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Session Voices: Grace Decker - How (and Why) to Engage 18:25

8d ago18:25

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In this episode of "Session Voices" we chat with Grace Decker, coordinator of Montana Advocates for Children (MAC). We'll talk about how to engage with the legislative process, the unusual but necessary guidelines around clothing and decorum, and the value of building relationships with lawmakers year-round. Links and Show Notes: Montana Advocates …

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A Mining City Story: Amy Lowney - Craniosacral & Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula 38:05

12d ago38:05

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Guest: Amy Lowney, MSN-RN, LMT, CST (Prima Natural Wellness) Amy pivoted from her work as a hospital labor and delivery nurse, and now offers complementary wellness services to moms and babies in Butte. We’ll talk about her own professional journey, as well as the emerging landscape of holistic providers in the mining city. Connect with Healthy Mot…

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Session Voices: Mary Collins - Legislature 101 19:34

18d ago19:34

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Welcome to Session Voices, our special miniseries exploring the 2025 Montana legislative session. In this episode, Emily talks with Mary Collins, Project Director at the University of Montana’s Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development. Mary walks us through some of the basics of how the legislature works, and the unexpected joys of …

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A Mining City Story: Jessica Walsh - Lactation Specialist 1:02:28

26d ago1:02:28

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Guest: Jessica Walsh, IBCLC, BSN, RNC (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) In her role as Lactation Specialist, Jessica provides an invaluable resource for families, guiding them through their infant-feeding journey and supporting them as they navigate the choices and challenges of providing nutrition in a way that meets the needs of both mom …

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A Mining City Story: Dorothy Troutman - Doula & Birth Educator 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

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Guest: Dorothy Troutman, BSN, RNC, C-EFM, CLC, SBD, SpBCPE, CCE, CEIM, Certified Body Ready Pro, and Body Ready Birth Educator - Doula (Sacred Birth Doula Services); Labor and Delivery Nurse (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) Join Emily and Cass in conversation with Dorothy, who works with families at all stages of pregnancy and birth, and h…

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Mother Love Season Four Trailer: A Tale of Two Pregnancies 1:20

4M ago1:20

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This last spring we said a fond farewell to our incredible host Clair Larson and have been working since then to continue sharing the stories of moms, birthing people and their families to help people know they are not alone in their struggles and to inspire asking for help when they need it. Coming this winter, HMHB will be releasing a multi-episo…

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Thank You for the Stories, Claire's Final Episode as Host of the Mother Love Podcast 54:51

10M ago54:51

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Join us as we share a bittersweet episode as we wrap up this season of Mother Love and say farewell to our dear friend and host, Claire. Claire shares with us her experience of crafting and hosting the Mother Love podcast over the past three seasons. As we bid adieu to Claire, let's fill the digital airwaves with gratitude for her dedication, warmt…

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Episode Rewind: Healing Through Story with Mom, Therapist, Writer and Cult Survivor Stephanie Hackman 1:08:09

10M ago1:08:09

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In this episode, Stephanie Hackman, LCPC, joins us to share her experiences and how they've made her the mom she is today. She is both present and attuned, not only to the needs of her family and those she works with, but also to her own needs. Stephanie's stories describe what it was like for her to suffer in silence during the time she and her fa…

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Episode Rewind: Resourcing, Regulation and Repair for Parents and Caregivers with Bodyworker and Somatic Experiencing Therapist, Prairie Wolfe 1:05:10

10M ago1:05:10

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Prairie Wolfe is passionate about healing, and, in this episode, it shows. Anytime an experienced therapist can speak about their own personal challenges in mothering and caregiving and offer tips, tools, and wisdom to help other parents overcome their struggles, we're all in. During our conversation, Prairie helps listeners understand their nervou…

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Episode Rewind: Kind and Clear Boundaries: Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick 53:52

10M ago53:52

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Even though Flora McCormick spent years studying child developmental and psychology and ultimately became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, her early years of parenting were very challenging. She remembers feeling frustrated and disoriented, and this business of mothering felt, well, unsustainable. So, she set out to find new tools, ones …

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When Extra Preparation and an Abundance of Resources Still Leave Room for Challenges in Motherhood, What Really Helps - Cass Weber 1:23:57

11M ago1:23:57

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When preparation only takes you part of the way, support and a good care team can make all the difference. Cass Weber, a mom of 2, and an active member of the Butte community, describes how support and a good care team can make all the difference when things do not go as expected. Her resilient and positive attitude is refreshing and she has very u…

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Domestic Abuse Survivor and Life Coach Lisa Croke on Moving from Surviving to Thriving 1:41:56

11M ago1:41:56

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In this episode Lisa shares her survival story and teaches us about the subtle and overt forms of domestic abuse and interpersonal violence. There are multiple ways this can manifest (lovebombing, gaslighting, sexual violence, physical violence, emotional abuse, reproductive control, financial control, stalking) and many victims have difficulty rec…

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Domestic & Interpersonal Violence: Help Is a Phone Call Away with The Friendship Center's Jaime Gabrielli & Gina Boesdorfer 1:34:09

11M ago1:34:09

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This episode on domestic and interpersonal violence is so rich and helpful. We are joined by Jaime Gabrielli and Gina Boesdorfer, two incredible women who are passionate about bringing hope to those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. They take turns eloquently explaining the many different forms of abuse, debunking myths …

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Hamburger Nipples & Victory Snuggles with Sarah Crowley IBCLC 1:09:33

11M ago1:09:33

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In this episode, we hear from Sarah Crowley, IBCLC and owner of Wee Bumble, a home visiting lactation consulting business in Helena, MT. Not only is Sarah an absolute expert in breastfeeding, she is also one of the most kind and compassionate humans we've ever met. We talk about her crash course introduction to breastfeeding after the birth of her …

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The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis with Rachael Watters 1:40:12

12M ago1:40:12

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In this episode, Rachael Watters, postpartum psychosis survivor and mother of four joins us to talk about her frightening and healing journey through severe mental illness as a new mom. Many factors contributed to Rachael's experience and as her children have grown and she has continued to heal and recover, she has become a passionate advocate and …

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Longitudinal Continuity of Care and Building Trust Over Time with Family Physician Dr. Sam Greenberg 59:17

12M ago59:17

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In this episode we get to hear from Dr. Sam Greenberg, a Family Physician practicing in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Greenberg (or Sam for short) specializes in Obstetrics, Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Health, and Adolescent Medicine. As you'll hear in this episode, Sam is passionate about providing patient-centered care and strongly believes in …

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Apert Syndrome & Raising "Neurospicy" Kids with Ashley Watson 1:46:32

12M ago1:46:32

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In this episode, Ashley Watson shares her family's journey to wholeness. When Ashley's son, Jase, was unexpectedly born with a rare craniofacial condition called called Apert Syndrome, she was stunned and so were the doctors. From that moment on, they spent 6 weeks in the NICU, were life-flighted from Missoula to Seattle where Jase would undergo hi…

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Let Us Come To You- Nurse Family Partnership's RN Case Manager Marisa Johnson on the Power of Home Visiting Programs 1:10:08

1y ago1:10:08

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Public Health Department RN Case Manager Marisa Johnson joins us to talk about what she's learned in working with families as a home visiting nurse. We get to hear about her own journey as a single mom and some of the obstacles she had to learn to overcome when it came to accepting help in order to heal, grow and build a beautiful life for her and …

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"Every Drop Counts" The Nuanced World of Breastfeeding with Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LISCW, IBCLC 1:18:36

1y ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Amy Stiffarm joins Claire for another conversation with Camie Goldhammer, who also happens to be one of our most celebrated #sheros at HMHB. This time, we focus on the topic of feeding choices and how important it is for families to be able to make informed decisions when it comes to feeding their babies. Which means they need adequate information …

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Raising the Bar in Caring for Families: Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LISCW, IBCLC & Founder of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services 1:26:21

1y ago1:26:21

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In this lively discussion Camie happily teaches about so many things she's come to know in caring for families over the past 20 years. Her most powerful tricks of the trade are not complicated- building trust and connection, being fully present in every interaction, empowering families and birthgivers to trust themselves and honor their needs and d…

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Erika's Story: Preeclampsia, Breastfeeding Challenges and Italian Subs 1:53:31

1y ago1:53:31

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In this episode, we get to meet Erika Menning, part-time, hair stylist, full-time mom and natural comedian. This conversation covers so many things, from unexpected body image comments during pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety to preeclampsia and the significance of post-birth giving rewards, like Italian subs. We talk about mom guilt,…

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Perinatal Mental Health Expert Diana Barnes on Justice, Advocacy & Healing 55:22

1y ago55:22

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After struggling with severe Postpartum Depression following the birth of her daughter, Diana sought medical treatment but because this was in the early 90's, no one really knew what to do. Three long years later, she was given an accurate diagnosis, began the road to recovery, and has dedicated her career to helping women navigate similar terrain.…

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Ashley's Story: How Acceptance Allows for Presence 1:19:50

1y ago1:19:50

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In this episode, we meet Ashley Fish, a first grade teacher, wife, and mother of two. Ashley's road to motherhood took some unexpected turns as her first, Barrett, came early and, after just a few days at home, the family was transported to Missoula to the pediatric ICU to monitor and address respitory challenges. He recovered well but Ashley was l…

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John's Story: Giving Back and Balancing Love & Discipline with John Morrison 1:00:06

1y ago1:00:06

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John Morrison, an attorney, former Montana State Auditor/Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and long-time friend of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, joined us to speak about a donation he facilitated and helped award to HMHB this past summer. The generous contribution resulted from a settlement in a legal case John filed and won on behalf of…

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Compassionate Psychiatry with Dana Hillyer, Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist 1:25:17

1y ago1:25:17

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This episode captures a conversation between Dana Hillyer, PMHCNS and Claire, who, this time, plays podcast host and patient/case study. Dana approaches her work with exceptional warmth and kindness and is committed to continued growth and self-reflection. When it comes to helping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), she is a pro. Dan…

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NAI Series: Sweetgrass in the Psych Unit with Chelsea Bellon 1:27:28

1y ago1:27:28

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In this final episode of our Native American Initiative Series, we welcome to the show, Chelsea Bellon, a mom of three and the Health Equity Community Engagement Specialist at the Western Montana Area Education Center. Chelsea offers her wisdom and insight to help identify and raise awareness of the racism that exists in education and academia as w…

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NAI Series: Cultural Inheritance and Toddler Mayhem w/Indigenous Artist Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo 1:05:09

1y ago1:05:09

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Joining us for our 4th episode in our Native American Initiatives Series is the talented Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo. Since mom life is an all day everyday attempt to balance all. the. things., we cover a lot of ground in this convo: sleep struggles, tantrum trials (and how much grace and self-compassion they require), and how art and creative works h…

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NAI Series: "Life's Blessings": A Cultural Engagement Day for Nurses with Margaret Anne Adams & Mary Ellen Lafromboise + Bonus Episode Intro: Decolonizing Thanksgiving with Amy & Claire! 1:26:48

1y ago1:26:48

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Before jumping into our time with our amazing guests, we wanted to share a conversation between Amy and Claire about Thanksgiving: what we learned in school, what we have needed to unlearn since then, and how we share hard truths with our families on a day that boasts feasting, abundance and gratitude. It's complicated but important and Amy is so g…

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NAI Series: The Current State of Indigenous Maternal Health with Dr. Janelle Palacios (Amy guest-hosts!) 1:23:56

1+ y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

In this episode, Claire shares the mic with Dr. Amy Stiffarm, HMHB's Native American Initiative's Program Manager, as they interview Dr. Janelle Palacios. The wealth of knowledge and experience that Dr. Palacios brings to her work is indescribable. She is a Nurse Midwife, a highly regarded researcher, an advocate for Indigenous maternal child healt…

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Native American Initiative Series with Dr. Amy Stiffarm 58:19

1+ y ago58:19

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In this episode, Amy and Claire have the chance to sit down and talk about the upcoming series featuring some of the most powerful leaders in indigenous maternal health. Each episode speaks for itself but we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of uplifting and highlighting some of the incredible work that is being done to improve …

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At the Water Cooler: #momtalk with HMHB's Ashley Martin 1:05:30

1+ y ago1:05:30

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I don't know how many times Ashley and I have walked into the office and opened with the typical "How are you?" only to dive into deep, honest mom to mom conversation that usually leads to laughter, tears and ultimately a deep sigh of relief. This episode is that and I have a lot of faith that the things we talk about and touch on might deliver the…

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Annie's Story: Helping our Children Navigate Food Allergies 1:23:30

1+ y ago1:23:30

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In this episode, Annie Tague and I talk about what it is like to discover and adapt when your kiddo is diagnosed with a food allergy. Her daughter, Sally, has lived with Celiac Disease all of her life and over the past 10 years, Annie has learned a lot about the adjustments and advocacy that is required to keep her family happy and healthy. What do…

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Miranda's Story: Supporting Youth in Foster Care by Giving Them a Voice 1:12:25

1+ y ago1:12:25

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Miranda was placed in the Montana's foster care system at the age of 8 and she is a survivor, through and through. In this episode she shares her story which is, as you might guess, pretty emotional. Now that she has an 8-year-old daughter of her own, life looks very different, and she explains that she's had to face most of her parenting challenge…

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Christina's Story: Infertility, IVF, & Raising Twins 1:17:00

1+ y ago1:17:00

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Welcome to the first episode of Mother Love Season 3! This time, we meet Christina Hostetler, whose journey to motherhood was not an easy one, to say the least. She shares how struggling with infertility was emotionally difficult and, at times, super lonely and how she made it through. Then, when she was just about out of hope, TWINS! We get to tal…

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Life is Better In Pink! 3:56

1+ y ago3:56

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Get ready to enter a pink wonderland as the long-awaited Barbie movie finally graces the silver screen today! But hold up, before you rush to the theater, let's talk fashion! We've joined forces with Valarie of Tutuh, the beautiful boutique queen, to whip up a collection of fabulous Pink Outfits that will leave Ken himself green with envy! It's tim…

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Motherhood is Big Enough: A Little Book With a Big Message - with author Kyriaki Birkeland 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

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In this final episode of season 2, Claire has the chance to connect with Kyriaki Birkeland whose work on behalf of moms is almost too long to list. Kyriaki is a podcaster, blogger, mom, actress and, author. She her passion for helping other moms stems from the many trials she faced and overcame as a new mom. Her book, "Motherhood is Big Enough" is …

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It Takes a Village: Postpartum Resource Group with Brooke Campbell 1:08:09

1+ y ago1:08:09

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Single motherhood. Leaving an abusive relationship. Starting over. C-section recovery. Facing fears. Finding hope. And, postpartum mood disorders. All of these led Brooke Campbell to what she now calls her "passion project". As Vice President of the Postpartum Resource Group (PPRG) in Kalispell, Brooke describes the incredible work being done to su…

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A Firsthand Account of Bama Rush – Exclusive Guest Interview 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

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In this episode of the Bama Rush podcast, hosts Dana and Naiya delve into the intriguing world of sorority rush at the University of Alabama. Joined by a guest speaker who has experienced the process firsthand, they explore various aspects of Greek life and shed light on some lesser-known details. The conversation begins with a discussion of the nu…

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Unplanned C-Sections: How One Mom Processed Loss & Reclaimed Power with Anna Baker 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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Anna Baker is a powerhouse of a person. It's just her nature. So, when the birth of her first went from a home birth plan to a hospital setting to the OR and resulted in a c-section she felt distraught, disconnected, and utterly disempowered. Anna was, of course, relieved to have a healthy baby but having to spend the first precious hour of motherh…

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Surviving the NICU One Long Day at a Time with Kyla Maki (Part 2) 42:08

1+ y ago42:08

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In part two this story, Kyla and I talk about life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (her experience) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU (my experience). Kyla says that that time felt like "forever and the same day, over and over" and I can't think of a better way to say it. Her baby boy, Conner, is now 6 months old and greets each new…

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A Journey of Resilience: Supporting Mental Health and Rediscovering Joy 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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Join us on McKnights of Magnolia as we embark on a powerful journey of resilience and mental health support. In this heartfelt podcast episode, we dive deep into Liya's personal story of battling mental health challenges and the road to rediscovering joy. With unwavering support, therapy, and medication, Liya has been reclaiming her happiness one s…

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Our Best Laid Plans with Kyla Maki (Part 1) 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

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In this episode, Kyla opens up about her experiences with pre-term birth, secondary infertility, and the anticipatory grief that happens when starting a family goes drastically different than expected. If you or someone you love walked a similar path and they seem overwhelmed and alone, this episode will feel like medicine. Or, if you're not sure w…

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Let's Be Real Here: Honesty on Social Media, Healing Old Wounds & Priscilla's "Hot Mess Collection" with Priscilla Ellis. 52:51

2y ago52:51

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Priscilla Ellis joins us to talk about a few of the things she's learned during her mothering journey. We talk about mental health challenges and how therapy and medication have helped and the ways in which social media can sometimes hurt and sometimes help, especially when it comes to sharing our parenting triumphs and struggles. We also nerd out …

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Hot Topics Unleashed: Engaging Conversations and Insights on Today's Most Buzzworthy Issues 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

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Join Dana and Naiya in their latest podcast episode as they dive into the world of trending hot topics. In this episode, they explore the recent firing of media personalities Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson, delving into the implications and controversies surrounding these high-profile dismissals. In a fascinating twist, they also discuss the rise of …

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Faith-Based Therapy with HMHB's Dawn Gunderson. 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

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In this special episode, Dawn Gunderson opens up about her life-long struggle with anxiety. Her symptoms intensified after the birth of her first daughter and, as her 6 wonderful children grew, her mental health challenges did too. Just recently, Dawn sought out the help she knew she needed and deserved by flying across the country to spend time im…

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Behind the Scenes with ML Pod Producer (and Incredible Mama), Brooke Boone Miller 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

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There's a reason we chose Brooke to be our Mother Love producer. We knew she would get it. We knew she would listen back to each episode carefully and considerately. We knew she was skilled and enthusiastic about the work. But what I didn't know until I sat down with her to plan and record an episode with her, is that she has been through some real…

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Reconsidering Nourishment with Paige Reddan (Eating Disorder Center of Montana) 1:15:57

2y ago1:15:57

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On this week's episode of Mother Love, meet Paige Reddan, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian Specialist, Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and co-founder of the Eating Disorder Center of MT. Paige shares with us what it was like for her to heal and recover from her own severe and long-lasting eat…

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Generational Perspectives: Navigating Teenage Anxiety and Depression 33:10

2y ago33:10

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Join Dana and her youngest daughter Liya, in "Generational Perspectives: Navigating Teenage Anxiety and Depression", where they have an honest and raw conversation about mental health. Liya shares her experience with anxiety and depression, offering insight into how it became more noticeable and how it has affected her over the years. This must-lis…

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From Darkness to Light with Lacey Starcevich (Salminen) 49:21

2y ago49:21

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*UPDATE* Since recording this incredible interview in 2020, Lacey and Jim have married and welcomed their second beautiful son, Parker. They've also purchased their first home and are both working hard and enjoying life today. Lacey works in patient access at the Cancer Center at St. James Healthcare and Jim is a union carpenter for Kissock Constru…

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What Community-Based Support REALLY Looks Like with Chelsea Solberg, Ty LaFountain, and Pam Ponich 1:00:29

2y ago1:00:29

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Want to know what true community-based support looks like? Give this episode a listen and meet three incredible people who spend their days going to bat for families in so many ways at the individual, local and state levels. Chelsea Solberg, RN, CLC, perinatal education leader and mom of three (I could go on) joins Ty LaFountain, Behavioral Health …

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