked for help. She came out about the abuse publicly on social media to address the overwhelming gossip around her small town. I have a lot of respect for Nikki for her courage to speak up because her abuser threated to kill her many times. 

#domesticviolenceawareness #wewillnotbesilent #bethechange #dontsufferinsilence

A 21 year old New Jersey resident, raised by same sex parents and a former Obama supporter shares his views on politics, the current state of our country. Don't forget to spread love. Your politics are not you. We have to be aware that peace and unity is the only way we survive. Talk to strangers. Stop with the hate already. Trumper or not, we all live on the same planet. We have to come together.

Meet Eric Thomas, US Air Force Academy cadet worked as an undercover informant during his time there to reduce sexual assault, underage drinking and drug use comes forward with shocking information on the cover ups that took place in the academy eventually leading to his honorable discharge 6 weeks before graduation with no explanation or criminal charges against him. Adam Derito in Episode 12 spoke up, now Eric Thomas. How many more cadets are there that never got to live out their dream of serving their country but instead becoming collateral damage during these sexual assault cover ups?
Where is the #metoomovement to support these victims? Why didn't the ObamaBiden It's on us campaign do anything about his inquiry? Does the military have a swamp to drain worse than the government? #donaldtrumpfixthis #drainthemilitaryswamp 

Meet Adam Derito; currently an industrial wastewater specialist in Denver and a Parachute Rigger and Paratrooper for the Colorado Army National Guard. Despite having been cancelled by the United States Air Force Academy for his investigation efforts to reduce sexual assault, drugs and underage drinking in the US Air Force Academy while attending the academy on a free ride scholarship, this American hero had every slap in the face he never asked for for doing the right thing. His story really raises questions on how far the military will go to cover up sexual assault and what else? How many victims have committed suicide due to this systematic issue and what can we do about it to reduce suicide rates and assault not just on campus but on our military bases worldwide and civilian campuses. #sexualassaultawareness #USAF #deritovsUSA 

A dedicated mother, Jen, in my eyes a Phoenix, survives almost every type of abuse and gives her message of hope by suggesting better ways to cope and heal.

London's owner and operator of Flowergirl Childcare, Elzbieta Jankowska-dunaj, also a mother herself gives her expert tips. Topics covered; virtual learning and parent support for working/stay at home couples during lockdown, importance of staying connected to your child and their feelings, parental alienation, and of course domestic violence and how it affects the children involved.

Let's talk about how New Zealand is holding up with Corona Virus, Domestic Violence issues and Child Protective Services & the Justice System in another country. Often, Americans are too concerned with the issues perpetuated by our biased media and get blindsided by not using multiple sources for information. Our media runs our country, controls our minds and ideologies. Join me in a real conversation about schools reopening and corona pandemic related issues all over the world with my friend from New Zealand

Samantha Swain, a writer of true crime, a published author and mother from a suburb in Chicago who worked in the Criminal Investigation Division as a psychologist comes on the podcast to talk about her mission! She dedicates herself to survivors just like me and she’s a true inspiration to me As of late,  she has become a Collaborative Coordinator of various timely and challenging topics (Anthologies); namely, Domestic Violence, Narcissism, Regrets & Depression, and the lifestyle of BDSM. Thus far, one Anthology (Domestic Violence) is currently published and available on Amazon. Proudly, in addition, the first Anthology has been able to serve as a gateway to more coverage on Domestic Violence which will include more shared experiences on Domestic Violence - men against women, women against men, physical abuse, parent against child, and financial abuse, which seems to be something that people do not consider as abuse. Each topic will have a team of writers. I am currently one a team for the next book in her series! 

Jessica tells her story about her escape from her abusive 17 year marriage to a mentally unstable alcoholic with substance abuse issues. I met her recently and she just got her first place without him through the help of local services. There is help. You just have to make the decision to choose what's best for you and your kids. Don't choose to live with a monster and give up your freedoms for good. There is hope!

My friend Lizzy Jane tells her story of survival and escape from her husband with her two children. She is one bad ass woman with a positive perspective, knowledge and strength from her experience with domestic abuse for more than a decade. 

A father tells his story about the kidnapping of his son by his own wife with the help of a crooked cop.

Fuck being silent about domestic violence. Let's talk about the way abusers continue to abuse after the relationship's demise. They love the power and control and they use the court to perpetuate it. Who suffers now?