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Double TroubleEpisode 9: April Daly – Prima BallerinaThis episode hits on so many potent topics for the modern day woman. Nell and Laine talk with April Daly, an ex-prima ballerina from the Jeoffrey Ballet. They delve into the struggles and choices that women face everyday, balancing a career and the pressures of family. To be or not to be. April shares her experience of being at the height of her career while simultaneously having to think about fertility and family planning. She also gives insight into how she indirectly prepped for her second life--a career after ballet! As icing on the cake, April tells us about...
2025-02-131h 08Double TroubleEpisode 08: Breaking Barriers & Climbing Ladders: Michelle Wong’s JourneyIn 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 challenges she faced and the skills she developed to navigate her professional landscape.Join us as she spills the tea on her experiences while staying true to her personal vision and breaking through barriers. This episode serves as an inspiring reminder for all women that the sky is the limit when it comes to achieving their dreams.As...
2025-02-0642 minDouble TroubleEpisode 7: Sisters in Sync – Mental Health, Movement, and ResilienceTeamwork 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...
2025-01-301h 06Double TroubleEpisode 6: Gen Z & Modern Relationships – Navigating a Digital WorldIn 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...
2025-01-231h 17Double TroubleEpisode 4: Isis Rosso - Executive FunctionNell 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...
2025-01-0955 minDouble TroubleEpisode 3: Dr. Emily Rubenstein - Dermatology DemystifiedDermatologist, 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. Send us a textWebsite, Instagram, NOWish Playlist, THEN Playlist
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