Lachy Gillespie

Written By Suzie McErvale

Behind the Purple Skivvy: Balancing Parenting, Performance, and the Pressure to Be Present

The Purple Wiggle, Lachy Gillespie

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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Suzie McErvale
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