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Real Mother FuckersKenedi Smith + Inside SurrogacySurrogacy, a topic often approached with a blend of awe and curiosity, emerges as a profound experience both emotionally and legally complex.
In this illuminating episode, Vanessa dives deep into the intimate world of surrogacy with guest Kenedi Smith. Known for her heartfelt dedication to helping couples achieve their dream of becoming parents, Kenedi opens up about both the emotional and logistical complexities of her journey as a surrogate mother. From the initial motivations inspired by her mother to the multifaceted steps involved in the surrogacy process, Kenedi provides an enlightening perspective on what it truly means...
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Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy From Both Sides#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateLety’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro.lb?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Meet Lety and Brie, surrogate and intended mother from the same recent journey.This week is so special! We get to hear both sides of surrogacy from the same journey and how their relationship turned into a beautiful friendship.This is a must listen to as so many have been asking to hear more IP stories and this story is so beautiful and highlights so much of the positive in surrogacy and around single intended moth...
2024-07-281h 22Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Relationships in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Today we touch on relationships in a surrogacy journey. While 95% of journeys are beautiful and are able to develop healthy relationships. There is the small percent that doesn’t. We dive into all of this and more.We also talk about the differences between international relationships and domestic ones. As well as giving advice on ways, to possibly help our relations...
2024-03-0155 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Experiences of Black Surrogates#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Loren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorendaniellex?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Damaris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dama_the_africansurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==In honor of Black History month and honestly, these amazing women, this Friday Facts is about what it's like being a black surrogate.This conversation at times is hard to hear, but these are the conversations we NEED to be having! When tuning into this episode take a second to pause and think about the...
2024-02-241h 28Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Sammi’s Surrogacy Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sammi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammimichiko?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with the very sweet and retired surrogate Sammi. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that even lead her to career change to continue helping families grow.Tune in to hear her beautiful story and how she continues to help families in surrogacy.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2024-02-1850 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Myths in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_a_surrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nifer_waters?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Friday Facts is back!!! We are starting off 2024 friday Facts with Myths in Surrogacy.Tune in to hear a lot of the false assumptions made in, about, and around surrogacy. We know we couldn’t possibly cover them all, but this is a great start especially for those looking to truly le...
2024-02-161h 07Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Traditional Surrogacy: with Intended Mother Beth#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBeth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we spoke Intended Mother Beth who will welcome her baby boy via traditional surrogacy in just a few months. Beth's story may be the less traditional approach to surrogacy these days, but this is one of the most beautiful and heart warming stories we've heard on the podcast. 💕 Beth gets real, honest, and extremely transparent about traditional surrogacy and answers every question in the book! We honestly can't thank her enough and are so beyond excited f...
2024-02-111h 11Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Meet IPs Brandon and Jake#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBrandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandondallas13?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Jake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakea214?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Meet the incredible and kind intended fathers, Brandon and Jake! They are located in Texas and are looking to do an agency journey to help grow their family and give their newly adopted baby girl a sibling. 💕 They are very open to any Surrogate as long as she is open to having a close relationship. State of residence does not matter, however, Texas is preferable. Also, it d...
2024-02-1116 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency with co-founders and experienced surrogates, Charlene and Nicole#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Carrying Hope Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carryinghopesurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with experienced surrogates and co-founders of Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency Charlene and Nicole. They share their road to surrogacy, how they met through surrogacy, and how that lead to creating their own agency.And as of January 24, 2024 they have helped bring 112 babies Earth side. Congratulations to you all! Tune in to hear how a friendship from a social media group for surrogates turned into a successful business partnership helping fami...
2024-02-041h 12Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Ashley M’s Journey#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashley McKenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmmckenna?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Ashley, an experienced surrogate and who is now embarking on her second journey. She shares her beautiful story with us and how her seconds set of IPs got her first IPs blessing. Tune in to hear her beautiful story and the heartwarming connection between both her IPs.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2024-01-281h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Fairfax Surrogacy with Joyce Wheeler#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Fairfax Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfaxsurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Joyce, an experienced surrogate and case manager at Fairfax Surrogacy. She shares her beautiful journeys with us and why she got involved with surrogacy to begin with.She also shares some insight to how she hepls surrogates and her role at Fairfax Surrogacy. Tune in to hear her beautiful and heartwarming story. And to learn about Fairfax Surrogacy.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogateaewa
2024-01-221h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy Simplified#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSurrogacy Simplified Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacysimplified?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==WELCOME 2024! 🎊 This week we are speaking with 2x Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Simplified, Jessie Jaskulsky. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and her 2 beautiful journeys that brought her daighters earth side. 💕 Jessie talks about how she wishes there was more guidance and information when it came to certain things in her IP journey. Thus, Surrogacy Simplified was born! Tune in to hear how Surrogacy Simplified can help you in an independent...
2024-01-1455 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Surro Connections#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surro Connections’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surroconnection?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we talked with Megan, 4 time surrogate and founder of Surro Connections. She shares her journeys with us and why she decided to create her own agency. While 3 of her journeys, you would consider normal or common, her last journey is the most unexpected story we have EVER heard. But Megan’s heart and her family’s support and love is truly something to admire.Tune in to hear this beautiful and extremely...
2023-12-171h 32Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Wombs of Angels#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateToinette’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/wombs_of_angels?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Dr. Toinette Watson, gestational surrogate and founder of Wombs of Angels. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that lead her to create her journal. This journal is truly wonderful as well as tangible, detailed, helpful, and educational. It has everything you can think of to help documented and guide you along your journey.Tune in to hear a feel good story and more about Wombs of Angels and how this...
2023-12-101h 01Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Not My Tummy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBaden and Zane’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notmytummy?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Intended Parents, Baden and Zane. They recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl through surrogacy in Candan. But not only are the parents through surrogacy but huge advocates in the community. Tune in to hear their beautiful story of how they are helping bring positive change to surrogacy in Canada. 💕 Congratulations on your beautiful growing family 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a text
2023-12-031h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Jennifer’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateJennifer’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nifer_waters?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Jennifer, a 4 time Canadian Surrogate! We talk about all the ups and downs of going through 4 journeys. Some with a “natural cycle” and how it wasn’t as “natural” as you would think. Jennifer is also currently pregnant on her 4th journey and glowing! 😊 Tune in to hear 3 “completed” journeys that are anything but similar and how Jennifer’s 4th journey is going. 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogate
2023-11-191h 24Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Mary’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateMary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=ZnJ0Y2V5ejRtaXE=This week we spoke with Mary, a first time surrogate. Mary’s journey is such a wonderful feel good and happy story. As always there were some bumps, but nothing too crazy or out of the blue. And since Mary is also a doula she does somethings during birth that some may not think to do, but her knowledge and her spirit taught us a lot. 💕 Definitely tune in today to get all the warm and feel...
2023-11-121h 17Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Agency: Behind the scenes of Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate ISC Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MTAxN2Q0bDFnajF1eg==This week we talked with Maria from International Surrogacy Center. We ask all the questions all of us have been wondering about an agency’s role in a journey. And Maria was kind enough to shed some light on that and much more of the behind scenes of an agency.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-11-051h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Jessica’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateJessica’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_sweet_surro_journey?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Jessica, a two time surrogate. Jessica’s first journey went just as anyone would hope for, good and healthy. But Jessica’s second journey went for a wild ride! And that is no understatement, Jessica’s pregnacy with twins went from a little concern to emergency surgery to save both her life and the lives of those babies. She shares in detail how those moments went and how she handled everything. 💕 Tune...
2023-10-2955 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Samantha’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSamantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we spoke with Samantha, a first time surrogate. Her journey overall was good and happy, but there were some very unique things that occurred. From an embryo gone missing to injuring herself in childbirth. She shares all the craziness and how she is feeling and recovering today. 💕 Tune in to hear this heartwarming birth story and the unique occurrences, including how you can fracture your sternum during childbirth! Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: S...
2023-10-221h 31Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Pregnancy Loss in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⚠️⚠️⚠️Please be aware that this conversation at times might be a bit graphic. If you are not in the right state to hear this conversation please do what is best and needed for you. 💕 This week was a hard conversation. We are speaking about pregnacy loss in surrogacy. The ladies in this Friday Facts are kind, br...
2023-10-201h 31Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Casandra’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Casandra, a first time surrogate, who has a very unique story. When Casandra was about half way through her pregnancy when she noticed something was different. But she never imagined she would soon be fighting for her life. Casandra was having a normal and healthy pregnancy until some tests were done that indicated she needed to be induced a few weeks early in order to save her life. Casandra was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphom...
2023-10-151h 02Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Delivery in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Kari’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/karihernandez82?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This Friday we are talking about delivery. How does the process of delivering a baby in surrogacy differ from a birth with our keepers? How do surrogates feel having the IPs in the room? And how do we feel when the baby is handed to their parent(s)? We also touch a little on...
2023-10-131h 03Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogate Sister Design#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogate Sister Design Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogatesisterdesign?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Kristal, former surrogate and founder of Surrogate Sister Design. Kristal shares with us her reasoning for creating Surrogate Sister Design and how it has evolved over the years. If you don’t know about her shop, YOU SHOULD! If you’re involved with surrogacy her shop is the place to go! From clothes, to medication mats, to stickers, to journals, to a surrogacy box and so many other items that are all dedicated and created with su...
2023-10-0850 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Failed Transfer#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This Friday we are discussing transfers that don’t take, because we did not fail, the embryo did not fail, it simply did not take. And that’s okay. It can be heartbreaking and we as surrogates are allowed to feel the emotional rollercoaster too, but remember YOU DID NOT FAIL. Often times surrogates place blame on themselves and sometimes others place blame on the surrogate. But in order to create life, SO MANY things have to align p...
2023-10-0149 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.A Borrowed Nest#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Chantale, Canadian surrogate. She is a repeat surrogate, but her second journey didn’t go as she had hoped. If you don’t know, Canadian surrogates don’t get compensated like US surrogates, therefore their matching process is a little different than ours. Meaning surrogates and IPs tend to have a deeper or more friendly bond, and in Chantale’s case this friendly bond goes all the way back to high-school. Tune in to hear the up a...
2023-10-011h 13Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Alycia’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Alycia, a Canadian Surrogate. She has experienced many ups and downs in her first journey, including a missed miscarriage. Alycia shares her experience with us and you in hopes that her words and journey might help others who have experienced the same thing or are going through something similar.Alycia, thank you so very much for sharing your story and grief. We understand how hard it is to talk about these type of sit...
2023-09-241h 11Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: C-Section#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==We’re back with another Friday Facts!!! This week we talk about C-Sections! And between the 4 of us women there have been 10 C-Sections. So if you have never experienced one or are curious to learn more about them, or even if you have experienced one this is such a great conversation to listen to. And if you have any tips or tricks or questions please drop them in t...
2023-09-2259 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Shelbie’s Surro Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Shelbie who is on her 2nd surrogacy journey. She shares how her first journey was everything she had hoped for and her sweet relationship with her IF. Also, how not every journey is the same as her 2nd journey is taking a bit longer than expected. Tune in to hear what the hold up is and how Shelbie is handling the obstacles in thrown at her in this journey.Instagram: Stop.Sit.Sur...
2023-09-1745 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Grace’s JourneyGrace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Grace who is a 2 time surrogate. Grace’s first journey was so beautiful that she is now on her second journey with the same couple for a sibling journey. 💕 But unfortunately is hasn’t been as smooth and simple as the first one.Grace and her IPs sadly experienced a second trimester loss. Grace opened up with us and you in hopes that her words and journey might help others who have experienced the same thing. Please be aware t...
2023-09-101h 10Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Carried With Love#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ariel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/carried.with.love?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Ariel a Canadian surrogate who has been on 5 surrogacy journeys. We talk about what it’s like being a surrogate in Canada and she helps clear up some misconceptions on Canadian surrogacy. Ariel also touches on her last and final surrogacy journey, but that’s not the end of her journey in the surrogacy world. Tune in to hear how Ariel is continuing to help the surrogacy and IVF community. Instagram: Stop.Sit.S...
2023-09-031h 35Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: IVF Meds#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about all the IVF meds! What types there are and how they can make you feel. Nowadays there are so many ways to prep for a transfer, it becomes confusing and sometimes overwhelming. We even sometimes compare and that leads us to overthink and get in our heads when things are different for us than the “norm” that we see on social media. Tune in to hear a few...
2023-09-021h 01Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Screening#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Samantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about the screening process for surrogates. From agency screening to psychological screening and the biggest one of them all, Medical Screening. Tune in to get an idea what this process is like and how long it can typically take to get through it all before the real fun and journey begins. 💕 🤰🏻Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a text
2023-08-1846 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Requirments#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about the requirements and qualifications to become a surrogate. If you’re looking into surrogacy for the first time this is a great one to listen to as we have 4 experienced surrogates and an agency founder giving insight on all the requirements we each have been through and how agencies wi...
2023-08-111h 13Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy.Is#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy.Is Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogacy.is?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Sunshine and Casey from Surrogacy.Is! Sunshine explained how and why she created Surrogacy.Is and the purpose of this Advocacy Group. The love and passion these ladies have for surrogacy shines through in this entire conversation and we for one can’t wait to see Surrogacy.Is bloom! 🌸 Tune in to hear how Surrogacy.Is helps surrogates both new and experienced become more educated and feel more confident in advocating for themselves....
2023-08-061h 23Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Absurd Things#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Whitney’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/whitneycask?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about all the absurd things that surrogates have been asked, things that have been said to surrogates, and other absurd things that have been said and asked regarding surrogates/surrogacy. And there are a lot of common ones, but also some very absurd ones.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps...
2023-08-0552 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Northwest Surrogacy Center with Veronica Bowers#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate NWSC Instagram: https://instagram.com/nw_surrogacy_center?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Veronica from North West Surrogacy Center. She talks about both her journeys at NWSC and how surrogacy journeys at NWSC work. She was even filmed in her first journey for a French documentary. (Link provided below) Tune in to hear her amazing stories and how to get a journey started with NWSC.Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgIdhcD8UA8&t=1sInstagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Sur...
2023-07-311h 12Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Independent JourneyThis week we talked with surrogates who went the independent route to get a better understanding of what it all entails. And while they are both independent they have very different stories. Tune in to hear how to get an independent journey started and what you can expect to encounter during one.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-07-281h 00Stop. Sit. Surrogate.SEEDS EthicsThis week we spoke with Lisa Stark Hughes from the education committee of SEEDS Ethics. She explains how and why this nonprofit organization was born and how it has developed over the years. We also touch on what it means to be a member and what it entails to be a volunteer, as SEEDS Ethics is made up of volunteers! Lisa informs us what people can expect to hear at the upcoming conference in November and lists off some of the committee. But to find out more information tune in and also go to their website, listed below, to...
2023-07-231h 03Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Matching#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateAmanda’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandas.progression?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Sandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_sandraviramontes_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Let’s talk about Matching! What questions to ask during and even before you are match. What you can expect to happen in a match meeting. And some advice and tips from fellow surrogates who have been through this overwhelming yet exciting process. 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-07-221h 07Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Lauren’s JourneyThis week we spoke with Lauren about her first journey. While this wasn’t her dream journey, she was still able to complete it knowing she put her heart and soul into it and in the end was able to help a family grow. And let me just say, the amount of effort, love, and patience she showed truly portrays the wonderful heart that she has. ♥️ Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-07-161h 43Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Chrissy TeigenToday we are shining a light on the positive things Chrissy Teigen has said about surrogacy. From her showing her appreciation and gratitude for her surrogate to her acknowledging how much surrogates are willing to put their bodies through in order to help a family grow. Congratulations to Chrissy, John, and their family and surrogate! 💕 And thank you for shining a light of positivity on this community. We sincerely appreciate it. ♥️ Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-07-1430 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Amanda B’s JourneyThis week we heard one of the best outcomes you can have in surrogacy. The mutual love and respect shines in this journey! And where this journey has lead both parties, is just phenomenal. This is a feel good story and this is what surrogacy is all about! Love, family and respect! 💕 Tune in to get a dose of happiness 😊 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-07-091h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Red FlagsThis week we talk some more about red flags. Your red flags actually! Together as a community we can help one another, protect one another, and warn one another. Together we can change the conversation of surrogacy. If you have more red flags please drop a comment below so we can help and look out for one another. 💕 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-3036 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Art Risk SolutionsThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Paige from Art Risk Solutions. We dive into all things insurance! We can’t thank Sarah enough for taking the time to explain how insurance works in the surrogacy world. This conversation has truly been eye opening and incredibly informative. Tune in to hear everything you should and need to know about health insurance when being a surrogate.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-271h 30Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: ContractsCONTRACTS!! What’s in them? What should be in them!? What’s legal jargon? What too look out for? Contracts are scary and there is not a lot of talk about them. We hope this helps start the conversation and that we can all help and learn from one another. Remember, you always have the right to ask for changes. It’s no guarantee, but you’ll never know until you ask!What did you change in your contract?Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-241h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.New York Surrogacy CenterThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Williams, cofounder of New York Surrogacy Center. New York Surrogacy Center was the first licensed surrogate agency in New York! We dive into the surrogacy statutes and the Gestational Surrogate Bill of Rights that New York has put in place. And after learning about all this, we truly hope more states will follow New York in allowing and protecting surrogacy and all it has to offer. 💕 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-111h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Let’s Talk CompensationSurrogates in the United States, more often than not, are compensated. But for some bizarre reason, this is such a taboo subject to talk about. So we’ve decided to start the conversation in hopes to continue it and bring awareness and comfort in the compensation process of surrogacy. We are providing a service. It’s within our right to be compensated for that service if we choose to be. AND IT’S OKAY 💕 We also sprinkle in some other friendly surrogate insight and advice. 🙃Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-101h 30Stop. Sit. Surrogate.The Journey From HellSURROGACY IS BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING! However, not every journey is. The title is no lie, but just because this journey was hell doesn’t mean surrogacy isn’t beautiful and amazing! I still was able to help a family grow. But the way I was treated by everyone involved in this journey was and is disgusting! We all had to sign an NDA so this is strictly based off my side of the story. (Which is my truth!) But I refuse to let this journey define me and define surrogacy. Not all journeys have to be business or as the...
2023-06-041h 10Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Transactional SurrogacyThe Kardashians sparked a controversial conversation concerning “transactional surrogacy”. Which has been extremely exaggerated by many people. But whose comments struck the community most was Candice Owen. We talk with other surrogates about those remarks, and how many of us feel and portray surrogacy.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-06-0237 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Aria’s JourneyThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Aria, the second half of the duo from Modernly Ever After. She shares her surrogacy journey story and how she became a cofounder of MEA. And even touches on her second surrogacy journey that has just begun and a little bit about being a woman of color in this industry.https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate
2023-05-311h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Ellen’s Farewell to SurrogacyThis week Ellen says goodbye to her surrogacy journey. She explains how the entire experience of surrogacy was for her and what it meant and the things it brought to her and her family. While it’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to something you love, the end of surrogacy was able to start a new beginning in her life.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-05-2157 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Kenedi’ 2nd JourneyThis week we are revisiting my second journey! How it was mainly peaceful and how my journey with this agency started. However, I got a lot of push back about asking for a revision in the contract. But not from the IPs.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-05-0733 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Joanna Beck Wilkinson: Family Building LawyerThis week we had the amazing honor of speaking with Joanna Beck Wilkinson as we dive in on all things law and surrogacy. She was so informative, transparent, and kindly shared as much information as we could cram into 2 hours! She even answers some questions that we asked, you the listeners, to send in. She is truly amazing and I hope there are more Family Building Lawyers like her out there.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-05-011h 48Stop. Sit. Surrogate.SeedTrustThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Abby Helmuth from SeedTrust. Learning the ins and outs of escrow in surrogacy, the safety and security of funds and why it’s so important for both the intended parents and the surrogate. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-04-2353 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Men Having BabiesThis week we had the wonderful honor of speaking with Ron Poole-Dayan, the founder of Men Having Babies. He explained how and why MHB was created and has grown in the past 10 years. And also how the organization and himself are advocating for surrogacy and LGBTQ fertility rights all around the world!Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-04-161h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.NodalThis week we had the honor of speaking with Brianna from Nodal. Nodal is changing the game for matching in a surrogacy journey. And is being referred to as “The Bumble of surrogacy” by giving surrogates the chance to swipe right first. Tune in to hear how this amazing platform is placing the power of a surrogate’s match directly in the palm of their hands.Also, Brianna was kind enough to share her experience of surrogacy and being a surrogate. And how her journey lead her to where she is today.Send a texth...
2023-04-111h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Triplet Journey RefreshTriplet alert!!! 👶🏼👧🏼👶🏼---Surrogacy Sunday. Today’s episode is a refresh on Ellen’s second surrogacy journey experience. And this one is three times the “fun”. Tune in to hear her take on a triplet pregnancy 😳 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-04-0251 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogate PartnerThis week we got to interview someone who is near and dear to both of our hearts. Ellen’s husband and my father. He gives us his perspective on how he was introduced to surrogacy, his journeys with Ellen through surrogacy, his opinion on his daughter then participating in surrogacy 20 years later, and how he sees surrogacy today. A huge thank you to Michael and all of the surrogate support partners/persons for your love and support. Surrogates would not be able to do this without you. 💕 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-03-2658 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Modernly Ever AfterThis week we had the honor of speaking with Ciara who is a former 3 time surrogate and has founded an agency with her best friend. Modernly Ever After is based in Los Angeles California, but helps IPs as far as the international waters will take them. Ciara shares how MEA started and her journey leading towards it. https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate
2023-03-191h 09Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Mary G’s Completed JourneyThis week we caught up with Mary who we interviewed last October while she was near the end of her first surrogate journey. She gave birth in January to her surrogate baby and is back to tell us how it went and how she is recovering.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-03-1556 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Hello KaydeThis week we had the wonderful honor and pleasure of speaking with Kayde. Her story is as beautiful as her, inside and out. From being a Doula, to donating her eggs, to becoming a surrogate, and now Directory of Surrogacy, Kayde is a wealth of knowledge with such a huge heart to help others grow their families.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-03-1256 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Mexico Surrogacy LawWe had the wonderful honor of speaking with Ana Maria from Mexico Surrogacy Law to learn about all things surrogacy in Mexico. And WOW!!! Legalities, compensations, cost, communication, and so many other things are vastly different compared to the states. We learned so much and can not thank this beautiful woman enough for sharing her knowledge and the way surrogacy is done in Mexico. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-02-191h 03Stop. Sit. Surrogate.We are Dan and Sam’s Surrogacy StoryTune in to hear Samantha Mathews’ surrogacy journey and the ups and downs that came with it. But even with the downs, Sam has been able to turn those right side up and is now using her experience to help the surrogate community. We thank you for all that you are doing for this surrogate community and the bright light you are shining on it. https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate
2023-02-1257 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.IPs and Surrogates Psychology with Andrea BrymanTune in to hear about the psychological part of surrogacy for both IPs and Surrogates. Andrea Bryman from the Bryman Counseling Associates helps demystify the psychological screening and the role psychology plays in surrogacy.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-02-051h 09Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Let’s talk IVFTune in to hear the answers to all your questions! We had the amazing privilege to speak with Dr. Julian Escobar about all things IVF and surrogacy. We were blown away from all the information he shared with us! We definitely learned a lot and so will you! Thank you Dr. Escobar for your time and all that you do to help families grow 💕 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-01-291h 27Stop. Sit. Surrogate.What should you ask an agency?We are talking about the big questions to ask an agency BEFORE you apply. Call and talk to someone before you possibly waste your time filing out an application. These are the biggest questions that we narrowed it down to.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-01-2246 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Mary Jane’s Intended Mother JourneyWe had the wonderful honor of speaking with Mary Jane about her IM journey. You may know a little bit about her from @thebiggestask, but in this episode we dive in to it all. Tune in to hear an IM’s experience with surrogacy and the amazing things she is doing to help the surrogacy community. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-01-151h 31Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Autumn’s StoryWe are starting 2023 off with bang! Autumn has such a huge heart and it definitely comes across when she tells us her story. Autumn’s first journey started when she was just 20 years old! Tune in to hear this sweet and the youngest surrogate we’ve ever met. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2023-01-081h 00Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Ashley’s JourneyTune in to hear about Ashley’s first surrogacy journey and how she was able to take that experience and not only help her IPs, but now is helping hundreds of others. She is 1 half of The Biggest Ask on social media and she kindly explained what that entails and means for everyone involved. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-12-181h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Canadian Fertility ConsultingTune in to hear how surrogacy works in Canada. We cleared up the misconceptions of Canadian surrogacy and dove deep into the way not only healthcare works for surrogates, but also compensation and the law. Thank you so much Leia for going into depth on all things surrogacy in Canada. It was insanely insightful and helpful and a wonderful conversation.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-12-051h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.International Surrogacy CenterTune in to hear about the community and sisterhood International Surrogacy Center has created. We had the honor of speaking with the agency director, Arianna, and surrogate advocate, Lauren to hear how ISC has formed a sisterhood community to support and empower surrogates.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-11-201h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Circle SurrogacyTune in to hear an agency’s point of view about surrogacy. And the way Circle Surrogacy takes care of both the surrogate and the IPs. We talked to the President of Circle Surrogacy, Sam Hyde, and it was truly informative and an amazing experience. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-11-061h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Mary’s Surrogacy StoryTune in to hear how Mary’s current journey is going. This is her first surrogacy and she is due in January. We wish you a healthy and safe delivery Mary!Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-10-2453 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Ellen’s Trip for the Triplets 20th BirthdayTune in to hear Ellen surprise the triplets for their 20th birthday! And we want to say thank you for all your love and support for this podcast. This episode marks the 1 year anniversary for us. We hope this podcast is helping or making a positive difference for surrogacy and the stigma surrounding it.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-09-1138 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Crystal’s StoryTune in to hear not only 1 or even 2, but 3 journeys Crystal has been a part of. Each are vastly different. From the good to the ugly, Crystal’s heart and light still shines as bright as ever! Her stories taught even us so much. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-08-291h 36Stop. Sit. Surrogate.From 2020 to Triplets: A Dad’s Surrogacy JourneyA late-night TV segment lit the spark. What followed was a bold, careful, and deeply human surrogacy journey: two dads navigating the 90s landscape of adoption barriers, a California surrogate who knew her boundaries and her strength, and a medical plan that started with four embryos and turned into three heartbeats. We revisit every pivotal moment—the agency search, the sticker-shock budget, the choice to separate egg donation from the pregnancy, and the courthouse win that put “parent & parent” on the birth certificates.The heart of the story sits in the middle: the ultrasound reveal of triplets, a gut...
2022-08-141h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Lety’s StoryLety is insanely kind and caring and my heart truly goes out to her and her journey. Tune in to hear her first time surrogate journey and the incredible way she handled it and came out of it so positive.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-07-311h 24Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Belonging Without a Blueprint: Identity, Surrogacy, And the Meaning of Family What does it feel like to grow up the only girl among triplet brothers, raised by two dads, born through surrogacy—and to love that story as your own? Madison joins us to share a grounded, generous look at identity, belonging, and the everyday moments that made her family work, from classroom Q&As to a legendary “period party” that turned an awkward milestone into a celebration. We trace her path from early questions in a small Southern town to finding language and confidence as she got older. She talks about the women who helped shape her—Grandma Ga...
2022-07-181h 11Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Terra’s StoryTerra’s journeys were wild, to say the least. But her huge heart and genuine love for helping a couple grow a family shine through the somewhat darkened journey. Tune in to hear her wild wild stories involving a sibling journey. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-07-041h 08Stop. Sit. Surrogate.We Asked for One, the Universe Sent ThreeA single TV segment changed everything. Terry, one of the dads of the triplets Ellen carried nearly two decades ago, shares how a late‑night 2020 feature on surrogacy opened a door he never thought he’d walk through. What follows is a vivid, funny, and deeply human account of choosing an agency that championed gay dads, aligning with a surrogate who wanted to stay involved, and navigating the messy, beautiful realities of IVF, donor selection, and the ultrasound that counted “one… two… three.”We dig into the decisions that matter: how psychology and medical screening protect everyone, why this tea...
2022-06-191h 49Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Amanda’s StoryAmanda’s stories are jam packed with information and advice and scenarios we have yet to hear about. Tune in to hear how journey one turns into a sibling journey during covid, and catching covid while pregnant. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-06-061h 34Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kari’s StoryKari’s story hits a little too close to home for me. But she handles life with such elegance and grace. Her journey wasn’t all butterflies and rainbows but tune in to hear how she handled all the ups and downs. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-05-181h 36Stop. Sit. Surrogate.How a Surrogate, Two Dads, and Three Babies Became One FamilyWhat does it feel like to be “Triplet A” in a family built through surrogacy and two dads? Ben joins us to unpack the moments that shaped him—from a confusing Mother’s Day in grade school to the day his origin story became his favorite icebreaker. Along the way, we revisit the wild odds of a four-embryo transfer resulting in three heartbeats, the high-risk reality of gaining “24 by 24,” and the five NICU weeks that taught everyone patience and presence. The details are vivid and human: milkshakes as a medical strategy, an emergency 32-week C-section while the dads were racing acros...
2022-05-131h 10Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kristal’s StoryNot only was she a surrogate but she’s probably also the woman you purchase all your surrogate goodies from! Tune in to hear Kristal’s story and how she started her surrogate merchandise business. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-04-1959 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.From Surrogate Belly to College Essays: A Triplet’s View on Family, Gay Dads, and Growing Up Across StatesA triplet who calls his surrogate “California mom,” two dads who turned a 15–20% chance into three heartbeats, and a family story strong enough to move across states without losing its center—this conversation has heart, humor, and clarity. We welcome Sebastian, now 19, to reflect on what he knew as a kid, how classmates reacted in early grades versus middle school, and why he still feels pride when he says, “I’m a triplet.” He talks about using surrogacy and identity in college essays, the moment he finally saw a photo of the egg donor, and the small rituals—like “candy breakfast”—t...
2022-04-031h 07Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Chelsea‘s JourneyChelsea’s story taught my mother and myself things we did not know or even hear of. And the way Chelsea speaks you can not only hear her calmness but feel it. Tune in to hear to hear her amazing first story and the beginning of her second. My mother and I feel so very honored to have had her share her story on our podcast. Thank you Chelsea. And we are sending you sticky thoughts 🍍 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-03-221h 45Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogate B’s StoryThis is an anonymous story from a fellow surrogate. We keep her identity private but she shares the good, the bad, and a surrogates worst nightmare. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-03-061h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Taylor’s StoryWe speak to a fellow surrogate friend who’s journey is completely different from ours. She genuinely sweet, caring, kind, and overall humble. She also appears to be a beacon of light that is calming in what can be a challenging journey.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-02-211h 15Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kenedi’s Journey From HellThe bad, the ugly, the worst. Kenedi’s 3rd and final surrogacy journey is a very unique and uncommon situation, however, it is possible. Listen to hear all the crazy absurd things that can happen 🤪Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-02-111h 37Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Ellen’s Journey comes to an endWe talk about Ellen’s last surrogacy journey and she gives her best advice to those looking to join this beautiful community. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-01-241h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kenedi’s 2nd JourneyRound 2!! But this time helping the land down under. 🐨 Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2022-01-1047 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.The TripletsThe mother of this mother daughter duo podcast about all things surrogacy shares her second surrogate journey. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-12-061h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kenedi’s First Surrogate JourneyMy first surrogate journey! One of the best outcomes you can have from surrogacy, a lifelong friendship.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-11-1433 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Ellen’s First Surrogate JourneyThis episode is about Ellen’s first surrogate journey. The good, the bad, and the near death experience. Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-10-3146 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.ContractsThis episode is about surrogacy contracts. What should you request in them? What is already in them? How much do surrogates make? Can you negotiate? We have some information for you.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-10-181h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Agency vs IndependentlyIs an agency or going privately the best choice for you? We explain the experiences we have had with agencies and the story of someone who went privately in hopes to start a conversation and help figure out which is a better fit.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-10-0457 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Ellen’s IntroductionThe mother of this duo, Ellen, is sharing her start on her surrogacy journey and her “why”.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-09-1939 min
Half Crunched Mama DocEp17 CHILDHOOD CANCER - A Mom's JourneyAbby is a Mom of 4 and advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after battling childhood cancer with her twin girls, Kendal Mae & Kenedi. Please join us for an unfiltered conversation about their diagnosis, treatment, guilt, grief and advocacy that has stemmed from this experience.
www.lls.org (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
www.teamintraining.org
abby.breyfogle@lls.org
https://pages.lls.org/tnt/mn/yourway22/ABreyfogle
2021-09-1543 min
Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Kenedi’s IntroductionWelcome to our mother daughter podcast. We hope to help educate and provide any and all information we have on surrogacy. The good and the ugly. This episode is Kenedi’s introduction to surrogacy.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com
2021-09-1230 min