What Does It Take To Make Ends Meet? -  With Rylee Andrews of the Butte 4-C's

What Does It Take To Make Ends Meet? - With Rylee Andrews of the Butte 4-C's

Author: Mother Love September 17, 2026 Duration: 30:32
In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Gwyneth Hyndman joins Rylee Andrews, a Maternal Support Professional with the Butte 4 C’s, to talk about the realities facing families across Southwest Montana. Rylee shares what she is seeing in homes right now as the cost of groceries, gas, housing, childcare, and healthcare continues to put pressure on family budgets. She talks about the difficult choices parents are making, from delaying medical appointments to sacrificing their own n...

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: 50

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Duration: 21:05
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Suzanne Bendick - The Stories That Connect Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:29
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Dr. Jessica Liddell - Building Support for Maternal Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
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