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See the Life-Changing Magic of Spending 1,000 Hours Outdoors with Ginny Yurich (encore) Jul 03, 2023

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As the mother of young children living in the Midwest, Ginny Yurich was exhausted and felt like her kids were not thriving. After reading a recommendation that young children should be outside 4-6 hrs a day, she decided to change how they were spending their time and the family started getting outside on a regular basis. She immediately noticed physical and emotional changes in her kids, and how much better she felt too–refreshed even! She decided to share what she'd learned and created the 1,000 Hours Outside Movement: a practice for those who want a slower childhood and a fuller life. She now has a community of over 500k people online who are doing just that.

Some exciting updates since we originally aired this episode in September of 2022, Ginny has written a new book which is available for pre-order now titled, "Until the Street Lights Come On"--How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future. And her 1000 Hours Outside podcast just celebrated its 3 millionth download!

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Enter the Chat: Smart Money Moves and Unlocking Financial Freedom with "The Budgetnista" Jun 20, 2023

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In this episode of "Enter the Chat," we sit down with Tiffany Aliche, also known as The Budgetnista, to explore the world of budgeting and answer all of your questions about money. Tiffany shares her personal journey of hitting rock bottom, drowning in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and reveals how she climbed out of it. She is well-known for her Netflix documentary, "Get Smart with Money," where she shares real-life examples and actionable steps that lead to financial independence.

Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks, brings questions from the MomForce community, covering topics such as teaching kids to save, resolving differences with your partner, and making budgeting exciting. Tune in for an empowering conversation that will guide you towards achieving your financial dreams—and help you resist the allure of the sale rack at Target!

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Dancing with the Stars Pro Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy: Journey from Miscarriage to Motherhood Jun 06, 2023

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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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Enter the Chat: How To Make Friends as an Adult with Laura Tremaine May 16, 2023

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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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Motherhood, Pig Farming, and Homeschool with Hannah of Ballerina Farm May 02, 2023

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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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Enter the Chat: Breastfeeding, Redshirting, and Discipline. Debunking Parenting and Pregnancy Myths with Emily Oster PhD Apr 18, 2023

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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, on Hard Work, Kindness, and Constant Growth Apr 04, 2023

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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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Enter the Chat: How To Get Your Kids To Talk To You with Brooke Romney of @brookeromneywrites Mar 21, 2023

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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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Enter the Chat: Intimacy in the Bedroom and Beyond with Fatima Dedrickson of @stylefitfatty Mar 07, 2023

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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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Strong Mama, Strong Family with Robin Arzón of Peloton Feb 22, 2023

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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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