Sipping with the Segarras

This weeks episode of SWTS, we are joined with Jonathan's cousins, Anthony and Brian, as we explore how we got into the Anime scene. We lay out our “origin arc”, the era in which it started it all, how it has evolved and the relationships that tied them all together. From (questionably legal) VHS tapes with RAW episodes of shows to present day catalogues of genres, so easily obtainable and acceptable to main stream media.

This round table discussion has a greater connection to them as individuals, but also as a family who share love for this medium.

So, get ready, “It’s time to duel!”.  Listen and join in as we reminisce about Goku, Frieza, and all our other childhood shows. 

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This special episode features the audio of a Kids Dungeons and Dragons campaign created for Sora on her birthday.
Jonathan spent a couple weeks trying to put together a little D&D party for Sora on her 4th birthday with the inclusion of Jade and Stephanie along with his parents.  We didnt know how she would react to it but we wanted to try something new involving imagination and activities.
Built around a pirate theme, the story we created involved Sora's father, the king, gets kidnapped by the Pirate Captain (was suppose to be Black jaw) Black Beard. She is tasked with putting together a team to help rescue her father and retrieve stolen treasure.

Listen to the fun as we get the silly sibling interaction between Jade and Sora, along with the craziness of their grandparents.

Hope you enjoy 

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A week after our daughters’ Moving Up Ceremony, we were notified that their school closing its doors for good.  

The shock was felt throughout the school, from the teachers down to the parents like us. It left everyone dumbfounded and scrambling to figure out what was next. As you can imagine, immediate stress for everyone involved.

Still taking in the chaos, Jonathan and Stephanie walk through their mindset once they received the news and discuss what is next for the academic life of our two girls and the uncertainty added to ours.

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In this episode, Stephanie and Jonathan discuss the possibility of burning out their kids.  With the girls doing a number of after school activities at a young age, when do we (or the girls) say that's enough.  

We reflect back when we were kids, what activities we were in and the amount of times we fought to not do them anymore.  Are we doing the same thing with our girls? Are we forcing them into too many things? We risk them being overly tired for school, and resentment from them asking for a break.

Do you want to keep your kids active, but they are resistant in wanting to do more things? Is there a thing as too much activities? How can you turn an activity into something you can do as a family? See where you fit in

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This week on SWTS we discuss the importance of giving your spouse the time they need for themselves.  Coming off our previous episode talking about self-care, we go through the difficulties that could arise when you have children, or when life just gets in the way, and how your spouse could help.  Its not always easy but when you have a supportive spouse or partner its best to do what you can for a mental break or activities.

Its key to be aware and attentive of your significant other, because they may not say something, but if you notice something, then make the effort to help.  

So call the time out, give a listen, and clear your head with us here at SWTS on ways we try and give each other time.

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This week is a special episode as we collaborate and are joined by Daniella Shaw of "Stories and Self-Care".  Daniella a practicing divination reader sits down and gives us our very own readings.  

She goes through the many ways how chart readings can help with your mental health and forecast what has happened, what is going on, and what is to come for us.

Daniella's background as a mental health professional created her podcast, "Stories and Self-Care" as way to share stories of the people she interviews about the ways they take care of ones mental health and how listeners can relate to the guest and find new ways in helping themselves. 

So join us on this cosmic adventure she takes us on as she reads our charts and explains with great detail what to expect from such a reading.

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We are back, and we start off the new year with the introduction of a new member of the family, our new dog Tsuna!

We go over the events, which lead to us (mainly Steph) adopting a new dog.
We also finally give overview of what happened to Tito, and why it was so tough for us to talk about.  We miss him dearly, and are so thankful he was loved so much! 

So grab your Champagne (or any drink you wish) and start off the new year with some fireworks and dog kisses!

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A special episode has arrived with high anticipation. We join our two guest hosts, our daughters, Jade and Sora Segarra, on a rollercoaster that has our attention span spinning! The girls join us as we attempt to talk about the last bit of summer fun they had on vacation and their excitement and hope for the new school year.

Our coaster quickly goes off the rails as, in true toddler fashion, they get side tracked and start to complain lol. What is new there?

So grab your soda pop, remind yourself of the kiddish joy of water park pools, and enjoy this weeks episode! 

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This week, we are joined by Jonathan's cousin, Daniella Shaw,  to talk about Long Distance Relationships.  

Daniella describes the beginnings of her current relationship, including breaking the news of being stationed in South Korea during a tour in the Air Force. And now, still currently in a long distant relationship, we find out more on how her and her partner navigate their lives together while being apart.

Taking into consideration their personal experience with going long distance, hosts, Jon and Steph join Daniella as we talk about our yearning for traveling, experiencing other cultures, and ways we closed the distance in order to maintain an intentional and engaging relationship despite being hundreds of miles apart. 

So join in our FaceTime call, and shorten that distance from us to you as we explore what makes a healthy long distant relationship

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This is part 2 of our discussion on family culture and our thoughts after pondering the questions asked in the book "Wild + Free Family".  

If you haven't listened to part 1, we highly recommend listening to that first as the main focus comes from answers relating to part 1.  

If you have listened to part 1 please continue along with us on thinking how you want to handle your family structure, culture and dynamics

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