Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In Episode 14 of Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles, Stephanie shares the deeply personal birth stories of her three daughters—Peyton, Piper, and Maddie Jo—and the life lessons that came with each one. From a planned water birth at a birthing center, to a labor that nearly ended in the car, to an Easter morning delivery of a rare baby born en caul,...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. Ever wondered what it really means to restore yourself — not just rest?  Spoiler: it's about feeling alive, recharged, and truly connected to the people you love. Welcome to the first episode of our brand new Travel Series on Champagne Smiles and Magical Miles! Recorded live from the property, host Stephanie Parks takes you straight to the white...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. It's 2am. You're wide awake, soaking wet, anxious about everything and nothing. Your body doesn't feel like yours anymore. And you have no idea why. This episode is for you. Stephanie Parks gets honest about her perimenopause journey — the symptoms that blindsided her, the dinner conversation that changed everything, and the labs, suppl...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. If you've been listening since the beginning, you know this one has been coming. I teased it in Episode 2. I mentioned it again in Episode 6. And today we finally go there — the whole story, nothing left out. Last episode I told you things I had never said out loud before — about cheerleading weigh-ins, about Ipecac, about a lifelong complicated...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. For years, Stephanie Parks believed a number on the scale had the power to define her worth. In this deeply personal episode of Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles , Stephanie shares the honest story behind her lifelong relationship with body image. From childhood comments and relentless dieting to the quiet struggles with disordered eating, she open...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. this quick and hilarious 4-minute bonus episode, I’m joined by my favorite 5th grader, Maddie Jo, for a rapid-fire round of Would You Rather – 5th Grade Edition. We’re talking school lunches vs. recess, group projects vs. solo work, fashion trends, friendships, and the very serious life decisions only a 5th grader can make. Maddie answers with confide...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this episode, Stephanie is joined by special guests from her runDisney circle to share their experiences, insights, and favorite moments from race weekends. Together, they walk through what makes runDisney events so unique — from the excitement of registration and race planning to the energy of race morning and the emotion of crossing the finish li...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. This week, Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles gets a full Maddie Jo Takeover — and she’s officially in the host seat! 🎤💖 Maddie Jo flips the script and interviews her mom about what it was really like growing up, from being shy or outgoing in school to moving to a new school and learning how to find confidence and courage along the way. With curio...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this heartwarming episode of "Champagne Smiles and Magical Miles," host Stephanie welcomes her favorite fifth grader, Maddie Jo Parks, to discuss the joys and challenges of being a young girl today. They share laughs over jokes, talk about school uniforms, and explore the importance of confidence and friendship. Maddie Jo shares her thoug...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie Parks shares her inspiring journey from a sedentary pandemic lifestyle to becoming a four-time Dopey Challenge finisher and passionate Run Disney community member. Starting with a chance encounter at Disney in 2019 where she discovered the Run Disney community, Stephanie's story takes us through the challenges...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this special New Year’s Eve episode, host Stephanie Parks is joined by her daughters, Peyton and Piper, to continue a cherished family tradition—pausing to reflect on the year behind them. Together, they share favorite memories, proud moments, and lessons learned through both challenges and change. The conversation centers on gratitude, personal gr...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this follow-up to our traditions conversation, Stephanie reflects on Christmas with her girls and the quiet moments that mattered most — pajamas around the tree, opening one gift at a time, and a simple comment that changed everything: “We should call each other more.” This episode explores how traditions evolve as kids grow, why presence often mat...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. What happens when the traditions you create ripple farther than you ever imagined? Stephanie had Episode 3 completely planned — a running story, an outline, everything ready to go. But then a friend reached out and shared something unexpected… and everything shifted. In this episode, Stephanie shares the heart behind a tradition that began as a simple...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. Stephanie opens up about the real reason this podcast exists: purpose, connection, courage, and choosing joy on purpose. In this heartfelt episode, she shares the story of meeting a stranger at the Cowboys–Chiefs game, the moment with her daughter that pushed her forward, and why she wanted a space to go deeper than captions and DMs. This episode also...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. In this first episode, Stephanie opens the door and invites listeners into her world — her story, her experiences, and the moments that shaped who she is today. This warm introduction gives listeners a true sense of her voice, her heart, and the perspective she brings to the microphone. You’ll learn what lights her up, the places she finds meaning, th...