Blush & Ballots Podcast

This episode on Blush and Ballots, I sit down with Myndee Washington, a Pasco County teacher, mom to LGBTQ+ kids, and plaintiff in the lawsuit against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Myndee shares the powerful moment that pushed her into activism, opening our eyes to the deeper issues driving these harmful policies in Florida schools. Together, we dig into: - How Ron DeSantis’s Christian nationali...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Katelyn Curran—an author who shares her powerful story of growing up in a rigid, fundamentalist Christian household. In her book, she unpacks the long-lasting effects of that upbringing and the ways she’s still untangling its grip as both a woman and a mother. We talked about the version of motherhood we were sold as children, our earliest sexual experiences,...

New Episode Out Now! Episode 3 of Blush & Ballots is live- and it's one you don't want to miss. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Dani, a licensed psychologist in over 40 states who specializes in: Healing trauma tied to oppression, minority stress, and political overwhelm Supporting LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC individuals in finding joy and identity affirmation. and sexual wellness Guiding families...

Episode 2: Immigration, Misinformation, and the Law – What Every American Needs to Know In this episode of Blush and Ballots , we sit down with a seasoned immigration attorney to separate fact from fiction. With anti-immigrant rhetoric on the rise and Christian nationalism fueling fear-based narratives, it’s more important than ever to understand what immigration law actually says—and what it does...

Get ready for the debut of Blush & Ballots, available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube. In the very first episode, I sit down with Dr. Caleb Akers to talk about why Christianity doesn’t have to mean conservatism, how to raise kids with faith instead of fear, and why Christian nationalism is not only dangerous, but not Christlike at all. We also break down the key differences between...

Coming Soon: Blush & Ballots Podcast A podcast for the bold, the curious, and the unlearning. I'm Brooke- an educator, activist, wife, and mom of four, based in SWFL. Florida is a red state, and I come from a red family. For years, I stayed silent, voting in ways that didn't reflect my values, because speaking up felt too risky. But not anymore. Blush & Ballots is where politics, religion,...