Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us

What an amazing episode! Join Allie Devereaux as she breaks down Episode 9 of When Calls the Heart Season 13! From LJ’s connection to Jack’s memory and the family dynamics between Elizabeth, Nathan, Allie, LJ, and Charlotte to Lucas and Edie navigating honesty. Writing for Charlotte Thornton and Brooke Shields and talking about the fan reaction to the episode. Allie shares the heart behind the sto...

Episode 8 of Season 13 delivers momentum across the board — and Liam Fearnley is here to break it down. From Rosemary stepping back into her creative spark to the investigation deepening with the maps storyline, this episode moves multiple threads forward while still giving us humor, heart, and connection. In this conversation, Liam shares:-The collaboration behind writing Episode 8- Personal East...

Andrea Brooks opens up about Faith Carter’s emotional journey in Season 13 of When Calls the Heart! In this podcast junket interview, Andrea shares behind-the-scenes details about stepping into the role of Octavia, filming powerful medical scenes, and Faith’s evolving independence in Hope Valley. She also discusses Dr. Carter’s growing responsibilities—including the Tier 1 Insulin clinic—her relat...

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...

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 Vall...

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 playhou...

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 h...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

Brian Bird joins the podcast to break down the emotional and narrative direction of When Calls the Heart Season 13—especially where Nathan and Elizabeth are headed by the finale. In this conversation, Brian discusses what needed to be firmly established between Nathan and Elizabeth before any major relationship shifts could happen, and what Hearties might be feeling by the end of the season. We al...

Season 13 Episode 4 of When Calls the Heart quietly shifts several relationships—and writer Allie Devereaux joins me to break down why those moments matter. We talk about Nathan’s now-famous line, “If it was our kids, what would you do?” and what his smile reveals about where he already is emotionally with Elizabeth. We dig into why Elizabeth does all the responding during the interrupted flirty m...

Jaeda Lily Miller and Jacob Shoemay join the podcast junket to talk about Allie Grant and Oliver Garrett’s evolving relationship on When Calls the Heart. We get into how their on-screen dynamic has deepened, the quieter moments that matter just as much as the big ones, and how both characters are charting new territory this season. Jacob shares what it meant to step into more Mountie responsibilit...

You are going to love this chat with Kristoffer Polaha--I know I did! He shares behind-the-scenes stories he hasn’t talked about anywhere else, spanning projects from his director debut Mimics premiering Friday, February 13th in theaters to Hallmark’s Missing the Boat — and the many films in between. In this conversation, we cover what it was like stepping behind the camera for his labor of love p...

Episode 3 of When Calls the Heart (“Back to School”) is full of quiet decisions that ripple through Hope Valley—and I sat down with writers Gina Gold and Aurorae Khoo to talk about how those moments took shape on the page. We dive into:-Writing within the long-established tone of When Calls the Heart-Elizabeth and Nathan’s quieter, mutual check-in moments-The intention behind the final romantic fi...

What does leadership cost Lucas Bouchard—and what is he willing to sacrifice? In this conversation, Chris McNally breaks down Lucas’s evolving role in Hope Valley, from advocating for a Tier 1 insulin clinic to navigating the personal weight of leadership in Season 13. We talk about how power impacts Lucas, what he’s had to sacrifice along the way, and why vulnerability remains one of his defining...

Showrunner Joy Gregory joins the podcast to break down the storytelling choices behind Episodes 1 and 2 of When Calls the Heart Season 13—and why this season opens with Hope Valley as a true ensemble. We talk about why Nathan and Charlotte’s growth happens offscreen, how Nathan’s emotional support system expands beyond Elizabeth, and the intentional shift toward showing characters at their stronge...

What does it take to push Hope Valley to the brink—without losing its sense of hope? In this podcast episode, I’m joined by David Grae, Writer and Executive Producer of When Calls the Heart (also known for Madam Secretary, Castle, Gilmore Girls, and Joan of Arcadia), for an in-depth conversation about Season 13, Episode 2: “Up in Smoke”David walks through what it was like stepping into a long-runn...

Lee Coulter has always been one of Hope Valley’s steady anchors—but this season, that calm is tested in new ways. In this conversation, Kavan Smith talks about Lee’s protective instincts, his role as the quiet advisor to the men of Hope Valley, and how fatherhood continues to reshape his priorities. We dig into Lee’s marriage with Rosemary, subtle challenges strong couples face, and what happens w...

Season 13 of When Calls the Heart is shaping up to be one of the most emotional and exciting yet! Kevin McGarry shares insights on Nathan’s journey this season, his evolving romance with Elizabeth, and the ways he’s stepping up to lead Hope Valley through new challenges. Fans will see the younger cast take on new roles and responsibilities, family bonds grow stronger, and the community face unexpe...

Nikki DeLoach joins the podcast to talk about A Grand Ole Opry Christmas and the emotional journey of Gentry Wade—a woman living in the shadow of her father’s legacy while trying to find her own voice. In this conversation, Nikki shares what drew her to Gentry’s story, her favorite moments in Gentry’s reconnection with her past, and why the theme of unfinished dreams hit close to home. She also op...

Jen Lilley joins me for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about choosing meaningful work—on screen, behind the scenes, and beyond it. We begin with A Chrismystery, now streaming, where Jen plays Annie Willows. She shares how the project came to her and why this story mattered now. The conversation also covers her brand new devotional Wake Up Your Faith and the non-negotiables Jen set before...

Jake Epstein joins me to talk all about his new Hallmark holiday film Oy to the World, premiering Sunday, December 14 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.We get into the creative decisions behind bringing Jake Cohen to life, the old high-school rivalry at the core of the story, and what it was like navigating a holiday celebration that pulls two communities into the...

Evan Roderick joins the show to dig into A Make or Break Holiday, premiering December 20th on Hallmark Channel. We get into what drew him to Daniel, how he and Hunter King built the rhythm of a couple on the brink, and the moments he thinks fans will really enjoy! Plus, there's a surprise in the story! We also break down his work on Providence Falls—from filming in Ireland to the fight scene,...