show episodes
 
A group of young adults sip on their alchohol of choice and smoke the weed their hearts so desire while talking about today's problems, society, and life in general. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elevated-intellectuals/support
  continue reading
 
The Spirit Guides offers a behind-the-scenes look into how ordinary people became extraordinary influencers and entrepreneurs in the world of spirits, from whiskey wizards to rum rebels, bourbon buffs to tequila teachers. How did these people end up teaching the world about booze, cocktails, and beyond? What is it like to be on their very unusual entrepreneurial journey? With laughter, learning, and the answers you crave, this is the show that brings you the inside stories of your favorite s ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Hard Proof

The Hard Proof

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events where liquor store owners force grown men to act like 5th graders in exchange for a chance to buy a bottle of Weller at retail. The Hard Proof is on a mission to revitalize the whiskey industry and take it back to a time when whiskey was purcha ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Wife On The Rocks I Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery

Christian Alcoholism Relationship Coach, Crisis Parenting Coach

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Did you marry the man of your dreams, only to now find alcohol seeping into every part of your family? As a woman of faith, committed to your vows, do you struggle to walk out your convictions amidst the chaos and confusion that has devastated your marriage? Do you wish you had someone to confide in without judgment, consequences later or let’s be honest, hearing the worst advice EVER from well meaning people? Despite your relentless efforts, do you feel betrayed, stuck in a cycle, praying f ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
The impact of alcoholism on me was IMMENSE! However, my kids were experiencing all of this too through the littlest eyes and innoent hearts! I did not used to know how to lead them through all of this! Addiction really impacted our family! I have learned SO many tools and nuggets of wisdom over the years that helped me to navigate what our family w…
  continue reading
 
Send your questions to the show! [email protected] Our kids are looking to us for guidance on how to navigate all of this. They can get caught up in the confusion and the family disease of alcoholism. As the wife of an alcoholic and the momma to these souls, and future ACOA members what can you be doing to help them to get through this too!?…
  continue reading
 
Tune in to hear ONE thing that God taught me during this painful lonely season. Being married to an alcoholic who thinks that everything is FINE is SO frustrating! Active addiction is exhausting. AA says that Alcohol is "Cunning, Baffling and Powerful" and it is SO True. The one person that I wanted to talk to was the one person who was also hurtin…
  continue reading
 
Today hear the ONE thing I did that helped me to start leaning on those that God had placed in my life. To bear someone else’s burden is a powerful expression of love and compassion, reminding us that we are not meant to walk through life alone. I needed friends and family to support myself and my children and ultimately my husband through this mes…
  continue reading
 
Connect with me at [email protected] When the confusion and gaslighting are a normal way of life in your alchoholic marriage, and life is flying at you so fast, it is so hard to even recognize where to begin setting BOUNDARIES. Today I share my top foundational boundaries to begin with. Setting boundaries is never an easy task when addiction…
  continue reading
 
Connect with me at [email protected] Lying about drinking is SO COMMON in alcoholic marriages! Christians are not immune to the lying and gaslighting! Have you experienced this? I never want to accuse someone of doing something, but if the proof is there it is SO CONFUSING for us as wives! Send me your QUESTIONS! [email protected] Wan…
  continue reading
 
Connect with me at [email protected] It is the ultimate question! Join me as I pour out my heart on this topic that often took me captive and ran through my head on repeat! I didn't want to have to make an impossible choice! Do you find yourself thinking about these two options and trying to decide what to do? This is VERY common!! If I stay…
  continue reading
 
“ I feel like his mother!” Did you get married expecting a spouse and a life partner? Do you need someone to lean on and instead end up picking up all of the slack PLUS handling his stuff too? Are you struggling with conflicting thoughts on how to navigate these feelings? We will dive into the reasons that I believe contribute to this dynamic espec…
  continue reading
 
Connect with me at [email protected] QUESTIONS? Submit your question to the email above and listen for a response on the show. Do you attend meetings already? If not, why? What options are even out there? What are the barriers you face? There are so many resources for us wives and I want to share a few with you today! Do not walk this journe…
  continue reading
 
How to support ideas of Recovery in the New Year! Did your husband mention a New Years Resolution to cut back drinking? Are you praying he will walk into REVOVERY this Year? Do you wish he would make some kind of a commitment for change? Anything would give you hope at this point!! Tune in to hear how you can support recovery and future conversatio…
  continue reading
 
Are you exhausted? The fallout can be immense after holidays or special occasions. I believe we experience this at a higher and deeper level in marriages struggling with addiction and its impact on our families! Join me for some tips to get the rest and renewal you need in impossible situations. What can Biblical rest and renewal look like in a fam…
  continue reading
 
What do we do with all of these emotions that hit us and create a storm of heaviness? The Bible gives us some direction on this topic and as a gift from me to you, tune in to hear my heart for you my sweet friend. The creator of the universe LOVES you! Connect with me at [email protected] Send your questions to the show! Holiday Survival Gui…
  continue reading
 
What will you do if your husband drives intoxicated? How can you protect your kids from the impacts of alcoholism if things get out of hand? Do you have a plan of how to walk through this valley and make it through these next few weeks? Connect with me at [email protected] I would LOVE to hear from you. Send a question to the show and you ma…
  continue reading
 
Holidays and alcohol tend to go hand in hand in our culture. How can we regain some control of this painful reality to manage alcohol's presence at our family gatherings this year? -Attend events as normal or decline invitations?? How to make a plan! -Boundary setting Reclaim this season for you and your children. <3 Connect with me hello@wifeonthe…
  continue reading
 
Have you ever felt paralyzed trying to plan and schedule life with kids because your husband refuses to commit or follow through? In this episode, we’ll explore the heartbreak of unilateral parenting with an alcoholic husband. Single-Married Parent: Can you relate to the description below? A devoted wife and mother striving to balance her children’…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Wife on the Rocks! Have you ever felt crazy in your alcoholic marriage? Does it feel like you are the keeper of secrets and no one else knows what is happening behind closed doors? You are not alone. God sees everything. Connect with me at [email protected] Send your questions to the show! Curious about working with me? I offer 1 …
  continue reading
 
Are you a Christian wife in an Alcoholic Marriage? Do things seem really complicated in your relationship? Do you struggle to put words to how you are feeling and what is happening in your home? You are NOT alone <3 Welcome to Wife on the Rocks Podcast.By Bethany Dettmer - Relationship Coach for Christian Women, Alcoholism Impact Coach for Christian Wives
  continue reading
 
How does someone with an MBA and a busy corporate career balance being a leading voice on the tequila scene? Marissa Paragano, aka the brains behind Tequila Encyclopedia and Host of The TequiLadies Instagram Live show, spills the secret formula for how she turned her hobby into a thriving side business on The Spirit Guides. MBA to Tequila Guru Host…
  continue reading
 
With a background spanning fitness, marketing, and bartending, Sam Pence had a variety of routes he could take. But after finding his passion in cocktail making, he was inspired to start his venture into content creation. In this episode of The Spirit Guides, we chat with Sam Pence, better known as @servedbysammy, who rapidly gained a following of …
  continue reading
 
The music business, training as a chef, competing on a cooking show, opening a coffee roasting business and balancing that with being a spirit guide… Wayne Cafariella’s career has been an impressive cocktail of experiences! The man behind @drinkwithwayne first began creating content for his coffee business but later became a fully-fledged spirit gu…
  continue reading
 
From musical theatre to the world of wine, Amanda McCrossin took a major pivot in her career after finding her calling in the wine industry. Eager to learn as much about wine as possible, she trained as a sommelier before embarking on her content creation journey. Making Wine Content Relatable and Educational In this episode of The Spirit Guides, h…
  continue reading
 
How did a photojournalist make waves in the tequila world? What started as a simple love for tequila has become a highly influential business that has probably changed the tequila world forever. Find Your Perfect Tequila Match with Tequila Matchmaker In this episode of The Spirit Guides, host Tequila Jay Baer sits down with Grover Sanschagrin, the …
  continue reading
 
Chris Chapanar, aka Whiskey Noobs, is an engineer by day but a busy spirit guide by night. He launched his side hustle early on in his career after developing a love for whiskey and a desire to learn as much about it as possible. He poured that knowledge into a podcast, Whiskey Noobs, before branching out into short-form video content across Instag…
  continue reading
 
Sippers, we step away from the world of spirits in this episode to speak with Lucia Palm, creator of the lucialoveswine brand across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We hear how Lucia moved from culinary school to a career in the restaurant business as a trained sommelier, to create content for fellow wine lovers. From Certified Wine Pro to Content …
  continue reading
 
There are so many "Old" whiskeys these days! Old Elk, Old Grand Dad, Old Line, Old Overholt, Old Barton, Old Medley, Old Taylor, the list goes on and on and on... So today, Benny brought a handful of his favorites to blind the guys on. Youtube: https://youtu.be/TFiOXS-rRxo Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
  continue reading
 
Whiskey connoisseurs, this one’s for you! Whiskey enthusiasts were the original pioneers of the spirit guide industry, and the community is still thriving and learning from content creators and educators like Ryan Mills, aka ThatOneDudeRyan. He joins The Spirit Guides for a deep dive into his passion-turned-business in whiskey content creation. Fin…
  continue reading
 
It's mail-day at the studio! This week we had some interesting bottles arrive at our doorstep, and we'll be breaking them down top-to-bottom. Will the marketing make or break these pours? Join us and find out! YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO17g0klVf Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
  continue reading
 
From randomly filming how to make a Manhattan cocktail to becoming two of the most popular spirit influencers in the world, this episode of The Spirit Guides features the father and son duo, Johnny Drinks… From a Smoked Manhattan to Overnight Spirit Guides In the time it takes to age a single bottle of extra Añejo tequila, John Rondi and his son Jo…
  continue reading
 
Join JP, Benny, and The Lawman this week for a very special, and very blurry episode of The Hard Proof! Joined by special guest Luke Rodgers of the Blurry Creatures Podcast, this episode blends the best of both bourbon and Bigfoot. Follow All Things Blurry Creatures: https://www.blurrycreatures.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO…
  continue reading
 
Wait, you mean to tell me JP is STILL upset about Blantons? In 2024? No... it can't be true... Wait, wait... What's he doing with that bottle?? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehardproof/videos Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
  continue reading
 
How does a successful realtor make a 180-degree career pivot to becoming a tequila entrepreneur? Joining this episode of The Spirit Guides is Rob Gerard of The Tequila Collective (@The_TequilaCollective) to share his unique story. From Posting Photos to Growing an Online Tequila Empire Like most spirit influencers and content creators, Rob had no i…
  continue reading
 
How did a comedy writer go from one video on White Claw to becoming the leading expert on hard seltzers, racking up millions of fans, a merch line, and a podcast? We hear Loryn Powell’s story in this episode of The Spirit Guides… From Seltzer Fan to “Seltzpert” It may have started as a pandemic lockdown experiment to pass the time, but Loryn Powell…
  continue reading
 
Between a busy day job, a tequila podcast, tasting events, trips to Mexico, and a family, how did Doug Price become the number one voice in tequila podcasting? We hear about it all in this episode of The Spirit Guides. An “Accidental Influencer” Turned Tequila Guru With a passion for tequila and a background in live events, Doug Price began his spi…
  continue reading
 
The Spirit Guides takes you behind the scenes of the spirits industry, revealing the unexpected journeys of ordinary people who became extraordinary influencers and entrepreneurs. From whiskey wizards to rum rebels, bourbon buffs to tequila teachers, this show uncovers how these passionate individuals ended up teaching the world about booze, cockta…
  continue reading
 
As if whiskey and taters weren't enough, the guys bring back some old segments to spice things up. Wings? BMX bikes and lube? Oh great... here we go again... YouTube: https://youtu.be/cW10iyDD1Uo?si=10fquTLMSkECJ7SK Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
  continue reading
 
The day has finally arrived. Welcome to Episode 1 of The Hard Proof! Join JP, JD, The Lawman, and Benny The Kid as they blind some pours, talk whiskey favorites, and maybe even point a few fingers along the way... Youtube: https://youtu.be/k3skcuiijOA?si=6ejduRLFNw7K0WCt Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
  continue reading
 
Watch the full video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_PO7QFnmJc&ab_channel=TheHardProof We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events …
  continue reading
 
Thank you for all your years of listening, supporting, and spreading the word about our show. This journey has gone far beyond our greatest expectations, and it's all thanks to you. Cheers! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…
  continue reading
 
In Episode #15 of Slice of Wine, host Jared S. Taylor is joined by Dr. Jeff Daiter, Founder of InVintory. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Dr. Daiter's background Overview of InVintory Where they are at today & what's next for the company Early challenges they faced How wine collecting has evolved over the last 3-5 years Dr. Daiter's favo…
  continue reading
 
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the Blue Collar Bourbon Show will be ending March 29th, 2023. Thank you for your continued support over the nearly 5 years we have been on this journey, it means the world to us. Learn More: Hotline: (888) 572-3889 - Press 2, and leave a message Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lastin…
  continue reading
 
In Episode #14 of Slice of Wine, host Jared S. Taylor is joined by Iker Berasaluce, Founder of Iker Wine. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Berasaluce's background How someone with a PhD in Chemistry moved into the wine space What being a wine writer and judge is all about The one wine he would drink if he could only drink one for the rest…
  continue reading
 
This week we're taking a virtual tour of a viral speakeasy! Join us as we chat with our friend Sterling about he and his wife's hidden-door speakeasy, the R-Bar! Learn More: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_r_bar Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at http…
  continue reading
 
Despite Mind-Games-Madness and D-Rock's complications, the guys still manage to agree on something... Heck, they might just agree on everything! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…
  continue reading
 
Friday is here! And so is a new limited offering from our good friends at Woodford Reserve. Join us for our review of the 2022 Master's Collection Historic Barrel Entry Bourbon. Learn More: Woodford Reserve: https://www.woodfordreserve.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Pri…
  continue reading
 
JP brings the pours and the wonderings this week! We'd love to hear D-Rock's thoughts on the Wildcard Wondering, but he's busy... getting an oil change? Guess the show must go on! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
  continue reading
 
So nice we had to have it twice! Our friends at Old Line Spirits sent us their Single Malt Whiskey for us to try, and even though we fluffed with it a few weeks back, we enjoyed it so much we had to record a bonus about it. It's also JP's first time tasting it, so will it join the list of single malts he hates, or break through to be a buy? Learn M…
  continue reading
 
In true D-Rock fashion, nothing can ever be simple. Whether it's introducing a try-scale, or flipping the fluffer on it's head, no part of the Blue Collar Bourbon Show is safe from his shenanigans! Well... except maybe Choose Your Cheers... Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lasting…
  continue reading
 
Mail-call! Our dear friends at Barrell Craft Spirits have sent us their latest offering, Barrell Bourbon Batch 34, for review. This high proof bourbon is bound to be delicious, but will that taste justify the high price tag? Tune in to find out! Learn More: Barrell Craft Spirits: https://www.barrellbourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide

Listen to this show while you explore
Play