Swirl & Sip Podcast
Welcome to the Swirl and Sip Podcast –a podcast about life, and going through all the hoods -womanhood, marriage-hood and parenthood all with a glass of wine in hand. Each episode we'll be trying a new bottle of wine, giving our candid thoughts, and diving into those topics that you have when it's just you and your girls. Everything from how we handle making new friends in our 30s, managing money in marriage, and all the ways kids change everything, we're keeping it real and candid in our conversations.
Episodes
August 3, 2022 • 54 mins
And that's a wrap on Season 4! We can't believe we've made it to the end of another season.
In this episode, we're reflecting on the transitions that have happened between when Swirl and Sip first started to now (our 100th episode by the way!). Not only have our boys gotten older, but we've made it through ups and downs, joys and sadness, and a whole pandemic!Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don'...
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July 20, 2022 • 57 mins
In light of the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade, we thought it was important to address the right of women and those who can become pregnant to have easy and safe access to abortion services and to make their own decisions about their reproductive health.In this episode, Devin is sharing her personal story of abortion when she was a teen and we're discussing why access is so important. Episode Res...
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June 22, 2022 • 38 mins
More and more moms are finding the time to take time away! We know that mommying is a full-time job and that it can be hard to find space to reconnect with ourselves. Mom staycations (or even mom solo trips) help us recharge, reconnect, and come back home refreshed. In this episode, Devin and Sasha are talking about why mom solo trips are so important, even when our partners may not understand why. Part of the Boundless Audio Podc...
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June 8, 2022 • 49 mins
Trigger warning for today's episode - we're discussing mass shootings and the recent school shooting. Please listen with your self-care and mental health in mind.As mass shooting continue to happen daily, seventy percent of Americans think enacting new gun control laws should take precedence over protecting ownership rights. As parents, we continue to ask at what point do we say enough. In this episode, we're discussing the gun pro...
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May 25, 2022 • 49 mins
Shara is back this episode and we're diving into how her pregnancy has been not only during covid but after recently getting over it as well! We're talking all about how she's adjusted to her "geriatric" pregnancy, how her son Brenden is handling his soon-to-be baby brother's arrival, and how we're both positive that the X-man generation is starting soon!
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May 4, 2022 • 39 mins
With Mother's Day this Sunday, many moms are gearing up to celebrate and be celebrated. And you know that here at Swirl and Sip, we're big believers in celebrating motherhood and pampering ourselves! But for many, Mother's Day brings a sense of loss, grief, and sadness. In this episode, Sasha and Devin are talking about dealing with the loss of your mom and Mother's Day and lessons we learned from our moms.
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April 20, 2022 • 47 mins
If Covid has shown us anything it's that we have all probably reached the limits of what we can mentally handle at a given time. More and more Black and Brown women are understanding the importance of their mental health and tackling things like boundary setting and managing expectations with their families and friends. How do you handle your friendships when you have your own mental health struggles. Or how can you be a better fri...
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April 6, 2022 • 49 mins
We know...you're already done hearing about it. And we are too! We promise this will be the only time you hear us talk about it. We don't normally dabble in current events, but we couldn't resist the urge to share our thoughts on "the slap heard round the world" aka all this Will Smith and Chris Rock drama. In this episode, we're sharing lots of thoughts on everything from respectability politics, men protecting women, and the Jada...
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March 23, 2022 • 42 mins
We told you last week that this season we'd be doing things a little bit differently...so welcome to our Season 4 guest host - Devin! Devin is the social media manager for Swirl & Sip and a wife and #boymom herself! Throughout the season, she'll be joining Sasha while Shara works on growing her newest bundle of joy!In this episode, we're talking about the struggles that come with baby daddy drama and being a young mom as Devin shar...
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March 9, 2022 • 48 mins
Welcome to Season FOUR!!!! We know it's been a while but we are finally back for the 4th season of Swirl & Sip!
We had intended to start up sooner, but of course, life happens. You'll have to tune in to hear why we've been a little delayed!
In this episode, we're talking about our 2022 goals. After closing our season 3 and turning 35, 2022 came up quickly and without much warning. Take a listen to what our hopes and wishes are fo...
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September 15, 2021 • 50 mins
Can you believe that we are wrapping up the THIRD season of Swirl & Sip Podcast?!
To be honest, this season is ending a little sooner than Seasons 1 and 2. You'll have to tune in to hear why. It's a little bitter-sweet.
In this episode, we're talking about LIFE! What we've been through, what we're going through, and what we hope is to come. We're both turning 35 within the next few weeks and have a lot of goals. Shara pointed out...
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September 8, 2021 • 48 mins
Self-care for women shouldn't be optional!
As women, we care for our children, our partners, our homes; we tend to our jobs, our business, our pets, and the list goes on. We are constantly pouring into other people and other things. If you're not practicing self-care, that cup is going to run out before you know it.
We've all taken a nap or just taken a step back and felt completely guilty. But why? We need to rest and recharge. A...
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September 1, 2021 • 55 mins
Whether we want to admit it or not, kids are dating a lot earlier now than when we were kids. We're discussing a pretty heavy topic that honestly, should be talked about more...Teen Dating Violence.
Even if your children are still young, and nowhere near dating age, it's important to know how to talk to your kids about teen domestic violence and for you to know how to recognize the signs.
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August 25, 2021 • 55 mins
It's that time of year again, Back-to-School! Many of our kids are either back in school or headed to school very soon, some of them for the first time.
With COVID on the rise again, a lot of parents are also considering homeschooling their children this school year.
Though we have tried our hand at teaching our babies and toddlers, how do we nurture them to be diligent students and love learning for many years to come?
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August 18, 2021 • 44 mins
We are all familiar with the traditional marriage vows: "I, Sasha take thee, Richard, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."
But have you really thought about the "in sickness and in health" part? Like REALLY thought about it. What if your spouse had a stroke and required 'round the ...
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August 11, 2021 • 59 mins
A lot of us were brought up totally different than we are bringing up our own kids. Some of us were in church faithfully, every week while others...not so much.
How are you approaching religion with your family? Did you have this conversation with your partner before you had children of your own? How they would be brought up. If they would attend church. Which religion they would practice.
We can't speak for everyone but studies ha...
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August 4, 2021 • 53 mins
Have you ever wondered why friendships as women are so hard to establish and maintain? Think about this, research shows that in our mid-twenties, friendship circles shrink significantly because our priorities shift. Some women are getting married and starting their family, while others are enjoying the single life or focused on their career. Additionally, women put a lot of weight on their friendships with other women. A friends ci...
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July 28, 2021 • 63 mins
Have you experienced infidelity? Did you choose to stay or go?According to Brides.com “In general, more than half the relationships (55 percent) ended immediately after one partner admits to cheating, with 30 percent deciding to stay together but breaking up eventually, and only 15 percent of couples able to successfully recover from infidelity." Additionally, "The Relish Relationship Report that was conducted at the end of 2020 fo...
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July 21, 2021 • 46 mins
Did parenting during the pandemic drive you to drink?! We've heard from many of our listeners on just how ROUGH it was to juggle parenting, a relationship with your partner, work, and the many other roles we had to take on.
We've all endured stress --- but the added stress of the pandemic was like no other. Today, we are chatting with wife and mom, Keelay Carter about how parenting during a pandemic has changed the dynamics of her...
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July 14, 2021 • 46 mins
We all have that one friend that KEEPS a man. She always has a new boo or love interest. Then we have that friend that stays single...and you can't quite put your finger on why.
Have you ever considered that some women may choose to be INTENTIONALLY SINGLE?
They don't want to be with anyone else.
They enjoy not dealing with the drama that comes along with dating.
They want to focus on themself.
They want to heal from past traumas ...
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