Best Shrinking And Drinking Podcasts (2025)

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Andrea Oskis: The Kitchen Shrink 26:39

21h ago26:39

26:39

This week, we're with award-winning psychologist, and graduate of Gilly's How to Cook a Book food writing retreat, Andrea Oskis. Her first book is a series of tales from her clinic exploring how the food we eat reveals who we are – and how we love. Its title? The Kitchen Shrink. Genius. Pop over to Gilly's Substack for Extra Bites of Andrea. Hosted…

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Ep.160 Midlife Unfiltered: The Real Slim Sherri Is Saying What We’re All Thinking 57:36

3d ago57:36

57:36

What if the real glow-up in midlife has nothing to do with wrinkle creams—and everything to do with finally showing up unapologetically as yourself? Meet Sherri Dindal, better known as The Real Slim Sherri—the blue-haired, tattooed, profanity-positive powerhouse who's become a viral voice for women over 40. With over 5 million followers, Sherri’s r…

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Women's Hidden Role in Brewing History 39:48

4d ago39:48

39:48

For a majority of history, women were the main brewers. Only within the last hundred years has the industry been dominated by men. What changed? Join historian Joel and the team as they dive into the millennia-old story of women in brewing, from ancient Sumer to the Enlightenment. PATREON Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch:…

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Let the Place Speak: On Art, Life After Academia, Building a Practice on Our Own Terms, and Starting Again with Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg 37:23

7d ago37:23

37:23

In this heartfelt and grounding conversation, Kat reconnects with her former professor, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, to explore what it truly means to live a creative life—on your own terms. Cheryl shares how her work is shaped by place, walking, and deep observation—drawing inspiration from time spent in Wyoming, China, Finland,…

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Tom Kerridge: The BBQ Book 27:49

8d ago27:49

27:49

This week, Gilly is confronting her biggest summertime phobia with Tom Kerridge and his latest book, The Barbecue Book. He’s the man with the Midas touch – he turned the Hand and Flowers from a rundown pub in Buckinghamshire into the first and only 2 star Michelin pub in the world. He’s the chef who lost a stack of weight and turned his diet story …

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Beyond Trends: Tatum Dooley on Making the Art World More Interesting, Accessible, and Artist-Driven 19:04

9d ago19:04

19:04

In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova speaks with Tatum Dooley—writer, brand strategist, and founder of Art Forecast. Tatum shares how she built a trusted curatorial platform that bridges art, fashion, and design while spotlighting emerging artists and helping demystify the art world. We discuss: How Art Forecast evolved from an…

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Ep.159 Why She Gave Up Wine—and Gained a Global Movement - Sober Is the New Cool 38:46

10d ago38:46

38:46

What If Sober Was the New Cool? Breaking the Wine Culture Narrative with Kim Bellas This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend Is wine really the answer to midlife stress—or have we just been sold that story? In this episode of Asking for a Friend, I sit down with Kim Bellas, founder of …

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From Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 2 25:15

11d ago25:15

25:15

The Riggs Brothers are back to discuss the unique aspects of Riggs Beer Company, including their use of locally-grown grains from their family farm, financial strategies, and their focus on sustainability with solar energy. They highlight the benefits of their location near a major university (University of Illinois) and the importance of keeping t…

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The Creative Business Audit: Maximize Your Profit, Reclaim Your Time, and Make Space for What Matters 22:37

14d ago22:37

22:37

Feeling overwhelmed in your creative business? In this solo episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) walks you through how to do a Creative Business Audit—a practical process to clarify what’s working, where your time and energy are going, and how to boost your profit without burning out. Whether you're an artist, coach, designer, or creative founder—this e…

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Bee Wilson: The Heart-Shaped Tin 27:50

15d ago27:50

27:50

This week, we’re back with one of Gilly's favourite guests on Cooking the Books, Bee Wilson and her latest book, The Heart Shaped Tin. It’s a book about love and loss, and the magical thinking that so many of us transpose onto everyday objects, often found in the kitchen. As she navigates her way from the despair of a broken marriage to a gloriousl…

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Ep.158 The Truth About Dying: What Hospice Nurse Julie Wants Every Family to Know 53:38

17d ago53:38

53:38

How Understanding Death Can Help You Live More Fully — with Hospice Nurse Julie This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend What if facing the realities of death could actually help you live with more intention, gratitude, and peace—right now? In this powerful episode of Asking for a Frie…

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From Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 1 34:12

18d ago34:12

34:12

How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all…

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Noor Murad At Cooking the Books Live: Lugma 37:02

22d ago37:02

37:02

This week, we’re basking in the evening sunshine at Cooking the Books Live at Rockwater, Hove with Noor Murad. Her debut cookbook, Lugma is her twist on the familiar, to use an Ottolenghi term, of the food from her homeland, Bahrain. It’s the very first international cookbook of Bahraini recipes, but reflects her own experiences of growing up there…

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Ep.157 Stop Shrinking, Start Leading: The Midlife Wellness Wake-Up Call 47:07

24d ago47:07

47:07

Feeling like you’re doing everything right—but still not feeling like yourself? This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help - https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend In this powerful episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by Courtney Townley—health coach, creator of the Grace & Grit podcast, and a fierce advocate for midlife…

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There is Nothing Left to Prove – It’s Already Yours! Energy & Creating from Alignment with Olga 32:10

24d ago32:10

32:10

In this uplifting and practical mindset episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and author Olga, whose new book It’s Already Yours offers a refreshing and accessible approach to identity, mindset, and aligned creation. We dive into: How your subconscious mind shapes your day-to-day reality The role of identity and nervous system regulation in…

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More Coal Innovations by Brewers w/ Dr. Anton Howes 21:33

25d ago21:33

21:33

The conversation with Dr. Anton Howes continues! We discuss the pivotal role brewers have played in technological advancements, the historical rise of coal, and the interconnectedness of beer, steam engines, and innovation. PATREON Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast FACEBOOK GROUP Got a…

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From Artist to Opportunity Creator: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Submission Tips with Sergio Gomez 50:19

28d ago50:19

50:19

In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with artist, curator, educator, and coach Sergio Gomez to talk about what it truly means to be a successful artist in 2025. Sergio shares his incredible journey—from creating art while working a 9 to 5 job to launching a thriving gallery, curating international exhibitions, and ment…

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Julie Lin: Sama Sama 32:39

29d ago32:39

32:39

This week, we're with Malaysian Scottish chef, restaurateur and now food writer, Julie Lin and her debut cookbook, Sama Sama Sama Sama meaning Same Same is all about food and identity. It’s a book that has been simmering for years as Julie explores her same-same notions of home and all the ingredients of belonging that have come together in the has…

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What Artists Truly Need in 2025 (It’s Not More Content) 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

In this honest chat, Kat shares an unfiltered look at what artists like you and me truly need in 2025 and beyond. From navigating overwhelm and distraction to embracing deeper purpose and aligned visibility, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that your art, your voice, and your vision still matter. This episode offers grounde…

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Ep.156 Osteoporosis Isn’t Inevitable: Midlife Bone Health Strategies That Work 58:15

1M ago58:15

58:15

Think Bone Loss Is Just a Part of Aging? Think Again. This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend If your doctor’s only advice for bone health is “take calcium, vitamin D, and wait,” this episode is your wake-up call. I’m joined by Dr. Doug Lucas—former orthopedic surgeon turned bone heal…

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The Real Reason Coal Become Popular w/ Dr. Anton Howes 26:28

1M ago26:28

26:28

What actually made coal a popular source of fuel? It's long been thought that it was Londoners looking to warm their home but Dr. Anton Howes has counter for that misconception! Gary, Joel, and Allison learn from historian Dr. Anton Howes the significant role that breweries played in the early adoption of coal. Part 1! PATREON Support the show! Get…

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Shrinking the Problem, Expanding the Dream: Trusting the Next Level and Letting Go 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

In this solo episode, host Kat — artist, certified coach, and founder of Create! Magazine — speaks directly to those navigating the in-between seasons of life and creativity: when the vision is clear, but momentum feels slow, and nothing seems to be moving fast enough. From reframing your challenges to trusting the pruning seasons, this episode is …

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Rosie Kellett: In For Dinner 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

This week, Gilly is with the queen of communal living an icon of bohemian anti-capitalism, Rosie Kellett. An actress, a baker with Meringue Girls and Claire Ptak’s assistant at Violet Cakes – which included working on Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake, it was moving into a Carpet Warehouse in London that shot her to fame on Instagram. The idea of sha…

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Leyla Kazim: Pathways 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

This week, in a special extra episode to coincide to the minute with a fascinating new way of publishing, I’m with content creation queen, Masterchef judge and co-presenter of The Food Programme, Leyla Kazim Leyla’s debut Pathways is not one but two books about her massive life change to become a farmer in Portugal. It’s a memoir/manifesto/guide to…

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Ep.155 Eat More, Weigh Less: The Midlife Metabolism Fix You’ve Been Missing 34:44

1M ago34:44

34:44

Still Cutting Calories After 40? Here’s What You Should Do Instead This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend Lisa Holtan, Faster Way coach and personal trainer with 17 years of experience, joins me this week to flip everything you thought you knew about midlife weight loss on its head. …

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How We See and Understand Art with Gita Joshi 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

What makes a work of art resonate? Is it the colors, the subject, the symbolism—or something more elusive? In this episode, curator, author, and coach Gita Joshi returns to talk about her new book Framing the Invisible: How We See and Understand Art. We explore how perception, personal experience, and context shape the way we engage with artwork—wh…

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How a Brewery Prepares for Festival Season 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

Timing is everything for a brewery. Bobby, Allison, and Joel give Gary the low down on how McFleshman's prepares for summer and fall festivals, making sure they have the right beer for the right day. All while preparing to expand the brew room and what's on tap! PATREON Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respec…

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Stuart Gillespie: Food Fight 31:48

1M ago31:48

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This week, we’re talking about the dirty rotten scoundrels who run our global food industry with Dr Stuart Gillespie Stuart’s book Food Fight: From Plunder and Profit to People and Planet gives us the back story of a food system driven by greed and exploitation. But it suggests how to transform it into a food system fit for the future which priorit…

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Why Your Pitch Isn’t Landing—And How to Actually Get Published in Magazines, Podcasts, and More with Kat 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I not getting featured?”—this episode is for you. Whether your pitches are met with silence, you’re dropping “feature me” comments under open calls, or you’re simply unsure how to approach editors, this is the (loving) tough-love conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this solo episode, Kat shares raw insight fr…

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Ep.154 Vaginal Dryness, UTIs, and Hormones: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know 52:34

1M ago52:34

52:34

This episode is sponsored by Better Help - https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend Your Skin's Glowing, But What About Down There? Let’s Talk. We obsess over skincare, fitness, and aging gracefully—but when it comes to vaginal health? Total silence. Meanwhile, millions of women in perimenopause and beyond are battling dryness, painful sex, recurrin…

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The History and Purpose of Beer Gardens 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

How did beer gardens come to be and what makes them an integral part of brewing culture? Allison, Bobby, and Joel teach Gary about the the history and science of biergartens and recount their own experience of building the McFleshman's beer garden. PATREON Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod…

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Poppy Okotcha: A Wilder Way 30:08

2M ago30:08

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This week, we’re digging deep – culturally and politically - into our connection with the land in Poppy Okotcha’s A Wilder Way, how gardens grow us. Poppy is this year’s winner of the Jane Grigson Trust Sous Chef Award for New Food Writers for her memoir – and very practical handbook – about putting down roots and growing a garden while reconnectin…

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What 9 Years of Self-Employment Taught Me About Selling Art, Standing Out, and Scaling a Creative Life with Kat 22:17

2M ago22:17

22:17

In this solo episode of Art & Cocktails, I’m (Ekaterina Popova) celebrating my nine-year self-employment anniversary—marking the moment I walked out of my corporate job and committed to building a life as a full-time artist and creative entrepreneur. This conversation blends personal storytelling with practical strategies for artists who are just s…

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Ep.153 Transform Your Walk, Transform Your Health: The Science Behind Better Movement 55:01

2M ago55:01

55:01

Think you know how to walk? Think again. In this episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by international health expert Joanna Hall, founder of the WalkActive Method. Joanna reveals how improving your walking technique can dramatically boost posture, joint health, hormone balance, and even cognitive function—all especially important in midlife. …

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The Art of Ale Sales w/ Stephanie Harvey 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Stephanie Harvey of Stillmank Brewing shares embarassing stories of Bobby from her time marketing at McFleshman's and how she markets local beer to bars through personal connection. In Green Bay for the draft? Stop by Stillmank Brewing for a Draft Day pint! PATREON Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingt…

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Unmasking the Artist: Speaking Your Truth, Navigating Motherhood, and More with Sarah Detweiler 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

In this powerful conversation, Kat sits down with artist Sarah Detweiler to explore the intersections of motherhood, identity, and creative evolution. Sarah opens up about her journey from commercial art to fine art, the deeply personal work in her Hidden Mother series, and her most recent solo show Unmasquerade—a vibrant, layered exploration of AD…

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Caroline Eden: Green Mountains 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

This week, we're walking the Green Mountains of Armenia and Georgia with food and travel writer, Caroline Eden The last time we met on CTB, it was to talk about Cold Kitchens, her dream of journeys past during Lockdown, as she tried to make sense of a changing world. This time, she’s putting one foot in front of the other to process the impact of t…

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Ep.152 Sober Curious After 50? Why Midlife Women Are Ditching the Drink 53:05

2M ago53:05

53:05

What if that evening glass of wine isn’t helping you relax—but actually holding you back? In this honest and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Heather Lowe, founder of Ditch the Drink, to talk about her personal journey of quitting alcohol at age 42 after nearly three decades of what most would call “normal” drinking. From beer tents in Wisconsi…

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The Shrink of Drink Returns w/ Eric Eastman 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Eric Eastman, the Shrink of Drink, joins Gary, Allison, and Joel to discuss the psychological and sensory influences behind why we enjoy different types of beer. From nature versus nurture to sensory interaction, what makes your favorite brew, yours? Listen to Eric's podcast, MysterE's Mysteries: https://lnns.co/pd75mUR1IS- PATREON Support the show…

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