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The LIFTS Podcast

The LIFTS Podcast (formerly Mother Love) is a Montana-based podcast centering lived experience and amplifying diverse voices from across the state. Through conversations with caregivers, providers, and advocates, we explore bold ideas and creative solutions for supporting the littlest Montanans and their families. If you have feedback, or an idea for a guest or topic, email us at stories@hmhb-mt.org.

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12:10

LIFTS Out Loud: Mindy Petranek - Just Showing Up

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2025/11/19

Guest Bio: Mindy Petranek is a fourth-generation rancher in central Montana, where her family has lived and worked the land since 1914. Together with her husband and son, she embraces life “at the end of the road,” finding joy in the rhythm of rural living and the adventures that come with it. Passionate about connection and community, Mindy hopes to shed light on the beauty and challenges of ranch life while helping others find meaningful ways to connect with the land and each other. E...

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Pamela Ponich - Peer Recovery Doulas in Montana

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2025/11/05

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 — the Peer Recovery Doula certification. Pam, a longtime psychotherapist and program developer, helped create this dual certification for Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists and Full Spectrum Doulas. The program recognizes the powerful overlap between peer su...

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27:08

Maureen Ward + Tracie Kiesel - What Families Need to...

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2025/10/22

Guest Bios Maureen Ward: Since 2019, Maureen has served as Injury Prevention Program Manager for Montana DPHHS, leading strategies to promote safety and well-being across the state. She holds a Master’s in Adult Education from Montana State University and brings 15 years of higher education administration experience, helping her develop and implement effective injury prevention initiatives. Tracie Keel: Tracie has 19+ years of experience in injury prevention and harm reduction across Montana,...

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The LIFTS Podcast: Stephanie Morton - New Season, New...

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2025/10/03

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 more. LIFTS podcast: https://hmhb-mt.org/podcast/ LIFTS online resource guide: https://hmhb-lifts.org/ LIFTS magazine: https://hmhb-mt.org/magazine/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana fa...

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32:30

Session Voices: Mary Collins - Big Work at the Local...

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2025/05/15

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 implement new policies, now that the session has ended, and the ways in which communities can work together to implement these changes. We discuss the power of local coalitions, particularly Early Childhood Coalitions (ECC's) -- what they are, why they exist, and how you can get inv...

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22:15

Session Voices: Jackie Mohler - Post-Session Engagement

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2025/04/24

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 -- continue after the session ends. Guest Bio: Jackie Mohler is Executive Director for Family Outreach Inc., a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. She has earned a Master of Education degree fr...

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Session Voices: Dillon Sarb - Storytelling as...

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2025/04/10

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 share a little bit about a creative and impactful storytelling project centered around Medicaid expansion. Catalyst Montana: https://www.catalystmt.org/ Montana Medicaid Storybook: https://www.catalystmt.org/community/montana-medicaid-storybook Guest Bio: Dillon Sarb, or...

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16:43

Session Voices: Karen Filipovich - Empowering...

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2025/03/27

This week’s guest is Karen Filipovich, Executive Director of Montana Head Start. We’ll learn how Head Start has engaged with the legislature this session, and discuss the transformative power of storytelling to strengthen families and build community. Montana Head Start Association: https://www.mtheadstart.org/ Head Start: https://headstart.gov/ Best Beginnings: https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/BestBeginningsScholarships Zero to Five Montana: https://zerotofive.org/ Mother Love is ...

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22:27

Session Voices: Jenny Eck - Finding Common Ground

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2025/03/13

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 importance of finding common ground with one another, in order to effectively move the political process forward. Guest Bio: Jenny is the Communication and Development Director at the Indian Law Resource Center where she promotes the organization’s mission of supporting the ...

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23:49

A Mining City Story: Megan Bristol - Nurse Midwife

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2025/03/06

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, and the Maternal Health Connection program, which offers telehealth and hybrid care to women in Granite and Powell counties. https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/megan-m-bristol/2197974 https://news.intermountainhealth.org/because-every-woman-deserves-speciali...

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20:37

Session Voices: Amy Stiffarm - Birth of a Bill, SB 319

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2025/02/23

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/for-partners/doulas-and-birth-workers/ https://hmhb-mt.org/2025-doula-legislative-information/ Interested in supporting SB 319? Details and resources for providing testimony or written comment: Hearing date/time: Monday, February 24, 2025, 3:00 PM Senate Public Hea...

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26:11

A Mining City Story: Jenna Clark - Nurse Midwife

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2025/02/20

Guest: Jenna Clark, MSN, CNM, WHMP (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) Working in partnership with Megan Bristol (Ep. 05), Jenna offers midwifery care at St. James Hospital. Learn what makes midwifery different from an OB approach, and how Jenna made her professional transition. https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/jenevieve-l-clark/2197973 Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families i...

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18:25

Session Voices: Grace Decker - How (and Why) to Engage

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2025/02/10

In this episode of "Session Voices" we chat with Grace Decker, coordinator of Montana Advocates for Children (MAC). We'll talk about how to engage with the legislative process, the unusual but necessary guidelines around clothing and decorum, and the value of building relationships with lawmakers year-round. Links and Show Notes: Montana Advocates for Children MT Legislature Livestream Public Participation Link (requires account set-up) Guide to making public comment (from Zero to Five ...

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S04: E03 - A Mining City Story: Amy Lowney -...

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2025/02/06

Guest: Amy Lowney, MSN-RN, LMT, CST (Prima Natural Wellness) Amy pivoted from her work as a hospital labor and delivery nurse, and now offers complementary wellness services to moms and babies in Butte. We’ll talk about her own professional journey, as well as the emerging landscape of holistic providers in the mining city. https://primanaturalwellness.mykajabi.com/ For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants a...

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19:34

Session Voices: Mary Collins

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2025/01/31

In this first episode of Session Voices, our special miniseries exploring the 2025 Montana legislative session, Emily talks with Mary Collins, Project Director of the Montana Mother Project at the University of Montana’s Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development. MT Legislative Session Livestream. Host: Emily Freeman, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator Music by Caroline Keys For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ...

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S04: E02 - A Mining City Story: Jessica Walsh -...

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2025/01/23

Guest: Jessica Walsh, IBCLC, BSN, RNC (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital)In her role as Lactation Specialist, Jessica provides an invaluable resource for families, guiding them through their infant-feeding journey and supporting them as they navigate the choices and challenges of providing nutrition in a way that meets the needs of both mom and baby. https://news.intermountainhealth.org/st-james-healthcare-offers-guidance-to-mothers-struggling-to-breastfeed-their-babies/https://inf...

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S04: E01 - A Mining City Story: Dorothy Troutman,...

The LIFTS Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Guest: Dorothy Troutman, BSN, RNC, C-EFM, CLC, SBD, SpBCPE, CCE, CEIM, Certified Body Ready Pro, and Body Ready Birth Educator - Doula (Sacred Birth Doula Services); Labor and Delivery Nurse (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital)Join Emily and Cass in conversation with Dorothy, who works with families at all stages of pregnancy and birth, and has been instrumental in increasing options for birthing families in the Butte area. https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/intermountain...

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Mother Love Season Four Trailer: A Tale of Two...

The LIFTS Podcast ·

2024/10/15

This last spring we said a fond farewell to our incredible host Clair Larson and have been working since then to continue sharing the stories of moms, birthing people and their families to help people know they are not alone in their struggles and to inspire asking for help when they need it. Coming this winter, HMHB will be releasing a multi-episode series to relaunch our Mother Love Podcast. The series tells the story of Cass Weber, a mom of two in Butte, America and examines the diffe...

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S03: Ep25 Thank You for the Stories, Claire's Final...

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2024/05/02

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Episode Rewind S02:Ep16 Healing Through Story with...

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2024/04/25

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