Best Stephanie Rigg Podcasts (2026)

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#223: What It Really Takes to Make an Anxious–Avoidant Relationship Work 14:59

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16m ago14:59

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Anxious–avoidant relationships are often described as doomed — intense, painful, and inherently incompatible. While these dynamics can certainly be challenging, they’re not automatically destined to fail. In this episode, I explore what it actually takes to make an anxious–avoidant relationship work — not through chemistry, hope, or sheer effort, b…

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#222: Can a Fearful Avoidant Change After Cheating? (Ask Steph) 8:48

1h ago8:48

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In this Ask Steph episode, I’m answering a listener question about infidelity and whether a fearful-avoidant partner can genuinely change. Rather than asking whether change is possible in theory, this episode focuses on a more important question: how likely is real change, and what should you actually be paying attention to after betrayal? In this …

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#221: How to Let Go of Someone You Love (For Anxious Attachers) 13:48

6h ago13:48

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Letting go of someone you love can feel like the hardest thing you’ll ever do — especially if you have anxious attachment patterns. When your nervous system equates connection with safety, walking away can feel more intolerable than staying in pain. In this episode, I explore why letting go is so difficult, and what actually helps when love, attach…

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Stephanie Helm - The Vintners Daughter (Canberra District) 29:51

5d ago29:51

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Steph Helm chats with Simon Nash about her winery and the Murrumbateman region more broadly. Steph is the daughter of Ken Helm and has been winning awards for winemaking from an early age. @thewineshowaustralia @thevintnersdaughter

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Ben Riggs - Mr Riggs (McLaren Vale) 37:49

5d ago37:49

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Ben joins Simon Nash for a chat about Vintage 2026 across the several regions he grows grass in. @thewineshowaustralia @mrriggswineco

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Tim Shand - Voyager Estate (Margaret River) 27:03

5d ago27:03

27:03

Tim and Simon chat about how Vintage 26 is progressing and how the year finished up and what is in store for 2026. Shandy is always an entertaining guest. @thewineshowaustralia @voyagerestate

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#220: 3 Hard Truths About Changing Your Life 19:39

7d ago19:39

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As the year comes to a close, this episode offers a grounded reflection on what actually creates change — beyond resolutions or waiting to feel ready. This is an invitation to reflect on agency, integrity, and the quiet choices that shape your life over time. ⁠⁠Register for the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge here…

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Brian Croser AO - Tapanappa 25:09

21d ago25:09

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Simon and Jill have a great chat with Brian about Sparkling styles with food matches and what will be on his table this year amongst other topics. @thewineshowaustralia @tapanappa

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Angus Hewson - The Wine Ark 19:59

16d ago19:59

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Angus joins Simon and Jill to chat about the year and what a stunning success The Ark is and how he and Andrew Caillard MW have produced a wine resource that will be a worldwide reference tool forever. @thewineshowaustralia @captainwinepilot

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Jane Faulkner - Wine Communicator & Judge 27:33

24d ago27:33

27:33

Simon and Jill are joined by Jane for the Christmas show, they have a really fun chat about the highlights of the year and what's inshore for 2026. @thewineshowaustralia @winematters

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Peter Macauley - House of Arras 24:53

22d ago24:53

24:53

Jill and Simon chat with Peter about Sparkling for the Christmas and Summer Season. Winemaking at House of Arras gives him some credit in this area we feel. @thewineshowaustralia @petermacauley @houseofarras

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#219: How a Fear of Rejection Keeps Us From What We Want Most 19:03

29d ago19:03

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In this episode, we explore why rejection feels so big — not just in dating and relationships, but across friendships, family, work, and creative life. We look at the evolutionary and attachment roots of rejection sensitivity, and how it creates a confirmation bias that makes neutral situations feel personal. I talk about how the fear of rejection …

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Will Derham-Banks Road (Bellarine Peninsula) 35:29

23d ago35:29

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Will Derham is a regular contributor to the show and has some great insights. He joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for another great chat. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

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Nic Bowen - Howard Park Wines (Margaret River) 21:09

27d ago21:09

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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Nic Bowen about the successful year that Howard Park has had in 2025. @thewineshowaustralia @howardparkwines

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Andrew Calabria - Calabria Family Wines 23:08

28d ago23:08

23:08

Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Andrew Calabria about the family winery that turns 80 this year, plenty of history and success. @thewineshowaustralia @calabriafamilywines

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Hamish Thomson-Best's Wines Great Western 24:04

28d ago24:04

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Hamish joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to chat about the Australian Christmas icon wine, the Sparkling Shiraz. @thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

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Joe Caruso - SOMM Wine Store 24:54

23d ago24:54

24:54

Joe Caruso has a great wine store serving the Gold Coast, it was a great chat with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @sommwinestore

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#218: Why You're Attracted to Unavailable People 26:30

29d ago26:30

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In this episode, we explore the deeper patterns that make emotionally unavailable partners feel so familiar — even when you want something different. Rather than framing this as a personal flaw or something you’re “doing wrong,” this conversation explores the deeper emotional and relational patterns that make certain dynamics feel familiar, magneti…

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Brett Butcher - Soumah Wines (Yarra Valley) 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

Brett Butcher chats with Simon Nash about his winery Soumah in Gruyere in the Yarra Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @soumahwines

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Shawn Kalleske - Laughing Jack Wines (Barossa) 31:08

1M ago31:08

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Simon Nash is joined by Shawn Kalleske and we hear about the history and direction of this winery. @thewineshowaustralia @laughingjackwines

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Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley) 19:00

1M ago19:00

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A favourite of the show Nat Pizzini joins Simon Nash to announce some new initiatives from her family winery in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

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#217: The Missing Piece in Your Healing Journey 17:44

1M ago17:44

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In this episode, we explore what it really takes to create meaningful change — especially in those seasons where everything feels hard, familiar patterns keep looping, and no amount of “trying” seems to make a difference. We talk about the inner environment required for real change, and why self-compassion isn’t the opposite of accountability — it’…

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Nick Ryan - Wine Writer (Top 100 wines) 10:07

1M ago10:07

10:07

Nick joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for a chat about the recently released Top100 Wines in the Australian newspaper and website. A great resource for us all to get across. @thewineshowaustralia @nickryanwine

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Joanne Heggie & Gerardo Di Iorio - DiVino 25:58

1M ago25:58

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Joanne and Gerardo have a business that provides a region in a box to immerse ourselves in the wine, the food and the music. An event program around Australia and their small tour wine region trips take groups on some amazing local experiences in Italy and France. @thewineshowaustralia @divinocomau

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Kate Lawton - Zero Hour Prosecco (Joval Wines) 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

Kate chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about a new offering in the Zero wine category called Zero Hour. This is a really good expression of no alcohol wine. The chat about the low-no alc category was really interesting. @thewineshowaustralia

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Bruce Tyrrell - Tyrrell's (Hunter Valley) 23:58

1M ago23:58

23:58

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with an industry legend, Bruce Tyrrell. @thewineshowaustralia @tyrrellswines

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#216: My Story of Healing Anxious Attachment 37:14

2M ago37:14

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Today's episode is a special one: I'm sharing my own healing story and how I went from anxious and insecure to confident, grounded in my worth, and in a loving partnership. My hope in sharing is that you can see we aren't all that different, and that you feel encouraged to continue on the courageous path of healing. 🖤 If you'd like to explore my Bl…

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Jane Richards - Eight at the Gate (Wrattonbully, SA) 25:12

1M ago25:12

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Jill Upton talks to Jane Richards about the story behind Eight at the Gate wines in Wrattonbully and the sensational wines they are producing. We also catch a glimpse of what Christmas Day looks like in the family. Definitely a table you would want to join! @thewineshowaustralia @eightatthegate

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Paul Gordon - Leconfield Wines (Coonawarra, SA) 23:26

1M ago23:26

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A well-known name in the industry, Paul has been with Leconfield for many years and is famous for making outstanding Merlot and Cabs from the region, including a sensational Cab Franc. His Bordeaux blend with a touch of Riesling is his avant-garde wine that is also a must try. @thewineshowaustralia @leconfieldwines…

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Richard Bate - Karatta Wines (Robe, SA) 24:12

1M ago24:12

24:12

Jill Upton gets Richard back on the show to talk about his label, Karatta Wines. With a focus on this tiny region as a wonderful weekend destination, Robe is a must visit for all wine (and seafood!) lovers. Stock up on his sparkling Shiraz for Christmas morning :) @thewineshowaustralia @karattawines

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David MacDougal - Lambs Valley Wines (Hunter Valley, NSW) 22:51

1M ago22:51

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Situated in the northern part of the Hunter Valley is Lambs Valley. David is making beautiful wines at his winery. His Amber Gris is an absolute must for any wine lover. His Sparkling, Chardonnay and Shiraz are definitely worth a taste as well! @thewineshowaustralia @lambsvalleywines

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#215: Resentment, Real Repair, Conflict Avoidance & Navigating Dating With Kids — ft. James ‘Fish’ Gill 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend James “Fish” Gill for a listener Q&A all about conflict, communication, and staying connected through hard moments. We explore some big questions, including: How to release resentment when a conflict is “resolved” but the emotional residue is still sitting in your body What real repair actually looks like…

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Alexey Dumbuaya - Yalumba (Barossa) 17:16

2M ago17:16

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Alexey and Yalumba have accepted the Trophy for Best Grenache in the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards for the Yalumba Vat-11 Grenache 2024, announced at an awards ceremony held on 10 July for the second year in a row. Hear the story as he talks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @yalumbawine…

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Peter Fraser - Yangarra Estate (McLaren Vale) 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Peter joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash for a great hat about Grenache and how we are embracing the modern style with both hands and how special some of the sites are. @thewineshowaustralia @yangarraestate

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Elenor McIndoe - WSET educator/wine professional 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Elenor McIndoe brings a UK perspective to the wine discussion with Simon Nash and Jill Upton. Already a well acclaimed wine professional Elenor's star is on the rise. @thewineshowaustralia

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#214: Parenting Q&A: Fears About Having Kids, Staying Connected After a Baby, Anxious-Avoidant Dynamics & More 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

In this special episode of On Attachment, I sit down with my partner Joel to answer your questions about our journey into parenthood with our now 18 month old son. We explore the transition to parenting, how our attachment styles have shaped the experience, and what helps us stay aligned as a couple. The conversation also covers our initial feeling…

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Sez Robinson - Sommelier - Cumulus Inc. 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

Sez Robinson and Simon Nash chat about her wine journey and what goes in to curating a restaurant wine list amongst other things. @thewineshowaustralia

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Alex Deane - Meadowbank (Tasmania) 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Alex Deane speaks to Simon Nash about winning the 2025 Jimmy Watson trophy and what it was like bringing it back to Tasmania and Meadowbank. The 2024 Pinot Noir was the winning wine and only the 4th Pinot Noir to win the Trophy. Credit must be given to Peter Dredge @pjdrege who made the wine from grapes coming off this trailblazing vineyard Meadowb…

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Alex Beckett - Marnong Estate (Subury) 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

Simon Nash chats with Alex about this hidden gem winery on the North West of Melbourne. The property is impressive and the wines are seeing some serious acclaim to match it. @thewineshowaustralia @marnongestate

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Madison James - Nanny Goat Vineyard, Central Otago 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Nanny Goat Vineyard was once a name and a vision. Today they have a great following in Australia and New Zealand for their beautiful wines, vineyards and outstanding cellar door. Madison has been there every step of the way and truly understands our affinity to the humble goat.

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Fraser McKinley - Sami Odi, Barossa Valley 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Sam Isherwood was in awe of Fraser McKinley and the story that led him to the Barossa Valley and his ability to keep things simple and real at the same time. He is a man of the people, and his community and family mean everything to this vigneron. Not to forget about his outstanding and very hard to find wines. A true artist in every sense of the w…

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Leigh Woodrow - Langmeil Wines, Barossa Valley 26:12

2M ago26:12

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Leigh worked a vintage with Langmeil Wines many years ago and loved it so much he decided to move his family and his life to Adelaide. That's dedication and a true love for the worlds oldest Shiraz vineyard! Sam isherwood loved hearing Leigh share his knowledge and passion for these old vine vineyards.…

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#213: How to Care Less About Others' Opinions & Trust Yourself More 17:27

2M ago17:27

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So many of us spend our lives orienting around what other people think of us — seeking approval, avoiding disapproval, and constantly scanning for reassurance that we’re doing, saying, and being the “right” thing. If you lean towards anxious attachment patterns, this makes perfect sense. The foundation of the anxious attachment pattern is an extern…

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Shelley Bickerstaff - Frogmore Creek & Legulch Bicheno, Tasmania 25:57

2M ago25:57

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Shelley is not one to stand still and whilst she has worked with Frogmore Creek in the Coal River for many years, her love of art and creating new businesses are equally as important. Shelley and Sam, talk about the wines of Frogmore Creek, her new wine bar Legulch Bicheno and the story of how she now spends half of her life in Hobart and half on t…

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#212: How & When to Start Dating Again After a Break-up 20:03

3M ago20:03

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One of the most common questions after a break-up is: when will I be ready to start dating again? Sadly, there’s no hard and fast rule, no magic timeline, and no moment where you’ll suddenly feel 100% confident and never wobble again. Readiness isn’t about the calendar — it’s about how you’re feeling, the work you’ve done, and the mindset you're br…

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Katharina Cser-Mostyn - Wine Not the Brand 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Kata about her growing business that was featured on Shark Tank and is going from strength to strength. @thewineshowaustralia @wine.pouched @katacser

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Peter Gago - Penfolds 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Peter joined Simon Nash in studio and it was a great chat and lots of stories. @thewineshowaustralia @penfolds

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Ollie Rapson - Macedon Ranges Budburst Festival 10:07

2M ago10:07

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Ollie speaks with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the upcoming Macedon Budburst Festival on 15-16th Nov. macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.com.au @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine

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Jeff Byrne - Byrne Farm (Orange) 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Jeff Byrne is the owner of Byrne Farm in Orange he chats to Jill Upton and Simon Nash. His “Glenidle Vineyard” Pinot Noir was awarded the Best Pinot Noir in NSW at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge! @thewineshowaustralia @byrnefarmwines

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#211: The Hard Truth About Closure After a Break-up 17:42

3M ago17:42

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When a relationship ends, it’s natural to crave closure. We want answers, explanations, or one last conversation that will tie everything up neatly and help us move on. But the reality is, closure rarely comes from someone else — it’s something we have to create for ourselves. In this episode, I share some hard but freeing truths about closure: Why…