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Session Voices: Jackie Mohler - Post-Session Engagement 22:15

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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 from MSU Billings, specializing in Special Education with Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jackie is a mother of two children diagnosed with learning disabilities who have greatly benefitted from developmental support services and these issues are very close to her heart. She brings over 25 years of experience working in the human services field in both direct support and management roles. As president of the Montana Association for Behavior Analysis in 2017, Jackie worked with colleagues and lawmakers to develop legislation creating a framework for behavior analyst licensure in the state of Montana. Jackie is a Licensed Behavior Analyst and serves as Vice Chair for the Montana Board of Psychologists. In 2020, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities selected her as an Emerging Leader, recognizing her commitment to civil rights and social justice. She continues to provide professional guidance to lawmakers concerning developmental disability services, interventions, and treatments. Organizations/resources mentioned in this episode: Family Outreach: https://familyoutreach.org/ Behavioral Health System for Future Generations: https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/Index Behavior Analyst Licensure Information (MT Department of Labor and Industry): https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psychologists/license-information/behavior-analyst Montana Association of Community Disability Services: https://mtacds.com/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Dillon Sarb - Storytelling as Community Organizing 19:12

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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, originally from Billings, Montana, now resides in Missoula. He earned a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Montana, where he also studied German. Dillon’s passion for politics, particularly in how it intersects with helping people, led him to start working in the field in 2022 as a field coordinator for state legislative races. This experience gave him insight into the diverse ways people, both urban and rural, engage with politics. In 2023, Dillon transitioned to tracking state legislation, further deepening his understanding of how politics shapes policy. He has since worked on various political campaigns, including a local mayoral race and as a field director for labor unions in Montana. Each role has expanded his understanding of how communities across the state approach politics. Currently, Dillon works at Catalyst Montana, where he organizes around healthcare and economic justice issues. His diverse experiences in connecting with people from all walks of life enable him to effectively communicate and mobilize individuals for common causes, such as Medicaid Expansion. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Karen Filipovich - Empowering Families Through Advocacy 16:43

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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 hosted by Emily Freeman, with music by Caroline Keys. Got a great idea for a person or project to be featured on the podcast? Email us at stories@hmhb-mt.org. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Jenny Eck - Finding Common Ground 22:27

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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 rights of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. She is passionate about authentically helping those impacted by secondary trauma to find resilience and healing through awareness and connection, and works providing leadership trainings in this area. She became interested in this work after serving three years as Executive Director of the Friendship Center of Helena, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and crisis services to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. From 2013-2018, Jenny served three terms as an elected legislator in the Montana House of Representatives, including a two-year term as House Minority Leader. During her tenure, eleven of her bills were passed into law, reflecting her focus areas of safer communities, mental health, consumer protection, justice system reforms, and gender equity. She was one of the lead negotiators in the 2017 Legislative Special Session and chaired the subcommittee which overhauled the Legislature’s anti-harassment policies and procedures. Jenny got her start in politics working on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008 and went on to run Hillary Clinton’s Montana campaign in 2016. In 2015, Jenny was chosen as a Rodel Fellow with the Aspen Institute and in 2020 she was one of fifty people worldwide to receive the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Jenny recently graduated with honors from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, having earned a masters degree in International Peace and Conflict Studies. During this program she had the opportunity to travel to one of the most remote areas of Nepal where she interviewed women about climate adaptive agriculture, social discrimination, and personal protection. Jenny lives in Helena, MT. She loves spending time with her two adult children, Sage and Owen, and hiking the hills near her home. ___________ Mother Love is hosted by Emily Freeman, with music by Caroline Keys. Got a great idea for a person or project to be featured on the podcast? Email us stories@hmhb-mt.org. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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A Mining City Story: Megan Bristol - Nurse Midwife 23:49

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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-specialized-care/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Amy Stiffarm - Birth of a Bill, SB 319 20:37

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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 Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee, Room 317C Montana State Capitol, Helena MT Need help with your testimony or written comment? Contact any of the following for more information or support: Dani Vazquez - daniellevazquez11@gmail.com Amy Stiffarm amy@hmhb-mt.org Stephanie Morton - stephanie@hmhb-mt.org Testifying virtually? Sign up at least two hours before the hearing: http://participate.legmt.gov Submit written comments: https://participate.legmt.gov Leave a message for a legislator or committee: Call 406-444-4800 Watch the hearing live: https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00309/Harmony/en Organizations/resources mentioned in this episode: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies - Montana: hmhb-mt.org Cultural Safety Toolkit and Indigenous Birth Preference Guides: https://hmhb-mt.org/native-american-initiatives/ Montana Obstetric and Maternal Support (MOMS): https://mtmoms.org/ Yarrow: https://www.yarrowcommunity.org/ Montana Doula Collaborative: https://www.montanadoulacollaborative.org/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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A Mining City Story: Jenna Clark - Nurse Midwife 26:11

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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 in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Grace Decker - How (and Why) to Engage 18:25

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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 Montana ). gdecker@montanabudget.org Host: Emily Freeman, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator Music by Caroline Keys Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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A Mining City Story: Amy Lowney - Craniosacral & Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula 38:05

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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. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Session Voices: Mary Collins - Legislature 101 19:34

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Welcome to Session Voices, our special miniseries exploring the 2025 Montana legislative session. In this episode, Emily talks with Mary Collins, Project Director at the University of Montana’s Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development . Mary walks us through some of the basics of how the legislature works, and the unexpected joys of watching the MT Legislative Session Livestream . Host: Emily Freeman, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator Music by Caroline Keys Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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A Mining City Story: Jessica Walsh - Lactation Specialist 1:02:28

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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://infantrisk.com/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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A Mining City Story: Dorothy Troutman - Doula & Birth Educator 1:03:16

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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-health-st-james-hospital https://www.sacredbirthdoula.net/ https://www.spinningbabies.com/ https://bodyreadymethod.com/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Mother Love Season Four Trailer: A Tale of Two Pregnancies 1:20

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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 differences between her experience of two pregnancies. As a cohost, alongside Emily Freeman, Cass interviews providers who cared for her and her family, focusing on how their professional practice changes made a difference to her and her family. We hope you find and follow the MotherLove podcast in your feeds to listen to the teaser and to get those episodes as soon as they come out. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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Thank You for the Stories, Claire's Final Episode as Host of the Mother Love Podcast 54:51

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Join us as we share a bittersweet episode as we wrap up this season of Mother Love and say farewell to our dear friend and host, Claire. Claire shares with us her experience of crafting and hosting the Mother Love podcast over the past three seasons. As we bid adieu to Claire, let's fill the digital airwaves with gratitude for her dedication, warmth, and the moments of inspiration she has shared with us. Join in as we celebrate her journey and send her off with love and well wishes for the adventures ahead. Claire.sage.lavender@gmail.com For statewide resources please visit the Linking Infants and Families to Supports at https://hmhb-lifts.org/ Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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When Extra Preparation and an Abundance of Resources Still Leave Room for Challenges - Cass Weber 1:23:57

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When preparation only takes you part of the way, support and a good care team can make all the difference. Cass Weber, a mom of 2, and an active member of the Butte community, describes how support and a good care team can make all the difference when things do not go as expected. Her resilient and positive attitude is refreshing and she has very useful advice for parents. After she had a caesarean section birth with her first child, Cass made sure to prepare for it all the second time around. Even though her second birth ended with a c-section as well, she says she did it on her terms, including having a favorite song playing in the OR when her daughter was born. Cass talks pregnancy and birth during covid as well as making the decision to be a stay at home mom after serving in various roles in early childhood development and care in Butte. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) at https://hmhb-lifts.org/…

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