Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us

Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole are back on the Hallmark Christmas Cruise to the Bahamas this 2026 — and they're sitting down to talk about what keeps bringing them back year after year, what it feels like walking out to a crowd of fans, and the personal, one-on-one moments that make this experience different from anything else in the Hallmark universe. You can see some of the fun...

Brett Varvel joins the podcast to discuss The Trouble with Mistletoe, the adaptation of Jennifer Snow's beloved Brookhollow series, premiering during Great American Christmas in July. Brett plays Luke, a man deeply rooted in the traditions of Brookhollow whose life is turned upside down when his former fiancée, Victoria (Jillian Murray), returns with plans that could change the town forever. W...

Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra join the podcast to talk about Hallmark Channel's A Castle of Our Own, premiering Saturday, June 27 at 8/7c and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.The film follows Marlie, a driven architect who heads to the beach with her daughter for the summer, only to rediscover joy, reconnect with family, and unexpectedly find romance while competing in a sandcastle-buildi...

Peter Porte joins the podcast to talk about Hallmark's The Love Heist, a stylish romantic mystery set against the backdrop of fashion week. Peter discusses playing Mills, a character who finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a mystery alongside celebrity stylist Kayli, played by Lyndsy Fonseca. We talk about the chemistry between the two leads, balancing romance, comedy, and suspense, and what...

As The Way Home heads into its season finale, Bianca Melchior and Dan Jeannotte join the podcast to discuss Fern Landry and Cliff Kane's unforgettable journey. In this conversation, Bianca and Dan share what they love most about their characters, why Fern and Cliff have resonated so strongly with viewers, and how their relationship evolved throughout the season. We also discuss Fern's emot...

Heather Hemmens joins the podcast to discuss Hallmark Channel's Texas Two-Step, premiering Saturday night, June 13th, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.Heather plays Olivia, who returns to Texas to help save her aunt's struggling country music bar. While reconnecting with her roots, she also reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart, forcing her to co...

Liam McIntyre joins the podcast to discuss Meet Me in the Margins, the new Great American Family romance starring Merritt Patterson and Liam McIntyre. Liam shares what first drew him to the script, why this story stood out among other romantic comedies, and what he loved about playing William Pendleton. We also discuss William's relationship with Savannah, the unique anonymous notes storyline,...

Marisa Brown joins the podcast to talk about her role as Lyla Brant in Meet Me in the Margins premiering this week on Great American Family (Saturday, June 13 8/7c) and streaming June 11th on Great American Pure Flix. In this conversation, Marisa shares how she got involved with the film adaptation based on the bestselling book by Melissa Ferguson, what first attracted her to the story, and why Ly...

How do you turn a beloved novel into a movie while keeping the heart of the story intact? Writer Riley Weston joins the podcast to discuss adapting Meet Me in the Margins for Great American Family and the challenges of bringing Melissa Ferguson's popular novel to the screen. In this conversation, Riley shares how she became involved with the project, what elements of the book were most importa...

What happens when a Hallmark romance takes audiences to one of the most beautiful locations in the world? Nikki DeLoach and Apostolis Totsikas join the podcast to talk about The Greek Aisle, Hallmark's destination romance filmed in stunning Greece. In this conversation, Nikki discusses receiving her recent Gracie Award for The Grand Ole Opry Christmas, filming her first destination movie, fall...

Kathy Garver joins the podcast for a fascinating conversation about longevity, reinvention, and storytelling across generations of Hollywood. Best known to audiences as Cissy on the classic television series Family Affair, Kathy reflects on why the show continues to resonate more than 60 years later and what she now understands about the character and experience that she couldn’t fully see at the...

Katherine McNamara and Markian Tarasiuk join the podcast to talk about True Justice: Eye for an Eye, premiering May 23 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. In this conversation, Kat and Markian discuss how Casey and Eli’s relationship evolves after the first installment, what motivates the Justice Warriors this time around, and why the team dynamic has become such a major strength of the series. They also...

Elizabeth Stewart joins the podcast to discuss writing Episodes 2 and 7 of Hope Valley: 1874 and helping shape the world of the new series as co-executive producer. In this conversation, Elizabeth reflects on collaborating again with Alfonso Moreno after both joining When Calls the Heart during the same season, the creative differences between writing Hope Valley in the 1870s versus the 1920s, and...

Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson are opening up about When I Said I Do — and the emotional journey at the center of this love story. It’s a movie you don’t want to miss!!! And, it’s premiering this weekend on Lifetime!  In our conversation, Sarah and Eric discuss what first stood out to them in the script, how they approached Ali and Shawn’s grief and healing journeys, and why the connection between th...

Mila Morgan joins the podcast to talk all about playing Sarah in Season 1 of Hope Valley: 1874! From stepping onto the Hope Valley set for the first time to filming the emotional finale scene with Bethany Joy Lenz, Mila shares behind-the-scenes stories, favorite memories from filming, and what surprised her most about being part of the series. We also talk about:• Building the Sarah and Rebecca mo...

Go behind the scenes of When Calls the Heart Season 13 with director Kristin Lehman as we explore the collaboration that brought some of the season’s biggest moments to life. From the water tower proposal to the finale’s emotional farewell scenes, Kristin shares how closely she worked with actors, camera operators, lighting, wardrobe, props, and the entire creative team to shape the emotional and...

SPOILERS!!!The season finale of Hope Valley: 1874 gave Alexander Vaughn some of his biggest moments yet — from chasing Jeremiah through town to navigating complicated emotions with Olivia and Rebecca. In Part 2 of my conversation with Lachlan Quarmby, we talk about:• Filming Alexander’s Mountie chase scene• The emotional layers behind encouraging Olivia to pursue art school• What Alexander offers...

Are we calling it a date? 🕯️🥩I sat down with Sarah Fisher and Nick Bateman to break down the great moments for Hannah and Wyatt this season. Plus, they're dropping some hints about this weeks season finale of When Hope Calls: Brookfield! We talk about:• Hannah and Wyatt misreading each other• The jealousy hints with Lucy• The fire and the emotional shift that follows• That candlelit dinner pr...

Lachlan Quarmby, who plays Mountie Alexander Vaughn in Hope Valley: 1874, sits down to break down the first seven episodes of the season — and teases what's coming in the explosive finale.👉 This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Part 2 drops AFTER the season finale airs — you won't want to miss it. We open with the moment Lachlan shared the screen with Neal McDonough (Commissioner French...

Roan Curtis is talking love triangle and hopes and dreams for Olivia on Hope Valley: 1874. We're talking season 1 and the big season finale coming this week on Hallmark Plus! What will Olivia do about art school? What will Alexander and Clayton think? And, what about her mom, Hattie? Big things are brewing the season finale! Shocking things!💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the makin...

Before the When Hope Calls Season 3 finale, I sat down with Cindy Busby (Nora Anderson) and Christopher Russell (Michael Fletcher) — and the love they have for this story is contagious. From the tension building around Pastor Joshua Daniels, to that deeply personal scene in the abandoned Mountie office, to the unexpected news that puts everything at stake — Cindy and Chris reflect on a season that...

Matreya Scarrwener (Rachel Yost) takes us inside her role in Hope Valley: 1874—and why this series stood out from the start. We talk about what drew her to the project and already knowing about WCTH plus how much she can relate to her character. Matreya also shares insight into the Yost family legacy, working within an established world, and how Rachel’s role as a mother is very special to her. Pl...

From the Kentucky Derby to his involvement in so many Hallmark Experiences—this is a full look at what’s keeping Andrew Walker busy right now. We talk about Kentucky Roses, and what it's like being an executive producer on a Hallmark Movie. Plus, what it actually took to film at Churchill Downs while balancing the scale of Derby Week with a character-driven story. But that’s just part of the c...

What does it take to step into a character who’s not just new—but part of a legacy? In this interview, we dive into Lars and the deeper story unfolding in Hope Valley: 1874, including how this role connects back to the Yost family fans know from When Calls the Heart. We talk about:- What working on Virgin River prepared him for—and what didn’t- Working with the other cast members- Stepping into th...

I sat down with Galadriel Stineman, who plays Cheryl Cooper in Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, and we got into what makes this series work—from the layered mysteries to the community relationships that slowly unfold. We talked about:• Bringing a book character to life• What makes Sugarcreek and the Amish community so special• Cheryl’s journey coming from Chicago into a close-knit community• The tensio...