Episode 171 - Real Talk with Twin Mom Zoe Brown: Sleep Success, Solids & Social Isolation

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we have an honest and heartwarming chat with media personality and twin mom, Zoe Brown. Her boys are now 16 weeks (three and a half months) old, and she shares the real highs and lows of this dynamic stage, from major sleep victories to the tough reality of finding your community in a new city.This episode is packed with relatable moments and expert advice:The Ultimate Win: Zoe shares the exciting news that her twins slept through the night for the first time! We unpack how she got there by following their cues and establishing a gentle rhythm.Tummy Time & Milestones: What do you do when one twin starts rolling and the other isn't there yet? We discuss tummy time struggles, tips to make it more engaging (like using a mirror or facing twins towards each other), and celebrating individual developmental journeys.Starting Solids: The conversation turns to weaning. Meg provides clear, evidence-based guidelines on when to start solids (between 17 weeks and 6 months), the three key signs of readiness to look for, and why the best first foods are starchy vegetables, not porridge.Postpartum Fitness & Self-Care: Zoe talks about her fitness journey and how carving out 30 minutes for herself makes a huge difference.The Loneliness of Motherhood: In a candid moment, Zoe opens up about the challenge of social isolation after moving to a new city, and the struggle to build a new village while in the thick of raising two infants.This is a must-listen for any parent, offering practical tools for routines and development, encouragement for self-care, and reassurance that you are not alone on this wild and wonderful ride.About Our Guest:Zoe Brown is a well-known TV and radio personality and a new mother to 16-week-old twin boys, Jordan and Luke. She shares her real-time experiences, honest questions, and the highs and lows of her parenting journey as a regular guest on the podcast.Episode References and Links:Book: Weaning Sense by Meg Faure and Kath Megaw📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.comSocial Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing listFor episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]