Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but, what happens when sleepless nights, toddlers with big feelings, and the pressures of work all collide at once?
For over a decade, Lachy Gillespie has worn the Purple Skivvy, entertaining children across the globe as part of The Wiggles. Offstage, he’s navigating life as a husband, Dad to twin girls, and stepdad, balancing the beautiful chaos of family life with the relentless demands of touring and performing.
In this episode, we explore:
- The three parenting principles that guide Lachy and Dana at home
- What it takes to juggle global performance with being a present Dad
- Navigating uncertainty - from neonatal care to toddlerhood
- Why music and bedtime rituals matter in building resilience
- How parenting podcasts (and honest conversations) help him learn and grow
- The challenges that have tested him most and what he’s discovering about himself along the way
This isn’t just about life as a Wiggle, it’s about the universal messiness of parenting, being in the present and how resilience is built one small, imperfect moment at a time.
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