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

If this episode resonated, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs it — especially someone raising kids in a body-aware world.

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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
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Connect with the Host

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

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In today’s episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with legendary New York Times sports columnist and bestselling author Harvey Araton to celebrate the release of his new middle-grade novel, The Goal of the Game. Together, they explore youth sports culture, burnout, identity, pressure, and the pure joy behind why kids—and adults—play.

Harvey shares personal stories from his decades covering the Olympics, Wimbledon, the NBA, and iconic athletes like Michael Jordan, while also reflecting on his own playing days, parenting, and how writing for middle-grade readers reshaped his creative process.

If you’re raising a young athlete, navigating the youth sports world, or remembering why you fell in love with a game—this episode will hit home.

What We Cover

• Why Harvey shifted from journalism to middle-grade fiction
• The real purpose of youth sports (and how far culture has drifted)
• Overtraining, pressure, and the staggering dropout rate in youth sports
• How elite athletes shaped his understanding of talent and identity
• The moment Harvey shared live, on deadline, with his son during Michael Jordan’s final championship
• How adults can reclaim “play” in everyday life
• What he hopes kids (and parents) take from The Goal of the Game

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Harvey’s New Book

📘 The Goal of the Game (Middle Grade Novel)
A story about soccer, friendship, pressure, and finding joy again.
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Where to Find Harvey Araton: harveyaraton.com

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a parent, coach, or young athlete who might need the reminder: Play for the love of the game.
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