It's been a minute since Mike and I recorded an episode together, and we thought what better way to jump back in than for me to interview him about the birth of our sons from his perspective.

Mike was KNEE DEEP in the birth, holding one of my legs the entire time and being an essential part of the delivery of our sons, such a special moment we'll never forget.

In this episode he shares what it was like for him, no holding back.

We talk about:

• How long Mike thought the induction would take

• What it was like holding my leg and seeing the babies literally come out of me

• Stress of me being so weak and white

• Watching me cry for 72 hours straight "baby blues"

→Meg's Twin Birth Story Episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meg-and-mike-do-marriage/id1705552952?i=1000641795014

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OcjcxNBR2GnhLQqtJc0ao?si=IirpoqzGSUeAHrdCAsQKMg

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Lynette and Matt Hoyle share their journey of marriage, from the difficulties in the first year to the brink of divorce and the subsequent healing and growth. They discuss the importance of commitment and working on the marriage, as well as actively showing love and care for each other. They emphasize the need to handle conflict in a healthy way and change conflict styles that may have been learned from their parents.

Despite the challenges, they believe that marriage can get better and better with time and effort. In this conversation, Lynette and Matt discuss the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution in their marriage. They emphasize the need to express feelings and concerns without blaming or attacking each other.

They also highlight the value of compromise and the importance of managing conflict in a healthy way. The couple shares their belief in the benefits of therapy for maintaining a strong and healthy marriage. They encourage couples to seek counseling as a preventative measure and to address any issues that arise. Overall, they emphasize the importance of building a deep commitment and finding joy in the imperfections of marriage.

Takeaways:

• Marriage can be challenging in the first year, but it's important to work through the difficulties and communicate openly.

• Commitment and willingness to change are key to turning a struggling marriage around.

• Actively showing love and care for each other, even in small ways, can strengthen the relationship.

• Handling conflict in a healthy way and changing unhealthy conflict styles is crucial for a successful marriage.

• Marriage can improve and become more fulfilling over time with effort and dedication.

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In this episode I share my struggle with breastfeeding and decision to exclusively pump, and the toll the first 72 hours postpartum, aka "the baby blues" took on me mentally, physically, and emotionally.

I hope this episode helps any new moms who are putting SO much pressure on themselves to breastfeed just like I was, and can't wait to continue to share how the exclusive pumping experience plays out.

Thank you for being such a supportive and loving community. I feel so comfortable sharing all of the ups and downs of this new motherhood journey with you because of it <3

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We did it folks. We had the twins!! And I was able to have them both vaginally, something that the majority of twin moms I've talked to DON'T get to experience.

And boy WAS it an experience, one of which I detail in this episode.

I hope you enjoy this episode and I'd like to officially welcome Ayden John and Kevin John into the world!

NOTE: the sound on this is a BIT fuzzy but right now with twin parenting life I can't re-record, so bare with me!

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This week's expert interview is with Carrie Cohen; a psychotherapist, marriage Coach, and relationship expert.

And boy do we cover the gamut in this episode, touching on marriage conflict, how to navigate separation, and how to actively work on your marriage if you can't afford coaching or therapy.

As a 25 year Psychotherapist, Carrie has spent over 50,000 hours with clients, worked with 1000s of women and men, and over 500 couples.

As a trained psychotherapist, Carrie uses marriage coaching to help couples on the brink of separation/divorce create a marriage that's worth fighting for and a love that lasts a lifetime.

TRUST us when we say this is one you'll want to go back to over and over and over again.

Carrie's Links:

→Revive Your Marriage Toolkit: https://www.carriecohencoaching.com/ReviveYourMarriage

→Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/carriecohencoaching?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

→Follow Carrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriecohencoaching/

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Is alcohol negatively affecting your marriage? Specifically…sex? YUP. We go there in this episode with our guest expert, Karolina Rzadkowolska.

But we don't just answer that million dollar question (spoiler alert: it very well MAY be), we also talk about alternatives and how to start changing your habits TOGETHER.

Karolina is a certified alcohol-free life coach, with certifications including Senior Certified This Naked Mind Coach, transformation-based coaching and positive psychology.

She's also the author of the bestselling book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain A Happier, More Confident You.

Her work has been featured in 40+ articles on media platforms like Real Simple, the Huffington Post, Elite Daily, The Sunday Post, Katie Couric, and PopSugar, and on multiple TV shows.

And her ultimate passion is helping people discover a vision that is so much bigger than a beverage.

Karolina's Links:

→Her Website: https://euphoricaf.com/about

→Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/

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If you've been feeling a lack of intimacy or sexual connection with your partner or know you need to spice things up, this episode is for you.

Hannah Deindorfer, a sex and intimacy expert brings us SUCH specific and actionable rituals to connect intimately with our partners on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Rituals that are easy to implement and that can almost immediately make you feel more passionate with your partner.

Hannah is a fairy godmother who grants people the wish of a passionate, fulfilling, sustainable sex life. She has been a coach for the last six years and has supported hundreds of clients in having a deeper connection to their bodies, their passion, and their partners. She loves reading fairy smut, indulging in Milano double-dark chocolate cookies, and traveling and camping with my partner.

Links

→Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelibidofairy

→Follow Hannah on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibidofairygodmother

→What's Your Turn on Type? Take the quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6552a91c0f189100149493e1

→Likes and Limits Sexploration Checklist: https://freebies.hannahdeindorfer.com/sexy-time-menu

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Trigger Warning: Miscarriage discussions in this episode

A few months ago I shared on our TikTok account how much anxiety I had been experiencing during my pregnancy because of the miscarriage we experienced last year. I was constantly wondering if my babies were still there and even if it wasn't my main focus for the day, it was an ever present thought in the back of my mind.

When I brought it up to the community over there, it took off and SO MANY WOMEN said they had experienced a similar feeling and were going through the same thing.

I really hope this episode helps you be as present as possible during your pregnancy because you deserve it and unfortunately having experienced loss can really rob someone of that presence. I know it did for me many a times…but it doesn't HAVE to for you.

Enjoy <3

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I feel like the only things I was told about pregnancy was that you're nauseous and tired all the time, two things I didn't actually experience much.

So in this episode I dive into the UNEXPECTED pregnancy symptoms I experienced, things that no one warned me about.

Overall I've been SO lucky to have a pretty great pregnancy and feel amazing most of the time, so I hope this sheds some light on what you might experience so you're as ready and prepared as possible, knowing what you're experiencing is completely normal!

As always, consult with your OB or doctor if you feel anything off or have any questions! This is NOT medical advice, but simply my observations from my pregnancy so far.

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As a self proclaimed control freak, having some things I could do to prep for birth that I knew I could control helped me feel more at ease, like having my hospital bag prepped ahead and ordering things I knew we would need once the boys came.

In this episode I walk you through what I packed in my hospital bag and what we had on our registry. I'm excited to do a follow up episode to see what we ACTUALLY used from the hospital bag and ACTUALLY used from the registry once they're here, so stay tuned!

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