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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't heard from in years saying me too, Stephanie. Me too. So today we go back in. Because I left something out. Something big.

In this episode I'm sharing my full GLP-1 journey — what 18 months on it actually taught me, what it did and didn't fix, and why the tool is never the whole answer. I'm also finally telling my surgery story. All of it. The first doctor who made a game day decision on my body. The bad marriage I was surviving at the same time. The revision surgery I negotiated on a budget because I needed it and I was worth it. The surprise pregnancy at 41 that gave me Maddie Jo. And the mommy makeover I do not regret for a single second — the one where I finally walked in from a place of love instead of survival and walked out feeling like myself for the first time in years.

I'm also sharing why being able to just run — without holding myself together with my own hands — meant more to me than any number on a scale ever could.

This episode is for anyone who has ever made a choice for their body and felt like they had to hide it. Anyone who has wondered whether using every tool available to you means you haven't done the real work. Anyone who has been waiting for permission to advocate for themselves.

You have the permission. You always did.

This week we're also covering:

The two supplements that have become non-negotiables for me — creatine and magnesium — and exactly why every woman over 35 needs to know about both. Our word this week is CHOICE. Confidence Corner is about doing hard things without apologizing for them. And Maddie Jo closes us out with the quiet confidence of a kid who spent her entire spring break on a science project without complaining once — and reminded me that you don't need courage before you do the hard thing. You find it after.

Plus a quick word about my new partnership with a female-owned GLP-1 company I genuinely believe in — link in the show notes, $100 off your first month.

And stay tuned — next week we are talking perimenopause. The thing nobody warned me was coming. Don't miss it.

Find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook at @StephanieintheParks. Shop my favorites on my Amazon Storefront, LTK, and ShopMy. And as always — book the trip, read the book, sign up for the race, pop the c

Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles is a podcast about living with grace, choosing joy, and celebrating the moments — big and small — that make life meaningful.

Hosted by Stephanie Parks, each episode blends mindset, self-care, family traditions, and everyday intention with a touch of Disney magic and real-life reflection. From the words we use and the habits we build to the kindness we extend to ourselves and others, this podcast is an invitation to slow down, show up, and live on purpose.

You’ll hear favorite segments like Words Matter, Magical Miles, Sparkle & Glow Up, and Sip of the Week — each designed to inspire, encourage, and help you leave every episode with simple, practical takeaways you can easily implement in daily life.

Whether you’re in a season of growth, rest, or celebration, this space is for you.

Because every mile matters, every word counts, and life is meant to be lived with grace, joy, and a whole lot of celebrating. ✨🥂

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Follow along and join the celebration.

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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 women, Stephanie believed that if she could just reach the “right” number, everything would finally feel better. But through personal growth, community, and her running journey, she slowly discovered something powerful: our bodies are not ornaments meant to be judged — they are instruments meant to carry us through life with strength and resilience.

In this episode, Stephanie talks about:
• The early comments that planted seeds of insecurity
• The exhausting cycle of dieting and scale obsession
• Learning to see movement as love instead of punishment
• Why worth has nothing to do with a number
• A powerful resource for healing body shame: More Than a Body

If you’ve ever felt like your value was tied to a number, this episode is a reminder of a truth we all need to hear:

You were always enough.

body image, self-worth, confidence for women, scale obsession, women and weight, body positivity mindset, overcoming body shame, self-acceptance, personal growth, women empowerment

Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles is a podcast about living with grace, choosing joy, and celebrating the moments — big and small — that make life meaningful.

Hosted by Stephanie Parks, each episode blends mindset, self-care, family traditions, and everyday intention with a touch of Disney magic and real-life reflection. From the words we use and the habits we build to the kindness we extend to ourselves and others, this podcast is an invitation to slow down, show up, and live on purpose.

You’ll hear favorite segments like Words Matter, Magical Miles, Sparkle & Glow Up, and Sip of the Week — each designed to inspire, encourage, and help you leave every episode with simple, practical takeaways you can easily implement in daily life.

Whether you’re in a season of growth, rest, or celebration, this space is for you.

Because every mile matters, every word counts, and life is meant to be lived with grace, joy, and a whole lot of celebrating. ✨🥂

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Follow along and join the celebration.

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.

It’s light, it’s fun, and it’s a sweet little snapshot of this season of life — because these are the moments that become the memories.

Hit follow for more episodes of Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles — where we talk about motherhood, confidence, leadership, hard things, and the magic in the middle of it all.

Champagne Smiles & Magical Miles is a podcast about living with grace, choosing joy, and celebrating the moments — big and small — that make life meaningful.

Hosted by Stephanie Parks, each episode blends mindset, self-care, family traditions, and everyday intention with a touch of Disney magic and real-life reflection. From the words we use and the habits we build to the kindness we extend to ourselves and others, this podcast is an invitation to slow down, show up, and live on purpose.

You’ll hear favorite segments like Words Matter, Magical Miles, Sparkle & Glow Up, and Sip of the Week — each designed to inspire, encourage, and help you leave every episode with simple, practical takeaways you can easily implement in daily life.

Whether you’re in a season of growth, rest, or celebration, this space is for you.

Because every mile matters, every word counts, and life is meant to be lived with grace, joy, and a whole lot of celebrating. ✨🥂

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Follow along and join the celebration.