In this engaging conversation, Phil and Antonia DeHeinrich explore her diverse journey from a traditional upbringing in Vienna to becoming a winemaker in California. They discuss the impact of the financial crisis on her career, her reinvention through winemaking, and her current focus on Ayurveda and wellness. Antonia shares her experiences of capturing her father's story through a podcast, emphasizing the importance of family narratives and personal growth. The conversation highlights themes of cultural identity, resilience, and the pursuit of passion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:43 Cultural Heritage and Family Stories

04:48 The Journey into Winemaking

07:56 The Impact of Quitting Smoking on Taste

11:01 First Harvest Experience

14:04 Transitioning from Corporate to Winemaking

17:03 The Financial Crisis and Career Decisions

19:56 Reflections on Living Abroad and Current Events

22:55 Navigating Political Unity During Crisis

24:11 Personal Turmoil Amidst Financial Crisis

25:26 The Journey Back to Winemaking

27:52 Life Changes and New Beginnings

30:21 Divorce and Its Financial Implications

31:59 Finding a New Path in Napa

40:27 The Transition from Wall Street to Winemaking

44:10 The Value of Diverse Experiences in Winemaking

46:33 Rediscovering the Passion for Writing

47:04 The Journey of Writing a Memoir

50:04 Reinventing Oneself Through Change

52:00 Capturing Family Stories

55:41 Navigating Loss and Grief

01:07:10 Embracing New Paths in Wellness

Antonia de Heinrich

is a Petaluma-based writer, yoga instructor, Ayurvedic specialist, and former winemaker who shares stories of personal transformation through her essays, podcasts, and wellness practice.linkedin+1

Career Highlights

She transitioned from software and corporate winemaking at brands like Ravenswood to founding ADH Winemaking (adhwinemaking.com), where she consults for Sierra Foothills wineries. Later, inspired by her father's illness, she earned a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga, becoming an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist with Nourish 108 Ayurveda & Yoga (nourish108.com), offering coaching, classes, and bodywork.listennotes+1

Creative Work

De Heinrich hosts "I Quit ____ and Started Running," interviewing guests on using running to overcome challenges (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-quit-and-started-running/id1514706044), and produced "The Nine Lives of Hubert J. de Heinrich," her father's memoir podcast (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nine-lives-of-hubert-j-de-heinrich/id1572384285). She publishes personal essays on Substack (antoniadeheinrich.substack.com)

Visit her site at antoniadeheinrich.com,

https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniadeheinrich

https://nourish108.com/

https://antoniadeheinrich.com/