Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us

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Heart in Motion is a podcast celebrating the heartwarming stories that move us, inspire us and lift us up. Join me as I interview cast and crew from When Calls the Heart, When Hope Calls, and other beloved family-friendly shows and movies from Hallmark, Great American Family, and beyond. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these stories for the first time, this is the place to connect with the people who bring them to life. Watch these full-length interviews on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stephanie_heartnmotion. heartnmotion.com

  1. Ava Grace Cooper (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    45M AGO

    Ava Grace Cooper (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    Opal is officially taking charge! 🎬In this exclusive interview, I sat down with the wonderful Ava Grace Cooper to discuss her incredible journey playing Opal on When Calls the Heart. From starting at just five years old in Season 3 to her hilarious turn as "Producer Opal" in the silent film storyline, Ava shares behind-the-scenes secrets you won't want to miss.In this interview, we discuss:- The hilarious "Producer Opal" power dynamic with Erin Krakow (Elizabeth).- What it was like filming those chaotic silent movie scenes with Kavan Smith and the ensemble cast.- The physical challenges of filming the fire scenes and riding a horse- Ava’s favorite memories growing up in Hope Valley and her mentorship on set.- What's to come this season!- An update on her dance career and passion for animals!Whether you’ve been a "Heartie" since day one or are just catching up on the latest season, Ava’s insights into Opal’s growth and the magic of the WCTH set are a must-watch.Subscribe for more Hallmark cast interviews and Hope Valley updates!💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH

    36 min
  2. Viv Leacock (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    6D AGO

    Viv Leacock (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    Viv Leacock joins the podcast junket to break down When Calls the Heart Season 13 and Joseph Canfield’s most powerful moments so far.From the intense fire scenes in Episode 2 to the emotional church moments with Henry and Lee, this conversation explores Joseph’s strength, faith, fatherhood, and leadership in Hope Valley.In this interview, we discuss: Filming the dramatic fire scenes in Hope ValleyJoseph powerful scenes with Lee and Henry in the churchJoseph’s physical presence in Episode 4 while supporting Cooper and MinnieWalking through the investigation with CooperWhether Episode 7 shifts the tone for the Canfield familyMinnie’s possible turning point this seasonViv's favorite momentsAnd, the community of Hope ValleyIf you’re invested in the Canfields, Joseph and Minnie’s journey, or the deeper spiritual themes woven throughout Season 13, this interview adds meaningful context to what we’re seeing on screen.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH

    53 min
  3. Pascale Hutton (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    FEB 16

    Pascale Hutton (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    Pascale Hutton joins the podcast to talk all things Rosemary Coulter in When Calls the Heart Season 13 — and this season is layered.We dive into:• The powerful jail scene after Lee’s arrest and working all of these years with Kavan Smith• Lee’s stress and Rosemary stepping into “control mode”• Gwen joining the Coulters and what's to come• Rosemary’s theatre longing and the loss of the playhouse• Elizabeth and Rosemary’s late-night talks about Lee and Nathan (Episode 6)• Episode 8 and Rosemary building something unforgettable with the community• Favorite moments with Ellie who plays Goldie• A moment to look for in Episode 8 with Hrothgar Mathews and Ben Rosenbaum 👀Plus, Pascale teases her upcoming mystery movie Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder and what fans can expect next.If you love Rosemary and all of the amazing moments she brings to When Calls the Heart be sure to check this one out! Plus, she's giving some great teases about what's to come!00:01:09 - Collaborating with the New Writers 00:06:18 - Lee and Rosemary during the jail scene - collaborating with Kavan Smith 00:09:20 - Lee's stress and how Rosemary supports him and what to expect next00:11:40 - Working With Alex MacIsaac and what's to come with Rosemary and Gwen00:14:43 - Rosemary and directing a silent film - Episode 8, the antics00:17:55 - New version of Opal in Episode 800:18:40 - Hrothgar, Pascale, and Hickam - a moment you must see in Episode 8 00:20:22 - Elizabeth and Pascale's late night visit about Lee and Nathan - is something coming?00:23:23 - "It's like I always see..." - A favorite moment to see coming up! 00:25:50 - Episode 8 - the costumes00:28:50 - Nelly Knows Mysteries Premiering on Hallmark Channel in March 00:30:30 - Ellie as Goldie and a favorite moment in Episode 4 #WhenCallstheHeart #PascaleHutton #Hearties #RosemaryCoulter 💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH

    33 min
  4. Amy Groening (Hallmark's Because of Cupid - Actor)

    FEB 14

    Amy Groening (Hallmark's Because of Cupid - Actor)

    Amy Groening joins me to talk about leading Hallmark’s Valentine’s Day premiere, Because of Cupid.We dive into what first hooked her about the script, Naomi’s skepticism about soulmates, and how the magical love potion raises the emotional stakes instead of feeling like a gimmick. Amy also shares what it was like building chemistry with Evan Roderick, the “work wife/work husband” dynamic at the heart of the story, and all of the fun of solving mysteries while realizeing your best friend actually is your soulmate.Plus: behind-the-scenes moments, unexpected fun, and why this movie deserves a spot in your February 14 lineup.Because of Cupid premieres February 14 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark Plus.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#becauseofcupid #hallmark #romcom

    21 min
  5. Liam Fearnley (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Writer)

    FEB 10

    Liam Fearnley (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Writer)

    Episode 6 of When Calls the Heart may feel quiet on the surface—but emotionally, it’s doing a lot of heavy lifting.In this in-depth conversation, When Calls the Heart writer Liam Fearnley walks through the intention behind Episode 6, from the slowed-down intimacy between Nathan and Elizabeth to the unanswered questions about marriage, dreams, and timing. We dig into what this sets up for Nathan and the episode serves as a turning point for what's next.We also explore:-Nathan wanting the moment to be special -The symbolic weight of shared space, shared meals, and “playing house”-How humor (the lemon curd, the polygraph, Oliver’s interrogation) coexists with real stakes-The thematic role of what's beneath the surface across multiple storylines-The emotional core of Christopher and Gowen’s scenes—and why that moment couldn’t wait-What’s still unresolved in the investigation and what may not be as simple as it looks-Lee and Gwen's moving moments-Lucas, Edie, and the complications now in play with Fernando-Will we see Nathan and LJ together?-What Liam can tease about what’s still ahead this seasonAnd, so much more!If you’ve been feeling like Episode 6 was really setting the stage for part 2 of Season 13, you were right!💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH

    41 min
  6. Scarlet Hunter (UP Faith & Family's Blue Skies - Actor)

    FEB 6

    Scarlet Hunter (UP Faith & Family's Blue Skies - Actor)

    Blue Skies is premiering February 19 on UP Faith & Family!!Blue Skies blends mystery, action, and emotional storytelling — and Scarlet Hunter is at the center of it all.In this episode, Scarlet joins the podcast to talk about stepping into the role of Detective Jodi Larsen, a former military police officer returning home to work as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Set in Crystal Ridge National Park, Blue Skies explores protection — of people, nature, and community — alongside Jodi’s personal journey through grief, responsibility, and starting over.Scarlet shares what drew her to Jodi at her core, how she prepared for the physical demands of the role, and how she balanced procedural storytelling with emotional depth. We also dive into Jodi’s evolving relationships with her new unit, her dynamic with Ryan Miller, the challenges posed by Superintendent King, and what it was like working with multiple Labradors to bring fan-favorite Blue to life.Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#blueskies #upfaithandfamiily #tvseries #mystery #k9unit

    24 min
  7. Max Rosenblum (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Writer and Story Editor)

    FEB 1

    Max Rosenblum (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Writer and Story Editor)

    Max Rosenblum joins the podcast to break down When Calls the Heart Season 13, Episode 5—from Nathan’s evolving role as a father to Allie, to Oliver’s quiet need for reassurance, and the deeper meaning behind the wildfire storyline.Max talks about his journey from script coordinator to writer, collaborating with showrunner Joy Gregory, and crafting moments like Little Jack choosing “LJ,” Nathan’s loaded use of the word worthy, and that final dining-table conversation that treats Allie as someone growing into adulthood.Every Nathan, Elizabeth, Allie, Oliver, Lucas, Edie, and Lee scene is covered in our chat, along with: - The fire as a metaphor for regrowth and healing, not destruction- Christopher’s storyline, research into warblers, and Gowen’s final reveal- A big tease word for what's to come- Max's favorite scenesIf you love thoughtful storytelling, character-driven moments, and behind-the-scenes insight into When Calls the Heart, this conversation is for you.00:05:35 - Story Editor 00:06:24 - Max’s contributions already this season 00:08:07 - Writing Episode with Joy Gregory00:09:19 - Little Jack with the medal moment 00:10:29 - Little Jack now as LJ 00:11:40 - The”P” words 00:13:04 - Lee and the “rebuild” and his past history 00:16:26 - Kavan’s performance in front of the community and Max’s response 00:18:22 - Max’s research for the episode 00:20:00 - Nathan’s “growing pains” 00:21:47 - Oliver’s knowledge of dinosaurs 00:25:06 - Allie telling Oliver he doesn’t have to leave 00:25:55 - Nathan using the word “worthy” 00:27:26 - Elizabeth and Nathan co-parenting 00:28:38 - The breakfast table scene between Nathan and Allie 00:30:30 - Callback to “Do What You Say You’re Going to Do” 00:32:07 - Nathan using the word “love” with Allie 00:33:21 - The artifact in Nathan’s hands to Oliver 00:34:32 - Writing for Lucas and Edie 00:35:47 - Lucas and Edie moving the furniture00:38:43 - Adding in the “pivot” with Lucas and Edie 00:39:42 - Admitting there’s something there between Lucas and Edie 00:40:55 - Regrowth and Healing - A Theme for the Episode and Season00:41:45 - Research the Jack Pines, David Copperfield, and the birds 00:44:18 - Gowen finding something in Christopher’s trunk 00:46:36 - Favorite moment for Max - Scene at Elizabeth’s with Nathan & Bill with the Kids 00:49:15 - Max as a #heartie, what he would love to see in Season 14 00:51:10 - One word to tease something that is to come… 💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH

    52 min
  8. Miranda MacDougall (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    JAN 31

    Miranda MacDougall (Hallmark's When Calls the Heart - Actor)

    Miranda MacDougall joins the podcast junket to talk all things Edie Martel on When Calls the Heart. From Edie’s unforgettable glances through the window with Lucas in episode 1 this season to filming the fire sequence and navigating vulnerability, trust, and loss, Miranda breaks down Edie’s emotional journey through the first four episodes.We dig into what Edie needs from Lucas beyond words, how their dynamic continues to evolve in episode five (yes, there's some great stuff coming), and what we don't know yet about Edie. Miranda also shares some behind-the-scenes insights from set, and if those glasses come off this season.A thoughtful conversation for Hearties invested in Edie, Lucas, and the bigger emotional arc of Season 13.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm

    51 min
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Heart in Motion is a podcast celebrating the heartwarming stories that move us, inspire us and lift us up. Join me as I interview cast and crew from When Calls the Heart, When Hope Calls, and other beloved family-friendly shows and movies from Hallmark, Great American Family, and beyond. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these stories for the first time, this is the place to connect with the people who bring them to life. Watch these full-length interviews on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stephanie_heartnmotion. heartnmotion.com

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