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The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
Welcome to The Mom Force Podcast! We know that parenting is the hardest job in the world, and we've got you covered! Vanessa Quigley, mother of 7 and co-founder of the Internet's favorite photo book company Chatbooks, hosts this refreshing take on all things mom as she chats with parenting experts to answer some of our toughest parenting questions. And check out our Facebook group — the #momforce by Chatbooks — to see the power of women supporting women. That's the MomForce!
Episodes
- The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
How To Unpack Your Impact with LaNesha of Apron Education (encore)
LaNesha Tabb is the founder of @apron_education and author of Unpack Your Impact. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience and is trailblazing a new…
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Vanessa Quigley and Her Sisters Share Their Best Parenting Secrets On Hygiene, School Lunches, Babysitters, and More!
Vanessa is joined by her sisters for this special throwback episode. We take a walk down memory lane and share the best tips and tricks from Season 1 with the…
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How Humor Can Heal Us with Actress Lisa Clark (encore)
Lisa is the mother of 5 and a talented actress, radio and podcast host, author, and comedian and I'm so grateful that we've become good friends over the years…
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How To Find Travel Deals with Jessica Gee of The Bucket List Family (encore)
Since recording this episode with Jessica Gee in November of 2019 a lot has changed for The Bucket List Family – and the world. As professional travelers…
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How Venus Morris Griffin Created a Beautiful Life Amid Unthinkable Betrayal and Heartache
Venus Morris Griffin bravely shares her harrowing life story and experiences for this last episode of season 3 of the podcast. I want to offer a trigger…
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How to Use Anxiety To Your Advantage with Dr. Lisa Damour (encore)
Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour is joining Vanessa and her sister Shelly on The MomForce Podcast to talk about stress and…
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How To Bring Joy Into Parenting with Ralphie Jacobs of Simply of Purpose (encore)
Since recording this episode for Season 1 of The MomForce Podcast, Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose has grown her following to more than 400k on Instagram…
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Creating a Timeless Home with Shea McGee of Studio McGee (encore)
Since the original release of this episode in 2020, Shea McGee has released her second book, had her design series on Netflix renewed for a third season, and…
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The Secret Sauce to Family Relationships with Camila McConaughey
Camila McConaughey is an entrepreneur, model, designer, and philanthropist. She came to the United States from Brazil at 15-years-old and found work as a house…
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How to Raise Critical Thinkers and Compassionate Leaders with Sharon Says So
Sharon McMahon of the @sharonsaysso Instagram account is a former high school government and law teacher that has been called "America's Government Teacher"…
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Pro Tips for Editing Your Life (and Camera Roll!) with The Home Edit
Experts at creating order out of chaos, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit have shot to stardom thanks to their trademark rainbow organization…
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Karalynne Call of @just.ingredients Teaches Why We Must Nourish Our Minds and Bodies
Karalynne Call of @just.ingredients and mom of 6 kids, teaches us why we must nourish our minds and bodies. 15 years ago Karalynne found herself in the depths…
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Design Icon Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia Shares Life and Renovation Advice
Design icon Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia shares some incredible words of wisdom with Vanessa Quigley on how to make your home a place you love. For the…
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Actor and Artist Lea Michele Talks Pregnancy, PCOS and Parenthood
Actress and singer Lea Michele made her first appearance on Broadway before she had even completed elementary school. From there she starred in countless…
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Building Body Image Resilience with Lexie Kite Ph.D. of Beauty Redefined
Lexie Kite Ph.D. of Beauty Redefined joins Vanessa for an empowering conversation about body image resilience. Lexie, and her twin sister Lindsay, co-wrote…
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TikTok Influencer Heidi D'Amelio On Social Media and Teens
The D'Amelio family experienced overnight stardom thanks to dance videos on TikTok. Charli D'Amelio began posting dance routines to the app when she was just…
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Vanessa's Favorite Tips From Season 2 Of The MomForce Podcast
No one has all of the answers when it comes to parenting, but we have had some incredible aha moments during Season 2 of The MomForce podcast. From design…
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Jamie Kern Lima of IT Cosmetics Talks About Her Journey from Waitress to Billionaire Makeup Mogul
How did Jamie Kern Lima go from waiting tables at Denny's to selling her cosmetics company for more than a billion dollars? Driven by the desire to create…
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Celebrating our Differences with Jennifer Borget
Cherish every single day. That is what Dallas based photographer and blogger Jennifer Borget strives to do as a homeschooling mom of 3. In this episode…
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The Journey of Raising a Special Needs Child with Renae Ingles
FIND. YOUR. PEOPLE. This was the number one tip from this episode's MomForce guest, Renae Ingles, as she discussed her family's journey with their son who was…
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Naming What Matters with Kendra Adachi of @thelazygenius
When it comes to finding out what is important to you in your life, the first step is to name what matters. Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of…
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Happiness and the Human Experience with Gretchen Rubin
Happiness is part of the human experience, and today's guest never tires of exploring the many facets of emotion and happiness. Gretchen Rubin, author of The…
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Creating a House of Learning with LaNesha Tabb
Home is the first place a child begins to learn, and the role a parent plays in their children's education has changed dramatically since the global pandemic…
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Choosing Plants Over Processed with Andrea Hannemann of @earthyandy
Sick of hearing "new year, new you"? Instead of New Year's resolutions, follow Andrea Hannemann in her pursuit of lifelong health habits. She lives by her…
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Take the Stress Out of Picky Eating with Jennifer Anderson of @kids.eat.in.color
Picky eaters are stressful! Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color has a mission to help parents feel confident feeding their families. Through her website and…
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Family Holiday Fun with Melissa Joan Hart and Lifetime
Vanessa Quigley sits down with Melissa Joan Hart, of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains it All fame, to talk about where her career has taken her…
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Give the Gift of Connection
Finding the perfect gift can be hard, especially for those closest to you. Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder and mother of 7, reflects on past episodes…
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Designing a Beautiful Life with Shea McGee
How did a girl who went to school in Public Relations end up starting a design brand, writing a book, and collaborating with Target on a line of furniture and…
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Laughter is the Best Medicine with Lisa Valentine Clark
Laughter is the best medicine and Lisa Clark, the original "Real Mom" of Chatbooks viral video fame, is here to prove it! She is a successful actress, author…
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10 Tips and Takeaways by Top Experts and Everyday Moms from Season 1
Morning schedules, taking the family camping, and parenting different personalities are among the hot topics Vanessa and her sisters talked about in the first…
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Destigmatizing Mental Illness with Jane Clayson Johnson
Award-winning journalist and former co-host of CBS's The Early Show, Jane Clayson Johnson talks with Vanessa about her experience with clinical depression and…
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It's Great to Be a Dad! with @fatherhoodisdope @scoutmasterson @jeremyandrus
Father's Day is around the corner and on this extra special episode of The MomForce Podcast, Vanessa is talking to three very different dads about what…
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Our Best Tips for Moms and Babies to Get the Sleep They Need.
Sleep is one of a mother's most coveted things. Vanessa's sisters, Kara and Shelly, are talking about all things sleep. Thanks to the tips Shelly learned from…
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Turning Silliness into a Savvy Business with Kate Call of @latewithkate
Kate Call from @latewithKate is not afraid to goof off for the camera! For years, she's been making us laugh with her hysterical antics on her popular…
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7 Budgeting Tips Revisited with Jordan Page
Budgeting can be a four-letter word! But our friend, Jordan Page makes it simple, and dare we say FUN! We are revisiting our popular episode to highlight…
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How Marco Polo is Curing the Loneliness Epidemic with Vlada Bortnik
Vanessa and her sister, Erika, are talking to Vlada Bortnik, the founder of Marco Polo, a popular video-based messaging app. Vlada tells the backstory of the…
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Mother's Day Quarantine Style with Vanessa, Erika, Leah, Shelly, and Kara
Mother's Day is nearly upon us and it's sure to be unlike any other. Vanessa and her 4 sisters discuss motherhood and what that means to each of them. With 30…
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Cultivating a Positive Inner Dialogue with Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood of @lovepoweredco
Building a business takes patience, grit, and a whole lot of passion. Vanessa chats with Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood of @lovepoweredco. The mission at Love…
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Building Strength, Stamina and Community through Exercise with Emily Nelson of @highfitnessemily
Vanessa and co-host Erika are talking to Emily Nelson, co-founder of High Fitness. Emily shares how and why she started the High Fitness movement with her…
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MomForce Mini: Snapchat? No way! with Leah
There seems to be no getting around screen time with teenagers, especially when mom needs some uninterrupted time to get a few things done! On this MomForce…
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How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Lisa Damour
Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins Vanessa, and co-host (and sister) Shelly, to talk about how to manage stress and anxiety. "Stress…
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MomForce Mini: Pregnancy During Covid-19 with Kara
This is an uncertain time, full of worry and anxiousness. Being pregnant can intensify those feelings! In this MomForce mini-episode, Vanessa is chatting with…
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Distance Socially, Eat Locally with @waffluv @jdawgs @bambamsbbq
Social distancing has upended most of our lives, we've been told to "stay safe, stay home". And while that is exactly what we need to do, it's created a dire…
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MomForce Mini: Connecting During Covid-19 with Shelly
The lack of GNO's and lunch dates on the calendar has left many of us feeling isolated and alone. On today's MomForce Mini, Vanessa chats with her sister…
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Working from Home with the Original MomForce
There is an acronym that is having its time in the spotlight: WFH. Working From Home is not a new concept, but due to the world wide pandemic and…
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MomForce Mini: Making the Most of ALL This Family Time with Erika
Social distancing has given us a lot more time at home with our families. So what are you doing with all of that time? On this MomForce Mini episode, Vanessa…
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Rules for Bed with Sleep and Sex Therapist Christine Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper
Host Vanessa Quigley and co-host Erika to talk to licensed sex therapist and sleep expert Christine Lawler about the science behind our sleep routines. Here…
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MomForce Mini: Hope for Homeschooling with Vanessa
Did you ever think you'd be homeschooling all of your kids? Well whether we like it or not, many of us are getting that opportunity right now amidst the…
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Quality Sleep for Toddlers and Moms with Lauren Olsen of @sleepandthecity
Host Vanessa Quigley is joined by co-host (and sister) Shelly to talk to pediatric sleep expert Lauren Olson about how we can get our kids to sleep - and…
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MomForce Mini: Social Distancing with Vanessa and Erika
Social distancing is the new buzzword. And Vanessa and Erika are giving their take on the news surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Pssst, as mothers of 7…
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Your Baby CAN Sleep with Becca Campbell of @littlezsleep
March is National Sleep Month and to kick off our 3 part series dedicated to helping us get the best sleep possible, we have pediatric sleep consultant Becca…
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How to Put the Yay! In Everyday with Meaghan Murphy
Vanessa and her sister Shelly are chatting with powerhouse, Meaghan Murphy. Meaghan is the editor-in-chief of Women's Day magazine, with previous experience at…
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Decluttering Our Motherhood with Rachel Nielson of @3in30podcast
We've all heard of Marie Kondo her method of decluttering that frees up space in your homes, closets, dressers, and attics. But did you know you can do the…
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MomForce Mini: Gender Reveals with Kara and Shelly
We've got TWO sisters on today's MomForce Mini! Kara and Shelly discuss the whole gender reveal phenomenon. Are we crazy, but does a helicopter sprinkling…
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Positive Discipline with Ralphie Jacobs of Simply On Purpose
For years, Ralphie Jacobs of @simplyonpurpose has been teaching parents to find the good in their children. Today, she is answering a few of the most common…
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MomForce Mini: Valentine's Day with Leah
Valentine's Day, do you love it or hate it? Do you expect roses and chocolate? In this MomForce Mini episode, Leah talks about the unmet expectations she once…
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Strong Marriages Take Work! with Nate and Vanessa Quigley
Being married for 25 years is an accomplishment. Throw in raising 7 children and running a successful business and that is something to be proud of! Vanessa is…
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The Kids are in Bed with Rachel Bertsche
Vanessa and her sister Kara are joined by New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Bertsche, of The Kids Are In Bed. Rachel tells us how to be honest with…
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"I am my mother!" with April Munns
Have you ever said something to your child or husband and then thought, "Oh my gosh. I am my mother!" Well for better or worse, our childhood experiences…
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Tackling the Family Budget with Jordan Page
Handling finances as a married couple can be hard! It's important to remember that not seeing eye-to-eye on things is the norm, not the exception. There's a…