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!

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!

Author: Mother Love November 23, 2023 Duration: 1:26:48
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 good at embracing both with humor and grace. Then, we have the privilege of hearing from Margaret Anne Adams and Mary Ellen Lafromboise. These two...

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.
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Christina's Story: Infertility, IVF, & Raising Twins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:00
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…
It Takes a Village: Postpartum Resource Group with Brooke Campbell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:09
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 proje…
Surviving the NICU One Long Day at a Time with Kyla Maki (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:08
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 s…
Our Best Laid Plans with Kyla Maki (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
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…
Faith-Based Therapy with HMHB's Dawn Gunderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:39
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 challeng…