The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

Host Jaimie sits down with Megan, Taylor, and Jessica, three married lesbian non-bio moms fighting for legal recognition of their parental rights in Louisiana. They discuss the challenges they're facing in the legal system, the archaic "presumption of paternity" civil code 185 being used against them, and the impact it has on their families. The guests share their personal experiences...

Host Jaimie sits down with Kay Anderson, host of the Lost Spaces podcast, for a candid discussion about the complexities of queer family planning, nature vs nurture, and the individual choice to have children. The conversational journey offers a deep dive into not only Kay's personal musings regarding family and parenting but also the diverse ways queer individuals approach these life choices....

S15 EP9 l Host Jamie sits down with Courtney, Whitney, and their dad Glenn to discuss their unique family story. Glenn came out as gay after 33 years of marriage, and his daughters were in their 20s at the time. The conversation delves into the challenges Glenn faced in coming to terms with his sexuality and the impact it had on his family. The episode highlights the power of acceptance and the tr...

In this episode of the Queer Family Podcast, host Jamie sits down with Miles Borrero, a trans queer yoga teacher and author of the memoir "Beautiful Monster: A Becoming." Miles shares their journey of self-discovery and transition, discussing the labels and identities they have explored along the way. They also delve into their experience as a bonus parent to teenagers and the importance o...

Haley King is a donor-conceived gay mom who ALSO used donor conception to start her own family. Haley shares her journey of discovering her donor-conceived status at the age of 30 and how the challenges she faced in finding information and support led her to become an advocate for donor-conceived people and families. She and Jaimie delve into the importance of open communication, navigating relati...

Jennifer and Vanessa are in the middle of creating a family as a lesbian couple, yet Vanessa's recent hysterectomy and Jennifer's epilepsy add intricate layers of complexity to their journey. Faced with legal uncertainties surrounding adoption as an LGBTQIA+ couple, they shifted towards using donor sperm at a bank, only to confront profound societal biases and systemic hurdles in the ferti...

Host Jaimie sits down with Tom Tracy, an award-winning author and proud gay dad, to explore his inspiring journey to parenthood through adoption. Together, they delve into the joys and challenges of raising children, drawing from Tom's experiences that have inspired his acclaimed book series, Scoochie and Skiddles. Tom's work aims to normalize LGBTQIA+ families by portraying them in everyd...

l S15 EP4 l Heidi and Trine, lactation consultants and friends, join host Jaimie to discuss feeding babies in the queer community. They explore induced lactation, chest feeding, and inclusive feeding practices. Sharing their own queer journeys, they provide valuable insights into the challenges and possibilities of feeding babies in the queer community. They emphasize the importance of seeking hel...

l S15 EP3 l Wendy Cole transitioned genders at the age of 67, even though she was convinced from the age of 5 that her “male facsimile” was not her true authentic self. A life of suppression and maintaining a heteronormative identity took a tremendous toll on her well-being, and caused strained relationships within her family, leading to a powerful transformation later in life. Now, finally living...

l S15 EP2 l Jaimie sits down with Roberto Concepción to chat about his journey to solo parenthood as a gay dad through surrogacy. After his daughter’s birth, he noticed a severe gap in representation for families like his, and so, in true badass style, he decided to change that. He wrote and self-published a children's book called "More Than a Crown" to show his daughter a family like...

It’s the Season 15 premiere, y’all! Jaimie is joined by the one and only Mama Sue to introduce this fantastic episode with special guests, MyLin and SK Stokes Kennedy. These trailblazing influencers share their journey as a queer black family, including challenges and triumphs with family acceptance, co-parenting in a blended family, using the tried and true “turkey baster🤪” method with a known d...

Jaimie is joined by her wife, Anne in this bonus episode. Tune in for a heartwarming and sometimes hilarious foray into the daily life of a queer family managing sickness, parenting challenges, and the tenacity of a ten-year-old with big dreams. Jamie also gives a sneak peek of the upcoming season, featuring interviews with LGBTQIA+ families, including gay dads, gay moms, trans parents, and famili...

Host Jaimie Kelton is interviewed by Gavin and David from the “ Gaytriarchs ” podcast in this bonus episode of The Queer Family Podcast. They discuss the challenges and joys of parenting as queer individuals, including Jaimie's personal journey to motherhood as a lesbian mom. They touch on the stereotypes that can come with being a gay dad or lesbian mom and the complexities of raising a son....

A Mic for the LGBTQIA+ Community: The Queer Family Podcast. Join Jaimie in this Bonus Episode as she guests on ‘This ‘Is Infertility” with Dan Bulger.  Almost three years ago, we published a list of our Top 17 Favorite Fertility Podcasts. Topping that list was a podcast called “If These Ovaries Could Talk,” a show centered around the lesbian experience of fertility and family building. Today’s gue...

l BONUS l Jaimie has some exciting news to share y’all! You can now watch video episodes on Spotify!  A brief introduction to The Queer Family Podcast and Jaimie’s personal journey of building a family as a gay mom. She talks about her experience with infertility and the lack of representation for LGBTQIA+ families in the fertility space. Jaimie also announces that the podcast is now available in...

S14 EP15 BONUS | Join Jaimie in this Holiday Bonus Episode as she guests on 'Lost Spaces' with K Anderson! Jaimie shares her experience growing up in San Francisco surrounded by queer culture but struggling to recognize her own queerness. She discusses the male-dominated gay world she witnessed in the 80s and 90s and the lack of representation of gay women. Jaimie reflects on her journey o...

S14 EP14 BONUS | We interrupt our regular content to bring you Holiday Bonus Episodes of podcasts that Jaimie loves and has guested on! Listen to the intro to hear an update and funny story from Jaimie before diving into an episode of “Who’s Your Daddy” with Michael and Matt. Jaimie and the fellas go deep into her personal story of struggling through unexplained infertility and over 3 years (!!) o...

S14 EP12 |  Dr. Lulu , a Nigerian-born pediatrician and advocate, shares her personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a queer person. Growing up in a homophobic and religious society, she struggled with internalized homophobia and rejected her own child when they showed signs of being feminine. However, after her child revealed themselves as transgender, Dr. Lulu had a change of heart...

S14 EP11 | Moe Ari and Tiffany, hosts of the Be Your Own Love Goals podcast, share their journey as a queer couple. They met in college, became friends, and eventually fell in love. Moe Ari later came out as transgender, and they decided to start a family through reciprocal IVF. They faced challenges with their families' acceptance and had difficult conversations about their donor choice. Desp...

S14 EP10 | Freya Lyon, a queer mom and donor-conceived child, shares her journey of finding her "bio dad" and connecting with her donor-conceived siblings. She discusses her experience growing up with queer moms, her own journey of becoming a parent, and the importance of open communication and honesty in donor-conceived families. Freya emphasizes the significance of answering the question...

S14 EP9 | Eddie and Aurelio discuss their journey of adopting in the UK and becoming parents to twin toddlers during the pandemic. They emphasize the need for a support network and resources during the adoption process, and how the COVID-19 pandemic added both challenges and opportunities for bonding with their children. They now provide representation and support for other same-sex couples and ad...

S14 EP8 | Emme Reynolds, a transgender parent to two children in a newly blended family, shares their journey of self-discovery and transition. She discusses the importance of listening to each other's stories and understanding the challenges and complexities of transitioning. Emme emphasizes that transition is not a one-time event but an ongoing process, and highlights the difficulties faced...

S14 EP7 | Liz Glazer, an award-winning stand-up comedian and queer mom, shares her journey to parenthood and the stillbirth of her first daughter, Leo Pearl. She discusses the struggles and grief associated with pregnancy loss, emphasizing that all forms of loss are equally difficult. Liz also talks about her wife's decision to freeze her eggs and their experience using a sperm bank. Despite t...

  | S14 EP6 | Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman discuss the importance of disclosure and open communication when parenting donor-conceived children. They emphasize the need to drop seeds of information from an early age, allowing children to gradually understand their unique family story. The guests also highlight the significance of language and terminology when discussing donors. The conversat...

S14 EP4 | In the first part of this 2-part episode, we're diving deep into that Search for The Superhuman, y'all! Lisa Schuman and Dr. Mark Leondires, co-authors of "Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception," share insights on choosing the right donor and explore the unique perspectives and experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals bring to this exciting and complex fami...