Swirl & Sip Podcast

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't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Part of the Boundless Audio Podcast Network Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Resources: podvoices.help abortion.cafe - collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - campaign to normalize abortion donations4abortion.com - donate to support abortion funds by state secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) usow.org/repro/volunteer - list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers dontbanequality.com - language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet prochoice.org - abortion access hotline natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control BIPOC lead organizations: Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) In Our Own Voice - National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda The National LGBTQ Task-Force, plus the Queering Reproductive Justice Tool-Kit Indigenous Women Rising Part of the Boundless Audio Podcast Network Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Podcast Network Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 problem in America, the fear we have for our boys, and why we want everyone to just do better. Episode Resources:Dealing with stress after a mass shooting Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 friend when you know your friends are going through things. In this episode, Sasha and Devin are tackling the stigma of mental health and how to help your friends when they are struggling. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hate that is simply uncalled for. Episode Transcript_________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares her experience with both! Episode Transcript_________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the year ahead. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that we are now a lot closer to 40 (🤯) so we're manifesting the rest of our 30's. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. And more importantly, we DESERVE it. You've heard this before...Self-care is NOT Selfish! This week we're talking about making self-care a priority. Take care of yourself the way you take care of your kids or clients. Do something that makes you happy. Something that makes you feel good. The more you take care of yourself, the more you will be able to show up for the people that you love and care about. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. According to the Teen Dating Violence website, "Healthy relationships require hard work, communication, and a level of maturity that may not be present in teens. As a result, many teen relationships – nearly one-third – are characterized as either unhealthy or violent." www.teendvmonth.org Teen dating violence is not just physical, but can also include emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and stalking. It can take place in person, or more commonly on social media. Nearly 1.5 million girls and boys have admitted to being in an unhealthy relationship. Unfortunately, teenagers are not the most forthcoming so we need to make them feel safe and comfortable with communications with us. We are honored to be joined by Yolanda Oliver of @live_fearless_inc. Live Fearless, Inc. is not a passion project for Yolanda, it is her life journey. She is 1 in 4 women who've experienced violence in a relationship. She is the 68% of children exposed to violence in her home, not only did she survive she now thrives. Thriving did not come without struggles as Yolanda openly shares. A seed of purpose was planted in Yolanda, to serve women and children who are in crisis, fighting their way out of domestic violence situations with assistance to help them navigate through the struggles with support and resources as they journey to living withOUT fear! _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? How can we turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning and growth? We are joined by a very special guest, Da’Quisha Whitaker (@dmwhitaker_writes). Quisha is an Author, Educator, Blogger, Podcaster, and lover of all things books! And she has some answers to those questions. D.M. Whitaker has spent ten years educating children and youth inside and outside the classroom as a former social service worker and teacher. Teaching children to be their best selves through social and functional skill enrichment, affirmations and genuine love, has always been her passion. It wasn't until she became a stay-at-home mother, that she embraced her longtime love of storytelling, and began writing stories that would help parents, teachers and caregivers teach their children in fun, educational and creative ways. She has been married to her husband, Brandon, and they have two boys, Duce, 4 and Elisha, 1. They currently reside in Nebraska. She joined us to drop some gems and discussed how to find out your child's learning style and incorporate that in their learning inside and outside of the classroom. Do you know your child's learning style? Have you found that they retain information better from audio, video, read/write or kinesthetic education? _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 clock care? What if they suffered from mental health issues and needed you to be their caregiver? Do you think you would be able to cope with that? Today, we are joined by Jennifer, from Mom to Wife Plus Life who shares her journey of motherhood, and wifehood. Jennifer is the mother of a little girl, a wife for the second time, and a caregiver to her Navy veteran husband. Listed as top 50 mom podcasters in Podcast Magazine in May 2020, a current 2020 Elizabeth Dole Fellow for the state of Arkansas, and now a Mom Empowerment Coach. "I want to be a woman who sheds the light on women and moms going through different seasons of life and making the normal struggles we all go through normal and not something to be ashamed or embarrassed about. AKA hot mess momma life. I'm also a big supporter of childhood ADHD, domestic violence survivors, and caregivers for veterans."_________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have shown that millennials are less attached to organized religion than their parents and grandparents were. Do you agree? It's also more common to hear that millennials are "spiritual" vs, "religious". Today we're talking about our experiences of conversion, spirituality, and the decisions we've made for our families. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 circle is supposed to be a safe and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard, and be seen. To share experiences with others who have gone through them. For many decades, women have gathered in circles to empower each other and share wisdom.So why is that so hard to do now? Why does it seem so difficult for women to support other women? Today, we are discussing all of this with Kiamiccia Boone-Neal of Mommy Chronicles LLC and chatting about how we as women can better support one another. Kiamiccia (Mece) is a 28-year-old wife, mother of two, and entrepreneur. She lives in California and loves it! In 2020 she started a mom blog which turned into creating and selling mom apparel from her business, Mommy Chronicles LLC, interviewing other moms on IGTV live about important mom-related topics, to now having a podcast called "The Mom Circle." Her overall goal is to connect, support, and uplift other moms, moms-to-be, and future moms. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 found that around 26 percent of respondents had experienced infidelity in their marriage: 23 percent emotional, 21 percent physical, and 55 percent experiencing both emotional and physical infidelity.” 😲 Is infidelity a deal-breaker in your marriage? Why or Why not? Today we're sharing our personal experiences with cheating, and sharing gems on how to survive the storm if you decide to stay. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 marriage. Did you see eye to eye with your partner when making decisions? Did you feel like you had to carry the majority of the transition burden? About Our Guest:Keelay Carter, is a mother, Wife, HR Specialist by profession, CEO, and Founder of The Keelay Carter Experience. Keelay inspires others to live fully in their purpose by sharing her journey of life and experiences transparently. Keelay encourages, supports, motivates, and gives back through community impact, mentorship, and curated events that allow women and mothers to connect and build a relationship with one another. She creates a safe space for them to share their experiences and journeys to build one another up, support one another, and to inspire them to Keep pursuing their personal dreams no matter what. _________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and grow. There are tons of reasons why someone may choose to be alone. Today, we are joined by Isabella Boateng, and while she has chosen to be single and essentially alone...she is not lonely. _________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don't forget to rate and review, too! #SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three! Find out what we're sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices