Guest Bio:

Tehya Teigen is a 29-year-old proud mother of two and the wife of a Navy veteran. She is a recovering addict who believes in second chances, healing, and the power of self-love. Her journey serves as a reminder that recovery is possible and that every day is a new opportunity to rise stronger than before.

Episode Details:

In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Emily Freeman talks with Tehya Tigan, a Helena mom of two, about how Montana’s home visiting programs supported her family through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.

Tehya shares how home visiting offered her more than information—it offered connection, advocacy, and encouragement at a time when she needed it most. She opens up about her journey through recovery, motherhood, and rebuilding life after addiction and legal challenges, reminding us that every parent deserves support and a chance to thrive.

Topics in this episode include:

• What home visiting is and how it works in Montana
• How home visitors support families with breastfeeding, car seat safety, and more
• The importance of advocacy and trust between home visitors and families
• Overcoming stigma around recovery and criminal records
• Finding hope and purpose through parenting

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about home visiting in Montana: https://hmhb-mt.org/homevisiting/
• Explore local support programs and resources for families at LIFTS Online Resource Guide: http://hmhb-lifts.org
• Learn more about the home visiting program at Lewis and Clark County Home Visiting that Tehya utilizes: https://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Public-Health/Pregnancy-and-Parenting/Home-Visiting

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For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, check out the LIFTS online resource guide at
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