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The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 32 - Emily Gold & Liz Willette Danneels
We have interviewed many people these last two years, but today we turn the mics on each other, in what is possibly our last episode of The Fine Line Podcast! In our continual journey to find balance, we have decided to take a hiatus from the podcast that we love dearly to focus on (paying) work and family. We interview each other about our careers in the wine industry, and how we both find balance in their daily lives. We also talk about what its like to start a business with a dear friend, and how we worked through...
2022-02-09
57 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Best Of: Intuitive Dana Childs
This was one of our favorite interviews on the podcast. We were honored to speak with Dana Childs in Season 3 about how intuition and healing play roles in the restaurant and beverage industry. Dana is an intuitive energy healer, author, and teacher. She delivers grounded spirituality with heart, humor, and unabashed truth. In this episode, she talks about why we repeat old patterns throughout our lives and how we can heal them. We discuss how the food and wine industry isn’t given enough credit for how intuitively they work, and how one can manage emotions and cope with th...
2022-01-11
59 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Best Of: Intuitive Dana Childs
This was one of our favorite interviews on the podcast. We were honored to speak with Dana Childs in Season 3 about how intuition and healing play roles in the restaurant and beverage industry. Dana is an intuitive energy healer, author, and teacher. She delivers grounded spirituality with heart, humor, and unabashed truth. In this episode, she talks about why we repeat old patterns throughout our lives and how we can heal them. We discuss how the food and wine industry isn’t given enough credit for how intuitively they work, and how one can manage emotions and cope with th...
2022-01-11
59 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Best Of: Dana Rodriguez
We interviewed Dana Rodriguez at Steamboat Food & Wine Festival in September, and it was one of our favorite interviews yet. With F-bombs flowing in front of a live audience, Dana lived up to her reputation as a passionate, loving, and incredibly hardworking restauranteur who came from nothing to create her empire. With the opening of her new Denver taco & tequila bar, Cantina Loca, this month, we thought it would be a great time to relaunch this episode with one of our real life heroes.Dana has had an almost unbelievable trajectory, from Mexican immigrant and single mom...
2021-12-28
55 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Best Of: Carlton McCoy
As we take December to spend some time with our families and plan 2022, we wanted to re-release a few of our favorite episodes. Carlton McCoy's was incredibly inspiring, and if you are looking for worthy causes to support, The Roots Fund is right up there on our list.Carlton earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2013 at just 28 years old. He was one of the youngest people, and the second African American, to earn this prestigious title. Carlton worked in revered institutions such as Thomas Keller’s Per Se and Tom Colicchio's Craft Steak in New York be...
2021-12-14
1h 03
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 31 - Summer Wolff and Carolyn Agee
We can’t imagine a better way to wrap up this year than by talking to Summer Wolff and Carolyn Agee from Hootananny Wines. They met as students at CU Boulder, and after college both moved back to NYC. Carolyn got certified in and taught the The Pilates Method, while Summer worked in restaurants and fell in love with wine. Eventually, Carolyn married, had three kids, and moved to Connecticut, where she worked for a wine importer, while Summer fell in love with winemaker Fabrizio Iuli, and move to Italy to help Fabrizio run Cascina Iuli and start an wi...
2021-11-30
55 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 30 - Astrologer Daniella Giancarli
Astrology is interesting - some people love it and follow it, while others think it's a lot of hooey (hint: we fall staunchly into the first camp!). Since we started the podcast, we have been on a quest to find the right person to give us a reading, and today we are joined by Daniella Giancarli to do just that. Daniella uses astrology to help people with self awareness, nodal coaching, and synastry readings. By using Degree Theory and other important methods, she is able to take the abstract concepts of astrology and transform them into practical tools for...
2021-11-16
1h 01
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 29 - Diana Snowden Seysses
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about climate change and what we can do to help? Or despair, or denial? Today, we talk to Diana Snowden Seysses about how we in the wine business (as well as those not in our business) can do our part. Diana was born and raised in the Napa Valley. She graduated from the viticulture and enology program at UC Davis in 2001, and has worked in both California and French cellars with Robert Mondavi Winery, the Araujo Estate, Domaine Leflaive, and Ramey Wine Cellars. In 2003, Diana became the enologist at Domaine Dujac in...
2021-11-02
47 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 28 - Heather Lilleston
Have you ever admired a teacher and wished you could spend an hour going deep with them? That is what we got to do today with yoga teacher and psychology student, Heather Lilleston. Heather is currently in a doctoral program working towards her PhD in Clinical Psychology, and has taught yoga since 2003. In 2012, she co-founded Yoga For Bad People, a company focused on leading yoga retreats worldwide. Heather has been certified by such esteemed studios as Jivamukti Yoga with Sharon Gannon and David Life and Yoga Shanti with Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee, where she later assisted as a...
2021-10-19
1h 00
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 27 - Neal Rosenthal
Neal Rosenthal is the founder of Rosenthal Wine Merchant and The Neal Rosenthal Group. Under Neal’s stewardship and pioneering vision, Rosenthal Wine Merchant has established itself as one of the country’s most respected importers of European fine wine. Neal is also the author of Reflections of a Wine Merchant, published in 2008, and is featured prominently in the documentary film Mondovino, that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004. An avid runner, Neal was ahead of his time at staying fit while also fully embracing great wine and food.Today, we talk to Neal about what runn...
2021-10-05
53 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #3: Jon Schlegel of Attimo Wines and Snooze Eatery
Jon Schlegel is the visionary of Attimo Winery, and has had passion for hospitality since he can remember. Jon is the founder of Snooze an A.M. Eatery. Opening this concept by the age of 30 was his first dream, but having the chance to live abroad was his dream by age 40. When Jon turned 38 and opened San Diego Snooze, he began working towards the next goal of moving to Italy. He chose Piedmont for his wine project, because the mountains felt like home to him and his family. Attimo completes the circle by sharing the best moments of his...
2021-09-30
54 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #5: Andrew Wason & Philip Mundt of Brush Creek Distillery
Brush Creek Ranch is a working cattle ranch in the North Platte River Valley of south-central Wyoming, originally settled in 1884. Today, it encompasses over 30,000 acres of land surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountains and Medicine Bow National Forest. Purchased in 2008 by Bruce and Beth White, it is now a stunning luxury resort. The family’s vision strikes a perfect balance between active outdoor recreation, shared experiences, personal renewal, and economic sustainability. They aim to enrich their cattle ranch legacy through the preservation of their unique ecosystem. They endeavor to enhance the environment, while preserving the authentic sp...
2021-09-30
34 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #6: Chef Dana Rodriguez
Dana Rodriguez has had an almost unbelievable trajectory, from Mexican immigrant and single mom of three, who started dishwashing at Panzano in Denver, and worked her way up to prep cook and then eventually restaurant mogul through her hard work, passion, drive, and incredible intelligence.At Panzano, Dana met Jennifer Jasinski and her partner, Beth Gruitch. They helped mold her skills, which enabled Dana to become a sous chef at Rioja and Chef de Cuisine at Bistro Vendome. In late 2012, Dana’s path crossed with Tony Maclag, and Work and Class was born. They then went on to...
2021-09-30
55 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #4: Chef Alex Seidel
Born in Wisconsin, Alex Seidel began his culinary career at 14, and worked his way up to sous chef at Racine’s by age 20. Today, Alex is the chef-owner of Fruition Restaurant, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Füdmill and Chook. Seidel has been the recipient of many accolades, including Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef in 2010, as well as Chef of the Year from local media including Denver Magazine and 5280. Seidel was awarded the 2018 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: South West. Alex is a champion of such causes as food advocacy, and mindfulness when it comes to eating habits and waste...
2021-09-30
33 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #2: Adonna Allen & Michele Meyer
Adonna Allen, a 4th generation cattle rancher, is also the President of Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs. She is heavily involved in her community, including working many years with the Community Agriculture Alliance (CAA). Michele has worked at the CAA since 2010 and assumed the Executive Director role in 2018. She is also a personal trainer, yoga and fitness instructor, and a part time ski instructor.Today we speak to these two amazing women about how their two jobs intersect to support the CAA, and the many reasons why they love their Steamboat community and work to p...
2021-09-30
42 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
SFWF BONUS #1: Julie Kunen of Oatly Oat Milk
In our first interview for the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival, we talk to Dr. Julie Kunen, Director of Sustainability at Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company. Julie Kunen’s passion for sustainability studies began with her PhD studies in archaeology, where she focused on agricultural practices of the ancient Maya. She then served as the forestry and natural resources advisor for Latin America at the USAID, and then as Vice President for the Wildlife Conservation Society, where she led efforts to promote conservation through cuisine. She joins us to dig deep on what sustainability means at Oa...
2021-09-23
30 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 26 - Christopher Russell
Christopher Russell joins us today, first as a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City, but also as a 40-year veteran of the hospitality industry. Christopher started by serving tables at Gramercy Tavern in NYC, and went on to become the General Manager and Wine Director at Union Square Cafe, as well as both Mets (The Metropolitan Opera and The Metropolitan Museum of Art). In addition to his practice, Christopher is a host on the podcast New Books in Psychoanalysis.Today we talk with Christopher about why he thinks so many restaurant workers are not returning...
2021-09-21
57 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 25 - Anthony Lynch
What is it like to grow up half the year in Berkley, CA, and half the year in the south of France, with Domaine Tempier's Lucien and Lulu Peyraud as neighbors and surrogate grandparents? Or to have the 'grandfather' of the boutique wine importing business, Kermit Lynch, as your father, and then decide to go into the family business? Anthony chats with us today about those subjects, as well as how he manages his time on the road in search of traditionally-produced wines from the great terroirs of France and Italy. When he is not overseas tasting, selecting, and...
2021-09-07
51 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
BONUS: Co-Interview with John Coyle of Drinking On the Job Podcast
John Coyle has twenty five plus years of experience traveling the world discovering wine, most of it working for T. Edward Wines, in NYC, where he is the Director of Sales. His podcast, Drinking on The Job, is a toast to the culture of food, wine and all things fermented.Today we chat with John about the heart condition that almost killed him, and how cycling has saved his life. We also banter about the NYC wine world then and now, Viagra and Big Pharma, and why natural wine does finally have a place at the table.
2021-08-30
52 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 24 - Dr. Todd Dorfman
Today we welcome back Dr. Todd Dorfman to the show, to discuss something he calls “Dogma vs. Data”. Beginning with vaccines and variants, we discuss the various theories and rumors that abound versus the medical data that either support or debunk them. We then move onto supplements, nutrition and sleep aids under the same theme. We absolutely love having him on, and could have talked for hours! Don’t miss this one.Dr. Dorfman is the Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of Cedalion Health, which he opened in 2002 in Boulder, Colorado, balancing a private practice with his role a...
2021-08-24
1h 06
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 23 - Julia Harding
What is it like to work next to Jancis Robinson on a book people consider the ‘wine bible’? Today, MW Julia Harding tells us about how she got into wine from publishing, what it’s like to have a two year deadline hanging over oneself, and how she stays fit and sane with travel, pandemics, and working from home.Julia passed the Master of Wine exams at the first attempt in 2004 and was top student in her year. She has now happily combined her first life in publishing with her second life in wine. She has collaborated with J...
2021-08-10
49 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 22 - Jaycee Gossett
It’s so ironic that, as women, we try most of our lives not to get pregnant, only to find out that it's often incredibly challenging to do so once we want to. Today, Jaycee Gossett shares her career trajectory, as well as her emotional journey trying to conceive a child, with us. Jaycee is one of the founding teachers of The Class. Before joining The Class, Jaycee traveled around the world doing competitive dance and working in television and film where she hosted and produced series on The Travel Channel, Z Living TV, and Amazon Prime. For The Cl...
2021-07-27
1h 00
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 22 - Katie Parla
Katie Parla is an Italy-based food and beverage writer, culinary guide, educator, and award-winning cookbook author. She is the co-host of the Gola Podcast about Italian food and culture and regularly appears as an Italy expert on CNN, the Travel Channel, and the History Channel. Today we talk to Katie about what it's like to birth a cookbook and live in Italy as an American woman. Her sharp wit and humor were, as usual, on full display! Sponsored Promotions: FREE shipping on SUPERBIRD Palomas using the code FINELINE. 10% off tickets to...
2021-07-13
36 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 21 - Ted & Christy Mahon
If you have long dreamt of leaving it all behind to move to the mountains to pursue an outdoor lifestyle, this episode might make you finally do just that! Ted and Christy Mahon have made outdoor adventures their lives. Christy, born and raised in Colorado, grew up skiing and playing in the Rockies. After moving to Aspen in 1998, she began her love of ski mountaineering, trail running, and traveling to visit the world’s most iconic peaks. After starting her career in the art world, she now works for ACES - Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Ted mov...
2021-06-29
1h 00
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 20- Gina Giugni
How does biodynamics actually work, and why does it matters? Today, we chat with Gina Giugni, a second generation biodynamic farmer and winemaker, who breaks it down for us. Gina started Lady of the Sunshine in 2017, which focuses on regenerative, organic, and biodynamic farming in pursuit of making natural wines that reflect the purity of the place from which they come. Gina also farms the 6.5 acre Chene Vineyard, located in the Edna Valley appellation. Since her takeover in 2018, the vineyard is now a Demeter certified biodynamic vineyard. Gina and her husband, Mikey, run Scar of the Sea and Lady o...
2021-06-15
43 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 19 - David Willette
After inventing the process to bind Styrofoam pellets into sheet form at 25 years old, David Willette went on to become a curious and successful entrepreneur. He is now the CEO and founder of Allied Vaughn, a digital publishing service which streams film and TV content and manufactures DVD and BluRay discs, serving film collectors and the 157 million US consumers who have inadequate internet service for streaming.His most important role is father to his three enterprising daughters – including our very own Liz Willette Danneels, who is his youngest. He has six grandchildren, who teach him continuously about th...
2021-06-01
57 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
BONUS: Co-Interview with Alex Jump and Lauren Paylor from Focus On Health Podcast
Today we chat with Lauren Paylor and Alex Jump from Focus on Health, a health and wellness resource and podcast for the hospitality industry. We talk about how and why we each started our respective podcasts, what it’s been like for us as women in the drinks business, dressing for success, the importance of doing your homework, and what we are excited about right now. It's a fun conversation! Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support
2021-05-31
56 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 18 - Carlton McCoy
Some people are destined for success, and Carlton McCoy Jr.’s is no exception! Carlton earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2013 at just 28 years old. He was one of the youngest people, and the second African American, to earn this prestigious title. Carlton worked in revered institutions such as Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York before becoming the Wine Director at The Little Nell in Aspen. He then was named President and CEO of Heitz Cellar in December 2018. In 2020, Carlton was named Managing Partner of Lawrence Wine Estates, overseeing the purchase of Burgess Cellars, Stony Hill Vine...
2021-05-18
1h 03
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Bonus: Chef Hosea & Lauren Rosenberg
What is it like to win a reality show? Hosea Rosenberg first leapt onto the scene after winning Season 5 of Bravo's Top Chef. He soon took his esteemed catering business and food truck into a brick and mortar business with the launch of Blackbelly Market and Blackbelly Butcher. He then went back to his Taos, NM, roots with the opening of Santo Boulder. He met his wife, food publicist Lauren Feder Rosenberg at Aspen Food & Wine, and they went on to have their daughter, Sophie. When Sophie was 4, Hosea and Lauren discovered that she had a rare genetic disorder...
2021-05-13
1h 08
Beats Vines and Life
BONUS EPISODE: Co- Interview with the Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism and Health
If you follow MJ on IG you know that he is all about balancing wine with wellness. When Lisabeth Danneels & Emily Gold of the Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism and Health reached out to chat he was all in! In this convo you'll learn even more about MJ and his unique path to wine podcasting. The ladies and MJ share great hacks for staying fit and healthy while living your best wine loving life. ENJOY! Check out their podcast https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2021-05-07
55 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
BONUS: Co-Interview with MJ Towler from The Black Wine Guy Experience
Today we had the pleasure of a dual podcast interview with the one and only MJ Towler from The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast. We find out how MJ got his start in the wine business and navigated his career trajectory. We also talk about our hacks to stay fit and healthy. This was a super fun conversation with someone we truly admire, and we can’t wait to chat with him again!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support
2021-05-07
55 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 17 - Dana Childs
How do intuition and healing play roles in the restaurant and beverage industry? Dana Childs is an intuitive energy healer, author, and teacher. She delivers grounded spirituality with heart, humor, and unabashed truth. Today, she talks about why we repeat old patterns through our lives and how we can heal those, as well as her own health journey. She also discusses how the food and wine industry isn’t given enough credit for how intuitively they work, and how one can manage emotions and cope with the stresses of service. She also believes that everyone should be honest with ho...
2021-05-04
59 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 16 - Erin Cannon Chave
What is it liked to be hand-picked by Kermit Lynch himself from a small wine retail store in St. Louis and sent to live in Beaune, France to run his French office? Then to marry into one of the world’s most iconic winemaking families and live in Tain L’Hermitage? Today we speak with Erin Cannon Chave about that journey. We also discuss the cultural differences between living in France and the US, the importance of moving our bodies, and the experience of being a woman in the wine business for over 20 years. We chat about homeopathic care for...
2021-04-20
50 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 15 - Eric Asimov
How does one break into the elusive world of wine writing? Today, Eric Asimov, who we have both long admired both professionally and personally, joins us on the podcast. Eric is the chief wine critic of The New York Times. Asimov created the ‘$25 and Under’ restaurant reviews in 1992, which was pivotal to exposing and celebrating the cultural richness of NYC in the boroughs outside of Manhattan. He has reviewed takeout food for The Times in his ‘To Go’ column and has offered commentary on food and wine since 1999.He is also the author of "How to Love Wine: A...
2021-04-06
1h 00
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 14 - Keiko Niccolini
Keiko Niccolini, CMO and General Manager at r.Cup, is a marketing guru and re-use leader fighting plastic pollution through industry-changing product innovations. Her experience with entrepreneurial and more established brands - including govino, Rishi Tea, ILLY CAFFE and Flowers Vineyards - makes her a key driver of r.Cup’s continued growth plans, like the recent spearheading of the brand’s extension with r.Ware reusable serveware for the hospitality industry. Growing up in the world of restaurants, legend has it that Keiko could filet a Dover sole and saber a bottle of champagne before she could ride a bi...
2021-03-23
44 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
BONUS: Co-Interview with Alexi Cashen from The Alexi Cashen Podcast
Alexi Cashen is the co-founder and partner at Elenteny Imports, and the host of the Alexi Cashen Podcast. Today we did a co-interview, where we ask each other about our journey through the wine business, the illusion of “having it all”, hacks for hangovers and overall balance, her new project, and what we are excited about in our industry right now.Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here.Show Notes:Scratch Women of the VineRise 25Julia Coney...
2021-03-18
46 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 13 - Bobby Stuckey
Can you imagine what it has been like for restaurants during the pandemic? Today we speak to hospitality giant Bobby Stuckey about his personal experience, and about his work for the IRC (Independent Restaurant Coalition), as they fight for the places that are the backbone of our social lives. Besides being a Master Sommelier, Bobby is the Co-Owner of the Frasca Hospitality Group, which includes Frasca Food and Wine, Sunday Vinyl, Tavernetta and Pizzeria Locale Boulder as well as Scarpetta Wines.Bobby began his distinguished career in restaurants in his home state of Arizona, working his way...
2021-03-09
41 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 12 - James Turner
What is the deal with CBD? It seems to be in everything right now, but does it work? Also, why is the beauty industry dominated by men even though it is supposedly for women? Today we speak with Jamie Turner, an esthetician and make-up artist, and co-founder of Sacred Ace Skin Care and Reign Rituals, her home base for services and educational workshops in Denver. Classically trained in fine arts as well as beauty, Jamie incorporates her formal art training in every beauty service and is always working to continue her education and educate others. In this episode, we...
2021-02-23
44 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 11 - Maryam Ahmed
Do you ever worry that you aren’t doing enough to help institute the BLM movement and environmentalism into our business, or feel confused about which association is doing what and who to align yourself with for these causes? We do too, so we caught up today with Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam+Company, who, with her new business, is bringing together the various organizations who are taking a stand to make a difference. We talk about her transition out of her role as the director of public programs at the Culinary Institute of America and into her new ro...
2021-02-09
42 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 10 - Larry Gold
Larry Gold is the founder and former CEO of SomaLogic, a company which aims to revolutionize healthcare by measuring protein biomarkers, allowing for breakthroughs in personalized medicine and the early detection of diseases and risk factors.He first moved to Boulder to be a professor of molecular biology at the University of Colorado in 1971. Larry founded his first company, Synergen, in 1981. Then, in 1989, he and his PhD student, Craig Tuerk, created SELEX, which launched Larry into the biotech world, founding NeXstar in 1992 and SomaLogic in 2000. In 2010, he created the Gold Lab Symposium, an annual event that tackles...
2021-01-26
1h 17
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 9 - Brett Zimmerman
Today we talk to Master Sommelier Brett Zimmerman about the injury that crushed his dreams of skiing professionally, and the mental and physical hurdles of getting through that time. We discuss what the Court of Master Sommeliers is doing to fix issues around a recent cheating scandal, their lack of diversity, and a deep history of sexual harassment. We also talk about his favorite methods for staying fit and for cooking healthy, delicious meals for his family, and his latest business venture, Sustainable Somm.Show Notes:Court of Master SommeliersBoulder Wine Merchant
2021-01-12
1h 07
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 8 - Jill Blakeway
Dr. Jill Blakeway is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a clinical herbalist. She started her acupuncture clinic, the Yinova Center, in 1999 in NYC. As a practitioner, Jill is known for her intuitive approach to Chinese Medicine and particularly her skill as an energy healer and as a fertility expert. She is also the author of three books, Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, Sex Again, Recharging Your Libido and Energy Medicine, The Science and Mystery of Healing.We talk with Jill today about what she has learned about herself through healing o...
2020-12-29
52 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 7 - Carlin Karr
Carlin Karr is an Advanced Sommelier and the Wine Director at Frasca, Tavernetta, Sunday Vinyl, and Pizzeria Locale. Carlin has been recognized in Forbes’ “30 Under 30”, Wine Enthusiast’s “40 Under 40”, and was named Food and Wine Magazine’s “Sommelier of the Year” in 2018.Today we talk to Carlin about staying healthy in the restaurant business, her diagnosis of an extremely rare disease, and how much she loves wine. We also tackle some big questions about restaurants in the COVID era, and how we can use this massive challenge to better an industry we care so much about. This was a such an inti...
2020-12-15
45 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 6 - Darcy Piceu
Darcy is a mom, professional ultra runner, and psychologist who lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado. She has been running for over 19 years and racing ultras for most of that time. Of the over 100 races she has run, Darcy has finished most of them in the top three.In this podcast, Darcy talks about her journey into ultra running and the things she does now to balance her love of this extreme sport. She describes why she chose to be a vegetarian and how she manages training without giving up on eating and drinking. We talk about...
2020-12-01
37 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 5 - Rajat Parr
Raj Parr is a sommelier turned winemaker, who oversaw the wine program of the Michael Mina restaurant group in San Francisco before starting his own wineries. He now has three projects - Evening Land Vineyards in Oregon, and Sandhi and Domaine de la Côte in Santa Barbara with his business partner, Sashi Moorman. He produces mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown biodynamically and organically.We talk to Raj about growing up in Calcutta and how his upbringing formed how he eats and approaches food today. We hear about his journey to move to America to learn t...
2020-11-16
41 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 4 - Erin Carson
Erin Carson is co-owner of Rally Sport Boulder, a Boulder, Colorado training facility and health club. Erin is the strength coach for many current and former world championship athletes including Mirinda Carfrae – 3x Ironman World Championships and Timothy O’Donnell – Long Course Triathlon World Champion. She also trains some of our favorite people in the wine business. Erin has also found success as a triathlete herself, and has most recently created an online workout program called ECFIT Strength, which we also do and love.Today we will talk to Erin about how she got into training some of the...
2020-11-02
52 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 3 - Ashley Hausman
Ashley Hausman gained the rare title of Master of Wine in 2017, joining a group of fewer than 50 others in the United States and fewer than 400 others worldwide. Formerly a sales representative for two great wine portfolios in Colorado for several years, she then worked as the Education Director at GuildSomm. Now, Ashley is plunging into a future of entrepreneurial endeavors and winemaking.Show Notes:-WSET-Littles Wine Denver -Blublox Glasses-Domaine Dujac -Old World-Craft Wine Co@hauswine82Sponsored Promotions:...
2020-10-20
43 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 2 - Dr. Todd Dorfman
Dr. Dorfman is the Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of Cedalion Health, which he opened in 2002 in Boulder, Colorado, balancing a private practice with his role as an emergency room doctor. From 2001 to 2019, he was the Medical Director of the Boulder Community Hospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and is currently in charge of Boulder County’s Covid-19 response. In addition, Dr. Dorfman consults for legal practices, biotech companies, and TV shows.Today we talk about Dr. Dorfman’s role as a concierge doctor, as well as how he manages the Boulder County COVID-19 response. We also discuss gut...
2020-10-06
52 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Episode 1 - Richard Betts
Richard Betts is a winemaker, entrepreneur, author, and former Master Sommelier. Richard is one of a handful of people to ever pass the Master Sommelier exam on his first attempt. He also has created many wine and alcohol brands we know and love - including Betts & Scholl, Scarpetta, My Essential Red and Rose, Sucette Grenache and Sombra Mezcal. He is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert”, “The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All” and “The Ultimate Scratch & Sniff Guide To Loving Cannabis” (soon to be released)....
2020-09-14
1h 01
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & Health
Hi! We're Liz and Emily.
Liz and Emily chat for a couple minutes about what inspired them to start The Fine Line: Balancing Hedonism and Health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support
2020-09-12
01 min