Facing Uncertainty with Tia Wilkins

Facing Uncertainty with Tia Wilkins

Author: Mother Love June 25, 2020 Duration: 1:28:01
In this episode, Tia discusses her lifelong search for true belonging. She shares what it feels like to be on the receiving end of racism (both overt and subtle) and describes the incredible people who've shaped her life. Somehow, while juggling infant and toddler care, practicing leadership as an elementary school principal at the height of a worldwide pandemic, and witnessing the Black Lives Matter movement as a person of color, Tia manages to exude love and hope through being present...

Based in Montana and hosted by Mother Love, The LIFTS Podcast creates a space where real stories from across the state take center stage. This podcast moves beyond theory, grounding every discussion in the lived experiences of parents, caregivers, health providers, and community advocates. Each conversation is a deep dive into the multifaceted world of raising children, examining how culture, family dynamics, physical fitness, and mental well-being are all interconnected. You’ll hear honest dialogues that tackle the practical challenges and creative solutions involved in supporting young children and their families. The focus is always on amplifying a diverse range of voices to explore how communities can collectively foster healthier, stronger foundations for the next generation. By sharing these personal narratives and bold ideas, the podcast aims to inform, inspire, and connect anyone invested in the future of Montana’s kids. It’s a resource built from genuine community input, reflecting the realities of family life in all its complexity.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Ashley's Story: How Acceptance Allows for Presence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:50
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 famil…
NAI Series: Sweetgrass in the Psych Unit with Chelsea Bellon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:28
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. C…
Native American Initiative Series with Dr. Amy Stiffarm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:19
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 ta…
At the Water Cooler: #momtalk with HMHB's Ashley Martin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:30
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…
Annie's Story: Helping our Children Navigate Food Allergies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:30
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 1…