Southern Sips

It's okay to not be okay sometimes. In this deeply personal episode of Southern Sips , Lyndsey shares an honest conversation about mental health, burnout, anxiety, mom guilt, emotional exhaustion, and learning to give yourself grace during hard seasons. If you've been carrying more than anyone realizes, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and you don't have to pretend...

In this empowering episode of Southern Sips , Lyndsey shares one of the most important lessons she's learned through surrogacy: the importance of advocating for yourself. From navigating fertility clinics and medication protocols to finding the confidence to ask questions and trust her instincts, she opens up about a recent experience during her second surrogacy journey where she advocated for...

In this empowering episode of Southern Sips , Lyndsey shares one of the most important lessons she's learned through surrogacy: the importance of advocating for yourself. From navigating fertility clinics and medication protocols to finding the confidence to ask questions and trust her instincts, she opens up about a recent experience during her second surrogacy journey where she advocated for...

In this heartfelt episode of Southern Sips , Lyndsey dives into the challenge of trusting God's timing when life doesn't unfold the way we planned. Through personal stories and honest reflections, she explores waiting seasons, comparison, unanswered prayers, and the pressure to rush into the next chapter. If you've ever felt behind, forgotten, or discouraged by how long something is ta...

In this deeply honest episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey opens up about what its like to support and celebrate other surrogates while her own journey feels delayed and uncertain. From watching others hit milestones she hoped to reach herself, to learning the difference between jealousy and grief, this conversation is a raw look at waiting, emotional resilience, friendship and protecting your heart...

In this deeply personal episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey shares her experience navigating IVF mock cycles, thin uterine lining, postpartum healing, and life after IUD removal during her second surrogacy journey. From the emotional weight of delays to learning how to trust her body again, this is an honest conversation about fertility, patience, and giving yourself grace in the waiting.

In this deeply personal episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey opens up about the reality of breaking generational cycles and the emotional weight of being the one who chooses to heal differently. From growing up around unhealthy patterns to learning how to protect her peace, her marriage, motherhood, and home, this conversation dives into the courage it takes to stop passing pain down unchanged. This...

In this episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey sits down for a real, honest conversation about what her 30s have truly taught her. What once felt like a season to fear has become a season of growth, clarity, and coming home to herself. From feeling behind and questioning where she was in life… to learning how to let go of unrealistic expectations, make peace with past choices, and step into a quieter,...

Coming off birth control, navigating IVF mock cycles, and preparing for a second surrogacy journey - this one is real. I'm sharing my personal experience of being just over a year postpartum, six months post-IUD removal, and facing challenges with my uterine lining during mock cycles. We're talking about hormonal shifts, thin lining, unexpected delays, and the emotional weight surrogates c...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of infertility, failed IVF, and pregnancy loss. In this emotional episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey sits down with her best friend, Tracey, to share a real and honest infertility journey, including failed IUI, failed IVF, miscarriage, and the difficult decision to stop trying. We talk about the emotional weight of infertility, pregnancy loss, a...

Infertility is more than a medical journey—it’s an emotional one. In this episode of Southern Sips, Lyndsey opens up about the emotional side of infertility, including the quiet struggles, mental weight, and strength it takes to keep hoping while waiting to grow your family. We talk about infertility, surrogacy, intended parents, and the journey of navigating disappointment, faith, and resilience....

What does surrogacy really teach you about motherhood? In this episode, I share a heartfelt look at how being a surrogate changed my perspective on motherhood, gratitude and the different paths women take to build a family. I talk about real-life motherhood moments, the emotional journey of intended parents, infertility, and the deeper meaning of love and sacrifice. If you're interested in sur...

Ever wondered what actually goes into becoming a surrogate? In this episode of Southern Sips , I am pulling back the curtain on the full journey - from the very first application to matching with intended parents - and everything in between. Because while surrogacy is often seen as a beautifu act of love (and it absolutley is), what many people don't see is the level of preparation, screening,...

This one's a little different.. and a whole lot more personal. In this surprise bonus episode of Southern Sips, I'm sitting down with my husband - the man who's been beside me through this entire surrogacy journey - but rarely in front of the mic. And ya'll..we're talking about his side of things. Because while surrogacy is often told from the surrogate's perspective, there...

In this episode of Southern Sips, we're diving into the questions people often wonder about but don't always feel comfortable asking out loud. You know the ones - the questions people whisper, Google late at night, or start to ask and then stop because they don't want to offend anyone. But here's the thing: curiosity isn't something to be embarrassed about. The more we talk openly about surrogacy,...

"Hey..how would you feel about me carrying someone else's baby?" That's not exactly a casual dinner table conversation. In Episode 4 of Southern Sips, I'm sharing my husband's perspective on surrogacy - the questions he had, and the support he gave, and what this journey has meant for our family. Because surrogacy isn't something a woman does alone. Behind every surrogate is usually a partner walk...

One of the most common questions I hear when people learn I'm a surrogate is simple but deeply personal: "How do you not get attached?" In this episode of Southern Sips, I'm sharing the honest answer. We'll talk about the heart behind surrogacy, the difference between caring for a baby and claiming a baby as your own, and why intention plays such a big role in the journey. I also share what it's r...

In todays episode, I give you a look into my heart and why I choose to be a gestational surrogate.

Here we learn where this podcast grew from, and why I feel so strong about sharing.

Southern Sips brings together Southern living and the emotional world of surrogacy—family, faith, tradition, and real stories shared over a cup of sweet tea. This podcast offers honest, compassionate conversations for hopeful parents, surrogates, and anyone curious about the journey, with warmth, faith, and Southern hospitality.