In this powerful episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with journalist, filmmaker, and two-time breast cancer survivor Athena Jones for an honest conversation about early detection, self-advocacy, and the racial disparities Black women face in breast cancer outcomes.

Diagnosed twice before the age of 40, Athena shares how a baseline mammogram — offered years before standard screening guidelines — changed the course of her life. She opens up about navigating cancer while advancing her career, losing her mother, and learning to trust her body when something didn’t feel right.

Together, Samantha and Athena explore why breast cancer is often diagnosed younger in Black women, how systemic barriers impact early detection, and what “better” could look like in the future — including risk-based screening and emerging AI tools in healthcare.

This episode is a reminder to listen to your body, ask better questions, and never stop advocating for yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why early detection is critical — especially for women under 40
• How a baseline mammogram helped catch cancer at Stage 0
• The emotional and mental toll of a second breast cancer diagnosis
• Why breast cancer outcomes are worse for Black women — and why
• Barriers to screening: insurance, guidelines, bias, and access
• What self-advocacy in healthcare really looks like
• How community and support can change treatment decisions
• What gives hope for the future of breast cancer care

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Athena Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamathenajones
• Sisters’ Keepers Documentary (in production): https://www.sisterskeepersdoc.com
• Susan G. Komen Foundation: https://www.komen.org
• The Running Wine Mom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with author, media executive, and joy advocate Meaghan Murphy for a deeply honest and energizing conversation about motherhood, boundaries, mental health, and breast cancer prevention.

Meaghan shares her journey from anxiety and eating disorder recovery to becoming a leader in positive psychology and wellness. She opens up about her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after discovering a genetic cancer risk, why being your own health advocate matters, and how small daily practices like gratitude, movement, and joy can truly rewire your brain.

Together, Samantha and Meaghan talk about parenting teens, menopause, redefining fitness, setting boundaries without guilt, and what it really means to live a “fully charged life” — even when things feel hard.

This episode is a must-listen for moms, women navigating health decisions, and anyone craving more joy, clarity, and intention in everyday life.

Topics Covered

• Living a “fully charged life” without toxic positivity
• Setting boundaries and protecting your time
• Motherhood, teens, and letting go
• Fitness through menopause and body changes
• Gratitude as a science-backed mental health tool
• Breast cancer genetics, prevention, and advocacy
• What it means to be a breast cancer previvor
• Choosing joy on purpose — even on hard days

Guest Links

• Website: https://meaghanbmurphy.com
• Book: Your Fully Charged Life – https://meaghanbmurphy.com/book/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghanbmurphy
• Substack: https://meaghanbmurphy.substack.com

Host Links

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Robyn Roth, breast radiologist, mom of three, and the creator of The Boobie Docs.

Robyn joins the show on the release day of her children’s book, Everyone Has Boobies!, a heartwarming and humorous story designed to help families talk openly about bodies, anatomy, and breast health—without fear or shame.

Together, Samantha and Robyn explore how early body normalization protects kids later in life, why humor is such a powerful educational tool, and how parents can confidently guide conversations around anatomy, autonomy, and health. Robyn also opens up about motherhood, postpartum depression, misinformation on social media, and what it really means to reclaim your spark after becoming a parent.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why normalizing body parts early builds confidence and safety
• How humor helps break fear around breast health and cancer
• The personal story that inspired Everyone Has Boobies!
• How parents can talk to kids about anatomy without shame
• What most people misunderstand about breast cancer risk
• Navigating misinformation online as a medical professional
• Parenting, postpartum identity shifts, and rediscovering creativity

Resources & Links:

• 📘 Everyone Has Boobies! (Book): https://everyonehasboobies.com/
• 🌸 The Boobie Docs: https://theboobiedocs.com/
• 📸 Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobiedocs
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