Best Natalie Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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Does it matter how much you prepare for twins? With Elizabeth Banks 1:10:47

3d ago1:10:47

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In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth, a twin mom who opens up about the surprises and challenges of parenthood that no amount of preparation can fully cover. She reflects on how her maternal instincts kicked in and emphasizes the reality that pregnancy, parenting, and caring for a newborn come with countless unforeseen experiences. Elizabeth…

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A Twin With Two Sets of Twins (+1) Shares Her Truth with Sadie Conrad 49:09

10d ago49:09

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sadie Conrad, a remarkable mother of two sets of twins and a twin herself. Sadie candidly shares her journey, from the loss of her twin sister during her teenage years to the unexpected joy and challenges of raising two sets of twins. Through her experiences, Sadie illuminates the intricate ways her famil…

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Introducing: Migration Talks - The Impact Of Migration Narratives On EU Policymaking 35:44

20d ago35:44

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Check out the "Migration Talks" podcast! https://birmm.research.vub.be/migration-talks-a-podcast-by-birmmBy The Migration Podcast

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One Tongue Tied Twin with Courtney Flint 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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In this episode, we sit down with Courtney, a twin mom and social worker, to delve into her emotional journey of dealing with tongue tie in one of her twin babies. Join us as Courtney candidly shares her experiences and the challenges she faced in making the decision to have the tongue tie cut, and how this process resulted in a growth of confidenc…

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Bouncing Around The World With Twins As A Military Mom with Nicole Hutchinson 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Join us for an insightful conversation with a remarkable twin mom who shares her journey of unexpected motherhood and military life. In this episode, we sit down with Nicole, as she opens up about her whirlwind journey from only wanting one child to unexpectedly becoming pregnant with twins. From the initial shock to embracing the unique challenges…

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Ep.12 (S4): Pablo Ceriani on migrant child protection in Latin America & the Caribbean 18:56

1M ago18:56

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“There's a total contradiction between irregularity and child protection…not doing anything, or rather the opposite, blocking the access to a resident permit is a children's rights violation, in my opinion, because it leads to vulnerability, it leads to some kind of protection issues, social exclusion, and so on.”In this episode, we hear Alexandra …

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"I'm a neurodiverse mom of twins" with Megan Griffith 1:13:21

2M ago1:13:21

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Join us as we sit down with Meghan, a twin mom who shares her story of living with ADHD and being on the Autism spectrum. From her journey to diagnosis to the joys and challenges of motherhood, Meghan offers a candid glimpse into life as a neurodivergent adult. Through her experiences, she has become a beacon of support as a neurodivergent life coa…

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Staying on the Same Team as your Spouse with Monique Goff 1:08:40

3M ago1:08:40

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For today’s episode we delve into the dynamic world of parenting through the lens of twin mom Monique Goff who shares her insights on the importance of staying on the same team with your spouse. Join us as we explore the profound impact that unity and collaboration between partners have on children and the family unit as a whole. Through personal a…

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Ep.11 (S4): G.Tsourapas & K.Sadiq on the transnational social contract in the Global South 21:43

2M ago21:43

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“Theoretical categories that we have had from this emphasis on South North have to be rethought, or maybe we need innovation and new categories to be introduced.”In this episode, Roos Derrix chats with Gerasimos Tsourapas and Kamal Sadiq about their latest project on the politics of South-South labour migration, and the development of a transnation…

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Sh*&ting On Singleton Families with Julia Raufman 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

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Join us for an unfiltered conversation with twin mom Julia Raufman as we lay bare the unique challenges of raising multiples. From the get-go, we pull no punches, shedding light on the frustrations and misconceptions faced by parents of multiples, particularly when interacting with singleton parents. This episode offers raw insights and ranting wit…

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"I Had A Birth Doula During My Twin Delivery" with Larissa Lien 43:55

3M ago43:55

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On today’s episode we are chatting with Larissa Lien who shares her remarkable journey as a young mother of twin boys, guided by the unwavering support of her birth doula. At 23, Larissa embarked on the exciting yet daunting path of twin pregnancy, unsure of what lay ahead. She candidly discusses her quest for support and finding the right doula, e…

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Why Is No One Talking About Prenatal Nutrition? with Kristin Brown 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Kristin Brown, a remarkable twin mom and the go-to expert in prenatal and perinatal nutrition. Kristin shares her unique journey through pregnancy, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspect of nutrition in maternal care. During her pregnancy, Kristin visited numerous specialists, yet the …

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Ep.10 (S4): Mira Burmeister-Rudolph on Kerala's social protection policies for emigrants in the Gulf 21:45

3M ago21:45

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”I think [it is important to] stress again that colonial legacies also really determine how South to South migration is being structured today.”In this episode, Mira Burmeister-Rudolph speaks with Liberty Chee about Kerala’s social protection policies for Indian migrants to the Gulf, the latter’s relationships with diasporic communities and how mig…

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The Harsh Reality of Living with an Eating Disorder and Having Twins with Alex Punton 1:10:06

4M ago1:10:06

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In this episode, we meet Alex, a twin mom courageously navigating the challenges of motherhood while battling an eating disorder that began at age 16. Alex's story delves into the intricate layers of her journey, highlighting the added pressure of wanting to be a good mom amidst her ongoing struggle. Through her candid storytelling, we gain insight…

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TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence). What is it and why it really matters when pregnant with twins with Stephanie Ernst 53:15

4M ago53:15

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In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) alongside Stephanie Ernst, a dedicated twin mom whose journey propelled her to advocate for awareness and support for families affected by this rare condition. Stephanie's personal narrative, fueled by her experience with identical twin daughters born wit…

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A Twin Mom and Her Gestational Carrier Pt.2 with Jen and Triest 1:16:15

4M ago1:16:15

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In this part two episode, we continue into the extraordinary journey of Jen, a twin mom, and Triest, her gestational carrier. Together, we unravel the intricacies of surrogacy and gestational carriership, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish the two. Our conversation navigates through the terrain of assisted reproduction, addressing commo…

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A Twin Mom and Her Gestational Carrier Pt.1 with Jen and Triest 56:09

4M ago56:09

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In this compelling episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Jen, a twin mom, and Triest, her gestational carrier. Together, we unravel the intricacies of surrogacy and gestational carriership, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish the two. Our conversation navigates through the terrain of assisted reproduction, addressing common…

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Ep.9 (S4): Loren Landau reflects on migration studies and migration to African cities 21:53

4M ago21:53

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“What does that [balancing research objectives and donor priorities] mean for us training the next generation and for people entering the field? I think what it requires….is that we all have to work in multiple registers.”In this episode we hear Silindile Mlilo interview Loren Landau about his latest research on African cities. He talks about how p…

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Ep.8 (S4): Alejandra Díaz de León on "road families" en route to the Mexico-US border 19:16

5M ago19:16

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“Migrating is a very difficult and dangerous thing if you're doing it undocumented, but also it's a very beautiful thing because you're walking, you're meeting people, you're talking… I hope this is not romanticizing the pain they experience, but I think... my book tries to show that they experience both. They are people, they are complete people, …

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Ep.7 (S4): Biao Xiang On Logistical Power and the constraint of Mobility 18:50

6M ago18:50

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In this episode, Yixin Zhang interviews Biao Xiang, about how analyzing processes of control over mobility and immobility can help explain the different consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan and Shanghai, in China. This research is from Professor Xiang’s latest paper, called, “Logistical Power and Logistical Violence”. It was recently publ…

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Ep.6 (S4): Russell King on researching how and why people migrate, for over 50 years 19:57

7M ago19:57

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Russell King has been teaching and researching the topic of migration for more than 50 years. In this episode, he is interviewed by Sara Hannafin about thinking beyond the dominate frameworks of how and why people migrate. This ambition has led him to study return migration, retirement migration, student migration, and most recently, migration moti…

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Ep.5 (S4): Bernadette Kumar speaks about fostering a career across disciplines & sectors 16:40

7M ago16:40

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* Applications for the 2024 IMISCOE PhD School in Lancashire are open. Apply here before November 26th : https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/6786/submitterMore information is available on the IMISCOE website: https://www.imiscoe.org/events/imiscoe-events/1875-2023-imiscoe-phd-school-2 *In this episode, Larisa Ozeryansky speaks to Dr. Bernadette …

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A Personal Reflection on Delivery Day with Nat and her OB Dr. Anna Barbieri 1:08:38

9M ago1:08:38

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We are taking a trip back in time and chatting with OB Dr.Anna Barbieri who is actually Natalie’s personal Obstetrician! Today we discuss Natalie’s difficult delivery day story, post-partum healing, empowered decision-making, and the importance of building a human connection through a relationship between patient and doctor. Find more on Dr.Anna Ba…

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Ep.4 (S4): Natalie Brinham On Statelessness And Research Ethics 19:44

9M ago19:44

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Natalie Brinham talks about the rich field of statelessness studies, how survivors of state crime disrupt dominant discourse around “legal identity”, and her experience of conducting qualitative research with Rohingya in the wake of the genocide in 2017. At that time, she was set to carry-out fieldwork for her PhD, but instead, took a bold step bac…

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26 weekers and dealing with NEC Our Story of Hope with Judy Jarka 57:04

9M ago57:04

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Judy Jarka is a first-time momma of twin girls who arrived early at 26 weeks weighing less than two pounds each. Today we’ll be discussing her pregnancy journey up until that point, the experience of early delivery with twins, and how hope is what got her family through their journey of dealing with Infant Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Subscribe to th…

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Why I Changed My OB at 37w4d With My Twins with Emily Lewellen 1:06:13

9M ago1:06:13

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Emily Lewellen is a twin momma and Ultra Sound Technician who decided to roll the dice and switch her Obstetrician at 37 weeks and 4 days. Emily struggled with feeling ignored and frustrated by the lack of cooperation and consideration from her previous set of Doctors. Hence, she decided to take control and find an OB in an entirely different State…

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Ep.3 (S4): Koen Leurs On Digital Migration 19:34

10M ago19:34

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Migrants are natural adopters of mobile technologies. Rob Sharp interviews Koen Leurs about his book Digital Migration . Among other things, they discuss the datafication of migration and that migration researchers need to avoid enabling mechanisms of migration control.Read about the book here: Leurs, K. (2023). Digital migration. London: Sage. htt…

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Ep.2 (S4): Ayham Dalal about Refugees as Architects 20:08

11M ago20:08

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In this episode Amanda Alencar speaks to Ayham Dalal about how refugees living in camps adapt the space around them to fit their needs. Ayham Dalal is an urban planner and architect specialised in the field of Forced Migration. He is the author of the book “From Shelters to Dwellings: The Zaatari Refugee Camp” published by Transcript Verlag (2022).…

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Everything Has A Phase When Raising Twins with Jaymisha Rajpar 1:00:11

11M ago1:00:11

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Jaymisha Rajpara is a momma of twinnies, an Educator, and the Author of the children’s book “Different Twins It's Perfectly Ok.” Today we are discussing Jaymisha’s book about the uniqueness of each child even as twins and how important it is to embrace their differences. We also dive into the truth of the different phases of twin parenting: the ear…

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San Jose, Costa Rica with Natalie McSwain: There are schedules to be maintained, even in Costa Rica. 47:34

11M ago47:34

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True Crime? This is as close as it gets on our podcast. Natalie McSwain, a high school Spanish teacher, shares her frightening experience while on a study abroad program in Costa Rica. Her night out with friends takes a wrong turn when they realize they are not on the bus they thought they were. Listen in to hear how this tale unfolds…spoiler: it’s…

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"A Wish For Twins" with Author Dorothia Rohner 41:20

11M ago41:20

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Dorothia Rohner is a grandmama of twins and the author of the children’s book “A Wish for Twins: The Tale of Our Two Miracles, " a picture book about the origin of twins. Dorothia found inspiration while sketching bedside to her daughter-in-law one night in the hospital. She wanted to share the specialness of twin babies in a creative way that ever…

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Twin Home Birth? Yes, It Can Happen with Twin Mom Alexandra Garcia Lopez 53:27

11M ago53:27

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Alexandra Garcia Lopez is a fierce momma of twinnies who made her goal of an at-home birth a reality. Today we discuss the social stigma against home births with twins, Alex’s delivery story, tips to make your birth plan happen, and how to adjust when things don’t go to plan... spoiler alert: they usually don’t! Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email …

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