Best Gestational Surrogate Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking Boundaries in Fertility: Dr. Lisa Becht on Innovation and Custom Surrogacy Solutions 33:23

6h ago33:23

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On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Becht, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and OBGYN and fertility doctor at HRC Fertility in Orange County California. We dive deep into Dr. Becht's career journey, why being double board certified is so important to her, and how her career as a researcher is impacting h…

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Episode 75: Let's Talk Ethics- Surrogates and Government Assistance 36:41

2h ago36:41

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor Listen as they discuss: Why surrogates can't be heavily reliant on government assistance Legal coercion How timing is everything …

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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Surrogacy: Insights with Therapist Rachel Goldberg 38:32

12d ago38:32

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On today’s episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Rachel Goldberg, Licensed Marriage & Family, and Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. Rachel explores all the unexpected factors that come with surrogacy from the intented parents side, surrogate, and agency perspective, and gives real examples of how she navigated unique surrogacy…

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The Patriot Conceptions Story: Our Journey begins here 36:38

28d ago36:38

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On today’s episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we interview Haotian Bai, founder and CEO of Patriot Conceptions, Veteran of the US Army, and Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. We dive deep into Bai's history with surrogacy, where he sees the industry going, and how he is keeping up with all of the latest developments in th…

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Episode 74- Interview with a Surrogate: Mya 27:37

1M ago27:37

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Mya- 1 time experienced surrogate and Administrative Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor Listen as they discuss: Why Mya decided to become a surrogate How her friends and family reacted to the news Why she t…

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A Doctor's Perspective On The Fertility World with Dr. Gad Lavy 47:14

2M ago47:14

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On today’s episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we interview Dr. Gad Lavy, Medical Director and Founder of New England Fertility, the first non-hospital-based outpatient in vitro fertilization center in the state of Connecticut. We learn about Gad's journey through the fertility world, his perspective working overseas, and what about this career field e…

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Episode 73: Sh** People Say To Surrogates Pt 2 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor Listen as they discuss: Some of the wild things people have said to surrogates Drop some truths behind some common misconception…

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Surrogacy from a Mother and Administrative Perspective with Sobeida H. Aguilar 37:12

2M ago37:12

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On today’s first episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Sobeida H. Aguilar, the Surrogate Admission Manager at Patriot Conceptions, who has also had three journeys as a surrogate mother. We break down her journey through each surrogacy, what unique perspective she brings to her role at Patriot Conceptions, and what being a surrogate mothe…

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The Surrogacy Scoop Trailer 0:54

2M ago0:54

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Episode 72- Twin Surrogacy Pregnancies: What happens when delivery gets complicated 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with experienced twin Surrogate Caitlin- Listen as they discuss: How Caitlin's journey was one of patience and commitment What a twin pregnancy looked like in a small town How things got complicated leading up…

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Episode 71: Egg Donors and Surrogates- Screening and Medications Explained 42:55

3M ago42:55

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist Dr. Susanna Park of the San Diego Fertility Center. Listen as they discuss: The screening criteria for an egg donor from the clinic perspective. Dr. Park explains how the egg re…

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Episode 7O: Defying the Odds with Experienced Surrogate Sammi 35:41

4M ago35:41

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Sammi- 2 time experienced surrogate Listen as they discuss: How Sammi's single embryo transfer ended up with a triplet pregnancy and a twin delivery. How Sammi navigated a selective reduction with her IPs…

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Episode 69: LGBT Family Building w/ Dr. Guy Ringler of California Fertility Partners 34:01

4M ago34:01

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Dr. Guy Ringler of California Fertility Partners. Listen as they discuss: Dr. Ringler's important part in the history of LGBT family building and how he has seen it change over the last 25 years. How we can improve the family build…

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Episode 68: Double Embryo Transfers with Donnye Sabo of Fertility & Family 46:26

5M ago46:26

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Donnye Sabo- 2 time experienced surrogate and Director of Operations for Fertility and Family. Listen as they discuss: Donnye's 2 twin surrogacy journeys. How Donnye's experience has led her to advocate a…

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Episode 67: Let's Get Personal: Carey and One of Her Intended Mothers Share Their Surrogacy Journey 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with her former Intended Mother, Nicole. Listen as they discuss: What brought Nicole and her partner Molly to surrogacy. How Nicole, Molly and Carey found each other without an agency. Each of their perspectives on navigating their inde…

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Episode 66: The Empowered Space.Navigating Infertility and Surrogacy As An Intended Parent With Alex Kornswiet 43:57

6M ago43:57

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, as she speaks with Alex Kornswiet, known as @ourbeautifulsurprise on social media and mom of three and founder of The Empowered Space. Listen as they discuss: Alex's personal journey through infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and surrogacy, and how these experien…

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Episode 65: Let's Talk About Sex Education with Rachel Ginocchio, MPH 34:02

6M ago34:02

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with author, educator, and consultant Rachel Ginocchio, MPH. Listen as they discuss: Sex education in schools today and the need for assisted reproduction, including insemination, IVF, donor conception, and surrogacy to all be included …

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Episode 64: Navigating a Late Term Termination as a Surrogate 29:17

7M ago29:17

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Tawni Boedeker, experienced surrogate and Coordination Manager for All Families Surrogacy. Listen as they discuss: Tawni's experience with a late term termination as a surrogate in her first surrogacy journey. How she and her inten…

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Episode 63:Surrogate Psychological Evaluations Shouldn't Be Scary- With LCSW Karyn Rosenburg. 32:52

7M ago32:52

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PMH-C, Karyn Rosenberg. Listen as they discuss: The stigma behind a psychological evaluation, and why it shouldn't feel intimidating. Why Karyn refers to them as psychoeducational screenings over…

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Episode 62: Becoming a GC as an experienced IVF Mom, with Alison 31:26

7M ago31:26

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with experienced GC, IVF Mom of 2 and Certified Life and Fertility Coach, Alison as they discuss discuss: Alison's personal struggle with infertility. How that struggle led her to gestational surrogacy and starting a care…

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Episode 61: Alabama Supreme Court Ruling and Other Reasons Religion Shouldn’t Be Making Fertility Decisions with SEEDS Board Member Lisa Stark Hughes 48:30

8M ago48:30

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with SEEDS panel member and GS Moms Surrogacy Agency Owner Lisa Stark Hughes. Listen as they discuss: The history of surrogacy in religion. How different religions view surrogacy. How religion played a big part in the new Alabama Suprem…

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Episode 60: What Fertility Clinics Wish You Knew, With Dr. Susanna Park of SDFC 38:51

8M ago38:51

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist Dr. Susanna Park of the San Diego Fertility Center. Listen as they discuss: Why medical screening is so important for a GC. Dr. Park's take on transferring more than one embryo …

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Introducing: This Is Uncomfortable 36:55

8M ago36:55

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We have a special episode for you today. We’re excited to share an episode from another podcast at American Public Media called This Is Uncomfortable. This is Uncomfortable, is a podcast from Marketplace about the unexpected ways money can shape our relationships, identities and the choices we make. In this episode, you’ll meet Kashy Keegan, an asp…

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Episode 59: Catching Up with SEEDS President, Molly O'Brien, Esq. 31:55

8M ago31:55

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with current SEEDS President and International Fertility Law Group partner Molly O'Brien, Esq. Listen as they discuss: How Molly plans to implement change in the surrogacy industry with her new role as the President of SEEDS. How Molly'…

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Episode 58: Navigating IP relationships with GC Raya 43:19

8M ago43:19

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest current gestational surrogate, Raya, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? The complexities involved with IP/GC relationships. Why she feels it is important to be educated…

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Episode 57: Ethical Surrogacy. An Interview Brownstone Surrogacy Agency 26:41

8M ago26:41

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Brownstone Surrogacy Founder and Executive Director Jarret Zafran, and Director of Surrogate Services Yesenia Lemus. Listen as they discuss: Brownstone's perspective on the surrogacy process and the surrogacy industry How Jarret's …

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Episode 56: Interview with a Surrogate, Samantha 34:20

9M ago34:20

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest gestational surrogate, Samantha, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? What it was like navigating a surrogacy journey with an unexpected twin pregnancy. Why she feels it …

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Episode 55: Interview with a Surrogate, Jennifer 44:13

10M ago44:13

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest gestational surrogate, birth doula, and Surrogacy Admissions Manager Jennifer, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? What being a birth doula specializing in surrogacy bir…

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Episode 54: Interview With a Surrogate, Lindsay 42:17

10M ago42:17

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest gestational surrogate, Lindsay, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? What it was like navigating a surrogacy journey with a high risk pregnancy What was the matching proc…

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Episode 53: Interview With a Surrogate, Portia 48:33

10M ago48:33

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest gestational surrogate, Portia, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? What is was like being a surrogate in New York before and after surrogacy laws were passed in that sta…

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Introducing: The Best Advice Show 5:07

11M ago5:07

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We have a special episode to share this week from the podcast, The Best Advice Show. The Best Advice Show is your twice-weekly reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In every (very short) episode of the show, a different contributor offers their take on making life more jo…

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Episode 52: Interview With a Surrogate, Savannah 31:49

12M ago31:49

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3-time surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest gestational surrogate, Savannah, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy? What was the matching process like with her Intended Parents? Why she feels it is important to be ed…

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Bonus Ep 4 | Where are we now? 28:12

12M ago28:12

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It's been a year since the decision was revealed. In this bonus episode, Mohsin and Dalia catch up on everything that's happened since. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.tinyhugedecisions.org. We want to hear what you think about Tiny Huge Decisions! Please help us out by filling out a short audience survey: tinyhugedecisions.org/sur…

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Episode 20: All Things Being a Surrogate with Kelsey 40:30

12M ago40:30

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Kelsey, a dedicated lactation consultant from Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Kristin to share her remarkable journey as a gestational surrogate Through candid and emotional storytelling, Kelsey brings to life the profound impact surrogacy has had on her and her intended parents' lives. Themes of family, connection, and selflessness shine through as Kelsey…

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Bonus Ep 3 | Michelle 26:16

12M ago26:16

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In “Episode 3: Where does the love start and end?”, Dalia played clips for Mohsin of calls she'd had made to Michelle – who had been a surrogate for her sister-in-law. This bonus episode is an extended cut of that interview. Michelle talks about her motivations and her experiences during and after the pregnancy, and gives some useful advice to Dali…

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Now we want to hear YOUR stories 0:29

12M ago0:29

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Thank you to everyone who's been listening to Mohsin and Dalia's story. Now, we'd love to hear yours! Send us your experiences of decision-making — starting a family, building a family, helping a friend, or any other life-changing decisions. Visit www.tinyhugedecisions.org/submit to send us your story. You may even appear in a future episode.…

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Bonus Ep 2 | Maureen 28:23

1y ago28:23

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In “Episode 1: Are they serious?”, Mohsin and Dalia discussed his struggles at university. At this time, Mohsin saw a university counselor named Maureen. The pair developed a friendship outside of their counseling relationship and have been close for 20 years – Maureen even came to Mohsin and Matthew’s wedding. Mohsin put the producers in touch wit…

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Bonus Ep 1 | Interview with journalist Paul Morgan-Bentley 18:03

1y ago18:03

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In “Episode 4: Meet Matthew”, Mohsin played Matthew clips from an interview he conducted with Paul Morgan-Bentley, a journalist and author who has had a child through a surrogate. In this first bonus episode, here is an extended cut of Mohsin’s conversation with Paul, where they discuss the shape of the relationship between parents, surrogates and …

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Ep 8 | What now? 20:32

1y ago20:32

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So… what do Mohsin and Dalia do now? For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.tinyhugedecisions.org. We want to hear what you think about Tiny Huge Decisions! Please help us out by filling out a short audience survey: tinyhugedecisions.org/surveyBy America Public Media

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Episode 51: The Favor, an Interview with National Book Award Finalist Adele Griffin 24:09

1y ago24:09

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with author and National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin, as they discuss her newest novel, The Favor, as well as: Adele's personal journey through infertility and surrogacy Why she chose to write about surrogacy How she created the c…

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Ep 7 | The Letter 23:36

1y ago23:36

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It’s all been leading up to this: Dalia has made her decision. Mohsin and Dalia prepare for the life-changing reveal. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.tinyhugedecisions.org. We want to hear what you think about Tiny Huge Decisions! Please help us out by filling out a short audience survey: tinyhugedecisions.org/survey…

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Episode 19: Surrogacy Makes Grandparenthood Possible, Too! 52:35

1y ago52:35

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In this latest episode, listeners are invited to join in a remarkable journey—the awe-inspiring tale of Stephen and JR, two loving souls who embarked upon the path of surrogacy and egg donation to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. Their story here today makes for a wonderful listen as a very special duo joins them for the discussion: Stephen's pa…

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Ep 6 | This is serious 22:07

1y ago22:07

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Is a vague idea between friends about to become a reality? A year into the process, and on the verge of a decision, Mohsin and Dalia sit down with a dozen pages of a surrogacy agreement, and hash out the details of exactly how this could work. There’s little decisions to make about conception, pregnancy and birth – and these old friends don’t alway…

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Episode 50: Affording Surrogacy, an Interview with Attorney Maya Shulman 40:19

1y ago40:19

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with attorney Maya Shulman, as they discuss the expenses involved with surrogacy, what coverages are available and how to finance a journey. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Ins…

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Ep 5 | A family affair 25:03

1y ago25:03

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This decision won’t just affect Mohsin and Dalia, but everyone around them. Now, it’s time to open up the conversation to friends and family. When Mohsin first came out, there were times his mother wouldn’t even speak to him – but now, they’re having a heart-to-heart about the importance of family, with a few parenting tips thrown in. Meanwhile, Da…

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Ep 4 | Meet Matthew 29:12

1y ago29:12

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There's someone we haven't spoken with so far... Mohsin’s husband, and the other intended parent, Matthew. Together, Mohsin and Matthew speak about the journey of their relationship. It’s an intimate insight that takes some surprising turns – through identity, race, and guilt. What does Matthew think about all this? Who’s going to be the biological…

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Ep 3 | Where does the love start and end? 30:00

1y ago30:00

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What is it really like to be pregnant with someone else’s child? Dalia shares some of her anxieties from the difficult experience she had with her first pregnancy. Then, she shares some of her own research with Mohsin. She’s spoken to surrogates, finding differences, similarities and common emotional ground. As she learns more about surrogacy, whic…

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Episode 49: Relationships After Delivery; Our Visits With Our IPs and SurroBabes! 28:10

1y ago28:10

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with 3-time Surrogate Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor, as they share their recent visits with their Intended Parents and SurroBabes! Marielle's recent visit with her Intended Dads from France and their 4 year old…

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Ep 2 | Surrogacy: WTF? 22:19

1y ago22:19

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So... how does this all work? Mohsin's done some research, and he’s ready to guide Dalia through some of the fine print of the surrogacy process. There are different approaches in the US and the UK – with financial and legal implications. But these complex technicalities come back to emotional realities - why does Mohsin want to go through this wit…

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Ep 1 | Are they serious? 33:29

1y ago33:29

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When Dalia said she could carry her best friend Mohsin’s baby, she was… half-joking? But now, they’re talking about it for real. Mohsin and his new husband want a child, and Dalia could be the one to make it happen. So, will they? Won’t they? They’ve committed to exploring the possibility together, before reaching a final decision. But who are thes…

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