The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast
Now heard in 77 countries!
The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast was initially created by two Australian Mum’s who navigated the complicated world of doing surrogacy in Tbilisi, Georgia during Covid in 2020.
Created to offer information, support, and their 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
21 episodes
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
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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55:10
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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52:52
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:02
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!...
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Episode 3
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39:14
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:58
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:24
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:10
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:51
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:46
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:42
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:45
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:02
Season 2 Episode 3: Jane's story. What happens when the journey doesn't go as expected?
Jane's story. What happens when the journey doesn't go as expected?Jane’s son was born in Georgia in 2024 and is currently stuck in the system and in Tbilisi following mistakes by her agency. Host:
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:59
Season 2 Episode 2: Anita's Sibling Journey and the changes since her first journey
Anita's sibling journey and the changes since her first journeyAnita talks about doing her second journey in Tbilisi and how things have changed since the first time. Host: Liz Trip...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:34
Season 2 Episode 1: The role of the International Patient Coordinator: Featuring Gvantsa from Chachava
The role of the International Patient Coordinator: Featuring Gvantsa from Chachava.Gvantsa chats about her experiences as a coordinator and common questions about the process. Host:
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:12
Season 1 Episode 6: Liz's story, Surrogacy with twins
Liz's story. Learn more about Liz's journey to becoming a Mum of twinsAfter a fertility journey spanning almost 13 years, hear from Liz as she discusses the surprise of having twins through surrogacy at Chachava.Host:
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:08:23
Season 1 Episode 5: Adventures in Tbilisi
During this episode we discuss apps, shopping, taxis, sim cards, dining, beauty, dentists, doctors and other things during our stays in Tbilisi, Georgia.Host: Liz TripodiHost:
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:48
Season 1 Episode 4: Anita's surrogacy journey and successful birth at Chachava
Anita's birth story: Anita talks about her long journey to surrogacy and her birth story at Chachava.Host: Liz TripodiHost: Anita Fiorenza
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:38
Season 1 Episode 3: Planning, Things to buy, Shops, Apartments
What do you need to plan when in Tbilisi? This episode talks about all things planning!; Things to buy, Shops, Apartments and much more.Host: Liz TripodiHost:
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:02
