Hello! Two Parents, Two Fruits & One Big Why
Meet Mom, Dad, Papaya and Coconut (yes, those are their podcast names). Who we are, why we're staying anonymous, and why we finally decided to grab a mic and talk about all of it.
Coming soonA family podcast
Two kids. Same birthday.
Two very different journeys.
We're just Mom & Dad, parents to twins we call Papaya and Coconut (not their real names, because we keep our family anonymous). One of them lives with hydrocephalus, the other keeps us on our toes in a whole different way. This is us, at the kitchen table, talking honestly about all of it.
Coming soon to Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
What we talk about
Real talk from two parents figuring it out as we go
The medical side
Shunts, scans, surgeons and specialists: what we've learned, explained in plain words.
Twin life
Two personalities, two timelines, one bond. Comparing less and celebrating more.
Us as a couple
Where we agree, where we don't, and how we keep showing up for each other.
Latest episodes
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Double Trouble: The Day We Saw Two Heartbeats
Our pregnancy story, from the 'wait, there are TWO?!' moment to cravings, scans, worries and everything that happened along the way.
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About the podcast
What is the Twice the Heart podcast about?
Twice the Heart is a family podcast hosted by a mom and dad raising twins. One twin has hydrocephalus and the other does not. Each episode covers parenting a child with a medical condition, twin life, sibling fairness, and keeping a marriage strong.
Why is the podcast called Twice the Heart?
The name is about the parents. Twice the Heart stands for the two of us, Mom and Dad, and the love, patience and teamwork it takes from both of us to raise our children, whatever each day brings.
Who hosts Twice the Heart?
The show is hosted by a married couple who go by Mom and Dad. They stay anonymous and use the nicknames Papaya and Coconut for their twins to protect their children's privacy.
Is Twice the Heart a good podcast for parents of a child with hydrocephalus?
Yes. The show is made by parents living with hydrocephalus day to day, and covers shunts, scans, warning signs and hospital life in plain language. It is not medical advice; listeners should always follow their own child's care team.
Where can I listen to Twice the Heart?
Episodes are available on the website, and on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and via RSS.
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