Just Getting Better

Just Getting Better


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Orange Wine & Spanish Cava: Wines That Go With Everything
July 11, 2025

This weeks wine picks come with fizz, flavorand chips. Julia is sipping on Marqus de Cceres Brut Cava, a dry Spanish sparkler crafted by winemaker Mara Gallo. Shes on a mission to expand everyon

Stop Asking Where They Are: On Obama, Ownership & the Power of 3.5%
July 10, 2025

Stop asking where the Obamas are and start asking what you can do. This week, we talk about ownership, the power of 3.5%, and why it only takes a small group to spark big change. Plus: Summer Friday

Two Stunning White Wines to Try: Leah Jorgensen & Massican Hyde Chardonnay
July 04, 2025

Two wines, two winemakers we love and why these bottles deserve a spot in your summer lineup. Michelle kicks things off with Leah Jorgensens stunning Blanc de Cabernet Franc, a rare white wine made

Eating Alone, Being Bored & Naming Your Doctor: Owning Your Choices
July 03, 2025

Were talking about the little things that say a lotlike eating alone, sitting in silence, and being honest about the work youve had done. From solo dinners and the lost art of boredom to calling ou

Wines With Heart: Black-Owned South African Blend & Sonoma Grenache
June 27, 2025

Great wine isnt just about whats in the glassits about who makes it, and why their story matters. Julia and Michelle each bring a bottle this week that proves it: Julia pours a bright, easy-drinki

Sunscreen, Protein & Red Flags: What Really Matters This Summer
June 26, 2025

This week, were catching up on all the summer thingsthe funny, the frustrating, and the stuff no one really talks about. From sunscreen scars and protein pressure to public phone etiquette and a boy

Summer Wines We’re Loving Right Now: Gewürztraminer & Glou-Glou
June 20, 2025

This week, Julia heads to the Finger Lakes with a 2019 Gewrztraminer from Dr. Konstantin Frankoff-dry, beautifully aged, and perfect for spicy food or peak summer salads. Michelles sipping Glou Gl

Judgment, Etiquette & Oversharing: What Happened to Decency?
June 19, 2025

In this episode of Just Getting Better, Michelle and Julia cover everything from poor airplane hygiene and dinner-table flossing to deeper reflections on how judgment and etiquette are showing up in o

What to Drink This Week: Malbec, Mencía & a Travel Game-Changer
June 13, 2025

If lifes felt a little loud lately, consider this your reminder to slow down and pour something thoughtful. This week, Julia is sipping a high-altitude Malbec from Luigi Bosca Los Noblesfloral, enga

Owning the Table, Not Just a Seat | Stephanie Houston on Spirits & Legacy
June 12, 2025

Stephanie Houston is a five-time founder, the first Latina to co-own a distillery in the U.S., and the powerhouse behind Island Getaway Rum. In this episode of Just Getting Better, she shares her jour