Episode 46 Title: To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy
Summary:
In this heartwarming episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut welcomes Nick Elliott—also known as "Nick the Wine Guy"—for a refreshing departure from the usual caregiving heaviness. Nick shares his remarkable journey from stay-at-home dad to hospitality pro, vineyard worker, and host of his own podcast Pour and Explore. They discuss the unexpected beauty of caregiving, finding balance after burnout, raising a neurodivergent child, and how food, wine, and travel offer windows into human empathy. Whether you're a caregiver in need of a mini-escape or simply love a good story over a glass of wine, this 20-minute “vacation” is for you.
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Key Takeaways from Nick the Wine Guy’s Episode
🍇 Caregiving as a Life Choice--Stay-at-home Dad
Stay-at-home dad by design: Nick and his wife chose adoption and prioritized having a full-time parent at home. He stepped into the primary caregiving role for their son.
Joy in caregiving: He emphasizes the joyful and formative aspects of parenting—helping a child blossom rather than controlling their growth.
Parenting with neurodivergence: Nick’s son has dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Nick shares how caregiving strategies shifted with these diagnoses—prioritizing support over strict structure.
🔄 Reinventing Life After Full-Time Caregiving
Gradual reintegration into work: Once his son started school, Nick rebuilt his career slowly through part-time jobs, eventually returning to the family winery and branching into hospitality and catering.
The importance of balance: Nick advocates for personal enjoyment alongside caregiving responsibilities, cautioning against burnout.
✈️ The Transformative Power of Travel
🎙️ The Storytelling Thread--About Nick's podcast, "Pour and Explore"
🍷 Living Fully
Bio:
Nick Elliott, aka “The Wine Guy,” is a certified sommelier, classically trained chef, and wine expert with over 30 years of experience in hospitality, wine education, and sales. His career spans restaurant management, winemaking, event production, and brand development. Nick’s passion for wine is rooted in his belief that wine should be fun, approachable, and educational for everyone.
Through his company, The Wine Guy, Nick offers personalized wine education, private tastings, and curates unique wine experiences. His expertise spans wines from across the globe, with a special focus on making wine approachable for all levels of enthusiasts.
As the host of Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel Podcast, Nick delves into the world of wine, food, and travel, sharing insights into global wine regions, trends, and the cultures behind them. The podcast is a gateway to discovering wines from destinations you might not expect, giving listeners a deeper connection to the world of wine.
Nick also leads exclusive International Wine Tours, offering wine lovers the chance to explore iconic wine regions worldwide. These tours provide behind-the-scenes access to vineyards, tastings, and local culture, all curated by Nick to offer a truly immersive experience.
Nick’s goal is to continue exploring the world, discovering new wines, and sharing those experiences with his clients, enriching their wine journeys one glass at a time.
cheers@thewineguy.vin
www.thewineguy.vin
Link for Connections to Nick:
https://link.content360.io/thewineguy
About Me:
I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.
Connect with Me:
https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/
Find my books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-S.-Greenhut/author/B001KI5BAU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=985b6dac-012d-4eb4-aabb-e15635ed3d7f
Read a recent Substack.com newsletter:
https://nonnegotiablesforcaregivers.substack.com/p/the-legacy-of-the-lilac-house
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