Best Surrogate Compensation Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 222: Sarah Jefford – Why Surrogates Deserve Compensation 55:24

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Sarah Jefford OAM is a family creation lawyer in Melbourne, practicing across Australia. Sarah was a parent via IVF, and later become an egg donor, and delivered a baby as a surrogate for two dads in 2018. Sarah practices surrogacy and donor conception law, advising surrogates and intended parents about domestic and international surrogacy. In 2025…

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Episode 223: Danielle Winston – Seed Scout 52:24

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Danielle Winston is the co-founder of Seed Scout, a donor matchmaking agency reimagining how families connect with known sperm donors. A former lawyer who left the legal field after seeing firsthand the ethical challenges in the sperm bank industry, Danielle and her wife built Seed Scout to offer a more transparent, personal, and human-centered app…

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How a Surrogacy Agency Redefined Family-Building 1:00:03

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Wade Morris, Director of Community Resources at American Surrogacy, reveals how to choose the right surrogacy agency, avoid scams and save time in this must-hear deep dive episode of "Let's Talk Surrogacy". Are you considering surrogacy and don’t know where to start? In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Wade to bre…

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Surrogacy Across Oceans: The Story That Defied Borders & Doubts 53:03

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Episode 221: Dawn Wickhorst – What Surrogates Look For In Intended Parents 42:44

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Dawn Wickhorst is a two-time surrogate, single mom of five, and founder of Lumière Surrogacy Advisory. She is passionate about helping intended parents tell their stories authentically while inspiring women through her own journey of resilience, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Dawn shares her story as a surrogate and mom, blending honesty, humor,…

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Episode 220: Jessie Jaskulsky – Surrogacy Simplified 29:56

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Jessie Jaskulsky is the founder of Surrogacy Simplified, a consulting firm and community built to support hopeful parents through the surrogacy journey. A two-time intended parent through surrogacy herself, Jessie combines lived experience with professional guidance to help others feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way. Throu…

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Episode 219: Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Carrie Bedient, & Dr. Susan Hudson – Fertility Docs Uncensored 55:12

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Fertility Docs Uncensored is a weekly podcast launched in March 2020 by three reproductive endocrinologists from across the United States: Dr. Abby Eblen (Nashville Fertility Center), Dr. Carrie Bedient (Fertility Center of Las Vegas), and Dr. Susan Hudson (Texas Fertility Center). The idea was born at a fertility conference just before the COVID-1…

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Episode 218: Mark Semple – Is Colombia the Best Non-US Surrogacy Destination? 1:03:55

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Mark Semple is a Canadian citizen who has been involved in international medical and fertility tourism since 2008. Mark founded his first fertility company in 2008 after engaging in IVF with his wife in 4 different countries and seeing a need for cross-border access to fertility care. In that time, Mark has helped create IVF, egg donation, and surr…

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Two Surrogacy Journeys, One Surrogate's Unstoppable Heart 55:31

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What happens when a surrogate faces failed pregnancy after failed pregnancy, and still chooses hope? In this raw and inspiring episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", Madie, a two-time surrogate opens up about her decade-long journey of resilience and the powerful bond between surrogates and intended parents. Madie walks us through her three journeys, t…

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Episode 217: AshLeigh Dunham – AshLeigh for Alabama 34:24

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AshLeigh Meyer Dunham is a distinguished legal professional with a career rooted in service to Alabama families. She serves as a Referee in Jefferson County’s Juvenile Court, where she adjudicates sensitive family and juvenile matters with fairness, clarity, and compassion. Her work creates stability for children and families facing crisis, drawing…

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Episode 216: Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella – Every Family Is A Tree 38:36

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Andrea Zorida Ali-Panzarella is a proud mom of three beautiful boys, who was inspired to write this book – Every Family Is A Tree -- after a long journey with infertility and loss. She is also a pediatrician, specializing in child abuse, who has cared for children from all walks of life. Andrea and her husband welcomed their sons with the help of c…

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Episode 215: Stephanie Witte – Surrogacy: A Journey of Love 30:21

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Stephanie Witte was born and raised in South Dakota. She has always had a passion for helping others and giving of herself has given her a wealth of experiences that have shaped her into the person she is today. From a young age, Stephanie harbored ambitions of becoming a forensic scientist, driven by a desire to contribute to justice and help soci…

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Surrogacy to Sisterhood: An Act of Love, Three Babies, and An Unbreakable Bond. 40:22

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A surrogate, a twin birth and a surprise pregnancy?? See how this American Surrogacy journey is truly one for the books. What happens when a surrogate and intended parent form a bond so deep, it turns into family? In this heartfelt episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Lindsey and Megan to share their incredible journey: ho…

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Embryo Q&A: Genetic Testing? State Laws? Egg Donors? Surrogacy Expert Answers It All! 18:28

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The Director of Community Resources at American Surrogacy, Wade Morris breaks down embryo creation, donation costs & more in this expert, rapid-fire Q&A about embryos for "Let's Talk Surrogacy". Curious about how embryos factor into the surrogacy process? This Q&A provides clarity to some of the most common (and complex!) questions about embryos, I…

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Episode 214: Shannon Wieloch – Stork Genetics 55:30

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Shannon is a certified genetic counselor with nearly 25 years of experience, mostly in the reproductive space. Previous roles have included Network Lead at Genome Medical, Team Lead at Mayo Clinic, and Prenatal and Preconception Genetic Counselor at CooperGenomics. She is currently the Director of Genetic Counseling at Fairfax Cryobank along with t…

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Episode 213: Lesa Slaughter Esq. – The Ultimate Guide to Surrogacy 55:53

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Slaughter 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 1:02:12

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Ashley. 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 37:55

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In 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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Episode 211: Alyssa Schnell – Milking It (Inducing Lactation, Relactation, and Co-Lactation) 38:26

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Alyssa 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 210: Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie – Baby Bonding Bests 43:53

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JOANNA 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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Episode 209 : Michigan Triumph, Elusive Mommyhood, and State Strong – Stephanie Jones and Ginanne Brownell 59:05

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Stephanie 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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Episode 208 : Ashley Christman - Uterus Hero 43:52

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Ashley 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 207 : Roots Surrogacy – Brooke Kimbrough 57:10

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Brooke 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 43:17

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Carly 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 1:07:56

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Julie 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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Episode 204 : Three Paths – Kristina and Sol 1:03:07

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As 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 203: Carry On – Shea Bart Andreone 58:22

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Shea 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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Episode 202: Polycules – Dr. Julie Bindeman 45:28

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Dr. 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…

Surrogate Compensation Podcasts

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Let's Talk Surrogacy

American Surrogacy

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I Want to Put a Baby in You!

I Want To Put A Baby In You

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Surrogacy Talk

Golden Surrogacy

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Episode 222: Sarah Jefford – Why Surrogates Deserve Compensation 55:24

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Episode 223: Danielle Winston – Seed Scout 52:24

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How a Surrogacy Agency Redefined Family-Building 1:00:03

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Surrogacy Across Oceans: The Story That Defied Borders & Doubts 53:03

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Episode 221: Dawn Wickhorst – What Surrogates Look For In Intended Parents 42:44

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Episode 220: Jessie Jaskulsky – Surrogacy Simplified 29:56

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Episode 219: Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Carrie Bedient, & Dr. Susan Hudson – Fertility Docs Uncensored 55:12

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Episode 218: Mark Semple – Is Colombia the Best Non-US Surrogacy Destination? 1:03:55

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Two Surrogacy Journeys, One Surrogate's Unstoppable Heart 55:31

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Episode 217: AshLeigh Dunham – AshLeigh for Alabama 34:24

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Episode 216: Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella – Every Family Is A Tree 38:36

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Episode 215: Stephanie Witte – Surrogacy: A Journey of Love 30:21

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Surrogacy to Sisterhood: An Act of Love, Three Babies, and An Unbreakable Bond. 40:22

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Embryo Q&A: Genetic Testing? State Laws? Egg Donors? Surrogacy Expert Answers It All! 18:28

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Episode 214: Shannon Wieloch – Stork Genetics 55:30

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Episode 213: Lesa Slaughter Esq. – The Ultimate Guide to Surrogacy 55:53

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Episode 212: Ashley and Justyna – Uterus Donor & Recipient Come Together 1:02:12

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Why I Became a Surrogate: The Real, Raw & Beautiful Journey 37:55

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Episode 211: Alyssa Schnell – Milking It (Inducing Lactation, Relactation, and Co-Lactation) 38:26

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Episode 210: Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie – Baby Bonding Bests 43:53

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Episode 209 : Michigan Triumph, Elusive Mommyhood, and State Strong – Stephanie Jones and Ginanne Brownell 59:05

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Episode 208 : Ashley Christman - Uterus Hero 43:52

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Episode 207 : Roots Surrogacy – Brooke Kimbrough 57:10

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Episode 206: Intended Parent to Concierge Provider – Carly Joseph 43:17

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Episode 205 : Building Military Families Network – Julie Eshelman 1:07:56

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Episode 204 : Three Paths – Kristina and Sol 1:03:07

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Episode 203: Carry On – Shea Bart Andreone 58:22

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Episode 202: Polycules – Dr. Julie Bindeman 45:28