The Running Wine Mom

From Filmmaker to Honest Mum: How Vicki Broadbent Built a Global Brand While Raising Three KidsWhat happens when an award-winning filmmaker becomes one of the world's first parenting bloggers?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Vicki Broadbent, creator of Honest Mum, author of The Working Mom (formerly Mumboss in the UK), television personality, and advocate for maternal rights.Vicki shares her journey from directing films and television to becoming one of the UK's o

Kids Skincare, Sunscreen & the Truth About Sephora Routines with Dr. Angela CaseySkincare has become a full-blown trend among kids and tweens, but how much of it is actually helping—and how much could be causing harm?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and Bright Girl founder Dr. Angela Casey to separate fact from fiction when it comes to youth skincare. From the rise of "Sephora Kids" to sunscreen myths, acne struggles, and buildi

From Mom Hack to Shark Tank: Beth Benike's Journey with Busy BabyWhat happens when a frustrated mom decides there has to be a better way?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with entrepreneur, veteran, and Busy Baby founder Beth Benike. What started as a simple solution to keep toys off the restaurant floor turned into a patented product line, a successful business, and an appearance on Shark Tank.Beth shares the real story behind Busy Baby, from inventing her first protot

What if the secret to fewer power struggles, better behavior, and a stronger connection with your child isn't another parenting hack—but play?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with licensed therapist, registered play therapist, professor, podcast host, and author Dr. Kim Van Dusen to discuss her new book, Parenting Through Play. Together, they unpack why play is one of the most overlooked parenting tools, how it helps children communicate emotions, and practical ways pa

This week on The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan for an honest conversation about motherhood, caregiving, burnout, love, and the invisible mental load women carry every single day. Annabel shares the inspiration behind her newest novel, Dolly All the Time — a story about a single mom juggling work, family, financial stress, and caregiving while slowly learning how to stop carrying everything alone. Samantha and Annabel dive into the “c

What actually is homeopathy — and why are so many parents curious about it right now?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with homeopath and educator Marcus Fernandez to talk about natural healing, parenting instincts, nervous system overload, and how families can feel more confident navigating everyday illnesses.Marcus is the founder of the Center for Homeopathic Education and creator of Homeopathy at Home , a program designed to help families use homeopathy in practical,