Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Episode 41: Our Transition to a Family of Five

With the arrival of baby Lara our family has grown, and so has the love.
In this emotional episode, Carla shares her personal experience of adjusting to life as a mother of three, including twin toddlers and a newborn baby.
With candid reflections on her journey so far, Carla invites listeners to join her in navigating the beautiful chaos of family life.

Episode 40: Embracing Motherhood: A Reflection

As you listen to this week’s podcast episode, I am currently nearing the end of a long journey that will no doubt change our lives forever- in a good way!
 
To mark the 40th episode, I have a little announcement and I hope to follow up with some nice news soon! 
Never give up hope! 

Episode 39: Breastfeeding, Fertility and Faith: A Triplet Mum's Story

Julianne shares her journey as a mother of triplets and a newborn, discussing her fertility journey, the challenges of breastfeeding, and the joys and of raising a large family in Southern California.
Julianne offers valuable advice for expecting parents of multiples and reflects on the beauty and chaos of family life.
For all that and more, why not grab yourself a little cup of tea and join Julianne and I as we discuss our experience of multiples motherhood from across the Atlantic Ocean.

Episode 38: Exploring the Unique World of Twins with Dr. Nancy Segal

In this week’s episode, Dr. Nancy Segal, a psychology professor based in California and twin studies expert, shares her personal journey as a fraternal twin and her extensive research in twin studies.
Nancy is a professor of psychology and founder and director of the Twin Studies Centre at California State University, in Fullerton, USA.
She discusses the unique dynamics of twin relationships and the impact of being a twin on individual identity.
Dr. Segal also addresses common myths about twins and highlights the importance of individuality in twin upbringing.
 

Episode 37: “The washing machine is never off” - Navigating Life with Three Sets of Twins

Karen Rodger, a mother of three sets of twins, shares her experiences on the joys and challenges of twin motherhood.
From managing a busy household to fostering individuality among her children, Karen emphasizes the importance of communication, self-care, and embracing the chaos of family life.
She reflects on the special bond between twins, the significance of family gatherings, and the need for open conversations about difficult topics.
Karen's journey highlights the privilege of motherhood and the joy of raising a large family.

Episode 36: A Twin Dad's Story

“I see these amazing fragile little babies and I immediately want to do everything I can to take care of them, love them and to make sure they are safe,” A Twin Dad’s Story
Author and Podcaster Joe Rawlinson from Austin Texas shares his experience as a father of twins. He discusses the challenges of mental health, the journey of expecting twins, and the unique bond his daughters share.
In his own words, he offers practical advice on travelling with young children and coping with feelings of loneliness that many parents of multiples experience.
 

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.