Let's Talk Surrogacy

Surrogacy contracts can feel intimidating, technical and overwhelming... but they’re one of the most important parts of the entire surrogacy journey. In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", we’re joined by Joanna Beck Wilkinson, an attorney and founding member of Foster + Bloom, to break down what a surrogacy contract actually does, why it’s more than “just paperwork" and how it...

Christina and her husband faced years of infertility, failed IVF transfers and unimaginable loss until one embryo and one perfect match changed everything. In this emotional episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", Christina opens up about the pain, the hope and the moment she finally held her daughter in her arms. She walks us through her lowest points, why they chose American Surrogacy, what...

Codi, an experienced surrogate, shares her raw, real surrogacy story from her teenage calling to navigating contracts, pregnancy and emotional recovery with American Surrogacy. In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Codi, a surrogate who opens up about her unique experience carrying for another family. Codi walks us through the highs and lows of her journe...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Surrogacy, host Lindsay talks with Alison, a surrogate who knew she wanted to carry a child for someone else since she was 8 years old.  From a challenging mock cycle and months of injections to a high-risk pregnancy and a postpartum emergency, Alison takes us through the beautiful, emotional, and sometimes scary reality of being a surrogate, and why, despite everythi...

Wade Morris, Director of Community Resources at American Surrogacy, reveals how to choose the right surrogacy agency, avoid scams and save time in this must-hear deep dive episode of "Let's Talk Surrogacy". Are you considering surrogacy and don’t know where to start? In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Wade to break down the entire proces...

What happens when a surrogate and international intended parents connect so deeply, they choose to do it all again? In this touching episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay welcomes Brittany, a surrogate from Missouri, along with Anja and Christian, a couple from Switzerland, to share their remarkable story. From an instant connection to two beautiful international surrogacy jour...

What happens when a surrogate faces failed pregnancy after failed pregnancy, and still chooses hope? In this raw and inspiring episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", Madie, a two-time surrogate opens up about her decade-long journey of resilience and the powerful bond between surrogates and intended parents. Madie walks us through her three journeys, the emotional highs and crushing lows, an...

A surrogate, a twin birth and a surprise pregnancy?? See how this American Surrogacy journey is truly one for the books. What happens when a surrogate and intended parent form a bond so deep, it turns into family? In this heartfelt episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Lindsey and Megan to share their incredible journey: how Megan carried twin boys for Lindsey, w...

The Director of Community Resources at American Surrogacy, Wade Morris breaks down embryo creation, donation costs & more in this expert, rapid-fire Q&A about embryos for "Let's Talk Surrogacy". Curious about how embryos factor into the surrogacy process? This Q&A provides clarity to some of the most common (and complex!) questions about embryos, IVF, egg donation and em...

In this powerful first episode of the "Let's Talk Surrogacy" podcast, Meg, an experienced surrogate, opens up about her surrogacy journey, giving birth for two other families. Meg is a mom of four and two-time surrogate. She shares her incredible journey into surrogacy from what sparked her interest, to navigating IVF, dealing with miscarriage, setting boundaries with intended paren...