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Spiritual Growth & Wine: Exploring Self-Discovery, Transformation & Wine Conversations
Denise Marsh is the author of "Do It For Your Selfie", a transformational retreat leader, self-friendship and inner healing guide, as well as a certified wine specialist. Combining her expertise in spiritual growth with her passion for wine, Denise specializes in guiding people through their transformation journey using wine as a unique tool for self-discovery and connection.
Spiritual Growth & Wine is the podcast for anyone looking to step deeper into their spiritual journey while learning about wine in a meaningful and enriching way. Whether you're seeking personal growth, healing, or just want to explore how wine can enhance your self-awareness, you’ve come to the right place.
This show will provide valuable insights for people who are on a path of spiritual evolution, personal growth, and those who love wine. If you’re ready to embrace your transformation, deepen your connection with yourself, and learn how wine can be a part of that process, this podcast is for you.
In each episode, we’ll dive into topics that inspire self-reflection, promote spiritual growth, and offer practical guidance for your personal journey. We’ll also explore the connection between wine and transformation, allowing you to savor both the moments of self-discovery and a glass of wine in hand.
Some episodes will feature a specific wine that aligns with the theme or purpose of the conversation, enhancing the experience and offering unique insights into how wine mirrors our personal growth and spiritual journeys. Whether it's a bold red or a crisp white, the wine is thoughtfully chosen to complement the discussion, helping you savor both the transformation and the sip.
This show will answer questions like:
- How does the wine-making process mirror the journey of spiritual growth and transformation?
- How can I embrace vulnerability as part of my healing and self-discovery process?
- How can I shift my mindset and embrace true self-love without feeling overwhelmed or pressured?
4. How can I balance spiritual growth with everyday life in a fun, approachable way?
5. How can I use the practice of mindfulness and presence in wine tasting to support my own growth?
6. What are the unspoken connections between the process of wine aging and personal evolution?
This podcast isn’t your typical wine show, and there is no snooty wine jargon here! It’s about fun, unique perspectives that combine spiritual exploration with a glass of wine in hand. While some episodes feature expert guests from both the spiritual and wine worlds, most will be solo episodes, where I’ll share my personal insights, tools, and stories to help you grow and evolve on your own journey.
Tune in each week for episodes that inspire you to grow, heal, and savor life’s journey sip by sip.
Episodes
50 episodes
You're Not Stuck. You've Just Outgrown It!
Have you ever felt like something in your life isn’t wrong, but it’s no longer right either?In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to outgrow a chapter not because it failed, but because it fulfilled its purpos...
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What If It Actually Works Out?
What if you stopped preparing for things to go wrong, and started expecting them to go right?In this episode, we flip the "what if" question on its head and explore how this simple shift can open you up to opportunity, growth, and ...
Resilience, Purpose, and Service with Army Veteran and Nonprofit Leader Chuck Tyler
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Army veteran, pastor, and nonprofit leader Chuck Tyler to explore resilience, faith, and living a life of purpose. From military service to empowering veteran innovators and raising funds for...
Breakthroughs Don’t Need Fireworks
Not all breakthroughs are loud. Some happen in quiet conversations. Some happen when you finally feel safe enough to be seen.In this episode, I’m sharing what unfolded at my recent retreat. The kind of transformation that doe...
How To Release Some Pressure!
Hey there! This short and fun episode is for the person who is feeling a bit (or a lot) of pressure in their life right now, and want to hear from someone who gets it and someone who has a few helpful tips to release some of that gosh darn pres...
Champagne, Legacy & Lessons: A Conversation with Florent Nys of Billecart-Salmon
What happens when you sit down with the Chief Winemaker of one of the most celebrated Champagne houses in the world and sip their Brut Rosé while talking about legacy, evolution, and the soul of wine? You get this episode.<...
When the Supermoon Says It’s Time to Let Go
This episode is a whole experience with equal parts healing, revealing, and beautifully aligned.In honor of last week’s supermoon, we’re diving deep into what full moons are actually here to do: illumi...
Do What Feels Good: Healing, Play, and the Power of Unconventional Joy with Abby Albaum
What if the thing that heals you isn’t logical, traditional, or something anyone else would ever pick for themselves?In this episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, Denise sits down with Abby Albaum, a creative entre...
When the Old You Starts Cracking Under Holiday Pressure
The holidays have a way of bringing out versions of us we thought we outgrew. You know the roles...the peacekeeper, the strong one, the fixer, the one who swallows their truth so everyone else can be comfortable.But what if the pr...
Coming Home To Self with Jesi Carroll
In this heartfelt and illuminating conversation, Denise is joined by Jesi Carroll, a Certified Life Coach and Intuitive Guide who helps women step into their power, release perfectionism, and trust the wisdom of their own journey....
Tuscany Retreat: A Journey of Self-Exploration, Indulgence & Alignment
Join Transformational Mindset and Inner Healing Guide Denise Marsh for an inside look at her upcoming Tuscany Retreat: A Journey of Self-Exploration, Indulgence & Alignment, a seven-night experie...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: Exploring Who You're Becoming
In this Minute to Decant episode, Denise pours a reflection on self-exploration, and not the kind that demands answers, but the kind that invites curiosity.She shares a brief moment from a conversation with one of h...
Netherlands & Belgium: A Retreat Into Self-Awareness, Self-Friendship, and Everyday Joy
In this special episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, I’m sharing the heart of my Netherlands & Belgium Retreat happening April 19–26, 2026. Together, we’ll explore why this retreat is centered on deepening self-awaren...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: Self-Friendship, Self-Awareness & Everyday Joy
What if the most important relationship you’ll ever have… is the one with yourself?In this Minute to Decant, I’m pouring into the theme of self-friendship and self-awareness, and how they open the door to living wi...
Portugal Awaits: A Life-Changing Retreat in Self-Trust & Vulnerability
March 15–22, 2026, I’m hosting something extraordinary: the Portugal Self-Trust, Vulnerability & Bold Expression Retreat in the heart of Alentejo.This isn’t just a trip. It’s an intentional journey designed to help you s...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: Self-Trust Changes Everything!
Self-trust is one of the bravest practices you can build. Most of us were taught to outsource trust to parents, partners, systems, or outside validation. But at the end of the day, you live with you.In this...
Are You Burned Out? Signs, Recovery, and Realignment
Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s when your spark starts dimming and your joy feels out of reach. In this episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, Denise unpacks what burnout really looks like (hint: it’s more than long...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: Your Body Deserves Gratitude Too!
Your body carries you every single day, and often without thanks.In this Minute to Decant, Denise leads you through a stream of gratitude for the parts of yourself that keep you moving, steady, and alive. From your toes t...
The Power of Disconnecting: Why Stepping Away Brings You Back to Yourself
I’m recording this one straight from my solo retreat, because sometimes the most powerful reminders come in real time.When was the last time you gave yourself permission to truly disconnect? To step away from the noise, the expect...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: It's Ok To Be Human
Sometimes you just need someone to remind you that it’s okay. In this Minute to Decant, Denise pours out a stream of encouragement to help you breathe, soften, and remember that rest, love, joy, and even starting over are all ...
Contentment vs. Complacency: Are You Resting or Resisting?
Most people say “I’m fine where I am”, but are you really at peace, or are you quietly stagnating? In this episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, Denise Marsh explores the fine line between contentment and complacency, ...
A MINUTE TO DECANT: You Are Allowed To Just BE!
In this episode of A MINUTE TO DECANT, which are quickie episodes for a mid-week message, you are reminded you can just BE and not always be on a mission to heal and grow!
It’s Not About If You’re Worthy of Love, It’s About If That Love Is Worthy of You!
You love to love, but when it comes to receiving it back, do you question if you really deserve it? Betrayal, rejection, and conditional relationships can leave us shrinking for scraps of love instead of choosing what truly honors us. Bu...
Not Every Season is a Vintage Year (and That’s Okay)
Not every year in winemaking is a celebrated vintage, and not every season of your life will feel like a highlight reel. Some years bring drought, storms, or unexpected setbacks. Others align beautifully, producing fruit that’s rich and full of...
How to Plan Your Life Like Your Highest Self (Not Your Old Self)!
Most people plan their lives around pressure, expectations, or what others want. But your highest self plans differently... with clarity, alignment, and vision.In this episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, Denise shares how to...