Wiser With Wine

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...

Today we chat with Nat Manganaro, founder of Boogie Woogie dance classes for kids and certified QUEEN of keeping little ones entertained. From her early days as a teacher to launching a business that blends music, movement, and mayhem, Nat shares how Boogie Woogie began—and how it’s grown into a dance-floor hit for toddlers everywhere. We talk dancefloor chaos, hilarious kid moments, and the deep...

In this episode, we kick things off with Watch Sip Repeat and our review of The Substance.  Starring a sensational (and slightly terrifying) Demi Moore, we’re spilling what we loved, what freaked us out, and whether we’d recommend it—or run from it. Then we dive into the juicy world of rivalries: AFL feuds (go Carlton!), the Sydney vs Perth debate, and the one divide that tears Perth apart—north v...

This week, we watched The Substance , starring a sensational (and slightly terrifying) Demi Moore. It’s bold, bloody, and bizarre—a twisted commentary on beauty, ageing, and what happens when you try to bottle perfection. We break down the plot, the shock factor, what we loved, what made us squirm, and whether or not we would take The Substance. Grab a glass and join the review! Follow us on insta...

In this episode, we open our hearts—literally—with Silvana Croft, a trauma-informed, therapeutically focused kinesiologist who’s passionate about helping others reconnect with their purpose and potential. We explore the healing power of kinesiology, a gentle and non-invasive modality that balances the body, mind, and spirit through muscle monitoring and body wisdom. Fromenergy alignment to emotion...

Join us as we we sit down with Emma Farrelly for 20 Truths in 30 Seconds. Emma is an award winning sommelier, Director of Wine for the State Buildings & COMO The Treasury, and fellow mum of two. Go watch Episode #4 - Wine Queen Emma Farrelly for a delicious deep dive into the world of wine. Emma shares her tips on tastings, glass etiquette, building confidence when ordering wine, and yes… how...

In this episode, we’re lifting the lid (and possibly more) on boob jobs, miami thong lifts and the wild world of plastic surgery trends. From Kris Jenner’s new face to Madonna’s new everything , and Jane Fonda still serving at 86—nothing’s off the table. We talk personal opinions, societal pressure, and how Helen Mirren is ageing like a fine wine.  It’s beauty, body image, and a whole lot of boob...