Best How To Be A Better Drinker Podcasts (2025)

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Is There Actually Any Research On QUANTUM Fields Affecting Your Health? (You'll Be Blown Away By What You Learn!) With Ian Mitchell & Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling 52:43

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In this episode, we dive deep into the science and controversy surrounding Quantum Upgrade: systems designed to optimize your energy, recovery, and resilience against modern-day stressors like EMFs and 5G. You’ll hear about fascinating studies involving advanced EEG setups, heart rate variability, ATP production, blood health, and even experiments …

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Wine Innovation: Mini Bottles, Younger Drinkers, and an Industry in Transition: Meet Abby Bogle 52:24

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I keep hearing how the industry has to change, how Gen Z is aren't drinking wine, how the trade is slow to do anything....until you speak with Abby Bogle. She is the type of enthusiasm and drive that is needed to move with the times. You have all heard me say that "time will tell" and that "all generations come around to the proper glass of wine." …

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An Insider Glimpse Into The Morning Routines, Biohacking Stacks & Relationship-Building Tactics Of A Successful Executive (& What It's Like To Be Coached By Ben!), With Brian McMaster 59:56

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Brian McMaster is a dynamic entrepreneur, faith-first leader, and lifelong student of health, peak performance, and personal mastery. As Founder and CEO of M&M Quality Solutions, Brian has built the company from the ground up into a trusted logistics and fulfillment partner serving premier health, wellness, and lifestyle brands nationwide. Driven b…

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29. Do You Like Your Reasons for Drinking? 13:04

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When you reach for a drink, do you know why? And more importantly… do you like your reason? In this episode, we’re setting aside the unhelpful “good” vs. “bad” drinking binary and getting curious instead. I’ll walk you through one of the most powerful questions I use in coaching: "Why am I drinking right now—and do I like my reasons?" We’ll talk ab…

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115: Will Your Relationship Survive You Drinking Less? 22:58

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Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/ Changing your drinking habits doesn't just affect you – it impacts your partner too. Today, I'm exploring why your other half might be struggling with your decision to drink less, even when they have the best intentions. From fea…

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From the LA Lakers Locker Room to Napa Valley vines: Kelly E. Carter on Diversity, Story, and Wine Exploration 52:30

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I can tell you it was like sitting with a long, lost neighbor when sitting with Kelly E. Carter. And in fact, we were neighbors of sorts back in the day. It wasn't until I was searching for images to create the icons for this podcast did I realize I was in the presence of true maverick royalty. Besides being a New York Times best selling author, sh…

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The SUPERHUMAN Protocol That Declumps Cells, Hyperoxygenates The Body, Restores Cellular Wellness & Much More, With Gary Brecka (Best of LIFE Network's Experts!) 1:14:53

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Gary Brecka is a leading expert in human biology and longevity with over 20 years of experience in biohacking and functional medicine. As the former Chief Human Biologist and co-founder of 10X Health System, he developed innovative wellness protocols that optimize performance and restore balance in the body. Now, through The Ultimate Human brand (y…

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Wine, Passion, and Perseverance: Why Human Connection Matters in Hospitality 21:49

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Sometimes I just get an hankering. Ya know, a chance to try and tell it like it is. There is no óne-size" fits all solution to what is happening in our trade. And there still are many successes in the trade...more to come on that front. Wine is too important to the existance of man to address the ills of the trade with thinking marketing and packag…

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A Fascinating Fireside Chat with Actor Luke Cook: Cyclical Keto, Ketones, Cold Plunges, Nootropics, Peptides & Living VITAL to the End! 45:16

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In this special live-recorded episode, actor Luke Cook—known for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to live well. Recorded during A Boundless Evening at HUME Los Angeles, this fireside chat brings together curiosity, science, and honest reflections…

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28. How to Relax without Drinking 20:51

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If you’ve ever said, “I need a drink to unwind,” this episode is for you. Whether it's after a long day at work, a chaotic evening with the kids, or a moment of emotional overwhelm, many of us turn to alcohol as a quick fix for stress. But while drinking might feel like it helps in the moment, the long-term impact on your nervous system, sleep, and…

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114: £800 Million Lost, Over-55s Join In & Why "Drinking Less" Is the Wrong Term 42:47

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Katy Moses, founder of KAM Insight, joins me to unpack the latest findings from their groundbreaking "Drinking Differently" report, produced in partnership with Lucky Saint. Katie reveals why moderation—not abstinence—is the real story driving the low and no revolution, with 76% of UK adults actively employing tactics to reduce alcohol intake. We e…

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Beyond the Vines: Tony Biagi’s Journey Through Napa, To Kalon, and Winemaking Wisdom 54:06

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Can a Cultured Mushroom Extract REALLY Shrink Tumors, Clear HPV & Supercharge Immunity?, with Meagan Lindquist 52:00

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In this episode with Meagan Lindquist, you’ll discover the world of AHCC, a cultured mushroom extract with a remarkable range of health benefits. We explore its origins, patented culturing process in Japan, and what makes AHCC uniquely bioavailable compared to other mushroom supplements. Meagan shares her health journey, her experiences supporting …

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Vaccines?! Between a Shot & a Hard Place: Are Childhood Vaccines SAFE, How Many Do Kids Really Need & What Parents Should Ask, with Dr. Joel Warsh 59:50

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In this episode with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, you’ll discover a balanced perspective on vaccines, especially childhood vaccination, at a time when open, evidence-based dialogue is more important than ever. Drawing on his work as an integrative pediatrician, Dr. Warsh shares insights from his new book Between a Shot and a Hard Place, designed not to …

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27. How to Have Fun without Drinking 18:03

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Is it even possible to have fun without alcohol? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears I hear from clients: that life without drinking will feel boring, flat, or lonely. For years, I believed that too—I thought alcohol was what made things fun. But here’s what I’ve learned: alcohol doesn’t actually create fun. It just n…

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113: Thinking of Doing Sober October? There's a Better Way 21:55

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With Sober October starting today, I'm exploring when (and if) you should take a break from alcohol. Why designated challenges like Dry January and Sober October get criticism, particularly when people restrict their entire social life and end up miserable, and share what actually makes these alcohol-free breaks successful. The truth? There's never…

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Navigating Napa and Beyond: Wine Adventures with Paul Kalemkiarian 19:45

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I can talk about this stuff for days. Get me on a high horse and it is off to the races. I’ve tasted more wines than most people could ever dare dream of—but what fascinates me isn’t just what’s in the glass. It’s the stories behind the bottles, the regions, and the relentless passion it takes to survive and thrive in the wine trade. In this episod…

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Dietary Diversity or Carnivore: Which Fuels Better Health, Longevity, and Performance? Dr. Shawn Baker & Joel Greene Debate 1:11:20

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In this episode we dive into a hotly debated topic: should you eat meat or not? Ben is joined by two powerhouse guests with decades of experience in nutrition and health—Dr. Shawn Baker, best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet and leading carnivore advocate, and Joel Greene, creator of The Immunity Code and champion of dietary diversity. In this …

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How CellarTracker and AI Are Changing Wine Collecting 52:22

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I have had a dozen cellar apps. In fact, many were brought to me as the President of the Original Wine of the Month Club to be tested. The current database that houses all my internal tastings over the past 35 years was never produced as a commercial product. And as you can imagine, it is so 1993. Thanks to the energy and self proported "tech geek"…

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Paper Mills, Peer Review Problems, P-Hacking & Everything Else BROKEN About Modern Science & Research Journals, With Emily Kaplan 1:00:19

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In this episode, Emily Kaplan—co-founder of the Broken Science Initiative (BSI)—pulls back the curtain on systemic flaws undermining modern research. From manipulated data in high-impact journals to misuse of peer review and statistical tools like p-values, Emily reveals how corruption and misconduct shape medicine, including the infamous Alzheimer…

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26. The Truth about Freedom and Restriction 11:57

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“I don’t want to feel restricted.” It’s one of the most common reasons people resist taking a break from alcohol or cutting back. But what if the restriction isn’t in saying no to alcohol? What if the restriction is everything you’re missing out on because you’re relying on alcohol to help you relax, feel confident, have fun, connect? In this episo…

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112: Rejected For Moderating by Friends, Family or Colleagues 14:40

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Rejection stings, especially when you're changing your drinking patterns and facing family expectations or shifting friendship dynamics. After being turned down by a podcast host because of my moderation stance, I dive into how the fear of rejection holds us back from making choices that truly serve us. In this episode, we’ll unpack how family expe…

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From Ancient Roots to Modern Bottles Armenia’s Journey to World-Class Wine Status 53:27

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The Armenian wine trade, like the rest of the wine world, has headwinds and maybe a bit more than the more established countries and regions where wine is well known and respected. You have to add to the mix of struggles; unknown grape varietals, no port of entry, unknown regions and 75 years of Soviet oppression. Enter Zara Muradyan; a wine romant…

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Could This Be The World's Most POWERFUL Self-Quantification Device?! (& Is It Even Safe Or Accurate?) With Whoop's Will Ahmed 59:55

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In this fascinating episode with Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP (you can click here to get 1 month free on your membership), you’ll get to discover how his company is redefining health tracking through continuous 24/7 physiological monitoring, actionable coaching, and innovations like ECG readings and noninvasive blood pressure insights. Will Ahmed i…

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Behind the Scenes at the Original Judgment of Paris Tasting 58:02

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Wine Talks is deeply connected to the Judgement of Paris. Not only were the Barretts good customers of our wine shop, Warren Winiarski stayed in our home on a trip to Los Angeles. The industry was completely different then. California wine had always been a thing, particularly before prohibition. It had even made its way to the east coast in the 18…

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Can ADHD and Dyslexia REALLY Be Cured with Vision Training? How Retraining the Eye-Brain Connection Transforms Reading, Focus, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance — with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum 1:06:05

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In this episode with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, you'll get to explore how hidden vision problems often masquerade as dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD—and how his vision therapy retrains the eye-brain connection to transform reading, focus, coordination, and even recovery from concussions. You'll also discover how his testing and training methods, from intensives t…

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25. 5 Practical Tips for How to Drink Less 9:29

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Mindset matters. But sometimes, you just want to know what to do. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 practical, doable tips to help you drink less—without needing more willpower or motivation. These are simple habit tweaks you can try right away, whether you’re working on cutting back or just being more mindful. You’ll learn: • why proximity matters mo…

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111: Drinking on Autopilot: How Daily Stress Fuels Your Evening Habits 19:01

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Breaking decades of drinking habits in midlife isn’t about willpower – it’s about understanding triggers, actions, and rewards, and then reshaping them to work in your favour. In this episode, I explore why habits form, why they’re so hard to undo, and how stress plays such a big role in keeping us stuck. I share practical steps to help you swap ol…

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From Paris to New York: Jonathan Waxman on Food, Wine, and Cooking’s New Frontiers 1:15:46

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Famed Chef Jonathan Waxman came to Wine Talks through a mutual friend who we lost last year to cancer; Melvin Masters was a one-of-a-kind character in the wine trade and Jonathans partner in the famed Jams Restaruarant. On a recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee, I insisted that the group I was with follow me to Roberts Western (most probably the las…

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Is This Like Drinking HUNDREDS of Bottles Of Hydrogen In A Single Sitting? The Massive Antioxidant Benefits of Inhaling Hydrogen, With Dr. Tyler LeBaron & Alex Tarnava. 1:00:32

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Tyler W. LeBaron, MSc, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Institute. With a background in biochemistry, physiology, and exercise science, he teaches exercise physiology and chemistry labs at Southern Utah University as an adjunct instructor. He interned at Nagoya University in Japan's Department of Neur…

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Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Changing Tastes, AI, and Where the Money Goes 50:03

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You can't speak of trends in the wine trends in the wine trade without mentioning Felicity Carter. You can't talk data mining in the wine trade without mentioning Felicity Carter...in fact, I can't think of many surrounding the wine trade that you could speak of without mentioning Felicity Carter. She is a force of date (substituting for "nature").…

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Low-Carb Vs. High-Carb Battle — What's BETTER For Your Health & Metabolism: Fats or Sugar? with Dr. Eric Westman and Jay Feldman 1:06:24

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Jay Feldman is a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast. With degrees in neuroscience and exercise physiology from the University of Miami, he chose not to pursue medical school after realizing conventional medicine often fails to address the root causes of common health issues. After exploring both …

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24. Is "One Day at a Time" Keeping You Stuck? 13:32

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You’ve probably heard the advice to take it "one day at a time," and in early recovery, that can be incredibly helpful. But what if it’s also what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m exploring why the one-day-at-a-time mindset can slow down your progress, drain your willpower, and keep you in negotiation mode with alcohol. We’ll talk about: h…

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110: 7 Myths About Moderation That Stop You Drinking Mindfully 27:50

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In this episode of the Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife Podcast, I’m busting seven of the biggest myths about moderation and mindful drinking. From the nonsense that drinking has to be “all or nothing,” to the idea that you have to count every single drink forever, or that moderation won’t do anything for your health — I’m setting the recor…

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Ancient Roots, Modern Revival: Exploring Armenian Wine and Enotourism with Lilit Grigoryan 50:00

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Not of all wine news is about a drop in sales or activity...wine tourism is up. On Wine Talks I regularly discuss the idea that wine is headed back in time to the days where the experience of wine is driving the interest in wine. Winery tastings, wine pairing dinners, day long wine excursions and more are peaking the interest in not only wine enthu…

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Could This “Bible Secret” Be The Cure For Cancer? The WISEST Meal In The World, Pork & Shellfish Confusion & Much More With Jordan Rubin 1:06:16

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In this episode with repeat guest Jordan Rubin, you’ll uncover a holistic plan for building strength, health, and longevity from one of the world’s most recognized natural health experts. Jordan shares how his family tradition of reciting Psalm 91 and insights from his new book, The Biblio Diet, reveal timeless biblical wisdom for vibrant living. H…

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Navigating Change in the Wine Industry with Bernardus Winemaker Jim McCabe 47:26

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The wines of the Monterey Peninsula, and particularly those of the Carmel Valley, are exquisite. It is always just so interesting to have the some grape grown in different parts of the world and be so different...soely on the location and environmental influences of the vineyard. When tasting Bernardus wines, you taste complexities entirely differe…

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This FASCINATING Molecule Originally Boosted Muscle & Endurance But Is Now Being Shown To Reverse Immune Aging?! Urolithin A With Dr. Anurag Singh 51:02

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Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline that develops next generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With a M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work for top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startup…

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23. What Else Is True? 8:10

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When you find yourself thinking “I need a drink” or “A drink would feel so good right now,” this one powerful question can help you pause, shift your perspective, and choose what actually serves you. In this episode, you’ll learn: • why cravings narrow your attention—and how to widen the frame; • how to recognize that wanting a drink is only one pa…

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109: Costs Pt2: £62,899 Burnout 24:02

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This is part two of my mini-series on the true cost of alcohol-free drinks. Last week, we pulled back the curtain on the industry economics — from research and development to supermarket shelf space. This week, I’m shifting the focus to you as the drinker. Yes, an AF pint might cost the same as a full-strength one, but what about the money saved on…

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Wine, Terroir, and Storytelling: Cecilia Guzman and the Evolution of Chilean Winemaking 43:10

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When people enter a room, you instantly get a sense of their disposition in life. Are they smiley? Frowning? friendly? Gregarious? and you instantly if this is going to work. I knew instantly that this was going to work when Cecilia Guzman walked into the studio. Sitting down in the studio in beautiful Southern California for this episode of Wine T…

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Ben's Best Friend Caleb On Using Your Hair To Test Your Health?! The Era of AI Clone Coaches, MAGICAL(?) Honey, Weighted Vests & More! 1:05:47

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In this episode with Caleb Applegate, you’ll step into the cutting edge of health, technology, and community-building as we dive into LIFE Network—the company we co-founded to transform how people connect over wellness. You’ll get an insider’s look at the newly upgraded app, designed to enrich your health journey while cutting through the clutter a…

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Science, Grapes, and Adventure: A Wine Student’s Summer at Chateau Haut-Bailly 43:54

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A few years ago, a young woman was interning at the Original Wine of the Month Club. Her internship revolved around social networking, office duties, and one particular job that may have set her career path. Lisa Kassabian was to write the talking points for all my podcasts that featured a woman in wine. She would research the guest, write up perit…

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Should YOU Carry A Gun & Knife To Protect Yourself? Self-Defense & Protection 101 With Navy SEAL Turned Preparedness Expert Bill Rapier. 1:01:27

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In this powerful conversation with Bill Rapier, you’ll discover both the practical and philosophical sides of self-defense, preparedness, and living with vigilance and intention. Bill—a former Navy SEAL and founder of Amtac Shooting—shares not only his deep expertise in firearms, blades, and integrated combatives, but also the mindset that will hel…

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22. What to Do When You’ve Had Too Much to Drink 11:50

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Whether you meant to take a night off and didn’t… Whether you planned to stop at one glass of wine and didn’t… Whether were doing so well with your dry streak and then that night happened… I’ve got you. This episode is for the morning after, when you’re dealing with the hangover, the fog, the regret, the “Ugh, why did I do that?” spiral. I’ll walk …

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108: Costs Pt1: What You’re Really Paying For 28:42

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Time to tackle the question that comes up again and again: why do alcohol-free drinks cost so much when there’s no alcohol in them? This is part one of a two-part mini-series on the true cost of drinking alcohol-free. Today I’m breaking down the industry economics behind your favourite low and no drinks — from the surprising truth that alcohol is o…

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The Changing Tastes of Wine: Trends, Innovation, and Restaurant Realities with Chef David Slay 47:54

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I have been hanging around the South Bay beaches since my youth. Maybe you caught my Instagram posts about how that happened. As a family, we spent much of our time in Hermosa Beach; I love the SoCal beach culture. There is an established group of restaurants under the moniker of Chef David Slay. He is a bit of an anomoly in that he has been a chef…

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BONUS: Cravings, Humor, and the Power to Choose—with Rachel Hart on Take a Break 23:43

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Cravings are one of the most misunderstood parts of changing your drinking habit. Recently, I was a guest on Rachel Hart’s Take a Break podcast, and last week I shared part 1 of that conversation as a bonus episode. This is part 2, where Rachel and I are back together for a deep-dive into cravings. We talk about: what most people get wrong about cr…

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Why Your Peptides Might Be Dangerous (& Where To Get CLEAN Peptides), How Women Should Eat, Supplement & Train Differently Than Men, & More With Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen 1:09:27

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In this fascinating episode, Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen guides you through the latest science on female longevity, metabolic health, and strategies for healthy aging. You’ll get to discover why so many of the health and nutrition recommendations you hear might not actually be tailored to women’s unique needs—especially when it comes to hormones, me…

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Redefining Wine Tourism: Intimate Journeys Beyond Typical Wine Country Tours 45:57

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Enotoursim has been a staple in the tourism trade. One of my favorite podcast was with JoAnne Dupuy, the woman who delivered the wines from Napa to Steven Spurrier in Paris for the Judgement In Paris. She was the leading Enotourist company in America. As time would have it, Enotourism had seen its days, slumping a bit for the past decade...until no…