Twiniversity Podcast with Natalie Diaz
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How to Share Parenting Responsibilities Without Resentment
21 oktober 2026 · 50 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Nicole Whitaker – a coach for career moms and a twin mom of girls, plus an older child – about one of the spiciest topics in any twin home: who does what. Nicole shares why the first step is an honest check-in with yourself, how a “soft startup” and clear non-negotiables keep hard talks from turning into fights, and why your partner should own whole tasks instead of just “helping.” Nat adds hard-won wisdom from 21 years of twin parenting, including the cereal-on-the-floor story that changed how she thinks about control, and a reminder that it’s only too late if you don’t start now. Lees meer
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This series is brought to you by CordBlood.com. Your babies’ umbilical cord blood is a one-time source of precious newborn stem cells, and once the cord is cut, it’s usually thrown away. Banking it lets you collect and preserve those cells right at birth — and with twins, that’s two once-in-a-lifetime chances you only get on delivery day. 👉 https://cordblood.com Use code DUO2 for special twin-family pricing. 💙
This episode’s break is brought to you by the Twiniversity Virtual Twins Meeting – a monthly live call where you can bring Nat and Lauren your biggest twin-life challenges, from sharing the load at home to getting a little time back for yourself. You don’t have to figure it out alone. 👇
https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/MKse3EVR/checkout
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Why sharing the load is a struggle for almost every family – and why that’s normal
⦿ The first conversation is with yourself: what do you really need and want?
⦿ New babies are like a work reorg – the old system has to change
⦿ Deal breakers: naming the bare minimum each of you needs
⦿ Starting your own family as a chance for a redo or a do-over
⦿ The soft startup – “Is now a good time?”
⦿ Three ground rules: stay calm, seek to understand, aim to reconcile
⦿ Non-negotiables inside the circle, flexible areas outside it
⦿ How resentm…
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Boy Meets Girl, 100 Days Later… Expecting Twins with Twin Mom Sayra Yepez
7 oktober 2026 · 58 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Sayra Yepez – an architect who moved from New York to California to start over, met her partner in August, and was pregnant by December with di/di twin girls. Lees meer
Sayra walks through the appointment where a joke about twins turned real, the conversations that followed with her roommate and her family, and how a relationship that was three months old had to evolve ten years in a week. She is also honest about what came next: a severe postpartum depression she is still working her way out of two and a half years later.
It is a story about trust, about how fast a family can build itself, and about why the village – whether you were handed one or had to assemble it – is the whole thing.
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A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This series is brought to you by CordBlood.com. Your babies’ umbilical cord blood is a one-time source of precious newborn stem cells, and once the cord is cut, it’s usually thrown away. Banking it lets you collect and preserve those cells right at birth — and with twins, that’s two once-in-a-lifetime chances you only get on delivery day. 👉 https://cordblood.com Use code DUO2 for special twin-family pricing. 💙
This episode’s break is brought to you by Twiniversity’s online Breastfeeding Twins class – for the pumping-feeding-formula-repeat stretch Sayra describes, taught by twin parents for twin parents, so you go in with a plan instead of a guess. 👇
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EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Meeting in August, pregnant by December – and cracking up at the universe
⦿ Read the fine print: birth control is not 100%, and the 2% can come as a set
⦿ The burrito run, the joke about twins, and the nurse who said “…
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Why Don't We Get an Owner's Manual for Twins? with Twin Mom Brittani Thorne
23 september 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Brittani Thorne – a kidney transplant nurse, a twin herself, married to a twin, and now a mom of twins – about the question her day job made impossible to ignore: why do transplant patients get months of education to care for one precious gift, while new parents get a two-minute phone call and “feed them every two to three hours”? Lees meer
Brittani walks through her road to twins after losing her first baby at 21 weeks and having 15 fibroids removed, the NICU stay that taught her (and both sets of grandparents) how to actually care for two newborns, and the support system – parents at her door at 6:30 every morning – that meant she never felt sleep-deprived.
It’s an honest look at the education hospitals quietly stopped offering after COVID, why “we’re all just winging it” might be the most freeing thing you hear all week, and how to build the accessory humans who make up for the manual nobody handed you.
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
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This episode’s break is brought to you by Twiniversity’s online Baby Safety class – CPR, first aid, car seat safety, and childproofing, taught for twin families. If this whole episode is about the manual nobody hands you, this is the chapter you really don’t want to skip. 👇
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EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Hairdressers need licensing hours – parents get handed a human being with no education at all
⦿ Two twins raising twins: when “…
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A True Look Back at Raising Twins for Two Decades with Amanda Johnson
9 september 2026 · 46 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Amanda – mom of fraternal twin boys who are now grown men, one of whom is autistic – about what twin parenting looks like from the far side of it. Amanda found out at 23, in college and on birth control, that the two heartbeats on the ultrasound meant twins, and she raised them with almost no internet, no twin-mom circle, and no mother of her own to call. Lees meer
She and Nat go straight at the things twin parents rarely say out loud: the colicky 3 a.m. thought that she could not do this, the fear of being judged in the Target parking lot, and the one decision she would make differently if she could go back.
What is left after 24 years is not a system or a hack – it is patience, presence, and the kind of consistency that still has her son heading to bed at 9:00 on New Year’s Eve.
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This series is brought to you by CordBlood.com — and since July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, there's no better time to talk about it. Your babies' umbilical cord blood is a one-time source of precious newborn stem cells, and once the cord is cut, it's usually thrown away. Banking it lets you collect and preserve those cells right at birth — and with twins, that's two once-in-a-lifetime chances you only get on delivery day. 👉 https://cordblood.com Use code DUO2 for special twin-family pricing. 💙
This episode’s break is brought to you by the Twiniversity Virtual Twins Meeting – because the one thing Amanda never had was a room full of other twin parents. Meet Nat and Lauren each month and bring them your biggest twin life challenges, whether your twins are two weeks old or twenty-two. 👇
https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/MKse3EVR/checkout
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Finding out at 23, in college and on birth control, that there were two heartbeats
⦿ “I have a baby with two hearts?” – the first reaction so many twin parents have
⦿ Dropping out of school, getting married, and rebuilding the whole plan around two bab…
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Which Sperm Should I Pick? with Solo Mom Connie Rutherford
26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Connie Rutherford — a Wall Street–turned–tech mom, author of Searching for Tadpoles, and a solo mom by choice raising twin girls she was told she had almost no odds of having. Connie walks through the whole road: freezing her eggs at 38, choosing a sperm donor in secret from her traditional family, three IUIs, a failed transfer, and a fresh cycle at 40 where she skipped genetic testing, transferred two embryos at less than 1% odds, and got both. Lees meer
From there it is a twin pregnancy in a boiler-room career, a 17-hour flight home from Taiwan in a face mask as COVID hit, and a book written almost entirely while pregnant. It is a funny, unfiltered, deeply reassuring conversation about building the family you want without waiting for anyone else to show up.
CONNECT WITH CONNIE 📖
Grab her book, Searching for Tadpoles — her full solo-motherhood and fertility journey, written the way she wished someone had written it for her.
Website: https://www.connierutherford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/searchingfortadpoles
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@searchingfortadpoles
Email: searchingfortadpoles@gmail.com
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This series is brought to you by CordBlood.com — and since July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, there's no better time to talk about it. Your babies' umbilical cord blood is a one-time source of precious newborn stem cells, and once the cord is cut, it's usually thrown away. Banking it lets you collect and preserve those cells right at birth — and with twins, that's two once-in-a-lifetime chances you only get on delivery day. 👉 https://cordblood.com Use code DUO2 for special twin-family pricing. 💙
This episode's break is brought to you by the Twiniversity Virtual Twins Meeting — the exact community Nat invites Nicole into. Meet Nat and Lauren, bring them your biggest twin-life challenge of the month (parent preference absolutely counts), and remember you are never doing this alon…
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Why Not Me? Dealing with Twins Parent Preference with Twin Mom Nicole Kernan
12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat sits down with Nicole Kernan — mom to fraternal twin girls Ollie and Lou (two and a half) — to talk about the thing so many parents feel and rarely say out loud: parent preference. Nicole did everything as a team — exclusive pumping, a husband who took full paternity leave — and one twin still gravitated hard toward Dad, leaving her buried in guilt. Nat meets her in the eye of the storm with the reframe that changes everything: stop trying to be equal, start being fair, and shift the story from "them vs. me" to we — because a child with two parents they can fully depend on isn't a rejection, it's a gift. Lees meer
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This series is brought to you by CordBlood.com — and since July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, there's no better time to talk about it. Your babies' umbilical cord blood is a one-time source of precious newborn stem cells, and once the cord is cut, it's usually thrown away. Banking it lets you collect and preserve those cells right at birth — and with twins, that's two once-in-a-lifetime chances you only get on delivery day. 👉 https://cordblood.com Use code DUO2 for special twin-family pricing. 💙
This episode's break is brought to you by the Twiniversity Virtual Twins Meeting — the exact community Nat invites Nicole into. Meet Nat and Lauren, bring them your biggest twin-life challenge of the month (parent preference absolutely counts), and remember you are never doing this alone. 👇
Join the next Twiniversity Virtual Twins Meeting
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Why "my twin prefers Dad" is far more common than you think — and often a person preference, not a snub
⦿ How the preferred parent can flip overnight (first Ollie, then Lou)
⦿ The guilt and shame nobody names — NICU guilt, pumping guilt, and "why not me?"
⦿ Don't force it — but don't let the preferred parent "rescue" either
⦿ The crib standoff, the tantrum only Dad can calm, and the story-time lap meltdown
⦿ Trying to be fair instead of equal…
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How to Be a More Supportive Partner with Twin Dad Zach Achatz
29 juli 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat sits down with Zach Achatz - a small-business owner, woodworker, pie maker, and dad of six-month-old boy-girl twins - for the conversation she wishes more dads would have: how partners actually show up. After navigating his wife’s PCOS and a fertility journey that ended in a very big surprise (two little black dots on the ultrasound), Zach came ready to talk through every stage of the twin journey. Lees meer
The heart of it is advocacy - his wife fired all her providers by 36 weeks to get the vaginal twin birth she wanted, and they found their yes at U of M with baby A head down and baby B breech. From there it turns practical: dividing the labor by "who’s fastest at what," home automation, honest talk about co-sleeping and sleep deprivation, the doula who steadied their birth, and Nat’s north star for every papa bear who thinks they can jump in later - there is no jumping in later. You jump in now.
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
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This episode’s break is brought to you by Twiniversity’s Twins Delivery Day Bootcamp - the exact advocacy and birth-plan prep Zach and his wife lived out here, taught by Nat. 👇
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EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Why raising twins is a two-person sport - and why partners can’t "jump in later"
⦿ Firing every provider by 36 weeks to fight for the birth she wanted
⦿ Getting cleared for a vaginal twin birth when baby B is breech
⦿ Dad as the mouthpiece in the delivery room - the BRAIN approach
⦿ Dividing the newborn labor by "who’s fastest at what," not by gender
⦿ Co-sleeping honestly and safely, and modeling real partnership for your twins
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Why Don't Twin Parents Get Better Prenatal Education? | With Twin Mom Laurie Donohue
15 juli 2026 · 47 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Laurie Donohue, a twin mom of boy-girl twins, about how often standard pregnancy education leaves twin parents out. Lees meer
When Laurie learned she was having twins, she went looking for real data and practical guidance. Instead, most pregnancy books gave twins little more than a passing mention. She eventually found a multiples-specific resource, leaned on family support, and asked her medical team detailed questions to advocate for the birth experience she wanted.
Natalie shares how that same information gap helped inspire Twiniversity. Even professional childbirth and lactation training often treats multiples as an afterthought, leaving parents and educators without the support they need.
The conversation also covers the fear that comes with the “high-risk” label, the challenge of finding trustworthy twin resources online, and why real support from local twin clubs and other multiples parents matters so much.
Most importantly, this episode reminds new twin parents that they do not have to do everything perfectly. Some days, success simply means everyone is fed, safe, and making it to bedtime. You can do this.
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This episode is brought to you by Baby Brezza – the maker of the Formula Pro Advanced, the automatic formula dispenser that makes a warm, perfectly mixed bottle in seconds. No measuring, no scooping, no lumps – just press start and it's ready. It works with virtually all formula brands and bottle sizes, which is a real sanity-saver when you're prepping bottles for two around the clock (some parents lovingly call it the "baby Keurig"). 👉 babybrezza.com/products/formula-pro-advanced
This episode is also brought to you by Twiniversity's FREE online Twins Delivery Day Bootcamp – the twin-specific birth prep. Nat walks you through twin birth plans, what to actually ask your medical team, and what to expect whether you deliver vaginally, by C-section, or both – so you head into deli…
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The Breastfeeding Learning Curve for Twin Moms with Mallory
1 juli 2026 · 51 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat talks with Mallory Reeves – a nurse and twin mom of boys, plus an older daughter – about something the internet loves to call impossible: exclusively breastfeeding twins. Mallory breastfed her singleton first (a rocky, painful start that a second lactation consultant completely turned around, leading to 18 months of nursing), and when she found out she was expecting twins she decided to give it a try with a simple rule: if it works, amazing, and if it doesn’t, a fed baby is a good baby. Five months in with her boys, it’s working. Lees meer
Nat and Mallory walk through what actually got her there: ditching the myth that you must tandem feed from day one, learning to feed and teach one baby at a time, leaning hard on her husband as her number-one support, and booking lactation help early so she had validation and a safety net. They get into the meat scale her hunter husband rigged up for weighted feeds, why poops and pees are the real proof your babies are thriving, and why babies – like the rest of us – choose their own meal sizes (a “potato chip” feed one time, a “tomahawk steak” feed the next).
The conversation also clears up a lot of noise: breastfeeding should not hurt for more than a few seconds, oversupply is not the flex social media makes it out to be, you need almost no special gear, and the right breastfeeding pillow depends on your torso, not the trend. Nat shares why the right lactation pro – ideally an experienced IBCLC with multiple-birth experience – matters so much, how virtual consults can solve everything from latch to flange size, and the truth that lactation support has been a covered benefit since 1994. Most of all, this is a reassuring, funny, myth-busting episode for any twin parent who has been told they can’t – with Nat’s north star throughout: the goal isn’t exclusive breastfeeding, the goal is no regrets.
A QUICK SHOUTOUT 📣
This episode is brought to you by Dr. Brown's — the #1 pediatrician-recomm…
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A Twin Dad on the Regrets, Rewards, and Pure Joy of Raising Identical Girls with Dr. Charles Glassman
17 juni 2026 · 52 min
In this special Father's Day episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie sits down with Dr. Charles Glassman — internist, life coach, podcast host, and twin dad of identical girls now in their late 20s. Charles and Natalie cover the full arc of twin parenting from the moment of the surprise diagnosis (spoiler: his wife was "just pregnant" until a 16-week sonogram revealed two heads) all the way through the extraordinary milestone of his daughters celebrating their 21st birthday together in Paris — and the business partnership they've built since. It's an honest, warm, and deeply encouraging conversation for twin parents at any stage, told from the rare perspective of a dad who is also a physician, a middle child, and someone who has learned — sometimes the hard way — that patience, perspective, and knowing when to take a time-out are the best parenting tools in the kit. Lees meer
Charles opens up about the regret he carries most (not carving out enough individual one-on-one time with each twin), the moment he confirmed his daughters were monozygotic at Disney World, why discovering their identical DNA at age 12 may have accelerated their drive for independence, and how — after going to different colleges on purpose — they ended up choosing the same semester abroad rather than spend a year apart from each other's best friend. Plus: the "Daddy takes a time-out" technique that every twin parent needs to hear.
Connect with Dr. Charles Glassman:
Website: www.charlesglassmanmd.com
The Coach MD Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coachmd-podcast/id1728326555
His daughters' creative agency: Aperitif Collective — sister-owned branding & design, Miami - https://www.aperitifcollective.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/coachmdofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/CoachMD
X (Twitter): @CoachMDofficial
YouTube: youtube.com/@CoachMDofficial
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Parenting four kids (two singletons + twins) and learning to navigate the balance
Why clumping twi…
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Owning Your Birth Story: Twin Mom Maddie on Natural Birth, C-Section, and Delivering Twins
3 juni 2026 · 43 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Maddie Rahlf, a twin mom of three girls, about the "double whammy" delivery - giving birth to one twin vaginally and the other by C-section in the very same hour. Lees meer
Maddie shares how her twins were a complete surprise - a natural, spontaneous twin conception with no twins in the family, discovered at her 12-week ultrasound - and how reading Nat's book helped her find solid ground once the shock wore off. Because Baby B had a marginal cord insertion and was measuring under the 10th percentile, Maddie's pregnancy included weekly maternal fetal medicine (MFM) monitoring and an induction at 36 weeks.
Natalie and Maddie walk through the delivery almost minute by minute: an easy vaginal birth for Baby A after only a few pushes, Baby B flipping transverse the moment she had the womb to herself, the attempts to turn her, a cervix that closed back up, and the placenta concern that finally made a C-section the safest call. Then comes the twist - it was Baby A, the vaginally delivered twin, who ended up in the NICU on CPAP, while Baby B stayed right with mom.
The conversation also gets into recovering from a vaginal birth and major abdominal surgery at the same time, the empowerment of being given the choice to try for a vaginal delivery, and Nat's "use your BRAIN" framework (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing) for making decisions in the moment. Maddie's biggest takeaway: if it happens, it happens - you figure it out one day at a time, and you'll have a pretty cool story to tell.
This episode is a reassuring, myth-busting conversation for any twin parent who feels anxious about the possibility of a double whammy delivery.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Finding out it's twins by surprise - a natural twin pregnancy with no family history
⦿ A twin pregnancy with a marginal cord insertion and weekly MFM monitoring
⦿ Being induced at 36 weeks and choosing to try for a vaginal birth ⦿ The "double whammy" - Ba…
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Home-Based Learning for School-Aged Twins with Twin Mom Christy-Faith
20 mei 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Christy-Faith, homeschool advocate, author of Homeschool Rising, education expert, and twin mom, about home-based learning, school-aged twins, and why homeschooling looks very different today than it did a generation ago. Lees meer
Christy-Faith shares her own path to motherhood, including secondary infertility, IVF, fraternal twin girls, a surprise fourth baby, and the hard reality of parenting twins through the early years. She also opens up about her professional background in education, including running a learning intervention and tutoring center in Los Angeles before eventually choosing home education for her own family.
Natalie and Christy-Faith talk honestly about the fears many parents have around homeschooling - socialization, academics, family support, whether it is “too weird,” and whether parents are qualified to do it. Christy explains why she prefers the term home-based education, because modern homeschooling can include co-ops, live online classes, outside teachers, homeschool pods, interest-led learning, and a strong community.
The conversation also explores what happens when school is not working for your child. Natalie shares her own regrets about not exploring more flexible school options when her twins were younger, including the feeling that her kids were on a “runaway horse” in a system that did not always fit who they were.
This episode is a validating and thought-provoking conversation for twin parents who are questioning the traditional school path, wondering what options exist, or simply wanting permission to ask: Is there another way to educate my kids?
Connect with Guest:
Website: https://christy-faith.com
Book: Homeschool Rising - https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
⭐ New to Christy-Faith? Start with Episode 101 - the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.https://youtu.be/K9XUTDsiB70
The Christy-Faith Show www.youtube.com/@christy-faith
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Preemie Twin Feeding in the NICU: Pumping, Bottles, and Bringing Them Home | Laura Liepold
6 mei 2026 · 56 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Laura Liepold, a registered dietician and twin mom, about premature twins, NICU life, and the reality of feeding babies who arrive much earlier than expected. Lees meer
Laura shares how her identical twin boys were born at 29 weeks and 4 days after signs of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, also known as TTTS, appeared suddenly during a routine appointment. What followed was an urgent C-section and a long NICU stay - 63 days for one twin and 86 days for the other.
Natalie and Laura dive into what NICU feeding can really look like, from pumping and feeding tubes to fortified breast milk, bottles, triple feeding, and thickened liquids. Laura explains how her background as a registered dietician helped her understand the medical side, but nothing could fully prepare her for experiencing it as a mom.
The conversation also explores the emotional weight of feeding premature twins - wanting to breastfeed directly, realizing bottles were working better, learning sideline feeding, managing different calorie recipes, and eventually choosing to exclusively pump for the first year.
This episode is a practical and validating conversation about NICU survival, preemie feeding, and learning to adapt when your birth and feeding journey looks nothing like the plan.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Laura’s unexpected identical twin pregnancy and early delivery at 29 weeks
⦿ Navigating TTTS, an urgent C-section, and a long NICU stay
⦿ What feeding premature twins can actually look like in the NICU
⦿ Pumping, fortified breast milk, bottles, and feeding tubes
⦿ Why triple feeding twins can quickly become overwhelming
⦿ Letting go of the original breastfeeding plan and adapting to each baby
⦿ Managing thickened liquids, sideline feeding, and different calorie recipes
⦿ Coping with NICU life by focusing on what you can control
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The Secret Sauce When You Have Twins Twice with Stefanie Michaela
22 april 2026 · 55 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie sits down with Stefanie Michaela, a mom of five - including two sets of twins - for a real, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about what it actually looks like to raise a big family while still pursuing your own identity and passions. Lees meer
Stefanie shares her journey from having a singleton to being completely blindsided by twins... and then experiencing that surprise all over again. From the initial shock and overwhelm to eventually finding rhythm, structure, and confidence, she opens up about what it truly takes to manage the chaos of parenting multiples - twice.
The conversation dives deep into the "secret sauce" of raising twins twice, including the importance of structure, scheduling, and accepting that perfection is not the goal - survival and connection are. Stefanie also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of managing five kids, from logistics like cars, travel, and sports schedules to emotional challenges like making sure each child feels seen and supported.
Beyond parenting, Stefanie opens up about rediscovering herself after years of focusing solely on motherhood. After stepping away from the music industry, she found her way back and rebuilt her career - proving that it’s never too late to pursue something that fulfills you. Her story becomes a powerful reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to be the end of your identity - it can be the foundation for something even bigger.
Natalie and Stefanie explore how modeling passion, discipline, and self-worth for your kids can shape who they become - and why showing up for yourself is just as important as showing up for your family.
This episode is a refreshing and honest look at the reality of raising multiples, building a strong family foundation, and reclaiming who you are along the way.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ The reality of having twins twice and why it’s more common than people think
⦿ The emotional shock of finding out you’re having twins a…
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Black Maternal Health and Twin Pregnancy - How One Mom Advocated for a Safer Birth
8 april 2026 · 1 uur
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie sits down with Tracey-Alexis Dixon, a mom of 18-month-old twins, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about navigating twin pregnancy, advocating for yourself in the healthcare system, and redefining what a “healthy” pregnancy really looks like. Lees meer
Tracey shares her unexpected journey to discovering she was pregnant with twins and how that moment shifted everything - from her fast-paced, community-driven lifestyle to a more intentional, health-focused approach to motherhood. From staying active during pregnancy to building a strong support system, she opens up about the mindset and habits that helped her feel grounded through it all.
The conversation goes deeper into the realities many women don’t talk about - especially the unique challenges Black women face in maternal healthcare. Tracey candidly shares her experiences navigating bias, medical uncertainty, and the critical decision to switch providers late in her pregnancy to ensure a safer, more supportive birth experience.
Natalie and Tracey also explore the importance of advocacy, the role of doulas, and why trusting your instincts as a parent can completely change your experience. Through honesty, vulnerability, and real-life insight, this episode highlights how preparation, support, and self-advocacy can lead to a positive and empowering twin pregnancy and delivery.
This episode is an inspiring reminder that while every twin journey is different, you have more control than you think - and the right support can make all the difference.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ What a “healthy” twin pregnancy really looks like beyond the basics
⦿ Navigating a twin diagnosis and the emotional impact of early pregnancy
⦿ Staying active and building supportive routines during pregnancy
⦿ The importance of advocacy in maternal healthcare
⦿ Black maternal health disparities and real lived experiences
⦿ Why switching providers can change your entire birth experience
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Twins Having Twins with Jeremy Thorne
25 maart 2026 · 41 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie sits down with Jeremy, a twin dad raising 9-month-old boy-girl twins with his fellow twin wife, for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about what twin life really looks like from a dad’s perspective. Lees meer
From navigating wildly different baby personalities to reflecting on his own experience growing up as a twin, Jeremy shares how his expectations of twin parenting have already been exceeded—and why he’s embracing the chaos with curiosity and humor.
The conversation dives into the surprising realities of twin relationships (including the fact that not all twins are close), how upbringing shapes parenting choices, and what it means to raise twins as individuals while still honoring their unique bond.
Along the way, Natalie and Jeremy swap stories about relationships, parenting philosophies, and the infamous carrot cake incident that perfectly captures the unpredictability of family life. This episode is a candid, relatable look at modern twin parenting, filled with insight, laughter, and reassurance that there’s no one “right” way to raise twins—just your way.
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EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ A twin dad’s perspective on raising boy-girl twins
⦿ How twin childhood experiences shape parenting styles
⦿ The reality of different twin personalities from infancy
⦿ Expectations vs. reality in early twin parenting
⦿ Twin relationships: close vs. independent dynamics
⦿ Navigating parenting decisions as a twin raising twins
⦿ Building connection and individuality in twins
⦿ The role of environment, upbringing, and lifestyle in raising multiples
⦿ Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to twin parenting
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Inside Twiniversity: Real Twin Mom Conversations
11 maart 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie is joined by members of the Twiniversity team for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the reality of raising twins and supporting twin families. Lees meer
From the chaos of everyday twin parenting to the unexpected challenges that come with feeding issues, NICU stays, schedules, and managing life with multiples, this episode dives into the moments that many parents experience but rarely talk about openly.
Together, the team reflects on what they've learned from years of working with twin families, the surprising realities of raising multiples, and the importance of community and support for parents navigating twin life.
They also share insights from conversations with twin parents across many different situations—from families with newborn twins to parents navigating medical challenges and developmental hurdles.
This episode is filled with relatable stories, laughter, and reassurance that no twin parent is alone in the ups and downs of raising multiples.
Whether you're expecting twins, raising newborns, or deep into twin parenting life, this conversation will remind you that the chaos is normal and support is always available.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ The realities of raising twins
⦿ Behind the scenes of the Twiniversity team
⦿ Challenges twin parents commonly face
⦿ Feeding issues and developmental concerns
⦿ NICU experiences with twins
⦿ Balancing family life and parenting multiples
⦿ Why community support matters for twin parents
⦿ The emotional and logistical realities of twin parenting
⦿ Learning through shared experiences
⦿ How Twiniversity supports families with multiples
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Twins Twice with Kara Gosiak
17 december 2025 · 46 min
In this episode, I chat with Kara—a mom of two sets of twins born just 22 months apart—about the whirlwind of navigating postpartum challenges while raising multiples. Kara opens up about the realities of adjusting to motherhood, from the overwhelming logistics of car seats and daily planning to the emotional weight of postpartum depression and anxiety after her first set of twins. Lees meer
She shares how her second experience was different thanks to prioritizing her mental health, building a stronger support system, and learning how to advocate for herself. We talk about the role of doctors and family in postpartum recovery, why communication matters so much, and the gaps in postpartum care in the U.S. compared to other countries. Kara also reflects on the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and the dream of creating community spaces like motherhood centers to better support new moms.
Whether you’re a parent of multiples, preparing for the postpartum journey, or passionate about maternal health, this conversation is packed with honesty, encouragement, and practical takeaways for navigating life after birth.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Kara’s journey raising two sets of twins 22 months apart
Postpartum depression and anxiety after her first twins
Building a stronger support system for her second postpartum experience
Advocating for yourself with doctors and family
The lack of postpartum care in the U.S. vs. other countries
Prioritizing self-care, boundaries, and mental health
The dream of creating motherhood support centers
The importance of community for twin parents
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Best Twin Parenting Advice of 2025
3 december 2025 · 53 min
In this episode, we wrap up the year with a special collection of the most powerful, relatable, and unforgettable moments from the Twiniversity Podcast in 2025. From NICU heartbreaks to hilarious toddler confessions, these guest clips reflect the true emotional and logistical rollercoaster of raising twins. You’ll hear from moms, dads, and twin experts as they open up about identity shifts, mental health, partnership dynamics, and the quiet wins of twin parenting. Whether you're still pregnant or knee-deep in sippy cups, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready for whatever 2026 throws your way. Lees meer
#TwiniversityPodcast #BestOf2025 #ParentingTwins #TwinMomLife #TwinDadEnergy #NICUParenting #PostpartumTruths #ModernParenting #TwinLifeUnfiltered #RaisingTwins #TwiniversityCommunity
EPISODES FROM 2025
→ Ep. 231 - Stay-at-Home Dad, Working Mom with Twin Mom Alex Jelencovich
→ Ep 226 - Am I Eligible For Support Services For My Twins?
→ Ep 224 - Dads Need Support Too with Twin Dad Myer Krah II
→ Ep 228 - Journalist To Twin Mom with Zara Hanawalt
→ Ep 221 - When All of your Family Lives Abroad but you Still Need Help
→ Ep 227 - Being An Adopted Identical Twin With Julie McGue
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Most-Googled twin parenting struggles (and what hasn’t changed since 2009)
The emotional weight of being a working mom while your partner stays home
NICU trauma and the surprising ways families get through it
Navigating identity, guilt, and expectations in modern twin households
The power of showing up, even when you don’t know how
Our favorite funny, tearful, and realest moments of the year
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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When Twin Life Gets Easier: Surviving the Early Years and Finding Freedom After Toddlerhood
19 november 2025 · 43 min
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren, one of the original Twiniversity voices and fellow twin mom, to talk about when life with twins actually starts to feel manageable. Lauren shares what those early years were like raising twin boys mostly solo while her husband worked long hours. She opens up about the constant pressure to do it all, the exhaustion of always being “on,” and the mental load that comes with being the default parent. Lees meer
Things started to shift once her boys began preschool and, eventually, full-day kindergarten. Lauren talks about how those small breaks made a big difference and how she celebrated her first real hour alone by getting her nose pierced, a moment that felt like taking back a little piece of herself.
This is a real, honest conversation about the highs, the lows, and the slow but steady return to feeling like your own person again. If you’re in the thick of it, this episode is your reminder that it really does get easier.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
When twin life starts to feel easier
Lauren’s early parenting experience with twin boys
The reality of doing it all and feeling burned out
Getting time back when kids start school
Celebrating freedom with a nose piercing
Navigating the mental load of default parenting
Finding moments of identity outside of motherhood
Encouragement for parents still in the thick of it
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Stay-at-Home Dad, Working Mom with Twin Mom Alex Jelencovich
5 november 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, I chat with Alexandra, a South Philly mom navigating life as a working mom while her husband, Nick, stays home full-time with their twin boys. From the chaos of a traumatic birth and postpartum recovery to the ongoing juggle of work, parenting, and marriage, Alexandra opens up about the emotional, financial, and personal recalibrations they’ve made to prioritize their boys’ early years. Lees meer
We dive into the evolving roles of modern parents, the mental toll of leaving your babies to go to work, and the often invisible identity shifts both partners endure. Alexandra also reflects on how her husband’s challenging childhood shaped his commitment to being a present father—and how their dynamic as partners continues to adapt as their boys grow. If you’ve ever wondered who should stay home, how to handle the guilt of either choice, or what it really means to parent as a team, this is your episode.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Deciding who stays home: finances, roles, and reality
The emotional aftermath of a traumatic C-section and postpartum recovery
Redefining partnership and parenting as a team
Working mom guilt and the mental load of leaving your babies
The healing power of fatherhood for dads with tough childhoods
Letting go of “traditional” parenting roles and writing your own rules
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Twins After Singletons: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/hegrd8Ez/checkout
Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing): https://twiniversity.mykajabi.c…
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Bending And Not Breaking When You Have A Duo With Lili Mirojnick
22 oktober 2025 · 50 min
In this episode, I chat with Lily, a first-time mom who was preparing for life with one baby—until the ultrasound revealed twins. Eight and a half months later, she’s still learning to bend with the chaos, find her center in the exhaustion, and embrace the version of motherhood she never expected. Lees meer
Lily opens up about the emotional whiplash of going from imagining life with one newborn to suddenly preparing for two. She shares the honest truth behind the picture-perfect twin mom moments we see online—the sleepless nights, the identity shift, the overwhelm no one prepares you for, and the quiet fear of “Am I really cut out for this?”
We talk about postpartum emotions that don’t get enough airtime, why patience became her survival skill, and how her mom’s simple advice—“bend, don’t break”—became her anchor in the hardest moments. We also explore what it really takes to stay present through the noise: releasing expectations, accepting help, and finding joy in the tiny, messy moments of connection.
This episode is for any parent who’s ever felt stretched thin, outnumbered, or unsure—but kept showing up anyway.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
When life gives you two instead of one
Navigating postpartum emotions without losing yourself
Redefining motherhood and identity
Finding strength through flexibility
Twin mom guilt, overwhelm, and resilience
The unexpected gift of community support
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Singletons Just Validate Our Self Doubt As Twin Parents With Traci Perschon
8 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, I sit down with Traci, a fellow twin mom whose story hits home for so many of us. From a complicated pregnancy and early delivery to the long, sleepless days of NICU life, Traci opens up about what it really felt like to raise twins when nothing went according to plan. Lees meer
We talk about those moments when people’s “innocent” comments—about how hard it must be, or how they could never do it—end up feeding that quiet voice of self-doubt that so many twin parents carry. Traci shares how she learned to ask for help, even when it felt impossible, and why that simple act can be the difference between barely surviving and actually healing.
This conversation reminded me how easy it is to feel alone as a twin parent, especially when everyone around you is parenting one baby at a time. But it also reminded me how powerful it is when we tell the truth—about the guilt, the exhaustion, and the fierce love that keeps us going.
Whether you’re still in the trenches of the early years or figuring out how to let your twins grow into their independence, this episode is your reminder that self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you care.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
When “helpful” comments feed your self-doubt
The emotional toll of early delivery and NICU life
Asking for help when you’re used to doing it all
Letting go of guilt and finding balance
How twin parenting evolves over time
The power of community and honest connection
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Twins After Singletons: https://twiniv…
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Journalist To Twin Mom with Zara Hanawalt
24 september 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode, I talk with Zara—a journalist, women’s health reporter, and twin mom—about how knowing too much sometimes gets in the way of just being a parent. Before she even saw two heartbeats on the ultrasound, Zara was knee-deep in reproductive health journalism, covering everything from fertility to pregnancy complications. But when life threw her not one, but two babies, the story she thought she knew so well got personal—fast. Lees meer
We talk about how being informed can sometimes lead to anxiety instead of empowerment, how fertility struggles shaped her perspective on motherhood, and what happens when the glamorous celebrity twin narrative meets the harsh reality of a high-risk pregnancy. From dealing with preeclampsia to unpacking the media’s obsession with twins, Zara gets honest about the emotional whiplash of twin parenting and why she believes we need more real talk and less tabloid sparkle.
Whether you’re pregnant with twins, parenting through postpartum chaos, or just trying to make sense of the internet’s latest parenting advice, this episode is a reminder that it’s okay to be both grateful and overwhelmed. Knowledge is power—but sometimes, not knowing everything gives you the space to breathe.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
How working in women's health media shaped Zara’s parenting mindset
Why knowing too much can lead to more anxiety, not less
Infertility, loss, and the emotional cost of conception
The real challenges of twin pregnancy: PUPPP, cholestasis, preeclampsia
Debunking the glamorization of twins in the media
When to advocate for a maternal-fetal medicine specialist
The identity crisis of a twin mom who wanted a “regular” pregnancy
Why Twiniversity exists: to tell the truth and support each other through it
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Being An Adopted Identical Twin With Julie McGue
17 september 2025 · 46 min
In this episode, I talk with Julie—an identical twin, adoptive daughter, and now grandmother—about the extraordinary journey she and her sister took to find their birth mother at the age of 48. What began as a search sparked by a health scare turned into a deeply emotional exploration of identity, loyalty, and sisterhood. Lees meer
Julie shares how navigating a closed adoption system, confronting family dynamics, and facing both rejection and reunion shaped her understanding of herself as a twin and as a daughter. We discuss the emotional layers of being raised with your twin while separated from your origins, the challenges of searching later in life, and the complicated but powerful connection they ultimately forged with their birth mom.
We also explore what it means to honor both adoptive and biological family bonds, how DNA testing changed everything, and why twinhood remained Julie’s strongest anchor through the ups and downs. Julie’s story is a powerful reminder of how deeply identity and connection intertwine—and how even decades later, it's never too late to seek the truth.
Whether you're an adoptive parent of twins, a twin yourself, or simply curious about how identity and family evolve over time, this episode is full of vulnerability, wisdom, and hope.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Growing up as identical twins in a closed adoption
Why Julie and her sister began their search at 48
How changing state laws opened the door to reunion
The emotional complexity of adoptive and birth family roles
Facing rejection—and acceptance—during the search
Navigating loyalty, identity, and grief as adult adoptees
How twinhood shaped every step of the journey
Advice for adoptive parents raising twins today
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Am I Eligible For Support Services For My Twins?
10 september 2025 · 52 min
In this episode, I talk with Paige—a proud member of the Twiniversity mom squad—about her journey through twin parenthood and the unexpected challenges that reshaped her family’s first year. What started as a smooth pregnancy shifted dramatically at the 20-week scan, when Paige’s daughter was diagnosed with a congenital lung defect requiring surgery right after birth. Lees meer
Paige shares what it was like to navigate the NICU with both twins, including the emotional ups and downs, the critical role of hospital social workers, and the resources that made all the difference—from Medicaid to home nursing care. She opens up about the relief that came with finding financial and emotional support systems, and why advocating for your family’s needs is so essential when medical complexities enter the picture.
We also dive into the realities of transitioning home from the NICU, balancing medical care with everyday parenting, and the challenges of finding the right support team. Paige’s story is not only about resilience but also about the importance of knowing where to turn for help.
Whether you’re a parent preparing for the NICU, navigating a complicated pregnancy, or simply curious about the resources available to families with unique medical needs, this conversation is full of honesty, encouragement, and practical guidance.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Paige’s twin pregnancy journey and medical diagnosis at 20 weeks
Life in the NICU and navigating early interventions
How social workers support families with insurance, services, and resources
The financial and emotional relief of finding the right support systems
Preparing for life after the NICU and adjusting to home nursing care
Advocating for yourself and your family in the medical system
Why community and resources make all the difference for twin parents
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Living A Twintastic Life With Twin Mom Kerri Otto
3 september 2025 · 43 min
In this episode, I chat with Kerri Otto—a twin mom, author, and advocate for parents of multiples—about her remarkable journey from pregnancy surprises to publishing her first children’s book. Lees meer
Kerri opens up about the shock of learning she was expecting twins, the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy, and the emotional rollercoaster of discovering her girls were actually identical after doctors initially told her otherwise. She shares candidly about bed rest, navigating fears of viability, and the community of twin parents who supported her along the way.
We dive into what it’s really like raising identical twins—the attention, the misconceptions, and the struggle to protect their individuality—while also celebrating the magic and “enchantment” that surrounds them. Kerri also talks about the inspiration behind her book The Twin Enchanted Tales, how she carved out time to write while parenting three young kids, and why finishing creative projects can leave a lasting legacy for your family.
Whether you’re a parent of twins, curious about the twin experience, or someone chasing a passion project of your own, this conversation is filled with honesty, encouragement, and a whole lot of twin magic.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
The shock and joy of discovering a twin pregnancy
Navigating bed rest and high-risk pregnancy challenges
Discovering her twins were identical after doctors misdiagnosed
Raising identical twins and protecting individuality
The inspiration and process behind The Twin Enchanted Tales
Balancing motherhood, career, and creative pursuits
Why finishing your passion projects matters
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Dads Need Support Too with Twin Dad Myer Krah II
27 augustus 2025 · 48 min
In this episode, we sit down with…In this episode, I chat with Myer—a dad of five, twin parent, and former Navy officer—about the unexpected journey that took him from anti-terrorism operations to parent coaching. Myer shares how raising twins shifted his perspective on fatherhood and inspired his mission to help other dads show up with presence, confidence, and support. Lees meer
We dive into the unique challenges dads face today, why community and preparation matter so much, and how Myer’s own parenting experiences continue to shape his work with families. From balancing discipline and connection to navigating the everyday chaos of raising multiples, Myer offers honest insight into what it really looks like to step into fatherhood with intention.
Whether you’re a twin parent, a dad looking for support, or simply curious about the evolving role of fathers in today’s world, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, personal stories, and encouragement for every stage of the parenting journey.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Myer’s journey from Navy officer to parenting coach
How raising twins reshaped his view on fatherhood
Why presence and preparation are key for dads
The evolving role of fathers in parenting
Balancing structure and connection in family life
Building community and finding support as a parent
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Twins After Singletons: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/hegrd8Ez/checkout
Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing): https://twiniversity.my…
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Teaching Your Kids How to Fall in Love with Reading and Audiobooks
20 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, I chat with Traci—a lifelong book lover and twin mom—about her reading journey and how it’s evolved alongside parenting. From the books that shaped her childhood to the ways she sneaks in reading time now, Traci shares how stories have always been part of her life. We dive into the joys and challenges of introducing kids to reading, how audiobooks can be a lifesaver for busy parents, and why making reading a family activity matters so much. Lees meer
Traci also opens up about her approach to reviewing books, curating recommendations for expectant and new parents, and finding the right titles to spark curiosity in little ones. Whether you’re a parent of twins, an avid reader, or someone looking to bring more books into your home, this conversation is full of practical tips, personal stories, and a whole lot of love for reading.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Early reading inspirations and lifelong learning
Making time for books while parenting twins
The value of audiobooks and e-readers
Finding the right books for expectant and new parents
Practical tips for encouraging kids to read
Parenting philosophies and book recommendations
Creating a family culture around reading
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes! ⬇️
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Twins After Singletons: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/hegrd8Ez/checkout
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Everyone Needs a Twin with Twin Mom Helen Hunter
13 augustus 2025 · 49 min
In this episode, I sit down with Helen—a twin herself and now pregnant with boy-girl twins—to talk about her incredible path to motherhood. Helen shares her experiences with IVF, the challenges of endometriosis, and the highs and lows that come with fertility treatments. We dive into how growing up with a twin has shaped her parenting outlook, the unique bond she hopes her twins will share, and the importance of advocating for your health. Lees meer
We also talk about the role of twin psychologists like Joan Friedman and Nancy Siegel in understanding twin relationships, and how she’s preparing—mentally and practically—for life with two newborns at once. Helen’s story is honest, heartfelt, and full of insight for anyone on a fertility journey or raising twins.
#TwinLife #TwinMom #TwinPregnancy #TwinJourney #TwinsOnTheWay #BoyGirlTwins #LifeAsATwin #ParentingTwins #IVFJourney #FertilityStruggles #EndometriosisAwareness #IVFMom #TTCCommunity #InfertilityWarrior #PregnancyJourney #MotherhoodUnplugged #MomLifeUnfiltered #PregnantAndProud #MotherhoodJourney #ExpectingTwins #MomCommunity #TwinParentPodcast #RealMomStories #PodcastInterview #MotherhoodPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen
EPISODE THEMES 📝
What It’s Like Growing Up as a Twin
Living with Endometriosis & Navigating Fertility Treatments
The Emotional & Financial Toll of IVF
Deciding to Have Twins
Changing Clinics & Finding the Right Fit
Pregnancy Prep with Family Support
Expert Advice from Twin Psychologists
Realistic Expectations for Parenting Twins
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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When All Of Your Family Lives Abroad But You Still Need Help
6 augustus 2025 · 53 min
In this episode, I talk with Carol—a Brazilian mom who moved to the U.S.—about her incredible journey through motherhood abroad. From trying to conceive to navigating the U.S. healthcare system and adjusting to life with twins, Carol opens up about the emotional and logistical challenges she faced. We discuss what it’s really like to raise a family far from home, the ups and downs of NICU life, and how she managed postpartum without immediate family nearby. Her story offers encouragement and insight for anyone parenting in a different country or navigating the realities of twin life. Lees meer
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Challenges of Getting Pregnant Abroad
Postpartum Doula Support (and the Lack of It)
Navigating U.S. Healthcare as an Immigrant Mom
Singleton First, Twins Next: A Story of Two Very Different Births
Planning for Birth with Limited Family Help
NICU, Travel Visas, and Juggling Family Responsibilities
Finding Community and Support in a New Country
What Carol Wishes She Knew Sooner
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes! ⬇️
Breastfeeding Twins: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/HTaVcGhH/checkout
Twins After Singletons: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/hegrd8Ez/checkout
Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing): https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/AccFMLk8/checkout
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The Hype and Myths About Tongue Ties with Twin Mom Danielle Ferguson
30 juli 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Ferguson—a speech and language pathologist and fellow twin mom—to dig into the hot-button topic of tongue tie, lip tie, and buckle tie. We talk honestly about the myths, the hype, and the reality behind these diagnoses. As an IBCLC, I emphasize the importance of functional assessment over simply looking at structure, and Danielle brings her professional insight on feeding challenges from her work in the field. We also share personal stories and highlight the critical difference between when a medical intervention is truly needed and when over diagnosis may be doing more harm than good. Lees meer
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Debunking Myths About Tongue Tie
Challenges in the Lactation Field
The Complexity of Tongue Tie Revisions
Identifying and Addressing Feeding Issues
Insurance and Medical Necessity
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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How Do You Know You're Done With Having Kids with Twin Mom Emilia Merchen
23 juli 2025 · 54 min
In this episode, I talk with twin mom Emilia Merchen about her honest and emotional journey to completing her big family—with a surprise twist that ended in twins! Emilia shares how she and her husband went from planning for baby #4 to discovering they were actually expecting #4 and #5. She takes us back to that unforgettable moment in the OB’s office, the wave of emotions that followed, and the incredible support she received from her medical team and fellow twin parents. We also dive into the decision to be “done,” the bittersweet feelings of a last pregnancy, and the beautiful (and sometimes chaotic) reality of raising five kids under seven—complete with minivan life, vacation logistics, and mealtime mayhem. If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll know when your family is complete, you’ll want to hear this conversation. Lees meer
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Deciding when your family is complete
Surprise twin pregnancy after planning for one more
Emotional and logistical impact of going from three to five kids
Making the decision to remove tubes during C-section
Comparing singleton pregnancies to twin pregnancy
Real-life logistics of big families (cars, travel, bedtime)
Breastfeeding twins and feeding choices
Navigating toddlerhood while raising twins
Embracing the joys and challenges of a large family
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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What Delivery Is Like Down Under with Sinead Finn
16 juli 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode, we sit down with twin mom Sinead to explore what it’s like to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care in Australia. As a mother of fraternal twins, Sinead walks us through her experience with Australia’s healthcare system—from planning a C-section to receiving postnatal support that’s inclusive, accessible, and surprisingly personal. Lees meer
We talk about the differences between public and private healthcare, the role of midwives and obstetricians, and how Australia’s approach to maternity leave stacks up against that of the U.S. Sinead also opens up about the emotional side of twin parenting, the importance of mental health support, and the role that community and social media played in helping her feel prepared and connected.
Whether you’re a parent, expecting multiples, or just curious about how other countries support families, this episode offers a heartfelt, eye-opening look into maternal care from a global perspective.
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Navigating Australia's public and private healthcare systems
Planning a C-section and hospital stay for twins
Maternity leave policies and financial support in Australia
Postnatal care and mental health resources
Differences in cultural attitudes toward motherhood
The impact of social media and community for new parents
Comparing maternal care in Australia vs. the U.S.
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.For dates and more details visit. https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/MKse3EVR/checkout
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An In-Depth Look at Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome
9 juli 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, I talk with Lucy—a twin mom whose pregnancy took an unexpected and life-threatening turn when she was diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) at just 16 weeks. Lucy walks me through the whirlwind of emotions and decisions that followed, including undergoing fetal surgery at Johns Hopkins to save her babies. We dive into what TTTS is, how it’s diagnosed, and what every parent of twins should know about monitoring and care. Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of maternal-fetal health, self-advocacy, and trusting a mother’s intuition. Lees meer
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Understanding Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Lucy’s Diagnosis and Surgery
Fetal Surgery and Johns Hopkins Experience
Emotional Toll of High-Risk Pregnancy
The Power of Advocacy and Support Systems
Twin Pregnancy Monitoring and Follow-Up
Resources for Twin Parents
GIVEAWAYS 💰
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year.
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From Teen Mom To Twin Mom with Kail Lowry
2 juli 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
In episode 216 of the Twiniversity Podcast, I sit down with Kail Lowry—a mom of seven, including twins—to talk about the unique mix of challenges and joys that come with raising multiples in a big family. Kail opens up about life in a household of nine, how she works to give each of her kids individual attention, and what she’s learned about empathy and understanding in parenting. We also dig into her journey from reality TV to motherhood, the way public perception can shape a parent’s story, and the importance of having a supportive community for parents of twins and higher-order multiples. Lees meer
EPISODE THEMES 📝
Navigating Life with Twins
Discussing Teen Mom and Reality TV
Personal Experiences with Teen Pregnancy
The Birth of Twin University
Dealing with Public Perception
The Twin Community and Product Development
GIVEAWAYS 💰
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Being A Twin Mom In Medicine Isn't Always Easy with Rebecca Quinonez
13 november 2024 · 59 min
In this episode, we chat with Rebecca, an expectant twin mom and surgical resident, about her enlightening journey through pregnancy. Rebecca opens up about how she has come to realize that control is an illusion, especially in the context of balancing her demanding career and personal life. She shares her experiences of the profound importance of community and support during this time, emphasizing how prioritizing her mental and physical health has become crucial. Rebecca candidly discusses her shift away from seeking external validation and approval, learning instead to focus on what truly matters for her and her growing family. Lees meer
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"I'm Touched Out!" Dealing with the epic struggles twin moms face with Kristen Emberly
30 oktober 2024 · 29 min
In this episode, we sit down with twin mom Kristen, a mental health advocate specializing in children and twin moms, as she shares her journey of burnout and discovery of self-care strategies. Kristen delves into the importance of understanding the sensory system and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout and be better parents. We discuss practical ways for twin moms to slow down, resist the hustle culture, and proactively take time for themselves before reaching the breaking point. Kristen highlights the significance of not seeing self-care as selfish but as essential for mental well-being and parenting resilience, emphasizing the importance of resetting the nervous system and prioritizing self-care. Join us for an insightful conversation on nurturing mental health and well-being as a twin parent. Lees meer
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Bringing twins into the world by storm... literally! with Zachary Zirlin
16 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
Join us as we sit down with Twin Dad Zachary to hear about his whirlwind experience just as his twin babies were about to arrive. From enduring a hurricane that flooded their new apartment, to navigating through temporary living arrangements in Airbnbs, hotels, and friends' houses during the newborn phase, Zachary shares his family’s remarkable journey. Tune in as we discuss how they faced challenges with nanny incidents and weathered financial uncertainty during the writers' strike, all while maintaining calm and making the best of every situation. Discover the resilience of this family, rooted in their shared values and unwavering love for each other. Lees meer
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"We Paid Extra For This?" A single embryo transfer turns into twins with Charlotte Gorman
2 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
In this episode, we speak with twin mom Charlotte, who became a twin mom through IVF. Charlotte shares her surprise when a single embryo transfer resulted in a multiples pregnancy, recounting her tough journey through health scares, loss, an early birth, a traumatic C-section, and NICU time. She opens up about the challenges of figuring it all out once her babies were home and emphasizes the importance of support during difficult seasons. Despite the unplanned twists and turns, Charlotte is grateful that her twin girls are happy and healthy. She also discusses her ongoing efforts to heal from the pain and trauma of her birthing experience, highlighting the resilience and joy her family shares. We, as humans, have it within us to survive through the ups and downs. Lees meer
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Living in An Airstream with Twins with Kelsey Bang
27 september 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, we chat with twin mom Kelsey, who, along with her husband and twins, transitioned from a shopaholic lifestyle to becoming nomads living in a 240 sq ft Airstream. Kelsey shares how they sold everything, got out of debt, and are now thriving while traveling across the U.S. They learned that less is more for their family. We discuss the unique challenges of raising twins on the road, maintaining stability and routines for her children, and making consistent efforts to visit family and attend church. Join us to hear about their inspiring journey and how they navigate life on wheels. Lees meer
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How do you balance life when you're a twin mom....you don't. With Michele Magliocco
4 september 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
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 reflects on her shift in priorities, from chasing career success to focusing on her family, leading her to reevaluate her purpose and ponder "what's next?" This candid conversation offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of personal and professional goals after becoming a parent. Lees meer
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And Twins Make Five with Katie McAlpine
21 augustus 2024 · 53 min
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 support network among military wives and the unique differences she faced during her twin pregnancy and NICU time compared to her singleton pregnancies. Tune in for insights on resilience, community, and balancing motherhood in a military family. Lees meer
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A Bumpy Wild First Year with Twins with Madison Greenspan
7 augustus 2024 · 50 min
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 how her family coped with the bumpy ride, offering valuable insights and support for other parents facing similar experiences. Lees meer
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Living Life in the Fab Lane with Twin Dad Thomas Cole
24 juli 2024 · 57 min
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 young twins to the trials of finding a supportive community of parent friends. Plus, Thomas makes a special announcement: their family is growing! Tune in to hear about their journey living life in the Fab Lane as Twins Dads. Lees meer
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How The NICU Can Change You. An inspiring story with Meghan McEvoy
10 juli 2024 · 46 min
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 various ways families in the NICU can be supported, offering practical advice and resources to help navigate this difficult time. Lees meer
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Cholestasis of Pregnancy and why you need to know about it as a twin mom with Donna Benavides
26 juni 2024 · 49 min
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 offers practical advice on approaching healthcare teams, asking the right questions, and ensuring proper support and care. Through her story, Donna emphasizes the significance of self-advocacy. Lees meer
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Support group page https://icpcare.org/icp-community/support-groups/
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Twins Twice with Twin Dad Josh Longmore
19 juni 2024 · 57 min
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 fatherhood journey. Let's hear the dad's side of things and learn how we can help support our twin dads out there, providing encouragement and hope to those navigating the challenges and joys of raising twins. Lees meer
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Double Trouble on Apple -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/double-trouble-the-twin-dad-podcast/id1676119584
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doubletroubletwindads/
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Does it matter how much you prepare for twins? With Elizabeth Banks
12 juni 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
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 also discusses being a mom on the autism spectrum, the importance of mental health, and how the well-being of the mother is just as crucial as the health of the babies. Her candid account offers invaluable insights and reassurances for anyone on the path to motherhood. Lees meer
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A Twin With Two Sets of Twins (+1) Shares Her Truth with Sadie Conrad
29 mei 2024 · 49 min
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 family honors her sister's memory in their everyday lives and how her twinship has shaped her perspective on motherhood and resilience. Join us as Sadie opens up about navigating the complexities of grief, love, and the unique bond of twinhood in this touching and inspiring conversation. Lees meer