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

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

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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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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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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.
Follow Samantha on Instagram: @therunningwinemom_

In this powerful episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and personal development coach Andrea Owen for a deeply honest conversation about identity, motherhood, shame, sobriety, and what it truly means to live like you give a damn.

Andrea opens up about the moment she stopped living on autopilot, the bold moves that changed her life, how to navigate the inner critic, and why so many moms lose themselves in the survival mode of everyday parenting. Together, Samantha and Andrea explore relatable stories, hard truths, and the surprising beauty of choosing yourself—even when it feels impossible.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from your joy, burnt out, or quietly questioning your relationship with alcohol… this episode is a gentle but direct invitation to come home to yourself.

⭐ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE

• The moment Andrea realized she was done living on autopilot
• Why “knowing better” is different than “doing differently” (and how moms can bridge that gap)
• The boldest and hardest move from her book Live Like You Give a Damn
• How shame and self-sabotage show up uniquely in motherhood
• Relatable mom stories that reveal deeper emotional patterns
• How to quiet the inner critic during chaotic mom moments
• Why so many moms can’t identify their joy anymore—and how to rediscover it
• The culture of wine-mom humor vs. the reality of sober curiosity
• Andrea’s candid take on sobriety in motherhood
• How moms can model assertiveness, boundaries, and “making noise” for their kids
• The small daily shifts that create massive personal change
• The one thing Andrea hopes every listener will take from this episode

⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES

Learn more about Andrea Owen:
🔗 Website — https://andreaowen.com/
🔗 Books — https://andreaowen.com/books/
🔗 Live Like You Give a Damn — https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781649633668/livelikeyougiveadamn/
🔗 How to Stop Feeling Like Sht* — https://andreaowen.com/htsfyls/
🔗 52 Ways to Live a Kickass Life — https://andreaowen.com/books/
🔗 Speaking & Events — https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/andrea-owen/
🔗 Habits Course — https://andreaowen.com/habits-course/

Connect with Samantha:
🔗 Instagram — https://instagram.com/therunningwinemom
🔗 TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@therunningwinemom
🔗 Newsletter —https://substack.com/@therunningwinemom
🔗 Podcast Website — www.therunningwinemom.com

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If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need a reminder that she’s allowed to take up space, set boundaries, and rediscover her joy.
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In this jam-packed, practical, and surprisingly fun episode, Samantha sits down with functional nutritionist and inflammation specialist Christa Biegler for a deep—yet totally doable—conversation on staying healthy through the chaos of the holiday season.

Christa breaks down how stress really impacts the immune system, why digestion and cortisol can tank this time of year, and the small five-minutes-or-less habits that actually make a difference.

They dive into mouth taping, immunoglobulins, circadian rhythm disruption, seasonal foods, digestion hacks, electrolyte balance, PCOS inflammation links, and the realities of parenting in high-stress seasons.

By the end, you’ll walk away with realistic strategies, grounded science, and permission to simplify your health goals during the busiest time of year.

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode

Christa Biegler
• Website: https://www.christabiegler.com
• About Christa: https://www.christabiegler.com/about
• Book – The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B085DKC7Y6
• Podcast – The Less Stressed Life: https://www.lessstressedlife.com

Brands, Tools & Resources Discussed
• Ladder Fitness App: https://www.joinladder.com
• Davidson’s Organics Tea (Christmas Tea): https://www.davidsonstea.com
• Good Earth “Sweet & Spicy” Tea: https://www.goodearth.com
• Immunoglobulin supplement info (ImmunoLin®): https://www.enteranutritionals.com/immunolin
• Full-spectrum light therapy lamps: search “10,000 lux light” on Amazon
• Dead Sea / Epsom salts for recovery
• Mouth taping (first-aid/transport tape): typical medical-grade tapes on Amazon or pharmacy
• Electrolytes (high sodium + potassium options): LMNT, Redmond Re-Lyte, etc.

🧠 What We Cover (Timestamps)

Highlights include:

• Stress + immune function during the holidays
• Immunoglobulins and why support matters in cold/flu season
• Mouth taping for deeper sleep (and why it works)
• Supporting digestion when eating differently during the holidays
• Bitters, fennel, enzymes & after-dinner tea
• Cortisol spikes, exercise timing & helpful hacks
• The role of light exposure on hormone balance
• Reducing blue light + red light mode on your phone
• Eating seasonally for microbiome diversity
• Parenting overwhelm, reactivity, and energy drains
• Five-minute practices to regulate your nervous system
• Seasonal rhythms + giving yourself permission to rest

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with legendary footwear innovator Stuart Jenkins, founder and CEO of Blumaka and creator of Flex Footwear
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From running the Boston Marathon before there were mile markers to helping brands like HOKA, UGG, and Reebok transform the way we move, Stuart’s story is equal parts grit, vision, and innovation.

Samantha and Stuart swap stories about running, motherhood, and mindset—exploring what it takes to believe in an idea when no one else does. They dive deep into:

• How 94 companies said no before Reebok said yes
• The invention of air-cushioned soles before Nike Air
• Why sustainability and performance must coexist
• How Blumaka turns 85 percent recycled foam waste into insoles that outperform the originals
• What it meant for Oprah Winfrey to name Flex Footwear one of her Favorite Things of 2024
• And why every marathon—and every dream—starts with one brave step forward

It’s an inspiring, soulful, and surprisingly funny conversation about perseverance, purpose, and the simple joy of lacing up and moving forward.

Guest Links

• 🌍 Blumaka Website → https://blumaka.com CODE: TRWM

• 👟 Flex Footwear → https://fleksfootwear.com

• 📸 Follow Stuart Jenkins → @blumakaofficial

Host Links

• 🎙 The Running Wine Mom Podcast → Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• 🍷 Follow Samantha Cieslinski → Instagram @therunningwinemom_

• 💌 Join the Community → therunningwinemom.substack.com

Timestamps

00:00 Intro – Meet Stuart Jenkins
02:00 Wine, Whine & Win of the Week
08:30 Oprah’s Favorite Things Feature & the Power of Vision Boards
14:00 From Cattle Ranch to Olympic Trials Runner
25:00 Blumaka’s Mission: Turning Foam Waste into Performance Innovation
35:00 Why Ins oles Matter More Than You Think
41:00 What It Takes to Keep Going After 94 Rejections
52:00 Stuart’s Final Advice for Dreamers and Creators
54:30 Outro – “There Is No Finish Line.”

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