A podcast series dedicated to being and becoming a Rainbow Dad! In the first season of my debut series, I explore the different pathways to becoming a rainbow dad and also explore what life is like once you become a rainbow dad! Episodes released every Thursday!
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Rav and Phil on the Love and Resilience That Shaped Their Adoption Story
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51:28Send us a text This week I’m joined by Rav and Phil, who open up about their journey adopting their three children in the United Kingdom. They walk me through the process from start to finish, including how they were first placed with their two sons and later surprised with the arrival of their daughter, a joyful and unexpected addition to their fa…
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How Ashley Helped Create Australia's National Rainbow Families Charity... and why!
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45:00Send us a text This week I’m chatting with Ashley, a rainbow dad and the Executive Officer and one of the founders of Rainbow Families, an Australian charity that supports, connects and empowers LGBTQ+ parents and their families. When Ashley became a dad in 2012, he was surprised by the lack of support available for LGBTQ+ parents. Rather than acce…
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Send us a text When I started this series, my aim was to share stories from Rainbow Dads that reflect the full spectrum of how our families are created. This week, I chat with Choon, a Perth local who chose the foster care path and was placed with twin boys alongside his then-partner, Milton. In this heartfelt conversation, Choon opens up about his…
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Anthony Lekkas on Love, Family, and the Relationship Challenges We Don’t Talk About
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52:02Send us a text Last season, I released an episode exploring some of the relationship challenges that can arise when creating a rainbow family. It turned out to be our most-listened-to episode, which made me wonder: are relationship challenges more common than we’re letting on? To dive deeper into this topic, I invited my good friend and relationshi…
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NewGen Families: How Damien Chambers Is Helping Create Families Worldwide!
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48:24Send us a text I am so fortunate this week to be talking to my friend and business mogul, Damien Chambers. Damien is a proud rainbow dad and co-founder of NewGen Families. After becoming a father through surrogacy and developing a passion for helping others build their families he packed up his bags in Melbourne Australia with his son Nate and they…
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Rodney Chiang-Cruise: The OG Rainbow Dad Who Helped Build a Community
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57:16Send us a text This week, I’m joined by Rodney Chiang-Cruise — an OG rainbow dad here in Australia. Rodney and his partner Jeff, together for 25 years, began their surrogacy journey in the U.S. back in 2007. That journey brought them their son Ethan — no longer a rainbow child, but now a fully fledged rainbow adult. Rodney shares what it was like t…
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Love, Loss, and Baby Lucas: The Story of Rhys, Dale & Their Surrogate Nat
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58:23Send us a text Hello and welcome to the brand new season of, Over the Rainbow… A Queers Dads Podcast Series… My first chat to kick off the second season is with Rhys, a rainbow dad who started his journey to becoming a dad with his long term partner Dale, who sadly passed away after their son Lucas was born. Rhys is joined by his surrogate and all …
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From Partners to Parents: Strengthening Your Relationship with a Newborn
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38:54Send us a text Becoming a dad is a transformative experience—one that reshapes nearly every part of your life. But perhaps the most profound shift happens in the relationship with your partner. What was once your top priority suddenly takes a backseat as the demands of parenthood take over. This week, I sit down with Anthony Lekkas, a relationship …
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Send us a text This week, I'm excited to chat with Sarah Jefford, one of Australia's leading family creation lawyers specializing in surrogacy and donor conception. With extensive experience in this field, Sarah has made a significant impact on the surrogacy community. She is the author of More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Pa…
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Paul & Glenn - Our Embryos Would Be Destroyed If We Tested Them
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56:44Send us a text This week, I sit down with intended rainbow dads Paul and Glenn, who take me on their heartfelt journey to parenthood through altruistic surrogacy. They delve into the array of options they considered, weighing the pros and cons before ultimately choosing this path to have their child. However, our conversation takes a poignant turn …
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Send us a text This week, I chat with Santosh, who shares his journey of becoming a dad while living in a heterosexual relationship with his then-wife. Santosh goes on to tell me about the events in his life that eventually led him to bravely come out at 46 and start living as his authentic self. There’s a touching moment in our conversation when S…
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Send us a text This week, I’m excited to speak with Kenny, a rainbow dad and a doctor. I thought it would be beneficial to sit down and discuss the practical aspects of parenting, which included me asking your burning questions. We cover baby preparation, what defines a fever, when to consult a doctor, and how dads can better understand the menstru…
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Luke & Darren - Surrogacy in America with a TWIST!
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1:03:01Send us a text This week I chat with Luke and Darren who went through international surrogacy in the US. They tell me how it all started and take me through the steps they undertook to have their beautiful son, Dustin. I have heard so many times people refer to the USA as the gold standard for surrogacy; however, after listening to some of the thin…
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Sam & Johnny - When a Gay Couple and a Lesbian Couple Make Babies
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58:32Send us a text This week on Over The Rainbow, I chat with Sam and Johnny who tell me about their beautiful family which was created with a lesbian couple. This heartfelt, informative, funny and at times deeply emotional chat takes a glimpse at what it’s like to create a family with four parents in the mix. A must listen episode! Episode edited by: …
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Rob & Duncan - What is Altruistic Surrogacy in Canada?
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1:11:42Send us a text This week I chat with Rob and Duncan about their journey to Canada to undertake altruistic surrogacy in Canada. They take me through the entire process, the steps and costs involved and the legalities of such an undertaking... which resulted in the birth of their beautiful daughter Bella! A revealing chat which had me wondering, is s…
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Anthony - Becoming a Donor Dad Takes Careful Thought and Consideration
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38:18Send us a text Have you ever heard the term 'donor dad' and wondered, what exactly does that mean? This week I chat with Anthony who tells me his journey to becoming a donor dad. A lighthearted, at times laugh out loud chat that really unpacks what exactly a donor dad is and why, anyone who is considering this pathway needs to think carefully if it…
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Andrew & Adam - Navigating Childcare for Rainbow Dads and Kids
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51:41Send us a text This week I sit down and chat with Rainbow Dads, Andrew and Adam who own and operate their own childcare centre. They take me behind the walls of the childcare world and reveal, not all childcare centres are the same! We explore what to look out for when choosing a childcare provider for your child, questions to ask to work out if yo…
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Send us a text In the first episode of my debut series, I sit down with Luke and Jason and discuss their journey to becoming dads via altruistic surrogacy. The saying "loves makes a family" could not be more true when hearing Luke and Jason speak about bringing their beautiful son Atticus into the world. A true family affair! The boys speak about t…
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