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
165 episodes
Surrogacy And Adoption Are Not The Same Thing
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandas.progression?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ...
What Makes A Surrogacy Journey Feel Like Family
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Tayler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taytate6?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==She was 17 when a docto...
Match Meeting Basics
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate US Surrogacy LLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_surrogacy/Match calls can feel like a first date, a job interview, and a medical consult all rolled into one and ...
How To Screen A Surrogate Without An Agency
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSurrogate Screening Solutions’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogate.screening.solutions?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Surrogacy can feel like an all-or-nothing choice: pay ful...
Pelvic Floor Power For Surrogates
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateJessica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibrantcoastpt?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Surrogate Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogatewellness?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
My Surrogacy Journey: A Safer, Smarter Path
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate My Surrogacy Journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmysurrogacyjourney?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Mexico City surrogacy gets talked about like it’s a gamble, but the deta...
When An Embryo Transfer Turns Into A Medical Mystery
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== A surrogacy journey can look “simple” from the outside, right up until it doesn’t. Brittany jo...
From Transfer To Postpartum: A Dietitian’s Guide For Surrogates
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ginger’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gestational.diabetes.diet?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== What if one small change could tilt a surrogacy journey toward better energy, steadier blood ...
Attachment In Surrogacy
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandas.progression?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Amber’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambereshleman?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== People...
She Carried Their Dream And Found Her Calling
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateLyndsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lstrickland1026?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==A single decision—stick to your non-negotiables—can reshape an entire surrogacy journey. We sit down ...
Where Love Isn’t Ownership: Redefining Attachment In Surrogacy
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBrittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Shelbie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surroshelbie?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Most pe...
How One Surrogate Turned Setbacks, GD, And A Tough Birth Into Purpose And A New Journey
The story starts with curiosity in a small town and unfolds into a hard-won lesson about what truly makes a surrogacy journey work: fit, trust, and closure. Amber joins us to share how she went from a first match that felt distant and clinical ...
Australian Surrogacy, Explained Through One Journey
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateKayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_rees85?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==A midwife from Adelaide joins us to unpack what Australian surrogacy really looks like when there ...
Inside The Surrogacy Journey With A Clinical Case Manager
What if one case manager guided both the surrogate and the intended parents—from the first profile exchange to baby photos years later? We sit down with Nina Simmons, case manager and clinical support manager at Northwest Surrogacy Center, to e...
Surrogacy Through a Sister's Eyes: Love, Loss, and PCOS
A daughter remembers the rodeo comment. Amanda was nine when classmates, teachers, and even other parents struggled to understand why her mom was carrying a baby for someone else. That early clash with stigma sent her searching for answers—how ...
How Smart Eating Supports Implantation, Growth, And A Calmer Pregnancy
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Brie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannatowne?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==What if the calm, practical path to a healthy surrogate pregnancy is simpler than you’ve been...
When The Journey Ends, Who Are You Next
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateLeslie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_kay_w?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Sammi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammimichiko?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==The quiet ...
From Two Journeys To Building The Surrogacy Doula Program
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kristen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenbellettmartinez?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Birth can be beautiful, messy, and intensely logistical—especially when you’re carrying...
From Egg To Embryo: Truths, Myths, And Modern Fertility
Want a clear, unvarnished guide to IVF that blends science, empathy, and practical advice? Lisa, an embryologist and lab director in Melbourne with over 15 years in the field, joins us to break down what truly shapes outcomes—from age and egg q...
Retired But Not Done
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Kiely’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsurrogatelife?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==...
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...
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...
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...
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...