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Tehya Tiegen - Home Visiting and Hope
Episode 11
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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 MontanaHow home visitors support families with breastfeeding, car seat safety, and moreThe importance of advocacy and trust between home visitors and familiesOvercoming stigma around recovery and criminal recordsFinding hope and purpose through parentingResources 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.orgLearn 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-VisitingEnjoying the podcast? We’d love your feedback and ideas for future episodes! Take our LIFTS Podcast Listener Survey at hmhb-mt.org/survey. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, check out the LIFTS online resource guide athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/
