We've made it to our first Christmas episode and we're decking the halls! Christmas is a special time of year and of course, every family has their own traditions and celebrations. In this episode, we're talking about how we celebrate the holidays and the type of traditions we hope to carry on in our own families. What We're Sipping on This Episode Noble Vines 181 Merlot - We're celebrating the holidays with one of our favorite types of ...
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EP 214 – Special Child, Special Mom
It's time to break the silence about your kids with disabilities. If more women-of-color spoke up about their special needs children, so many others would not feel alone. The black and brown special needs community needs more visibility. Don't be afraid to "label" your child as special needs. That "label" can get you access to the support and resources that you both need. What We're Sipping On This Episode: Noble Vines – Pinot Grigio - ...
EP 210 – Woman Crush…Whatever – How Social Media Impacts Relationships
What role does social media play in your relationship? Do you and your spouse post one another on social media? Has social media ever caused any issues in your relationship? Most people post the best moments of their lives on social media. It looks like they have the perfect relationship. If you wouldn't post your drama on social media, keep in mind these "perfect couples" are doing the same. In this episode, we are talking about social ...
Ep 209 – Beauty After Broken – Learning to Parent After Childhood Trauma – with Lonnie Grant
Unfortunately, many parents among us have endured childhood trauma. Though many have been able to move on with their lives, becoming parents themselves can be triggering. Parenting is hard, but parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma can be extremely difficult and terrifying. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: Aspect - Merlot - Described as "dark and brooding with ripe currents, cherries and plums backed by white pepper and cedar.", ...
EP 207 – More Than A… with Lindsay Tramel-Jones
You are so much more than just a... Mom, Wife, or Business Woman. Unfortunately, many of us have lost ourselves in motherhood or wifehood. The relentless pressures of marriage and motherhood do not allow much time to nurture a personal identity. It's also difficult to be yourself in the professional world. In this episode we are talking to Lindsay Tramel-Jones, wife, mom, soldier, and entrepreneur. What We’re Sipping On This ...
EP 203 – Mommy Unfiltered – Why Moms Who Curse Are Our People
Make sure the little ones are in a different room when you play this episode! We're talking all about cursing - should women (and especially moms) do it? Some people think it is unbecoming of a woman to throw out a f-bomb every now and then. What about the thought that only uneducated people curse (because they don't know other words). With two master degrees over here, we know that's not true! Is cursing only a "privilege" for men or women ...
Hi! We're Sasha & Shara - the co-hosts of the Swirl and Sip Podcast! 