Momarchy is a podcast where two millennial moms get real about raising kids and making sense of the world.
We're calling out the BS, breaking down the headlines, and laughing through the mess—because honestly, what else can we do?
We 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 us, we're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too.
We couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes—so we created one.
Whether you're here to learn, vent, or just feel a little less alone, subscribe now and join us as we take the drama out of politics and the shame out of motherhood.
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Don't Mess with Moms: Taking on the Gun Lobby with Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 57:01
What happens when a mother realizes that staying on the sidelines is no longer an option? For Shannon Watts, that moment came after the Sandy Hook tragedy, when the fear every parent carries turned into a determination she could not ignore.
In this episode, we look at how Moms Demand Action began with one Facebook post and grew into the largest women's volunteer organization in the country. Shannon shares why mothers so often become the steady force behind major social movements and what she has learned from watching everyday women transform concern into influence.
We also explore the emotional reality of raising kids in a country where safety cannot be taken for granted. Shannon talks about the guilt and pressure that often follow women who choose to speak up, and how activism can feel grounding when it offers community instead of isolation. She also shares insights from her new book about how women can identify what drives them and take meaningful steps toward the life they want.
Shannon Watts is a speaker, author, and the Founder of Moms Demand Action. She has been named a Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 Over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. She is the author of Fight Like a Mother and Fired Up, a New York Times and USA Today bestseller about helping women break limitations and ignite what comes next.
We Discuss:
(06:14) How the Sandy Hook tragedy pushed Shannon into action
(08:40) Why mothers often end up leading major movements
(11:56) Activism as grounding instead of burnout
(13:54) Navigating polarization and finding real common ground
(17:42) Why guilt shows up when women raise their voices
(24:09) The gap between "pro-life" rhetoric and gun safety
(29:26) How women use values, abilities, and desires to define their path
(34:17) Supporting teens who fear going to school
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
Ever feel like the holidays are stressful enough without your uncle turning Thanksgiving into a cable news audition? Same.
In this episode, we're breaking down how to survive political conversations at the holiday table without ruining the pie or your sanity. From setting expectations before you walk in the door to gracefully exiting bad-faith debates, we're giving you the tools to make it through the season with your peace intact.
We're also bringing back Pardon My Politics: Thanksgiving Edition. JD Vance and Erica Kirk's viral hug, the New York Times' messy headline, Trump ignoring a guest fainting in the Oval Office, and the Colorado organizers who quietly flipped their entire city council.
To lighten things up, we dive into some truly unhinged White House Thanksgiving history. JFK skipped the turkey, Nixon served cottage cheese with ketchup, Obama baked sweet potato pie, and Trump… well, he brought out the Big Macs. We also imagine what Thanksgiving would look like with a woman in the Oval Office.
And in Ask a Millennial Mom, we talk teaching gratitude when your family can't agree on basic facts, choosing between the parade, football or the dog show, and the "I'm trying, but I'm a parent" dishes that always come through. Yes, the Whole Foods hot bar and boxed stuffing absolutely count. Tune in.
We Discuss:
(00:20) The "Hot Louvre Thieves" and the strange glamorizing of viral criminals
(08:56) Why holiday family gatherings turn into unexpected political minefields
(14:02) How to exit heated conversations without drama or guilt
(15:45) The invisible mental load moms carry during the holiday season
(24:29) Pardon My Politics: viral hugs, bad headlines, fainting scandals and big wins
(35:34) The wildest and weirdest Thanksgiving traditions from the White House
(43:53) Ask a Millennial Mom: teaching gratitude, handling family tension and easy mom dishes
She's Kind of a Big Deal: Leaving The World Better Than We Found It with Secretary Deb Haaland
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 55:21
Could you imagine that a bakery job at 15 would shape the way someone leads a nation?
In this episode, we sit down with Secretary Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and now candidate for governor of New Mexico.
Deb shares how her early lessons in hard work and humility shaped her belief that leadership begins with empathy and discipline, not power. We talk about how running became her way to think and heal, why "Be Fierce" isn't just a campaign slogan, and how motherhood has grounded her leadership in compassion and courage.
We also discuss the connection between public service and personal values, and what it really takes to build a future where families and the planet can thrive together.
Deb Haaland is the 54th Secretary of the Interior, a proud member of Laguna Pueblo, and she is now running for governor of New Mexico. She's dedicated to protecting public lands, empowering communities, and ensuring future generations inherit a world worth caring for.
We Discuss:
(00:01): Politics, Parenting, and Pop Culture
(15:24): Politics with Purpose: Meet Secretary Deb Haaland
(17:00): From Bakery to Ballots
(20:21): How Running Became Her Form of Meditation
(22:56): When Women Win, Everyone Benefits
(26:56): What "Be Fierce" Really Means
(30:44): Why Empathy Is Her Strongest Leadership Tool
(36:33): How We Protect the Land We Love (and Why It Matters)
(44:37): The Power of Kitchen Table Politics
(52:30): How to Teach the Next Generation to Care for the Planet
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 daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
The First Momarchy Fantasy Draft: Make it Make Sense Edition
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 51:30
Ever feel like politics makes as little sense as parenting a toddler? Same.
In this episode, we're launching our first-ever Momarchy Fantasy Draft: Make It Make Sense Edition, where we each pick the wildest political stories of the week and attempt the impossible: explaining them like rational adults. (Spoiler: we fail, but it's fun.)
Between Trump's latest antics, the East Wing demolition, and the never-ending government shutdown, we're breaking it all down with plenty of laughter and side stories about food poisoning, hand-foot-mouth disease, and why Target is basically church for moms.
Because when democracy feels like a toddler on Halloween candy, sometimes all you can do is pour a ginger ale (or wine) and laugh through the madness.
We Discuss:
(00:01) Food poisoning, packing chaos, and recording from home
(03:51) Sick kids, vaccine shortages, and the annual preschool panic
(08:12) The first-ever Momarchy Draft: making political nonsense make sense (kind of)
(12:25) Target runs, scheduling fun, and why "self-care" looks different for moms
(18:03) The myth of balance and the art of stop pretending we can do it all
(24:51) He's not babysitting, he's parenting
(33:02) The AI poop video, the yelling leak and more: the week's wildest headlines
(51:30) Sweaty gym clothes, diaper bags, and the ultimate Momarchy Challenge
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
Our Origin Story Plus Running for Congress (While Pregnant!) with Lisa Vedernikova Khanna
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 59:48
What happens when you launch your campaign for Congress the same week you find out you're pregnant? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Vedernikova Khanna (a first-time candidate, communications strategist, and soon-to-be mom), to talk about what it really looks like to chase big political dreams while growing a human.
Lisa shares how her mother's journey from Soviet Russia shaped her understanding of the American dream, why lived experience matters in policymaking, and what she's learned about resilience on the campaign trail. We talk about pregnancy, power, and the policies that actually support families: from paid leave to childcare to maternal healthcare in rural communities.
We also discuss what it means to redefine "family values" in today's political climate, why resting is a luxury most moms can't afford, and the importance of electing more mothers to Congress.
Lisa Vedernikova Khanna is running for Congress in Virginia and previously worked with the New York Times and the Democratic National Committee. She's passionate about building a government that truly reflects and supports working families.
We Discuss:
(00:01) Love Is Blind, Denver edition: why love is definitely not blind in Colorado
(07:34) 100,000 downloads: from texting our moms for listens to thousands tuning in every week
(10:35) How Momarchy started
(17:15) Recording from our kitchens, hiding from toddlers, and still trying to sound confident
(20:05) Keeping hope alive when politics feels like a dumpster fire
(23:29) Cold DMs, lucky yeses, and the moment people actually started reaching out
(25:24) Why Momarchy isn't our full-time job (yet)… and yes, we are paying to do this
(30:04) Campaigning and morning sickness: when "leading and lactating" become the same conversation
(31:50) Meet Lisa Vedernikova-Khanna: running for Congress while pregnant, and redefining what power looks like
Witch, Please! Spooky Season, Scary Moms, and the Salem Witch Trials
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 44:19
Ever wonder why Halloween and election season overlap every single year? Spoiler alert: it's not a coincidence, and both involve way too much door-knocking and people losing their minds.
In this spooky special episode of Momarchy, we're diving into the intersection of Halloween, motherhood, and the original cancel culture: the Salem Witch Trials. Because nothing says "happy Halloween" quite like realizing that being accused of witchcraft in 1692 was basically what happens now when you have an opinion on the internet.
We're talking about the pressure to create Pinterest-perfect Halloween memories, how political campaigns have ruined this holiday for anyone who's ever worked on a race, and why the Salem Witch Trials were just mass gaslighting with deadly consequences. Plus, Love is Blind drama, king-size candy bars, and why being called a witch really just meant you were a woman who refused to stay quiet.
We Discuss:
00:24 - Election Day reminder: November 4th is one week away
01:43 - Love is Blind finale predictions and the Nick/Annie breakup we all saw coming
02:07 - Joe and Madison's cringy Mexico pool party moment that made us all uncomfortable
04:12 - Halloween as a mom: First-timer nerves vs. fourth Halloween wisdom
08:24 - Family themed costumes: Worth the effort or just added pressure?
17:36 - That time Tanya threw up from exhaustion (not drinking) on Halloween 2016 in Colorado Springs
22:01 - Does social media make Halloween worse? The crafty mom pressure is real (or is it?)
27:24 - The Salem Witch Trials deep dive begins: The OG gaslighting campaign
34:02 - How the Salem Witch Trials mirror Democratic Party infighting today
36:09 - The opposite of hate is indifference: When fear keeps people silent
37:21 - It only takes ONE person in power to start a witch hunt (literally)
Is the Democratic Party Brand Broken with Amanda Litman, Founder & President of Run for Something
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 01:16:44
What does it take to rebuild a political party that's lost its way? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Amanda Litman, whose organization Run for Something has recruited thousands of young people to run for local office.
We dive into the backlash Amanda faced after posting about vaccinating her daughter, what the Make America Healthy Again movement is really about, and why the Democratic Party's resistance to generational change is costing us elections. We also discuss "responsible authenticity" and why being yourself in politics doesn't mean saying everything you think.
Amanda Litman is the founder and president of Run for Something, author of "When We're in Charge," and a proud mom of two who lives in Brooklyn. She's a former Hillary Clinton campaign staffer who decided the best way to fight back after 2016 was to recruit the next generation of leaders.
We Discuss:
02:32 - Taylor Swift's new album: Our favorite songs and guilty pleasures
06:28 - Pardon My Politics: The unfiltered segment begins
06:41 - The vaccine post that went viral: Death threats, CPS reports, and millions of views
10:16 - Breaking down the Make America Healthy Again movement and its dangers
14:17 - Why young moms are particularly vulnerable to health misinformation
18:35 - The power of economic boycotts and why they brought Kimmel back
19:10 - Responsible authenticity in leadership: Being your best self, not your real self
21:34 - Why American politics refuses to pass the torch to younger leaders
27:13 - Navigating anti-Semitism and safety concerns within the Democratic Party
38:10 - How to run for office when you feel disillusioned with your own party
39:17 - Resources for moms who want to run: Free trainings, asynchronous learning, and support
Mom Truths: Breaking the Hype and Spilling the Tea
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration 48:38
Ever feel like your Instagram feed is personally attacking your wallet with "must-have" mom products while your toddler is perfectly content playing with a cardboard box? Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting product hype, where marketing genius meets mom guilt and your bank account cries in the corner.
In this episode of Momarchy, we're breaking down the viral trends that promise to revolutionize your mom life (spoiler: most won't). From $600 air styling tools to collectible creatures that look like they crawled out of a nightmare, we're calling BS on what's worth your precious time, energy, and money.
Plus, we share the unfiltered truth about mom friendships, postpartum bodies, and why we're all just winging it while covered in someone else's bodily fluids.
We Discuss:
04:09 - Lululemon belt bags: The millennial mom fanny pack we're not ashamed to love
09:05 - The Hatch sound machine WiFi nightmare (just give us white noise!)
10:43 - Peloton: From pandemic purchase to actual lifesaver for garage workouts
12:56 - HelloFresh vs. Little Spoon: When meal kits save your sanity
16:03 - WTF are Labubu figures and why are they haunting our Instagram feeds?
17:36 - Toddler towers: The "beep beep" that changed everything
21:38 - Rapid fire confessions: From snot-wiping to accidental f-bombs
30:16 - Why "sleeping in" until 8am is now considered a luxury vacation
35:10 - "Vacations" that require spreadsheets and still end in tears
37:20 - Mom friendships: When you know their kid's poop schedule but not their last name
45:28 - The postpartum body plot twist that hit like a freight train
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The Political Power of Motherhood and How to Have Heart and Humanity When Things Feel Impossible with Liz Hirsh Naftali
Episode 12
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 01:14:05
What does it take to hold onto hope and humanity during the darkest of times? In this deeply moving episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Liz Hirsh Naftali, whose family was forever changed on October 7th when her great-niece Abigail, just three years old, was taken hostage after witnessing her parents' murder.
We dive into how Liz spent 51 days fighting to bring Abigail home, and now continues to advocate for all hostages still in captivity. We also discuss the practical ways any parent can apply her approach to having better conversations across differences and finding hope during overwhelming times.
Liz Hirsh Naftali is the creator of the Capital Coffee Connection podcast, a commercial real estate entrepreneur, and author of "Saving Abigail." She's worked with leaders across the political spectrum, from progressive Democrats to conservative Republicans, proving that our shared humanity is stronger than our political differences.
We Discuss:
00:03 - Rapid fire questions: from New York walks to Broadway pump-up music
06:17 - What "home" means in motherhood and why that matters now
10:36 - The crisis in the Middle East: a brief but essential context
16:27 - Living through a family's nightmare: when Abigail was taken
21:16 - How motherhood becomes a superpower during crisis
28:52 - Building unlikely alliances: working with politicians you disagree with
33:12 - Why we have to move beyond "choosing sides"
37:44 - Teaching resilience: how Abigail is thriving in first grade
42:30 - The role of women and mothers in times of crisis
48:12 - Finding what connects us instead of what divides us
51:38 - Practical advice: how to have better conversations with people you disagree with
Medicaid Explained & Local Power with Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica
Episode 11
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 55:06
What happens when federal policy changes land squarely on the doorstep of local government? In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Julie Duran-Mullica, Adams County Commissioner and mom of three, to break down the recent Medicaid changes that are about to impact millions of families across the country.
We explore what these policy shifts actually mean in plain English, why your county commissioner might be more important than you think, and how extreme politics at every level is making it harder to have basic conversations about healthcare. Julie also explains why reaching out to your local officials really does make a difference.
Julie Duran-Mullica has spent years in public health and local leadership as an Adams County Commissioner. She's a fierce advocate for affordable housing, childcare, and community safety who believes in the power of regional partnerships and storytelling to drive policy change.
We Discuss:
00:59 - Rapid fire questions: from bookworm kid to Taylor Swift campaign songs
07:38 - What a county commissioner actually does (and why it matters)
11:35 - Breaking down the Medicaid changes in mom-speak
14:30 - New work requirements and what they mean for families
16:47 - How these changes affect pregnant women and new moms
18:40 - What families should do right now to prepare
20:35 - How extreme politics led us to cutting healthcare for millions
23:22 - Your first step to getting politically involved (hint: it starts with coffee)
28:46 - Success stories of community members creating real change
33:11 - Ask a Millennial Mom: Hair rules, screen time balance, and TikTok parenting hacks
45:13 - Finding positivity and ways to help in your own community
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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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
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.
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.
(34:51) The policies she's fighting for and why lived experience belongs in Congress
(44:24) The "how will you do both?" question, the myth of pro-family politics, and the reality of doing it anyway
(55:15) Her message to moms everywhere
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
38:34 - JD Vance, toxic churches, and "boys will be boys" responses to racism
45:52 - Being a witch just means being too powerful for your time
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
44:20 - DGAF Mom Version: The one thing Amanda doesn't give a fuck about
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
54:43 - What keeps you showing up when everything feels hopeless
55:43 - The power of local action and everyday kindness
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.