Listen to episode 4.5 here

In this episode, Kirsten and Dannielle discuss the final week of Sandy's life, as her body fails. They discuss what is both happening to Sandy and to the family around her, and what dynamics are changing.
 
They share the books that they both feel are helpful for both the family and the dying person to hear. Kirsten shares a funny story about her mom and the firefighters who came to the house to help carry her to the living room.

Then, Kirsten pairs the episode with a Hook & Ladder Petite Sirah from the Russian River Valley in California. Discover both the history of the winery and why Petite Sirah is anything but meek and small. 

Hook & Ladder Winery
The Afterlife of Billy Fingers, by Annie Kagen
Proof of Heaven, by Eben Alexander

Listen to episode 4.4 here

In this episode Kirsten and Dannielle discuss when we have a plan for the death process of a loved one - we get more quality time together. We get to hear from Kirsten's sister as she shares stories of helping their mom move into her new assisted living home.
Dannielle discusses and highlights how staying ahead of the emergencies absolutely opens the space for a more meaningful connection with our loved ones as they move into this next phase of life.
Kirsten pairs a wine from a country that is getting ahead of the end as they shift up their vines due to the changing weather and climate patterns of the growing region.

Listen to episode 4.3 here

In this episode, Kirsten and Dannielle delve into discussion and statistics that highlight the difficulty the elderly and their loved ones have with admitting it is time to move an elderly person into less risky environments. Dannielle provides suggestions for exercises to help a child begin to care for a parent.

Then, Kirsten pairs their discussion to a unique wine found in South Africa called Pinotage, a wine she pairs with any BBQ on her plate.

Join us for another episode in our Ahead of the End season.

MAN Family Wines Pinotage

Listen here to episode 4.2

Join Dannielle and Kirsten as they discuss a hot topic in current history as US states and other countries debate how or if someone can be involved in the timing of their end of life. They highlight many of the laws that currently govern this choice. Dannielle dives into what happens energetically when you have the option of determining your date of death.
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Then, Kirsten pairs the episode to a French Chablis, honoring her mom's favorite grape.

Listen to episode 4.1
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Join Dannielle and Kirsten for the first show of Season 4, which offers discussion on what we go through as we approach our end of life here on earth. The discussion begins with Kirsten's mom being diagnosed with early onset dementia. What were some of her mom's immediate reactions? How did Kirsten deal with hearing this as her mom's healthcare agent? Dannielle explains what happens to us when we hear news of our upcoming end of life.
Kirsten pairs this unexpected situation with the aging of red wine. Discover why reds evolve in an unusual way.

Listen to 3:5 Wines & Wonders here

Kirsten and Dannielle have their final discussion of time to wrap up Season 3 and this time it's a doozy. They focus on a study done in 2000 where prayer was used to retroactively heal patients four to 10 years before. Dannielle explains the concept of past, present and future happening at the same instance, therefore we are able to affect the outcomes in the past. Kirsten takes the subject and pairs the discussion to a Chilean Carmenere, a grape that until the 1990's was thought to be something else. Join them to fill your life with hope and your glass with wine!

Alka Carmenère by Francois Lurton, Lolol, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Listen to episode 3:4: click here

​Join Dannielle Bryan, of Shamanic Twist, and Kirsten Fox as they explore a famous study of Dr. Hew Len and his praying over each case folder of a group of criminally insane people which cured them of their insanity. The prayer he used is an ancient Hawaiian one called Ho'oponopono and the four elements of the prayer are covered. Kirsten pairs The Prisoner Red Blend from Napa as the wine to go with the episode. 

Dr. Len's website: https://www.zero-wise.com/
The Prisoner Red Blend

Listen to 3.3 Wines & Wonders Here!

Join Dannielle Bryan, www.ShamanicTwist.com, and Kirsten Fox as they explore what happens during emergencies when almost universally, people say they felt that time was slowing down. Kirsten will highlight some research that tries to explain the phenomenon, studies that are interesting to consider when in fact, researchers can't actually endanger subjects lives. Dannielle comes up with a new twist on how we all may be able to have more "super hero" moments in our regular lives. 
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Kirsten then talks about the origins of a wine that few wine enthusiasts talk about: White Zinfandel. Where did the sweet wine come from, what does it taste like and what kind of foods will go perfectly with the most popular wine in the United States?

​Sutter Home White Zinfandel

Listen to 3.2 Wines & Wonders

During season 3, Kirsten and Dannielle Bryan, of Shamanic Twist, are talking about time. This episode explores surprising outcomes of scientific studies on past behavior predicting future behavior. And how does the non-linear time of the energetic world affect both our perception of the past and how our future looks. Kirsten pairs this discussion with a wine scandal in the mid-80s where Austria's wine industry looked wiped out. She highlights a Grüner Veltliner, one of Austria's most famous grapes, and now (spoiler alert) available at a store near you.

Hugl Grüner Veltliner

Listen here to 3:1 Wines & Wonders

Our host, Kirsten Fox, and Dannielle Bryan, of www.ShamanicTwist.com, discuss studies and methods of accessing flow, where time seems to be irrelevant during intense concentration. Discover a tool that Dannielle overviews to help you get into flow purposefully rather than accidentally. Kirsten pairs a California sparkling wine to the discussion, explaining the wine's connection to time as it is created.

Dannielle's website is: www.ShamanicTwist.com