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A podcast that brings people together from all walks of life, backgrounds, religions and cultures from around the world. A safe sacred space to share perspectives, concepts and experiences. Through sharing, speaking and understanding we get a chance to plant seeds into one another as a community. We come together to sustain our most intimate truths. Which helps us evolve as a collective.
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Got Twins? Us too! This show is created by parents of twins FOR parents of twins from expecting times through the teenage years and everything in between. Just know that we are laughing WITH you every step of the way.
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From recovering alcoholics to survivors of childhood bullying to former foster kids, everyone has a story to tell. No one goes through life unscathed and we're all on this planet to learn from each other. Mairead Vaughan is a Family Celebrant and Legal Wedding Solemniser and as part of her job creating and delivering milestone ceremonies, she gets to partake in her favourite pastime; meeting people! She is inspired by changemakers and ordinary people who have faced adversity and are here to ...
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In this episode, we speak with twin mom Katie, a military spouse with three singletons and a set of twins, about how she navigates raising five children while her husband serves in the military. Katie shares valuable advice from other military families on managing during her husband's deployments and frequent relocations. She discusses the vital su…
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Send us a Text Message. Buying a Wedding Dress can be difficult and stressful. However, if you're a Curvy Bride and you are lucky enough to have Niki and Sara at Dreamy Curves on the case, you're on to a winner!! In this episode I chat with the lovely Niki, owner of Dreamy Curves Bridal Boutique on Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. We discuss importa…
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A Bumpy Wild First Year with Twins with Madison Greenspan
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In this episode, we chat with twin mom Madison about her challenging first year with twins, beginning with her water breaking at 27 weeks. Madison shares the ups and downs of managing NICU time, her exclusive pumping breastmilk journey for her premature babies, and the eventual switch to formula. She opens up about navigating a traumatic event and …
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Living Life in the Fab Lane with Twin Dad Thomas Cole
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In this episode, we chat with Twin Dad Thomas about his journey raising two-year-old twins. Thomas shares the excitement and challenges of moving back to the city after four years in Long Island and offers unique insights into urban parenting. He and his partner navigate the joys and hurdles of being gay dads, from the intricacies of traveling with…
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How The NICU Can Change You. An inspiring story with Meghan McEvoy
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In this episode, we chat with twin mom Meghan about her experience in the NICU, which motivated her to start the nonprofit organization "NICU Care Club." Meghan shares how her journey highlighted the need for better support and resources for NICU families, and how her organization aims to fill those gaps. Together, Natalie and Meghan discuss variou…
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Cholestasis of Pregnancy and why you need to know about it as a twin mom with Donna Benavides
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In this informative episode, we sit down with Donna, a brave mom who shares her journey through pregnancy loss and her diagnosis of Cholestasis of Pregnancy. Donna opens up about the emotional challenges she faced and provides valuable insights into this liver condition, discussing its symptoms, risks, and the importance of early diagnosis. She off…
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Send us a Text Message. Did you know that some of the students sitting their Leaving Cert this year will live to see the 22nd Century?! Senator Malcolm Byrne explains what he believes are the biggest issues currently facing Ireland. We talked about his career to date, his home town and why he entered politics. Thanks for listening. Follow me on Fac…
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Happy Father's Day! In this special episode, we chat with Josh, a proud dad of two sets of twins, about his unique experiences and the need for support and resources for twin dads from pregnancy and beyond. Josh shares insights from his podcast "Double Trouble," which he co-hosts with his best friend, offering an unfiltered look into their fatherho…
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Does it matter how much you prepare for twins? With Elizabeth Banks
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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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Send us a Text Message. Beautiful author Nicola Lindsay tells me about her process while writing and treats me to a few poem recitals. We look back on her career, time spent in Nigeria, working with Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling and many other adventures along the way. Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram. My Celebrant web…
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A Twin With Two Sets of Twins (+1) Shares Her Truth with Sadie Conrad
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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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One Tongue Tied Twin with Courtney Flint
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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
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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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Send us a Text Message. Janette McDonald is passionate about yoga and has been teaching and practicing for decades. I talk to her about why yoga is an important practice as part of our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. We covered asanas (postures), chanting, mudras (hand gestures), meditation, breathwork, chair yoga and body scanning. Thank…
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"I'm a neurodiverse mom of twins" with Megan Griffith
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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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Send us a Text Message. Grace O'Reilly just keeps going. She refuses to let anything get in her way. She's going to make the most of this one life despite having to deal with Fibromyalgia, a hidden disability, often misunderstood. Grace is a published author and finds writing to be very therapeutic. Grace bravely recounts the childhood bullying she…
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Staying on the Same Team as your Spouse with Monique Goff
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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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Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Bolger James is a Changemaker. What's a Changemaker? It's someone who takes creative action to solve a social problem. She has overcome many challenges in her life. She's hear to tell us what she's learnt and her many stories had me rivetted, especially her close encounter with a World War II bomb! When Elizabeth g…
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Sadie and the Hidden World of a Foster-Girl
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Send us a Text Message. Sadie discusses her new book 'The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl". An open and honest account of growing up in the Irish Foster Care system. She overcame crippling anxiety, mental health issues and dyslexia to become a published author, Special Needs Assistant and pretty cool all-round wife, mother and friend to many. If you'…
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Sh*&ting On Singleton Families with Julia Raufman
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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
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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
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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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The Harsh Reality of Living with an Eating Disorder and Having Twins with Alex Punton
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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
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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
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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
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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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A Personal Reflection on Delivery Day with Nat and her OB Dr. Anna Barbieri
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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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26 weekers and dealing with NEC Our Story of Hope with Judy Jarka
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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
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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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