Twiniversity Podcast With Natalie Diaz

Nat chats with mom of multiples Phoebe Kannisto, mom of 7, including twins, triplets, and two singletons. Phoebe shares her journey of conceiving, both spontaneously and through IVF, not finding out the sexes of her triplets, what kind of help she had with no family in the state, and teaching her kids to be independent at a young age.This episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's.Phoebe Kannisto is a stay-at-home mom to seven children, including twins and triplets. She loves cooking, musicals, volunteering at her kids' schools, hiking, and anything outdoors.Twiniversity MembershipsTwiniversity YouTube ChannelCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows of raising twins from birth to college age.Take a class! Twiniversity offers online expecting twi

Nat chats with Amanda Blankenship about learning at 25 weeks gestation that her mo/di identical twins had Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) in utero and needed emergency laser ablation surgery. Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome is a rare condition that can occur when abnormal blood vessel connections form in the twins’ shared placenta, creating an uneven blood flow between the babies. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's.Amanda Blankenship is the mother of 3 boys, 21-month-old Identical twin boys and a 3.5-year-old boy. She is a registered nurse in Southern California, working on a busy med-surg floor.Twiniversity MembershipsProper Care for Your Identical Twin PregnancyHow to Cope with a TTTS DiagnosisTwin to Twin: From High-Risk Pregnancy to Happy Family, a memoir about a TTTS experience by Twiniversity MoM Squad member Crystal DuffyTTTS FoundationTAPS SupportThe Surgeon's Cut on NetflixTwiniversity YouTube ChannelCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, I

Nat chats with Carlos Ortiz, father of twin daughters, husband, and sales professional, still learning to balance career and family in this new normal of working from home. They talk about the evolving role of fathers in our society and how being a dad to twins is truly a game-changer. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's.Carlos Ortiz is a father of 4-year-old twins, husband, southern California native, lover of barbeque, hockey connoisseur, and anxiously waiting for Disneyland to reopen. Carlos is involved with a Daddy Boot Camp class and recommends all expecting dads to take a class like that at their local hospital. CONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows of raising twins from birth to college age.Take a class! Twiniversity offers

Nat chats with Rachel Ernst, a twin mom who lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand with her husband, 4-year-old twin boys, and a 2-year-old singleton boy. Her twins were born in Seoul, South Korea, when the family was with the U.S. military. She and her husband started taking the twins on trips when they were five months old and never looked back! Hear how she is doing it away from family and the benefits/pitfalls of raising her children in an overseas community. "What's the Name of That Song?" Sesame Street special on Prime VideoBoppy Newborn LoungerKidCo Peapod travel bed/tentTwin Go twin carrierMarco Polo appCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows of raising twins from birth to college age.Take a class! Twiniversity offers online expecting twi

Nat chats with Tiffany Zarone, a mom of 2-year-old twins, who lives on Staten Island, NY. Tiffany contracted COVID-19 in mid-March 2020, just as the outbreak in the tristate area was getting into full swing. This is the story of what she learned when she was quarantined away from her then 15-month-old twins for 2 weeks.Tiffany Zarcone is the mother of 2-year-old fraternal twins and works as a physical therapist. She loves running with the girls and dog in tow, hiking, and being outdoors. You can find Tiffany at manhattanptandpain.com, cliftonphysio.com, and matawanpt.com and on Instagram @manhattanphysicaltherapy, @cliftonphysicaltherapy, @matawan_pt, and @tiffzarcone.CONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows of raising twins from birth to

In the season 6 finale of the Twiniversity Podcast, Nat chats with Fran Pitre who had 3 sets of twins in 12 years, one set of girls, one set of boys, and one set of boy/girl twins. Fran shares her initial experience with infertility, followed by hyperovulation, a triplet pregnancy that turned into twins, an irritable uterus, and how each of her pregnancy experiences were different. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you don't miss out when Season 7 drops on February 3rd! In the meantime, subscribe to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows of raising twins from birth to college age. 8 new episodes of Twins Tale will drop in January!Originally from upstate New York, Fran Pitre met her husband Bruce while living in south Louisiana, and after living in Northern Virginia just outside of Washington DC for several years, they settled in Jacksonville, FL where they are raising their six children, who all arrived in

Nat chats with Julie about her son's ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis at 7 years old; how she saw the early signs, the steps to get a diagnosis, and the IEP process to get services in school.Julie is Twiniversity’s “Wizard Behind the Curtain”, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Twiniversity.com, Account Manager, and Instructor for Chicago Twiniversity expecting twins classes. Julie is a full-time working mother to twin boys, born on Halloween. She loves serving as a resource and support for new parents, soon-to-be parents, and we-want-desperately-to-be parents. Julie is proud to be a child passenger safety technician and the Twiniversity Resident Songstress/Jingle Writer.Asurion Home+ insurance for your devicesSimpl Dimpl fidget toy from Fat Brain ToysTwiniversity Mentorship ProgramFun and Function sensory toys and products for kidsEmail Julie julie@twiniversity.comCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.

Nat chats with Bryn Huntpalmer, founder of The Birth Hour podcast, about her new book, The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook, what to ask on your hospital tour, creating a birth plan, what to pack in your hospital bag, and more delivery day prep tips for first-time moms.Today's episode is sponsored by Cord Blood Registry. Use the code DUO2 for a special twins cord blood and cord tissue banking discount through Twiniversity.Bryn Huntpalmer is the founder of The Birth Hour podcast which has been featured as 'New & Noteworthy' on the front page of Apple Podcasts and has over 8 million downloads to date. She is passionate about helping women prepare for childbirth through the sharing of empowering and informative birth stories as well as her online evidence-based childbirth course called Know Your Options. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband, Richard, and their three kids, Adelaide, Darwin, and Harvey. She considers it her most important job to raise her children to be kind, aware, and courageous human

Nat chats with Megan Loden, Twiniversity's COO (“Chief of Other” Stuff No One Wants to Take Care Of) and mom to 16-year-old identical twin girls, about the struggles of raising teenagers, how they are planning for two college educations at once, and how being a twin is affecting their kids' teen experience. Megan Loden is a stay at home mom to 16-year-old identical twin girls and a 12-year-old boy. Megan, her husband, and kids live just outside of Phoenix. Her writing can also be found on Bluntmoms, sammichesandpsychmeds, scarymommy, and of course, Twiniversity.Contact Nat's finance guy Dan Paikin with Strategies for WealthSign up for a Twiniversity Membership to access our monthly Zoom twin club.CONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, giving you an inside look at feeding schedules, sleep struggles, and all the highs and lows o

Nat chats with longtime Twiniversity Mom Squad member and postpartum doula Lauren Oak about how to plan for your first night home with twins.Today's episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's.Lauren Oak is the mom of 4 daughters (including a set of twin girls) and grandma to Ben. She is married to Dan, the best UPS delivery guy on Long Island, NY. In her spare time, she loves to go to the beach. Connect with Lauren Oak Doula Services on Facebook. You can hire Lauren for a virtual 1-hour session to help you get through your first week - click here for details.Twiniversity NICU ResourceBook Your Twins Post-Delivery Strategy Session with Lauren OakLittle Folks Twin Bassinet by DeltaBaby Trend Twin Nursery CenterTwins Daily Log – Portrait Orientation and Landscape OrientationFirst Year with Twins TimelineCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Pod

Nat chats with Ashley Laracey, twin mom and prima ballerina with the New York City Ballet, about her reflections on the first year with twins on the eve of their first birthday. Today's episode is sponsored by Manhattan Toy and  Step2.Learn more about Ashley's Nutcracker ballet performance that's live streaming this December! Click here for detailsAshley Laracey was born in Sarasota, Florida. She began her dance training at the age of five with Cheryl Carty and Christine White at the Carty Academy of Theater Dance in Bradenton, Florida. At age 12, she began training with Pavel Fomin, Diane Partington, and Isabel and Javier Dubrocq at Sarasota Ballet of Florida. She continued her studies at age 15 with Victoria Schneider, Olivier Pardina, and Svetlana Osiyeva at the Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida. Ms. Laracey entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, in the fall of 2001. In October 2002, Ms. Laracey became an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and i

Nat chats with Crystal Duffy, teacher and twin mom extraordinaire, about how she's juggling teaching high school English and ELA classes online while managing her kids' remote learning schedule. Crystal is a mom of three, including a set of identical twin girls, and our Twiniversity Houston Expecting Twins class instructor.Today's episode is sponsored by Manhattan Toy and Mabel's Labels.Crystal Duffy is an author, teacher, speaker, and mother to three little girls including a set of identical twins. She’s the author of the book, Twin to Twin, which is a memoir of her high-risk twin pregnancy and NICU journey. She wanted to share her emotional tale of empowerment to inspire other families navigating through a similar journey with a message of hope and encouragement. She teaches high school English and also teaches the Twiniversity expectant twins parents class in Houston. She is currently working on her second book about teenagers and technology. She lives in Houston with her husband Ed, their three daughters,

Nat chats with interior design Kathy Kuo about twin nursery design tips for expecting and new parents of twins. Kathy is the founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home, an online home furnishings retailer and interior design company where you can find some of the best baby and kids' brands on the market, as well as book top-tier interior designers to help you love where you live. Today's episode is sponsored by Kathy Kuo Home. Use the code KKHTWINS15 for a 15% discount - some exclusions apply. And don't miss some spectacular savings opportunities on Black Friday & Cyber Monday!Kathy Kuo is the founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home, a recognized TV personality, and a celebrated interior designer. Published in the press as an international guru within the home and lifestyle space, Kathy has an unmatched eye for curating, sourcing, and designing luxury furniture and homewares. Today, she continues to develop the fastest growing online platform in the home and design industry. Kathy has 20+ years of experience in the home

Nat chats with Hannah Zeller, the Programs Manager at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, about the importance of talking to your kids about their feelings. DBSA's new program, the Mood Crew, a fun, free program for kids ages 4 - 10 to help them better understand their emotions through engaging activities, games, and a parent guidebook. These tools help kids and their grownups recognize, identify, and process their feelings and emotions in a fun and safe setting. DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education for millions of people who live with mood disorders. DBSA reaches an estimated 4 million people each year with education, advocacy, resources, and support offered through DBSA’s Website, dbsalliance.org. DBSA supports individuals with over 500 support groups and 150 chapters across the country.Today's episode is sponsored by DBSA Mood CrewHannah Zeller, MSW, is the Programs Manager at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (national office). Hannah obtained her Master of Social Work in 20

In the season premiere of season 6, Nat chats with Twiniversity favorite Dani Parris -- a single, working mom of three -- about how virtual learning is going (not well), what she's binge-watching (when she's not working), and other random topics where they almost go off the rails. This episode is sponsored by Manhattan Toy Company and Step2.Daniele Parris is a work-from-home mom to an upbeat 13-year-old boy and 7-year-old boy-girl twins. She lives in the suburbs of New York City and has degrees in Fine Arts and Philosophy from New York University. She makes her living in the Healthcare industry and spends most of her time with her boisterous Italian family, trying to get a word in edgewise. Her hobbies include cooking and baking, an unholy knowledge of 80’s hair-metal bands, and trying, albeit almost always in vain, to guess the monetary value of the items on Antiques Roadshow. Find Dani @danisayswhatnow on Instagram here.CONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Insta

In the final episode of season 5, Nat and Julie hash out all their anxieties over an upcoming second COVID wave and share their tips for how they are planning to keep their families sane with the cold weather coming.Season 6 will premiere October 28th! Make sure you're subscribed so you know when it drops! In the meantime, we'll be posting NEW episodes of the Twins Tale Podcast so make sure to subscribe to Twins Tale now!This episode is sponsored by Larktale. Use the code TWIN20 for 20% off your purchase of a stroller or wagon at Larktale.com.Sign up for a Twiniversity MembershipRequest a mentor (or volunteer to become a mentor) here: Mentorship ProgramBetterHelp.comHand WarmersOutdoor Waterproof BlanketWomen's Insulated Snow Pants (Julie literally just bought these)CarhengeArk EncounterCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins Tale Podcast, g

Nat chats with twin mom Anna De Souza about how she advocated for herself in her twin pregnancy when many things went wrong. Anna had a very rocky pregnancy and she shares advice on how to stand up for yourself when something isn't right, how to get the most out of your doctor's appointments, and how to have positive contact with office staff and nurses.This episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's and Cord Blood Registry (use the code DUO2 for special twins pricing with CBR!)Anna De Souza is a digital and broadcast journalist, producer, and editor covering beauty, style, technology, and lifestyle. Uncovering tomorrow’s trends today, Anna is lucky enough to test wearables that calculate calories through your skin, report on the latest runway trends as they unfold, and slather on beauty innovations that may soon earn its keep in a bathroom cabinet near you.When not meandering the cobblestone streets of Old City, Philadelphia with her identical twin girls, you can catch Anna reporting for Today.com, Reader’s Digest,

Nat chats with Aleksandra Gold, a mom of 14-month-old twin boys, about how she was able to keep her twin pregnancy a secret from her extended family and friends.Sponsored by Cord Blood Registry. Use the code DUO2 for special twins pricing through Twiniversity. Need more support? Start your Twiniversity Membership today here.Aleksandra Gold, LCSW lives with her husband and twin boys in Brooklyn, New York. She immigrated with her family from Ukraine at age 5 and was raised in Brooklyn and Long Island. She is proudly bilingual in English and Russian. Aleksandra Gold completed her MSW at NYU Silver School of Social Work and is a licensed mental health professional with experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse. Aleksandra Gold produces content using observations from her life experiences and knowledge of mental health and human behavior. She is a contributing writer for The Mighty. Follow her Facebook page where you can find links to more articles and videos and find her on Ins

Nat chats with Lesli and Umang Desai who became parents to twins through adoption. After 6 years of infertility and loss, Lesli and Umang shifted their family plans to adoption. After 3 broken adoption matches and a disrupted adoption in 2019, they were chosen to be the parents of girl-boy twins. They had 6 weeks' notice before meeting their newborn twins in person and they returned home with their twins right before the COVID-19 stay-at-home order came down in Seattle.Sponsored by Dr. Brown'sLesli Desai is a perinatal psychotherapist, specializing in infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, and the transition to parenthood. In addition to individual and couples therapy, she teaches a small selection of parenting workshops in and around the Greater Seattle Area. Visit her website at seattle-therapy.comCONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Subscribe for FREE to our other podcast, the Twins T

Nat chats with Rebekah Robinson how she's raising her toddler twins using gentle parenting. Rebekah shares her approach and all the details on how she manages her twin toddler boys to keep the peace and avoid time-outs, and Nat plays Devil's advocate to find out how this actually works. Sponsored by Mabel's Labels. Use the coupon code TWIN15 for 15% off sitewide (excluding stamps, sales, and masks).Rebekah Robinson is a stay at home mom to three (a 4-year-old girl and 2-year-old fraternal twin boys) via IVF and gestational carrier surrogacy. From start to finish it took Rebekah, and her husband Ed, nine years, four IUI cycles, five IVF cycles, endless miscarriages, a gestational surrogate and suffering through a whole lot of hormonal crazy to get to where they are now. Which is, living life as a crazy, chaotic and fun-filled adventure with three littles under the age of three. Rebekah has a blog where she writes about twin momming, momming after infertility and just life in general, you can find her blog at b