What would our world look like if every family felt supported, had what they needed, and never had to feel alone?

We talk with the team behind the Welcome Baby program, which offers wraparound care from pregnancy through postpartum. Program Director Ashley Hilliard and Tammy Valles, a CHR with UIHS, join us to share the inner workings of the program.

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In this episode of Nurturing Humboldt, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Griffin for a fun and casual conversation to get to know her and explore her unique perspective on healing. From yoga and Tantra to addiction medicine and prenatal care, Dr. Griffin shares insights from her journey through both spiritual and medical worlds and how she sees the body’s natural ability to heal at the heart of it all.

In this episode, we sit down with our Family Support Navigators to explore how playgroups build connection, trust, and resilience for families across Humboldt. We also talk with our Executive Director to gain a deeper understanding of how funding works and why these recent cuts are happening.

In the second half of our two-part episode on child health and resilience, we sit down with Julie Branson, a mental health therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in Humboldt County.

Julie brings a grounded, compassionate lens to our ongoing conversation about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), exploring how they show up in everyday family life and how healing is possible through connection, play, and presence. We talk about what resilience looks like in practice, the role of caregivers in creating regulation and safety, and simple ways adults can support kids — and themselves — through challenging moments.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, provider, or someone invested in community well-being, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement for building stronger, more connected relationships.

In our very first episode, we sit down with local provider Dr. Mangahas for a real, honest conversation about what it takes to support child and family well-being here in Humboldt. He shares his perspective on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), healing-centered care, and the systemic shifts needed to truly support our communities. This episode offers a grounded look at the work already happening—and the hope that fuels it.