Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles

About Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles

Champagne Smiles and Magical Miles is the podcast for anyone who believes they deserve magic — and is finally brave enough to go get it. Hosted by Stephanie in the Parks — healthcare executive, speech language pathologist, wife, mom of three, four-time Dopey Challenge finisher, and someone who gained 35 pounds during a pandemic and came out the other side stronger than ever — this show is about so much more than Disney and running. It's about the courage it takes to become who you were always meant to be. Out loud. Imperfectly. With champagne in hand. Every episode blends honest storytelling with real conversation — body image, GLP-1 journeys, surgery stories, perimenopause, divorce, confidence, motherhood, grief, and growth — alongside RunDisney deep dives, travel adventures, beauty and wellness favorites, and the kind of heart-to-heart moments that make you feel less alone on the drive home. This is the show for Disney adults and runners, yes. But also for dreamers, parents in the middle of a comeback, people navigating big life changes, and anyone who has ever needed someone to say — you are allowed to want more for yourself. Segments include Sparkle and Glow Up, Words Matter, Confidence Corner, Bubbles and Breakthroughs, and the beloved Maddie Jo Moment — because sometimes a ten year old says the thing that stops you completely. Come for the pixie dust. Stay for the real talk. 🥂

Publisher

Stephanie in the Parks

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2025

Latest episode

27 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Rolling Thunder — My First Year as a Creator, Unfiltered

   I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. One year ago I had 315 followers and absolutely no idea what I was doing. Today I have over 32,000 — and the follower count is honestly the least interesting part of the story. In this episode of Champagne Smiles and Magical Miles I am pulling back the curtain on my first full year of building a social media presence from scratch. Not the highlight reel version. The real version. The numbers, the brands, the platforms, the red flags, the lessons...

2. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Episode 14 | Three Birth Stories, Three Miracles: Water Births, Motherhood & Trusting the Journey

   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, these stories are filled with joy, surprises, resilience, and trust. Stephanie opens up about pr...

3. 

   14 Jun 2026

   Bonus Travel Series Part 1: Florida's Gulf Coast Episode 1: The St. Regis Longboat Key

   I would love to hear from you! Send me a text. Welcome to the first episode of our brand new Travel Series on Champagne Smiles and Magical Miles! In this episode, host Stephanie Parks takes you straight to the white sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast for an honest, unsponsored review of the St. Regis Longboat Key. Recorded live from the property, Stephanie shares everything you need to know before booking — the exceptional service, the private and peaceful beach, insider tips on butler se...

4. 

   27 Apr 2026

   The 2am Club

   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, supplements, and mindset shifts that brought her back to herself. Real talk, no filter, and yes — black castor oil i...

5. 

   24 Mar 2026

   The body we chose to love — what self-advocacy looks like.

   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 relationship with my body. And you showed up. The DMs, the voice memos, the texts from people I hadn'...

6. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Stronger Than the Scale: You Were Always Enough!

   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 opens up about the years spent trying to fix a body that was never actually broken. Like so many wome...

7. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Bonus Episode: Would You Rather – 5th Grade Edition (with Maddie Jo!)

   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 confidence, sass, and just enough wisdom to remind us that growing up doesn’t mean losing your spark....

8. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Miles, Magic, and Memories

   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 line with friends. The guests share practical advice and personal lessons on registration strateg...

9. 

   25 Jan 2026

   Maddie Jo Takeover

   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 curiosity, giggles, and a few slime references (of course), Maddie Jo leads a heartfelt conversation ab...

10. 

    19 Jan 2026

    The Secret Lives of 5th Grade Girls

    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 thoughts on becoming braver and smarter, while Stephanie encourages listeners to embrace their unique journey o...

11. 

    18 Jan 2026

    From Lockdown to Long Distance: My runDisney Origin Story

    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 of the pandemic—gaining 35 pounds, struggling with stress as a healthcare executive, and feeling phy...

12. 

    31 Dec 2025

    Anchored Reflections: A New Year’s Tradition of Growth, Gratitude, and Being Present

    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 growth, and what it means to stay anchored—to what matters most, to one another, and to being pres...

13. 

    29 Dec 2025

    Traditions Part 2: Presence over Perfection

    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 matters more than perfection, and how small moments of connection become the traditions we carry fo...

14. 

    15 Dec 2025

    Kindness as a Tradition

    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 desire to teach her daughters that the magic of the season isn’t found in what you get — it’s f...

15. 

    2 Dec 2025

    Why a podcast? Why now?

    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 dives into the power of hydration in Beauty & Glow, with simple, actionable tips to boost y...

16. 

    25 Nov 2025

    Welcome Home

    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, the themes that weave through her life, and the lens through which she sees joy, growth, challenge...

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