Get up close and personal with the editors of Chatelaine on Group Chat.
Each episode explores one of the many issues, big and small, that matter to Canadian women—hosted by editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak, alongside Team Chatelaine and some very special guests.
Ah, the joys of hosting your family for the holidays: passing down traditions, feeding big groups with many dietary needs and getting everyone to leave at a decent hour. With Thanksgiving around the corner, former editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak sits down with editors Erica Lenti and Chantal Braganza to talk family functions in this special bonus episode of Group Chat.
Then, Fall 2026 guest editor and host of CTV’s The Good Stuff Mary Berg joins Maureen to dig into Thanksgiving dinners, pleasing a crowd at your next dinner party and her Friendsgiving feast favourites (https://chatelaine.com/food/mary-berg-thanksgiving/).
About Group Chat
Group Chat is new biweekly podcast that gets up close and personal with the editors of Chatelaine—and some very special guests.
Each episode, hosted by editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak, will explore one of the many topics, big and small, that matter to Canadian women—from menopause to weight bias to reality tv.
You can watch the podcast on Chatelaine’s YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/chatelaine) or listen wherever you find your podcasts (https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/75750cd7-894c-4cc1-9930-5736e58188b0?d=sKLN26k5D&v=3817).
Thank you to our official furniture partner (https://chatelaine.com/home-decor/ikea-podcast-studio-chatelaine/) IKEA Canada.
Featuring:
Maureen Halushak @maureenhalushak (http://instagram.com/maureenhalushak)
Mary Berg @mary_berg3 (https://instagram.com/mary_berg3)
Erica Lenti @ericalenti (https://instagram.com/ericalenti)
Chantal Braganza @cbraganz (https://instagram.com/cbraganz)
Production:
Maureen Halushak: Producer
Erica Lenti: Producer
Ryan Carter: Director / Editor
Corey Misquita: Director of Photography / Motion Graphic Designer / Camera Operator
Masnoon Zarif: Camera Operator / Gaffer
Furniture partner: IKEA Canada
20 Jul 2026
The Moment In Your Life That Changed It All
In the season finale of Group Chat, we’re talking Sliding Doors moments: last-minute or split-second, unexpected decisions that led us to where we are in our professional and personal lives (inspired, of course, by the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow classic Sliding Doors). Host Maureen Halushak chats about her unlikely foray into journalism alongside creative director Sun Ngo and executive editor Erica Lenti.
Then, Summer 2026 guest editor Meredith Shaw joins Maureen to share her own Sliding Doors moment: being scouted as a model in line for a Sarah McLachlan concert. Plus, Meredith shares the inspiration behind her all-Canadian summer lookbook for Chatelaine.
Editor’s note: This is our last episode of Group Chat Season 1! We’ll be back after a summer hiatus. Until then, binge all of Season 1 on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL777dWrNCVu8ZTkcM4zmH09qnjL4IjIXY).
About Group Chat
Group Chat is new biweekly podcast that gets up close and personal with the editors of Chatelaine—and some very special guests.
Each episode, hosted by editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak, will explore one of the many topics, big and small, that matter to Canadian women—from menopause to weight bias to reality tv.
You can watch the podcast on Chatelaine’s YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/chatelaine) or listen wherever you find your podcasts (https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/75750cd7-894c-4cc1-9930-5736e58188b0?d=sKLN26k5D&v=3817).
Thank you to our official furniture partner (https://chatelaine.com/home-decor/ikea-podcast-studio-chatelaine/) IKEA Canada.
Show Notes:
Featuring:
Maureen Halushak @maureenhalushak (http://instagram.com/maureenhalushak)
Meredith Shaw @meredithshaw (https://www.instagram.com/meredithshaw/?hl=en)
Erica Lenti @ericalenti (https://instagram.com/ericalenti)
Sun Ngo @sunngo.studio (https://instagram.com/sunngo.studio)
Production:
Maureen Halushak: Producer
Erica Lenti: Producer
Ryan Carter: Director / Editor
Corey Misquita: Director of Photography / Motion Graphic Designer / Camera Operator
Masnoon Zarif: Camera Operator / Gaffer
Furniture partner: IKEA Canada
30 Jun 2026
The Secret to Midlife Fitness
There’s endless advice—from every corner of the internet, your friends and gym buddies—about how to work out in midlife: change your routine, get your strength training in during perimenopause, get your heart rate up, walk more, run more, do more. But how do you stay motivated to exercise at all? Personal trainer and menopause fitness expert Samantha Montpetit-Huynh (better known as Sam Core Trainer) joins Maureen Halushak in the Group Chat this week to talk about fitness in your 40s, changing how you view exercise (it’s not all about weight loss!) and the secret to staying consistent.
Plus, FASHION senior fashion, beauty and wellness editor Julia McEwan and Today’s Parent editor-in-chief Vanessa Grant enter the chat to talk about their favourite ways to work out, and how that’s changed over the years.
About Group Chat
Group Chat is new biweekly podcast that gets up close and personal with the editors of Chatelaine—and some very special guests.
Each episode, hosted by editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak, will explore one of the many topics, big and small, that matter to Canadian women—from menopause to weight bias to reality tv.
You can watch the podcast on Chatelaine’s YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/chatelaine) or listen wherever you find your podcasts (https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/75750cd7-894c-4cc1-9930-5736e58188b0?d=sKLN26k5D&v=3817).
Thank you to our official furniture partner (https://chatelaine.com/home-decor/ikea-podcast-studio-chatelaine/) IKEA Canada.
Show Notes:
Featuring:
Maureen Halushak @maureenhalushak (http://instagram.com/maureenhalushak)
Samantha Montpetit @samcoretrainer (https://www.instagram.com/samcoretrainer/?hl=en)
Julia McEwan @juliapjmcewan (https://www.instagram.com/juliapjmcewen/?hl=en)
Vanessa Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-grant/)
Production:
Maureen Halushak: Producer
Erica Lenti: Producer
Ryan Carter: Director / Editor
Natasha Zoccoli: Editor / Camera Operator
Corey Misquita: Director of Photography / Motion Graphic Designer / Camera Operator
Masnoon Zarif: Camera Operator / Gaffer
Furniture partner: IKEA Canada
15 Jun 2026
What Makes A Great Summer Book?
Host Maureen Halushak interviews books columnist Alicia Cox Thomson about what makes a great summer read, sharing top picks and reading habits.
25 May 2026
Finding Your Summer Style Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Fashion stylist Jenn Park Krulik and editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak discuss summer style tips and discovering closet gems in this interview.
6 May 2026
We Should All Be Watching Real Housewives
Maureen Halushak interviews Laura Hensley about how reality TV offers women a space for identity exploration and friendship.
20 Apr 2026
What Makes A Good Dinner Party? ft. Christine Flynn
Editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak interviews bestselling cookbook author Christine Flynn about creating the perfect dinner party vibe and her career in food.
6 Apr 2026
How to Decorate With Your Partner (Without Breaking Up)
Editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak interviews home decor superstar Alexandra Gater about navigating shared home design decisions with a partner.
23 Mar 2026
The Science of Weight
Host Maureen Halushak interviews Dr. Ali Zentner and Tracy Moore about weight bias, dieting, and obesity treatment, offering insights into societal perceptions and medical approaches.
16 Mar 2026
Welcome to Group Chat!
Host Maureen Halushak and Team Chatelaine introduce "Group Chat," exploring issues important to Canadian women with special guests.
Who has been a guest on Group Chat
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Alicia Cox Thomson
Erica Lenti
Andréanne Dion
Jenn Park Krulik
Sun Ngo
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Maureen Halushak host the show. Published by Chatelaine.
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