Redefining Family
Does your family say “I Love You” yet it feels empty? You are not alone. Many in the LGBTQ+ community have faced this reality. Host Jonathan Wilson explores how and why we must overcome this obstacle in his podcast Redefining Family. His show spotlights stories of resilience as his guests share how they have redefined their definition of who they consider to be their real family. Heartfelt, honest, and vulnerable, these stories of overcoming shed light on what family actually means.
Podcasting since 2021 • 42 episodes
Redefining Family
Latest Episodes
Giving the Gift of Life: Inside the World of a Surrogate with Zara Hilliard
In this episode of "Redefining Family," we wrap up Season Three with a heartfelt reflection on my personal journey and the experiences I've had with my father during his recent hospitalization. I share the emotional rollercoaster of reconnectin...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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34:07
From Ireland to the U.S.: Mark O'Looney and Eoin Cannon's Fight for Family Rights
In this episode of "Redefining Family," I had the pleasure of welcoming Mark O'Looney and Owen Cannon, an inspiring Irish couple living in the United States. As passionate advocates for LGBTQ+ family rights, particularly in the realm of surroga...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:00:20
From Coming Out to Parenthood: Johnny Lee's Inspiring Story
In this episode of "Redefining Family," I had the pleasure of reconnecting with my long-time friend, Johnny Lee, who shared his deeply personal journey toward parenthood alongside his husband, Sebastian. Having known Johnny for over 15 years, i...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:06:01
Overcoming Adversity: BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson’s Story of Love and Legal Triumph
In this episode of Redefining Family, host Jonathan Wilson speaks with BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson, a couple whose lives changed when a photo of their son’s birth went viral. BJ and Frankie, both high school teachers, reflect on how m...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:03:36
Surrogacy Laws and Family Equality: A Conversation with Diane Hinson
In this compelling episode of Redefining Family, host Jonathan Wilson engages in a deep conversation with Diane Hinson, a cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and the founder of Creative Family Connections LLC, one...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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58:04
