The Running Wine Mom

Samantha Cieslinski
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The Running Wine Mom is a motherhood podcast for ambitious, busy moms navigating parenting, mental health, fitness, and identity beyond “just mom.” Hosted by Samantha Cieslinski, this parenting podcast features real conversations about motherhood, women’s wellness, emotional regulation, body image, burnout, performance mindset, and the mental load of modern mom life. Each week you’ll hear solo episodes and in-depth interviews with athletes, psychologists, authors, and experts on topics like: • mental health for moms • parenting in the digital age • women’s hormone health • fitness and running after kids • high-achieving working moms • resilience, confidence, and self-trust • navigating marriage, ambition, and motherhood Whether you're a working mom, stay-at-home mom, athlete mom, or simply trying to stay strong in the chaos of raising kids — this mom podcast is your space. Listen on your run, during school pickup, or with a glass of wine after bedtime. Motherhood. Mental strength. Real conversations.

  1. 4d ago

    Generational Healing: Breaking Family Patterns & Rewriting What Our Kids Inherit with Dr. Shainna Ali

    Dr. Shainna Ali: mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and bestselling author of The Self-Love Workbook — joins Samantha to talk about her newest book, Generational Healing: Shifting Patterns, Creating Change. In this conversation, Dr. Shainna shares the real clinical definition of self-love ("the practice of accepting, caring for, and intending to yourself"), why parenthood reawakens generational patterns and why that isn't backsliding, her own story of living with undiagnosed childhood anxiety, and the rushing pattern she traced back through her Guyanese heritage — and how she now answers it with "I am safe now." They also get into the practical stuff: what to do when you have zero bandwidth (surviving is the healing), why boundaries are gates with key codes rather than walls, why the book never asks anyone to forgive or reconcile, what it means that you are already an ancestor, how to reparent yourself while actively parenting your kids, and how to tell mom burnout apart from just being tired. She closes with the book's final line — "the radiance was always within you" — and one thing to do differently at the dinner table tonight. Links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Shainna Ali's website: https://drshainna.com/Pre-order Generational Healing: Shifting Patterns, Creating Change on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646048989/ref=as_li_ss_tlThe Mental Wellness Practice Podcast: https://drshainna.com/thementalwellnesspracticepodcastFollow Dr. Shainna on Instagram: @drshainnaNew episodes of The Running Wine Mom drop every Tuesday. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

    Generational Healing: Breaking Family Patterns & Rewriting What Our Kids Inherit with Dr. Shainna Ali

  2. Sep 29

    Making Local Businesses Seen with Danielle Gannon

    What makes people remember a local business? It’s not just a great product, a polished Instagram feed, or the perfect logo. It’s the story—and the person behind it. On this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Danielle Gannon, the storyteller and entrepreneur behind Local Spotlight with Danielle and DG Media Relations, to talk about what it really takes to make a business—and the people behind it—feel seen. Danielle’s career didn’t follow a straight line. After spending more than a decade co-owning a natural food market, she discovered how much she loved meeting local business owners, visiting their spaces, and sharing their stories. When the world shut down in 2020, she took Local Spotlight on the road, highlighting businesses that needed visibility and community support. What began as a passion project eventually evolved into PR, marketing, branding, social media, event planning, and DG Media Relations.  But this conversation goes far beyond marketing. Samantha and Danielle talk about why relationships still matter in an increasingly digital world, and why Danielle believes face-to-face connection can create something that a perfectly curated online presence simply can’t replicate. They also get into the pressure so many women and entrepreneurs put on themselves to do everything. Danielle shares why knowing your strengths—and paying someone else to handle the things outside those strengths—can be one of the smartest decisions you make in business and life. The same lesson applies to motherhood: sometimes outsourcing the groceries, cleaning, or another task is exactly what creates room for what matters most.  And in a world increasingly filled with AI-generated content? Danielle believes authenticity becomes even more valuable. She and Samantha discuss using AI as a tool without allowing efficiency to replace creativity, personality, and real human connection. Magic-episode-01 (4) In this episode: How Local Spotlight with Danielle beganDanielle’s transition from business owner to media and PR entrepreneurWhy every local business has a story worth tellingThe biggest storytelling mistake small business owners makeHow to identify what makes your brand differentWhy business owners shouldn’t try to do everything themselvesMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and learning to outsourceWhy in-person connection still mattersReinventing yourself and trusting your gutTaking action before you feel completely readyAI, authenticity, and the future of contentPreventing burnout when you’re always “on”Why Danielle believes Bucks County is such a special place for entrepreneursHer advice for women afraid to pursue an idea Danielle’s approach to storytelling comes down to something beautifully simple: people want to be heard and recognized. Every business has a unique story, and finding the right way to tell it can help attract the people it was meant to reach.  And for the woman who has been sitting on an idea because she’s afraid to begin? Danielle’s message is to go for it. You won’t know where an idea can take you unless you’re willing to start.  Connect with Danielle:Instagram: @localspotlightwithdanielle Connect with Samantha:Instagram: @therunningwinemom_ Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with a woman, entrepreneur, or small business owner who needs a reminder that their story deserves to be seen.

    Making Local Businesses Seen with Danielle Gannon

  3. Sep 15

    Back-to-School Safety Tips Every Parent Needs with Cathy Pedrayes

    Cathy Pedrayes, TikTok’s “Mom Friend” and author of The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security, returns to The Running Wine Mom with practical back-to-school safety tips every parent can use without adding more fear to the school-year chaos. Host Samantha Cieslinski and Cathy talk about safer first-day photos, personalized backpacks, school data privacy, cyberattacks, phishing attempts, group chats, Snapchat, location sharing, and the one habit Cathy says matters most: keeping honest conversations open with your kids. In this episode, you’ll learn: What not to reveal in first-day-of-school photos, including names, schools, birthdays, and other identifying details.How to think about personalized backpacks and lunchboxes based on your child’s age, routine, and level of supervision.What parents should know about school apps, portals, school-issued devices, passwords, and two-factor authentication.How school cyberattacks can create follow-up phishing risks for families, and why unexpected school texts and links deserve a second look.Why every additional app can create new privacy, security, and social risks for kids.How a “no trouble for telling the truth and asking for help” approach can keep kids talking when something goes wrong online. Episode chapters 00:00 ,  Welcome back, Cathy Pedrayes00:59 ,  First-day-of-school photos: what not to post online03:47 ,  Are personalized backpacks with kids’ names safe?05:34 ,  School data privacy: apps, portals, and school-issued devices07:21 ,  School cyberattacks and ransomware: what parents should do11:55 ,  School group chats, Snapchat, and location sharing16:25 ,  Cathy’s most important back-to-school safety takeaway19:07 ,  Where to find Cathy Links and resources Cathy Pedrayes: Follow @cathypedrayes on TikTok and Instagram.The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and SecurityCISA K–12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource PackageEpisode 75: How to Stay Safe Online in a Digital WorldThe Running Wine Mom on Apple PodcastsSamantha Cieslinski: Follow @therunningwinemom_ on Instagram. If this episode helped you, share it with a mom who needs to hear it, subscribe to The Running Wine Mom, and leave a review. You are strong, you are capable, and you are amazing. Cheers!

    Back-to-School Safety Tips Every Parent Needs with Cathy Pedrayes

  4. Sep 8

    Big Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray on the Chaos, Guilt & Humor of Modern Motherhood

    Motherhood can be beautiful, hilarious, lonely, exhausting—and sometimes all of those things before breakfast. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Caitlin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting, for a funny and refreshingly real conversation about what motherhood actually looks like when you stop trying to make it look perfect. Caitlin shares how Big Time Adulting began during one of the hardest seasons of her life, when her oldest son was undergoing treatment for leukemia while she was raising a toddler and pregnant with her third child. Writing became an outlet, humor became a coping mechanism, and eventually her willingness to say the things mothers weren't always saying publicly became a community of more than a million followers.  Samantha and Caitlin dig into the loneliness of early motherhood...even when you're never physically alone, and why the demands don't necessarily disappear as kids get older. The sleepless baby years may end, but they're often replaced by activity schedules, youth sports, decision fatigue, and the feeling that family life has become one endless sprint.  They also talk about mom guilt, social media's influence on parenting, the pressure to create a picture-perfect childhood, and why Caitlin tries to tune out the competitive side of modern parenting. And, of course, there are plenty of laughs along the way: from aggressively shaken margaritas and considering "leaving your family" during a meltdown to the unexpected luxury of simply sitting down. In This Episode, We Talk About:  How Caitlin Murray created Big Time Adulting  Her son's leukemia diagnosis and the role writing played during treatment  Why humor can be such a powerful coping mechanism  The loneliness and isolation of early motherhood  Why motherhood can feel like living life on autopilot  Mom guilt and learning to trust yourself as a parent  Instagram, Pinterest and the pressure to make motherhood look perfect  The mental load and never-ending "open tabs" in a mom's brain  Youth sports, overscheduling and the pressure to optimize childhood  What changes as kids move from babies and toddlers into the tween years  Caitlin's experience becoming recognizable in public  Why sitting down now qualifies as a luxury  What it means to live a life that's "well-adulted" One of Caitlin's most meaningful reminders from the conversation? Even though every parent gets things wrong, you know your children better than anyone else-and you're the parent they need.  Connect with Caitlin Murray Follow Caitlin on Instagram — @bigtimeadulting Read more from Big Time Adulting Listen to Big Time Adulting Podcast Connect with The Running Wine Mom Follow Samantha on Instagram — @therunningwinemom_ Visit The Running Wine Mom If this episode made you feel seen, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she isn't the only one trying to keep all those tabs open.

    Big Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray on the Chaos, Guilt & Humor of Modern Motherhood

  5. Sep 1

    Financial Wellness for Women: Money, Marriage & Building Wealth with Hayley Dickson, CFP

    Financial Wellness for Women: Money, Marriage & Building Wealth with Hayley Dickson, CFP® What if financial freedom has less to do with hitting a magic number—and more about finally feeling clear and confident about your money? This week on The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Hayley Dickson, CFP, CEO and Founder of RIPPL Wealth Management, for a refreshingly honest conversation about money, financial wellness, marriage, motherhood, and building a life you actually want to live. Hayley shares how she walked away from a successful six-figure career in entertainment, trusted her intuition, and ultimately became the fastest-growing advisor in Northwestern Mutual’s history before launching RIPPL Wealth Management. But this isn't your typical conversation about cutting lattes and sticking to a monthly budget. In fact, Hayley hates monthly budgets. Instead, she introduces her concept of a “planning budget”—deciding how much of your annual income will go toward growing your net worth and achieving your goals first, then giving yourself permission to enjoy what’s left. Samantha and Hayley also get into the emotional side of money: why successful women can still feel embarrassed about what they don't know, why financial wellness belongs in the same conversation as physical and mental health, and why women—especially stay-at-home moms—need to understand their household finances even when their partner traditionally handles the money. In this episode, we talk about: Why Hayley left a successful entertainment career to completely reinvent herself in financeWhy money remains one of our biggest cultural taboosThe shame and comparison that keep women from asking financial questionsWhat being a “financial life designer” actually meansWhy financial wellness can affect our mental health, relationships, and overall well-beingFinancial independence for women and stay-at-home parentsWhy Hayley prefers the idea of becoming “work optional” instead of simply retiringEstate planning, life insurance, 529 plans, and preparing financially for your familyTax diversification and the difference between pre-tax and Roth retirement savingsHow sophisticated investment strategies are becoming more accessible to everyday wealth buildersPrenups, postnups, marriage, and protecting yourself financiallyWhether couples should combine finances or use a “yours, mine, and ours” systemWhy having a shared financial vision matters more than exactly how your bank accounts are structuredThe “middle bucket” Hayley often sees missing from people's financial livesWhy Hayley hates traditional monthly budgetsHer planning budget approach to saving, investing, and spending without guiltWhy travel is the money splurge Hayley will never regretHayley defines financial freedom as having clarity, confidence, and peace in your money choices. And perhaps the biggest takeaway from this conversation is that you don't need to wait until you're wealthy to start feeling financially empowered. You just have to start. Hayley is offering listeners a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one Life Design & Wealth Strategy Session (a $500 value). Simply mention this episode when you reach out to rippl@nm.com to reserve your spot. Learn more about Hayley and how she can help elevate your finances on rippl.nm.com. Connect with Hayley Dickson RIPPL Wealth Management: https://rippl.nm.com/ Hayley Dickson on Instagram: @hayleywdickson Hayley Dickson on LinkedIn: Search Hayley Dickson, CFP® Connect with The Running Wine Mom Follow Samantha on Instagram: @therunningwinemom_ Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode made you think differently about money, send it to a friend who needs to hear it. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

    Financial Wellness for Women: Money, Marriage & Building Wealth with Hayley Dickson, CFP

  6. Aug 11

    Chanel Valentine Haynes: Embracing Her Legacy While Building Her Own

    What happens when the world thinks it knows who you are before you’ve had the chance to define yourself? This week, Samantha sits down with Chanel Valentine Haynes—entrepreneur, creator, mother, founder of Mom for Life, and daughter of hip-hop icon Nelly—for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, relationships, ambition, and becoming the woman you were always meant to be. Chanel opens up about growing up in the public eye and the pressure that came with having a famous last name. She shares how navigating a private school environment where she often felt different shaped her confidence and sense of self., why motherhood completely shifted her perspective on relationships, and what she’s learned about giving both herself and the people she loves room to grow. They also get into something so many women wrestle with: Can we be ambitious and independent while still wanting softness, love, luxury, family, and support? For Chanel, the answer is yes—but she’s also learning that having it all doesn’t mean doing it all. In this episode: Growing up as Nelly’s daughter and building her legacyThe unexpected impact of fame and visibility on Chanel’s self-esteemDating when you have to question someone’s intentionsWhy Chanel’s views on relationships changed after motherhoodThe difference between “settling” and allowing your partner room to growHow motherhood helped Chanel slow down and become more intentionalEntrepreneurship, ambition, and avoiding burnoutWhy women shouldn’t have to choose between softness and successLearning to accept help instead of always doing everything yourselfThe childhood experiences that shaped Chanel’s instinct to nurtureWhy she created the Mom for Life platformGiving our parents grace when we finally understand how young they wereWhat Chanel hopes her younger self would think of the woman she is todayChanel’s story is a reminder that you can appreciate where you came from without allowing it to define where you’re going. You can be a mother and an entrepreneur. Soft and ambitious. Independent and supported. You can evolve without apologizing for the woman you’re becoming. Connect with Chanel Instagram: @thelifeofvalentine_Mom for Life Podcast on Instagram: @momforlifepodcastFacebook: The Life of Valentine Connect with Samantha Instagram: @therunningwinemom_Website: The Running Wine Mom Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this conversation resonated with you, share it with another woman who needs the reminder that she doesn’t have to fit into just one box.

    Chanel Valentine Haynes: Embracing Her Legacy While Building Her Own

  7. Aug 4

    Mama Nurse Tina on Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding & the Truth About Postpartum

    What if preparing for birth isn’t just about creating the perfect birth plan—but knowing how to advocate for yourself when the plan changes? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Mama Nurse Tina, labor and delivery nurse, mom of four, certified breastfeeding specialist, and the hilarious, unfiltered voice behind a community of more than 1.5 million people. After beginning her nursing career in emergency medicine, Tina found her calling in labor and delivery. Now, she uses her experience inside the delivery room to help parents feel informed, empowered, and a little less terrified about birth and postpartum life. Tina explains why birth trauma isn’t always connected to a major medical emergency. Sometimes, it comes from feeling left out of decisions, unheard, or like birth happened to you instead of with you. Samantha and Tina also dig into the misinformation expecting parents encounter online—from vitamin K to gestational diabetes testing—and why your social media feed shouldn’t replace conversations with a trusted healthcare provider. Then there’s postpartum. Tina believes parents should prepare for postpartum just as much—if not more—than they prepare for birth. They talk honestly about breastfeeding struggles, accepting help, mesh underwear, peri bottles, sore nipples, hospital bags, sleepless nights, and why motherhood rarely looks like the curated version we see online. And because this is The Running Wine Mom, there are plenty of laughs along the way. In This Episode: Why Tina left emergency nursing for labor and deliveryHow humor can help during stressful medical experiencesWhy rigid birth plans can sometimes contribute to disappointment or traumaThe connection between communication and birth traumaHow to advocate for yourself during labor and deliveryWhy your birth support person mattersPregnancy misinformation on social mediaVitamin K and gestational diabetes testing misinformationThe realities of an overwhelmed maternity healthcare systemWhy postpartum deserves as much preparation as childbirthHow to actually help a new momWhy breastfeeding being “natural” doesn’t mean it’s easyThe breastfeeding expectations that leave new moms feeling defeatedWhy we need to talk about the messy physical realities of postpartum recoveryTina’s must-have hospital bag itemWhat your perineum deserves after childbirthThe one book Tina recommends to expecting parentsAnd yes… what really happens to your body during laborOne of the Biggest Takeaways You don’t need to control every detail of your birth to feel empowered by it. Information matters. Communication matters. Having people around you who understand your wishes matters. And when postpartum arrives? Let people help you. If someone asks what coffee you want, give them the order. If they offer to hold the baby while you sleep, hand over the baby. You were never supposed to do all of this alone. Connect With Mama Nurse Tina Find Tina and her pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum resources at Bump to Latch. Follow her on social media: @mama_nurse_tina Connect With The Running Wine Mom Follow The Running Wine Mom on Instagram: @therunningwinemom_ Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with an expecting parent, new mom, or anyone who needs a reminder that the messy parts of motherhood deserve to be talked about, too. Medical note: This episode is for education and conversation and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about questions related to your pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, or your baby’s care.

    Mama Nurse Tina on Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding & the Truth About Postpartum

  8. Jul 7

    How Wonder is Solving the 5:30 PM Dinner Panic for Moms

    Every parent knows the feeling. It's 5:30 PM, everyone wants something different for dinner, and you're already exhausted from the day. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Courtney Lawrie, Chief Operating Officer at Wonder, to explore how one company is reimagining family mealtime. From her years helping build Wayfair into a household name to now leading operations at one of the fastest-growing food technology companies, Courtney shares why dinner has become one of the biggest sources of stress for families—and how Wonder hopes to change that.  The conversation dives into the psychology behind dinner decisions, the mental load moms carry every evening, Wonder's expansion into Yardley, PA, and why convenience doesn't have to mean sacrificing quality or family connection. Whether you're a busy parent, a foodie, or simply curious about the future of dining, this episode offers an inside look at the company changing how families gather around the table. In This Episode You'll Learn  What Wonder is—and why it's much more than another food delivery app  How Wonder lets families order from multiple restaurants in one delivery  Why Courtney left Wayfair to help build Wonder  The hidden mental load behind planning dinner every night  How Wonder selected Yardley for expansion  The role celebrity chefs play in suburban dining  Why convenience can actually create more family connection  Marc Lore's leadership advice that changed Courtney's career  How Wonder uses customer psychology to shape the dining experience  Courtney's favorite Wonder meals (including a surprising dessert!)  The future of food delivery and the "Super App for Mealtime" Mentioned in This Episode  Wonder  Yardley, Pennsylvania  Bobby Flay Steak  Michael Symon  Marc Lore  Wayfair Connect with Courtney Lawrie  LinkedIn  Wonder on Instagram  Wonder App Connect with Samantha 🌐 Website: https://therunningwinemom.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_ 🎙️ Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts.

    How Wonder is Solving the 5:30 PM Dinner Panic for Moms
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The Running Wine Mom is a motherhood podcast for ambitious, busy moms navigating parenting, mental health, fitness, and identity beyond “just mom.” Hosted by Samantha Cieslinski, this parenting podcast features real conversations about motherhood, women’s wellness, emotional regulation, body image, burnout, performance mindset, and the mental load of modern mom life. Each week you’ll hear solo episodes and in-depth interviews with athletes, psychologists, authors, and experts on topics like: • mental health for moms • parenting in the digital age • women’s hormone health • fitness and running after kids • high-achieving working moms • resilience, confidence, and self-trust • navigating marriage, ambition, and motherhood Whether you're a working mom, stay-at-home mom, athlete mom, or simply trying to stay strong in the chaos of raising kids — this mom podcast is your space. Listen on your run, during school pickup, or with a glass of wine after bedtime. Motherhood. Mental strength. Real conversations.

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  • Creator
    Samantha Cieslinski
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Samantha Cieslinski
  • Show Website
    The Running Wine Mom

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