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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. 🥂
Episodes
13 episodes
The 2am Club
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 he...
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The body we chose to love — what self-advocacy looks like.
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 thing...
Stronger Than the Scale: You Were Always Enough!
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 relations...
Bonus Episode: Would You Rather – 5th Grade Edition (with Maddie Jo!)
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 ...
Miles, Magic, and Memories
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 excitem...
Maddie Jo Takeover
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 outgo...
The Secret Lives of 5th Grade Girls
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 s...
From Lockdown to Long Distance: My runDisney Origin Story
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 D...
Anchored Reflections: A New Year’s Tradition of Growth, Gratitude, and Being Present
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,...
Traditions Part 2: Presence over Perfection
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: “...
Kindness as a Tradition
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...
Why a podcast? Why now?
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 daugh...