She was a new twin mom battling PND whilst juggling twins in a foreigin country, a toddler and no sleep. Now she’s expertly educating multiples parents (of newborns to 4 year olds) to take back their nights — without guilt, chaos, or guesswork.
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Van Luven a board certified paediatric sleep consultant, a mum to 5 and highly experienced ER and public health nurse whose own experience—first with sleep-deprived motherhood, then raising twins overseas in Africa — led her to transform how parents approach sleep training. Receive a special, one-time discount this November! (Details below).
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This is your one-stop guide to understanding the science and strategy behind healthy baby sleep. Whether you're expecting, exhausted, deep in toddlers, 4yos or somewhere in between—this episode is packed with tools and relatable insights.
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What happens when life hands you twins after years of trying... and then also.. triplets? In this jaw-dropping and heartwarming episode, Taylor Pychynski struggled to have her dream family - now a new mum of twins, who much to her surprise is also expecting triplets very soon!! Her incredible journey into motherhood, from the moment her and her partner Greg found out she was pregnant with twins, to the viral moment she and Greg discovered they were expecting THREE more.
Expect
Deep in the trenches? Raising your family? Or just a lover of a great twin-trips story? An episode that’ll take you through highs, lows and everything in between!
👶 Twin life. 👶👶 Triplet life. 💬 Real life. Hit play — you'll be mind-blown by this story.
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00:00 Intro
10:43 Fertility Struggles before conceiving
14:18 Delivery: Vaginal and C-Section
36:07 Post NICU Baby Sleep and what went wrong in first year
38:25 NoSleepRefluxNightsPND and how she overcame this
44:30 How she overcame PND: what worked, tools
52:47 Deciding to go again - surprise triplets!
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I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you.
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From centre stage, to an incredible natural twin birth - her "best performance" yet, navigating PND during record-length COVID lockdowns, to her identity metamorphosis – Dana Stephensen, professional ballerina and mother x3 shares her journey, lessons and what's next.
Dana shares:
Why Listen:
Whether you're deep in the trenches of newborn life and the identity shift, juggling the chaos of multiple children or simply love a good comeback story, Dana’s honest insights will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and empowered. This is an episode about strength and evolution – the quiet, unglamorous kind. A raw, real, and uplifting chat for parents, elite performance fans, and anyone navigating a new identity after children.
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I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you.
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Dads or partners of twins or multiples or even dads to single babies — this one’s for you. Whether you're expecting, in the trenches of double+ nappies, or chasing toddlers, Twin Dad Joe aka Joe Rawlinson brings 17 years of wisdom and hard-won tips that every dad (and partner), PLUS mothers will truely benefit to hear this.
From what to actually do at birth, how to prep without panic, and why your support matters even if it’s not your body doing the work — Joe dives into the emotional and practical realities of being a dad to 2 single children and a dad to twins. He shares how to handle sleep, feeding, relationship stress, and those “what did I just do?” moments with honesty and humour.
Expect:
If you're a dad, twin dad, dad of multiples, partner, or support person – this episode will hit home. Raw, real, and full of laughs.
Mums - so much gold in here for you too.
01:59 - Introduction
5:55 - Joes Twin Dad Story
12:02 - Dads navigating pregnancy and baby arrival preparation
13:21 - Birth prep and medical appointments, Dads role, engaging medical teams
28:00 Engaging and building a support community - you'll need!
38:00 - Common mistakes dads make
39:35 - Paternity leave and work need to knows
51:10 - Dad self-care and navigating identity change
01:03:00 - Twins in school and twin-ship relationships
01:10:30 - What MUMS should know about dads and supporting them
01:15:12 - Final takeaway for Dads (and partners of dads)
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Double the Baby, Double the Glow? The Real Truths on Pregnancy & Postpartum Skincare, Stretch Marks, Twin & Multiple Mum Must-Haves!
Our 'Hey There Thrivival' expert guest Madilyn Sonter is a highly qualified Integrative Skin Nurse AND she's a twin mum. In this feel-good, info-packed episode, we dive into one mum's surprising and oh-so-relatable twin journey — navigating double kicks, giggles, and let’s be real… double the mess. We cover the below topics AND... Madilyn drops her Top Must-Have Products for Twin+ Mums that saved her sanity (and skin).
💆♀️ Pregnancy Skincare 101 (including stretch-mark need-to-knows)
🧴 Postpartum Skin & Body Talk
👶 Plus! Bonus Baby Skin Insights Based on Birth Type.. You May Never Have Heard!
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00.00 - Madilyn's Story
05:56 - Madilyn's Twin Pregnancy
13.00 - Skincare for Pregnancy & When to Start
21:54 - Postpartum Care
27: 18 - Baby Skin Health & Delivery Type Effects
34:13 - Mums Skin Health, Hormones, Immunity & Recovery Triggers
36:52 - New Mums Self Care
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Before the chaos, she was Taylah — now she’s a powerhouse mum come accidental influencer with quadruplets with an eye-watering 14 million (and counting!) views online - authentically sharing her journey. In this episode, we dive into that moment she and Sean found out, her wild birth story, the real-life rollercoaster of raising quads in the spotlight, what it's like being an influencer, her biggest lessons for fellow parents of multiples, and where she’s landed after the whirlwind. Raw, funny, and full of gold — you won’t want to miss this one.
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In this episode of the Hey There Thrivival podcast, host Emily Haigh interviews Jo Murdoch, a highly accredited pelvic health physio and multi-location physio owner who is also studying medicine and raising two daughters. They discuss the complexities of the female body, particularly during and after pregnancy, and emphasise the significance of preventive care. Special attention is given to common symptoms and solutions for twin or multiple birth mothers, to help them achieve much better outcomes.
Jo shares detailed insights on how pelvic health physios can assist pregnant and postpartum women, including pre-pregnancy assessments, pelvic floor functionality, and the management of conditions like pelvic girdle pain and abdominal wall separation. They highlight the importance of seeking early intervention to optimise health outcomes and reduce future complications, such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The conversation is filled with practical tips and personal experiences, aiming to educate and encourage women and their partners to prioritize pelvic health.
00.00 Introduction & Credentials
05:40 Overview: Areas Physio’s Can Support Mums/ What to Check/ Timing
12:21 Pregnancy Physical Changes to Expect By Trimester and What to Avoid/ Manage
39:25 (41:00) How Partners Can Help Birth Mums Better Recover
51:20 An Example of a Mum’s Life Transformed - despite incontinence, pain and a delay in seeking help.
55:42 Does the Body Ever Go Back To Pre-Pregnancy State?
Joelene Murdoch @ The Physio Clinic
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Your all-things breastfeeding, step-by-step, need to knows episode. When to prepare - in pregnancy or after birth and why? Can you breastfeed twins - is it possible? Days zero-plus, weaning, how partners can best support, her expert advice on the best products or services, as well as Emily's own personal story on becoming an unexpected mum to 5, after a surprise twin pregnancy during the 2020 COVID lockdowns. Plenty of gems and helpful insights.
00.00 - Introduction
02.35 - Guest story: surprise twins makes five
13.24 - Pregnancy should you prepare here and why?
17.36 - Where Partners can best support
22.55 - Breastfeeding Day 0 - first stages
21.15 - What is Mastitis, how to avoid and treat it
29.42 - Top product/ services recommendations
31.36 - Weaning or when breastfeeding doesn't go as planned
35.31 - What she wishes most breastfeeding families knew, that they normally don’t
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I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you.
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This weeks episode focuses on educating you on your medical team, led by an Obstetrician Gynaecologist (or OBGYN if you're based in America). If you're a new parent, expecting twins, triplets or multiples - our expert guest Dr. Sarah Lyons has delivered not only single babies, but also twins (including mine) and a few sets of triplets! Dr. Lyons is also a twin, and a recent new mother herself making this episode packed full of valuable insights.
The episode covers:
I hope this episode brings you and your family joy and better sets you up to thrive, rather than just survive!
Note these are general insights - always seek personalised expert advice.
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Are you a partner or dad looking to learn top parenting tips from other dads and partners? Perhaps you have one and just found out twins are on the way!
Todays guest is Brendan Smith, a dad of 3. First, he had and his wife Christie, had their son Oscar, then surprise they got lucky with twin girls! Brendan shares his insights on what it’s like to be a partner and dad, how to care for yourself and also caring for your family in parenthood.
His top tips and best product recommendations.
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I hope this helps you best navigate this exciting time and be well set up to thrive, rather than just survive.
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Expecting twin or multiple babies, recent parents of twins or intrigued by what it's like to have >2 in one go?
Wondering what the pregnancy, symptoms, postpartum and new parent journey might look like?
Are you a partner, friend or family member hunting for top support tips and key product and gift ideas?
Then today's episode is for you! Gaby Pinget is a mum to identical twin boys. After undertaking IVF, Gaby and her wife Kate imagined life with one baby at least to start - however life had other plans! Their gorgeous boys arrived early, spending time in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) after complications as the boys were identical. Today they are happy, healthy, cheeky boys. Tune in for insights and tips.
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Want to be set up to thrive and have less pressure on your finances and family?
Betsy is an expert with all the proven insights, easy to understand steps on what helps families best thrive in parenthood. Having worked in banking, private wealth, fintech and as a regular guest on national television including the Morning Show - this is an episode not to be missed.
Save this episode, take notes and enjoy this relatable, easy-to-do tips on how to leverage tools, super, and make money work for you.
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Betsy is a Licensed Financial Wellness Coach and the founder of the Inner Money Journey, a financial coaching platform that helps clients live a financially free and secure life allowing them to experience true prosperity. Betsy’s passion is improving the financial lives of others and advocating for financial wellbeing.
Across her career Betsy has worked in both large financial institutions and some of Australia's most exciting fintechs including NAB, ANZ, Macquarie, Xinja Bank and Future U. She's qualified as a Financial Advisor, Mortgage Broker and Certified Money Coach. She's an ambassador to the Ladies Finance Club, has co-created the Dealing with Financial Stress course with David Koch. She is a regular financial commentator in podcasts, articles and news outlets including the Project, Sunrise, The Morning Show and Your Money, Your Life.
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I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively the best tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research, and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you. I hope this podcasts helps you best navigate this exciting time and be best set up to thrive, rather than just survive.
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Why make a twins, parenting, health and wellness podcast?
Here's a video on the 'why' behind the Hey There Thrivival Podcast.
You can expect a modern - step by step guide, the latest research, with other twin parents, top experts covering pregnancy, preparing your relationship, finances, preparing, skin, bump, bust, symptom management, HG, celebrating, recovery, logistics and travel, return to work and more!
I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively the best tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research, and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you. I hope this podcasts helps you best navigate this exciting time and be best set up to thrive, rather than just survive.
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