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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! 

  1. Episode 20: All Things Being a Surrogate with Kelsey

    16/10/2023

    Episode 20: All Things Being a Surrogate with Kelsey

    Kelsey, a dedicated lactation consultant from Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Kristin to share her remarkable journey as a gestational surrogate Through candid and emotional storytelling, Kelsey brings to life the profound impact surrogacy has had on her and her intended parents' lives. Themes of family, connection, and selflessness shine through as Kelsey narrates her experiences, offering valuable insights into the world of surrogacy. The episode explores the powerful process of matching with ...

    41 min

  2. 11/09/2023

    Episode 19: Surrogacy Makes Grandparenthood Possible, Too!

    In this latest episode, listeners are invited to join in a remarkable journey—the awe-inspiring tale of Stephen and JR, two loving souls who embarked upon the path of surrogacy and egg donation to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. Their story here today makes for a wonderful listen as a very special duo joins them for the discussion: Stephen's parents, Ann Marie and Tom. We hear from the grandparents as they lovingly share their unique perspective, shedding light on the remarkable bond that...

    53 min

  3. 10/07/2023

    Episode 18: Tara's Story of Secondary Infertility, Loss and Coming to the U.S. for Surrogacy

    This episode contains sensitive content about pregnancy loss.In this episode of The Family Circle podcast, Tara shares her journey to motherhood, which involved IVF, secondary infertility, surrogacy, and multiple miscarriages. Throughout her story, Tara discusses the emotional turmoil she went through, from the joy of getting pregnant to the heartache of losing a baby, and the stress of waiting to start IVF. Despite the challenges, Tara's story highlights the resilience and determination of p...

    36 min

  4. 05/06/2023

    Episode 17: Family Building and Advocacy: Securing Rights for All Families

    Welcome to a very special episode of The Family Circle featuring guest host Dean Hutchison, Circle's Vice President of Legal, and his two exceptional guests: Kate LeBlanc, Executive Director of Resolve New England, and Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy at GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). Together, they delve into the Massachusetts Parentage Act, a groundbreaking bill that aims to establish gender-inclusive parentage statutes and champion the rights of diverse families. The...

    28 min

  5. 01/05/2023

    Episode 16: Meghan's Story: Surrogacy & The Ultimate Surprise

    This episode contains sensitive content about IUI, IVF and infertility.In today's episode of The Family Circle podcast, our very special guest, Meghan, shares her inspirational story of becoming a parent through surrogacy following unsuccessful experiences with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Despite the challenges she faced along the way, including the emotional turmoil of infertility, Megan persevered and found hope through surrogacy. Her journey to parenthood –made possible by an incredible ...

    57 min
  6. Episode 15: Kristyn Hodgdon, IVF Warrior and Co-Creator of Rescripted

    17/04/2023

    Episode 15: Kristyn Hodgdon, IVF Warrior and Co-Creator of Rescripted

    Today's episode contains sensitive content about pregnancy loss.Kristin (your host) speaks with Kristyn Hodgdon, who shares her experience with IVF, becoming a mother to twins, secondary infertility, and how she took her personal experience and co-created Rescripted, the #1 global media platform for fertility and reproductive health topics.Kristyn, who started her career in book publishing, found herself writing about her experience trying to get pregnant through IVF, eventually startin...

    35 min
  7. Episode 14: Infertility: A Conversation with Dr. Meyer from Illume Fertility

    13/03/2023

    Episode 14: Infertility: A Conversation with Dr. Meyer from Illume Fertility

    Dr. Laura Meyer, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, is the featured guest on the podcast today. She begins by sharing her personal journey and passion for reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and proceeds to provide an overview of the complex issues surrounding infertility and the options available to individuals and couples looking to start a family. Dr. Meyer delves into the topic of third-party reproduction, including egg donation and surrogacy, and looks at the rel...

    36 min
  8. Episode 13: What a Lawyer Does In a Surrogacy Journey

    06/02/2023

    Episode 13: What a Lawyer Does In a Surrogacy Journey

    Today’s special guest on The Family Circle podcast is Dean Hutchison, Vice President of Legal Services at Circle Surrogacy and the Immediate Past Chairman of the American Bar Association's Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology Law. Dean offers his perspective on why one might need a lawyer for surrogacy and the legal aspects of it that are important for both intended parents and surrogates to understand. He also shares his background and experience working in the field of surrogacy la...

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Circle Surrogacy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Family Circle
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