Stop. Sit. Surrogate.
A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surrogate. Is a podcast that is able to give well rounded information about surrogacy from every point of view. We hope to give as much education as we can provide, to those who want to learn and know more about surrogacy.
Episodes
146 episodes
From Perinatal Anxiety To Empowered Surrogacy Support
Ever wonder how it really feels to carry someone else’s baby—and make tough medical calls when hopes and bodies collide? We sit down with Jana, a Portland-based psychologist and surrogate, to unpack the real emotional load of surrogacy: inducti...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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55:56
Service, Sacrifice, And Building Families Beyond Blood
What happens when military life meets surrogacy? We welcome back Whitney, a two-time gestational surrogate and Coast Guard spouse, for a candid, practical, and heart-forward conversation about building families while navigating orders, insuranc...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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1:01:16
How A Surrogate’s Instincts Saved Twins And Shaped A Calling
A calm first journey, a terrifying second, and a life-changing pivot into nursing—Lauren’s story reveals what surrogacy really asks of the body, the mind, and the heart. We welcome Lauren back to share how she chose agencies, navigated a Canada...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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1:28:34
How Surrogacy Shapes Children’s Hearts And Minds
What happens when kids grow up watching their parent carry a baby for someone else? We open the door to our homes and hearts to explore how surrogacy shapes children’s understanding of empathy, science, and the many ways families are made. With...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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52:56
What Happens When Science, Hope, and Heartbreak Collide?
#surrogacy#ivf #surrogate Liz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzzlooobes?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of Liz, a three-time surrogate who br...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:07:53
Mark Surrogacy Scandal: New Developments
The harrowing journey of surrogates caught in the Mark surrogacy scandal continues to unfold with stunning new revelations. One surrogate, now 38 weeks pregnant and days away from delivery, finds herself navigating treacherous legal waters with...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:07:36
(Ashleigh Part 2) This Surrogate Mother Survived a Medical Nightmare to Deliver Joy
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surror...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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41:58
(Ashleigh Part 1) Beyond the Womb: When Strangers Become Family
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surror...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:03:14
Paying It Forward: When Surrogacy Becomes Your Life's Mission
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Paying It Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payingitforward_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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49:25
The Marks Surrogacy Fraud: A Surrogate's Story
What happens when the dream of helping create a family through surrogacy turns into a nightmare? In this powerful and deeply troubling episode, we speak with a brave surrogate who finds herself caught in what's become one of the most shocking s...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:54:06
Beyond Compensation: The Soul of Surrogacy Work
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateUS Surrogacy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==What happens when personal struggle transforms into professional purpose? Dawn Baker, found...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:03:31
Building Bonds Before Birth: How Joint Sessions Transform Surrogacy Journeys
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateRachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgoldbergtherapy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Step into the emotional landscape of surrogacy with licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg as she pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:04:47
They Don't Know We Know, They Know, We Know
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==This week we spoke with Sara, a first time surrogate!Sara is also a registered labor and delivery n...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:31:03
My Bumps, My Bumps, My Lovely Baby Bumps
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBaby Bumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_babybumps?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we have a lovely returning guest, Victoria, an intended mother on her journey and founder...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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48:06
Friday Facts: All Things Postpartum
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==The 4th trimes...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:03:42
Pelvic Floor Momma
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogatePelvic Floor Momma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==This week we had the lovely honor of speaking with Becca Boeving, a Pelvic Floor Coach.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:04:54
Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey: Part 2
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey Continued:Part 1 of Sophia’s story was about her journey of bein...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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47:22
Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey: Part 1
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==This week we spoke with Sophia, a first time surrogate!She details her amazing journey and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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45:44
Friday Facts: Pumping & Milk Supply as a Surrogate
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateGrace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Kari’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karihernandez82?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Leslie’s...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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58:59
Family Matching with Stephanie Levich
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateFamily Match Consulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familymatchconsulting?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==This week we had the lovely honor of talking with Stephanie Levich, founder of F...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:01:47
The US Constitution and Surrogacy
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateLesa Slaughter’s email: Lesa@slaughterlawgroup.comWebsite: http://www.slaughterlawgroup.com/Are you confused, worried, or just want to get a better understanding of what’s ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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53:45
UK vs US Surrogate Agencies
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateRachel Westbury’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwestburynappyendings?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Ra...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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49:17
Executive Orders! What Do They Mean!?
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateTsong Law Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsonglawgroup?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Ralph Tsong is a well known and experienced lawyer in the surrogacy world. In this episode...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:07:13