Momarchy

Momarchy

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Momarchy episodes

  • Toddler Tips, Child Care & a Trip to Yesteryear

    This week, Tanya and Sarah are going back to yesteryear. They kick things off with the cuteness of toddlers, the eternal struggle of the ponytail (and the solutions that actually work), and all things pop culture, from Instagram to the latest TV shows. Then, in a special Momarchy book club segment, they dive into Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and unpack the book's exploration of tradwives, politics, raising kids in the age of social media, and homeschooling. They also dig into the federal Child Care and Development Fund and what's included in the draft. Finally, they wrap things up with Ask a Millennial Mom: Is there anything from the 1800s you'd bring into your modern life to make it better?

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    49 min
  • Moms Gone Wild: Nudity, Politics & Pumpkin Spice

    This week, Sarah and Tanya are diving into the parenting debates and fall hot takes taking over our feeds. First up: the "naked mom" debate and whether casual household nudity is about body positivity or privacy and boundaries. Then, we're talking about the Sunshine Protection Act and whether we really need to keep changing the clocks twice a year - especially with kids. On Pardon My Politics, we're breaking down Trump Accounts, before wrapping things up with a fall edition of Hot or Not, from apple picking to the never-ending school fundraiser fatigue. Grab your PSL or favorite fall drink and let's get into it!

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    42 min
  • The Boob Grab, the Ordinary Kid & the End of Summer

    This week, Sarah and Tanya are talking about the Gen Z pose taking over your FYP - the "Breast Rest," aka the boob grab - and whether it's just the new version of the millennial teapot pose. They also dig into the quiet joy of raising "ordinary" kids and push back on the pressure to constantly optimize childhood, especially when the world already feels overwhelming enough. Plus, they take on The Everymom's list of 25 end-of-summer family activities and rate them all in a round of Hot or Not.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    41 min
  • Not Red, Not Blue: Lauren Pinkston on Raising Kids and Running for Governor as an Independent

    This week, we're joined by Lauren Pinkston, a 7th-generation Tennessean, former university professor, and independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee. After spending years working in human trafficking prevention and community development around the world, Lauren returned home determined to break the two-party gridlock, running under the banner "Not Red, Not Blue, Just You." She's also a wife and mom of four, including a daughter adopted from Uganda, and she's raising her kids in the middle of a campaign most people said couldn't be won. We talk about why she's running as an independent in a deep-red state, what she's learned watching democracy up close in places like Laos and Uganda, and how she balances motherhood with a statewide campaign. Plus, we get into Pardon My Politics for the questions everyone's afraid to ask, and DGAF for the confessions no one expects from a gubernatorial candidate. Whether you're a lifelong Tennessean or just tired of choosing between two extremes, this episode is a refreshingly honest look at what it means to lead, and parent, without picking a team.

    Learn more about Lauren Pinkston and her campaign at https://www.pinkstonfortn.com/

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    52 min
  • The Girlboss Is Dead, But the Five-Minute Face Lives On

    This week, Sarah and Tanya talk vaccines and politics, the rise and fall of the girlboss, and whether women are being asked to do it all while making it look effortless. They also dive into the millennial mom makeup routine - from the five-minute face and "no-makeup makeup" to embracing makeup as a little ritual just for yourself. Plus, Sarah gets pooped on by a bird. Yes, really.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    53 min
  • Postpartum, Parasitic Diarrhea & Poor Outfit Choices

    This week, Tanya and Sarah are going deep on the things nobody really prepares you for - from the wild reality of postpartum life to the serious conversations that deserve more attention. They talk candidly about postpartum psychosis, what it can look like, and the importance of actually checking in on new moms, especially during those hazy early weeks. They also unpack the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the difficult questions it raises around postpartum mental health. Then, they get into a conversation about parasitic diarrhea and what cuts to public health agencies could mean for families. Finally, they lighten things up with a round of Hot or Not: What Not to Wear Edition. It's a conversation that's equal parts honest, eye-opening, and unfiltered - and, as always, ends with a little fun.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    44 min
  • Jamie Lynn Spears on Reinvention, Resilience & Raising the Next Generation

    This week, we're joined by Jamie Lynn Spears for an honest and heartfelt conversation about growing up in the spotlight, motherhood, and finding your own path. From becoming a household name as Zoey Brooks on Zoey 101 to her role on Netflix's hit series Sweet Magnolias, Jamie Lynn has spent much of her life in front of the world. As a mom to two daughters, she shares the lessons motherhood has taught her, how becoming a parent changed her perspective on success, navigating life's unexpected challenges, raising kids in today's world, and the values she hopes to pass down to her daughters. Plus, we dive into some nostalgic millennial favorites, hilarious mom confessions, and what's next for Jamie Lynn. Whether you grew up watching her on TV or are navigating parenthood yourself, this episode is filled with laughs, life lessons, and a refreshing perspective on what it means to grow, evolve, and show up as a mom.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    32 min
  • Unfiltered: The News, The Noise & The Nonsense

    Sarah and Tanya dive into the latest headlines surrounding Michelle Obama, from her candid reflections on marriage and life beyond the White House to the opening of the Obama Presidential Library. Then, they switch things up with a special edition of Pardon My Reaction, surprising each other with viral clips and sharing their unfiltered, real-time responses. They also take on the internet's latest parenting trend, the "butter mom," exploring whether it's a refreshing shift away from tradwife culture or just another impossible aesthetic to keep up with. Finally, in Ask a Millennial Mom, they cut through the curated social media version of self-care to have an honest conversation about what taking care of yourself actually looks like when you're balancing motherhood, work, and real life.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    40 min
  • Postpartum Care, Online Advocacy & (Some) Football with Haley Pepper

    This week, we're diving into the realities of modern motherhood - from pregnancy and postpartum care to the pressure of creating a "perfect" life online. We're joined by Haley Pepper @itshaleypepper), a Birth, Postpartum & Loss Doula, for an honest conversation about supporting moms, advocating for better policies, balancing life as a football WAG, and finding your voice in the digital world. Plus, we unpack the rise of curated motherhood content, the importance of community and postpartum support, and how we can move beyond the "mom wars" to focus on what families truly need.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    45 min
  • JusT&T, Trump Crowd Fails & Political Extremes

    Sarah and Tanya are celebrating their first official studio episode (a major upgrade from hallways and basement corners!). They kick things off in the pop culture world with their final reactions to the Off Campus finale and Taylor Swift's wedding before diving into the headlines with the "Great American State Fair" - America's 250th celebration (spoiler alert: nobody showed). They also break down the latest New York and Colorado elections before transitioning into Ask a Millennial Mom: When does engaging online hurt more than help? And of course, they wrap things up with a little Hot or Not: Summer Edition. Grab your iced coffee, spicy margarita, or emotional support Stanley - this episode has a little bit of everything.

    Meet the Women Behind the Mic

    Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently, a Principal at a nationally-based political consulting firm, living in Denver with her toddler daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about haunted places.

    Sarah Andrews is a nationally recognized political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.

    Website: momarchypodcast.com

    YouTube: @Momarchypodcast

    Instagram: @momarchypodcast

    TikTok: @momarchypodcast

    Email: [email protected]

    1 hr 6 min

About Momarchy

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Two moms. Zero filter. Tanya and Sarah met on the Hillary Clinton campaign - before marriage, before kids - bonding over spicy margaritas and campaign chaos. A decade later, a few babies in and some…

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