The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks

Professional dancer Jenna Johnson is a powerhouse. During our conversation, she opens up about her journey on Dancing with the Stars – including falling in love with her husband Val – another professional dancer on the show. And the highs and lows of trying to start a family.*

*trigger warning for listeners, we will be talking about miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Jenna is real and raw as she shares her traumatic miscarriage experience and the emotions that followed. She offers advice for anyone else going through it and how to be a supportive friend. She also shares the pure joy of welcoming her first child, a baby boy named Rome, a few months ago. Listen in to hear how her life has changed since becoming a mom.

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Author Laura Tremaine shares the ten types of friends you should have in your life in her new book, The Life Council. Laura dives deep into why making friends as an adult is hard, and explains a no-fail way to make new friendships flourish! She shares the ups and downs she has experienced and why it is okay for relationship priorities to shift during different seasons of life.

In this conversation with Chatbooks co-founder, Vanessa Quigley, Laura shares how to work through tricky friendship moments and how to recognize when a friendship needs to end. No matter what's happening in life -- you need friends! Listen to this conversation and you will be inspired to make better connections and put more effort into the relationships that matter.

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You don't usually hear the words Juilliard trained ballerina and pig farmer in the same sentence -- but welcome to the wonderful world of Hannah Neeleman, founder of Ballerina Farm. In this episode, Hannah shares her fascinating journey from New York City to rural Utah and how she went from ballerina and pageant queen to mother of seven building a direct-to-consumer working farm. Something Hannah believes is that "life is better when we know our farmers and know our food." She shares her everyday farm life on social media and people can't get enough, she has more than 4.5 million people following her on Instagram, and continues to grow.

In this conversation with Chatbooks co-founder Vanessa Quigley, Hannah gets real and honest about the ups and downs of sharing her life on the internet. Plus, she shares what a day in her life looks like, lets us know if she plans on growing her family of 9 any further, and she gives a sneak peek into some exciting new developments for Ballerina Farm!

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Professor Emily Oster, known for her Parent Data newsletter, has helped countless parents become more confident in their parenting choices thanks to her deep dives into data and research. Emily takes an academic look at things like pregnancy restrictions, sleep training, and holding your child back for kindergarten. Her books, Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, and The Family Firm, take you through the different stages of family life and what the data says works best.

Emily talks with Chatbooks co-founder Vanessa Quigley about the ups and downs of parenting and how using data can help make difficult decisions easier. Emily's newsletter and books help to take some of the fear out of parenting because a lot of that fear is rooted in uncertainty. Listen in and you will be inspired on your own parenting journey!

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Ashley Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz, entrepreneur, and mother of five, shares her story of resilience and hard work. In this conversation with Chatbooks co-founder, Vanessa Quigley, Ashley opens up about her childhood struggles and how they shaped the person she is today. Ashley and her husband Ryan both pursued careers as entrepreneurs, Ashley as the director of Smash Dance Academy, and Ryan as co-founder of tech giant Qualtrics. As success came, the couple put philanthropic efforts at the top of their priority list and have been huge supporters of Encircle, Primary Children's Hospital, and 5 For the Fight.

In 2020, Ashley and Ryan became owners of the Utah Jazz basketball organization. Amid their stewardship responsibilities, Ashley shares how she has kept her family grounded and what they do to stay connected. You don't want to miss her tips for creating non-negotiables for your family!

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Family communication can bring so much joy into our lives but it can also leave us feeling frustrated when messages are left unanswered. Author of Modern Manners, Brooke Romney, joins Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder, to answer the MomForce community's questions like what age is too young for a phone, how to prevent bullying, how to get your kids to talk to you, and what actions to take when a conversation gets heated.

Vanessa tells Brooke about HeyFam, the new FREE app created by the Chatbooks team to make family communication easier. You can find HeyFam on the For You tab in the Chatbooks app.

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Fatima Dedrickson, better known as Fatty to her community @stylefitfatty, is here to answer all of your burning questions about intimacy. She is known for creating deep conversations, couples challenges, and home workouts. Fatty radiates positivity and is not scared to dig deep and try new things.

Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder, and her sister Erika ask Fatty questions from YOU – the MomForce community, ranging from "how often is normal?" to "how do I become more self-assured in the bedroom?". She answers them all and shares incredible insights. Listen in and don't forget Fatty's number one piece of advice: do something for yourself today!

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Robin Arzón is a pioneer in the fitness industry, leading Peloton as VP and Head Instructor. Her accomplishments include being a lawyer, marathoner, and ultra-marathoner. Not only that, but Robin was the first instructor to experience pregnancy on the Peloton stage. She is currently expecting her second child and told Chatbooks co-founder Vanessa Quigley all about her experience this time around.

Robin shares what made her want to write her new book, Strong Baby, and explains how to incorporate inspiring mantras into daily life. Listen and be reminded to bet on yourself!

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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!

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Kelsey started her career on the Food Network and went on to host her own show called Kelsey's Essentials. As a busy mom raising kids, she realized the pressure that all parents have to get dinner on the table and wanted to provide a solution. Kelsey simplified meal-planning with her 5-ingredient dinners and Recipe Club subscription. On this episode, Kelsey answers questions from the MomForce community about everything from how to rein in all-day snacking with kids to eating dinner in the car! Along with her career as a chef and author, Kelsey has bravely shared her journey of becoming a mother. She opens up about infant loss and the path she took to grow her family. Kelsey tells Vanessa how she found strength during some of her darkest times. Listen in to be inspired!

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