Wiser With Wine

Alex and Rynae are gearing up to send their kids to Kindy next year, and reality is kicking in. Lucy steps in with some much-needed advice as we dive into the big questions around schooling choices, the rise of homeschooling, and whethernature-based learning or traditional classrooms make the most sense.   We talk homework battles, pricey school photos, the politics of uniforms, navigating disagre...

In this episode, we sit down with French psychic medium Shirley Barroy, for a conversation that’s as fascinating as it is deeply personal. Shirley shares how she first discovered her psychic abilities, how she learned to trust them, and what it’slike to work as a medium in everyday life. She also gives Alex and Lucy live tarot readings and brings through messages from their loved ones who have pas...

This week, we’re joined by Adam Keane and Emma Lunt — the duo behind Drinks Chat Podcast — for a fun, entertaining crossover where good conversation flows just as smoothly as the cocktails.   We dive into how Drinks Chat began, their early episodes, how the show has evolved, and the emotional moments that surprised even them. They share their dream guests, biggoals for 2026, and what the hospitali...

This week, we flip the script — Rynae sits down to interview Alex , and we’re finally getting the full backstory behind our resident Leo, tech queen, and former Sydney beach girl. We dive into Alex’s pre-kids Sydney life (spoiler: beaches, brunches, and zero responsibilities), the best hidden food gems she still dreams about, and what it was really like moving across the country to start a family...

Rynae is back from her 22-day European adventure — and she’s officially in her Roman Empire era. Think: Michelin-chef lunches at MotoGP, endless limoncello spritzes, wood-fired saltimbocca, the best pasta in Genoa, Iberian ham fantasies, and shopping… so much shopping …   She almost got kicked out of the Vatican, fell hopelessly in love with Rome, and yes — briefly “lost” her husband and child, wh...

This week, we’re pouring one out for entitlement, first world problems, and the little vices we pretend aren’t that bad.   From people glued to the baggage carousel, to Perth’s 4WD drivers with Big D–Energy, we’re calling it all out — including ourselves. We whinge about sparkling water that’s “not sparkly enough,” overflowing wardrobes, and weigh in on Sydney Sweeney’s Good Jeans moment.  Then we...

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Anthony Chaffee — medicaldoctor, podcaster, and unapologetic carnivore — for a meaty chat about health, hormones, and why your kale smoothie might secretly hate you.   We cover everything from fertility and PCOS to digestion, fat as fuel, and why meat provides every essential nutrient your body needs. Dr. Chaffee breaks down plant toxins, sugaraddiction, and the surp...

Welcome to Wiser With Wine — Halloween Edition , where the only spirits we trust come in a bottle.   This week, we’re diving headfirst into Halloween — from its ancient Celtic roots to today’s billion-dollar costume chaos. We unpack why Aussies suddenly decided it’s a thing, whether “slutty nurse” costumes are still in rotation, and which one of us would die first in a zombie apocalypse.   We also...

We’re throwing it back to the golden age of TV — when sitcoms ruled, theme songs slapped, and RAGE on the ABC at 2am was the only way to discover new music. From Friends and Full House to Buffy and The Sopranos , we’re reliving theshows that shaped our childhoods and warped our sense of humour.  Then we shift gears into fashion flashbacks — think Von Dutch, leather pants, surf brands, and platform...

In Episode 21, we sit down with Tina Lewis — a friend, a mum of two, and a breast cancer survivor — during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know 1 in 7 Australian womenwill be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime?   We start light — family, daughters, Swedish life and identity — before going deeply into Tina’s cancer journey: the moment she knew, the emotional rollercoaster and the...

In this week's episode, Rynae reviews Alex's famous margaritas while we deep-dive The Hunting Wives .  From Margo’s messy love life to Sophie’s slow-motion breakdown, we unpack every wild twist—governors, guns, and guiltyconsciences included. We debate it all: feminist icons or wine-drunk chaos? Empowerment or obsession? And, most importantly—would we move to Maple Grove… or run like hell?   Grab...

This week we’re joined by Michael “Mickey” Lenderick—legendary dad of four daughters, netball coach, and the guy behind RentWA (yes, the one with the epic Christmas parties at his house). Mickey tells us what it’s really like running a family business—building a strong team culture, throwing next-level staff parties, and even giving in to the tech upgrades he never wanted but knew the business nee...

In this episode, we tackle the big love–hate relationship we all have with technology. From parenting with iPads as the “automatic babysitter” to navigating screen time, creativity, and cyberbullying, we explore how tech is shaping our kids—for better and worse. We chat about the positives too: kids building virtual bonds with family, developing digital literacy, and learning independence online....

This week we welcome Perth’s ultimate platter queens, Peyton & Renée from Guilty Grazing . The mother–daughter duo spill on how they turned a love of entertaining into one of WA’s most drool-worthy grazing board businesses—and what it’s really like to work together as family. We chat about flavour fails and perfectionist tendencies, before diving into the business side: building a brand, sourc...

In Part 2 of our motherhood series, we dive deeper into life after baby—when marriages shift, family dynamics change, and the reality of motherhood looks very different fromthe expectation. We ask the big questions: what parts of our pre-kid lives do we mourn the most, and how do we rebuild a sense of balance in the chaos? We also look at the research. Dr. Erica Komisar shares her insights on rais...

Ever wondered what makes your favourite sisters-in-law tick? We put each host in the hot seat with 10 quick-fire questions—from secret partner lies to reality TV dreams. No filters, no prep, just pure unfiltered chaos. Follow us on instagram :) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserwithwine/

In this spine-tingling episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Gypsy Maggie Rose—a woman who has been communicating with the spirit world since childhood. Fromher early days growing up in Wales to her life in Australia, Maggie shares how the gift of speaking with the dead has passed through the women in her family for generations. We explore her experiences connecting with those who’ve crossed...

Motherhood: it’s beautiful, messy, hilarious, exhausting, and nothing like the Instagram version. In this episode, we dive into the raw and unglamorous reality of those early days—when your identity shifts, your hoodie is permanently milk-stained, and “self-care” means finishing a coffee while it’s still warm. We unpack matrescence (that puberty-like transformation into motherhood), the loss and r...

Ever wondered what makes your favourite sisters-in-law tick? We put each host in the hot seat with 10 quick-fire questions—from secret partner lies to reality TV dreams. No filters, no prep, just pure unfiltered chaos. Follow us on instagram :) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserwithwine/

In Episode 13 of Wiser With Wine , we sit down with Russell Blaikie — veteran chef, hospitality trailblazer, and current Director of Food for the Prendiville Group — for a rich and spirited chat about life, learning, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. Russell takes us on a delicious journey from his 19-year reign at Must Wine Bar, all the way to his current role at The Prendiville Group, stee...

Ever wondered what makes your favourite sisters-in-law tick? We put each host in the hot seat with 10 quick-fire questions —from secret partner lies to reality TV dreams. No filters, no prep, just pure unfiltered chaos. View the full episode - #11 She's All That Follow us on instagram :) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserwithwine/

You asked for it — we’re finally drinking on the pod! Rynae and Alex hit the Good Food & Wine Show in Perth and return with stories (and slightly fuzzy memories). Lucy grills them on what they did, who they met, and which wines won their hearts. From meeting passionate winemakers to being whisked around the world in a cheese and wine pairing class with Valérie Henbest of Smelly Cheese Co., thi...

Rynae puts Alex and Lucy to the test with a blind tasting featuring Arlewood Estate wines from the cool southern reaches of Margaret River. It’s Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, and Cabernet Sauvignon vs Cabernet Merlot — but will they pick the right drops? Along the way, Rynae shares tips for comparing wines like a pro, and we revisit our hilarious (and slightly messy) Uber ride home from...

Another round of blind tasting — this time with wines from McHenry Hohnen in Margaret River. Prosecco takes on natural wine, Shiraz faces off with Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, and Alex and Lucy do their best to impress (or at least guess). We chat about the Prosecco game levelling up, spill our favourite drunken moments, and finish off the wine-fuelled trilogy with a giggle. Follow us on instagram :...

From pink onesies to perimenopause, in this episode we explore the wild, wonderful, and ever-evolving experience of Being a Woman . We chat about how girls and boys are spoken to differently from birth, when we first noticed society’s expectations creeping in, and what it felt like to grow boobs, land jobs, find (or ditch) partners, and face fertility timelines that felt morelike ticking clocks. A...