Best Beginner Wine Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 58 Croatian Wine: Exploring Indigenous Grapes and Unique Flavors with Jennifer Kerum 1:03:20

7h ago1:03:20

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When we think of wine, countries like France, Italy, and Spain often come to mind as the leading producers of the world's finest vintages. However, tucked away in the heart of Europe lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored - Croatia. We are talking about ancient vineyards, indigenous grapes, unique flavor profiles, the history of winemaking in Cro…

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Ep 75 How to Tap into Bravery With Jess From Joyus Non-alcoholic Wines 39:28

1d ago39:28

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Send me a text message about the show! Ever felt like everyone around you thinks you're a little crazy for chasing a dream? Join me for an inspiring chat with Jess from Joyous Non-Alcoholic Wines, where we dive into her incredible journey of bravery and determination. Jess started with just a few lackluster options in the non-alcoholic market and t…

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Using Morning Pages to Boost your Creativity 55:19

1d ago55:19

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If you’ve never heard of them, you’re probably wondering, “what are morning pages?” Common sense would say you probably already have a fair idea. Pages… that you do… in the morning? Exactly! And that’s how Julia Cameron, author of the bestseller, “The Artist’s Way” and creator of this lil’ journaling technique, describes them too. What? You’ve neve…

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154 Supplements for Health and Wellbeing - What You Should be Considering 32:11

2d ago32:11

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Supplements can be a bit of a minefield with so many options out there and so much advice on what we should be taking to support our health and wellbeing. And while I do believe that we should be looking to get as many nutrients as we possibly can directly from our food, I do also know that a few well chosen supplements can be a really amazing way …

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Episode 6 Science of wine 42:06

4d ago42:06

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Episode 6: Science of Wine with Nicholas Spencer 🤓🍷 Oh the roads that lead us into the wine world, who would have thought that being stuck for months in a winery during the pandemic would result in a DipWSET certification and WeinAkademiker title for Nicholas 😅 Jokes aside, this is a truly an episode that I’m most proud of. Not because of myself, b…

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Ep 57 Grape Deep Dive - Merlot 36:21

7d ago36:21

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I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! If I’m being honest, I tend to skip right over Merlot when I see it on the menu. However, after a lot of research, I think I’ve changed my own mind about this grape! Join me as we dive into the rise and fall of the Merlot grape! We’ll get into how Merlot went from being a superst…

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Ep 74 What It Means to Live Authentically Alcohol-Free With Josnelly Aponte 28:46

8d ago28:46

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Send me a text message about the show! In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m hanging out with the lovely Josnelly, from sunny Jacksonville, Florida. We first connected at the Mocktail Summit while making some delicious drinks, and ever since I’ve been anxious to get her on the show so I could get to know her and her heart behind living alco…

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Kickboxing Classes: Is It Worth The Effort and What To Expect 1:06:00

9d ago1:06:00

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Have you ever googled “Kickboxing classes near me” only to imagine what it’d be like to actually receive a kick or punch to the head and ultimately turn yourself off the idea? If so, you’re in luck! In this episode, we’re going to try a class for you and report back so you know exactly what to expect. No bruises, no black eyes. You won’t even need …

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153 Body Image and Midlife - The NEW Impossible Standard? 27:40

9d ago27:40

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Diet culture has existed our entire lives. From thigh gaps to heroin chic to Kim kardashian bums to leggings legs. And call me stupid, but I kind of hoped that in my 40s some of that stuff would start to fade away. That there would be fewer demands on us to look a certain way and maybe, just maybe, we could be allowed to just enjoy our bodies as th…

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Ep 56 My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer 29:28

14d ago29:28

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The clouds have started to break. The sun stays out longer. And the weather is getting warmer, which means that summer is finally here! And with summer here, I feel like a lot of people lean towards Rosé and White wines but there is another style of wine that you are not going to want to miss out on…and that is chillable red wines! Chillable red wi…

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EP 73 Holistic Rendezvous: Blair Horton’s Approach to Artistic Mocktails and Healthy Living 34:51

16d ago34:51

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Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Blair Horton from Holistic Rendezvous, a holistic nutrition consultant, natural chef, and student of functional medicine, who is transforming the way we think about health and wellness. Blair’s journey is nothing short of inspiring as she opens up ab…

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Joining A Local Women's Circle 1:13:35

16d ago1:13:35

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What is a women’s circle? Obviously the name paints a picture in itself (a group of women around a fire singing Kumbayah for one) but what’s actually involved? If you were to take a guess, there’s likely some discussion around commonalities within the group (i.e. “girl stuff”) and that kind of vulnerability in front of strangers can go one of two w…

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152 Fun Fitness Challenges to Get You Motivated for the Summer 18:23

16d ago18:23

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Let’s be honest, sometimes it can feel pretty hard to pull those leggings on and get a workout done. Even the most dedicated amongst us can go through periods where working out just feels hard. So, to lighten things up, today I want to share with you 7 mini challenges that you can add into your routine to make fitness more fun and help you to get y…

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Episode 5 Wine communication 24:27

19d ago24:27

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🎧Episode 5: Wine communication 🗣️ In this first little anniversary episode I’m talking about one of my favorite things- wine communication! 🥳 Episode 5 marks the first important milestone for me - five full episodes aired to date, with more than 540 downloads 🤪 I feel more confident in continuing on this podcast adventure with you. 💪🏻 I have explor…

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Ep 55 Esja Wines: A Micro Winery Crafting Wines From Their Garage 56:08

22d ago56:08

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When you think of a winemaker you typically think of wines being produced in a winery, right? Well Esja wines are doing things a bit differently and crafting Washington wines that are funky, fresh, and fun and doing so out of their garage! Today, I’m joined by Tanya Bjornsson, an Icelandic-American winemaker who is the owner of Esja wines, a small …

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EP 72 The WithCo Brand Journey with Cofounder Josh Ellis 37:35

23d ago37:35

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Send me a text message about the show! I had an absolute blast chatting with the amazing Josh Ellis, the co-founder of WithCo. If you haven’t heard of WithCo yet, you're in for a treat because they’re shaking up the beverage world with their all-natural mixers that are perfect for everyone—whether you're drinking alcohol or not! Josh's journey is n…

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Wine Tasting At A Vineyard (AKA “Fancy Day Drinking”) 57:35

23d ago57:35

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Let’s be honest. If you enjoy a glass of wine, isn’t this the perfect excuse to have one early in the day, completely shame free?! Other than drinking the ends of leftover drinks in the early hours, we’ve never been to a wine tasting before. What’s the typical wine tasting attire? What are wine tasting notes? Is there particular wine tasting etique…

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151 Healthy Boundaries and How to Create Them 36:38

23d ago36:38

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Boundaries - something that we’re not always that good at, especially as women who have been brought up in a society that tells us it’s our job to look after everyone else. But the problem is that when we don’t always have those healthy boundaries in place in our lives, it can lead to stress, overwhelm and resentment as we scramble to keep everyone…

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Ep 54 Celebrating One Year! Your Fav Episodes, My Fav Episodes, the Future of this Podcast and more! 49:58

29d ago49:58

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It’s time to raise our wine glasses and celebrate!! The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine Podcast is one year old!!!! This episode means so much to me and I’m reflecting on my favorite moments, challenges I’ve encountered along the way, your top 5 favorite episodes to listen to, and my top 5 favorite episodes to record. I’m giving a behind the scenes peek …

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Learning Basic Survival Skills: An Intro to Prepping 1:07:59

29d ago1:07:59

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Survival of the fittest? Not if you’re one of the very few out there with basic survival skills and tools. Then, even if the world ends, you can be as fat and slow as you like! This week, we’re prepping for future emergencies and heading to our local survival training camp to brush up on our severe lack of survival skills and knowledge. Can we ligh…

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Muscat/Moscato 19:54

30d ago19:54

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Please click here to offer me some feedback on the show in the Fan Mail feature This episode shows off some of the versatility of Moscato. Support the Show. Ask me any wine question that you would like answered here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yobryguy Checkout the website: https://fennellbryant.wixsite.com/yobryguy Follow me on Instagram: https://w…

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EP 71 Crafting the Perfect Pour with Instagram's Mocktail Mo 32:54

30d ago32:54

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Send me a text message about the show! I'm thrilled to welcome the amazing Mocktail Mo to the show! Mo is a true pioneer in the mocktail scene and was one of the very first accounts I followed on my alcohol-free journey. After turning 45, Mo discovered she was struggling with alcohol intolerance and was forced to find an alternative way to enjoy so…

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150 Weight Gain and Hormones - Are They Really as Connected as We Think? 36:22

1M ago36:22

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If you’re in your 40s and beyond, it may well feel like your body has turned against you and you seem to be putting weight on - and yet still doing all the same things you’ve always done. And so many women say to me that because they’re menopausal or perimenopausal, their metabolism has tanked and their hormones are making them put on weight. But i…

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Episode 4 A Perfect Sommelier 34:49

1M ago34:49

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Introvert Wine Podcast, Episode 4 with Marc Almert: A Perfect Sommelier What is a perfect sommelier? In many cases we think about technical knowledge like appellations, vintages, producers, labels... But the more sommeliers I meet and more wine events I help organising, I tend to think that the personal qualities and soft skills sometimes make a bi…

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Ep 53 Greek Wine: A Hidden Gem - A Wine Region Miniseries 41:11

1M ago41:11

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Even as a wine enthusiast myself, I sometimes find myself drinking the same wines all the time. Lately it’s been a lot of California and Washington wine and while they are absolutely delicious, when Mr. Cork & Fizz suggested going wine shopping for something new, I didn't hesitate to say yes! So, it was that conversation that inspired me to dig dee…

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Chardonnay 19:54

1M ago19:54

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Please click here to offer me some feedback on the show in the Fan Mail feature This episode focuses in on the Chardonnay grape. Support the Show. Ask me any wine question that you would like answered here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yobryguy Checkout the website: https://fennellbryant.wixsite.com/yobryguy Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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EP 70 Brewing For A Better Tomorrow With Joe Chura of Go Brewing 37:07

1M ago37:07

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Send me a text message about the show! Ever wondered what it’s like to host David Goggins in your basement or kickstart a non-alcoholic beer revolution? Buckle up, because in this episode, I’m chatting with Joe Chura, the dynamic founder of Go Brewing, and he’s got some wild stories and inspiring insights to share! In our conversation, Joe opens up…

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Learning Flamenco Dancing in Spain 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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We’re in Spain at the moment and since we’ve only tried one form of dancing on this podcast to date, why not step into one of Spain’s many stereotypes while we’re here - Flamenco dancing! (Bullfighting is in the works, we promise!) Here’s what to expect from this episode: We talk about the history and origin of flamenco (unsurprising to most - it h…

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149 3 Fun and Easy Ways to Eat Better 17:48

1M ago17:48

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Improving our nutrition so often comes with a side serving of guilt and willpower and restriction. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is a different way we can look at eating better that can feel so much lighter, easier and more fun. And wouldn’t that be an amazing thing - if better eating didn’t have to feel like hard work. Well today, I’m …

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Ep 52 Exploring Australia's Unique Wine Varieties with Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine 56:05

1M ago56:05

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The Chalmers family’s wine business is nothing short of extraordinary. They place an emphasis on sustainable practices and family-owned values as well as being advocates for broadening perspectives on Australian wine. Australian wine is more than Shiraz or Sémillon. Chalmers is leading the way with their unique flavor profiles. However, those uniqu…

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EP 69 Finding Confidence In Your Alcohol-Free Life With Alyssa Heim 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends, buckle up because today I have Alyssa Heim from Talk The Mock on Instagram joining me! Alyssa's journey is one for the books – she'll be sharing how she conquered her rocky relationship with alcohol, embraced sobriety, and stumbled upon her love for mixology along the way. When she first embarked …

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Learning The Ukulele As A Complete Beginner (At A Ukulele Pub Session) 57:15

1M ago57:15

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We strongly believe that somewhere, over the rainbow, there lives a Jason Mraz lookalike that desperately wants to learn the Ukulele. And although we’d love to beat him, this week we’re actually gonna join him! First question to address - is the Ukulele just a small guitar?? One quick glance would say yes? There’s less strings, so does that mean le…

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148 Prepping for Your ‘Fit Woman’ Summer 24:39

1M ago24:39

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Summer is on it’s way - and with it I know a lot of panic and worry about getting fitter and maybe losing some weight ready for beaches and more heat and generally less clothing to cover ourselves up with. It’s a classic time for quick fixes and suddenly going for it with a ridiculous workout regime to get so-called bikini ready. Now you already kn…

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Episode 3 Getting certified 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Episode 3: Getting certified with Valeria Tenison 📜 Just listing her titles, degrees and certifications will probably take the whole post 😅 So, definitely, Valeria is the person to speak about getting certified in the wine world 🍷 In this episode of Introvert Wine Podcast we chat about different ways of getting certified in the wine industry, types…

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Sauvignon Blanc 24:32

2M ago24:32

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Please click here to offer me some feedback on the show in the Fan Mail feature This episode is a crash course introduction to Sauvignon Blanc. Support the Show. Ask me any wine question that you would like answered here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yobryguy Checkout the website: https://fennellbryant.wixsite.com/yobryguy Follow me on Instagram: http…

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Ep 51 Top 10 Most Common Wine Questions I’m Asked During a Wine Tasting 37:23

2M ago37:23

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As a wine educator I hold a lot of private tastings, virtually and in person, and I’ve noticed the same questions tend to pop up over and over. So, I thought it would be fun to answer the most common wine questions I’m asked because you may have some of these very same questions! Some of the questions I’m asking in this episode include: the connect…

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EP 68 Sober or Soberish? Katie Nessel's Guide to Mindful Drinking 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Send me a text message about the show! Struggling with the decision to cut back or cut out alcohol can feel like an isolating battle, but it's a road well-traveled in our community. My latest guest is Katie Nessel from Soberish Mom who joins me in a conversation about mindful drinking and moderation. We share laughter and sober truths as Katie unfo…

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Pilates 101: What Is It And Why Bother With It? 53:22

2M ago53:22

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What is Pilates? You’ve heard it on TV. You’ve seen it on signs. You’ve likely heard your mam’s friends talking about it. “Did you see they’re doing pilates with machines now?” But have you ever looked into it? And is it worth your precious time to partake? Today we’re pulling on our pilates socks and discussing everything we can find online about …

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147 How to Manage Stress Part 2: For the Long Term 31:45

2M ago31:45

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Ready to change the game when it comes to stress? Ready to finally get out of fight or flight mode, to reduce the overwhelm and to feel more in control? Then in part two of this mini how to manage stress series, I’m going to go deeper. And today we’re going to get into the longer term things you can start to do to address stress and overwhelm in yo…

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Ep 50 My Favorite Picnic Wines for Spring 38:01

2M ago38:01

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As the sun starts to shine brighter and the weather warms up, there's no better way to embrace the beauty of spring than by enjoying a delightful picnic with friends and family. And what better way to elevate your outdoor gathering than by pairing it with the perfect wines? I may not be super outdoorsy but I can definitely appreciate a great picnic…

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Riesling 20:09

2M ago20:09

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Please click here to offer me some feedback on the show in the Fan Mail feature Welcome to the world of Riesling! What is it? Where can it come from? What should I eat with it? This episode gives some clarity to what to expect... Support the Show. Ask me any wine question that you would like answered here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yobryguy Checkou…

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EP 67 New Brand Alert! Introducing Palace Beverages with Diana Panich 27:07

2M ago27:07

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Send me a text message about the show! In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Diana Panich, the tech guru turned non-alcoholic beverage trailblazer behind the newest brand, Palace Beverages. Since embracing sobriety in 2020, Diana's mission has been to create a beverage that's both fun and health-conscious. Palace Beverages is her brainchild, blen…

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EP100: Lessons & Learnings From Trying 99 Activities 58:54

2M ago58:54

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We’ve spent the last 2 years trying a new hobby, sport, health trend or tiktok sensation, week-in, week-out to discover what’s worth bothering with or not. Where the F**K did that time go?! And after trying 99 of them, we feel we might actually have some lessons to share! So, we asked our audience what they’d like to know most and spent this episod…

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146 How to Manage Stress Part 1: When Times are Challenging 30:43

2M ago30:43

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We all know that stress is such a common part of modern life. We are always on, we’re all trying to manage too much and juggle too many things in our lives. And of course we all know that it’s not so great for our mental, physical or emotional wellbeing to be dealing with that on an ongoing basis. And while some stress is good and even necessary in…

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Episode 2 Language of wine 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Episode 2: the language of wine If you work in wine, you’ll have to deal with foreign languages. Even if you are a native speaker, reading/learning/pronouncing French, Italian, German wines and grapes correctly is the minimum you should consider. Wine is a cultural product, it has travelled, witnessed and survived many historical events, of course,…

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Ep 49 Behind the Scenes of the Punk Rock Side of Wine with Paul Greico, Owner of Terroir Tribeca 58:59

2M ago58:59

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What would you do if you were asked to leave your college and your punishment was to work in your parent’s restaurant and go to Italy for 28 days to visit wineries. Would you go? You better believe that is what today’s guest Paul Greico did and it set a chain of events into motion that would ultimately culminate in Paul becoming the founder and own…

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Pinot Grigio/Gris 17:02

2M ago17:02

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Please click here to offer me some feedback on the show in the Fan Mail feature This episode is an introduction to Pinot Grigio/Gris. After listening to this episode, you should know - What Pinot Grigio /Gris is - Where it can come from and - What kind of food pairs well with the wine. Support the Show. Ask me any wine question that you would like …

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EP 66 Joyful Drinking with Ellie Webb of Caleño Tropical NA Spirits 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Send me a text message about the show! My goal this year was to invite more brands onto the podcast and I am making it happen! I'm very excited to introduce Ellie Webb, the visionary behind Caleño, as we chat about her leap from the alcohol industry to pioneering the UK's non-alcoholic spirits realm. What started as an idea during a sobering Dry Ja…

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Taking Creatine: A Cheat Code For Muscle Gain? 59:57

2M ago59:57

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Here’s one for anyone that chooses to get off their arse each week to exercise - taking Creatine Monohydrate to build dem muscles! As one of the most researched supplements in the world, maybe you’ve heard of it already. And maybe you assumed it’s only chugged down by those bodybuilder lads after a fresh layer of tan. But did you know, that it’s ac…

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145 HRT - The Answer to All of Our Menopause ‘Ills’? 30:43

2M ago30:43

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably know that HRT has been having a bit of a moment recently. Whether its Davina’s documentary about it or stories that pop up every now and again about HRT shortages and women left without, there is no doubt that in the last couple of years, the menopause and HRT has definitely come up on our rad…

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