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Wines & Wonders podcastThe Medicine Wheel as a Spiritual Path paired with a Rhône White BlendIn this episode, Dannielle walks us through her year-long medicine wheel program. She outlines each direction (south, west, north and east) and the exercises and practices we can use as we learn to navigate life in a different way. Kirsten pairs this journey with Carol Shelton's Coquille Blanc, a white blend of Rhône grapes, out of Paso Robles, which has four grapes to pair with the four directions on the medicine wheel path.2021-06-161h 08Wines & Wonders podcastEnergy Anatomy 101 paired to Biodynamic WinesIn this show Kirsten and Dannielle discuss our Energy Anatomy, what it is and why it matters. Using computers as an analogy, Dannielle and Kirsten go over different ways we can we can maintain our energy bodies, how it helps and simple tips for a daily practice. Kirsten pairs this topic to the Rhone region of France, known for their biodynamic farming style. www.shamanictwist.com 2021-05-251h 00Wines & Wonders podcastNature's Healing Ability Paired to Pet Nat WinesDannielle begins this episode with an explanation about how being in nature has a calming, healing and restorative effect on our overall well being. Kirsten mentions studies that back this up. They also discuss how even nature photos and faux plants can produce the same effect as being in nature. Kirsten pairs a 2,000-year-old wine making method that is seeing a resurgence of popularity called pétillant naturel wines to the fun discussion of how getting outside helps us all.2021-05-0159 minWines & Wonders podcastFire Ceremonies paired to a Napa Valley Pinot.In this episode, Kirsten and Dannielle discuss the tradition of fire ceremonies, what they are and how to create one. When would you use a fire ceremony? Why would you use a fire ceremony? And what are we actually doing at a fire ceremony? Having used fire ceremonies personally for letting go, Kirsten pairs the U.S. government's letting go of alcohol regulations to a boutique Napa Pinot Noir. 2021-04-081h 06Wines & Wonders podcastShamanism Paired to a Vinho VerdeKirsten interviews Dannielle about shamanism as a practice in modern society. What is shamanism? Who are shamans? Can anybody become a shaman? They discuss where it came from over the thousands of years it has been practiced, and how shamanism can fit into our lives today. Then Kirsten tells the story of Vinho Verde from Portugal, a wine that is perfect for a spring or summer cocktail hour.2021-03-091h 07Wines & Wonders podcastBelief Systems Paired to the Wine You Can't Stop BuyingIn this episode, Dannielle and Kirsten talk through what repeating patterns are in our lives, why we get stuck in them and how we can break free. Discover questions to ask yourself to help you figure out what may be underneath your decisions to repeat behavior you don't actually like. Kirsten pairs this discussion with walking into the liquor store and always buying the same two or three wines. How can you figure out a new wine to buy that you will probably like? It's not difficult and will expose you to amazing new wines!2021-02-231h 00Wines & Wonders podcastMom's Wishes paired to Hook & Ladder Petite SirahIn this episode, Kirsten and Dannielle discuss the final week of Sandy's life, as her body fails. They discuss what is both happening to Sandy and to the family around her, and what dynamics are changing. They share the books that they both feel are helpful for both the family and the dying person to hear. Kirsten shares a funny story about her mom and the firefighters who came to the house to help carry her to the living room. Then, Kirsten pairs the episode with a Hook & Ladder Petite Sirah from the Russian River V...2021-01-061h 06Wines & Wonders podcastPlanning Adds Peace paired to a German Pinot NoirIn this episode Kirsten and Dannielle discuss when we have a plan for the death process of a loved one - we get more quality time together. We get to hear from Kirsten's sister as she shares stories of helping their mom move into her new assisted living home. Dannielle discusses and highlights how staying ahead of the emergencies absolutely opens the space for a more meaningful connection with our loved ones as they move into this next phase of life. Kirsten pairs a wine from a country that is getting ahead of the end...2020-12-1659 minWines & Wonders podcastThe Fear of Losing Independence paired with a South African PinotageIn this episode, Kirsten and Dannielle delve into discussion and statistics that highlight the difficulty the elderly and their loved ones have with admitting it is time to move an elderly person into less risky environments. Dannielle provides suggestions for exercises to help a child begin to care for a parent. Then, Kirsten pairs their discussion to a unique wine found in South Africa called Pinotage, a wine she pairs with any BBQ on her plate. Join us for another episode in our Ahead of the End season.2020-12-021h 04Wines & Wonders podcastThe Right to Die Paired to a French ChablisJoin Dannielle and Kirsten as they discuss a hot topic in current history as US states and other countries debate how or if someone can be involved in the timing of their end of life. They highlight many of the laws that currently govern this choice. Then, Kirsten pairs the episode to a French Chablis, honoring her mom's favorite grape. 2020-11-0354 minWines & Wonders podcastHearing How Your Life Will End paired with the Aging of Red WineJoin Dannielle and Kirsten for the first show of Season 4, which offers discussion on what we go through as we approach our end of life here on earth. The discussion begins with Kirsten's mom being diagnosed with early onset dementia. What were some of her mom's immediate reactions? How did Kirsten deal with hearing this as her mom's healthcare agent? Dannielle explains what happens to us when we hear news of our upcoming end of life. Kirsten pairs this unexpected situation with the aging of red wine. Discover why reds evolve in an unusual way.2020-10-271h 00
Wines & Wonders podcastBending of Time paired to a Chilean CarmenereKirsten and Dannielle have their final discussion of time to wrap up Season 3 and this time it's a doozy. They focus on a study done in 2000 where prayer was used to retroactively heal patients four to 10 years before. Dannielle explains the concept of time happening at the same instance, therefore we are able to affect the outcomes in the past. Kirsten takes the subject and pairs the discussion to a Chilean Carmenere, a grape that until the 1990's was thought to be something else. Join them to fill your life with hope and your glass with wine!2020-09-2300 minWines & Wonders podcastThe Ho'oponopono Prayer paired to The Prisoner Red BlendJoin Dannielle Bryan, of Shamanic Twist, and Kirsten Fox as they explore a famous study of Dr. Hew Len and his praying over each case folder of a group of criminally insane people which cured them of their insanity. The prayer he used is an ancient Hawaiian one called Ho'oponopono and the four elements of the prayer are covered. Kirsten pairs The Prisoner Red Blend from Napa as the wine to go with the episode. 2020-09-1600 minWines & Wonders podcastSlowing of Time in Emergencies paired with a White ZinfandelJoin Dannielle Bryan, www.ShamanicTwist.com, and Kirsten Fox as they explore what happens during emergencies when almost universally, people say they felt that time was slowing down. Kirsten will highlight some research that tries to explain the phenomenon, studies that are interesting to consider when in fact, researchers can't actually endanger subjects lives. Dannielle comes up with a new twist on how we all may be able to have more "super hero" moments in our regular lives. Kirsten then talks about the origins of a wine that few wine enthusiasts talk about: White Zinfandel. Where did t...2020-08-2600 min
Wines & Wonders podcastDoes Your Past Predict Your Future paired to an Austrian Grüner VeltlinerDuring season 3, Kirsten and Dannielle Bryan, of Shamanic Twist, are talking about time. This episode explores surprising outcomes of scientific studies on past behavior predicting future behavior. And how does the non-linear time of the energetic world affect both our perception of the past and how our future looks. Kirsten pairs this discussion with a wine scandal in the mid-80s where Austria's wine industry looked wiped out. She highlights a Grüner Veltliner, one of Austria's most famous grapes, and now (spoiler alert) available at a store near you.2020-08-2300 minWines & Wonders podcastTime Perception in Flow paired with a California sparklerOur host, Kirsten Fox, and Dannielle Bryan, of www.ShamanicTwist.com, discuss studies and methods of accessing flow, where time seems to be irrelevant during intense concentration. Discover a tool that Dannielle overviews to help you get into flow purposefully rather than accidentally. Kirsten pairs a California sparkling wine to the discussion, explaining the wine's connection to time as it is created.2020-07-3000 minWines & Wonders podcastOne Change with Kathleen Barlow paired to a Vasse FelixDiscover how a certified financial planner, Kathleen Barlow, helps her clients make one change to their lives that can have a lasting positive impact on their financial stories. Kirsten explains how the exercise helped her switch her thinking, which in turn helped Kirsten to dramatically increase her wealth potential. After the financial discussion, Kirsten pairs this episode to an Australian Chardonnay from the West Coast wine area called Margaret River. Learn how a wine lover changed One Thing that made the area perfect to grow wine grapes.2020-05-0800 minWines & Wonders podcastToilet Paper and Money Paired to Hope Family WinesMoney energy expert, Carolynn Bottino, author of The Land of Plenty: A soulpreneur's guide to finding joy, possibility and abundance through money empowerment, joins Kirsten to talk about how the Covid-19 situation may have affected your relationship with money. She provides useful tools to discover hope and growth about your money energy. Then, Kirsten pairs this episode to a family that produces wines, The Hope Family. She selects two of their wines, which happen to be two of Kirsten's favorite house wines, to entice you to try at your house.2020-04-1400 minWines & Wonders podcastStaying in the Now with Katie Mullaly paired to a Biodynamic WineJoin Kirsten as she talks with Katie Mullaly, writer of the popular, "Land of Children's Books." As a 32-year resident of Park City, Utah, Katie has worked as a ski instructor, mountain bike coach, gourmet food store manager, writer, graphic designer, geology assistant, public affairs official, and emergency manager. All of which have led her to her dream job – making a difference in the lives of not just children, but for all those who read her books. Kirsten and Katie do a deep dive into the Land of Now, a place where you stop worrying about the pas...2020-04-0700 minWines & Wonders podcastHow Music and Sound Can Change Your Mood paired to a Zac Brown WineJoin Kirsten Fox, executive sommelier, as she talks again with Dannielle Bryan, a shaman, www.shamanictwist.com, this time about how sound and music can alter our state of being. Dannielle shares some of her best resources for finding sounds to heal and uplift us, like www.TomKenyon.com and www.TobyChristensen.com and even simply searching YouTube for "432 hertz." Then Kirsten highlights musicians who own or are involved in wineries. Finally, Kirsten pairs the discussion of sounds to a series of wines called, Uncaged, curtesy of Zac Brown, lead of the www.ZacBrownBand.com Join these ladies as t...2020-03-2500 minWines & Wonders podcastCoronavirus paired with a Chilean CabernetAre you wondering how you can minimize your fears around the Coronavirus outbreak? What are some simple ways to gain some perspective as the world focuses on the situation? When you see things on TV or read things online or in the papers, how do you take in the information and yet not worry 24/7 about the whole thing? Kirsten Fox interviews Dannielle Bryan, of www.shaminictwist.com, who presents a few ways to help yourself be calmer and more present as we are faced each day with increasing numbers of coronavirus victims. If you remember the saying f...2020-03-1200 minWines & Wonders podcastChange Your Story paired with a Tempranillo(Taped before the Covid19 virus hit the U.S.) Join Kirsten as she launches a new business. She doesn't see the volume of orders that she projected, even after being written up in Forbes magazine. When asked about how the new project is going, her story is the truth, but is heavy. Once she realizes that she is personally affecting how the company is perceived by way of her words, she changes how she speaks to people about it, moving into a more uplifting interpretation. Things start changing for the better. She then p...2020-02-2800 minWines & Wonders podcastAngels on Earth paired with a Prosecco(This episode was recorded pre-Covid19.) Kirsten's mom, Sandy, who has early onset dementia, heads to Utah to live at Kirsten's house. As Sandy begins her decline to death, Kirsten's sisters come to say their farewells. A kind neighbor offers to play the harp while the family sits near. While sitting in the room listening to the music, it appears that Kirsten's bed-bound mom is at a cocktail party with angels, laughing and appearing to shake hands with people above her bed. Sandy can no longer speak full words, but her inflections and intonations sound like s...2020-02-1600 minWines & Wonders podcastThe Benefits of Failure paired with a ChampagneKirsten starts a new company and is immediately in a competition with another wine education company for a large client. She has put lots of money into the new company and needs this client. She doesn't get the client and has to find a job to earn money for her family. Lots has to change, including her doctor when she gets a job that offers new health insurance. She shares how the failure to win the client saves her life. Her pairing with this is a Champagne from one of the most famous Champagne houses i...2020-01-2700 minWines & Wonders podcastSupport from a Higher Power paired with a So. Rhône GSMAt a time when she felt extremely alone, Kirsten's friend, Dannielle, is turning 40. Kirsten offers to help with the party and is asked to bring red, purple and gold flowers for centerpieces. On a budget, she heads to the grocery store to see what she can find. There are only red carnations, no other colors to match the theme. Discover what happens as Kirsten is shown support from the universe. She is shown that she is being held, that she is not alone. She pairs a Southern Rhône red blend to this story. This re...2020-01-2100 minWines & Wonders podcastAttracting Money paired with an Oregon RoséDuring the first couple weeks of her divorce, Kirsten tries to understand more about manifesting what she needs, specifically more money to pay her bills alone now. She listens to John Assaraf, Abraham Hicks, and reads Dave Ramsey books. She discovers a saying that she begins reciting to herself regularly. Money starts coming to her, money that was always there, but she couldn't see. Her pairing for the story this week is with an Oregon Rosé of Pinot Noir. Discover the phrase that brought money into Kirsten's life along with why Rosé is a perfect pairing for her...2020-01-2100 minWines & Wonders podcastWhisper of Hope paired with a Napa Cabernet Do you feel like sometimes the world is moving so quickly that you'll never have enough time to make an impact? Our first show is about Kirsten attending an "inner-work, woo-woo" kind of seminar. As she does a guided meditation at the end of the event, she receives a surprising, hopeful message about time. She'll pair the unexpected whisper, the uplifting message, with a wine that needs to age. How do you know when a wine will age well? How long do some wines improve as they age in the bottle? Listen in to discover the message we can all ta...2020-01-2100 min