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Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton instructor

Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson shares the power of intention-setting, how she got to the point of no longer needing external validation and how she makes sure that her daughters know their worth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

434 | The reason eastern Europeans are so concerned about the war in Ukraine

George Kent, U.S. Ambassador to Estonia discusses the history of Russian aggression and the current threat facing the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bronwyn Schweigerdt, psychotherapist and anger expert

Psychotherapist and anger expert Bronwyn Schweigerdt discusses anger and shame, and leads Erin through a shame exercise to help heal her inner child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

435 | What happens when the war in Ukraine ends? Will there be another like it?

The Secretary General of Estonia’s Foreign Ministry, Jonathan Vseviov, and Emmanuel Mignot, France’s Ambassador to Estonia discuss these important issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist and binge-eating expert

Psychologist Glenn Livingston shares how he recovered from a binge-eating disorder by silencing his “inner pig” and explains the craving extinction curve — and how to extinguish cravings for good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

436 | A conversation with E.U. Ambassador to the US, Jovita Neliupšienė | Part 1

E.U. Ambassador to the US Jovita Neliupšienė loves nature and her job. So we combined the two for a unique interview that takes place in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. She discusses, the EU, the war in Ukraine, trade, disinformation and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy…

Dr. Emily Jamea, sex and relationship therapist

Sex and relationship therapist Dr. Emily Jamea shares the secret to optimal sexual connection, how women can get out of their heads and into their bodies, plus the secrets to lasting intimacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie Howard, anxiety therapist

Anxiety therapist, Carrie Howard, discusses high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism, and shares tools to help anxious moms self-regulate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

438 | The fallout of Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea

Ambassador Joseph Detrani, former Director of the U.S. National Counter Proliferation Center says this is major blow to U.S. efforts to stop North Korea’s nuclear weapons pursuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and menopause expert

Menopause expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd discusses the symptoms of perimenopause, the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and what lifestyle changes women can make to lessen their symptoms as they approach menopause (hint: put down the wine and pick up some weights). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

440 | NATO’S 75th Anniversary Summit: Strong Future, Strong Challenges

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorsky, paint a picture of the troubling problems facing NATO and how the alliance is meeting the challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

Hoss Notarkesh, executive business coach and life strategist

Business and life coach Hoss Notarkesh discusses embracing the unknowing, achieving your highest self (and what happens to some of your relationships), how high achievers can ditch their ego and why we must let go of control and let things play out the way they are supposed too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

441 | The Trump Assassination Attempt

Donald Mihalek, retired Senior Secret Service agent discusses what happened, what’s likely happening now at Secret Service and what should happen down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April Simpkins, mental health advocate and mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst

Mental health advocate April Simpkins, mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst — who later died by suicide, recounts Cheslie’s battle with high-functioning persistent depression and what she wants other parents to know. If you or someone that you love is struggling with high functioning depression, or has suicidal thoughts, please visit NAMI.org for support…

442 | Iran’s plot to kill former President Donald Trump

Retired State Department Diplomatic Security agent and official Fred Burton talks about Iran’s long history of attacking Americans and it’s capabilities. He discusses details of security lapses at the Trump rally and changes that need to be made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

Daniel Patterson, entrepreneur and sober advocate

Sober advocate and Known at Home founder Daniel Patterson recounts his journey to getting sober, identifies signs that you may have a problem with alcohol, and strategies that he’s learned through ten years of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

444 | Russia, China and Cuba unite to taunt, test and spy on the US military

Chris Simmons, retired supervisory Counterintelligence Officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency and author talks about why Russia is sending warships to Cuba and why it’s teaming up with China to fly joint military patrols off the Alaska coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

445 | Paul Whelan’s Release from Russia

A retrospective look at some my reporting and podcasts from the time of his arrest in December of 2018, to his release in Late July 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Week on the Hill – Jan. 13, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now presides over a slim Republican majority. But his conference and committee chairs are flexing their political muscle, as President Joe Biden gets off to a rocky start to 2023, due to the discovery of classified documents linked to him after he served as vice president. WTOP’s Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller…

446 | What’s behind Ukraine’s sudden incursion into Russia?

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyk explains why Ukraine did it and why Russia can’t really stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Week on the Hill – Jan. 20, 2023

The clock is now ticking on a showdown involving House Republicans and the White House over the debt limit, which could eventually affect your 401(k). And the U.S. Senate returns into session next week, as both parties start looking at the political map for 2024. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on…

447 | Iran’s Election Interference and Ukraine in Kursk

Clint Watts, GM of Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center discusses Iran’s meddling and Yuriy Sak, Advisor to Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries, describes Ukraine’s military mission in Russian territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

448 | Ukraine’s frustration mounting in war with Russia

General Onno Eichelscheim, Chief of Defence for the Netherlands discusses Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk. Also, Yuriy Sak, Advisor to Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries speaks forcefully about why Ukraine needs permission to use long-range western weapons to strike Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

449 | The Stress of war on Ukrainians

Vicki Aken, Ukraine Country Director for Mercy Corps, says Ukrainians are suffering from lack of sleep, land mines, electricity and constant strains on their mental health as they face a devastating, and overwhelming use of weapons by Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

450 | Why are Hezbollah’s pagers exploding in Lebanon?

Former CIA Senior Operations Officers Robert Baer and Douglas London join us to explain what most likely is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor Aaron Jennings got hooked on wine because of the sitcom he’s currently starring in

Aaron plays Anthony Holmes on the NBC’s comedy, Grand Crew. The popular sitcom tells the story of a ‘crew’ of 30-something Black professional friends in Los Angeles who regularly enjoy getting together at their favorite neighborhood wine bar to unpack their everyday adventures. On the show, Aaron’s character plays the happy-go-lucky, yet slightly uptight accountant. The…

451 | (Exclusive) The Most Secretive U.S. Spy Agency. AUKUS and the Quad

A rare sit-down interview with the director of the National Reconnaissance Office, Dr. Christopher Scolese. We also talk with Australia’s Ambassador Kevin Rudd about the 3rd anniversary of AUKUS and the 2024 Quad meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Morgan makes seriously great wines that just happen to be Kosher

Jeff Morgan is the owner and founding winemaker of Covenant Wines, a boutique urban winery in Berkeley, California making small-lot fine wines from California and Israel. Covenant wines are made from extraordinary vineyards that stretch from Central California, Lodi and Northern California, all the way to the Galilee and Golan Heights in Israel. Covenant wines have…

452 | The Conflict in the Middle East Spreads

Three interviews in this show paint a picture of a chaotic week in Middle East. Ben Francke, who lives near Tel Aviv reflects on Iran’s missile strike. Vedant Patel, the State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson talks about US efforts to stop the conflict from spreading. And Fred Burton, former Deputy chief of the State Department’s…

Clay Mauritson is a winemaker for the generations… literally

Clay Mauritson, of Mauritson Wines, was born and raised in the Dry Creek Valley and is part of the sixth generation of a grape-growing family. Pioneers from Sweden, Clay’s great great-grandparents raised Merino sheep for the wool and planted their first vines on land they settled in 1868. That area now anchors the Rockpile AVA….

453 | This is what life is like in war-ravaged Lebanon, right now.

Jad Nasrallah, an architect, who lives in Beirut, shares his story, heartbreaking videos and pictures that reveal sleepless nights, worry for his family, and personal and city-wide devastation that may signal a long conflict ahead. Also Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs talks about innovative ways the State Department’s using to get…

454 | The Story Behind Yahya Sinwar’s Killing

Hans Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project discusses how Israeli forces found Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the circumstances of his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Reynolds of Hall Wines has an appellation for every palate

Mike Reynolds began his career at Hall Wines as winemaker and general manager during the infancy of the winery, and was later promoted to president. Since 2002, Reynolds has overseen development of the HALL, WALT and BACA businesses—including production, vineyards, operations and construction. Mike also leads the vineyard acquisition program for Kathryn and Craig Hall….

455 | Disinformation Nation Part One

For the last decade the U.S. election system has been targeted relentlessly, by hostile nation-states. And, as election day 2024 approaches, Russia, the principal culprit is at it again, with a new scheme so potent that even the US Congress was caught off guard. Va. Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly and fellow members were bombarded by thousands…

David Kong is breaking the wine glass ceiling with Glasvin

One day, entrepreneur David Kong asked himself, “What good is glassware if it never gets used?” That question inspired David to leave his job at a hedge fund and develop his own brand of hand-blown glassware designed for regular use. Glasvin was born! Working directly with the factory, Glasvin is able to offer wine lovers…

456 | Disinformation Nation Part Two

For the last decade the U.S. election system has been targeted relentlessly, by hostile nation-states. Russia, the principal culprit is at it again, with a new scheme so potent that even the US Congress was caught off guard. In this episode, Dr. Martin Innes, from Cardiff University in the UK talks about how Doppleganger works. Learn…

Gustavo Gonzalez brings a unique approach to Mira’s practices and techniques

Gustavo’s love for wine runs deep into his childhood. He grew up in California’s Central Valley, surrounded by family with longstanding ties to agricultural business who instilled in him a love of the land and an appreciation for wine. He spent his summers in orchards, vineyards, cotton fields, tomato fields and canneries, but he never…

457 | Donald Trump Returns to the White House. What does that mean for NATO?

Meelis Oidsalu, former Undersecretary for Defence Planning in Estonia and current Editor-in-Chief at The Baltic Sentinel suggests Donald Trump is not the “anti-NATO” figure many think he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Kennedy doesn’t believe scores tell the whole story

Michael Kennedy created the Vin Fraîche Wine Group in 2018, after launching three distinct wineries in Napa Valley, Bordeaux and Oregon. In 2020 an additional winery was acquired to the group in Tuscany, Italy. Kennedy’s drive to create wines of freshness, vibrancy and life has created a thread of commonality in the wines throughout the…

458 | The relationship between Putin and Trump, and what it means for Ukraine

Kurt Volker, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and current Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis discusses some key elements about the war and what’s to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Making wine and music have more in common than you think

Famed winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo (of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, France) and legendary co-founder of IRS Records (think Police, REM, The Go-Go’s, etc.) Jay Boberg met serendipitously at a party in Philadelphia over 25 years ago. Their friendship has led to a remarkable collaboration in Willamette Valley, Oregon—where they make outstanding wines that, “we like to…

Moniqe Soltani persevered through tragedy to bring back Wine Oh! TV

Monique Soltani is an award-winning journalist who has spent the majority of her life working in newsrooms in California’s major cities from San Francisco to San Diego, and everywhere in between and through Wine Oh! TV, she has developed a core connection with the wine country community. Monique first brought Wine Oh! to life in…

460 | Hurricanes; The Harsh Reality Behind a Growing American Threat

Media personality Chris Core says his life, like that of millions of others in Florida and North Carolina, has been ruined by the increasingly powerful hurricanes that have been raking the U.S. in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.