Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Episode 35: Anna Mathur on the Twins Mummy NI Podcast

This week’s guest is mum of three, best-selling author and psychotherapist Anna Mathur.In this podcast episode, Anna and Carla explore the curveballs of motherhood, maternal mental health, and the importance of creating a community.We discuss the challenges of early motherhood, the impact of intrusive thoughts, and the feelings of overwhelm and guilt that many parents experience.So why not grab yourself a little cup of tea and join us as we explore some important narratives in motherhood.
“On 7th August, Penguin Life is publishing the first-ever interactive title from four-time-bestselling author and renowned psychotherapist Anna Mathur, The Good Decision Diary: Your daily guide to making better decisions, more of the time.”
“The journey begins with 21 days of reflection and observation, where Anna shares her own experiences and equips you with tools to approach change with kindness and curiosity.

Episode 34: The Tandem Twins

Have you ever wondered what it’s like growing up as a twin?
As Isla and Aria grow up, I often wonder what life will be like, so I decided to have a chat with inspirational identical twin sisters Chloe and Judith MacCombe.
Chloe and Judith were born with a type of albinism, which impacts their vision. In this podcast they share their incredible journey of how their twin bond has led them to competing on the world stage as Paratriathletes.
Known as the Tandem twins, Chloe and Judith took time out of their busy training schedule to have a chat with me about what it’s really like to grow up as twins

Episode 33: Two Years of Twin Motherhood

Come spend an afternoon with us in our family home as Carla discusses her experience of two years of twin motherhood.This episode is a typical reflection of family life with twin toddlers as you accompany us during nap time, lunch time and play-time to create this week’s podcast episode!

Episode 32: Grief and Motherhood

On this Maternal Mental Health Week, I have chosen to talk about the significant topic of navigating grief during motherhood.
My father passed away when the twins were 5 weeks old.
Those early days of motherhood were a complete whirlwind managing hormones, recovering from a C Section and learning how to be a Mummy whilst grieving.
In this podcast episode I will discuss my experience of managing loneliness and grief as a new Mum. 

Episode 31: Rather You Than Me

“Double trouble,” “ You have your hands full,” these are some of the comments that many of us parents of multiples hear on a daily basis.
Some remarks are positive, some negative and whilst for the most part people mean well, I would like to raise awareness on showing more compassion and kindness to families of multiples when you meet us on your travels.
You never know what the journey towards parenthood was like for some of us.
In this episode, Carla shares her emotional journey and discusses her experience of a C Section to mark Caesarean Section Awareness month.
 

Episode 30: Mother's Day Special

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are celebrating this memorable day with a special episode on the Twins Mummy NI Podcast.
I think mothers should be celebrated today and every day for the wonderful things that they achieve in the quietness of their family homes.
To mark this special day, Carla spoke to three mums of multiples who shared their stories of multiples motherhood.
Happy Mothers’ Day everyone…

Episode 29: Comparison in Motherhood

Do you ever compare yourself to others?
Comparison can undermine the real joy of motherhood. Yet how many of us live by the side glance of others?
How do we find more joy in our own experience of motherhood instead of getting caught in the comparison trap?
In this episode Carla talks about how motherhood isn’t about striving for perfection, but rather an imperfect journey into the unknown focusing on our own strengths as mothers.

Episode 28: Finding Joy in Motherhood

Motherhood can be hard and happy all at the same time.
Before I became a Mum, so many people told me that my life would change significantly.
They told me how challenging it would be, how stressful it would be.
However, no one talked about the great joy that we experience when we are lucky to have someone who calls us Mum.
In this episode Carla talks about her reality of motherhood and how it is OK to feel that our experience is happy and hard simultaneously.

Episode 27: Worry and Motherhood

Do you ever worry? Have you ever experienced anxiety in life? In motherhood? 
If this resonates with you, the one thing I will say is that you’re not alone. Feeling afraid or unsure of yourself in motherhood is a common experience among many of us. 
In this episode, Carla shares a very personal story of her experience of worry and opens up the conversation around anxiety in motherhood…

Episode 26: A 'Mumpreneurs' Story

Juggling the joys of motherhood and a career with running your own business can be a real balancing act - local ‘mumpreneur’ Caroline O’Neill talks to Carla about her experience.