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You didn’t go looking for this connection.
But now you’re thinking about them constantly.
Fantasizing. Checking your phone. Trying to stay grounded, but craving them like a vintage that hit too hard, too fast.

This episode isn’t about judgment.
It’s about what happens when soul chemistry collides with spiritual growth, and temptation becomes too real to ignore.

You’re not broken. You’re not off your path.
But you might be entangled in something deeper than you expected.

Inside this unfiltered pour of Spiritual Growth & Wine, we unpack the messy middle:
– When emotional obsession masquerades as love
– When “you’re mine” feels like a spiritual vow
– When kissing someone makes you forget your own name—and your truth

And for the first time, I’m sharing a soul connection that shaped me in ways I didn’t fully understand until years later.
It happened long before I met my husband. Before I had the language for soul ties or spiritual contracts. Before I knew how something could feel both healing and haunting at the same time.

This episode will stir something ancient in you, and then it will walk you home to yourself.

New Wine Metaphors You’ll Sip On:
-A wine that ferments too fast can explode. Passion without pause can ruin the whole barrel.
-Great winemakers taste at every stage. They don’t confuse aroma with readiness.
-Some wines are bottled young, meant to be fully expressed—then released.

You’ll also learn:
-The difference between a soul tie and a soul contract
-What to do when you’re spiritually entangled
-How to reclaim the energy you’ve been leaking into someone else’s story

And we’ll close with The Reclamation Pour, which is a ritual to help you come back to your center with clarity, not shame.

Listen if you’re ready to stop asking “What does this mean?”, and start asking “What is this waking up in me?”.

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There’s a lot going on in the world, and yes, it’s heavy. However, some of that fear you’re carrying isn’t about the world at all. It’s about what you’ve been avoiding inside your own life. In this episode, we’re getting real about how fear feels productive, but often becomes a smokescreen that keeps you from facing your next right move.

You’ll hear me talk about:
-Why fear feels easier than responsibility

-What wine can teach us about pressure and process

-The real reason you “don’t have time”

-How to take back your power without a 10-step plan

Plus, I share grounded, bold steps you can take today—especially if you’ve been overwhelmed, scattered, or quietly spiraling.

Wine Note:
Today I’m sipping a bottle of Bulletin Shiraz from Australia —because even when the world’s chaotic, you’re allowed to slow down and savor something simple.

Listen to this episode if you’ve been:

• Overwhelmed by the news but underwhelmed with your own progress
  
  
  
• Feeling stuck, anxious, or constantly distracted
  
  
  
• Craving clarity, but too afraid to slow down and hear what your intuition is actually saying
  
  
  
• Ready to stop spiraling and start shifting
  
  
  

I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Email me at sipswithdenise@gmail.com or tag me on Instagram @sipswithdenise and let me know what hit home for you.

BONUS:
Don’t forget to check out my A Minute to Decant episodes every Wednesday. They're under 2 minutes and made to pour a fresh dose of clarity into your day.

Want to go deeper?
Join me at one of my upcoming 2026 transformational retreats in Portugal, the Netherlands & Belgium, or Tuscany—where healing meets soulful experiences (and yes, wine is involved). Email me or DM me to find out which one might be calling your name.

Let’s stay connected

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What’s this “A Minute to Decant” thing?

Think of it as a quick mid-week reality check—under two minutes, straight to the point, zero fluff.

This mini-episode will hit home if…

• Your favorite excuse is “I just don’t have time.”
• You keep putting off the call, the workout, the dream, the declutter.
• You know scrolling isn’t the problem—avoiding is.

In these 90 seconds you’ll hear

1. Why “no time” usually means “not a priority.”
2. A gentle punch-in-the-gut reminder that distractions feel easier than decisions.
3. One simple challenge: block 20 minutes today with your own name on it.

Keep this line handy

Need a longer listen? Check out Monday’s full episode, and stay tuned—another Minute to Decant drops next Wednesday.

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You ask for a sign, and the sign shows up… But instead of receiving it, you question it. You second-guess it. You ask for another.

This episode is for you if:

• You keep saying you’re waiting for a “sign,” but you’re secretly afraid of what it might ask you to do
  
  
  
• You want a deeper relationship with your intuition, God, Spirit, the Universe, or your healthy ancestors—but you’re stuck in doubt
  
  
  
• You feel like you’ve been getting nudges… but don’t trust yourself enough to follow them
  
  
  

Let’s get honest about what’s really behind the hesitation—and what you might be pretending not to know.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why Spirit doesn’t always speak in neon lights—and why subtle doesn’t mean silent
  
  
  
• The signs that show up through your body, your dreams, your resistance, and your peace
  
  
  
• How wine reminds us that timing, trust, and presence are everything
  
  
  

What We’re Sipping:
Vermentino — a crisp, coastal white wine grown near the sea in Sardinia, Liguria, and Tuscany.
It’s the kind of wine that whispers instead of shouts—just like the signs you might be overlooking.

P.S.
If you loved this conversation, don’t miss our previous episode about Self-Trust Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Choice, where I shared details about my 2026 Portugal Retreat: Fermenting Your Inner Strength.

This retreat is about more than wine and travel—it’s a sacred invitation to practice self-trust, vulnerability, and expression in real-time. If you feel the nudge? Message me on IG or email me (info in the show notes) to set up a no-pressure Love Chat. Let’s explore if this experience is right for you.

Let’s stay connected

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This episode is for you if…
You’ve built a life that looks good on the outside—but deep down, you still don’t fully trust yourself.
You’re craving more—more truth, more depth, more you—but vulnerability still feels like a risk you’re not sure you’re allowed to take.
You’ve done the work, read the books… and yet self-doubt still lingers like background noise.

Here’s the truth:
Self-trust doesn’t arrive once everything is figured out.
It shows up when you stop performing and start listening.

Inside this episode:
🔹 The real reason self-trust isn’t a vibe—it’s a choice (and a hard one, sometimes)
🔹 How the winemaking process reveals powerful truths about your own personal growth
🔹 The lies that keep you playing small—and what changes when you stop trying to control everything
🔹 A behind-the-scenes look at my Portugal retreat March 15-22, 2026—and why it’s not a vacation, but a sacred turning point

Retreat Mentioned:
Fermenting Your Inner Strength
Alentejo, Portugal | March 15–22, 2026
Theme: Trust. Vulnerability. Bold Expression.

This isn’t a retreat where you disappear from your life.
It’s where you come home to yourself.

I’m taking a small group of women to Portugal—not to fix themselves, but to reconnect with what’s been waiting underneath the noise. With this intentionally intimate group, we’re creating space for true connection, real transformation, and personalized support every step of the way.

Together, we’ll:
-Sip wine in Portugal’s ancient cork forests
-Taste olive oil from 2,000-year-old trees
-Blend our own wines as a mirror of our self-expression
-Drop the masks and meet the most honest version of ourselves

You’ll walk away changed—braver, lighter, and anchored in the kind of trust that doesn’t crumble when life gets loud.

What We’re Sipping:
Vinho Verde from Portugal—bright, refreshing, quietly bold.
Just like what happens when you stop pretending and start becoming.

Let’s stay connected

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You’re not here to be everything to everyone.
And you’re definitely not here to let people snack on your energy like it’s a bottomless brunch.

In this episode, we’re talking energy boundaries—and how to stop overgiving, overexplaining, and overextending yourself in the name of being kind, helpful, or “available.” Because your peace is a sacred resource. And it’s time to start treating it like one.

I’m sharing five powerful truths around protecting your energy and shifting out of burnout-mode with clarity, confidence, and compassion. You’ll hear:

– Why people-pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s conditioning
– How emotional exhaustion gets disguised as compassion
– The difference between filters and walls (and why you need one, not the other)
– What happens when you reclaim your “no” without guilt
– A client story that shows the power of boundaries in real time
– And how Tempranillo (yes, the wine) can teach you a thing or two about aligned protection and presence

What I’m Sipping:
Lobetia Tempranillo – Spain
This organic red is clean, earthy, and low-intervention—structured and intentional, without trying too hard. It holds its ground without shouting for attention… exactly the kind of energy we’re embodying this week.

Let’s stay connected

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It’s my birthday week—and I’m sharing five truths that deepened in me over the past year.

These aren’t things I just learned. They’re truths I’ve grown into—subtly, steadily, and in ways that have reshaped how I move, trust, and live.

This isn’t just a reflection to reflect. I’m sharing because I know one or more of these may land exactly where you are right now.

Whether you're in a season of expansion, stillness, or quiet transition—there’s something here for you.

And yes, I’m sharing it all with a glass of Drumheller Merlot from Columbia Valley in hand—because some seasons call for a pour that’s just as grounded and full-bodied as the truth.

In this episode, I share:

*Why changing direction doesn’t mean you were off track—it might mean you're more aligned than ever

*How surrender shows up when life feels beautifully aligned—and when it feels downright hard

*What peace really feels like when it’s rooted in presence, not control

*Why some relationships drift while others deepen—and how both can be sacred

*What it means to release things you didn’t realize you were holding onto

*And how every reflection ties back to the winemaking process in ways that might surprise you

Plus: Reflective questions to help you pause and check in with your own journey.

Let’s stay connected

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