Healthy Minds, Healthy Vines returns to support grape grower wellbeing

THE Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA), with support from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia, has launched series 3 of the highly regarded podcast Healthy Minds, Healthy Vines.

This unique wellbeing podcast is tailored specifically for grape growers and continues its vital mission of fostering strong connections across South Australia’s viticulture and wine community.

Returning hosts include journalist and award-winning podcaster Callum McPherson, joined by renowned wine writer Nick Ryan.

In series 3, listeners can expect 10 brand new episodes featuring conversations with 13 diverse and passionate guests. Each episode offers valuable insights, practical strategies, and personal stories that explore both the challenges and successes experienced in the grape and wine industry.

WGCSA chief executive officer Lisa Bennier said “Healthy Minds, Healthy Vines has become a respected podcast for many grape growers and industry people”,
“Our audience, now in the 1000s, continues to grow both within South Australia, nationally and even overseas,” Ms Bennier said.

“Series 3 highlights more real stories that challenge and strengthen both our people and our industry. At the Wine Grape Council we recognise the wellbeing of growers, winemakers and their communities is critically important, and we’re incredibly proud to support and share these important and often raw conversation.”

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven said “we know many South Australian grape growers and winemakers are facing challenging times and fostering strong connections across the viticulture and wine community through initiatives such as this can really make a difference.”

”The State Government is proud to support the third series of the Healthy Minds, Healthy Vines podcast and its focus on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of grape growers,” Ms Scriven said.

What’s new in series 3:

• Exploring the connection between soil health and human health.
• What’s the difference between wine and alcohol.
• Insights into industry education and what attracts people to the sector.
• Sustainability - a buzz word or a crucial component of successful viticulture.
• The importance of storytelling and integrity.
• Perspectives from the next generation of grape growers and winemakers.
• Visionary thinking and dynamic, outside-the-box approaches.
• A deep appreciation for the land, our collective history, and our future.
• Navigating loss and grief.
• Exploring wellness practices such as meditation, yoga, cold plunges, and breathing techniques.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Vines releases new episodes weekly and is available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Audible.