Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 89

Navigating Wine, Personal Growth, and Online Bullying with Natalie MacLean (Part 2)

Air Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dive deep into the world of wine while facing the challenges of online bullying?

In today’s episode I have Natalie MacLean back on the podcast and she’s diving into the world of wine through an experiential and personal lens.

Natalie shares her unique approach to wine journalism, the emotional and cultural impact of wine, and challenges within the hospitality industry - from high rates of substance abuse to etiquette norms that stigmatize open discussions about alcohol misuse. Natalie also shares her personal experiences towards alcohol consumption and online bullying.

So, if you are ready to dig into the emotional and cultural layers of wine, confront industry challenges like online bullying, and get a taste of Natalie’s adventurous stories this episode is for you!

Today's episode is part 2 of my chat with Natalie. If you missed the first part where we chat about Natalie's journey as a wine writer, her memoir Wine Witch on Fire, and if wine reviews are actually helpful, then go back and listen to episode 88!

Connect with Natalie:
Website: https://www.nataliemaclean.com/
Natalie’s Books: https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/books/
Free Pairing Guide& Book Club Guide: https://www.nataliemaclean.com/

Episode Highlights:

• Books by Natalie: Red, White and Drunk All Over, Unquenchable, and Wine Witch on Fire
• Experiential journalism
• Natalie’s unique experiences such as shark diving
• Wine’s emotional and cultural impact
• Natalie’s personal struggles with alcohol during challenging times
• Natalie’s personal contemplation on her relationship with alcohol
• Harassment and inequality in the wine and hospitality industry
• Turning marginalizing terms into symbols of strength and wisdom
• Natalie’s favorite food and wine pairing that you’ll never guess

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