The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

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Claire Gets Pregnant Jul 03, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 11 | Claire Wasserman (aka @clairegetspaid) sat down with Jaimie while in the midst of her queer family-building journey and spoke candidly about coming out after a straight marriage, finding true love, discovering her feminist side, and embarking on the roller coaster of queer baby-making with her wife. They delve into the details of her recent sperm donor search, the inseminations, the costs involved, and the fears that arise with this unpredictable path to parenthood.

As an educator and author, Claire is passionate about helping women earn more and live better, and she leverages her platform and global community, Ladies Get Paid, to achieve that goal. Additionally, she shares her personal journey in real-time with her followers, from getting straight divorced to getting gay married, and to now embarking on the exciting journey of becoming a queer mama. Claire is living her truth, being visible, and making a difference.

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“This is friggin’ expensive. You can’t just get knocked up. You have to buy sperm, you have to pay for the insemination. The costs involved are not cool.” Claire Wasserman

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When Serendipity Meets Surrogacy with The McHusbands Jun 29, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 10 | Erik and Adam (aka the @mchusbands) shifted their family-building plan from adoption to surrogacy when their sister-in-law offered to carry for them. In another turn of good fortune, their best friend selflessly agreed to be their egg donor, and their twin baby girls were created. Realizing the lack of representation for gay dads like themselves in the realm of family building, Erik and Adam embarked on a mission to document their journey on social media. Little did they know that their decision to share their story would significantly impact countless others seeking guidance and support.

Fast forward seven years and Erik and Adam remain dedicated to their visibility, proudly showcasing the extraordinary joys and challenges of being a two-dad family, defying stereotypes, and shattering misconceptions along the way.

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“It was all kept in the family. We had our best friend as our egg donor and our sister-in-law was our surrogate ” Adam McEwen

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Jewish, Queer and Fabulous with The Sharon Moms Jun 26, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 9 |Brit and Sydney Sharon (aka @thesharonmoms) share their inspiring journey as Jewish queer moms who built their family through IUI and reciprocal IVF. They also reveal a surprising discovery about Sydney's dad being a sperm donor in his youth, leading them to connect with six donor siblings. The couple discusses the profound impact of their Jewish faith and the joy they experienced in establishing relationships with their newfound biological siblings. Through their story, they serve as a shining example of the beauty and strength of queer families when faced with minimal complications. Using their platform, Brit and Sydney aim to increase visibility, challenge misconceptions about biological connections in families, redefine womanhood, and redefine traditional roles and rituals within marriage.

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"We definitely need to be safe, and now that we have kids we take it even further. We need to make sure that we're all safe. We're not just a same sex couple, we're a same sex Jewish couple, and the antisemitism that's been on the rise these last couple of years is scary." Sydney Sharon

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The Real Dads of New York: The Stereotype Busters Jun 22, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 8 |Richard and Carlos, (aka @therealdadsofnewyork) are proud black, Jamaican dads who built their family through adoption and foster-to-adopt. Through their active presence on social media, they have become a beacon of visibility, addressing the lack of representation they experienced growing up. Their powerful presence allows them to educate others and challenge stereotypes, demonstrating the incredible beauty and strength that a family like theirs possesses. Through their inspiring journey, Richard and Carlos are making a lasting impact and reshaping perceptions of what a family can be.

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“We’re busting the myths, we’re busting the stereotypes and we’re showing this is what this is, and this is only one version of what this is, and there is beauty in all the versions.” Richard Seigler-Carter

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The Broadway Husbands Do Surrogacy Jun 19, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 7 | Bret and Stephen (aka @broadwayhusbands) met in 2006 and began documenting their lives together on social media shortly after getting married. When they decided to go down the surrogacy path to make their family, they remained visible on their platforms as a way to inform others about the challenges and joys along the way. Taking it step by step, they saved up and paid for each stage of the process individually, making a notoriously expensive route manageable. After 4 years, a lost surrogate, a miscarriage, and a friend divinely stepping in to carry their child, they finally became dads. They continue to share their journey and showcase their adorable son, using their visibility to educate and inspire others in similar situations.

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"We kept trying and we just weren't getting pregnant." Stephen Hana

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Love, Visibility, & Activism with Whitney and Megan Jun 15, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 6 | Whitney and Megan (aka @whatwegandidnext) met on MySpace and started blogging about their lives together in 2009. What began as an effort to create a personal scrapbook of memories soon became a mission to provide the visibility they felt was lacking in mainstream media for LGBTQIA+ relationships. Fast forward 15 years, and Whitney and Megan are now happily married content creators embarking on their path to becoming two mommies. Not only do they use their lives to challenge the status quo on what love and relationships look like, but they are also now utilizing their platforms to raise awareness and drive change regarding the inequality faced by same-sex couples in accessing fertility care in the UK.

Through their activism, they're shedding light on the challenges and barriers that LGBTQIA+ individuals encounter when starting a family. Their goal is to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape for all couples, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. These two badasses are working hard to foster positive change in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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“If we saw this kind of love growing up we would have come to the realization of who we are as people so much earlier than we actually did. It took me 30 years to come out to my mother.” Alec Tomlin-Mazelin

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Out And Proud With The Mazelin’s Jun 12, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 5 | Brian and Alec Mazelin (aka @meetthemazelins) share their journey as a couple, starting with their online meeting during the pandemic and quick connection, leading Alec to leave Jamaica and move to Florida, where Brian and his son lived. They publicly came out to their families through a heartfelt engagement post on social media, receiving overwhelming support from countless individuals. Motivated by this love, they embraced the importance of representation and remained visible, documenting their lives together and inspiring those struggling to embrace their true selves. Amidst growing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric across both Florida and Jamaica, these two serve as a beacon of hope to many.

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From Surrogate to Advocate, with Kayde Mason Jun 08, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 4 | Meet Kayde Mason, a mother of three, whose experiences as an egg donor and gestational surrogate led her to become a passionate surrogacy professional and advocate. Kayde shares her inspiring story, highlighting her transformative journey from being a surrogate for her gay friends to becoming an advocate and educator for surrogacy, with a specific focus on its importance within the LGBTQIA+ community.

As a surrogacy professional, Kayde leverages her personal experiences and expertise to empower others who are considering or involved in surrogacy. She utilizes her social media platform as a powerful tool to advocate for surrogacy, breaking down misconceptions and promoting understanding, particularly in relation to the LGBTQIA+ community. Kayde's dedication to education helps to dispel myths and prejudices surrounding surrogacy, while also highlighting its potential to create loving families, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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“What’s important for kids is to have people who love you. It doesn’t matter if that’s 1 mom, 2 dads, 2 moms… it’s about that intention. It’s about being there for your kids.” Kayde Mason

“This is not my baby. This is for them. There was never a confusion in my body.” Kayde Mason

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Becoming NYC Gay Dad, with José Rolón Jun 05, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 3 | Today we’re diving into the remarkable story of José Rolón, aka NYC Gay Dad. To expand their family, José and his husband, Tim, opted for surrogacy with egg donation. After a tragic event during their second pregnancy threatened to derail their dreams, José showed immense strength and resilience, and with a little help from his chosen family, he ultimately became a proud single gay dad to three fabulous children.

Through the power of social media, José has chosen to share his family's experiences with the world. We explore how he uses these platforms to showcase the love, joy, and everyday moments that make queer families truly extraordinary. Join us as we witness José's unwavering determination to challenge stereotypes and demonstrate the incredible awesomeness of queer families.

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“Who am I to raise three kids on my own?” José Rolón, NYC Gay Dad

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The Road To Family Equality, with Stacey Stevenson Jun 01, 2023

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The Queer Family Podcast Pride Extravaganza! | S12 Ep 2 | We’re kicking off Pride 2023 with Stacey Stevenson, the remarkable CEO of Family Equality! Stacey's journey is a testament to resilience and determination, including navigating through a difficult coming out process that led to dropping out of high school, battling diversity and bias as they built their family through adoption, and the difficult decision they made to leave Texas due to safety concerns, a poignant reminder of the lengths we go to protect our loved ones.

But that's not all—Stacey's advocacy work has been truly impactful. We'll delve into the initiatives they've undertaken to address the challenges faced by queer families, shining a light on the realities we encounter.

This inspiring episode is a reminder of the strength and love within the LGBTQ+ community and a perfect way to kick off Pride Month and set the stage for our Pride Extravaganza! #LGBTQ+Advocate #CreatingChange #PrideMonth

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“We have not seen the level of attacks on our families like this since the ’70s. We’ve literally gone back in time.” Stacey Stevenson, CEO of Family Equality

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