Family Source Surrogacy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In the powerful Season 3 finale of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, Chief Business Officer Cara Maple interviews Family Source Consultants’ Founder & CEO Staci Swiderski. Together, they reflect on a transformative season of episodes, revisiting highlights that centered on the legal, psychological, and emotional facets of surrogacy, egg donation, and third-party family building. This wide-ranging conversation celebrates the successes of intended parents, surrogates, donors, and the dedicated experts who support them—while exploring how Family Source’s mission has grown and deepened. Join us for this heartfelt conclusion to a season that’s brought dreams to life and created lasting communities of care.
In this compassionate and informative episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Cara Maple, Chief Business Officer at Family Source Consultants, sits down with Kate LeBlanc from AllPaths Family Building to talk about something that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential: support.
Whether you're just starting your fertility journey, exploring third-party reproduction, or navigating the emotional highs and lows of family building, having the right support can make all the difference. Kate shares how AllPaths provides inclusive, expert-led guidance, resources, and community for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. Together, Cara and Katie explore the emotional toll of infertility, the value of finding your voice, and the many ways AllPaths helps people feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking connection, clarity, and confidence on their path to parenthood.
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In this special episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, reflects on his own experience as a Third-Party Coordinator at an IVF clinic and sits down with Rebecca Lyons, fellow Third-Party Coordinator at a surrogacy and egg donation agency. Together, they share a behind-the-scenes look at this essential role and how Third-Party Coordinators serve as a guiding force for intended parents, egg donors, surrogates, and clinics alike. From navigating timelines to offering emotional support, they discuss the nuances of building families through third-party reproduction and why empathy and organization are everything.
In this informative episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, is joined by renowned reproductive and family law attorney Andrew Vorzimer of Vorzimer Masserman. With decades of experience guiding international intended parents through the complex legal landscape of surrogacy in the U.S., Andrew provides critical insights into why the United States remains the most legally secure destination for family building through third-party reproduction.
From understanding parentage orders to navigating U.S. birthright citizenship, this episode sheds light on the legal processes, protections, and potential challenges international intended parents should be aware of. Whether you're just starting your journey or preparing to welcome your baby home, this conversation offers the legal clarity and confidence needed to move forward.
In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor, welcomes Ralph Tsong, Principal Attorney and Founder of Tsong Law Group, to explore the critical legal elements of egg donation.
Together, they break down the most important legal considerations for intended parents - including international ones - navigating donor agreements, rights and responsibilities, anonymity, and regulatory differences.
Whether you’re considering egg donation as part of your journey to parenthood or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers valuable guidance and clarity from a trusted legal voice in the field.
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In this heartfelt episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, sits down with Adriana Caro, a licensed professional counselor specializing in third-party reproduction. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological journey of becoming an intended parent—from navigating the uncertainties to building a support system that nurtures hope and resilience. Adriana shares insights from her practice, offering guidance on how to care for your emotional well-being and connect with your future family in meaningful ways. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deep in the process, this episode provides the compassionate support and expert wisdom you need.
In this insightful episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor, sits down with Marla Neufeld, a leading reproductive attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP, to unravel the complex legal landscape of surrogacy and egg donation for international intended parents.
Marla shares her expert perspective on navigating cross-border legal frameworks, protecting parental rights, drafting secure contracts, and understanding the implications of citizenship and parentage. Whether you're just starting your family-building journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers crucial legal knowledge to help you move forward with confidence.
Tune in to learn how the law can be both a challenge and a powerful ally in making dreams of parenthood a reality—no matter where you live.
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Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, meets with Nicole Johnson-Apfel, Senior Match Specialist, to talk about one of the most pivotal points in the surrogacy journey—the match meeting between intended parents and potential surrogates.
In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, Niki and Nicole share expert advice on how both parties can prepare emotionally and practically, what to expect during the meeting, and how to foster a strong, trusting relationship from day one.
Whether you're an intended parent excited to meet the woman who may help grow your family, or a surrogate ready to embark on this journey, this episode offers invaluable guidance to help you step into that first conversation with clarity and confidence.
In this inspiring episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, host Niki Renslow—Senior Program Director at Family Source Consultants and former surrogate—sits down with Tiffany, one of the very first surrogates to join Family Source when they opened their doors in 2007.
With nearly two decades of perspective, Tiffany shares her remarkable surrogacy journey—from what led her to become a surrogate to the unforgettable experience of being part of the agency’s early beginnings. She opens up about the meaningful relationships she built, the emotional highs and challenges she faced, and how surrogacy has continued to shape her life all these years later.
Whether you’re new to surrogacy or simply curious about how it all began, Tiffany’s heartfelt story offers wisdom, warmth, and a powerful reminder of the lifelong impact that comes from helping build families.
In this episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, is joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman from HRC Fertility to walk intended parents through what happens once their surrogacy journey officially begins.
Dr. Hakman shares expert insights into the medical timeline, embryo transfer process, and how intended parents can stay involved and informed throughout their journey. From the first medical screening to hearing your baby’s heartbeat, this episode provides a clear roadmap of what to expect — and how to prepare — every step of the way. If you're pursuing parenthood through surrogacy, this conversation is filled with expert guidance, compassion, and encouragement to support you on your path to parenthood.
In this heartfelt episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, Niki Renslow, former surrogate and Senior Program Director at Family Source Consultants, sits down with former surrogate Mariah as she shares her deeply personal and inspiring surrogacy journey.
Mariah opens up about what first inspired her to become a surrogate, why she chose Family Source Consultants as her agency and support system, and how each of her surrogacy experiences was uniquely meaningful. With honesty and compassion, she reflects on the emotional highs, the challenges, and the life-changing impact of helping others build their families.
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate or simply want a firsthand look into what the journey entails, Mariah offers thoughtful advice, powerful perspective, and a beautiful reminder of the miracles that come from giving.
In this heartfelt episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, we welcome Joey Guzman-Kuffel, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Founder of Counseling with Joey & Associates, alongside our very own Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao.
They explore the essential role of emotional and mental health support throughout the family-building journey — whether you're an intended parent, a surrogate, or an egg donor. They discuss what healthy support systems look like, how to find the right professionals and people to lean on, and the value of working with compassionate experts who understand the unique challenges and emotions that come with third-party reproduction.
This episode is a reminder that while the path to parenthood is deeply meaningful, it can also be complex — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
In this episode of the Family Source Consultants Podcast,host Chris Gao welcomes Rich Geisler, attorney and founder of Fertility and Surrogacy Legal Group, to unpack a pressing topic on the minds of many intended parents: the executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
Rich breaks down what executive orders are, the currentlegal status of this particular order, and how it may affect international parents pursuing surrogacy in the U.S. They discuss the potential implications on citizenship, passport issuance, and offer insight into alternative solutions and legal safeguards. While many aspects remain uncertain, one thing is clear — the surrogacy community is staying proactive and committed to helping families navigate every step of the journey.
📌 Whether you’re an intended parent, a legal professional, or simply curious about surrogacy and policy changes, this episode is a must-listen.
Welcome to this heartwarming episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants.
Today, we are honored to be joined by Andy, a compassionate and dedicated gestational surrogate currently on her second journey. Andy opens up about the deeply personal reasons that led her to become a surrogate, the immeasurable joy she’s found in the process, and the lasting connections she's built with the families she’s helped create.
She also shares why she chose Family Source Consultants as her agency of choice and how the experience of helping others achieve their dreams of parenthood has changed her life in the most meaningful ways.
This episode is a beautiful tribute to the generosity, love, and humanity at the heart of surrogacy.
Tune in for an inspiring story that reminds us of the extraordinary ways people come together to build families. 💖
In this inspiring of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles TogetherPodcast, Andrea Rieckmann, Chief Administrative Officer at Family Source Consultants, sits down with one very special guest — egg donor #249 — who opens up about her experience as a six-time donor.
She shares the deeply personal stories behind each retrieval, the meaningful connections she felt with the recipient parents, and how her decision to become a donor helped her achieve her own goals, including paying for college. You'll hear why she chose Family Source Consultants to guide her through this journey and how the agency’s support made all the difference.
Whether you’re considering egg donation, are a recipient parent, or just want to better understand the incredible impact donors make, this episode is filled with honesty, heart, and hope.
Welcome to the Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together podcast! I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants.
In this powerful episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Melvin Thornton—affectionately known as Dr. T.—from Global Fertility. Hosted by our very own Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, this conversation dives deep into essential topics for LGBTQ+ intended parents.
From navigating egg donation and surrogacy to choosing the right fertility center and addressing the unique journey of HIV-positive parents, this episode offers compassionate, expert guidance for creating families in inclusive and affirming ways.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or actively planning your path to parenthood, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together—the podcast where we celebrate the inspiring journeys of surrogacy, egg donation, and the incredible people who help make family building possible. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants.
In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m joined by our co-host, Cara Maple, Chief Business and Client Success Officer, as we sit down with Erin and Dan—former intended parents with Family Source Consultants.
Erin and Dan candidly share their emotional path to parenthood, from navigating fertility challenges to making the life-changing decision to pursue surrogacy. They open up about why they chose Family Source Consultants and how their experience helped transform their dreams into reality.
This episode is a touching reminder of the strength, love, and community behind every family built through surrogacy.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with hope, resilience, and the power of partnership in the journey to parenthood. 💫
Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, the podcast where we share inspiring stories of surrogacy, egg donation, and the incredible individuals who make family building possible. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants.
In this powerful episode, our Senior Program Director, Niki Renslow, sits down with a truly extraordinary guest—Egg Donor 357, a six-time egg donor who has also served as a gestational surrogate. She opens up about what inspired her to begin this journey, what she’s learned from each donation, and how each experience shaped her life and the lives of others.
Her generosity didn’t stop with egg donation—she continued her journey of giving by carrying a child for intended parents as a surrogate. In this episode, she shares her heartfelt insights, memorable moments, and why she chose Family Source Consultants as her trusted partner along the way.
Tune in for an inspiring, emotional, and empowering story of selfless love, life-changing impact, and the miracles made possible through one woman’s gift. 💖
Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, the podcast where we explore the heart of family building through surrogacy and egg donation. I'm Staci Swiderski, Founder and Owner of Family Source Consultants, and I’m so glad you’re joining us for this important episode.
Today, our dedicated Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with Melissa Brisman—a renowned reproductive attorney—to break down the legal landscape of surrogacy in New York under the Child Parent Security Act (CPSA).
Together, they explore critical protections for surrogates, the significance of having independent legal representation, and the key differences between traditional and gestational surrogacy. Whether you're a prospective surrogate, an intended parent, or simply interested in the evolving legal aspects of assisted reproduction, this episode is packed with expert insight and guidance.
Tune in to gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the legal safeguards that support a successful and empowering surrogacy journey. ⚖️👶
In this episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, we’re diving deep into the surrogate’s experience to help intended parents better understand the heart behind the journey.
Host Sarah Martin is joined by Niki Renslow, an experienced surrogate and trusted voice in the world of family building. Niki shares personal insights from her surrogacy journeys, offering a unique perspective that helps intended parents build stronger, more empathetic relationships with their surrogates.
From emotional milestones to practical tips, Niki’s reflections shine a light on the surrogate’s experience and the power of mutual respect, trust, and communication throughout the process.
Tune in for a thoughtful and honest conversation that brings both sides of the surrogacy journey closer together—because building a family is truly a team effort. 💞
In this informative episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, our Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with Dr. Sasha Hakman of HRC Fertility to explore one of the most critical decisions intended parents will make on their family-building journey: selecting the right fertility clinic for surrogacy.
Dr. Hakman offers expert insight into what intended parents should look for, including clinic success rates, experience with surrogacy cases, the surrogate screening process, and the importance of strong communication throughout the journey.
The conversation also touches on genetic screening options and what intended parents should know about potential insurance coverage for medical services.
Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to make informed decisions along the way, this episode is packed with essential guidance for building your family with confidence. 🧬🏥👶
In this heartfelt episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring personal journey of LaTisha Green, a compassionate woman who chose to help others build their families through surrogacy.
Hosted by Sarah Martin, Director of Operations, and Niki Renslow, Manager of Match Operations and experienced surrogate herself, this conversation dives into how Tish first discovered surrogacy, what motivated her to embark on this life-changing path, and why she chose Family Source Consultants to guide her journey.
With warmth, honesty, and heart, Tish shares her story—one filled with purpose, connection, and the joy of helping others realize their dreams of parenthood.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation that captures the true spirit of giving and the beauty of building families through surrogacy. 💕
In this powerful episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we explore family-building options for those affected by cancer, a topic close to many hearts.
Cara Maple, our Chief Operating Officer and Client Care Focal, sits down with Megan Scherer, Co-Founder of Worth the Wait Charity, to discuss Megan's personal journey to parenthood and how surrogacy and egg donation can offer hope to those facing fertility challenges after cancer treatment.
Together, they shed light on how these reproductive options provide a path forward for cancer survivors wishing to build their families. Additionally, Megan shares valuable information about Worth the Wait Charity, which offers fertility grants to help intended parents navigate the financial aspects of these life-changing journeys.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, hope, and the resources available to help make dreams of parenthood a reality after cancer. 🌟👶
Worth the Wait Charity.
Worth the Wait Charity offers fertility grants, which can be found on our website under the Intended Parents drop down.
In this episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, our knowledgeable Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with Alexis Cirel, Partner and Attorney with Warshaw Burstein Fertility Law Group in New York, to break down everything intended parents need to know about surrogacy in the Empire State.
Together, they explore the unique legal landscape of New York surrogacy, highlighting the protections in place for both surrogates and intended parents. Alexis provides a clear overview of how parentage is established through surrogacy in New York and walks listeners through four key scenarios where New York’s laws apply.
Whether you're a New York resident or considering surrogacy there, this episode offers essential legal insights to help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.
Tune in for expert guidance on building your family the right way—legally and securely. 🗽⚖️👶
Welcome to the premier episode of Season 3 of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together! Hosted by Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of Family Source Consultants, and Cara Maple, a hopeful parent, this episode delves into what truly defines our agency: compassion, ethics, transparency, and care.
Staci opens up about her personal journey through surrogacy, sharing the challenges they faced as intended parents and the lessons learned along the way. She reminds us all that despite the hurdles, surrogacy is filled with success stories, and staying positive through the process will lead to the family you dream of.
At Family Source, we’re committed to alleviating stress and supporting each hopeful parent, surrogate, and egg donor with compassion throughout their journey.
Join us for this heartfelt conversation about the foundation of Family Source Consultants and how we help dreams come true, one story at a time. 💖👶
Denise Conner, Family Source Consultants' Surrogate Support Manager meets with Christina who shares the story of her surrogacy journey as an FSC surrogate and being diagnosed with a brain tumor midway through her journey. She opens up about her delivery, recovery, and new way of life after retiring from the Army National Guard, and diagnosis.
Every surrogacy journey is different and exciting in their own ways. This episode highlights one of our incredible two-time surrogates, Lisa and her two very different journeys!
For her first journey, Lisa carried for a lovely gay international couple, during Covid! International arrangements have their own level of complexity, and to have Covid occur during it, Lisa and her international parents adapted and are still close today.
Her second journey was less dramatic without the pandemic as she carried for a wonderful straight domestic couple.
Lisa shares everything about the differences and variety of her journeys, how she explained to her children what surrogacy is, and advice for amazing women interested in becoming surrogates.
Part two of A Conversation with International Intended Parent Jessica, picks up after she and her husband decided on Surrogacy as their way to have a family, they have selected Family Source Consultants as their agency, and just when things are going wonderfully and sweet baby is about to be born, the world faces a pandemic together!
Tune in now to learn how sometimes the road you didn’t expect to travel can be the ones that changes your life in ways you couldn’t imagine. Like many of our intended parents, Jessica felt hopeless after years of infertility and failed treatments before deciding to turn to surrogacy to start her family.
Little did she realize that her own journey with Family Source Consultants as an Intended Parent would not only make her a mother, but ignite such a desire to support others in the own journeys that she changed her career to begin working with FSC. In this episode, Jessica talks about her own journey to motherhood, her experience working with and now for Family Source Consultants, and share insights on what it’s like to be an International Intended Parent.
Sometimes the road you didn’t expect to travel can be the ones that changes your life in ways you couldn’t imagine. Like many of our intended parents, Jessica felt hopeless after yearsof infertility and failed treatments before deciding to turn to surrogacy to start her family.
Little did she realize that her own journey with Family Source Consultants as an Intended Parent would not only make her a mother, but ignite such a desire to support others in the own journeys that she changed her career to begin working with FSC. In this episode, Jessica talks about her own journey to motherhood, her experience working with and now for Family Source Consultants, and share insights on what it’s like to be an International Intended Parent.
In part one of this two part episode, Jessica shares her personal infertility struggles and what made her and her husband pursue surrogacy as the path to building their family.
Egg donation is an incredibly selfless deed and one of the greatest gifts a person can give. Hear about the experience of egg donation first hand from experienced donor Dominique, who signed up for her first cycle as a college student seeking another means of compensation while also making a difference in a meaningful way.
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This podcast gives you a closer look into what makes Stacie in Savannah tick...the addiction to helping others build families through surrogacy as she embarks on her third journey!
She also takes time to talk about Gestational Carrier (GC) or Surrogate Intake, what it entails, compensation and more!
Part two of our conversation with the lovely Rebecca Lyons, a 2x gestational surrogate and 5x egg donor, is out now!
With her second surrogacy journey the medical clearance took a little longer as she worked through blood testing, but in the end, looking back, it was a minimal time to wait for such a beautiful gift!
This two-part special features the lovely Rebecca Lyons, a 2x gestational surrogate and 5x egg donor, as she talks about her initial interest in helping others add to their family through egg donation and the rewarding aspect of it, as well as when she "caught the bug" again with more desires to help through continued egg donations and surrogacy and even helps educate us on the different processes!
This episode is extra special!
We chat with Sol, a 2x Gestational Surrogate, Lisa, a 2x Gestational Surrogate, and Denise a 1x Gestational Surrogate and Family Source Consultants Surrogate Support Manager.
These incredible women share their experiences with learning about surrogacy, choosing to become a surrogate, the differences between their surrogacy journeys, and every part of the surrogacy process!
To learn more about surrogacy with Family Source, visit our website to learn about requirements to become a surrogate, compensation, and so much more.
If you are an intended parent interested in signing with Family Source on your surrogacy journey to parenthood, visit our Intended Parents section of the website.
Peyton's story was showcased by many media outlets; from USA Today and the Today Show to the Tamron Hall show as one of the women who underwent a uterine transplant as she was born with MRKH - no uterus. A dream of motherhood taken as a teenager, only to find that fate had other plans.
In this episode, Peyton shares it all with our audience, to include her thoughts, emotions, fears, and more on her fight to become a mother. This is a can't miss episode!
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Real. Raw. Unscripted. Vicky shares her never-before-told story of her first surrogacy journey as an Intended Parent, the love and loss of her incredible mother, and the path to her second surrogacy journey.
Vicky Sarikas is not only an Intended Parent Intake Specialist with Family Source Consultants, but she is a woman who struggled through IVF treatments and a fertility journey for many years before eventually deciding to turn to surrogacy. This episode is an unscripted, candid conversation with Vicky as we hear about her never before told journey in hopes that others dealing with fertility challenges or considering expanding their families through surrogacy will find solace in knowing that they are not alone. You'll learn that your agency has to have your back, and that all of us at Family Source has dedicated our lives to bringing dreams and miracles together.
In Part 1, Vicky talks openly about her IVF journey and fertility struggles. Part 2 will be released on Wednesday, March 8 and candidly cover both of her surrogacy journeys as an intended parent.
In this episode we talk with Ronda Blair, Family Source's Director of Surrogate Case Management and four-time surrogate, and Jessica Williams, PhD, Family Source's International Relations Manager and former intended parent about the ins and outs of building a relationship that works for both parties to include how/how often to communicate, dealing with communication challenges such as distance or language barriers, setting boundaries, and more.
Our guests bring years of expertise from a professional perspective and personal experience, you won't want to miss this episode.
Are you an intended parent, surrogate, or someone considering surrogacy and have a question that wasn't covered in this episode? If so, contact us for a no-cost consultation and ask all the questions you need. We love answering questions!
In this episode, we ask Staci Swiderski, our Founder and CEO, to share her story and get candid about all things related to Family Source Consultants.
She walks us through her personal experiences with using third-party reproduction and what drove her to start an agency of her own. Then we get to the meat (or veggies for those who don't eat meat) of the episode, questions provided by all of you! Former intended parents, egg donors, and surrogates provided us with questions to ask Staci to help potential clients understand the ins and outs of the processes to hopefully help them feel more comfortable about starting a third-party reproduction journey of their own.
Didn't get an answer to a question and hoped you would? No worries! Contact us at info@familysourceconsultants.com and we'll be happy to provide a consultation at no cost to you to ensure all of your questions are answered.
Two years ago, we launched the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast to share our surrogacy stories with the world. It was well received by all of you, and we loved providing listeners with a personal view into the stories of our surrogates and doctors supporting surrogacy. But Family Source Consultants isn’t just about surrogacy, we are also about our intended parents, egg donors, recipient parents, our family building partners, and so much more!
Having just celebrated our 16-year anniversary and having helped bring over 1200 sweet babies into the world, we remain true to who we were when we started – giving you access to the big agency connections with that boutique feel. This is our opportunity to celebrate all that we do through personal stories and expertise and show you why we were chosen as one of 2022’s Best Surrogacy Agencies.
We cannot wait for you to hear Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, a podcast by Family Source Consultants.
Every Family has a story, this is ours.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In celebration of Pride Month, our host Susan Taylor talks to FSC Parents Paul and Emilio. Paul and Emilio found Family Source Consultants all the way from Barcelona, Spain. They share their story of navigating the world of Third-Party Reproduction in America as a same-sex couple from overseas. Our host Susan knows them quite well, as she was personally their surrogate. Their son Joel recently turned 4 years old, and Paul and Emilio explain many of the decisions involved throughout their journey to grow their family.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Mark Trolice.
Dr. Trolice, is Director of Fertility at CARE: The IVF Center in Winter Park, Florida. He is past President of the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) and past Division Director of REI at Winnie Palmer Hospital, which is part of Orlando Health.
Dr. Trolice serves on committees for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology as well as the editorial advisory board of Ob.Gyn.News. In early 2019, he launched a podcast entitled The Fertility Health Podcast featuring discussions with national experts on pertinent infertility and reproductive medicine topics and his first book on the infertility journey was published by Harvard Common Press in early 2020.
Susan and Dr. Trolice discuss range of topics including maximizing your time on earth, his decision to become a Reproductive Endocrinologist, his own personal struggles with infertility, his chaotic home life, his singing career, the covid vaccine, and helpful hints for those struggling with starting their own family.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Said Daneshmand, or as we know him "Dr. D".
Dr. D is an internationally recognized fertility specialist at San Diego Fertility Center with extensive experience in providing third-party reproductive services. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in egg donation and surrogacy and is one of the main providers of third-party care in the United States. He completed his fellowship and residency at UCLA and is specialty board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology. Among his achievements, Dr. Daneshmand is the recipient of numerous awards including the Eileen Pike Medical School Valedictorian Award and the PCRS Fellowship and Practicing Physician Research Award. He has served as the President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (Iota Chapter) and is a member of the Decherney Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). Dr. Daneshmand speaks fluent French, Spanish, English, and Farsi.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to attorney Sharna Caceres. Sharna practices artificial reproduction technology law and provides counsel to private individuals, healthcare practitioners, and healthcare organizations on legal requirements and best practices for growing families. She is licensed to practice law in Texas, and she actively volunteers with organizations that develop youth and further local communities.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friends Ann and Keith Street. Having to overcome their own individual hardships, Ann and Keith were Intended Parents who added to their family with the help of a Surrogate. Battling Cancer and suffering a tragic loss, their Third-Party Reproduction journey is a testament to the human spirit and is both uplifting and inspiring.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Denise Steele. Denise is an Assisted Reproductive Technology Escrow Consultant with Seed Trust. She is a market development expert whose personal experiences have afforded her a deep understanding of both technology and fertility processes. Denise and Susan talk about the importance of getting your finances in order before starting your Third Party Reproduction journey.
Some useful resources from SeedTrust Escrow:
- ART Escrow Explained
- Essential Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Escrow Provider
- Choosing Your Surrogacy or Egg Donor Escrow Provider [VIDEO}
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Melvin Thornton II. Dr. Melvin H. Thornton II is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. He has been helping families in the Tri-state for over 18 years. Dr. Thornton completed his OB/GYN internship and residency as well as his Reproductive Medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. He received additional training in advanced reproductive surgery at The Cleveland Clinic before joining the faculty at Columbia University. In this episode we thought we would explore some of the medical aspects associated with the new Surrogacy statute in NY state.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Phoebe Sadler about the recent change in Surrogacy laws in the state of New York. Phoebe is an associate at the International Fertility Law Group. She has a background in family law and has been practicing exclusively in the area of assisted reproduction technology (ART) law since 2018. Phoebe will answer Susan’s questions surrounding the legalities of the Child Parent Security Act (CPSA) that went into effect on February 15th, 2021 in New York State.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to Ashley. Ashley is married and is a mother of 3 children of her own. She has been a Surrogate twice and is just about to begin a sibling journey. This episode explores Ashley’s story in detail; touching on her discussion with her family to become a Surrogate, and juggling her own kids' hectic schedules while being a surrogate.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to Katherine Q. Katherine is a mother of 3 children and finished her first surrogate journey in 2020. She is currently matched to begin her second surrogacy journey. This episode explores Katherine's story in detail discussing international surrogacy and carrying a surrogate child in a pandemic.
Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks with Didi Perry. Didi is a mother of 3 grown children of her own, and also a 5 time surrogate. She currently has been working in Third Party Reproduction as a Surrogacy Case Manager for 9+ years. She lives outside of Austin, TX. This episode explores Didi's story in detail, discussing the many ups and downs associated with her journeys.