Random Surrogacy Podcasts

We’re Matt and Stacy Barnes and with two sets of twins four and under, we know all too well how hard parenting can be! Having never received the operating manuals for our kids (we figure the hospital must have lost them), we decided that a podcast would be a great place to share what we’ve learned and, more importantly, steal all of the great ideas we can get our hands on from our listeners. (Basically, we’re crowdsourcing parenting.) So, jump on in for stories of going from zero to four kids in 17 months; working through infertility, IVF and surrogacy; juggling our careers with that of our kids’ (our son Wells played Baby Jack on “This Is Us”); figuring out how to get four kids to eat the same dinner; and so much more! (And then send us your suggestions about how to do all of that better.) Join our podcast village and share the parenting journey, because, as we all know, parenting is hard!

Categories: Kids & Family, Society & Culture

Tags: adoption, child actors, dads, family, infertility, IVF, Kids, moms, parenting, parenting is hard, parents, raising kids, Siblings, sick kids, single parents, surrogacy, twins

The Mother’s Embrace is a community designed to bring awareness, encouragement, and support on the self-mothering and motherhood journey. We also get into marketing, creativity, and business and talk about it all with honesty and love.

Categories: Business, Society & Culture

Tags: adoption, babies, baby, birth, breastfeeding, CPTSD, divorce, family, infertility, IVF, mentalhealth, miscarriage, mother, motherhood, parenting, postpartum, relationships, selfmothering, Siblings, surrogacy, toddlers

Welcome to A Womb of One’s Own with Sarah-Jane Crawford. This is a podcast about our experiences and feelings navigating our ambitions and our proverbial biological clocks. Through a set of candid interviews with amazing, successful and high-profile women, we eggsplore a taboo subject familiar to so many of us. Funny, intimate, and always honest, each episode explores women’s lives in their entirety but unlike other podcasts we also discuss one issue our guests have experienced around their fertility. By sharing never-heard before stories, A Womb of One’s Own aims to normalise conversations about our bodies and how they work for us as we work to have it all. This podcast is a space to help everyone, feel like they can be part of the conversation and engage with their fertility wherever they are in their lives and journeys. On this podcast we share the stories, the knowledge and the truths women need to know (with the help of experts as well) to help you feel like you can take ownership of your fertility without feeling worried, or defined, by your ability to have a child or be a parent. And we know that every person’s journey is different; so whether you want a child, are not sure if you want kids, are experiencing your own fertility and health challenges, want kids later on in life or don’t think you want children – we promise – this podcast is for you. A Womb of One’s Own is an independent podcast co-created by Emmy Award-winning presenter and broadcaster Sarah-Jane Crawford and award-winning producer and executive producer Clarissa Pabi; and this is their first baby/podcast together. The Host is Sarah-Jane Crawford, the Producer and Executive Producer is Clarissa Pabi, Sound Design by Clarissa Pabi, Artwork by Naomi Gennery, Mixing and Engineering by Kate McGinn, and original music by Aiwan Obinyan. The podcast is an all women production. “It takes a village to raise a child/make a podcast” ancient African proverb.

Categories: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family

Tags: adoption, birth, Egg freezing, endometriosis, Female Health, fertility, health, IVF, periods, surrogacy

Infertility And Me sheds light on the struggles of infertility in a safe space. Monique chats with guests about reproductive justice, pregnancy loss/miscarriage, male factor infertility, rare conditions such as MRKH, endometriosis, LGBTQ+ paths to parenthood, single moms by choice, and what happens when fertility friends walk away childless. Occasionally, experts appear on the show to offer tips and advice.

Our goal is to normalize (in)fertility conversations to validate, give hope, and create a community where no one is left silently suffering. Your host is Monique Farook, an IVF mom to one and infertility advocate.

Email info@moniquefarook.com for questions, feedback, or submit your story for a chance to record with Monique on the show. Episodes are available on YouTube too!

*Monique is not a mental health therapist or reproductive doctor. The information on this podcast is not meant to serve as a replacement for medical treatment or diagnosis.*

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Would you TTC for an extended time, say, more than five years and would you continue into your 40’s? In this episode Mandy Refvik shares her thoughts, feelings, and craziest TTC (trying to conceive) moments over the course of ten years.

Mandy ran into ample hurdles along the way. She states on one of her Instagram posts: “At first, my doctors told me I was “too old” to get pregnant, “too old” to pursue IVF. But I knew my body, and I knew it was worth a try. So I did it anyway.”

Brandy and her husband embarked on their path to family expansion and did so by going abroad to Barbados to seek assisted reproductive care. After years of struggling to get pregnant and 3 rounds of IVF, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl when Mandy was 42.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00- Intro

00:05:55- Meet Mandy

00:15:00- My spouse was my rock.

00:18:25- My craziest moments TTC (trying to conceive).

00:23:35- Let’s get help.

00:39:25- IVF abroad in Barbados.

00:58:20- A last word.

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Categories: Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

Tags: adoption, egg donor, emotional health, fertility, infertility, IVF, IVF treatment, male factor infertility, mental-health, miscarriage, pcos, reproductive health, secondary infertility, stillbirth, surrogacy, unexplained infertility

IVFU invites you in for no-holds-barred, candid conversations about making families the new-fashioned way. Host Sam Shaber, a mother via egg donor and surrogate, introduces you to a diverse group of people, (straight, gay, lesbian, and single intended parents), who built their families through IVF, adoption, fostering, donor sperm and eggs and much more – even a couple who’ve chosen to live happily childfree after infertility. Whether you’ve ridden the fertility rollercoaster yourself, or watched someone you love go through it, join Sam and her guests as they talk openly about the quest to become parents, from the darkest moments of doubt to the warmest feels of joy, and all the identity-challenging, life-changing moments in between.

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Categories: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Society & Culture

Tags: adoption, childfree after infertility, Family Planning, fertility support, fostering, gay dads, in vitro fertilization, infertility support, IVF, IVFU, lesbian moms, lgbtq families, sam shaber, surrogacy

Fearless Infertility is the podcast for women struggling as they deal with the mental anguish of infertility. Join Jenica Parcell, your host and now mom of twin miracle babies, as she shares the exact tools, strategies, and resources she used to take back control over her mind and find joy during her experience with infertility. This podcast is designed to help you understand your mind and how you are in control of your infertility experience. I know! It might sound out of reach but I PROMISE I’ve got you. Each episode will leave you feeling empowered, in control, and encouraged to continue on your journey. If you are struggling with infertility, you are NOT alone. Visit us over at fearlessinfertility.com for more resources

Categories: Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

Tags: adoption, fertility, infertility, IUI, IVF, miscarriage, selfhelp, surrogacy, tryingtoconceive, TTC

This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 8 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.

Categories: Health & Fitness, Science

Tags: adoption, donoreggs, donorsperm, eggfreezing, endometriosis, familybuilding, fertility, fertilitybenefits, fertilityspecialist, fibroid, infertility, IUI, IVF, maleinfertility, miscarriage, pathstoparenthood, pcos, pregnancy, progyny, surrogacy

Who knew making a baby could be so hard?! Luckily, the fertility journey isn’t meant to be traveled alone. So grab a seat and let’s talk fertility and alternative family building with leading industry expert Eloise Drane here at Fertility Café! Fertility Café is here to support, encourage, and educate, anyone seeking to start or complete their family and the selfless women willing to help . This weekly podcast discusses all aspects of the fertility journey experience, emphasizing alternative family forming methods. Explore modern family building through IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation, sperm donation and embryo donation . Whether you’re a straight couple, LGBTQIA+, single individual or anything in between, considering egg donation, thinking of becoming a surrogate, or dealing with infertility, you’ll receive insider information. Each week, join in-depth conversations that explore these methods from medical, legal, and financial standpoints. Learn how to empower yourselves when dealing with infertility and the unknowns of how to complete your family building. Gain understanding on how to become a surrogate or an egg donor and what you need to consider when you make your decision. In addition to finding the best third-party providers and appropriate fertility solutions for you, learn about fertility awareness, the questions to ask and what steps you need to take to make the right decisions for you. There is so much information out there. How do you know what is fertility fact versus fiction. You’ll receive advice and tips on how to navigate the world of fertility options. Listen to fertility experts and medical practitioners as they impart valuable wisdom about all kinds of issues related to your fertility to include unexplained infertility, fertility preservation, PCOS, and fibroids to name a few. Their professional guidance is your best bet in increasing the likelihood of getting pregnant without fearing for your health or breaking the bank. This show is also for fertility professionals who want to widen their knowledge and expertise. By listening to fellow experts, discover brand-new information to share with your patients and improve your practice. Host Eloise has helped hundreds of people build (and grow) their families over the last 20 years. She always speaks candidly about the processes involved in making the dream of a baby a reality right now. Eloise helps individuals become surrogates and egg donors through Family Inceptions, an agency she founded in 2008. She highlights the importance of ethical and transparent practices. Above all, Eloise makes sure that young women who donate eggs or become surrogates are properly educated and empowered. Her reputation makes Eloise a top speaker and guest in many assisted reproduction technology events and shows. Her story and agency were even featured by OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Eloise is not only a guide to surrogates and donors; she has been an egg donor six times and a gestational surrogate three times. She is a happily married mother of five who spends most of her free time with family. Failing to get pregnant should never lead to a life of regret, self-pity, and hopelessness. With egg donation, surrogacy, and medical advancements focused on fertility, your fight is far from over. You are not a lost cause. What you need is proper information, practical tips, and valuable insights on addressing your reproductive issues. Explore all this and more on the Fertility Café. Listen to the podcast right now at https://familyinceptions.com/fertility-cafe

Categories: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family

Tags: eggdonation, eggfreezing, embryodonation, familybuilding, fertility, fertilitypreservation, infertility, IVF, spermdonation, surrogacy

Join experienced gestational surrogate, surrogacy industry veteran and award-winning former surrogacy agency owner Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of SurrogacyMentor.com, as she aims to normalize surrogacy. Joined by her co-host, 3 time gestational surrogate Marielle Schuberth, they aim to spread awareness by educating and sharing personal stories about gestational surrogacy from experienced surrogates, medical and legal professionals, parents via surrogacy and others whose lives have been changed by surrogacy. Let’s #normalizesurrogacy !

Categories: Education, Kids & Family

Tags: gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, surrogacy, surrogacy education, surrogate