What if AI wasn’t replacing motherhood… but protecting it?

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Lianne Liebowitz — mom of four under six and founder of Diaper Dynasty — to talk about how she uses AI as an “unexpected co-parent” to reduce the invisible mental load of motherhood.

You may recognize Lianne from her viral ultrasound moment where she discovered she was expecting twins — a surprise that shifted her perspective on control, planning, and what support really looks like. Now, she’s helping moms rethink how tools like AI can support meal planning, emotional regulation, bedtime routines, DIY projects, and more.

This conversation explores:

• AI for meal planning and grocery organization
• Using AI for toddler meltdown scripts
• Creating personalized bedtime stories
• Mental health, anxiety, and parenting
• Outsourcing logistics (not connection)
• Responding to criticism around AI in motherhood

This episode is not about doing more. It’s about being intentional with your energy.

Connect with Lianne:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaperdynasty

Featured story on MSN:
 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/mom-tells-husband-not-to-come-to-3rd-baby-s-ultrasound-shock-at-what-s-next/ar-AA1SPSTR

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with celebrity makeup artist Stephanie Powers to talk about the truth behind the glamour — from high-pressure campaigns and NFL collaborations to the emotional story behind working with Ms. Rachel.

Stephanie shares how she built her career from weddings to major editorial and commercial work, what it’s really like working with high-profile clients (including projects connected to the Philadelphia Eagles), and how becoming a mom reshaped her definition of beauty.

You’ll also hear:

• The real story behind how she connected with Ms. Rachel
• Why energy matters more than talent in high-profile rooms
• How IVF shaped her resilience and career pivot
• The difference between wedding-day pressure and celebrity sets
• Her best beauty advice for busy moms
• The mindset shift that changed everything: “Issue your own permission slips.”

This episode is about confidence, empathy, motherhood, and learning how to trust yourself — even when no one hands you the green light.

💄 Connect with Stephanie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepowersmakeup

🏃‍♀️ Connect with Samantha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_

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If you love running but feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck in a cycle of overtraining and burnout — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Samantha sits down with Dr. Haley Parker of VUIM Clinic to talk about women’s hormones, stress, cortisol, nutrition, and why pushing harder is not always the answer.

They discuss:

• How overtraining impacts cortisol and fat storage
• Why rest is critical for female athletes
• The hormonal effects of under-fueling
• How menstrual cycles influence energy and recovery
• What acupuncture and cupping actually do for the nervous system
• How Eastern medicine blends with modern healthcare
• The difference between symptom care and root healing

Whether you’re training for a marathon, navigating midlife hormonal shifts, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode reframes what strength and longevity really mean.

Your body is not working against you. It’s communicating with you.

Guest Information

Dr. Haley Parker
VUIM Clinic
Website: https://vuimclinic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuimclinic

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Episode Highlights

• Why high-performing women often overproduce cortisol
• The stress + HIIT trap
• Hormones, fat burn, and recovery science
• Why ancient medicine viewed menstruation as sacred rest
• What your tongue can reveal about your health
• Acupuncture for injury recovery
• How to age well while staying active

What do baseball, parenting, and real life have in common?

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Ken Davidoff, longtime Major League Baseball journalist and educator, and Dr. Harley A. Rotbart, nationally renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, and youth coach, to talk about their new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout.

Together, they explore how lessons from baseball and softball translate into life skills young adults desperately need today — resilience, confidence, patience, empathy, and perspective — especially in a world shaped by social media pressure, comparison, burnout, and constant noise.

This conversation is for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone raising kids who feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure of themselves.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why youth sports teach failure better than school or society
• How pressure and comparison impact kids’ mental health
• What parents get wrong about success — and what matters more
• How to help kids build confidence without tying worth to performance
• Why everyday moments matter more than trophies or stats
• How to teach kids to block out noise, labels, and criticism
• What empathy, teamwork, and presence really look like in real life

About the Guests

Ken Davidoff is a longtime Major League Baseball journalist, former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, and an adjunct professor of journalism. He has covered professional sports for more than 30 years and now focuses on mentoring young adults through writing and education.

Dr. Harley A. Rotbart, also known as “Coach Harley,” is a nationally renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, speaker, and author. He has coached youth sports for decades and has written extensively on parenting, child development, and family life.

Resources & Links

• 📘 101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life
  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798765163009
• 🌐 Dr. Harley Rotbart: https://www.harleyrotbart.com
• 🌐 No Regrets Parenting: https://www.noregretsparenting.com
• 🐦 Ken Davidoff on X (Twitter): https://x.com/KenDavidoff
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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with DJ Raphi (Raphael Nathan), a global kids DJ, performer, and content creator whose music and movement-based videos have reached millions of families worldwide.

DJ Raphi shares his powerful journey from Johannesburg to Jerusalem — and now to stages across the U.S. — including his 2026 U.S. Tour with an upcoming Philadelphia stop. Together, they explore how dance became his universal language, why creative play is essential for kids’ emotional health, and how becoming a father of twins changed the way he creates content for children.

This conversation goes beyond entertainment, touching on grief, resilience, parenting, mental health, bullying, and the behind-the-scenes reality of being a family-focused content creator. DJ Raphi opens up about loss, motivation, discipline, and why movement helps kids (and adults) release anxiety and reconnect with joy.

If you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver looking for meaningful screen-friendly content — or someone who believes play is a powerful emotional tool — this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• DJ Raphi’s journey from South Africa to Israel to global stages
• How dance and movement act as a universal language
• Why kids absorb joy and learning differently than adults
• The role of music and movement in kids’ emotional regulation
• Parenting twins while building a global brand
• Preparing physically and mentally for a live tour
• Grief, resilience, and honoring his mother’s legacy
• Misconceptions about being a content creator for kids
• Why creative play isn’t extra — it’s essential

Links & Resources:

• DJ Raphi Official Website: https://djraphi.com
• DJ Raphi Tour Dates (including Philadelphia): https://djraphi.com/tour
• DJ Raphi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DJRaphi
• DJ Raphi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6n9tX2DJRaphi
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There’s a moment in parenting-usually somewhere between your baby’s first roll and their first fearless climb, when you realize your home isn’t as safe as you thought.

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Jessica D'Argenio Waller from Consumer Reports to break down what actually matters when it comes to babyproofing—without fear, guilt, or overwhelm.

Jessica shares behind-the-scenes insight from Consumer Reports’ newest testing on babyproofing products, including cabinet locks, safety gates, stove knob covers, and more. Together, they discuss how to think about safety room by room and age by age, why prevention matters more than reaction, and how parents can protect their kids without trying to bubble-wrap their lives.

This conversation is equal parts practical, reassuring, and empowering—and a must-listen for parents of babies and toddlers.

In this episode, we cover:

• When babyproofing should really begin (hint: earlier than crawling)
• The highest-risk rooms in your home for babies and toddlers
• What Consumer Reports testing revealed about common babyproofing products
• Low-cost, high-impact safety changes parents often overlook
• How to avoid the false sense of security that can come with babyproofing
• Why safety is about preparation—not perfection

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Consumer Reports Babyproofing Checklist:
  👉 https://www.consumerreports.org/babyproofing/babyproofing-checklist-baby-safety-guide-a3304634900/
• Explore Consumer Reports with my link:
  👉 www.CR.org/therunningwinemom
• Follow Jessica Dargenio Waller at Consumer Reports:
  👉 https://www.consumerreports.org/about-us/our-people/our-experts/jessica-dargenio-waller/

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In this powerful episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with journalist, filmmaker, and two-time breast cancer survivor Athena Jones for an honest conversation about early detection, self-advocacy, and the racial disparities Black women face in breast cancer outcomes.

Diagnosed twice before the age of 40, Athena shares how a baseline mammogram — offered years before standard screening guidelines — changed the course of her life. She opens up about navigating cancer while advancing her career, losing her mother, and learning to trust her body when something didn’t feel right.

Together, Samantha and Athena explore why breast cancer is often diagnosed younger in Black women, how systemic barriers impact early detection, and what “better” could look like in the future — including risk-based screening and emerging AI tools in healthcare.

This episode is a reminder to listen to your body, ask better questions, and never stop advocating for yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why early detection is critical — especially for women under 40
• How a baseline mammogram helped catch cancer at Stage 0
• The emotional and mental toll of a second breast cancer diagnosis
• Why breast cancer outcomes are worse for Black women — and why
• Barriers to screening: insurance, guidelines, bias, and access
• What self-advocacy in healthcare really looks like
• How community and support can change treatment decisions
• What gives hope for the future of breast cancer care

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Athena Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamathenajones
• Sisters’ Keepers Documentary (in production): https://www.sisterskeepersdoc.com
• Susan G. Komen Foundation: https://www.komen.org
• The Running Wine Mom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with author, media executive, and joy advocate Meaghan Murphy for a deeply honest and energizing conversation about motherhood, boundaries, mental health, and breast cancer prevention.

Meaghan shares her journey from anxiety and eating disorder recovery to becoming a leader in positive psychology and wellness. She opens up about her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after discovering a genetic cancer risk, why being your own health advocate matters, and how small daily practices like gratitude, movement, and joy can truly rewire your brain.

Together, Samantha and Meaghan talk about parenting teens, menopause, redefining fitness, setting boundaries without guilt, and what it really means to live a “fully charged life” — even when things feel hard.

This episode is a must-listen for moms, women navigating health decisions, and anyone craving more joy, clarity, and intention in everyday life.

Topics Covered

• Living a “fully charged life” without toxic positivity
• Setting boundaries and protecting your time
• Motherhood, teens, and letting go
• Fitness through menopause and body changes
• Gratitude as a science-backed mental health tool
• Breast cancer genetics, prevention, and advocacy
• What it means to be a breast cancer previvor
• Choosing joy on purpose — even on hard days

Guest Links

• Website: https://meaghanbmurphy.com
• Book: Your Fully Charged Life – https://meaghanbmurphy.com/book/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghanbmurphy
• Substack: https://meaghanbmurphy.substack.com

Host Links

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Robyn Roth, breast radiologist, mom of three, and the creator of The Boobie Docs.

Robyn joins the show on the release day of her children’s book, Everyone Has Boobies!, a heartwarming and humorous story designed to help families talk openly about bodies, anatomy, and breast health—without fear or shame.

Together, Samantha and Robyn explore how early body normalization protects kids later in life, why humor is such a powerful educational tool, and how parents can confidently guide conversations around anatomy, autonomy, and health. Robyn also opens up about motherhood, postpartum depression, misinformation on social media, and what it really means to reclaim your spark after becoming a parent.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why normalizing body parts early builds confidence and safety
• How humor helps break fear around breast health and cancer
• The personal story that inspired Everyone Has Boobies!
• How parents can talk to kids about anatomy without shame
• What most people misunderstand about breast cancer risk
• Navigating misinformation online as a medical professional
• Parenting, postpartum identity shifts, and rediscovering creativity

Resources & Links:

• 📘 Everyone Has Boobies! (Book): https://everyonehasboobies.com/
• 🌸 The Boobie Docs: https://theboobiedocs.com/
• 📸 Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobiedocs
• 🎧 Listen & Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Melissa Urban, co-creator of the Whole30, to talk about far more than food rules. Together, they unpack why January resets work, how busy moms can simplify Whole30 without burnout, and why boundaries—around food, family, and expectations—are the real key to long-term wellness.

Melissa shares her powerful personal journey from addiction recovery to wellness leadership, explains how Whole30 is a personalized experiment (not a diet), and walks listeners through how food freedom actually works in real life. This conversation is for moms who want clarity, confidence, and self-trust—not punishment or perfection.

What You’ll Learn

• Why Whole30 works as a reset, not a diet
• How to simplify Whole30 for busy moms
• Why January 5th is the official Whole30 start date
• How boundaries support health, parenting, and mental wellness
• The difference between “surviving” Whole30 and transforming your relationship with food
• How to move from restriction to food freedom
• Why motivation isn’t required to build lasting habits
• How Whole30 supports confidence, self-trust, and emotional regulation

Notable Quotes

Resources & Links

• 🌿 Whole30 Official Site: https://whole30.com
• 📅 January Whole30 Start Date: January 5
• 🧠 Melissa Urban on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissau
• 🍽 Whole30-Approved Brands Mentioned:
  • Primal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com
  • Tessemae’s: https://www.tessemaes.com
• 🌯 Whole30 at Chipotle: https://www.chipotle.com/whole30

Connect with the Host

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_
• Podcast: The Running Wine Mom

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