677: Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers: How to Talk About Politics, Power & Authority in Motherhood

Published: Aug. 17, 2022, 7 a.m.

Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers host the popular podcast Pantsuit Politics, which was named one of 2021\u2019s best shows by Apple Podcasts and has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Good Morning America 3, The Guardian, Elle Magazine, and Parents Magazine. They are also the authors of \u201cI Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation\u201d and \u201cNow What?: How to Move Forward When We're Divided About Basically Everything\u201d.\xa0\n\nSarah and Beth met in college before going their separate ways for law school. Sarah pursued a career in politics as a congressional staffer and campaign aide and Beth practiced law before serving as a human resources executive. Sarah lives in Paducah, KY, with her spouse, Nicholas, and children Griffin, Amos, and Felix. Beth lives in Union, KY, with her spouse, Chad, and children Jane and Ellen. Sarah\u2019s dog, Cookie, and Beth\u2019s dog, Lucy, are beloved (and involuntary) contributors to their work.\n\nWhen I heard Sarah and Beth had a new book out, I immediately asked them to come on the show.\xa0The way they navigate and guide hard conversations in incredibly divisive times is so important and powerful.\xa0I always learn so much from them.\xa0\n\nListen in to hear Sarah and Beth share:\n\nThe difference between being a citizen vs being a consumer\n\nHow to talk to your kids about hard things\n\nHow to talk differently to boys vs girls about power & authority\n\nThe significance of moms owning their power, especially economic power, as a voting block\n\nHow society has carved moms into smaller blocks - on purpose - and how we need to sew ourselves together to hold more power\n\nHow moms can more effectively use your voice and your vote\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nConnect with Sarah and Beth and listen to Pantsuit Politics: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/\n\n\nBook: I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation\n\n\nBook: Now What?: How to Move Forward When We're Divided About Basically Everything\n\n\nPantsuit Politics on Instagram\n\nPantsuit Politics on Twitter\n\nPantsuit Politics on Facebook\n\n\n\nSponsor info and promo codes:\n\nPlease find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices