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Addiction can be a heavy topic which is why I am so glad we have Moira Kucaba at the helm of the conversation! She bravely shares her story and shows that there is always a path forward – and it is usually not a straight line.
As a high achieving student and athlete Moira fell into alcohol and substance abuse during her high school years. Soon she found herself completely taken over by her addictions. By age 21, she confronted her addictions head-on, transitioning from alcohol and drugs to battling an eating disorder for a decade. Through her recovery process, Moira credits her faith and supportive community for helping her gradually reclaim her life.
Now, as a thriving entrepreneur, devoted mother of two, and esteemed career coach, Moira's resilience shines through. Join us as she shares invaluable insights and tools for confronting life's challenges. She shares what has helped keep her sober for more than 20 years
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As we head into Mother’s Day this year I want to share some wise words from some of the women who have joined me over the years on The MomForce Podcast. Through 5 seasons we've talked about everything from infertility, to adjusting to life with a newborn, to how to get your teenagers to talk to you. I hope you can take this super-cut episode as my little Mother’s Day gift to you!
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2:00 Sharon McMahon
5:40 Myriam Sandler
8:03 Jennifer Borget
11:25 Ralphie Jacobs
15:22 Myriam Sandler
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Join Abby Cox as she shares her inspiring journey from small-town farm life to residing in the governor's mansion in Salt Lake City. Growing up in the small town of Fairview, Utah she never imagined herself living a life in politics. Since becoming First Lady, Abby created the “Show Up” initiative, which invites everyone to show up in their community through service opportunities.
This year she has refocused her efforts on the larger nationwide initiative of “Disagree Better”. Meant to help ease the political discourse that has gotten so impassioned over the years.
During the conversation, Abby shares how she has personally learned how to “Disagree Better”. She explains what she does when she disagrees with her husband or kids on political issues, how we can better understand each other, and why it is important to never stop doing the work.
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Known for her incredible talent on the dance floor, Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy has helped so many women who struggle with infertility feel seen and known as she has shared her journey to becoming a mother. We originally aired this episode last year and had an incredible response from our community so I wanted to share it again. Jenna’s adorable baby boy Rome is now 1 and has accompanied her on tour with the Dancing with the Stars team.
Jenna is a bright light in the dance community and you're going to love learning more from her including what it was like meeting her husband on Dancing with the Stars and how they ultimately fell in love and started their family.
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What jeans should I be wearing?! Fashion designer, content creator, mom of three, and style educator Merrick White is answering that question and so many more during this episode of The MomForce Podcast. She has been in the blogging space for more than a decade and shares daily fashion tips to help guide us all. Merrick is responding to questions from the MomForce community about how to do a successful closet cleanout, how to find your personal style, and of course – what jeans will make you feel good! I know you will love this episode and what Merrick has to say about fashion in motherhood. Not only that she shares a great guide for teaching our teens and tweens about making appropriate clothing choices. You don’t want to miss it!
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5:35 Jeans 101
13:30 Finding your personal style
14:45 Postpartum fashion
16:30 Capsule wardrobes
20:00 Criteria for a closet clean out
22:00 What Vanessa should keep and what she should get rid of
30:15 Selling clothes and organizing a clothing swap
40:00 The pajama pants trend and how to help teens make appropriate clothing choices
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World famous ballerina Misty Copeland has an incredible story to share. When she discovered ballet at the age of 13 she was living in motel rooms and struggling to find a place to sleep on the floor between her five siblings. Thanks to a ballet class offered at the Boys and Girls Club and a mentor that took special interest in her abilities, Misty was on pointe shoes within three months of starting classes. A true prodigy, she began performing professionally less than a year after that.
Misty’s mentor and teacher from the Boys and Girls Club invited her to live in her home so that she could provide the stability Misty needed to focus all of her time and energy on ballet. From there Misty continued to excel in every aspect of the ballet world.
On June 30, 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theater's 75-year history. Since that time she has used her voice to promote inclusion and diversity in ballet through her foundation. You are going to love hearing from Misty.
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00:50 Photos of her son Jackson that have a fun backstory
13:30 Support your kids dreams and listen to them
14:00 How to be a hands on parent and nurture your kids interests
15:00 If Misty will have her little boy do ballet
17:30 The importance of representation in ballet and the steps Misty has taken through her foundation and philanthropy to make that happen
19:50 Why Misty is hopeful for the future of diversity and inclusion in the dance world
21:30 How to help move diversity and inclusion forward wherever you are
26:25 Misty’s ultimate mom hack secret
28:00 The role journaling has and still does play a part in Misty’s life
29:30 Creating a Chatbook of her little family and sending it to relatives as a surprise
31:15 Misty on growing her family and writing her next children’s book, Bunheads 2
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Becoming a first-time mom is quite the adjustment period. I knew that I wanted to be there for my oldest daughter as she began her motherhood journey but I did not want to be overbearing or step on any toes. Going into the experience of becoming a grandma I wanted to be as helpful as possible so I reached out to this amazing MomForce community for advice. You all shared heartfelt experiences and tips that I decided to pack into this mini episode for you. From freezer meals to the nighttime shift I am truly grateful for everything that was shared. Thank you for sending your thoughts and if you are about to become a mom or grandma I know that you will find something helpful in this episode!
The joy that our new granddaughter has brought into our family cannot be overstated. If you want to see a few of my favorite moments so far find me on Instagram @vanessaquigley.
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00:55 Vanessa’s experience having her babies
1:40 Treat the new mom like your baby, get her everything she needs
2:30 Don’t ask to hold the baby constantly, help with everything else around the baby like cooking and cleaning
3:45 Let the new parents do the baby stuff, you help run the household
4:30 Let the new mom hold the baby
5:00 How to be proactive but not presumptuous
5:20 How to help with meals and snacks
6:00 Be a gatekeeper for unwanted visitors
6:15 Run all the errands
7:00 The night shift
8:05 How to reassure the new parents that they can do it and are totally capable
9:00 Take all the pictures and videos
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Marriage takes work! That is the lesson Nate Quigley shared the first time he was on The MomForce Podcast. For round two, Vanessa and Nate dig deep into their marriage, and what has worked and what hasn't! They open up about how good communication helps them navigate conflict while fostering greater connection. Nate shares why "birding" is his favorite date night activity and Vanessa tells why she has fully embraced it over the years. They also weigh in on the worst marriage advice they were ever given.
Tune in to hear the Quigleys share the ups and downs of their relationship and how they just launched a new app to help strengthen families called Hey Fam! This episode originally aired in February of 2023.
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Audrey Roloff, a former collegiate athlete from Portland, Oregon, captivated audiences during her love story with reality TV star Jeremy Roloff. Their relationship grew thanks to handwritten letters back and forth despite being primarily long-distance and culminated in a televised wedding on “Little People, Big World”, watched by millions. After exchanging vows and welcoming their first daughter, the couple chose to step away from the TV spotlight.
Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Audrey and Jeremy have built Beating 50 Percent, aimed at helping couples beat the statistic that half of marriages will end in divorce. In this podcast episode, Audrey shares insights from their book "Love Letter Life" and offers practical tips for nurturing connection with your spouse. She is also a dedicated Chatbooker and shares how she uses photo books to strengthen her family.
Tune in to hear Audrey's candid reflections on sustaining a successful marriage beyond the glitz of reality TV, and discover how the Roloffs are making a lasting impact beyond the screen.
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3:00 Redhead connection4:30 Getting ready for baby number four
5:15 Little People, Big World journey
6:55 Getting married on the show with millions of people watching
8:00 Stepping away from reality TV
9:00 The art of writing letters to your spouse
13:45 Beating 50 Percent
15:50 The "52 date night challenge" and prioritizing your marriage
17:30 Finding joy in your partner's joys
20:50 What questions to ask to build connection in your relationships
27:01 How to lock in memories
29:00 Tricks for taking family photos
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If your child is spirited, independent, and strong-willed, you might feel like you're at your wit's end with parenting. That's where Mary Van Geffen comes in as the go-to parenting coach for moms dealing with Spicy Ones™️.
Parenting these kids can be isolating and tough, but Mary knows firsthand that having support and a community makes it easier to embrace and understand your lively and determined child.
As the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Ones™️, Mary specializes in helping capable individuals who feel overwhelmed by motherhood. She encourages them to stay calm, be kind, and stand firm in their parenting approach. Mary offers online parenting classes and her popular 8-week group program: Moms of Spicy Ones, is designed to empower moms with the confidence to adopt gentle and respectful parenting practices, even if it's different from how they were raised.
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3:00: How the Spicy One term came to be
10:30: Twenty percent of kids are difficult, strong-willed, and determined
16:00 Tantrums are part of human development and human development is messy
35:30 How to use “the do-over” in family situations
42:00 How to see the good in your child
44:00 How to participate in Mary’s courses
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Erika Peterson has built a health and fitness empire with her husband JJ over the past 10 years. This episode originally aired in January 2023. Today Clean Simple Eats is made up of health products, more than 800 recipes, fitness programming, and a large community that supports each other through various challenges.
Erika is a mom to four kids, during the conversation she candidly shares what brought her to start Clean Simple Eats. More than a decade ago she was dealing with postpartum depression and looking at ways to positively impact her life and change up her diet. She started making healthier treats and recipes and sharing them online. Just weeks into her changes she began to feel better and the recipes began to snowball online.
She shares the key to sticking with a healthier lifestyle and how you can get your kids involved.
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3:00 Having teenagers
4:30 A fun family photo in Hawaii with an interesting backstory
7:50 Living in Hawaii
8:15 Building Clean Simple Eats
9:05 Having people believe in you when you are starting something
11:15 Starting to make healthy swaps in her diet
13:00 Posting on Instagram and beginning partnerships
13:45 Finding people that believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself
17:45 All about small changes for big results
20:10 The magic of bulk prep and make things you know your family will eat
22:40 How she creates all the protein flavors like bananas foster and cookies and cream
29:15 How Erika and JJ have worked together for 10 years
38:15 What is the real key to success and sticking to their longterm health
45:00 Photo organization
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Eva Chen is a recognizable face and name to many. She began her career as a magazine editor and has since become the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram. Not only that but she hosts shows like Next in Fashion and has written many children’s books – and it just so happens her newest one comes out today!
Eva is a delight. She is authentic as she shares her career and regular busy mom life – including what her daily life looks like in New York City – I loved to hear about her experiences as a wife, mom, friend, and business powerhouse. You are going to love hearing from her.
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1:00 Family life in New York City
1:20 Getting a family dog
2:45 School pickup
13:17 Finding your own beehive instead of village and how to create one
15:49 Social media is moving away from a super manicured, perfect mom stereotype and showing more of the authentic side of parenting.
16:50 Why she does not compare her life to anyone elses.
21:26 Why Eva is all about low maintenance friendships during this season of her life
22:58 How to be transparent in relationships and let other people help you when you need it
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Artist Morgan Harper Nichols has inspired millions of people with her poetry, music, artwork, and affirmations. In this conversation from December of 2022, Morgan shares what it was like to find out that she is on the autism spectrum at the age of 31. In addition to that, Vanessa shares her experience getting an ADHD diagnosis last year. They both share their journeys of self discovery since those diagnoses. Listen to this episode to hear why Morgan chose to write a book about finding peace and her practical tips for everyday life. Since recording this episode Morgan has continued to share her words and art with the world as well as go back to school to earn her Master's Degree. Congrats Morgan!
Morgan shares daily affirmations and encouragement on Instagram @thestorytellerco and @morganharpernichols
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2:59 A favorite photo of her family that captures an everyday magical moment
5:32 Morgan’s journey of finding out she was on the autism spectrum
7:25 How she finds time to create art
8:20 Where Peace is a Practice came from
10:47 Morgan’s motherhood experience
17:07 How breathwork can change your life
19:52 Morgan’s boundaries with social media
22:24 Autism and social events
34:18 Different communication styles
38:08 Why Morgan loves to journal
42:36 A recent family photo that has become a favorite
44:43 Photo organization tips
47:24 What is next for Morgan
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Since Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm was on the podcast in May of 2023 a lot has changed! She is expecting her eighth child very soon and has grown her follower count from 2 million to more than 8 million.
She not only competed in the Mrs. America pageant, but she won! An amazing clip of her talking on stage about the empowering beauty of childbirth went viral. And as of today, she is just weeks away from delivering her 8th child! And she competes in Mrs World in January. I don't know how she does it! But more than 8 million people get to follow along on Instagram and TikTok as she shares her idyllic life at Ballerina Farm, catching glimpses of her daily life on the farm milking the cows, making gorgeous sourdough bread, and cooking with her kids.
Hannah was so lovely and generous when we recorded this episode – sharing her journey from Julliard and the big city to farming in the small town of Kamas, Utah. She truly is one of the nicest people I know–and one of the most patient. You're just going to love hearing from her and what is next for Ballerina Farm!
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2:20 Hannah’s childhood in the flower shop and being homeschooled
4:03 How she ended up dancing at Juilliard
5:28 Hannah’s first pageant and why she started doing them
7:43 Getting married and living in New York City
10:16 Why they started Ballerina Farm with pigs
15:07 Getting the kids involved on the farm
16:53 Being real on social media
24:06 Hannah and Daniel on having more kids
26:45 The experience of birth
31:56 Date night and screen time
41:00 Beauty in imperfect photos
43:11 What’s next for Ballerina Farm
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Unlock the secrets to a restful night's sleep for both parents and little ones with Toddler Sleep Coach Jessica Berk on this episode of "Enter the Chat." If you're struggling with bedtime battles, midnight wake-ups, or nightmares, Jessica has the answers you've been searching for. As a certified sleep expert, she has successfully guided countless families in establishing and maintaining effective sleep routines. From toddlers to older kids, Jessica shares invaluable insights on making bedtime a breeze. Plus, she unveils a foolproof plan for holiday travel, ensuring a seamless return home. Dive into this must-listen episode for practical tips on addressing common sleep issues and reclaiming peaceful nights for your entire family.
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2:41 What is the best age to move a child from the crib to a bed?
4:09 Playing musical beds every night and how to create new habits
5:43 How are your kids falling asleep at bedtime?
9:00 Handling things at bedtime around 7 PM is a lot more doable then waking up in the middle of the night
15:48 What to do about monsters under the bed and other nightmares
20:15 The best universal bedtime and why it is important
20:54 How to get older kids to go to bed at a reasonable time
21:30 What to do about siblings that share a room and keep each other up talking at night
24:27 The average amount of sleep every age group should be getting
25:12 The best ways to handle holiday travel and not mess up sleep routines
29:21 Free toddler sleep masterclass
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Stephanie Nielson began sharing her life in 2005 through her blog the NieNie Dialogues, she centered her writing on home life and motherhood. Then in 2008, she was in a fiery plane crash with her husband Christian. They both survived but she was badly burned over more than 80 percent of her body. She then wrote her New York Times bestseller, “Heaven is Here” about the entire experience.
During our conversation, Stephanie shares what life looks like now that kids are growing up and moving out of the house, what daily little things make all the difference in creating a happy home, and how simplicity is key to making holiday time extra special. Stephanie is a delight and inspiration – I know you will love hearing from her.
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5:43 Seasons and the beauty of change
8:38 Why Stephanie’s story has touched so many lives
13:24 How to turn a bad day around
18:11 Raising teenagers and young adults
21:42 Full circle moment for Stephanie with the Arizona Burn Center
34:38 The importance of documenting her family’s life
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Dubbed “The Godfather” by Vanessa, Susan Peterson is a well known name in the entrepreneur world. Known for her super successful baby moccasin and bag brand, Freshly Picked. Susan started Freshly Picked at home with her sewing machine making every pair of leather shoes by hand. She started to grow and decided to go on Shark Tank. Since her appearance on the show years ago, she has built an incredible brand and is working on three more.
In this first ever live episode of the MomForce Podcast, Vanessa and Susan answer questions from a studio audience comprised of female founders and entrepreneurs. They touch on everything from handling the mental load at home to knowing when you need funding. Not only that but Susan emphasizes the value of mentorship, the reality of facing failures, and the importance of mental health in your journey. Listen in and be inspired!
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02:54 The First Q4 Experience & Marketing with Kourtney Kardashian
5:32 Gifting Dad a Christmas Book Mishap
7:58 Making Genuine Connections
9:42 Finding Purpose in Business
12:25 The Fear of Failure
14:54 Advice for Moms Stepping into Entrepreneurship
19:15 Supporting Other Women's Businesses
20:46 The Hardest Part of Susan's Entreprenuer Life
23:20 Funding and Accountability in Business Growth
27:59 Starting a Business After 13 Years Home with 4 Kids
32:55 What Susan is Doing Next
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Known as “The Car Mom”, Kelly Stumpe is a go-to expert when it comes to finding the perfect car for your family. she provides invaluable insights such as the ideal car for accommodating multiple car seats, optimal trunk space, and top safety features in the event of a crash. Explore Kelly's expert advice as she addresses questions from our MomForce community, offering valuable tips on what features to prioritize when choosing a car and which models to avoid. Don't miss her verdict on the timeless minivan vs. SUV debate. Elevate your family's driving experience and learn a few new things before visiting your next car dealership.
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2:35 What car should I buy for my family?
2:53 What car does Kelly drive?
5:38 SUV or minivan?
8:05 What carseats are best if you need to fit three across on one row
10:16 Safety mistakes people make when it comes to carseats
12:26 Used cars
14:35 Teen driver safety tips
19:45 How to be safe on the road
25:23 Camera roll organization
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If you’ve spent time on Instagram or Pinterest then you’ve likely seen Becki Owens work. She is one of the most sought-after interior designers, known for her warm and inviting aesthetic that millions have tried to replicate. She has countless product lines and collabs – and today she is answering some of your toughest design questions! Things like what do I do with this huge blank wall or what do I replace all my outdated lighting with!?
I know you will enjoy hearing about Becki’s journey to where she is today, her family life, and the role motherhood plays in her day-to-day schedule. Join us as we delve into Becki's world, learn from her expertise, and gain inspiration for your own interior design projects. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a homeowner seeking practical advice, this episode has something for everyone.
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5:40 Becki’s personal style
8:22 How to find your style and stick to it in your home
9:22 How to do a color story for your home design
13:40 Following trendy decor
14:30 Becki’s favorite scents for home
17:40 How she keeps her family as her number-one priority
21:45 What to do with a small bedroom closet
22:40 What to do with a giant blank wall
23:30 LVP or carpet in a basement with kids and dogs
36:50 Holiday family photos
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Do you ever leave a family gathering and think, “I feel like I missed the opportunity to have a real deep conversation and connection”? In the midst of mealtimes or festive get-togethers it can be easy to be swept up in the busy tasks of it all. In this episode, Vanessa sits down with her sisters Leah and Shelly to talk about Thanksgiving and how they are going to make it meaningful this year. From teaching teenagers the art of making the perfect homemade roll to playing old family videos in the background there are a ton of ideas shared in this episode that could work for you and your family.
Tune in to hear how to make your upcoming family get-togethers meaningful and fun!
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1:00 Thanksgiving plans
2:15 Talking to teenagers and young adults
3:15 Crafting at family get-togethers
4:05 Gingerbread houses and games
5:15 Conversation cards
6:30 Old family videos
7:00 Sprinkle Chatbooks around the house for relatives to look at
8:00 Watching old videos can be a healing and restorative experience, especially as kids get older.
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