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The Balance DilemmaEpisode 87 Surrogacy Explained: Legal Rights, Costs & Modern Family Building with Expert Lisa Schuman, LCSWFertility and surrogacy expert Lisa Schuman joins TBD for an eye-opening discussion about building families through surrogacy. From understanding New York's recent legalization to navigating six-figure costs and complex psychological screenings, Schuman - who testified before the NY State Judiciary Committee - breaks down what prospective parents need to know. Learn about surrogate matching, state-by-state legal variations, breast milk arrangements, and the real medical requirements behind surrogacy approvals. Whether you're considering surrogacy, work in healthcare, or are curious about modern family building, this episode offers essential insights into this increasingly common path to parenthood. It’s not ju...2025-03-0316 min

The Egg Whisperer ShowMental Health & Emotional Support for Families Going Through Infertility with guest Lisa SchumanI’m so excited to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show with you! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Schuman, a leading therapist, award-winning researcher, and author who specializes in family building, donor conception, and surrogacy. Lisa and I dive deep into the critical role mental health plays in fertility treatments, especially when third-party reproduction, like egg or sperm donation and gestational carriers, is involved. She shares her personal journey and decades of professional expertise, introducing us to The Center for Family Building and its new expert-guided community platform. In...2025-01-2024 min

MILES: Men, Infertility, and Life ExperiencesBuilding Your Family: A Conversation with Lisa Schuman, LCSWThis week's episode was a recording that got away from me and was never released. This was not due to the quality of the conversation with Lisa, but just an error on my part. Lisa Schuman, LCSW, is a leading expert in family building and has helped people around globe build the families of their dreams. She has lectured extensively and has written numerous articles on a variety of family building subjects including LGBTQ, and single parent family building. Ms. Schuman also runs workshops and offers counseling for parents and children who have formed their families through...2025-01-1346 min

The Surrogacy ScoopSurrogacy Research Guide: Finding the Right Match and Navigating Emotions with Lisa Schuman, LCSWOn 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 Episode mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUFwVVgBslkLisa's book, "Building Your Family, The Complete Guide to Donor Conception": https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-the-complete-guide-to-donor-conception/Building Your Family Community Membership: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/Patriot Conceptions is a v...2024-11-0836 min

The Balance DilemmaEpisode 82 Family Building Through Donor Conception and Egg Freezing with Fertility Journey Expert Lisa Schuman, LCSWLisa Schuman, LCSW, founding director of the Center for Family Building, shares invaluable insights about modern fertility treatments and family-building options. Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, Schuman discusses the complex emotional and physical challenges of infertility, which she notes can be as mentally taxing as receiving a cancer diagnosis. She breaks down the evolving landscape of donor conception, including egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation, while emphasizing the importance of proper psychological screening and genetic testing. The conversation delves into critical topics like egg freezing, age considerations for starting a family, and the...2024-10-3035 min

IVF Prep at HealthYouniversityMaking Smart Decisions Despite the Stress of IVF with Lisa Schuman, LCSWIn episode 46 of Health Youniversity, we’re joined by Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in family building through donor conception and surrogacy. Lisa shares her vast experience counselling individuals and couples through the stress of fertility treatment, choosing donors, and navigating the complexities of surrogacy. From understanding the emotional hurdles to making informed decisions about genetics, this conversation is packed with insights on how to build your family while managing stress and ensuring the best possible outcomes.Lisa Schuman, LCSW is an award-winning researcher and the only therapist chosen to...2024-10-1736 min

Building your familyFrom Heartache to Happiness: A Journey with Male Factor Infertility and SpermJoin us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Alex from @pursuingfatherhood to discuss his incredible journey of bonding after male infertility and choosing sperm donation. Alex opens up about his personal story, sharing both the challenges and triumphs he faced on his path to parenthood. In this episode, we dive into: The process of grieving vs. trying to remain positive. How Alex resolved his shock and made peace with male infertility. The role of therapy in helping him make informed decisions when choosing a donor. The benefits Alex and...2024-08-0457 min

Building your familyLearn the facts about stress and infertility with America's top researcherFor those of you who do not work in the fertility field, or if you are new to infertility treatment, you may not be aware that this week's guest is an icon in our industry. People often talk about the research demonstrating that fertility patients can experience the same levels of depression as those diagnosed with cancer, or that stress is a reason for many people dropping out of fertility treatment. These studies were the brainchild of Ali Domar, PhD. She is a health psychologist who has devoted decades to helping people manage their fertility-related stress so...2024-07-2843 min

Building your familyAuthor talks about visibility, books and road to fatherhoodSid Karger is an author transforming our perception of relationships and family through his captivating books. His debut novel, Best Men, was a massive success, and his follow-up, The Bump, is poised to achieve similar acclaim. Through his writing and personal life, Karger vividly portrays the highs and lows of being a gay man in a committed relationship and the journey toward parenthood. His rom-com style and engaging narrative offer relatable and heartwarming experiences for all readers. In this episode, Karger shares his life as an author, his sources of inspiration, and his personal journey. He delves...2024-07-2138 min

Building your familyA long infertility journey to a dream familyJoin us as we share a beautiful journey from a plan to become a single mom to becoming a family of four. This story is about hope, perseverance, and navigating the challenging road of infertility. Our guest, Lauren, made difficult decisions along the way and faced many treatments, including options she had never formally considered. Ultimately, she succeeded in her dream of building a family. From the emotional highs and lows to the moments of triumph, we hope her experience can offer support and inspiration to others facing similar struggles. Subscribe and follow our channel for more p...2024-07-1438 min

Building your familyA fertility story about love and resillenceThe name Candace Wohl may not be widely recognized, but in the world of infertility advocacy, she is a superstar. Candace's journey to building her family was fraught with challenges. Her experiences could easily be mistaken for a plot from a television drama, but her story is all too real. Despite the hardships, she remained steadfast in her determination to create the family she and her husband had always dreamed of. Along the way, Candace learned invaluable lessons about resilience, communication in marriage, navigating conflicting emotions, and being a devoted mother even when life felt overwhelming. Candace...2024-07-0749 min

Building your familyWhat you need to know about lesbian family buildingFamily building for lesbian couples using donor sperm has increased in recent years. However, many couples still struggle with the basic "how-tos." If you've been following me for a while, you know that I love to ease stress, provide factual information, and help people think ahead about their options so they can realize their dreams. Lesbian family building is one of those subjects that needs addressing. In this episode, I break down the basics of what to consider, from starting the process of trying at home with an insemination kit to using IUI or InVoCell and moving...2024-06-3033 min

Building your familyWisdom from the Sharon MomsWhen you meet Brit and Sydney, I am sure you will love them as much as I do. This episode was such a pleasure to record. They are grounded, insightful, altruistic, and funny. In this episode, they will break down issues such as:: Tips for fertility treatment as lesbian moms-to-be How to collaborate on tough issues and recognize each person's strengths in the relationship Stressors faced by people who feel scared to have donor-conceived children How to be positive and grounded, especially when it is easier not to be They also talked about coming out, h...2024-06-2350 min

Building your familyThe top ten fertility and donor conception questions answeredThis week, my co-author, Dr. Leondires, and I are thrilled to answer your Top 10 questions! Since releasing our book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, we've been inundated with inquiries about fertility treatment and third-party reproduction. Many of these questions reflect what we encounter in our daily practices, so we've compiled a top ten list that we hope will be incredibly helpful for you. In this episode: Pre-Insemination Tests: What should you consider before trying home insemination? Post-IUI/IVF Activity: Is it safe to exercise after these procedures? Choosing a Donor...2024-06-1653 min

Building your familyLGBTQ Advocacy Efforts for Equality and AcceptanceWant to make a positive impact on LGBT equality but not sure where to start? In this video, James Black, CEO of Family Equality, will educate us on the difficulties each of us faces on both a micro and macro level. You will be surprised to hear about issues that are not widely publicized but are crucial to our freedoms. These issues affect our loved ones and neighbors, as well as IVF and single parenthood. Fortunately, James will also provide some simple steps we can take to make a difference in the world and in our communities.2024-06-0938 min

Building your familyTwo queer couples unite to have a babyTo kick off Pride, we are airing a special episode. Lauren Brown made her debut on our podcast some time ago when she talked about her family-building journey with her wife Amanda. Since then, she has become a gestational carrier for a lovely couple, Matt and Stephen. Together, they are a winning team! The couples have become very close and consider each other extended family. For those of you who have doubts about surrogacy, watch this episode and you will quickly see how wonderful a surrogacy journey can be. In...2024-06-0249 min

Building your familyEssentials for the at-home insemination successIn this fascinating episode, we sit down with Maureen Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Moisie Baby. Maureen shares her fertility journey and the path to developing the first FDA-cleared intravaginal insemination kit for over-the-counter use. She also delves into why her innovative tools are more effective and better suited for a woman's body, shedding light on the common challenges faced during home insemination. This episode is interesting and inspiring. Enjoy! If you are interested in any of the topics discussed in this episode... Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www...2024-05-2631 min

Building your familySurrogacy and more with Dr. GagoPeople are often confused about why surrogates need certain tests that aren't required for women carrying their own pregnancies. They wonder why surrogates are held to a higher medical standard. Today, Dr. Gago, a fertility expert based in Michigan, will explain everything you need to know about surrogacy and the screening process. Dr. Gago is the ideal person to educate us, especially since Michigan recently became the last state to decriminalize compensated surrogacy. As Dr. Gago will discuss, Michigan's new law incorporates the best surrogacy requirements from across the country. If you've ever wondered about surrogacy screening...2024-05-1941 min

The Egg Whisperer ShowEssential Fertility Care Fundamentals hosted by Lisa Schuman of Building Your Family podcastIn this episode, we’re sharing an interview originally hosted by Lisa Schumann of Building Your Family. In it, they cover Dr. Aimee’s innovative diagnostic methods, including the TUSHY Method for women and the BALLS Method for men. Dr. Aimee shares her journey into fertility treatment, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive diagnosis to avoid unnecessary costs and heartbreaks, and discusses her vision for a more informed path to parenthood. The conversation covers various topics, including the importance of considering the desired family size when planning for parenthood, fertility preservation, and proactive measures for enhancing egg an...2024-05-1732 min

Building your familyHow to manage the fertility roller-coaster as a teamIt's widely recognized that undergoing fertility treatment can be a source of significant stress, impacting not only individuals but also their relationships. Couples often find themselves surprised by the divergent feelings and opinions they encounter during their journey to build a family. This divergence can lead to tension, arguments, and feelings of anger, especially when faced with decisions like sharing information with others, financial considerations, the choice to pause treatment, donor selection, or the decision to continue treatment altogether. In this upcoming episode, I'll delve into this common challenge, exploring why fertility treatment can strain relationships and...2024-05-1215 min

Building your familyIVF doctor shares strategies to help patientsThe TUSHY, BALLS, and ANGEL methods are just a few of the acronyms that Dr. Aime Eyvazzadeh has created to help patients understand the procedures important for them to complete to enable them to understand their diagnosis. In this week's episode, she talks about these procedures, discusses how she counsels patients about various treatments from egg freezing to ovarian aging, and explains why she recommends certain supplements and not others. Dr. Aimee is witty, clever and so compassionate. You will see in this week's episode how much she truly cares for her patients and does h...2024-05-0535 min

Building your familyChoosing Single MotherhoodThis week's guest, Kristin Duncan, shares her thoughts about being a single mom by choice, the difficulties for single women in fertility treatment, and much more. Here are a few of the topics Kristin discusses in this week’s episode: • how important it is to advocate for yourself at your fertility clinic • why being a single mom is not as "difficult" as people think • how remembering that "things change" can be so helpful • not to limit your dreams, even when they do seem insurmountable • disclosure issues • connecting with donor-conceived siblings and other peopl...2024-04-2855 min

Building your familyProtect your family building freedom with RESOLVEIf you have been wondering about what's happening in the political and social landscape in the fertility field, you will appreciate this week's episode. Barb Collura, the CEO of RESOLVE, discusses how our modern society has arrived at a time when science and so many social issues have progressed, except that our reproductive rights may erode further if we do not take action now. At RESOLVE.org, there are many ways to get involved, and Barb has led the charge in making it easy to advocate from your home computer. We need every voice, so listen to th...2024-04-2134 min

Brave & Curious with Dr Lora ShahineEp 67 Third Party Fertility Misconceptions with Center for Family Building Founder, Lisa Schuman, LCSWFor many struggling with infertility, building a family may take more than two people. Egg donation, sperm donation, surrogacy or using a gestational carrier can be a beautiful way to build a family, but the process can be full of many questions and misconceptions along the way. Why do egg and sperm donors donate? Can third-party donors really be anonymous in this age of in-home genetic testing? Should parents be open with their children about their biological origins? If so, when is the right time to share or disclose this? Finally, is it possible a parent won’t b...2024-04-1525 min

Building your familyOpen Egg Donor PioneerThe benefits of disclosing to children about their origins, early and often, is no longer up for debate. We know that children, and their parents, are often curious about their donor, and for medical or emotional reasons, may have an interest in connecting with them at some point in their lives. Typically, people search for their donor on 23 and Me and hope that they will be able to connect with the donor when their child becomes 18. Some donor agreements, however, stipulate that the donor never be contacted. Everie has changed all of that. They have created the f...2024-04-1445 min

Inside Reproductive Health Podcast221 How to Prepare Your Patients for Donor IVF with Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa SchumanHow do you prepare your patients for donor IVF in a way that provides the personalized care they need while setting the right expectations for their future? Dr. Mark Leondires, REI and co-founder of Illume Fertility, tackles this question with Lisa Schuman, licensed clinical social worker and co-author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Tune in as Dr. Leondires & Ms. Schuman discuss: The criteria intended parents should focus on more when searching for donors (And focus on less) What’s reasonable for intended parents to expect from the...2024-04-1450 min

Building your familyHow Colton Underwood turned his life around and couldn't be happierYou may know Colton Underwood as a football player or the reality TV star from The Bachelor, or from his Netflix special when he told the world that he could no longer hide and came out as a gay man. The Colton Underwood you will meet on this week's episode is a warm, gentle man who has finally found himself, real love, and cannot wait to be a father. If these hurdles weren't enough, he also struggled with male factor infertility. Colton has become more accustomed to talking about the struggle of coming out and how happy he...2024-04-0738 min

Brave & Curious with Dr Lora ShahineEp 65 Busting Fertility Myths with Lisa Schuman, LCSWThere are many fertility misconceptions, but when you’re trying to conceive, it is tough to tell the truth from the myths. What really will help you get pregnant? Stay pregnant? And have a healthy baby? Your friends can be convinced that certain positions helped them. Instagram can make you feel you are to blame for your miscarriage. In this episode, first shared on Lisa Schuman’s podcast, Building Your Family, Dr. Lora Shahine and host Lisa debunk some common fertility myths. You’ll finish this valuable episode kn...2024-04-0124 min

Building your familyGetting pregnant over 40 is what these doctors specialize inIn this podcast, we frequently delve into the realm of third-party reproduction. However, today we're taking a fresh perspective on the pregnancy journey. Donor conception isn't the perfect fit for everyone, and for some, it simply isn't an option. So, let's explore an alternative approach. Meet Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad, partners at the Center for Human Reproduction in New York. Their focus over the years has gravitated towards women categorized as having an "advanced maternal age". In this episode, they generously share insights into the strategies that have brought success to their patients. What's...2024-03-3151 min

Building your familyDisclosing to donor-conceived children can be difficultThe good news is that we've discovered that disclosing early and regularly is most beneficial. Moreover, it's never too early nor too late to disclose. However, if you browse online comments about late disclosure, you'd doubt the validity of the latter statement. Those who struggle with early disclosure often face ridicule online, exacerbating feelings of guilt, sadness, and anxiety, making it even more challenging to disclose. This week, I delve into this issue. Many individuals find it hard to disclose for various reasons. It's essential for them to recognize that feeling uncomfortable when using someone else's genetics...2024-03-2417 min

The Fertility Conversations PodcastBuilding Your Family with Lisa SchumanThis podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 7 of this season. . In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Schuman. Lisa , LCSW is the founding Director of The Center for Family Building, a comprehensive on-line program offering assessments, education and counseling for people...2024-03-221h 07

Building your familyFertility myths busted with Dr. Lora ShahineDr. Shahine and I agree that there is so much misinformation on the internet. We also agree that the fertility journey is lonely and that people need support. So, we decided to team up and create a double podcast and bust some myths! Yes, you will get support and clarity on both of our channels. Among other things, we will discuss: • Sex positions and getting pregnant • Stress and infertility • Disclosure to donor-conceived children • What to share with your fertility doctor (spoiler alert-everything!) I think you will find this week's episode useful a...2024-03-1753 min

Building your familySingle motherhood can be greatHave you ever imagined what goes on inside the head, and home, of a single mother by choice? I have! I have talked to many of the people I see about how they chose their donor, how they decided to close the door on a partner (at least for now), what worried them, and how they do it all! In this week's episode you will meet Lesley Bogad. She is a professor and has dedicated a lot of time to deciding how she would manage all of these issues and more, and some of the answers she sh...2024-03-1047 min

Building your familyPodcast host shares conception and parenting adviceComedian, actress, author, and podcast host, Robin Hopkins, joins us this week to talk about her journey and parenting advice. Her struggles with her donor choice took her across the country and to other countries, her discomfort with donor conception turned into love and gratitude and her fears and concerns were all resolved. She now parents her two children with the values she holds dear and the lessons she has learned through her journey to be a mom with her wife. Robin is funny and insightful and helps us understand issues like disclosure to donor-conceived children, ways t...2024-03-0345 min

Building your family3 Tips To Manage Stress During Fertility TreatmentIn a previous episode, I discuss a wide range of fertility tips. This week, I wanted to give you some ideas that can help you get through treatment. After decades in the field of fertility, I have found that there are helpful ideas to consider, and actions to take, to make the journey better and easier. The three tips presented in this video are a few of the ideas that people don't typically think about, so I wanted to share them all with you, with the hope that they will help you too. I hope you...2024-02-2522 min

Donor Egg Support Conversations47. How to choose a donor and build your family with Lisa SchumanSend us a textIn this episode, we have a deep discussion with Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in donor conception and surrogacy.Lisa, an author and host of the 'Building Your Family' podcast, touches upon her journey to parenthood, her experiences in the fertility field, and her passion for educating people about the process.We discuss the importance of open conversations about donor conception, tips to cope with the emotional challenges, and the significance of genetic screening. Lisa also talks about the importance of understanding one's own...2024-02-2040 min

Building your familyGay Dad To Be Finds FamilyJoseph Tito is a Canadian influencer and author of the dad diaries. He is a happy married man and the father of two beautiful twin girls. But life was not always this way. While going through a breakup, Joseph pursued donor conception and surrogacy alone in a foreign country. He had no idea how his story would end, but he had no other choice. He did not have the funds to pursue a surrogacy journey in the US or Canada, his home country, so he took his chances and almost did not make it back home. M...2024-02-1845 min

Building your familyOprah’s choice filmmaker shares insightsOprah’s film pick, Eggs Over Easy, was directed by this week's guest, Chiquita Lockely, who is a ray of sunshine and hope. She has created a platform for fertility treatment for women of color and has been a leader in advocacy and support in her community. In this episode, Chiquita dove into big issues like inequality for people of color, why black men are reluctant to donate their sperm, cultural issues that the black community faces around therapy, fertility, and more. She hopes to continue to help educate and inspire the black community to get...2024-02-1145 min

Building your familySurrogacy part 2: What you need to know about the legal and practical aspects of the process.I hope you enjoyed part one of this two-part series on surrogacy. If you have not yet seen part one, I urge you to watch it. It is full of useful information to help you have the best relationship with your surrogate. This is important for you, and for your surrogate, but it's also important to be able to have a beautiful journey that you can document for your future child to treasure forever. For more information on chronicling your journey, please take a look at My Lifebook at ( https://familybuilding.net/product/). This week’s focus is t...2024-02-0429 min

Building your familySurogacy Part 1: How to have a good relationshipFor two consecutive weeks, I will be talking about surrogacy. This first episode will cover some ways to optimize your relationship with your gestational carrier. This is incredibly important. It is important for all involved to have a meaningful journey, and those positive experiences can be documented and used as part of your child’s narrative (for more information see My Lifebook https://familybuilding.net/product/), Last, if something goes wrong (and hopefully it won’t), everyone will have the tools in place to make decisions together more productively. If you, or someone you care for, is consider...2024-01-2820 min

Building your familyGood Egg filmmaker finds purposeNicole Gomez Fisher is the writer, director and producer of the feature film “Sleeping with the Fishes” and “The Good Egg” which was inspired by her fertility journey and decision to use donor eggs to build her family. Her films have been featured on HBO and are available on Amazon Prime Video. Nicole has also acted and worked on many other films and television shows, but her favorite role, by far, is mom. In this week’s podcast you will hear about her many struggles and circuitous pathway to parenthood. Sharing her feelings on social media has be...2024-01-2141 min

Building your familyToday Show Chloe Melas fertility journeyChloe Melas is a reporter for the Today Show, an author, and an advocate. In this episode you will hear about all of her incredible pursuits and most of all, her infertility journey, which led to her two beautiful boys. After much heartache, Chloe decided to open up about her experiences to People magazine, CNN and now to us. Chloe recounts her treatment failures, marital struggles and battle with feelings of depression and anxiety. She has now decided to become an advocate for progress and spreading good information so more people can receive the assistance they need and...2024-01-1431 min

Building your familyTara Lipinski shares her heart and her storyThe gold medalist joins us on the show to share her difficulties through her five year journey to have a baby, including all of the losses and treatments she endured. Tara reflects on how the attributes that made her an international superstar also made fertility treatment more difficult, how she and her husband Todd, struggled with their different perspectives and through their hurts, developed a greater closeness. She opens up about her fears of pregnancy and loss and how her experiences have changed her life forever. This journey led Tara and her husband to create their podcast, ca...2024-01-0747 min

Building your familySecrecy vs PrivacyMost of us know that if you used a third party to help you build your family, or if you are adopting, it is essential to share this with your child. We also know that "early and often" works best for the children and the parents. Talking to your child early and often helps your child integrate their sense of who they are from the beginning. It has also been shown to help children have better relationships with their parents and to have a positive impact on their teen years. When we practice things, we get...2023-12-3116 min

Geriatric MamasBuilding Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode...2023-12-2849 min

Building your familyDonor conceived advocate shares problems and solutionsPeter Boni was donor conceived long before 23 and Me was even an idea. So you can imagine how difficult it was, especially when there was even more shame around donor conception, to come to terms with it and then search for genetic relatives. As with most people, there were other issues in his life that made making peace with being donor conceived even more difficult. Peter has written a book about his experiences and has become an advocate of rights for the donor conceived community. In this episode, he will share his journey to discovery. Pete...2023-12-2438 min

Building your familyNutrition and Acupuncture: how to support a pregnancyIf you have been up and down the fertility roller-coaster, you have spent a great deal of time, effort and money trying to have a baby, but have likely had little time to think about the pregnancy. Or, if you are like me, you may feel too nervous to think about the pregnancy for fear of jinxing it or setting yourself up for possible disappointment. However, at some point, you need to turn your thoughts to the pregnancy. Whether you are getting pregnant, or working with someone who will be carrying the pregnancy for you, t...2023-12-1744 min

Building your familyCamille Guaty’s fertility journey part 2I hope you were able to watch or listen to Camille Guaty's interview last week. She is an American film and television actress, and can currently be seen on the HBO Max series, Duster. In this first part of the interview, we learned about her infertility discovery, the struggle to keep it secret, juggling life and work on the set, suffering inside, and ultimately coming to terms with the idea of donor conception and more. In the second episode you will learn how Camille navigated treatment and the donor conception process, which was not simple. You...2023-12-1029 min

Building your familyCamille Guaty’s fertility journeyCamille Guaty-Kaye is an American film and television actress, and can currently be seen on the HBO Max series, Duster. By far, Camille’s favorite role is being a Mom. Unfortunately, this was the most difficult part for her to get. In this two-part interview, we explore Camille’s fertility journey, preconceived thoughts about her cultural background, her fears about donor conception, the rollercoaster of treatment, and her determination to get pregnant. This is such an inspiring and heartfelt episode. Camille generously shares her life struggles, and reveals experiences that many have, but rarely discuss. S...2023-12-0329 min

Building your familyCultural and racial obstaclesDr. Loree Johnson is a mental health professional, a former fertility patient, and an advocate for visibility, representation and for helping people who want to have a child have an easier journey. After her own experience of fertility treatments, losses, and nearly deciding to live child free, Loree decided to help others for whom getting and staying pregnant is not easy. As a black woman, she understands the cultural pressure to be fertile, the reality of struggling to have a child when your career or lack of a partner has left you with "old eggs", t...2023-11-2640 min

Building your familyShe loves being an open donorMegan was a fertility nurse who works for an egg donor agency, and...is a donor! On this podcast, Megan shares her experience as a fertility nurse. She understands, first hand, how painful the process of moving to donor conception can be, and talks about how she doesn't want her recipients to feel any pressure. At the same time, she is keenly aware of the importance of openness and is glad to be in touch with future offspring if they desire. Megan may sound too good to believe, but through my experience creating a...2023-11-1943 min

Building your familyThe Guide to Donor ConceptionMy book is finally here! After decades of personal and professional experience, I have created a book to help you have an easier journey to parenthood. My hope is that the book will make the path to parenthood easier, provide you with easy to digest medical and genetic information and provide you with helpful tools to talk to your children about their origins and reduce your stress. I wish I had a book like this when I was trying to build my family. My hope is it serves you well and feel free to reach out to me anytime.2023-11-1407 min

Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesBuilding Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception by Leondires, Lisa SchumanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/676749to listen full audiobooks. Title: Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception Author: Leondires, Lisa Schuman Narrator: Leondires, Lisa Schuman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 10 minutes Release date: November 14, 2023 Genres: Disorders & Diseases Publisher's Summary: Building Your Family is the first all-inclusive guide by experts to cover both the medical and emotional aspects of becoming a parent through donor conception. Once shrouded in secrecy, the modern family, built with the assistance of gamete (egg or sperm) donation, is coming out of the shadows. As more people see friends, family members and celebrities use...2023-11-147h 10

Building your familyStress reduction techniques for family buildingIn this episode, you will get a sneak peek into a part of my book that is helpful for everyone, stress reduction. At the end of my upcoming book, Building Your Family, The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, I share helpful ways to think about stress reduction. You can pre-order the book here, https://a.co/d/eAWe35c, Family building is often difficult, especially when you need assistance. Reducing your stress is the best way to reach clarity on the decisions you'll need to make, manage the rollercoaster of the process, and the accompanying emo...2023-11-1224 min

Building your familyI was a single mom by choiceKat Curtin is the incoming President for Single Mother's By Choice. She has big shoes to fill, but she will fill those shoes perfectly because Kat understands the journey personally and professionally. She runs a coaching practice, and has been a member of Single Mother's by Choice for years. In her own life, she has undergone every kind of treatment you can imagine, including surrogacy and donor conception. She has suffered through loss and has had to work multiple jobs to pay for her treatment. Now she is the happy mom of a beautiful little girl. Why do...2023-11-0540 min

Building your familyGenetic counselor helps you be your own advocateAmber Gamma is the lead genetic counselor for IVI RMA and the incoming Chair for the Genetics Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is the perfect person to tell us how to understand genetics when using donor conception to have a child. There is so much to know, and so much you can do to increase the odds of having a healthy child. Amber walks us through many issues to consider when using donor conception to build your family. Here are a few: • What to do when your clinic does not have...2023-10-2940 min

Building your familyA close look into donor screening before testingI have known Dee Svedberg for decades, so I can tell you that she's smart, thoughtful, and truly cares about the well-being of each patient and donor. She attends industry meetings, even when she doesn't need to go, and always tries to make the donor conception experience better for the donor and recipient while also maintaining FDA and ASRM guidelines and requirements. Not an easy feat. That is why I thought she'd be a perfect guest for the show. If you are considering donor conception, it's important to go to a reliable source. The process necessitates that th...2023-10-2239 min

Building your familyEmbryo donor and embryo donation advocate shares her storyJen Vesbit was a guest on the show previously to discuss Empower with Moxi. Empower is comprised of a group of three women who have all been embryo donors or have donated embryos themselves. They decided years ago that in addition to their families and current jobs, they wanted to help others build their families with the assistance of embryo donation. From the time I met them years ago at the annual conference for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, I knew they were going to do great things, and they have. In addition to their support prog...2023-10-1545 min

Building your familyThe Importance of Psychological ScreeningAnother podcast about psychological screening? Yes. Why? Because I want you to be fully informed. In a previous episode, we spoke about psychological testing. We have also met with reproductive endocronologists, and will soon meet with a genetics counselor, so we have covered a lot of donor screening basics. But since mental health is so important and we have never reviewed the whole psychological sceening process, I don't feel you have the whole picture, and you deserve the whole picture so you can make informed choices. As you may have seen, there have been several cases...2023-10-0820 min

Building your familyHurt and healing with the Donor Conceived QueenThis week, Stef Koza, also known as The Donor Conceived Queen, on Instagram, shares her difficult story. On our podcast we feature a lot of uplifting stories. This is not one of those stories, but it is a good story to tell because Stef shows us how secrets, untruths and the refusal to support a child can lead to significant pain. Stef has had many traumatic experiences, including sexual assault, and yet she has managed to build a life for herself and her family. She now speaks out about assault, family struggles and donor conception dis...2023-10-0135 min

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Building your familyMs. England and egg donorCharlotte Holmes is a yoga instructor, former model, Ms. England, and…. an egg donor! She donated in the UK, no less, where there is no significant compensation. Donors are compensated for basic expenses only. But this lovely person has a beautiful story to share. She donated to help a couple or individual have children because she never wanted children of her own. And that’s not all. Charlotte wanted to heal her feelings about not giving great grandchildren to her grandmother (who has now passed) and to give back to the world, since she will not be doing s...2023-09-2437 min

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Building your familyDonor Conceived Person feels great about her family and discoveryAnna is a lawyer, a bioethicist, and a donor conceived person. In this episode, she shares how these different roles and her Jewish identity, and current perspectives are all intertwined in how she perceives her origins as well as how she feels about her family, her donor and her donor siblings. Anna discusses the bioethics concept of retrospective moral judgment and what it means to her personally. She also talks about other donor conceived people and donor recipients she has spoken with, and what she shares with them. Anna is thoughtful, and has a very warm...2023-09-1752 min

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Building your familyDr. Brauer helps patients by starting with the end in mind.In this weeks podcast, Dr. Anate Brauer shows us how she helps her patients by having them focus on their end goal, and then working their way backwards. She understands how difficult the fertility process can be, and how often people become confused or stressed, and may not think through all of their family building goals on their first appointment. That's why Dr. Brauer helps people by having them begin by visualizing their future family. This is only one of the insightful ideas you will hear Dr. Brauer share in this episode. As the IVF Director at Sha...2023-09-1030 min

Building your familyChoosing your donor, or are you fighting reality?Before you move ahead with your donor conception process, I'd like you to consider the things that I discuss in this solo episode. I rarely create solo episodes, but when I do, you should know that they are particularly important. You may think, “I have heard it all”, and maybe you have, but maybe you haven’t, so why not just take a few minutes to listen to my latest podcast and consider some of the issues that I discuss. If you are in love with your donor, or you feel very fragile right now, you may want to...2023-09-0319 min

Building your familyLGBTQIA+ and international law expert shares legal and personal insightsWe may not think about it often, but as more people pursue donor conception and surrogacy, the greater the need for qualified lawyers with experience with these complicated contracts. My guest today, Richard Vaughn, Esq., has been practicing for decades and has seen all of the changes in law that relate to reproductive medicine. Richard has tremendous insight into the social and emotional issues too. That is because he has been there. He and his husband are proud parents of two boys. Having been through surrogacy and donor conception himself, he has learned the value of...2023-08-2736 min

Building your familyHappy Donor Conceived Child Shares Her StoryToday, I am pleased to introduce you to a lovely young Danish woman named Emma Groenbaek. She's on our show to share her experience of being donor conceived. I know a lot of you are curious about how children feel growing up being donor conceived, how they go through life’s ups and downs, and if being donor conceived affects their normal developmental milestones. If you are like most of the people I see in my practice, you may also be curious about the relationship a donor conceived child has with their parents. I...2023-08-2041 min

Building your familyThe Two Mom Browns work everything out togetherThis week my guest provided a beautiful example of how to tolerate homophobia and racism, and instead of getting derailed, educate others and keep pursuing your dream. It's remarkable. Listen to the way they use solidarity as a key to this success. That make sense. We know that isolation can lead to depression and increase the risks of medical issues like diabetes and heart disease. We also know that building community and letting your voice be heard is the best way to shore up support for equality and justice. We need to be...2023-08-1344 min

Building your familyInsightful research about donor sibling relationships with Rosanna HertzIf you are considering donor conception, have donor conceived children, or you care for a donor conceived person, this episode is for you! My guest this week is Rosanna Hertz, the co-author of the book, Random Families: Genetic Strangers, Sperm Donor Siblings and the Creation of New Kin. In this episode, we discuss her research with donor conceived people and their genetic and legal relatives. She explores topics such as: -what it means to have genetic relatives and how feelings can change over time -how children's ages have can affect what type...2023-08-0635 min

Building your familyLGBTQIA+ Resource Pioneer: Mombian.Dana, and her partner Helen, started their family building journey three decades ago, when building a family as a lesbian couple was even more difficult than it is now. You will be amazed to hear about their journey and the lengths they had to go through to have a child. Fortunately, they were focused on their goals and values and Helen supported Dana in her part time hobby which is now largest queer family resource hub I know of. Their story, and Dana’s organization, Mombian, is a wonderful and inspirational example of how, even when obstacl...2023-07-3035 min

Building your familyLower cost , successful treatment from the Fertility Fairy GodmotherWhat happens when two experienced fertility medical professionals are nearing retirement but are constantly distressed by the cost of fertility treatment? The answer: open your own clinic and find a way to make fertility treatment cost effective for everyone. In this episode, you will learn about this and how Dr. Karen Hammond and Dr. Nicholas Cataldo have similar success rates to conventional IVF clinics and help their patients save money on treatment. Hard to believe, I know, but it is true. What’s more, they are caring, sensitive and thoughtful about each patient's journey. This is a fascinating episode, and not...2023-07-2333 min

Building your familyUnderstanding how the lab works with Dr. GoToday you are in for a treat that you won’t find anywhere else. In this week’s episode, Dr. Kathryn Go will give us a little show-and-tell. So, if you are able to also watch it on YouTube, I would recommend it. She will show you the instruments she uses and things that people who don’t work in a clinic, don’t typically see. Even if you are familiar with IVF, there is nothing like someone taking you step by step through the process, hearing what embryologists think about and seeing the instruments they use. In...2023-07-1639 min

Building your familyListen to your gut with Jarret ZafranThere are some things we share on the podcast that are objective. As a researcher, I have tremendous regard for focusing on what is proven and making well educated choices. As a therapist, I also understand that choosing a donor is a very personal, and often emotionally charged experience. Even the most academically oriented people I see often make decisions based on emotion. There is no right and wrong here. What's most important is that you are educated about your options, and then make a choice that's right for you. In this episode, you will meet...2023-07-0934 min

Building your familyDr. Forman talks about genetic decision makingAdvances in medicine have improved success rates and the opportunity to have the healthiest child possible. Yet, the alphabet soup of terms for genetic testing can be confusing to decipher. Then add donor conception to the mix, and most people are left feeling bewildered and nervous, wondering if they are making the right choices. In this episode, Dr. Eric Forman will break down genetic testing and help you understand how it works, how it has changed over time, and what you need to know about genetic testing and donor conception. If you...2023-07-0240 min

Building your familyLesbian family building-twiceChristina Bailey (babybaileymamadrama on Instagram) joins us with her partner, Heather for this great episode on almost every family building subject you can imagine. Christina takes us through family decision making as a lesbian woman, getting married, having children, getting divorced, struggles over remaining embryos, pursuing single motherhood, finding love again and more babies! It is an amazing story. If you are going through any of these experiences, you will gain a lot hearing from someone who has been through it all. And they still have time to educate us all through social media and...2023-06-2544 min

Divorce DialoguesWhat You Need to Know About Family Building Via Surrogacy with Lisa SchumanAs society evolves, the landscape of what a family looks like and who can be parents is changing, too. More and more single people, same-sex couples, transgender individuals and people with medical issues are building families by way of surrogacy or adoption. So, what do those of us who are considering surrogacy need to think about before we start the process? Lisa Schuman is the licensed clinical social worker behind The Center for Family Building, an organization working to make the journey to parenthood easier. She also serves as the Director of Mental Health Services for Reproductive Medicine Associates of...2021-02-2624 min

The RFP Success ShowDeveloping RFP Systems that Unseat Incumbents & Win Contracts – with Amy Schuman of Myers and Stauffer - EP001How does Amy Schuman’s RFP team unseat incumbents to land an impressive 70% of the contracts they ship? And how have they kept that winning percentage consistent over the past 20 years, even as the firm—and its number of proposals—has grown exponentially? Amy is the National Marketing Director for Myers and Stauffer, a national public accounting firm that specializes in consulting, data management and analysis services for state and federal agencies managing government-sponsored healthcare programs. She has more than 25 years of experience in professional services marketing for the accounting, architecture and education industries, and she is an RFP...2018-07-1623 min

Touched by PrayerNelson Schuman - Love Conquers AllThe Beatles wrote the song "All You Need Is Love". The lyrics proclaim that love can right the wrongs and undo what's been done. This song claims that with love, everything is subject to change. As believers we quote the verse in John 3:16 "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” That verse is a game-changer and it shows just how powerful love can be! My guest is Nelson Schuman, he is an author an...2017-02-151h 03