The Running Wine Mom

Is there something more beyond the endless loop of school pickups, folding laundry, and mental burnout? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom Podcast, host Samantha Selinski sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, co-CEO of Behold Retreats . Sarah guides luxury plant medicine retreats in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Portugal and has worked alongside co-CEO Danny Yepez with nearly 2,000 individuals—includin...

Becoming a mom changes a lot—including, for many of us, the relationship we have with our clothes, our bodies, and even the person staring back at us in the mirror. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Jamie Lewin, an FIT-trained designer who has worked with major fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Armani, J.Crew, and Gap and is now the founder of Vetted, a style gu...

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 gener...

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 bus...

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,...

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 Adu...

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 convers...

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...

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 beginnin...

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...

Can wine teach us something about parenting—and about life? This week on The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with author, former Hollywood publicist, and Moët Hennessy executive Danielle Frank to discuss career pivots, resilience, luxury branding, and why humor might be one of the greatest parenting tools of all. Although Danielle isn't a parent herself, her bestselling book, A Wine Lover's G...

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 mater...

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 i...

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...

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 t...

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 caregivin...

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 Educatio...

What actually happens to returned baby gear? Most parents assume it goes right back on the shelf. But according to Ben Norment, founder and CEO of Stork Exchange , that’s usually not the case. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Ben to talk about the hidden world of open-box baby gear, how major brands handle returns, and why recommerce is becoming one of the smartest...

What if the best restaurant in your area… wasn’t a restaurant at all? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with identical twin chefs Stephen and Nicolas Servis, founders of Servis Events — a Bucks County-based private chef and farm-to-table dining experience that brings high-end, seasonal meals directly into your home. Recorded on-site at their family Airbnb, Rocking Horse A...

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, infertility, and what she calls “soul friction”—that tension between the life you expected and the life you’re actually living. Kendall shares her journey through fertility...

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 Sports Events at VisitPITTSBURGH and leader of SportsPITTSBURGH, the team behind the 2026 NFL Draft. They break down what “sports tourism” really means (without the corporate jar...

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 what it took to rebuild after addiction. Jason shares his journey through fame, substance abuse, and recovery, including the moment that changed everything for him. He opens...

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 really means to manage stress, build confidence, and move forward when life feels overwhelming. From burnout and mom guilt to confidence and mindset shifts, this conversatio...

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 The Peaceful Sleeper, to break down what’s actually true about newborn sleep, toddler sleep struggles, and big kid bedtime battles. From the reality of the fourth trimester to...

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 how we show up? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with parenting coach Dr. Cam Caswell to break down what’s really happening in the teen brain—and how...