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 b ...
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Gestational Surrogacy Podcasts
A podcast about the people, experiences, and decisions that shape the surrogacy journey. Whether you're a surrogate, an intended parent, or just exploring the process, we’re here to share real conversations and insights.
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If you’re uncomfortable with TMI and talking about the birds and the bees…this is NOT the podcast for you. Sister duo, Jennifer White and Ellen Trachman explore topics from sperm and eggs to babies and everything in between. You’ll learn about artificial insemination, gestational surrogacy, egg retrieval, egg donation, and more. I Want To Put A Baby In You will have you laughing and crying with informative and touching stories on surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology. Tune In!
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Welcome to "Real Fertility Talk," the podcast where we dive deep into the heartfelt and often complex journey to parenthood. Whether you’re facing infertility, exploring surrogacy, considering egg donation, or simply seeking guidance on your reproductive health, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us as we share real stories from people just like you—stories of struggle, hope, and resilience. We’ll feature expert interviews with doctors, counselors, and fertility specialist ...
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Welcome to The Surrogacy Scoop: Your Guide to Surrogacy and Egg Donation, a podcast brought to you by Patriot Conceptions, a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support, where we demystify the world of surrogacy from the clinical, family and surrogate perspective.
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The journey to parenthood is different for everyone. This podcast shares the stories of all those involved in modern day family building. Together, we make parenthood possible at Circle Surrogacy. A surrogacy podcast for everyone!
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Preconceived: Five Stories of IVF and Surrogacy is a collection of conversations with women who had very different experiences going through in vitro fertilization for that one outcome: a baby. Laura went through an IVF journey because of her PCOS diagnosis and a series of miscarriages. Kate went through IVF for a reason not commonly talked about. You'll also hear three surrogacy stories: Heidi was a gestational carrier* twice, working through an agency. Her story demonstrates the unpredicta ...
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Episode 213: Lesa Slaughter Esq. – The Ultimate Guide to Surrogacy
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55:53Slaughter Law Group’s founding partner, Lesa Slaughter, has an international reputation for her strategic, supportive, and forward-thinking legal advice when counseling clients creating their family through gestational surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation. Lesa’s own personal journey of having children through gestational surrogacy, combined …
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Episode 213: Lesa Slaughter – The Ultimate Guide to Surrogacy
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55:53Slaughter Law Group’s founding partner, Lesa Slaughter, has an international reputation for her strategic, supportive, and forward-thinking legal advice when counseling clients creating their family through gestational surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation. Lesa’s own personal journey of having children through gestational surrogacy, combined …
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Episode 212: Ashley and Justyna – Uterus Donor & Recipient Come Together
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1:02:12Ashley. Ashley was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She is the mother to two beautiful children and a decade deep into marriage with her high school sweetheart. They live on a small “farmette” with all kinds of furry creatures! She loves to garden, sew clothing, cook, and bake! Surrogacy is something that was on her heart for years after a close fa…
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Why I Became a Surrogate: The Real, Raw & Beautiful Journey
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37:55In this powerful first episode of the "Let's Talk Surrogacy" podcast, Meg, an experienced surrogate, opens up about her surrogacy journey, giving birth for two other families. Meg is a mom of four and two-time surrogate. She shares her incredible journey into surrogacy from what sparked her interest, to navigating IVF, dealing with miscarriage, set…
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Send us a text Facing Miscarriages as a Couple Real Fertility Talk with Tauni Maya In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my husband to open up about one of the most heartbreaking parts of our fertility journey—experiencing miscarriages together. We talk honestly about what it was like to navigate grief, guilt, and emotional disconnect, w…
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Episode 211: Alyssa Schnell – Milking It (Inducing Lactation, Relactation, and Co-Lactation)
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38:26Alyssa Schnell has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2009. She works in private practice serving clients both locally and worldwide. She is the author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing: A Breastfeeding Guide for Mothers Through Adoption, Surrogacy, and Other Special Circumstances and a professional supplement …
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Episode 86: Broadway Husbands- The Journey of Love, Marriage and Surrogacy
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31:25Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guests, Broadway actors and now Broadway Husbands- Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna. Listen as they discuss: Creating Broadway Husbands Starting Their Surrogacy Journey The Surrogacy Process and Finding the Right Surrogate Ov…
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Episode 210: Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie – Baby Bonding Bests
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43:53JOANNA PARGA-BELINKIE, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-host of their flagship podcast Pediatrics On Call. She lives in Phi…
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Let's Talk About Egg Donation, Freezing and Retrieval
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11:57Send us a text The Emotional Journey of Being an Egg Donor In episode two of Real Fertility Talk, host Tawny Maya shares a deeply personal account of her experience as an egg donor before becoming a mother. She recounts the emotional and physical challenges, the joy of helping families, and the profound impact it had on her life. Tawny discusses co…
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Episode 85 - Interview with a Surrogate: Failed Transfers
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27:53Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, experienced surrogate, Amanda. Listen as they discuss: Amanda's 1st surrogacy experience The emotional toll of failed transfers Seeking new opportunities in Surrogacy The rollercoaster of Beta results A…
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Episode 209 : Michigan Triumph, Elusive Mommyhood, and State Strong – Stephanie Jones and Ginanne Brownell
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59:05Stephanie Jones is the Founder of the Michigan Fertility Alliance and Co-Founder of State Strong. After experiencing secondary infertility due to life-threatening pregnancy complications, Stephanie Jones and her husband were stunned to learn that Michigan banned surrogacy contracts—their only option to grow their family. Stephanie channeled her bus…
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My Fertility Journey - From Loss to Love The Story That Built Me
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10:16Send us a text In the introduction to 'Real Fertility Talk,' host Tauni Maya, a fertility coach, egg donor, and founder of Babies Made With Love, shares her personal and professional journey. She recounts her experiences with egg donation and the deeply emotional struggles she faced with infertility, including multiple miscarriages. Tani provides a…
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Global Perspectives on Surrogacy with Dr. Said Daneshmand
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36:46In this episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Said Daneshmand, renowned fertility specialist, podcast host, and global advocate for family-building through surrogacy. Dr. D shares how a pivotal med school rotation led him to reproductive endocrinology and discusses how science, culture, and compassion come together in his internation…
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Episode 208 : Ashley Christman - Uterus Hero
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43:52Ashley Christman is a born and raised Pennsylvania girl. She is the mother to two beautiful children and a decade deep into marriage with her high school sweetheart. They live on a small “farmette” with all kinds of furry creatures! She loves to garden, sew clothing, cook and bake! Surrogacy is something that was on her heart for years after a clos…
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Episode 84 - Michigan Legalizes Surrogacy After 38 Year Ban
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22:07Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, Award Winning Journalist and Author, Ginanne Brownell. Listen as they discuss: The Michigan Family Protection Act Advocacy and Legislative Efforts in Surrogacy Empowering Surrogates and Parents in Michigan Changing t…
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Episode 207 : Roots Surrogacy – Brooke Kimbrough
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57:10Brooke Kimbrough is the founder of Roots Surrogacy, a boutique, relationship-driven surrogacy agency grounded in empathy, transparency, and ethical care. A former surrogate herself and a long-time industry professional, Brooke brings over a decade of firsthand experience to the work of guiding intended parents and surrogates through one of the most…
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Episode 206: Intended Parent to Concierge Provider – Carly Joseph
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43:17Carly Joseph is a surrogacy concierge helping Intended Parents match with the right surrogates quickly. Having navigated her own two surrogacy journeys, Carly knows firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. Her mission is to combine personal experience with established relationships to help make the path to parenthood smoother. Carly works wit…
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Episode 205 : Building Military Families Network – Julie Eshelman
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1:07:56Julie Eshelman is the Founder, CEO, and President of Building Military Families Network where she took her struggles and lack of support and access to information in family building and created an organization to fill that gap for military and veteran families. Her own family’s experiences with infertility and the frustrations resulting from a lack…
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Dr. Potter on the Realities of Surrogacy: Science, Ethics, and Stories
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40:28On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Potter, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility Newport Beach and Fullerton. We explore Dr. Potter's history, dispell common myths, and offer guidence for future intended parents and surrogates. Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents ha…
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Episode 204 : Three Paths – Kristina and Sol
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1:03:07As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Kristina and Sol always knew they would need fertility treatments to build their family. However, dual infertility diagnoses made their journey even more complex. This experience fueled their passion for advocacy, inspiring them to champion for expanded access to reproductive technology, fair donor-conceived laws…
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Episode 83 - Experiences of a 4-Time Surrogate
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45:31Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor, along with surrogate, Stormy as they talk about her 4 amazing surrogate journeys. Listen as they discuss: Stormy's Personal Journey into Surrogacy Navigating conversations with partners Unexpected challenges during delivery Understanding the legal compl…
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Episode 203: Carry On – Shea Bart Andreone
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58:22Shea Bart Andreone is a writer, speaker, and author. She is also a mother who knows the agony that can come with trying to have a baby. Shea’s journey to becoming a mother to two healthy children was punctuated by pain, hospitalizations, and death. Carry On offers a candid, intrepid look into the real stories of the many people for whom this univer…
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Surrogacy Through A’mira’s Eyes: Aaliyah and Her Daughter Share Their Journey
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38:32On today's episode, we interview mother and daughter, Aaliyah and A’mira, about their different experiences with Aaliyah's surrogacy journeys. They share personal experiences, what it felt like being the child of a mother currently in a surrogacy journey, and lessons taught due to surrogacy being a part of their lives. Patriot Conceptions is a vete…
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Overcoming Surrogacy Challenges as a Couple with Sobeida and Anthony Aguilar
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38:33In this episode, Sobeida and Anthony Aguilar share their journey through surrogacy as parents of two, discussing the unexpected challenges they faced, how their strong relationship helped them overcome fears, and the pivotal role Anthony played in being a supportive partner throughout the process. Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy …
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Episode 82 - Intended Parent Perspective in Surrogacy
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36:31Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, family and marriage therapist, Rachel Goldberg of Rachel Goldberg Therapy Listen as they discuss: The Intended Parent perspective on surrogacy Some of the many reasons people choose surrogacy Why it's so important to…
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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's special guest is Maria Valencia, Founder and Owner of International Surrogacy Center. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Maria has had to face in her agency How the matching process …
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Episode 202: Polycules – Dr. Julie Bindeman
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45:28Dr. Julie Bindeman graduated from George Washington University and is the co-owner of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington in Rockville, Maryland. Her specialty is in the field of Reproductive Psychology, where she actively writes, lectures, and presents. She is an approved consultant in EMDR through EMDRIA as well as a facilitator for basic t…
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How Genetic Testing Can Improve Your Fertility Journey: A Talk with Noor Siddiqui
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32:10On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Noor Siddiqui, CEO of Orchid, a reproductive technology company working to give everyone the ability to have a healthy child by doing the difficult work of measuring and mitigating genetic risk—so the next generation can concentrate on life, not managing a disease. Noor explains how geneti…
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Episode 80: Nightmare Cases - Mental Health & Surrogacy
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37:06Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on mental health with special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Carole Lieber-Wilkins of LA Family Building. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Carole has had to face in…
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Episode 201 : The Surrogacy Foundation – Zach French
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55:31Zach French is an attorney with experience in technology startups and business development, and most recently served as an executive at SeedTrust. Zach’s connection to the ART world began when he and his wife, Alexandra, embarked on their own surrogacy journey after Alexandra’s battle with breast cancer. The tremendous mental and financial toll fro…
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Life Before Birth: Inside The World of Embryo Selection with Alease Barnes
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34:12On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Alease Barnes, B.S. Embryologist. Alease explores the process of IVF from the lab side, how to ensure success with innnovative research, ethics, and technology, and her own personal journey through creating educational content about her expertise. Find Alease on Instagram @alease_the_embry…
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Episode 200 : America’s First IVF Baby – Elizabeth Carr
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42:31Elizabeth Carr is the first baby born via in vitro fertilization in the United States. In the media since 3 cells old, Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for those fighting for fertility rights. From battles over insurance coverage, to educating doctors on how to interact with patients going through infertility treatments, to advice for parents on …
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The Gift of Surrogacy: Family, Faith, and the Power of Giving
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26:54On today's special holiday episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Sunny, surrogate coordinatior at Patriot Conceptions, and currently on her 3rd journey as a surrogate. Sunny shares her journey, how her family played an intrical part in her ability to be a surrogate, and how helping others build their families has impacted her life. Patri…
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Episode 79: Nightmare Cases- Fertility Clinics
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30:03Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the third episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is coming from the fertility clinic perspective with special guest host Angela Hartshorn of It's Time Surrogacy. Listen as they discuss: Some of Angela's worst cases at the clinic level Why g…
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Send us a text Welcome to "Real Fertility Talk," the podcast where we dive deep into the heartfelt and often complex journey to parenthood. Whether you’re facing infertility, exploring surrogacy, considering egg donation, or simply seeking guidance on your reproductive health, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us as we share rea…
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Episode 199 : Out of Order – Shira Butler
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51:26This is the story of a beautiful family assembled out of order: dog, daughter, dad. It's the story of planning years ahead to become a mom, and wishing she’d started years earlier. It's the story of the unexpected that arrives in every form from love (like a husband) to terror (like medical issues), and the life-changing decisions that accompany an…
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