Momarchy

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 political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. They couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes - so they created one.

  1. Making Change in Our Own Backyards with Executive Director of States Win Sarah Curmi

    2d ago

    Making Change in Our Own Backyards with Executive Director of States Win Sarah Curmi

    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: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

    48 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    2d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Dr. Jill Biden: The Hardest Moments No One Saw (The Untold Story of the White House Years) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today Jay sits down with former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden where she pulls back the curtain on an extraordinary journey of love, profound loss, and unrelenting public scrutiny. After first rejecting a young senator's marriage proposal five times, she and husband President Joe Biden ultimately built a family rooted in fierce loyalty and unwavering devotion. Jill shares what it takes to navigate life’s hardest moments - from the unimaginable grief of losing her son Beau to cancer, to her son Hunter's battle with addiction, to her husband's ongoing health struggles and heartbreaking political exit. Jill’s story highlights the radical power of staying present, and the impact of making a conscious decision to always choose joy no matter where you are in life.  In this episode you'll learn: How to Move Forward After Major Life Changes How to Cultivate a Lasting Marriage How to Instill Confidence in Those Around You How to Advocate for Your Health How to Navigate Loving Someone Through Addiction How to Survive Unimaginable Grief As you navigate your own journey, remember to lead with compassion and be kind, because we never truly know the hidden struggles behind someone else's smile. In her new book, View from the East Wing: A Memoir, Jill shares her White House experiences for the first time, in her own words. You can order here: https://bit.ly/ViewFromTheEastWing  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:26 A New Life Trajectory 06:39 Saying “No” Five Times  08:03 Lessons in Independence 09:56 Building Loving Relationships 15:08 A Blessing in Disguise 17:17 "My Husband Is Not Dying" 19:26 Grieving Loved Ones 21:18 A True Partnership 23:01 Redefining Your Role 23:53 The Weight of the World 25:32 Practicing Radical Presence 26:16 "We Won!" 27:50 Life’s Greatest Gift 31:52 Beyond the Classroom 32:31 The Health Gap 36:06 Panic in the Green Room 38:04 "I Had No Choice" 40:06 The Morning After 42:20 Alternate Realities 44:08 A Cruel Diagnosis 45:31 Strength in the Storm 46:12 An Unimaginable Loss 48:55 Learning to Live With the Pain 50:55 The Intervention 52:42 Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction  54:38 Jill on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://joebiden.com/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DrJillBiden/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drbiden  X | https://x.com/DrBiden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Hot Mom Summer and Trump's Slush Fund

    Jun 16

    Hot Mom Summer and Trump's Slush Fund

    A refresh, a reality check, and a whole lot of mom mayhem. This season premiere kicks off with a mix of big-picture conversation and everyday parenting moments. From unpacking the controversial "anti-weaponization fund" and what it could mean for families, to reflecting on summer planning, childhood nostalgia, and how parenting has changed across generations. Of course, it wouldn't be Momarchy without plenty of relatable chaos in between - tantrums, sunglasses getting destroyed, snack hacks, and the ongoing debate of gentle parenting vs. "figure it out" parenting.    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: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

    48 min
  4. Momarchy Season 2 Trailer

    Jun 16 ·  Video

    Momarchy Season 2 Trailer

    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 political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. They couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes - so they created one.

    1 min
  5. The DGAF Summer Starts Now

    May 26

    The DGAF Summer Starts Now

    Turns out the president and every mom in America have something in common — they're both exhausted. The difference is only one of them gets to nap at work and still have a job. In this week's episode, Sarah and Tanya open with Mother's Day stories, sick kids, and gift wins before diving into the headlines. Trump was caught on camera asleep at the White House launch of moms.gov, a site they say is already broken and pushing dangerous misinformation, including links to pregnancy centers, while RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz call it a MAHA victory and warn America is "under-babied." They also cover Spencer Pratt's viral post-wildfire content, the disconnect between his sympathy campaign and his family's actual accommodations, and an update on the Alex Murdaugh case getting a new trial. With primaries approaching, they back Shannon Bird in Colorado's 8th over Manny Rutinel, break down California's wide-open governor's race, and raise concerns about Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed and his ties to Hasan Piker. The deeper conversation is the motherhood penalty and what research shows about how working mothers are paid, perceived, and left behind by policy, and why it keeps getting ignored. They close with a DGAF Summer segment on the pressures moms face this time of year, from magical summer expectations to screen time guilt to the cost of camp, plus a preview of upcoming guests. (0:00) Intro & Welcome Back (0:56) Mother's Day Recap (5:01) Spencer Pratt's LA Campaign (9:01) Murdoch Trials: Conviction Overturned (11:10) RFK Jr. Catches a Bird (12:17) Trump Falls Asleep at moms.gov (17:20) Primary Season: CO, CA & Michigan Races (25:19) The Motherhood Penalty (34:44) DGAF: Summertime Mom Edition (39:54) Upcoming Guests & Outro Learn more about: 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 grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors. Sarah Andrews is a 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: @momarchy Substack: @momarchy Instagram: @momarchypodcast TikTok: @momarchypodcast Email: momarchypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. Digital First: Danielle Butterfield on Infrastructure, Innovation & the Road to 2028

    May 19

    Digital First: Danielle Butterfield on Infrastructure, Innovation & the Road to 2028

    What does it take to build a Democratic Party that can actually compete in the digital age? In this episode, we're joined by Danielle Butterfield, Executive Director of Priorities USA, to discuss how Democrats are still stuck in a TV-first mindset and what it will take to change that. Danielle shares how Priorities is building year-round digital infrastructure through tools, research, training, and digital ad programming, and why the party needs to stop reinventing the wheel every election cycle. We also talk about what real digital innovation looks like versus just shifting TV dollars to connected TV, how Josh Shapiro's creator strategy serves as a model for what's possible when you build early, and why 2026 is being used as a laboratory for 2028. Danielle also breaks down Priorities' Ohio research targeting young men on YouTube with niche-relevant ads, and why rewarding future-oriented digital expertise needs to become a cultural shift across the Democratic Party. Learn more about: 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 grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors. Sarah Andrews is a 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. (0:00) — Intro hook: Virginia redistricting & RFK on antidepressants (0:08) — Welcome to Momarchy, hosts intro, week check-in (1:00) — Snow day in Colorado in May, watching three kids (2:00) — Snow melted, 70 degrees; Teacher Appreciation Week (3:00) — Teachers are underpaid; gift cards to local coffee shop (4:00) — Kids' art projects for teachers; dinosaur & astronaut stickers (5:00) — Mother's Day plans: dinner & The Devil Wears Prada musical (6:00) — Dine-in theaters; hot tip for maternity/paternity leave movie deal (7:00) — AMC Drafthouse baby screenings; $7 tickets (8:00) — Mother's Day brunch plans, getting nails done (9:00) — Olivia Rodrigo tour tickets drama Website: momarchypodcast.com YouTube: @momarchy Substack: @momarchy Instagram: @momarchypodcast TikTok: @momarchypodcast Email: momarchypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  7. What Moms Are Thinking But Not Saying (Out Loud)

    May 12

    What Moms Are Thinking But Not Saying (Out Loud)

    There's no such thing as balance, just trade-offs, mom guilt, and trying to keep up with a world that won't slow down. In this week's episode, we get real about motherhood: why balance feels impossible, how screen time guilt sneaks in, and the unspoken pressure on women to look and act a certain way just to be taken seriously at work.After catching up on nostalgic pop culture news—including The Devil Wears Prada 2, Practical Magic 2, and Taylor Swift's latest perspective shift—we turn to a week of headlines that are getting harder to ignore. From a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to broader conversations around public safety, media narratives, and domestic violence, we unpack what these moments say about trust in our institutions. We also touch on headlines involving Jack Schlossberg and Kash Patel, along with growing concerns around harmful online spaces. We close with a grounded conversation about time, motherhood, and the gap between real life and the advice we're constantly given plus a quick "hot or not" to keep things honest. (0:00) – Intro: Life before vs. after kids (0:12) – Welcome back & the motherhood episode premise (0:42) – Work-life balance this week (1:14) – The myth of "doing it all" (4:11) – Pop culture: Practical Magic 2 & Devil Wears Prada 2 (5:58) – Taylor Swift's New York Times interview (9:54) – White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting (18:07) – Kash Patel drama & The Atlantic article (20:31) – The Rape Academy website (23:20) – Pardon My Reaction: Trump & Norah O'Donnell clip (25:57) – Diving into motherhood: What "busy" really means (42:30) – Don't Give a F**k segment (appearance, nails, clothes) (47:24) – Hot or Not: Millennial Mom Edition (50:00) – Outro & Momarchy refresh announcement Learn more about: 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 grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors. Sarah Andrews is a 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: @momarchy Substack: @momarchy Instagram: @momarchypodcast TikTok: @momarchypodcast Email: momarchypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. Defending Democracy Abroad and at Home with Former U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink

    May 5

    Defending Democracy Abroad and at Home with Former U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink

    Learn more about: 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 grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors. Sarah Andrews is a 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. (0:00) – Intro & Hosts Check-In (2:06) – Pop Culture: Taylor Frankie Paul Charges Dropped (4:21) – Alex Cooper vs. Alex Earle Drama (12:14) – TMZ Opens a DC Office (14:29) – Mass Shooting in Louisiana (20:32) – Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Trump Endorsement (22:13) – Joe Rogan at the White House (23:47) – Spencer Pratt Running for LA Mayor (25:22) – Introducing Bridget Brink (27:04) – Rapid Fire Q&A with Bridget (28:35) – Life as US Ambassador to Ukraine During the War (33:35) – What Americans Don't Understand About the War (39:52) – Why Moms Should Care About Ukraine & Foreign Policy (42:34) – Bridget's Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Healthcare Costs (50:44) – Why She's Running for Congress (55:23) – What's Wrong with Congress Right Now (1:01:09) – Being Critical & Patriotic at the Same Time (1:03:43) – What Listeners Should Pay Attention to in the Next 6–12 Months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. They couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes - so they created one.

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  • Creator
    Momarchy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Momarchy

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