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Join Marelle Schuberth, 3x surrogate and Inake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest Lesa Slaughter, Esq. of Slaughter Law Group. 

Listen as they discuss:

• The complexities of birthright citizenship as it pertains to surrogacy
• The current legal landscape and the implications of potential changes to citizenship laws
• The importance of consulting with specialized attorneys before engaging in surrogacy agreements
• Changing the Narrative around Surrogacy

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Join Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager and Surrogate Mentor
for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest,
first-time surrogate Brittany Pavin.

Listen as they discuss:

• · Introduction to Surrogacy and Personal Journeys
• · Brittany's Surrogacy Experience and Relationship with Intended Parents
• · Navigating Challenges During Pregnancy and Birth
• · Reflections on the Surrogacy Journey and Advice for Future Surrogates

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• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guests, Broadway actors and now Broadway Husbands- Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna.

 Listen as they discuss:

• Creating Broadway Husbands
• Starting Their Surrogacy Journey
• The Surrogacy Process and Finding the Right Surrogate
• Overcoming Challenges in Surrogacy
• Their Birth Experience
• Reflections on Surrogacy & Future Plans 
• Advice for Surrogates and Intended Parents 

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Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, experienced surrogate, Amanda.

Listen as they discuss:

• Amanda's 1st surrogacy experience
• The emotional toll of failed transfers
• Seeking new opportunities in Surrogacy
• The rollercoaster of Beta results
• Advice for Surrogates and Intended Parents

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, Award Winning Journalist and Author, Ginanne Brownell.

Listen as they discuss:

• The Michigan Family Protection Act
• Advocacy and Legislative Efforts in Surrogacy 
• Empowering Surrogates and Parents in Michigan 
• Changing the Narrative around Surrogacy

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Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor, along with  surrogate, Stormy as they talk about her 4 amazing surrogate journeys.

Listen as they discuss:

• Stormy's Personal Journey into Surrogacy 
• Navigating conversations with partners
• Unexpected challenges during delivery
• Understanding the legal complexities of surrogacy
• Advice for aspiring surrogates… and more!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, family and marriage therapist, Rachel Goldberg of Rachel Goldberg Therapy

Listen as they discuss:

• The Intended Parent perspective on surrogacy
• Some of the many reasons people choose surrogacy 
• Why it's so important to have mental health support for both sides of surrogacy

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's special guest is Maria Valencia, Founder and Owner of International Surrogacy Center.

Listen as they discuss:

• Some of the nightmare cases Maria has had to face in her agency
• How the matching process is so important in helping to prevent nightmare cases
• How her agency handles and mitigates nightmare scenarios
• Why fostering a healthy, positive relationship between surrogate and intended parent(s) is key in your journey

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on mental health with special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Carole Lieber-Wilkins of LA Family Building.

Listen as they discuss:

• Some of the nightmare cases Carole has had to face in her career
• Why mental health screenings are so important for surrogates and intended parents
• What to look for, avoid and learn from in finding a surrogacy agency
• Why fostering a healthy, positive relationship between surrogate and intended parent(s) is key in your journey

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the third episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is coming from the fertility clinic perspective with special guest host Angela Hartshorn of It's Time Surrogacy.
Listen as they discuss:

• Some of Angela's worst cases at the clinic level
• Why gut feelings are usually right
• What Angela and Carey both believe is the true mark of a great surrogate
• How having a team of industry professionals working together can take the nightmare out of some cases
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the second episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on escrow nightmares with special guest Kaitlyn Oberley, Senior Partner Success Director for SeedTrust Escrow.

Listen as they discuss:

• What a third-party escrow agent does
• A few of Kaitlyn's nightmare cases
• Why the legal contract is so important to escrow disbursements
• The top items to make sure are in your legal contract to insure a smooth escrow process
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, with special guest Rachel Loftspring, attorney and partner at The Family Law and Fertility Law Group. Listen as they discuss: 

• A general overview and first steps of the surrogacy legal process from the surrogate's perspective. 
• The 2 major tasks accomplished during the legal phase
• How your contract works as a roadmap to your entire journey 
• Some key components to look for in your agreement
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. 

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the first episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on legal nightmares with special guest Joni Franklin, attorney and owner of Franklin Law. Listen as they discuss: 

• The basics of a surrogacy contract
• Joni's top two nightmare surrogacy cases
• Why having QUALIFIED legal representation is so essential in a surrogacy journey
• What to look for in a qualified attorney
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. 

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• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor
Listen as they discuss:

• Why surrogates can't be heavily reliant on government assistance
• Legal coercion 
• How timing is everything in a surrogacy journey

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Mya- 1 time experienced surrogate and Administrative Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor
Listen as they discuss:

• Why Mya decided to become a surrogate 
• How her friends and family reacted to the news
• Why she thinks educating yourself on the process before you get started is important. 
• Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor
Listen as they discuss:

• Some of the wild things people have said to surrogates 
• Drop some truths behind some common misconceptions in surrogacy
• How to respond when peoples comments come off hateful or hurtful

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Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with experienced twin Surrogate Caitlin- 
Listen as they discuss:

• How Caitlin's journey was one of patience and commitment
• What a twin pregnancy looked like in a small town 
• How things got complicated leading up to and during her twin delivery 
• Caitlin's advice for women considering surrogacy 
• Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist Dr. Susanna Park of the San Diego Fertility Center. 
 
Listen as they discuss:

• The screening criteria for an egg donor from the clinic perspective.
• Dr. Park explains how the egg retrieval process works and what those medications are actually doing. 
• Why the screening process is so different for an egg donor vs a surrogate.

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Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Sammi- 2 time experienced surrogate
Listen as they discuss:

• How Sammi's single embryo transfer ended up with a triplet pregnancy and a twin delivery. 
• How Sammi navigated a selective reduction with her IPs
• Why she chose to become a surrogate again even after an odds defying 1st journey. 
• Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Dr. Guy Ringler of California Fertility Partners.
Listen as they discuss:

• Dr. Ringler's important part in the history of LGBT family building and how he has seen it change over the last 25 years. 
• How we can improve the family building process for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Dr. Ringler's involvement with The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP).
• Why inclusion and representation in the family building process is so important.

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Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Donnye Sabo- 2 time experienced surrogate and Director of Operations for Fertility and Family.
Listen as they discuss:

• Donnye's 2 twin surrogacy journeys. 
• How Donnye's experience has led her to advocate against DETs.
• Why education about the process is just as important for Intended Parents as it is for Surrogates.

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with her former Intended Mother, Nicole.
Listen as they discuss:

• What brought Nicole and her partner Molly to surrogacy. 
• How Nicole, Molly and Carey found each other without an agency.
• Each of their perspectives on navigating their independent surrogacy journey.
• What their relationship is like now, almost 10 years later! 

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, as she speaks with Alex Kornswiet, known as @ourbeautifulsurprise on social media and mom of three and founder of The Empowered Space.

Listen as they discuss:

1. Alex's personal journey through infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and surrogacy, and how these experiences shaped her approach to motherhood and her professional life.
2. Why Alex developed her company, The Empowered Space, and its exclusive, one-on-one program for intended parents aiming to ease their transition into parenthood.
3. The importance of finding acceptance, joy, and connection in the path to parenthood, and how personalized support can make a significant difference.
4. How sharing personal stories and educational resources can play a part in normalizing diverse pathways to family building.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores resilience, empowerment, and the beauty of diverse family structures. Alex has also provided a free guide for our listeners, available at: https://theempowered.space/intendedparents/.

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with author, educator, and consultant Rachel Ginocchio, MPH.

Listen as they discuss:

• Sex education in schools today and the need for assisted reproduction, including insemination, IVF, donor conception, and surrogacy to all be included in classroom instruction.
• Why Rachel wrote her book: Roads to Family: All The Ways We Come To Be (and how our founder, Carey, was able to contribute her surrogacy story to it!)
• Why it's important to expand our definition of reproduction and family building in sexual education. 
• How sex-ed can play a part in normalizing all family structures.

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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Tawni Boedeker, experienced surrogate and Coordination Manager for All Families Surrogacy. 
Listen as they discuss:

• Tawni's experience with a late term termination as a surrogate in her first surrogacy journey.
• How she and her intended parents leaned on each other to honor the hard choices that needed to be made in their situation.
• How this  experience shaped Tawni into the coordinator she is today.

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

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