Prepare yourself folks for so much wisdom from Jillian Harris. If you follow Jilian you know she is an absolute dynamo. A true powerhouse—She's an entrepreneur, cookbook author, interior designer, and the creator of The Jilly Box. I love her Jilly box, it's a quarterly subscription box that showcases women entrepreneurs and small businesses. It sold out now but I'm on the Insider wait list! 

Jillian is based in Canada and she first captured hearts as a contestant on The Bachelor and later made history as the first Canadian Bachelorette. But Jillian’s story goes far beyond her TV beginnings. While building an inspiring career and raising a beautiful family, she battled burnout and sought to regain balance all while supporting a loved one through mental illness.

She's raw, she's real, (she even swears a little) and. I know you’re going to love her. 

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6:00 How Jillian organizes her family memories 

8:40 How to remember the daily magical moments 

10:35 Growing up with a mother that has a bipolar diagnosis 

19:30 What caused Jillian to hit major burnout and how she has dug herself out of it

25:00 How to create rituals that spark joy like "turndown service"

27:00 What it was like when Jillian experienced a wildfire in Canada and her property burned to the ground. Plus, the amazing opportunity that came out of it. 

31:00 The relationship advice she wishes she had during her younger years on The Bachelor franchise 

33:45 How to keep the overwhelm away and not get stressed out. 

35:00 What is next for Jillian 

Becs Gentry is a beloved Peloton instructor, elite runner, and inspiring new mom. Known for her motivational energy and infectious positivity, she’s built a global community of fitness enthusiasts who turn to her for more than just workouts—they come for her life lessons.

Recently, Becs completed an extraordinary feat: The Great World Race—7 marathons, in 7 days, on 7 continents, starting with a marathon in Antarctica! In this conversation, we dive into what that incredible adventure was like, as well as the day-to-day realities of balancing motherhood, a demanding career, and a rigorous training schedule.

Becs offers a fresh take on resilience, self-care, and finding joy in every step of the journey. Get ready to be inspired and step into the new year with a mindset that’s energized, guilt-free, and full of possibility! 

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3:00 A photo with a fun backstory, spoiler alert: pregnancy announcement! 

5:00 Why Becs approaches goals with the "brush up" mentality 

7:20 Put your sparkle back in January 

9:45 Has Becs always been a runner? 

12:40 How the Great World Race experience was mentally for Becs 

13:50 The strength of mothers 

16:15 Things in parenting that push you to your limits 

19:00 Forward is a pace 

25:50 Getting more movement in as a family 

30:35 Chatting while looking at photos = elaborative reminiscing 

Karalynne Call, the mastermind behind Just Ingredients, shares her incredible journey from struggling with depression to becoming a beacon of hope for clean living and holistic health. Karalynne shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom and how learning about the connection between nutrition and mental health became a turning point in her life.

She offers practical tips for making small but impactful changes in your family’s diet, easy ways to clean up the products in your home, and how prioritizing wellness can create a ripple effect in your overall happiness. 

Whether you’re curious about clean living, looking for ways to support your mental health, or just need a dose of motivation, this episode is packed with wisdom. Listen to hear how small changes can lead to big transformations.

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4:30 Karalynne's struggle with depression 

8:25 Karalynne's experience on medication 

14:00 How to find trustworthy sources of information 

20:15 Gluten, dairy, and allergens 

25:00 Substitutes for caffeine 

30:45 Eczema tied to gut health 

35:00 Are there better choice snacks at the store?

43:00 Karalynne's photo hack for her kids 

Caitlin Creer is an interior designer known for creating timeless designs from California beach houses to colonial estates in Connecticut. She's also a mom of five, so you know she's got some real-life wisdom to share about juggling design projects around the country, family life, and everything in between.

In this episode Caitlin answers your design questions and shares what trends she is tired of and the ones she wants to see more of. Whether you're a design junkie or just trying to figure out how to make your house feel more like home, this episode is packed with inspiration, tips, and plenty of relatable mom moments.

Check out Caitlin's brand new book, An Intentional Home, to see more of her beautiful work and stories. And be sure to check out her store Foundation Goods. 

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3:00 A return to color in design 

5:15 How Caitlin got into the design world 

9:15 Caitlin's memory of home growing up 

14:00 How to create a plan for your home that is unique to you 

17:15 How to refresh a room without spending a fortune 

20:15 Great sectional for families?

24:30 Organizational tips for busy families 

31:15 No one lives in a picture perfect house 24/7 

I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah Molitor to the MomForce! Known to nearly 800,000 followers as @modernfarmhousefamily, Sarah is a mom of seven and an absolute ray of sunshine. As a fellow redhead, I knew right away we were kindred spirits!

In our chat, Sarah opens up about a powerful lesson she learned: words matter. She shares how, as a new mom navigating a tough season in her marriage and adjusting to a new place, her words began to reflect negativity. But one eye-opening phone call changed everything, inspiring her to shift her perspective and set her on a mission to help others communicate with grace, purpose, and love.

I know you’ll love this conversation! Sarah’s wisdom and experience is very relatable. 

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Sarah's new book Well Said 

3:00 Sharing her family story online 

9:00 How Sarah decides what not to share online 

13:30 Learning the lesson that "words matter" 

17:15 Words of encouragement are free 

23:30 How to get away from the victim mindset 

24:30 Words of encouragement for first time mom Sarah 

26:30 How Sarah holds onto what matters 

I am so excited to have Jenny Keller, the “Cookie Queen” herself, on the podcast today! I first met Jenny back in the very early days of Chatbooks and before she'd opened herJenny Cookies bakery–we were both sponsoring the Santa's Secret Workshop in West Hollywood–an event bringing together celebrities and their families to celebrate the holiday season while supporting charitable causes. Well,Jenny, always up for a party, was there with her incredible cookies and her infectious smile and as soon as we met we became fast friends! I soon realized that she was also friends with many of the celebrities there as she'd made a name for herself by planning and catering some of their own star studded parties. A lot has happened since then and Jenny's inspiring journey is now taking a dramatic turn and in this episode she shares all the details! She opens up about the ups and downs of running a business while raising a family, how she creates meaningful family traditions, and the unexpected joys of having older kids. And you won’t want to miss her heartfelt insights on capturing the beautiful, messy, and real moments of family life. So join us as we chat about family, memories, and all the sweet in-betweens of motherhood. 

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1:30 How Vanessa and Jenny met 

7:00 What is a Jenny Cookie and how did that name happen?

14:30 Party and hosting tips and tricks 

22:30 How motherhood changes as your kids get older 

25:00 Accept that your kids are not going to be your mini me 

28:00 Family traditions can be out of the box 

35:00 Big changes at Chatbooks 

39:00 Family mottos and how to create one 

41:30 What is next for Jenny 

Summer Adamson is an influencer and advocate for children with Down syndrome, sharing her daughter Jayne's 'extra' with the world, by showing all of the things she can do with her diagnosis. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, Summer shares how the diagnosis came as a surprise on the day of Jayne's birth. She talks through how she has found support and resources for her daughter. Summer also shares how we all can learn how to reach out and be more inclusive. 

Summer recently released a children's book based on Jayne's life called, A Little Extra Jayne. You can follow Summer on Instagram @a_little_extra_jayne. If you want to share the book in your classroom there is a FREE Teacher Resource Guide available for educators. Email [email protected] for the link. 

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3:00 Dan and Shay suprise 

5:30 The day Jayne was born 

10:45 What Summer wishes she had known when learning about Jayne's diagnosis 

16:30 How they told Jayne about Down Syndrome 

19:00 Jayne's sibling support 

24:00 How to be more inclusive 

Corrine Stokoe is the founder of fashion deal site Mint Arrow and a mom of five. She lives in sunny Southern California and hosts the Mint Arrow Messages Podcast. I consider Corrine a friend and loved diving deep into the topic of codependency and how it affects relationships. In this episode, Corrine shares her personal journey, revealing the struggles she’s faced with codependency and how it impacted her as a mother and partner. You will learn about the signs of codependency, ways to break free from harmful patterns, and how to foster healthier, more balanced relationships. Tune in to hear Corrine's expert advice and heartfelt stories as she encourages moms to reclaim their independence while maintaining strong, supportive connections with loved ones. 

3:15 How Corrine started Mint Arrow and what she feels called to do now. 

5:00 What is codependency? 

8:10 In-law coping tips 

10:35 Running your life around keeping everyone happy

14:15 Why Hollywood is lying to you about marriage 

18:05 What do you wish you knew before you got married?

21:05 Needing validation 

24:45 Good mother daughter relationships

33:00 Chatbooks reminding you about being a good mom 

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Cassandra Curtis, along with her business partner—actress and fellow mom, Jennifer Garner—has built a company that’s revolutionizing the way we feed our kids, with fresh, organic foods that make a difference. But behind the growing Once Upon a Farm brand is a woman who, like all of us, is balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood, business, and family. In today’s conversation, we’re diving deep into Cassandra’s personal story, her passion for family memories, and the special moments that have shaped both her business and her life as a mom. 

2:30 Cassandra's favorite photo

4:00 How Once Upon a Farm began 

9:00 How Jennifer Garner joined the company as a cofounder 

12:30 The weirdest foods Cassandra has created during product testing 

19:00 How Cassandra captures her family narrative 

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Phil's my Pharmacist has answered thousands of moms health questions with his 1M+ TikTok audience, but rewind to 2020 and he didn't even have social media. During this episode Phil shares what got him to begin to share his health advice on the internet. We touch on a lot of hot health topics including: 

• Supplements: What are the hard and fast rules to follow?
• ADHD: Can vitamins help the symptoms?  
• Germs: How to avoid the common cold with kids in school. 
• Sleep: Why is everyone talking about magnesium?

2:00 How did Phil become "Phil's My Pharmacist" 

5:00 Why you should talk to your pharmacist

7:00 How do we know who to trust when it comes to our health? 

8:00 What about things like red40? 

10:30 Phil's favorite video to film 

12:00 Supplements, what ones should we actually take? 

18:30 ADHD and supplements and the different types 

24:30 Different kinds of magnesium 

30:00 How to sleep better 

36:00 Are probiotics important? 

38:30 Weight loss help 

40:00 What one item should you have in your house? 

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Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen are the founders of Slumberkins, a brand that’s reimagining how parents approach emotional learning with their kids. As a former family therapist and special education teacher, they have poured their hearts into creating over a dozen characters and stories to help guide kids through emotions, and they are having  a big impact on parents too. In fact, they just published a book, All Feelings Welcome, just for parents, to embrace the full range of emotions, so we can break the cycles of burnout and over-pleasing.You're going to love hearing how their journey started, how Slumberkins has grown from it's humble beginnings, to Shark Tank, to an Emmy-nominated TV show. It’s a conversation full of heart, and I can’t wait to share it with you. 

5:00 How Slumberkins began 

10:30 Being kind to ourselves 

17:45 How Chatbooks is part of the Slumberkins story 

23:30 How the character Otter is helping military families 

24:20 Family transitions during divorce 

34:00 Be the friend that captures others motherhood moments 

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