Message in a Bottle with Kaleigh Karnal

Kaleigh Karnal
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Hosted by the donor conceived novice journalist Kaleigh Karnal, the Message in a Bottle podcast investigates the anonymous sperm and egg donation industry, one person at a time. She sits down with her own sperm donor father, half-siblings, and other members of the donor conceived community to talk about how at-home DNA kits can turn your life upside down, the dangerous realities of an unregulated system, navigating new family relationships, and much more. CONTACT: MESSAGEINABOTTLEPOD@GMAIL.COM

  1. 04/20/2022

    Cora: Finding Her Daughter's 'Egg Mama'

    Meet Cora. After struggling with secondary infertility, her and her husband decided to use an egg donor to have another child. Cora thought they'd picked an open donor - turns out, she was wrong. Listen as Kaleigh and Cora discuss how determination led to answers and a whole new family, and much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT KALEIGH at kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com for media inquiries, to chat, or to schedule an interview.

    54 min

  2. 04/09/2022

    Four Moms, One Donor

    Meet Alice, May, Shannon, and Rachel — they’ve never met before, but have one thing in common: their children all have the same biological father. Listen as Kaleigh and the moms talk about their decisions to use a sperm donor, how they plan to raise their donor conceived kids, terminology surrounding donor conception, and so much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: To schedule a time to meet and share your story, please visit https://calendly.com/kkarnal email: kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    1h 36m

  3. 03/31/2022

    Melissa L: Discovery & Community

    Meet Melissa — yes, a different Melissa from a different DCC! Melissa L. is a late discovery donor conceived person who started the Donor Conceived Community as a resource for new discovery people, including a number of themed peer led support groups. Listen as we discuss Melissa’s discovery journey, how she met her biological father, and much more! Attend a FREE support group! https://donorconceivedcommunity.org/supportgroups Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: To schedule a time to meet and share your story, please visit https://calendly.com/kkarnal email: kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  4. 03/24/2022

    Down The Reddit Rabbit Hole

    After falling down the Reddit rabbit hole, Kaleigh was reminded of how misconceptions control the narrative about anonymous donation. So, this week, she sat down to share what she's learned about donor conception over the last three months and reflect on how her opinions have evolved from episode one. Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! Sign up for the Ask Us Anything session with Kaleigh & other DCP here:  https://donorconceivedcommunity.org/supportgroups/p/recipient-parents-donor-conceivednhc-h9xf2-8fb2g LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: To schedule a time to meet and share your story, please visit https://calendly.com/kkarnal email: kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    29 min

  5. 03/17/2022

    Eric: a Donor Conceived Person of Color

    Meet Eric: a POC from the Midwest who found out he was sperm donor conceived as an adult. Listen as Kaleigh and Eric discuss family trees vs. 'family vines', being a minority within a minority, and much more.  Learn more about the DC BIPOC group here: https://donorconceivedcommunity.org/  Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: All media inquiries and people interested in sharing their donor conception story please email kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  6. 03/03/2022

    Melissa B: the U.S. Donor Conceived Council

    Meet Melissa: she's egg donor conceived and the VP of Development at the US Donor Conceived Council, or DCC, which is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of donor conceived people. Listen as Kaleigh and Melissa discuss Melissa's DC story, legal problems of the industry, what the DCC does, and more! U.S. Donor Conceived Council website: https://www.dcc-usa.org/ Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donorconceivedcouncil/ Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: All media inquiries and people interested in sharing their donor conception story please email kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    45 min

  7. 02/24/2022

    Sarah: Using a Known Sperm Donor

    Meet Sarah: a newly pregnant mom who used a known sperm donor! Listen as Kaleigh and Sarah discuss her family's decision to use a known donor, how they found him, being a young mom, wanting what's best for your children, and much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: All media inquiries and people interested in sharing their donor conception story please email kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    1h 1m
  8. Should I Become a Sperm Donor?

    02/17/2022

    Should I Become a Sperm Donor?

    This week, Kaleigh has a fascinating conversation with a man who is considering becoming a sperm donor. They discuss what motivates a person to donate sperm, how it might affect his life and the lives of potential future children, and more.  Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messageinabottlepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messageinabottlepodcast/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzTeW79iAQELoakzzWrwDZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-in-a-bottle-with-kaleigh-karnal/id1599333077 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r2Vrf4bn1bi8KY1wqVm4s CONTACT: All media inquiries and people interested in sharing their donor conception story please email kaleighkarnal2@gmail.com

    1h 5m
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Hosted by the donor conceived novice journalist Kaleigh Karnal, the Message in a Bottle podcast investigates the anonymous sperm and egg donation industry, one person at a time. She sits down with her own sperm donor father, half-siblings, and other members of the donor conceived community to talk about how at-home DNA kits can turn your life upside down, the dangerous realities of an unregulated system, navigating new family relationships, and much more. CONTACT: MESSAGEINABOTTLEPOD@GMAIL.COM

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