Teamwork makes the dream work! The twins chat with the Novack sisters, another talented sister duo who have been working together for the past 13 years. Both clinical social workers, they are at the forefront of integrating movement and various art forms into their therapy sessions. They offer a glimpse into the struggles today's youth face regarding mental health and discuss some of the root causes of these challenges. Over-scheduling, self-regulation, and technology are just some of the topics the ladies cover. However, they also emphasize that there is hope! They share effective strategies to promote resilience and discuss the practices that have led to positive outcomes for their young clients.

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In an effort to better understand some of the observed shifts in the way in which young people are connecting and creating relationships, Nell and Laine invite two Gen Z chicas to the pod; Double Trouble's social media intern and Laine's right hand woman, AKA her family babysitter! They share their experiences in navigating social and romantic lives nowadays. This honest discussion, rich in candor, provokes us to think of the ways our own children will be affected by the shifts in modern communication. Nell and Laine discuss the ways they can prepare their own children for communication trends that are dominated by screens and technology, rather than face to face. The genuine curiosity and easy dialogue allows listeners to see the advantages and disadvantages of what this generation is facing...and anticipate some of what is to come.

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By popular demand, Therese, AKA Mom, is back on the pod. The ladies discuss the complicated position of the sandwich generation: having young children and aging parents. Therese reflects on her time in that position and shares her own philosophy and the steps she is taking in her older age to protect her daughters from unnecessary burdens. This discussion is a refreshing and honest approach to topics that can be taboo in our culture. Nell and Laine also fill their mom in on some of their other interviews and get her opinion on the hot topics from this season.

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Nell and Laine interview an executive functioning coach who works on the front line with today's school aged children and literally sees it all. They discuss the focus of her work, which is helping kids and teens develop the skills to survive the demanding education system along with their complicated extra curricular schedules. They touch on the pitfalls of our society's high-acheiving culture while also exploring the opportunities that exist simultaneously. This epsode is for anyone with a child in their life, to better understand and empathize with the pressures they face and their capabilities, or lack there of, in the face of such demand.

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Dermatologist, Dr. Rubenstein, is on the pod today providing Nell and Laine with one of their most dynamic interviews to date! Dr. Rubenstein generously provides technical knowledge (and unmatched candor) to many of our questions, which often root from the pedestrian standpoint . She also discusses the trends she's seen over the years, the current movement towards looking more natural, and most importantly, offers wisdom on all things dermatology.

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In this episode, Laine and Nell get vulnerable and delve into the intricate world of twin relationships with Dr. Joan Friedman, a psychologist and twin specialist. Dr. Friedman, an identical twin herself and mother to fraternal twins, helps us go deep by addressing the cultural perception of twins and discussing the concept of the 'twin mystique,' the societal fascination with twins, and its effects on identity and individuality. The conversation covers personal anecdotes, challenges of twin enmeshment, how they navigated their own twin dynamics, and the importance of fostering individuality. This episode offers valuable insights for not only twins and siblings, but for anyone interested in family dynamics and relationships that inhabit areas of co-dependence.

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Nell and Laine start season 2 off with their classic banter and catch up on their latest and greatest troubles like neighborhood mom patrol gone wrong, organizing group chats and mom sports talk. They also give us some previews into the guests and topics they'll cover in season 2 of Double Trouble as they lean into their life stage and go deeper into the layers of motherhood and womanhood in their 40s.

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This episode takes us through a re-cap of the season and the girls discuss how they grew throughout the season along with their joys and challenges of collaborating again after years of being on independent journeys. They also tease us with what’s to come next season.