Episodes

Motherhood, Identity Shifts & “Soul Friction” with Kendall Mariah
April 28, 2026

Motherhood, Identity Shifts & “Soul Friction” with Kendall Mariah

What happens when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with author and creator Kendall Mariah to talk about the reality of motherhood, identity shifts...
Why the 2026 NFL Draft Is Pittsburgh’s Moment (And What It Means for Families)
April 21, 2026

Why the 2026 NFL Draft Is Pittsburgh’s Moment (And What It Means for Families)

What does it actually take to bring one of the biggest sporting events in the world to a city—and why is now Pittsburgh’s turn?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Jim Britt, Vice President of Spor...
From Laguna Beach to Sobriety: Jason Wahler on Addiction, Fatherhood & Starting Over
April 14, 2026

From Laguna Beach to Sobriety: Jason Wahler on Addiction, Fatherhood & Starting Over

What happens after the cameras stop rolling?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Jason Wahler—known from Laguna Beach and The Hills—to talk about what life really looked like behind the scenes, and...
When Life Happens: Mindset Shifts That Actually Work | Dr. Rachel Goldman
April 7, 2026

When Life Happens: Mindset Shifts That Actually Work | Dr. Rachel Goldman

What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of When Life Happens, to talk about what it...
Sleep Training Without the Guilt l The Peaceful Sleeper
March 31, 2026

Sleep Training Without the Guilt l The Peaceful Sleeper

Sleep training has become one of the most controversial topics in modern motherhood—and for many moms, one of the most overwhelming.In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Chrissy Lawler, founder of T...
How to Stay Connected with Your Teen (Without Power Struggles)
March 24, 2026

How to Stay Connected with Your Teen (Without Power Struggles)

Parenting teens can feel like everything changes overnight—communication shuts down, emotions run high, and connection feels harder than ever. But what if the teen years aren’t about losing influence… they’re about changing h...
How the Vinoperte App Helps You Choose the Right Wine Every Time
March 17, 2026

How the Vinoperte App Helps You Choose the Right Wine Every Time

Have you ever opened a wine list at a restaurant and instantly felt overwhelmed?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom podcast, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Emily Buckley, founder of the Vinoperte app, the morning afte...
Mom Creators & Brand Deals with Chelsea Clark
March 10, 2026

Mom Creators & Brand Deals with Chelsea Clark

What actually happens behind the scenes when brands choose influencers?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Chelsea Clark, founder of Momfluence, a platform connecting brands with thousa...
How Moms Can Use AI to Lighten the Invisible Load of Motherhood
March 3, 2026

How Moms Can Use AI to Lighten the Invisible Load of Motherhood

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...
Celebrity Makeup Artist Stephanie Powers on Ms. Rachel, Motherhood & Confidence
Feb. 24, 2026

Celebrity Makeup Artist Stephanie Powers on Ms. Rachel, Motherhood & Confidence

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...
Women’s Running, Hormones & Cortisol: How to Train Without Burnout | Dr. Hailey Parker
Feb. 17, 2026

Women’s Running, Hormones & Cortisol: How to Train Without Burnout | Dr. Hailey Parker

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. Hailey Parker of VUIM Clinic to talk about women’s ...
How Sports Teach Kids Resilience and Confidence | Lessons from the Dugout
Feb. 10, 2026

How Sports Teach Kids Resilience and Confidence | Lessons from the Dugout

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. Rot...
How DJ Raphi Uses Music & Movement to Support Kids’ Emotional Health
Feb. 3, 2026

How DJ Raphi Uses Music & Movement to Support Kids’ Emotional Health

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 w...
Babyproofing Without the Panic: What Parents Actually Need to Know
Jan. 27, 2026

Babyproofing Without the Panic: What Parents Actually Need to Know

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 Cieslins...
Early Detection Saves Lives: Athena Jones on Breast Cancer, Advocacy & Being Heard
Jan. 20, 2026

Early Detection Saves Lives: Athena Jones on Breast Cancer, Advocacy & Being Heard

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...
Living a Fully Charged Life: Joy, Boundaries & Breast Cancer Prevention with Meaghan Murphy
Jan. 13, 2026

Living a Fully Charged Life: Joy, Boundaries & Breast Cancer Prevention with Meaghan Murphy

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 he...
Everyone Has Boobies: Raising Body-Confident Kids with Dr. Robyn Roth
Jan. 6, 2026

Everyone Has Boobies: Raising Body-Confident Kids with Dr. Robyn Roth

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,...
Whole30, Boundaries & Food Freedom with Melissa Urban
Dec. 30, 2025

Whole30, Boundaries & Food Freedom with Melissa Urban

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 si...
The Goal of the Game: Harvey Araton on Youth Sports, Pressure & Purpose
Dec. 16, 2025

The Goal of the Game: Harvey Araton on Youth Sports, Pressure & Purpose

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. ...
Living Like You Give a Damn with Andrea Owen
Dec. 9, 2025

Living Like You Give a Damn with Andrea Owen

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, a...
How Stress, Inflammation & Circadian Rhythm Affect Your Health During the Holidays (with Functional Nutritionist Christa Biegler)
Dec. 2, 2025

How Stress, Inflammation & Circadian Rhythm Affect Your Health During the Holidays (with Functional Nutritionist Christa Biegler)

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 th...
From Running Shoes to Radical Sustainability: How Blumaka’s Stuart Jenkins Is Reinventing Performance and Purpose
Nov. 25, 2025

From Running Shoes to Radical Sustainability: How Blumaka’s Stuart Jenkins Is Reinventing Performance and Purpose

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 . From running the Boston Marathon before there ...
The Mom Chat: Motherhood, Mental Health & Rediscovery
Nov. 18, 2025

The Mom Chat: Motherhood, Mental Health & Rediscovery

Host: Samantha Cieslinski Guest: https://www.themomchattherapy.com/ | Founder of https://www.themomchattherapy.com/about?utm_source=chatgpt.comMotherhood changes everything — your schedule, your identity, your emotions, and sometimes, your...
How Frownies’ Fifth-Generation CEO Balances Beauty, Business, and Motherhood
Nov. 4, 2025

How Frownies’ Fifth-Generation CEO Balances Beauty, Business, and Motherhood

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Helen Morrison, the fifth-generation CEO of Frownies, a 130-year-old, women-led skincare brand built on legacy, simplicity, and authenticityHelen shares her jou...