The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast
Now heard in 93 countries!
The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast was created to offer information, support, and own experiences; The podcast covers different stages, options, tips, information and processes to navigate through the world of international surrogacy in the wonderful country of Georgia.
You'll hear from special guests with their own stories, Dr's, Coordinators, Industry updates, and lots more topics as the landscape continues to change.
Hosted by Liz Tripodi, a multi award winning Arts, Music and Business Leader of 30 years who had been on the road to parenting for 13 years before the safe arrival of twin girls in 2020 in Georgia.
Liz is the founder of online surrogacy support groups for the past 7 years, an author of a surrogacy journal and also joined the team at Chachava Clinic in Georgia as the International Coordinator in 2024 supporting and advocating for safe surrogacy and helping couples right around the world achieve their dreams.
Episodes
34 episodes
Season 5 Episode 2: What kind of parents do you want to be? The questions you need to be asking yourselves
What kind of parents do you want to be? Liz puts her counsellor hat on for this episode to discuss the questions you should be asking yourselves as a couple during the surrogacy journey, prior to birth and after the birth. <...
Season 5 Episode 1: Back in Georgia. Liz chats about the changes and updates in Tbilisi since her last visit
Liz is back again in Tbilisi, Georgia and in this episode she talks about some of the changes and updates including:Traffic,Food,Transport,Accommodation (Airbnb verses hotels), Laundry Services...
Season 4 Episode 11: Liz has written two books about surrogacy for children and reads them out live
A special week for Liz as she has released two books especially written for children about surrogacy. Every family has a unique story, and every child deserves to understand their own with love, honesty, and confidence.
Season 4 Episode 10: Liz's ramblings, thoughts and some tips during the process
In this episode Liz shares some thoughts of things she's seen happening in The Georgian Surrogacy scene lately and how special it is to be part of the Georgian Surrogacy Club!Honesty as always as Liz does best! Tune in!
Season 4 Episode 9: SPECIAL SERIES with Brendan and Rach. We promised you every step of the way, so let's share some news!
Our Special Series continues....We have some updates!Follow along with our series in real time with Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, G...
Season 4 Episode 8: SPECIAL SERIES with Brendan and Rach. We have embryos! And the surrogate matching process
The Special Series continues....We have embryos!Meet Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who have commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia. Brend...
Season 4 Episode 7: SPECIAL SERIES. Meet Brendan and Rachael. Follow their journey every step of the way
SPECIAL SERIES: FOLLOW THEIR JOURNEY STEP BY STEP.Meet Brendan and Rachael: A couple from Melbourne, Australia who have recently commenced their surrogacy journey at Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia.They h...
Season 4 Episode 6: Newborn twins and a toddler all born via surrogacy. Scott and Michelle's journey
In this episode Liz talks to Scott and Michelle who became parents in their early 50's who have just recently returned home with their twins and toddler; all born via surrogacy in Georgia.They were not initially planning on a sibling jou...
Season 4 Episode 5: Mila's Story. From the USA to Georgia to complete their family
Originally from New York, Mila and her husband; already parents of a toddler at the time embarked on their surrogacy journey in Tbilisi after many failed rounds of IVF as well as breast cancer.Mila talks openly about the proce...
Season 4 Episode 4: Let's talk about Grief. What does is all mean during the IVF and Surrogacy Process?
In this episode Liz chats about her new Accreditation as a Grief Counsellor specialising in Fertility and Surrogacy.For so many of us that have gone through fertility treatments, gone through IVF, and then go onto surrogacy; we go throug...
Season 4 Episode 3: Caroline's story. A second journey through surrogacy (first time in Georgia), an uncommon scenario and her perspective as a Doctor
In this episode Liz chats with Caroline about her journey in Georgia. Originally from the UK and now settled in Australia, Caroline and her husband had explored and gone through a previous surrogacy journey and then many avenues and other count...
Season 4 Episode 2: Lauren's Story. A 27 year journey to become a parent through surrogacy
It's a LONG episode! Meet Lauren and listen to her incredible story of hope, strength and the power that anything is possible.A 27 year journey to become a parent led Lauren and her partner to surrogacy in Georgia. From getting embryos o...
Season 4 Episode 1: Liz welcome in 2026 with her thoughts, Tbilisi accommodation areas, shipping embryos, upcoming seminars and more
In the first episode for 2026 Liz talks about what's been happening in her life and the upcoming Chachava free seminars in Australia.Other topics includeAccommodation areas in TbilisiShipping EmbryosSurrogac...
Season 3 Episode 6: Irina's story. Discussing her experiences with her surrogate, the timeline of her journey, the birth and much more
In this episode Liz chats to Irina, a new Mum who is currently in Tbilisi with their one month old son Daniel.Irina discusses with Liz the following:Timeline from start to finishSurrogate care and relationship
Season 3 Episode 5: All about Maluna. Liz chats to two new Mum's; Lauren and Irina about staying at "Maluna"
All about Maluna! What is Maluna? Maluna is a state of the hotel private facility with all details and needs for newborns and parents to make them feel comfortable, safe and respected during their stay.While thinking about th...
Season 3 Episode 4: Liz responds to the ABC news story and talks about all the things discussed
Get ready for one of our most passionate episodes yet. Liz responds to the ABC News story and report about ethical concerns about surrogacy in Georgia.While reading the story, Liz discusses all the points raised, offers her po...
Season 3 Episode 3: Dr Keti Gotsiridze from Chachava Clinic
The long awaited episode chatting to Clinical Director of Chachava Clinic and Reproductive Health Centre, Dr Keti Gotsiridze. Join Liz in Tbilisi, Georgia as she chats to Dr Keti about IVF, Donor, Surrogacy in Georgia and lots more!...
Season 3 Episode 2: Chatting with Elene about her role as a coordinator
Speaking from the heart, Elene joins Liz in Tbilisi and discusses her role and experiences as an international patient coordinator.
Season 3 Episode 1: A new baby, What happens when a baby is born in Georgia
A new season which will bring so much joy to so many! Lots of new babies being born, new pregnancies and new hopes and dreams! So what happens when a new baby is born in Georgia? What does it look like? How does it feel?Join ...
Season 2 Episode 9: Jane's Story. Still stuck in Georgia. Follow up from a previous episode
Many of you will remember Jane from Season 2, Episode 3 where she talked about being stuck in Georgia after the birth of her child. 9 months later and Jane is still in Georgia preparing to go to court. Catch up on her journey in this follow up ...
Season 2 Episode 8: Meet Tatiana. Chachava Clinic's longest running International Patient Coordinator
Chachava Clinic have visited Australia for the very first time! Joining Liz is Tatiana Panteleeva, an expert International Patient Coordinator who has been supporting couples from around the world for the past 10 years. Now heard in...
Season 2 Episode 7: Part 2 of Q & A's
Part 2 of questions from listeners in our community.Now heard in 57 countries!Answering questions from our listeners, Liz talks about different topics and shares a bit more of her own personal challenges.Host:
Season 2 Episode 6: Questions and Answers from our listeners Part 1
Liz answers questions from listeners in our community Part 1. Now heard in 57 countries!Answering questions from some of our listeners, Liz delves into a variety of topics.Host:
Season 2 Episode 5: Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement
Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement.The girls are back together in Tbilisi, Georgia. Anita's new baby girl has been born, getting around Tbilisi with a toddler and findin...
Season 2 Episode 4: Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others
Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others.Rachel and her husband are older parents that did a journey through NLG after many years of twists and turns. Their son was born in 2023 in Tbilisi and she's now help...