Session Voices: Karen Filipovich - Empowering Families Through Advocacy
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 story...
27 Mar 202516min
Session Voices: Jenny Eck - Finding Common Ground
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 legis...
13 Mar 202522min
A Mining City Story: Megan Bristol - Nurse Midwife
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 ...
6 Mar 202523min
Session Voices: Amy Stiffarm - Birth of a Bill, SB 319
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, her...
23 Feb 202520min
A Mining City Story: Jenna Clark - Nurse Midwife
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 mid...
20 Feb 202526min
Session Voices: Grace Decker - How (and Why) to Engage
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 necessa...
10 Feb 202518min
A Mining City Story: Amy Lowney - Craniosacral & Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula
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 Butt...
6 Feb 202538min
Session Voices: Mary Collins - Legislature 101
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...
31 Jan 202519min
