Her Village

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How Thousands of Parents Built Their Families with Stephanie Levich Jul 06, 2023

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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast where Jacqueline gives an exciting update on her surrogacy journey! She then shares her interview with Stephanie Levich, the Founder & President of Family Match Consulting – a world-renowned fertility consulting firm specializing in finding egg donors, sperm donors, and surrogates for her clients (many of which are A-List celebrities, CEOs, and prominent sports and political figures).
Stephanie, the first of her parent’s three adopted children, long carried the desire to help other hopeful parents start their families; a call that intensified when she found herself in the throes of infertility. Ultimately, it was IVF that helped Stephanie achieve her dream of becoming a mother to two children.

Now with over 20 years of experience in the fertility field, Stephanie has helped give the gift of family to more than 3,000 parents and counting. She also recently authored the children’s book From the Start: A Book About Love and Making Familiesas a resource for parents to help educate and celebrate the birth story of every child.

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SEASON 2 PREMIERES JULY 6TH!! Jun 23, 2023

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Hit that follow button so you're ready for the NEW SEASON of Motherhood Intended! Jacqueline shares what you can expect from the podcast and what the Motherhood Intended community is all about it.
Season 2 guests to look forward to...
- IVF Mom, Celebrity Fertility Expert, Author, and Founder of a World-Renowned Fertility Consulting Firm
- IVF Mom spreading awareness of Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
- Mom, Emotional Healing Educator, Meditation Teacher, Retreat Leader, Hypnotherapist, Founder, and Author
- Mom, Founder, Coach, Freelance Expert, and Work-At-Home Mom Enthusiast
- Mom, Co-founder, A High-Performance Coach, and Author
- Mom, Surrogacy Advocate, Founder & President, 3x Gestational Surrogate
... AND MORE!
Jacqueline will also be sharing her and her husband's journey to growing their family with the frozen embryos they created via IVF in 2017 and the help of their amazing surrogate. Stay tuned as their story unfolds.
This new season is stacked with incredible women here to educate, entertain, and support you! It's time to talk all things motherhood beyond the highlight reel...

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Super Mom Semi-Finals, Season 2 Teaser, & Surrogacy Update! Jun 01, 2023

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Vote for Super Mom 2023 and help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! The competition started with over 100,000 moms and is down to 144 women... and Jacqueline is one of them! On June 1st at 9 pm CST only 12 women will head to the finals! She's come this far, let's help Jacqueline take 1st place!!
Please place a Hero Vote (donation) or free vote here: https://thesupermom.org/2023/jacqueline-baird
The competition ends June 8th. Winning the title would mean a 2-page spread in Woman's World Magazine to tell her motherhood story, which would be such a great opportunity for this podcast!! The magazine has over 1.6 million readers. Can you imagine how many more women could be introduced to Motherhood Intended and feel educated, supported, and not alone in their experiences?? Amazing.
In this *bonus episode* Jacqueline gives a little teaser for Season 2, shares some exciting news regarding her journey to having another baby through surrogacy, and more.
We'd love your feedback on Season 1! Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts and you could win a coffee on us.
Want to join like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... we're your people.

If you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, tap this link to learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Your Child's Well-Being: Stress, Social Media, and School with Dr. Deborah Offner May 04, 2023

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Vote for Jacqueline Baird to win the title of Super Mom 2023 and help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! You can vote for FREE daily and/or place a donation vote here: https://thesupermom.org/2023/jacqueline-baird
On the last episode of Season 1, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Deborah Offner, a psychologist and education expert who brings more than two decades of experience in mental health, K-12 and higher education to her work with individuals, families and institutions. She is also the author of the new book, Educators as First Responders: A Teacher’s Guide to Adolescent Development and Mental Health, Grades 6 – 12 which is a comprehensive, hands-on guide for teachers and other educators of students in middle school and high school. Her expert commentary has been featured in outlets such as The Boston Globe, Bustle, SHAPE, Fatherly, and more.

You can connect with Deborah and find her book here!
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Want to join like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... we're your people.
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Hormone University with Ana G. Herrera Apr 27, 2023

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Vote for Jacqueline Baird to win the title of Super Mom 2023 and help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! You can vote for FREE daily and/or make a donation here: https://thesupermom.org/2023/jacqueline-baird
On today's episode, Jacqueline is joined by Ana G. Herrera who is the founder of Hormone University, an educational platform with the mission to improve hormone health through accessible knowledge and to advocate for social impact in our communities. This amazing resource (including hormone friendly products!) bloomed from Ana's personal struggles with endometriosis, chronic pain, and infertility.

You can can connect with Ana and Hormone University on Instagram and Facebook!
Want to join like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... we're your people.
Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram and tag us in your posts to let us know you’re listening. We love to give out free coffee when we get a shoutout :)

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A Mother's Intuition: Karen's Story Apr 20, 2023

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Jacqueline is joined by Karen Hall who is a lactation consultant, dietitian, life coach, and a mother of four grown children. She is also the host of The Hero Within podcast. Listen as Karen shares her motherhood stories, birth experiences, and why you should trust your intuition as a mother.
You can connect with Karen and find her podcast here!
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... we're your people.
Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram and tag us in your posts to let us know you’re listening. We love to give out free coffee when we get a shoutout :)
Wanting more? Subscribe to the podcast for exclusive bonus content!
If you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, tap this link to learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Super Mom + Surrogacy Update + Trying to Conceive Myth or Fact Apr 13, 2023

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Jacqueline is competing for the title of Super Mom 2023 to help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! VOTE FOR HER DAILY HERE! Not only does your vote directly supports a fantastic non-profit, but if Jacqueline takes the title it will also help personally support the Baird family's surrogacy journey, and the growth and success of this podcast.
In today's episode, Jacqueline is joined by her husband Josh! They debunk some misconceptions about conception while playing "Fact or Myth" regarding trying to conceive.
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... you can't go wrong.
Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram and tag us in your posts to let us know you’re listening. We love to give out free coffee when we get a shoutout :)
Wanting more? Subscribe to the podcast for exclusive bonus content!
If you're interested in learning about how you can help give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, tap this link to learn more about becoming a surrogate: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12 (ConceiveAbilities will graciously thank you with up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!)

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Harmony Williams on Finding Fulfillment, Meditation, and Plant Medicine Apr 06, 2023

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Jacqueline is joined by Harmony Williams who is the host of the podcast Life Changing Trips. In this episode, Harmony discusses alternative solutions like plant medicine, breath work, and meditation to connect to your authentic self, work through blocks with your partner, and find more fulfillment in parenting, business and life.
You can connect with Harmony here!
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community. It's completely FREE and we're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel! Vent, get advice, make some mom friends, stay up to date on the podcast... you can't go wrong.
Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram and tag us in your posts to let us know you’re listening. We love to give out free coffee when we get a shoutout :)
Wanting more? Subscribe to the podcast for exclusive bonus content!
If you're interested in learning about how you can help give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, tap this link to learn more about becoming a surrogate: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12 (ConceiveAbilities will graciously thank you with up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!)

Support the show

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Mom Chat + The Chicken Nugget Trap Mar 30, 2023

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Jacqueline's sister Megan is back on the podcast! The babysitter is on duty with the kids and these moms are having themselves a good old fashioned chit chat. Tune in as they talk about things like toddler mood swings, feeding their kids, summer child care, decision fatigue, and the "chicken nugget trap."
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Become a Patron of the podcast for even more content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to two exclusive bonus episodes per month! You can subscribe here: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
After infertility, IVF, miscarriages, a stillborn baby, and so much more (as heard in episodes 1 & 2), Jacqueline and her husband are grateful to be working with a surrogate to grow their family. They only wish the same for anyone else needing this path to parenthood...
ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. If you're interested in learning more about how you can help give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12 (the agency will graciously thank you with up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps)

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Schedules + Clutter + Less is More! Mar 28, 2023

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The Hunger Games, Taylor Swift tickets, or is it just activity sign ups for the kids?! Jacqueline chats about spring break, summer schedules, decluttering our house and minds, and living a life where less is more.
Subscribe to the podcast --> patreon.com/motherhood_intended
Become a Patron of the podcast for even more content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to two exclusive bonus episodes per month!
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
There are so many deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

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