Over the Rainbow… A Queer Dads Podcast
A podcast series dedicated to being and becoming a Rainbow Dad!
In the first season of my debut series, I explore the different pathways to becoming a rainbow dad and also explore what life is like once you become a rainbow dad!
Episodes released every Thursday!
Episodes
11 episodes
From Partners to Parents: Strengthening Your Relationship with a Newborn
Becoming a dad is a transformative experience—one that reshapes nearly every part of your life. But perhaps the most profound shift happens in the relationship with your partner. What was once your top priority suddenly takes a backseat as the ...
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Episode 11
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39:18
Sarah Jefford - Family Creation Lawyer
This week, I'm excited to chat with Sarah Jefford, one of Australia's leading family creation lawyers specializing in surrogacy and donor conception. With extensive experience in this field, Sarah has made a significant impact on the surrogacy ...
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Episode 10
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41:45
Paul & Glenn - Our Embryos Would Be Destroyed If We Tested Them
This week, I sit down with intended rainbow dads Paul and Glenn, who take me on their heartfelt journey to parenthood through altruistic surrogacy. They delve into the array of options they considered, weighing the pros and cons before ultimate...
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Episode 9
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57:52
Santosh - I had to come out to my kids!
This week, I chat with Santosh, who shares his journey of becoming a dad while living in a heterosexual relationship with his then-wife. Santosh goes on to tell me about the events in his life that eventually led him to bravely come out at 46 a...
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Episode 8
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38:09
Doctor Kenny - What's Up Doc!
This week, I’m excited to speak with Kenny, a rainbow dad and a doctor. I thought it would be beneficial to sit down and discuss the practical aspects of parenting, which included me asking your burning questions. We cover baby preparation, wha...
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Episode 7
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42:28
Luke & Darren - Surrogacy in America with a TWIST!
This week I chat with Luke and Darren who went through international surrogacy in the US. They tell me how it all started and take me through the steps they undertook to have their beautiful son, Dustin. I have heard so many times people refer ...
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Episode 6
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1:06:36
Sam & Johnny - When a Gay Couple and a Lesbian Couple Make Babies
This week on Over The Rainbow, I chat with Sam and Johnny who tell me about their beautiful family which was created with a lesbian couple. This heartfelt, informative, funny and at times deeply emotional chat takes a glimpse at what i...
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Episode 5
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58:32
Rob & Duncan - What is Altruistic Surrogacy in Canada?
This week I chat with Rob and Duncan about their journey to Canada to undertake altruistic surrogacy in Canada. They take me through the entire process, the steps and costs involved and the legalities of such an undertaking... which resulted in...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:14:09
Anthony - Becoming a Donor Dad Takes Careful Thought and Consideration
Have you ever heard the term 'donor dad' and wondered, what exactly does that mean? This week I chat with Anthony who tells me his journey to becoming a donor dad. A lighthearted, at times laugh out loud chat that really unpacks what exactly a ...
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Episode 3
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40:07
Andrew & Adam - Navigating Childcare for Rainbow Dads and Kids
This week I sit down and chat with Rainbow Dads, Andrew and Adam who own and operate their own childcare centre. They take me behind the walls of the childcare world and reveal, not all childcare centres are the same! We explore wha...
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Episode 2
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52:31
Luke & Jason - Love Makes A Family
In the first episode of my debut series, I sit down with Luke and Jason and discuss their journey to becoming dads via altruistic surrogacy. The saying "loves makes a family" could not be more true when hearing Luke and Jason speak abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:05:41
