Best Gestational Surrogacy Podcasts (2025)

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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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Mark Surrogacy Scandal: New Developments 1:07:36

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The harrowing journey of surrogates caught in the Mark surrogacy scandal continues to unfold with stunning new revelations. One surrogate, now 38 weeks pregnant and days away from delivery, finds herself navigating treacherous legal waters without proper representation after her attorney abruptly switched sides to represent the intended parents ins…

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(Ashleigh Part 2) This Surrogate Mother Survived a Medical Nightmare to Deliver Joy 41:58

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== In this gripping continuation of Ashleigh's surrogate story, we witness a journey that defied medical odds and revealed the profound resilience of human connection. After two successfu…

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(Ashleigh Part 1) Beyond the Womb: When Strangers Become Family 1:03:14

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Ashleigh’s path began with an unexpected source of inspiration – the TV show "Friends" – and quickly evolved into a calling that would change multiple lives forever. With remarkable ca…

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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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Paying It Forward: When Surrogacy Becomes Your Life's Mission 49:25

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Paying It Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payingitforward_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Beth Moskowicz journey through surrogacy began over a decade ago when she and her husband faced fertility challenges. After failed IVF transfers and a heartbreaking miscarriage, they turned to surrogacy—a path that would…

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Episode 88: Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy 43:08

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Send us a text Send us a text Join Marelle Schuberth, 3x surrogate and Inake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest Lesa Slaughter, Esq. of Slaughter Law Group. Listen as they discuss: The complexities of birthright citizenship as it pertains to surrogacy The current legal landscape and the implications of p…

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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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The Marks Surrogacy Fraud: A Surrogate's Story 1:54:06

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What happens when the dream of helping create a family through surrogacy turns into a nightmare? In this powerful and deeply troubling episode, we speak with a brave surrogate who finds herself caught in what's become one of the most shocking surrogacy scandals in recent memory. At 34 weeks pregnant, our anonymous guest reveals how she carefully re…

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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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Dear Partner 4:38

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Send us a text “Dear Partner…” Dear partner, I know you’re trying. Even if you don’t always know what to say. Even if you feel completely helpless watching someone you love go through this. I know you’re scared, too. Even if you don’t show it. Even if you feel like you can’t show it because you’re trying to be the strong one. But here’s the thing—t…

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Things I Wish My OB Told Me Before I Started TTC 3:56

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Send us a text Things I Wish My OB Told Me Before Trying to Conceive In episode six of Real Fertility Talk, host Tawny Maya delves into the important information that many individuals wish they had known before starting their journey to conceive (TTC). Tawny discusses commonly overlooked aspects such as the importance of understanding one's body, t…

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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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The Mental Load of Fertility: It’s Not Just in Your Head 5:26

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Send us a text The Mental Load of Fertility – It’s Not Just in Your Head Trying to conceive isn’t just physically demanding—it’s mentally relentless. If you’ve ever felt like your brain has 47 tabs open (and one of them is tracking your ovulation while another is crying in a corner), this episode is for you. In this raw and validating solo episode,…

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Beyond Compensation: The Soul of Surrogacy Work 1:03:31

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate US Surrogacy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== What happens when personal struggle transforms into professional purpose? Dawn Baker, founder and CEO of US Surrogacy LLC, takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey from experiencing secondary infertility in her twenties to b…

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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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The Power of Support on the Fertility Journey 6:02

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Real Fertility Talk, Tauni Maya dives into one of the most underrated—but absolutely essential—parts of the fertility journey: support. Whether you’re TTC, navigating IVF, recovering from loss, or considering surrogacy, having the right people in your corner can change everything. Tauni shares her persona…

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Building Bonds Before Birth: How Joint Sessions Transform Surrogacy Journeys 1:04:47

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgoldbergtherapy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Step into the emotional landscape of surrogacy with licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg as she pulls back the curtain on the psychological aspects of gestational carrier journeys. What many surrogates fear as judgment—psychological ev…

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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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They Don't Know We Know, They Know, We Know 1:31:03

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we spoke with Sara, a first time surrogate! Sara is also a registered labor and delivery nurse who first found out about surrogacy when she was 10 years old watching Phoebe Buffay become a surrogate for her brother on the famous 90's s…

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Episode 87- Interview with a Surrogate: Navigating Challenges During Birth 34:40

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Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager and Surrogate Mentor for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, first-time surrogate Brittany Pavin. Listen as they discuss: • · Introduction to Surrogacy and Personal Journeys • · Brittany's Surrogacy Experience and Relationship with Intended Parents • · Navigatin…

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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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Facing Miscarriages As A Couple 15:14

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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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My Bumps, My Bumps, My Lovely Baby Bumps 48:06

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Baby Bumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_babybumps?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we have a lovely returning guest, Victoria, an intended mother on her journey and founder of Baby Bumps. Victoria is giving us an update on where Bump Bumps, originally an app for matching, has now landed. Also, how you can fin…

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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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Friday Facts: All Things Postpartum 1:03:42

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== The 4th trimester, also known as postpartum, is a very untalked about thing??? Why!?!? It seems almost taboo to talk about postpartum, or at least it use to. This …

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Episode 86: Broadway Husbands- The Journey of Love, Marriage and Surrogacy 31:25

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Send 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 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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Pelvic Floor Momma 1:04:54

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Pelvic Floor Momma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we had the lovely honor of speaking with Becca Boeving, a Pelvic Floor Coach. Being a mama herself and having had some hiccups in her own journey, she realized she wasn’t alone and that pelvic floor therapy IS NOT ta…

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Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey: Part 2 47:22

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey Continued: Part 1 of Sophia’s story was about her journey of being pregnant with Surro babe. Part 2 of Sophia’s story is about breast milk and pumping after Surro babe is born and intended parents no longer need the …

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Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey: Part 1 45:44

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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we spoke with Sophia, a first time surrogate! She details her amazing journey and how that actually led her to help people even after her journey ended with her IPs. This podcast is an our first two part podcast and that is because t…

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Let's Talk About Egg Donation, Freezing and Retrieval 11:57

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Send 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 27:53

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Send 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 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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My Fertility Journey - From Loss to Love The Story That Built Me 10:16

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Send 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…