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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Pamela Ponich - Peer Recovery Doulas in Montana [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:28
Episode Description: In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Emily Freeman talks with Pam Ponich, Perinatal Program Manager for One Health, about an innovative program changing the face of perinatal support in Montana…
Stephanie Morton, HMHB - New Season, New Name! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
Welcome to Season 5 of our podcast (formerly Mother Love, now known as The LIFTS Podcast)! Today we'll chat with HMHB's Executive Director, Stephanie Morton, to discuss the upcoming podcast season, our updated name, and…
Session Voices: Mary Collins - Big Work at the Local Level [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
In our final episode of this season's "Session Voices" series, we talk (again) with Mary Collins, of UM's Center for Children, Families and Workforce Development. Mary talks about the many steps left to codify and implem…
Session Voices: Jackie Mohler - Post-Session Engagement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
In this episode we chat with Jackie Mohler, Executive Director of Family Outreach. Jackie discusses her legislative work on behalf of Montanans living with disabilities, and the ways in which engagement can -- and should…
Session Voices: Dillon Sarb - Storytelling as Community Organizing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:12
In this episode of Session Voices, we speak with Dillon Sarb, a community organizer with Catalyst Montana. Dillon will help us to better understand the role played by community organizers in the political ecosystem, and…
Session Voices: Jenny Eck - Finding Common Ground [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:27
Today, we’re joined by former Montana State Legislator Jenny Eck. Jenny served three terms in the House of Representatives, including two terms in leadership roles. We’ll discuss her path to the legislature, and the impo…
A Mining City Story: Megan Bristol - Nurse Midwife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:49
Guest: Megan Bristol, MSN, CNM (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) In tandem with Jenna Clark (Ep. 04), Megan provides birthing families a midwife option in a hospital setting. We’ll talk about her work in Butte, a…
Session Voices: Amy Stiffarm - Birth of a Bill, SB 319 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:37
In conversation with Amy Stiffarm, PhD, MPH, we learn about the creation of Senate Bill 319, supporting and promoting doula care in Montana. Learn more about the value of doula care, and SB 319, here: https://hmhb-mt.org…