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 hormones, stress, cortisol, nutrition, and why pushing harder is not always the answer.

They discuss:

• How overtraining impacts cortisol and fat storage
• Why rest is critical for female athletes
• The hormonal effects of under-fueling
• How menstrual cycles influence energy and recovery
• What acupuncture and cupping actually do for the nervous system
• How Eastern medicine blends with modern healthcare
• The difference between symptom care and root healing

Whether you’re training for a marathon, navigating midlife hormonal shifts, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode reframes what strength and longevity really mean.

Your body is not working against you. It’s communicating with you.

Guest Information

Dr. Hailey Parker
VUIM Clinic
Website: https://vuimclinic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuimclinic

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Episode Highlights

• Why high-performing women often overproduce cortisol
• The stress + HIIT trap
• Hormones, fat burn, and recovery science
• Why ancient medicine viewed menstruation as sacred rest
• What your tongue can reveal about your health
• Acupuncture for injury recovery
• How to age well while staying active

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. Rotbart, nationally renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, and youth coach, to talk about their new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout.

Together, they explore how lessons from baseball and softball translate into life skills young adults desperately need today — resilience, confidence, patience, empathy, and perspective — especially in a world shaped by social media pressure, comparison, burnout, and constant noise.

This conversation is for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone raising kids who feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure of themselves.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why youth sports teach failure better than school or society
• How pressure and comparison impact kids’ mental health
• What parents get wrong about success — and what matters more
• How to help kids build confidence without tying worth to performance
• Why everyday moments matter more than trophies or stats
• How to teach kids to block out noise, labels, and criticism
• What empathy, teamwork, and presence really look like in real life

About the Guests

Ken Davidoff is a longtime Major League Baseball journalist, former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, and an adjunct professor of journalism. He has covered professional sports for more than 30 years and now focuses on mentoring young adults through writing and education.

Dr. Harley A. Rotbart, also known as “Coach Harley,” is a nationally renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, speaker, and author. He has coached youth sports for decades and has written extensively on parenting, child development, and family life.

Resources & Links

• 📘 101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life
  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798765163009
• 🌐 Dr. Harley Rotbart: https://www.harleyrotbart.com
• 🌐 No Regrets Parenting: https://www.noregretsparenting.com
• 🐦 Ken Davidoff on X (Twitter): https://x.com/KenDavidoff
• 🎧 Follow The Running Wine Mom: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_

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 worldwide.

DJ Raphi shares his powerful journey from Johannesburg to Jerusalem — and now to stages across the U.S. — including his 2026 U.S. Tour with an upcoming Philadelphia stop. Together, they explore how dance became his universal language, why creative play is essential for kids’ emotional health, and how becoming a father of twins changed the way he creates content for children.

This conversation goes beyond entertainment, touching on grief, resilience, parenting, mental health, bullying, and the behind-the-scenes reality of being a family-focused content creator. DJ Raphi opens up about loss, motivation, discipline, and why movement helps kids (and adults) release anxiety and reconnect with joy.

If you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver looking for meaningful screen-friendly content — or someone who believes play is a powerful emotional tool — this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• DJ Raphi’s journey from South Africa to Israel to global stages
• How dance and movement act as a universal language
• Why kids absorb joy and learning differently than adults
• The role of music and movement in kids’ emotional regulation
• Parenting twins while building a global brand
• Preparing physically and mentally for a live tour
• Grief, resilience, and honoring his mother’s legacy
• Misconceptions about being a content creator for kids
• Why creative play isn’t extra — it’s essential

Links & Resources:

• DJ Raphi Official Website: https://djraphi.com
• DJ Raphi Tour Dates (including Philadelphia): https://djraphi.com/tour
• DJ Raphi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DJRaphi
• DJ Raphi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6n9tX2DJRaphi
• Follow Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_