Send us a text This episode is for all the moms who have accepted dark circles and their 2017 makeup routine as a mainstay in their lives… aka US. Kerris Yarmuch, owner of KLY Beauty, lets the Gals pick her brain about everything beauty (seriously, we mean everything). From advice on looking fresher for school drop off and how to use retinol, to overall makeup and skincare tips and what looks and products are trending right now. Kerris goes over her must-have products and highlights wha...

Send us a text This week, we're talking feeding kids and creating healthy habits! The Gals dive into the realities of raising healthy families especially during sugar-filled seasons like Halloween. Their guest - mom, nutritionist and toxins specialist - Brooklynn Heck from Purely Healthy, joins them to talk about the impact of food choices, video games, and modern lifestyles on children’s health. They discuss how to read food labels, spot hidden toxins, and make informed decisions without los...

Send us a text The Gals sit down with Registered Psychologist, and mom of two, Amy Wilson to answer their burning question: How do we keep our kids from becoming people pleasers? Amy not only answers that question but also unpacks the 'why' behind people-pleasing, leading both of us to some major “aha” moments about how we developed those tendencies ourselves. We also dive into gentle vs. attuned vs. ’90s parenting, breaking generational cycles, how to handle those tricky toddler tantrums and...

Send us a text This episode dives deep into a topic that hits close to home for so many: infertility. Whether you’re on your own TTC journey, have faced infertility, or want to support someone who has, this episode is for you. You’ll hear from three incredible women—blogger Linda Hoang, Jess’s sister-in-law Ruth, and our very own Heather—as they share some of the hardest chapters of their lives. Together, we talk about: · How to show up as a supportive friend · ...

Send us a text This week the Gals sit down with Dr. Stephanie Liu (aka Dr. Mom). She’s a mama, family physician, clinical university professor and overall boss, and talks about the the simple ways us busy moms can optimize our health as we age, which includes setting ourselves a bedtime! Yes, we dive into the power of sleep, the truth about fibre, the real effects of stress and why that girls night is more important than you would think. She also shares her tips on how to combat the desire ki...

Send us a text ER doctor and mom of two, Dr. Shazma Mithani, joins us for an educational conversation on parenting, health, and what families really need to know right now. From the resurgence of measles in Alberta to the risks of antibiotic overuse, we dig into the health headlines shaping our kids’ lives. We tackle the impact of mis- & dis-information online and Dr. Mithani shares practical, no-nonsense tips for keeping kids healthy as we head into back-to-school season. We also end the...

Send us a text In this episode, supermom Tara Watson opens up about life with 12-month-old quadruplets and a three-year-old daughter. She shares the real challenges and joys of raising multiples, how she and her husband made it through the exhausting newborn stage, and the delicate art of giving each child the attention they need. Tara also dives into the nature vs. nurture debate, along with some of the anxieties that come with watching four little ones grow up side by side. She explains how...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with the beloved Jillian Harris — one of Canada’s most recognizable and relatable moms. Jillian is known for her candid honesty and infectious energy and chats with the Gals about the real and raw sides of parenting, sharing both the joyful highs and the emotional challenges that come with raising a family in the public eye. Jillian reflects on the loss of her furry family member, Nacho, and how she continues to help her kids navigate grief. We also...

Send us a text This episode is for all women who menstruate! How much do we really know about our periods? Turns out, most of us were never taught how to actually read the signs our body gives us every month — and no, a period app isn’t telling you close to the full story. In this episode, Crisia a fertility specialist and owner of Cycle and Flow, teaches us how powerful cycle charting can be for both fertility tracking and avoiding pregnancy naturally. She dives into why cervical mucus...

Send us a text In this episode, Global News Anchor and proud boy-mom Lisa Dutton joins us to share her parenting journey with her 11 and 16-year-old sons. We dive into the realities of raising kids in a digital age — covering everything from when to know your child is ready for a phone, to the risks of social media, an online presence and SO much more. Lisa gets real about screen time, video games, and how to have the hard conversations with kids. She shares the underrated power of simply say...

Send us a text Heather and Jessica are joined by an AI-savvy mom, Jessica (#2), for a lively chat on how AI can help lighten the mental load for busy moms. They share practical tips on using tools like ChatGPT to meal plan, manage schedules, and even plan a Taylor Swift-themed birthday party in under three minutes. Heather also reminds listeners of the importance of trusting your instincts—and taking the opportunity to talk to your kids about stranger danger. The gals dive into how to craft t...

Send us a text This episode is LOADED with awesome parenting hacks as we dive headfirst into the confusing (and conflicting) world of Instagram parenting. Jess takes us on a tour of her never-before-seen saved 'Parenting' folder (these posts must've been saved for a reason, right?), listeners share their parenting tips that actually work for them, and Heather finds some truly unhinged and savage hacks you need try! Thanks for spending time with us, ladies! If you enjoyed the episode, we...

Send us a text For this special Mother’s Day episode, we brought in the real experts—our moms! Say hello to Debbie and Karen (yes, we made the obvious Boomer mom name joke). Between the two of them, they raised seven girls—Debbie raised four, Karen raised three—and somehow they’re still live, laugh, loving us after all these years. We’re diving into what raising strong daughters really looks like, how they survived the torturous teenage years, and what wisdom they hope we’ll pass on to our ow...

Media personality and toddler mom, Stephanie Massicotte, joins the Gals this week as they get real about the wild ride their bodies took during and after pregnancy and how they're learning to love their new physiques. From new rolls in new places, to boobs that now double as stress balls, nothing’s off limits. The Gals chat 'bounce-back culture', body dysmorphia, boob jobs, raising confident girlies, what you should really say to a pregnant woman (spoiler: it's a lot simpler than you think), ...

In this episode, we sit down with Jess’s 100-year-old Oma for a heartwarming and eye-opening conversation about what parenting looked like way back when. Without a parenting manual (or Google!), Oma shares timeless wisdom, tough love, and surprisingly modern takes on motherhood today. Jess and Heather reflect on the biggest takeaways from Oma’s stories, including the power of letting kids make mistakes and why trusting yourself as a parent matters more than you think. Whether you’re navigatin...

In this episode, we sit down with Baillie Scheetz, host of Talking Scheetz and Social & Content Producer for the Edmonton Oilers, to dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of postpartum life. New Mom Baillie shares the unexpected challenges that no one really prepares you for, like the emotional rollercoaster of breastfeeding, the true depths of sleep deprivation, and the baby items that turned out to be completely useless (plus the ones that are actually worth it!). We also share some tip...

Welcome to Just Us Gals! We're so excited to have you here. In this intro ep you'll learn who we are, our wins and losses for the week, get our origin story (which dates back to 2018) and get a couple surprise visitors. We'd love for you to leave us a review and share our podcast with your other mom friends so we can grow! Please go easy on us, we're new at this, so expect a few growing pains along the way. Thanks for spending time with us, ladies! If you enjoyed the episode, we'd love for yo...

This episode touches on all the ways relationships change after having a baby, including Jess losing a group of long-time gal pals, and Heather seeking counselling to mend her marriage. We discuss what we could've done differently, what we leaned, and the hacks that can help maintain a friendship when you're under the fog of a new baby. Jess talks about her eye opening experience with a psychic and Heather shares all the ways in which she's trying to make new mom friends. This episode will ha...