Unexpected with Stephanie Charlton

Unexpected with Stephanie Charlton

Author: Mother Love July 22, 2020 Duration: 53:29
Stephanie shares the story of her unexpected pregnancy at the age of 18. Now 20, she speaks about the difficult decisions she has faced, her commitment to her daughter, Tyla, and how she has learned to persevere despite great obstacles. This conversation takes a beautiful turn when Stephanie describes her work as a Mental Health Tech at Shodair Children's Hospital and explains how that work has been instrumental in developing healthy coping skills and emotional processing tools that have help...

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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Duration: 1:04:09
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Duration: 49:21
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Unfolding Resilience with Sylvia Rocío Málaga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:57
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Digging Deep with Natasha Starceski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:41
In this episode, Natasha (Tasha) shares her experience of becoming a mother which, in her case, includes difficulty becoming pregnant, the endurance of an extremely high-risk pregnancy while serving in the National Guard…
Fostering Hope with April Lemieux (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:53
This conversation was so rich and divided, we had to slice it in two. In Part 2 of this episode, April Lemieux continues her story. Her's is a heartwrenching tale of soul sacrifice in the name of survival. She's a powerh…
Fostering Hope with April Lemieux (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:47
This conversation was so rich and divided, we had to slice it in two. In Part 1 of this episode, April Lemieux describes her experiences growing up in the foster care system in Montana. Hers is a heartwrenching tale of s…
Facing Uncertainty with Tia Wilkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:01
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Enduring Loss with Emily Tosoni [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:04
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