The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

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My Flaming Trans-Lesbian Dad Aug 28, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 EP7 | Bethany Grace Howe transitioned at the age of 47, after seeing an image of Kaitlyn Jenner on the cover of a magazine and realizing that she too, was trans. Suddenly and somewhat out of the blue, Bethany's true identity was painfully clear, and hiding it was not an option. Now she and her 13-year-old daughter Nola are here to talk about their experience as a family together.

"Bravery is running into a burning building. I ran out of it." Bethany

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Can Trans Men Freeze Their Eggs? Aug 21, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 EP7 | To live as his authentic self in his native Transylvania, Stefan would have been forced into bottom surgery and a hysterectomy, rendering him sterile. So like most trans guys in his country, he got his testosterone on the black market and lived on the DL. Now he lives in the US with his wife, and while the country is not nearly as inclusive as he was led to believe, he at least has had the opportunity to begin the family-building process with his wife. After nearly a decade on testosterone, Stefan recently froze his eggs. He wanted to share his story in the hopes of opening up new possibilities for others like him and to challenge commonly held beliefs about the impact of testosterone on fertility.

"If you want to change your name to match your gender, you have to sue the government and go through a medical panel. And you have to have bottom surgery and a hysterectomy and remove your ovaries. That is required for you to change your name." Stefan From Transylvania

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2 Daddies 2 Many Options Aug 17, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 E6 BONUS | Michael and Matt have been in the process of creating their 2-dad family for quite some time and they're chronicling that process on their new podcast "Who's Your Daddy." They sat down with Jaimie to explore their path from an initial foster-to-adopt plan to the world of surrogacy with an egg donor, and how they’ve tackled the many difficult decisions that go along with it: Should they work with an agency or pursue an independent route? How far are they willing to travel for their surrogate? How will they navigate the emotional implications if one of them ends up without a biological connection when they both really want one? How will they afford this? And WHO on earth will their surrogate be? So many questions, so many decisions to make, and they’re still very much on this rollercoaster we call queer family building.

“We ended up with 4 embryo’s on my end and 1 on Michael’s end. We’re hoping to each have a biological child but you can’t control nature.” Matt

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A Healing Trans Pregnancy Aug 14, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 Ep 5 | TW: This episode covers sensitive topics including sexual abuse, self-harm, and addiction. Please proceed with caution and consider your emotional well-being before listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, please seek help from a trusted professional or support organization. Your mental health matters.

Danny tells us how falling pregnant while in the throws of addiction turned out to be the catalyst for an ultimate transformation; becoming a sober and healed parent to 2-year-old Wilder, proving that sometimes life's most unexpected twists lead to the most profound blessings. We also explore Danny's journey towards self-realization as a transmasculine non-binary individual and the reasons behind Danny's mission to redefine masculinity.

"I relapsed in my sex addiction, and I ended up with the biggest blessing of my entire life, unexpectedly" Danny

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The "A" In LGBTQIA Aug 07, 2023

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Digging deep into the "A" in LGBTQI"A". Aline Mayard is a single parent who happens to be asexual, aromantic, and nonbinary. They also host the Tribeca Award Winning podcast, "Free From Desire: Asexual In The City Of Love." Aline talks about their difficult path to accepting their Ace and Aro identity, challenges us to rethink what intimacy is, and to question why we're so obsessed with sex as a society.

"I don't see myself in a romantic or a sexual relationship, but there are other, what I call, physical relationships." Aline

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Embracing Her Daughter's Gender Jul 31, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 Ep 3 | Kate Brooks is the author of "Transister, Raising Twins In A Gender-Bending World," an affirming and honest account of her young daughter's transition. Kate gives us a candid, straight, cis-gendered mother's perspective on what it was like for her to go from having what she thought were twin "boys" to ultimately having a son and a daughter who are both happy, healthy, kind - and thankfully, alive. This family's journey is one of discovery, celebration, and love.

"He said to me, "Mama, when I was in your tummy, it was a mistake. I was supposed to come out a girl." Kate Brooks

"In order to be counted you have to be part of the conversation, or it's like you don't exist." Kate Brooks

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Celebrating What DeSantis Fears Jul 24, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 Ep 2 | Peggy Gillespie is the co-director of Family Diversity Projects, a non-profit that has created 10 different photo/text exhibits celebrating underrepresented folks over the years, the author of Authentic Selves, a mom to a nonbinary kiddo, and a self-described queer hippie from the 60s. When we tell you that this changemaker has been pushing boundaries and making a difference her whole life, we're not kidding.

"A child should wear what they feel comfortable in." Peggy Gillespie

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The Unexpected Journey to Pregnancy Jul 17, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast | S13 Ep 1 | Lamalani and Laracarina 100% knew they didn’t want kids- until Lamalani came home one day and changed her mind. What followed was a wild fertility journey during Covid that included a tumor surgery, a difficult donor search, RIVF, IVF, a pregnancy that lasted way too long, a difficult birth, and a random and altruistic decision to pay it forward and do it all again as a surrogate for their gay male friends.

"The donor search is such a bizarre experience." Laracarina

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What Does Pride Mean To You? Jul 10, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 13 | What does Pride mean to you? Because we are all unique individuals, Pride means something different to each of us, so for this special PRIDE EXTRAVAGANZA Grand Finale, we've gathered a little medley of responses to this question from all of our Extravaganza guests. These answers will give you all the feels, y'all. Let them serve as a reminder that LOVE is LOVE, YOU are loved, and PRIDE is EVERY DAY. Happy Pride to all.

“I think of Pride like rays of sunshine. Pride is being a light, not only for yourself but also for other people who may be in the dark. It’s being a voice for others, and standing up in your truth to make it easier for somebody after you to do the same.” Alec Mazelin

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Spreading Love and Light with The Vaughn-Trainors Jul 06, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 12 | Eric and Tony Vaughn-Trainor’s (aka @mrvaughntrainor) path to becoming a family of four was marked by a challenging adoption journey and failed connections, leading them to switch to surrogacy. Through sharing their struggles on social media, they eventually found a surrogate who helped bring their twin daughters into the world, despite facing further hardships during the pregnancy and a long NICU stay. Their inspiring story showcases the resilience and dedication of LGBTQ individuals in building and parenting our families and is a testament to the intentionality and determination that goes into every journey. “We wanted to be a mirror for anybody out there who aspires to have the family of their dreams, the life of their dreams… because we didn’t have a mirror. You can have it. You just might have to jump through some hurdles to get there.” Eric Vaughn-Trainor If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month! A special thanks to all of our sponsors for The Pride Extravaganza! Mosie Baby (code: family), Fairfax Surrogacy, Cryobank America, Mombian, Family Equality, The Center for Family Building, The Gender Cool Project, The National LGBTQ Task Force, and our Patreon supporters! Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube! thequeerfamilypodcast.com / thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato. We want to hear from you! Email us at thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com Buy our merch here. Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here. Follow The Vaughn-Trainors
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