Podcast Summary: CHEERS! with Avery Woods
Episode: In the Trenches of Motherhood | Francesca Farago
Date: April 13, 2026
Host: Avery Woods
Guest: Francesca Farago
Overview
This episode of "CHEERS! with Avery Woods" features a candid, lively conversation with Francesca Farago—reality TV star and mother of twins—delving into the raw realities of motherhood, IVF, blending families, navigating fame, boundaries on social media, and the joys and challenges of raising twins. The dialogue offers valuable insight for parents, content creators, and anyone curious about balancing public life with private family moments.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Francesca’s Current Life: Motherhood, Relocation, and Identity
- Major theme: Francesca is in the “trenches of motherhood” (05:32)
- Balancing her identity: “When I'm in LA, I'm more of like the old me… But in Canada, we're very chill, low key.” (05:32)
- Moved back to her hometown in Ontario for the support of family—a "village" approach to raising twins and a stepchild.
- Values safety, support, and nostalgia (07:10). Safety and gun violence in LA versus feelings of security in Canada (08:13).
2. The Power of Family and Support Networks
- Both Avery and Francesca reflect on moving back home after kids for family support (07:32, 08:09).
- Having a support system is vital, especially with twins: “With babies you need like a village.” (07:22)
3. Navigating High-Profile Parenthood in Public and Private
- Being public figures increases anxiety around safety and privacy (09:19–09:51)
- Decisions about schools—prioritizing their children’s security (09:24)
4. Blended Families and Step-Parenting
- Francesca’s partner, Jesse, had primary custody of his child Arlo, which made her more attracted to Jesse (“He did it solo… I knew he was capable.” – 10:46)
- Both women share candidly about entering step-parenting; the maturity and attraction of seeing a partner be a great parent (11:28)
5. IVF and Queer Parenting
- IVF journey: Francesca gives unfiltered details about the emotional and physical challenges.
- “It was rough… as a queer couple, I wish we went about it a different way.” (12:28)
- Advice: Consider IUI before full IVF—less hormonal, less invasive (12:28).
- Trauma of IVF fades once pregnant (13:29)
- Twin pregnancy = extra hardships; “I couldn’t stand up for, like, weeks… but it was kind of fun because I was in bed all day.” (13:40)
6. Naming Twins: Online Backlash and Personal Meaning
- Poetry and Locket—unique names chosen after consultations and personal events (14:22-15:43)
- Dealing with criticism: “How can you say those are controversial?… It’s not that deep.” (15:03, 15:12)
- "People are giving me like, death threats… you don't deserve to be a parent. I'm like, it's not literally, not that deep." – Francesca (15:03)
7. Reality TV, Online Hate, and Public Perception
- Francesca details her journey through Too Hot to Handle, Perfect Match, and a new reality show—what it’s like being on camera, getting "bad edits," and becoming “uncancelable” through public scrutiny (26:06–27:05; 49:03–50:55)
- On haters and online criticism: “I acknowledged them a couple times... I'm like, please get a hobby... And then they were like, this is my hobby. My hobby is hating.” (24:50)
- Constructing one’s own narrative—how reality TV shapes (and distorts) public perception (49:29–50:55)
8. Behind the Content: Filming, Editing, and Family Boundaries
- Francesca does her own filming/editing: “I don’t trust anybody else.” (47:02)
- Candid about the stress of content creation as a full-time job, the myth of “having it all,” and challenges of maintaining boundaries with kids on camera (61:09)
- Both Francesca and Avery discuss not showing their kids' faces online for privacy and safety—how this impacts their daily workflow and public perceptions (58:13–62:55)
- “I don't want people to feel that [parasocial relationship] with the twins.” (59:25)
9. Twin Life: The Reality at Home
- Daily chaos described: nap schedules, teething, tantrums, and managing two at once (33:05–35:12)
- “Would I do it again? No. Like if I had a choice, I would never do it again… Twins is actually crazier than you think.” – Francesca (32:04)
- Tag-teaming routines, advantages and disadvantages of twins influencing each other (33:05; 34:48)
10. Marriage, Contentment, and Self-Evolution
- Francesca and Jesse’s relationship—how to keep it strong despite public scrutiny (48:03).
- On being “solid no matter what,” and fighting more since parenthood due to sleep deprivation and responsibilities but always returning to a strong foundation.
11. Life After Reality TV, Plastic Surgery, and Future Plans
- Francesca shares openly about cosmetic procedures (43:13), ancestry (44:23), and renovating homes (22:00–24:03).
- Discusses wedding planning—delays, realities, and dreaming of an intimate Lake Como wedding (53:06–56:25).
- Plans to stay in Canada for summer; hints at future reality TV and keeping kids’ faces out of content (64:21)
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
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On her stage of life:
“Right now I am just a mother. Like, I'm in the trenches of motherhood with these twins that control every single part of my day and my life.”
—Francesca, 05:32 -
On being an online parent:
“I think now that my kids are more established in school, it becomes very different too, because now they're their own humans… and they have no idea, like, what I do for a living.”
—Avery, 62:22 -
On choosing not to show her children's faces online:
“You get a parasocial relationship with kids too… so I don’t want people to feel that with the twins.”
—Francesca, 59:25 -
On online hate:
“The haters are funny though… I acknowledged them a couple times… This is my hobby. My hobby is hating. And I’m like, all right, fair, honestly, go off.”
—Francesca, 24:50 -
On twin parenthood:
“Would I do it again? No… Have a different dream. It is a lot harder.”
—Francesca, 32:04 -
On IVF:
“It was a lot, but it’s worth it. Like, you forget all the trauma that you go through the second you get pregnant, and then all your focus is about keeping the baby healthy.”
—Francesca, 12:28 -
On changing for motherhood:
“It’s not about me anymore. It’s about them. Like, we moved to Canada for them… Everything I do… is for them.”
—Francesca, 57:38
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 03:27 – Francesca joins, coffee chat, and prepping for the episode
- 05:32 – Francesca on her identity as a mother in “the trenches”
- 08:13 – On safety and differences between living in LA and Canada
- 10:46 – Meeting Jesse, step-parenting, finding attraction in parenthood
- 12:28 – Francesca’s IVF experience, advice for queer couples
- 14:22 – Naming the twins: Poetry and Locket; backlash and baby name stories
- 19:50 – How Francesca met Jesse, their TikTok love story
- 21:49 – On loving the person, not their gender
- 22:00 – Renovating homes, evolving tastes, and home design
- 24:50 – Dealing with hate online, Julia Fox’s approach
- 26:06 – Recent reality TV, behind-the-scenes truths of TV production
- 32:04 – Challenges and realities of twin parenting
- 44:49 – Typical day in Canada, adapting routines as a mom
- 47:02 – Content creation workflows, retaining creative control
- 48:03 – Keeping a relationship strong amidst public scrutiny
- 49:29 – Reality TV edits and being “uncancelable”
- 53:06 – Delayed wedding planning and vision for an intimate celebration
- 58:13 – Why Francesca doesn’t share her twins’ faces online
- 62:22 – Choices around privacy as children grow
- 64:21 – Summer plans and a tease for future projects
Final Thoughts
This episode stands out for its candid, relatable look at motherhood—especially twin parenting—amidst the pressures and unpredictabilities of public life. Francesca’s vulnerability about IVF, the realities of online hate, and her insistence on family privacy offer valuable lessons for fellow parents and content creators alike. Both host and guest keep the tone authentic and conversational, providing both practical advice and heartfelt reassurance.
Where to find Francesca:
"Francesca Farago on everything"—Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and more (65:22).
For parents, reality TV fans, or anyone balancing family life in a digital world, this episode is a must-listen for its honesty, humor, and genuine camaraderie.