Best Gestational Surrogate Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 85 - Interview with a Surrogate: Failed Transfers 27:53

2h ago27:53

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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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Global Perspectives on Surrogacy with Dr. Said Daneshmand 36:46

6d ago36:46

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In 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 84 - Michigan Legalizes Surrogacy After 38 Year Ban 22:07

14d ago22:07

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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 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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Dr. Potter on the Realities of Surrogacy: Science, Ethics, and Stories 40:28

2M ago40:28

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On 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 83 - Experiences of a 4-Time Surrogate 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Send 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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Surrogacy Through A’mira’s Eyes: Aaliyah and Her Daughter Share Their Journey 38:32

2M ago38:32

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On 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 38:33

3M ago38:33

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In 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 36:31

3M ago36:31

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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 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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Episode 81 - Nightmare Cases Part 4 29:23

3M ago29:23

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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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How Genetic Testing Can Improve Your Fertility Journey: A Talk with Noor Siddiqui 32:10

4M ago32:10

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On 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 37:06

4M ago37:06

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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 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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Life Before Birth: Inside The World of Embryo Selection with Alease Barnes 34:12

4M ago34:12

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On 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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The Gift of Surrogacy: Family, Faith, and the Power of Giving 26:54

5M ago26:54

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On 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 30:03

5M ago30:03

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Send 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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Surrogacy Essentials: Contracts, Law, Insurance, and State Policies with Janna Annest 42:28

5M ago42:28

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On today's episode, we sit down with Janna Annest, Attorney at Lirhus Keckemet Annest PLLC in Seattle. Janna explores her personal connection to Adoption and Assisted Reproduction law practice, what to look for in surrogacy contracts, and what are the most important parts of a surrogacy contract. Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy a…

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Episode 78 Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy: Escrow Cases 29:58

5M ago29:58

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the second episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on escrow nightmares with special guest Kaitlyn Oberley, Senior Partner Success Director for SeedTrust Escrow. Listen as they discuss: What a third-party escrow agent does A few of Kaitly…

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Guiding the Surrogacy Journey with Yuna Luo, Customer Success Manager—Trust, Communication, and Connection with Intended Parents 30:12

6M ago30:12

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On today's episode, we sit down with Yuna Luo, Customer Success Manager at Patriot Conceptions. Yuna talks about her role working with intended parents, what to expect when beginning a surrogacy journey, and dives deep into the matching process. Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and int…

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Episode 77: Surrogacy Legal 101 with Fertility Law Expert Rachel Loftspring 27:39

6M ago27:39

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, with special guest Rachel Loftspring, attorney and partner at The Family Law and Fertility Law Group. Listen as they discuss: A general overview and first steps of the surrogacy legal process from the surrogate's perspective. The 2 major tasks accomplished during the lega…

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Surrogacy Research Guide: Finding the Right Match and Navigating Emotions with Lisa Schuman, LCSW 36:44

6M ago36:44

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On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Lisa Schuman, licensed therapist and Founding Director of The Center for Family Building. Lisa is an expert in family building, and has helped people around the world build their families. Resources mentioned: Lisa's podcast, "Building Your Family": https://familybuilding.net/podcast/ PAI …

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Episode 76: Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy: Legal Lessons from Real-Life Experiences 30:18

6M ago30:18

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Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the first episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on legal nightmares with special guest Joni Franklin, attorney and owner of Franklin Law. Listen as they discuss: The basics of a surrogacy contract Joni's top two nightmare surrogacy case…

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Surrogacy Secrets: Dr. Don Royster & Nurse Egypt Fitts on Matching, Screening, and Success 39:27

7M ago39:27

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On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Don Royster and Nurse Egypt Fitz of Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine. We dive into each of their unique journey's to the fertility industry, how their past jobs aid their work today, and how they both see the field of reproductive medicine evolve. Resources mentione…

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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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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Episode 72- Twin Surrogacy Pregnancies: What happens when delivery gets complicated 1:04:17

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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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