Double Trouble
Welcome to Double Trouble podcast, hosted by identical twins, Nell and Laine. Living 2,000 miles apart in distinctively different cities and cultures; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Chicago, Illinois. Nell and Laine have been continuously surprised at life’s shared themes, commonalities and challenges. Join us as we navigate and explore the balance between raising the next generation while continuing our own personal, emotional, and mental growth as women. Exploring topics from beauty standards, health on the inside and out, over scheduling our children , academic competition, navigating changing friendships and adult social lives….all while landing on 2 feet at the end of the day.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 08: Breaking Barriers & Climbing Ladders: Michelle Wong’s Journey
In this episode, the girls welcome an old friend who has spent the last 20 years climbing the corporate ladder. As an Asian-American woman in a male-dominated industry, Michelle Wong shares her incredible journey, offering insights into the cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:09
Episode 7: Sisters in Sync – Mental Health, Movement, and Resilience
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:06:44
Episode 6: Gen Z & Modern Relationships – Navigating a Digital World
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:17:36
Episode 5: Therese Returns - Navigating the Sandwich Generation
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 philosoph...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:47
Episode 4: Isis Rosso - Executive Function
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:18
Episode 3: Dr. Emily Rubenstein - Dermatology Demystified
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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:25:56
Episode 2: Dr. Joan Friedman – Twin Specialist
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:09
Laine and Nell Catch up
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:31
Final Episode of Season 1
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 wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:08
Just Talkin. Shared notes gone wild!
Nell and Laine open up their shared notes document from the last 2 weeks to discuss topics like morning and bedtime routines and the lack thereof. They evolve into the the topic of the importance of executive functioning skills and our struggle...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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44:52
The Sober Mom Life with Suzanne Warye
Double Trouble goes on a deep dive with Suzanne Warye, the thought provoking digital creator and renegade behind the The Sober Mom Life podcast. She takes us through her journey—from motherhood, to professional life, and most profoundly, her de...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:21
Beauty and Aging
The girls discuss their experiences and observations in regard to beauty standards, particularly as women who have arrived to the decade of their 40’s. They speak honestly and openly about their evolving opinions and considerations as they cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:45
A Stewardess – The Glamour Era & Beyond
The interview that Barbara Walters never snagged! Nell & Laine dive deep into the stories and culture of the Airline business through the years, interviewing 50 year career Flight Attendant, Therese Curtis. From carving roasts in the aisle,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:26
Light Tech Talk – Not To Be Confused with Ted Talk
Nell and Laine chat about some of the challenges we face when it comes to technology and devices. Firstly, in adult life, and secondly, with the next generation. The girls touch on the tough balance between convenience, safety, and also, o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:30
Thee Rachel Leykind
Three words; Rachel Lynn Chicago. Double Trouble’s first official interview is with the ever talented and visionary female entrepreneur, Rachel Leykind. Rachel is the creator, designer, and founder behind two multimillion dollar jewelry brands;...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:08
Navigating Adult Friendships
Laine and Nell dive into the challenges of adult friendships, reflecting on their experiences of both gaining and losing friends. They discuss the two main reasons for friendship loss—either a slow fizzle or a series of traumatic events. The ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:39
The Curtis Twin Low Down: The Who, What, and Why We Are Chatting
Hey there,! 🌸✨ Double Trouble is making its grand entrance, and we can't wait to share the journey with you! Meet Nell & Laine, your new favorite identical twins! 💕Come join us as we spill the tea on growing up as twins in a world, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:25