Best Twiniversity Podcasts (2024)

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How do you balance life when you're a twin mom....you don't. With Michele Magliocco 1:16:22

9d ago1:16:22

1:16:22

In this episode, we speak with Michele, an identical-twin mom, about her realization that achieving a balanced life while raising twins is a myth. Michele shares her journey from discovering she was having twins and experiencing NICU time to struggling with work-life balance in the restaurant industry and doubting her effectiveness as a mom. She re…

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David Arrell's Blueprint for First-Time Dads: Embrace the Journey of Fatherhood 45:17

22m ago45:17

45:17

David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find Da…

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Stop Calling It a Due Date! Start Calling It a Guess Date! 28:42

3d ago28:42

28:42

Your due date is just an estimate! Many factors affect when your baby will arrive, including genetics. Most first-time moms give birth between 40-42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for a longer pregnancy to avoid pressure for induction at 40 weeks. You can make an informed decision for your baby! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Unmedicated Birth Center Birth Story: The Power of Support and Affirmations with Maren Rider 42:11

10d ago42:11

42:11

Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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The Realities of Modern Obstetrics: Dr. Stu’s Unfiltered Take 1:33:44

17d ago1:33:44

1:33:44

With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…

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And Twins Make Five with Katie McAlpine 52:48

23d ago52:48

52:48

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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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth? 35:46

24d ago35:46

35:46

If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…

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A Bumpy Wild First Year with Twins with Madison Greenspan 50:25

1M ago50:25

50:25

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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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…

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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Living Life in the Fab Lane with Twin Dad Thomas Cole 57:25

2M ago57:25

57:25

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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7 Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Birth Story: Working through Tough Decisions and All the Outcomes with Confidence with Whitni Synakiewicz 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…

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How The NICU Can Change You. An inspiring story with Meghan McEvoy 45:30

3M ago45:30

45:30

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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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and What Are the Risks with Rixa Freeze, PhD 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…

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What to Expect When You're Having Twins with Natalie Diaz of Twiniversity 56:16

2M ago56:16

56:16

It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…

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Cholestasis of Pregnancy and why you need to know about it as a twin mom with Donna Benavides 49:21

3M ago49:21

49:21

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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Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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Twins Twice with Twin Dad Josh Longmore 57:11

3M ago57:11

57:11

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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Top 10 Pregnancy Complaints and Practical Remedies to Cope with the Not So Fun Side of Pregnancy 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…

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

3M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

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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Make Calm, Confident, and Competent Decisions about Your Child’s Health with Dr. Elana Roumell of Doctor Mom 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…

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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpa…

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

4M ago49:09

49:09

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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How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin 59:30

4M ago59:30

59:30

This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear! Where to find Brett: Website Instagram Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and…

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Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates 36:42

4M ago36:42

36:42

After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential …

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

4M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

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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Top 12 Q&A's about Birth and Labor from Mamas Like You 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

This week's episode is going to be straight from you guys back to you guys. All of your questions will be answered right here on the podcast. We have grabbed all of the questions that we feel like we're getting the most or that we think will be the most benefit to our listeners! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…

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7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth 42:30

4M ago42:30

42:30

There's so much information out there about the do's and dont's of birth and pregnancy. In this episode, we dive into 7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth. You deserve to have all the information to make the best and most informed decision about your birth experience. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…

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

5M ago53:20

53:20

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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What Actually Needs to Be in Your Prenatal Vitamins with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

Are you really getting what you need from your prenatal? It all starts with your gut! 1 in 4 women have gut issues. Bridgette, functional registered dietician, shares that no matter how good our nutrition is or how balanced out diet is, we are still going to be lacking in vitamins and minerals! Where to find Bridgitte: Instagram Website TikTok Link…

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Birth Story: Mentally Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth Experience as a Single Mom by Choice with Melissa Kidd 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Birth stories are so important because they help mothers to be understand all the different ways birth could happen. We have a great birth story this week from Melissa Kidd, a single mom by choice. We talk about how mental preparation makes a world of difference in birth preparation. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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

5M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

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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Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What We Missed In Our Last Episode on Exercise, Management, and Birth Outcomes 20:22

5M ago20:22

20:22

Any kind of bleeding in pregnancy can be worrisome. Join us for our Part 2 episode on Subchorionic Hemorrhage. In this episode, we'll talk about exercise, management, and birth outcomes. This is all just information for you to work through anything that comes your way. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course …

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Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: All the Best Advice for Diet, Prevention, and Management with Leslee Flannery, Registered Dietician 39:14

5M ago39:14

39:14

Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be scary and overwhelming. What to eat, when to eat, measuring your blood sugars, so much new information you need to process and take in. Whether you were just diagnosed or are trying to do what you can to prevent it, this episode is for YOU! Where to find Leslee and her work: Instagram Website Links…

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

6M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

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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