Momarchy with Sarah & Tanya

• Is the Democratic Party Brand Broken with Amanda Litman, Founder & President of Run for Something

  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 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. Website: momarchypodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@momarchy   Instagram: @themomarchypodcast  TikTok: @momarchypod Email: [email protected]    Find more from Amanda Litman: Website: https://www.amandalitman.com/  Instagram: @amandalitm 

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• Mom Truths: Breaking the Hype and Spilling the Tea

  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 42:26 - Holiday magic (and why Halloween witches might traumatize your baby) 45:28 - The postpartum body plot twist that hit like a freight train 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. Website: momarchypodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@momarchy   Instagram: @themomarchypodcast  TikTok: @momarchypod Email: [email protected]   

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• The Political Power of Motherhood and How to Have Heart and Humanity When Things Feel Impossible with Liz Hirsh Naftali

  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  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. Website: momarchypodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@momarchy   Instagram: @themomarchypodcast  TikTok: @momarchypod Email: [email protected]    Find more from Liz Hirsh Naftali: Website: https://www.lizhirshnaftali.com/about-liz

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• Medicaid Explained & Local Power with Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica

  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 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. Website: momarchypodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@momarchy   Instagram: @themomarchypodcast  TikTok: @momarchypod Email: [email protected]    Find more from Julie Duran Mullica: Website: https://www.juliemullica.com/   

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• The Nation's Favorite Political Pastime: Gaslighting

  Ever feel like you're living in an alternate reality where up is down and facts are opinions? Welcome to the wonderful world of political gaslighting, where truth goes to die and confusion reigns supreme. In this episode of Momarchy, we break down the psychological manipulation tactics that have become standard operating procedure in American politics. From outright denial of documented events to flooding the airwaves with conflicting information until we're too exhausted to search for truth, we're calling out the strategies designed to make you doubt your own judgment. We also discuss why this is especially dangerous for parents making critical decisions about vaccines, education, and safety, how social media amplifies the gaslighting machine, and why both parties (yes, both) use these tactics to avoid accountability. Plus, we debut our new segment "I Love My Husband But" because sometimes therapy comes in the form of complaining about coffee thermoses. We Discuss: 03:46 - The basic definition of gaslighting and why toddlers are natural experts 07:58 - How "fake news" became the ultimate deflection tool 12:02 - Rewriting history in real time: from hurricane maps drawn in Sharpie to museum exhibits being erased 18:01 - The emotional manipulation of mom influencers spreading vaccine misinformation 27:19 - How the 2020 election denial continues to gaslight voters (even though Trump won in 2024) 32:16 - The propaganda machine: from White House Instagram to news outlets twisting the same story 35:04 - Why we stopped watching MSNBC and the problem with echo chambers 40:28 - Protecting yourself and your kids: media literacy, fact-checking, and trusting your gut 47:23 - How to spot manipulation in everything from political ads to beauty product influencers 48:34 - I Love My Husband But: Andrew Huberman's revolutionary "non-sleep deep rest" (aka meditation) and the curse of the impossible coffee thermos. 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. Website: momarchypodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@momarchy   Instagram: @themomarchypodcast  TikTok: @momarchypod Email: [email protected]   

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