EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 16 MIN
Parenting in Crisis: Fear, Safety, and What Moms Carry During State Violence
from Mama You Belong · host Kirsten Desmarais, DPT and Molly Hilgenberg, LICSW
This episode is a brief glimpse into our upcoming interview with Marsh Naidoo on her amazing podcast Raising Kellan. Please subscribe now to her podcast so you can listen to our full interview when it is released. Raising Kellan Website here for more info! "Empowering, connecting and educating parents raising a child with a disability. For parents. By parents."In this episode on Mama You Belong:Molly updates for listeners outside of Minnesota that the occupation in the Twin Cities is still happening and there is no end in sight.Look for our upcoming interview on the Raising Kellan podcast soon!Kirsten shares a letter from a Minneapolis mom and university educator living through Operation Metro Surge and reflect on what daily life looks like when federal raids shape commutes, classrooms, and care plans.We highlight independent journalists, legal observers, and BIPOC creators documenting events in real time—voices you won’t always find in national headlines:You’ll leave with tools that turn concern into action: Stand with Minnesota for testimonies and mutual aid links, Resistance Guide to match your capacity to real tasks, and Five Calls to reach elected officials with targeted scripts. On Instagram:@onsitepublicmedia@toussaintmorrison@minneapolisward2@sahanjournal@bygeorgiafort@nekimal@minnesota50501@[email protected]@minnesota_neighbors@standwithminnesota@immigrantlawcentermn@immigrantdefensenetwork@singingresistancetcOn Substack:Toussaint MorrisonZedeWebsites:Stand with Minnesota - Website that consolidates testimonies, resources, and mutual aid opportunities.Resistance Guide - Free web app that helps match you to relief efforts based on your location, time commitment, and level of risk.5 Calls App - Free app that identifies your elected officials, provides contact information, and scripts. If this conversation moves you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find these stories. What small action will you take today to stand with families in Minnesota?Support the showKirsten's Physical Therapy websiteThe Nuture CollectiveMama You Belong InstagramKirsten's Instagram Molly's InstagramMolly’s music Sister Veery on bandcampMolly’s music website
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This episode is a brief glimpse into our upcoming interview with Marsh Naidoo on her amazing podcast Raising Kellan. Please subscribe now to her podcast so you can listen to our full interview when it is released. Raising Kellan Website here for more info! "Empowering, connecting and educating parents raising a child with a disability. For parents. By parents." In this episode on Mama You Belong: Molly updates for listeners outside of Minnesota that the occupation in the Twin Cities is ...
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