The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast
Welcome to Abort Ignorance Montana, the podcast where we tackle the complexities surrounding abortion with knowledge, compassion, and courage. I’m Tanaia, your host, and I’m thrilled to have you with us today as we embark on this important journey together.
In a world filled with misconceptions and polarized opinions, our mission is clear: we educate, advocate, and heal. Whether you're tuning in from a bustling city or a quiet town in the beautiful Montana landscape, our goal is to foster a culture where informed decisions flourish, and stigma fades away.
Each episode, we’ll dive deep into the facts, current events, and personal stories surrounding abortion—covering everything from women's rights to the science of abortion and cultural narratives that shape our beliefs. We'll also highlight the voices of advocates and allies working tirelessly to create a culture that is anchored in the truth.
Remember, “The cost of ignorance is greater than the price of truth”, and together we can pave the way for a future where abortion is unthinkable. So, let’s break the silence, dispel the myths, and reshape the conversation.
Are you ready to transform our culture? Let’s get started.
Episodes
16 episodes
Adoption in Montana: Supporting Women, Children, and Families | With Brinn Higinbotham
In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Brinn Higinbotham of Sacred Portion Children's Outreach to discuss the realities of adoption, the needs of vulnerable children and families, and how Monta...
How the Church Can Build a Culture of Life | With Aniela Chis (Ep.13)
In this powerful episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Aniela Chis, a bold pro-life advocate, speaker, and host of Spotlight on Life. Together, they discuss the urgent need for Chris...
BREAKING: Are Mail-Order Abortion Pills Getting Banned? (Ep.12)
In this breaking episode of the Abort Ignorance Montana podcast, host Tanaia Puchta dives into one of the biggest abortion debates happening in America right now: the future of mail-order abortion pills. As legal battles intensify across the co...
What Should Montana Do to Rebuild a Culture of Life? | With Rep. Terry Falk Pt. 2 (Ep.11)
In Part 2 of this conversation, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Montana Representative Terry Falk (HD 10) to take the question further: What should Montana actually do to build a culture of life?From the role of government to ...
When the Law Changes, the Mission Doesn’t: A Conversation with Rep. Terry Falk Pt. 1 (Ep.10)
In the wake of CI-128, many Montanans are asking a hard question: What now? If the law has changed, does that mean the mission has too?In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta ...
After CI-128: Rebuilding a Culture of Life for Montana’s Women and Children | With Evangeline Lancette (Ep.9)
In this timely episode of Abort Ignorance Montana, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Evangeline Lancette, Communications Director for the Montana Family Foundation, to unpack the impact of CI-128 and what it means for the future of Mon...
Why Criminalizing Post-Abortive Women Hurts the Pro-Life Cause | With Robin Sertell (Ep.8)
In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Robin Sertell to tackle a difficult and often misunderstood question within the pro-life movement: Should post-abortive women face criminalizatio...
What Are Montana Students Being Taught About Abortion? | With Emily Schneller (Ep.7)
In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we ask an important question: What are Montana students being taught about abortion? Are college classrooms fostering open dialogue — or is one perspective quietly d...
Abortion in Montana: The Myth of the Middle Ground (Ep.6)
In this thought-provoking episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta unpacks the idea that abortion beliefs can be categorized along a sliding scale—from “fundamentally opposed” to “fully supportive”—and ch...
The Hidden Impact of Abortion on Women’s Health | With Deb Tilden and S.M.A.R.T. Women's Healthcare ( Ep.5)
In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Deb Tilden, a pioneering voice working to change the narrative around women’s healthcare and abortion.
**BONUS** Our Response to Charlie Kirk's Assassination
In this episode of Abort Ignorance Montana, we share our raw thoughts and response to Charlie Kirk's assassination. On September 10, 2025 a young man named Charlie Kirk was on a college campus in Utah when he was intentionally shot ami...
Men and Abortion - Part 2: Silent Sufferers or Unaffected? | With Bryce Puchta (Ep.4)
Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 2 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, fo...
Men and Abortion - Part 1: Silent Sufferers or Unaffected? | With Bryce Puchta (Ep.3)
Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 1 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, fo...
Trailer: Introducing The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast
Abortion impacts real people and real communities. The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast exists to educate, advocate, and help heal Montana’s culture through thoughtful dialogue, lived experience, and a commitment to understanding.
Abortion in Montana: Laws, Impact, and What’s Happening Now (Ep.2)
Abortion is one of the most debated—and misunderstood—issues in Montana today. In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we take a clear, compassionate look at the current state of abortion in Montana, unp...
From Ignorance to Impact: The Story Behind Abort Ignorance Montana (Ep.1)
What if what you didn’t know changed everything?In this powerful origin episode, the founder of Abort Ignorance Montana shares the personal journey that led to the creation of the organization. Once unaware of what abortion...