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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Sarah and Tanya kick off the episode with personal updates - Chuck E. Cheese throwbacks, summer travel prep, and the never-ending juggle of work events and babysitter math - before getting into the headlines: gas prices climbing back toward $5 a gallon and what that actually costs families running carpools and childcare, plus the fallout from Jill Biden's recent interview about Joe Biden's health. From there they dig into "mommy maxing," the pressure to optimize every corner of motherhood for public consumption, and open up in Ask a Millennial Mom about where AI genuinely helps them as parents (packing lists, meal ideas, 2am symptom checks) and where it scares them (kids and AI, misinformation, losing touch with their own instincts). They close with a Hot or Not round on after-school snacks, nighttime resets, and the "everything shower."

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]

Sarah and Tanya kick off the episode with a lighthearted conversation about Fourth of July traditions, parenting moments, and a few of the latest headlines before welcoming Margaret Bronson and Brittany Ericson of Deconstruction Doulas. Margaret and Brittany share their powerful stories of leaving high-control fundamentalist religious communities (aka cults) and discuss the challenges of rebuilding their lives after religious trauma. They also explain how Deconstruction Doulas supports survivors navigating life beyond abuse while offering insight into recognizing the signs of coercive religious environments. It's an eye-opening conversation about resilience, healing, and finding the courage to reclaim your own path.

Deconstruction Doulas Website: deconstructiondoulas.com Deconstruction Doulas Instagram: @deconstructiondoulas

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]

Sarah and Tanya welcome State Representative Lindsay Gilchrist for a candid conversation that moves from the chaos of parenting to the complexities of public service and policy-making. What begins with airplane snacks, sick kids, and TV obsessions quickly opens into a wider reflection on motherhood, identity, and the systems that shape family life today. Lindsey shares her journey through politics, foster care, and adoption, offering an unfiltered look at building a family through uncertainty, love, and resilience. Together, they explore what it means to legislate from lived experience, to parent through burnout and joy, and to keep showing up for both your kids and your community when the world feels like it's spinning a little too fast.

The Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/10/colorado-aba-autism-license-law/

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]

Sarah and Tanya swap stories from the front lines of parenthood - from birthday celebrations and parenting mishaps to the bittersweet realization that their kids are growing up fast. They also dive into the headlines, unpacking everything from rising costs to global health concerns. Then, they sit down with Sarah Curmi, Executive Director of States Win, for a conversation about why state legislatures are at the center of some of the biggest fights over abortion rights, child care, education, and democracy. It's an honest, hopeful discussion about grassroots organizing, the power of down-ballot races, and how busy parents can make a meaningful impact in their own communities.

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]