The Surrogacy Space

In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld sits down with Dr. Bardos, Founder of White Glove Fertility, to discuss the essential role fertility specialists and IVF clinics play throughout the surrogacy journey. Dr. Bardos shares how White Glove Fertility was created to fill a critical gap in the fertility and family-building space by providing personalized, concierge-style guidance...

In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, Greenspoon Marder surrogacy partner Marla Neufeld shares key insights from a recent conversation with Greenspoon Marder immigration partners Patricia Gannon and Marcela Bermudez on a major update to Florida’s surrogacy laws. With the signing of the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement (FIRE) Act, effective July 1, 2026, new restrictions will proh...

In this powerful episode of The Surrogacy Space , host Marla Neufeld sits down with Alexandra French, Co-Founder, and Zach French, Executive Director of The Surrogacy Foundation, to explore how their deeply personal journey led to building one of the most impactful nonprofits in the surrogacy space. After navigating a breast cancer diagnosis that ultimately made surrogacy their only path to grow t...

In this episode of The Surrogacy Space , host Marla Neufeld sits down with Elizabeth Simonton, co‑founder and executive director of ICU Baby, a South Florida nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating the NICU. Elizabeth shares the deeply personal experience with her third child that inspired her to build an organization focused on emotional, financial, and informational support for fam...

In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld sits down with Nick Klingenberg, a seasoned Wills, Trusts & Estates attorney at Greenspoon Marder with nearly a decade of experience advising high‑net‑worth families across New York and California. With deep professional expertise and a meaningful personal journey into family building, Nick brings a uniquely well‑rounded perspective to...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 34: "From Legal Planning to Parenthood Through Surrogacy with Jason Neufeld" In this episode of Surrogacy Space , host Marla Neufeld welcomes her husband, Jason Neufeld, Managing Partner and Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney, for a unique conversation that blends professional expertise with personal experience. From his work in elder law and Medicaid planning—helping fami...

The Surrogacy Space - Men’s Health & Infertility with Dr. Bitran, Urologist at Mt. Sinai Medical Center In episode 33 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld speaks with Dr. Joshua Bitran, a urologist in men’s health and infertility, about a topic that’s often overlooked: male fertility in surrogacy and infertility treatment. Why does male fertility matter? Dr. Bitran breaks it down, covering th...

In episode 32 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld explores the mission and evolving impact of March of Dimes in improving maternal and infant health across the U.S. Special guest Tenesha Avent, Director of Maternal Child Health & Collective Impact, shares insights into the challenges families face today, and how programs like NICU Family Support and Supportive Pregnancy Care are making a dif...

In Episode 31 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld sits down with Erin Morrison, author of Three Minutes for Mom and creator of The Conscious Mom, for a heartfelt conversation about redefining motherhood through reflection and connection. Erin shares the inspiration behind her book and explores how conscious parenting offers a more intentional, emotionally attuned approach than traditional models...

Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Dr. Eva Benmeleh, Licensed Clinical Psychologist In this episode, Marla Neufeld interviews Dr. Eva Benmeleh, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and perfectionism. Dr. Benmeleh shares her background and professional focus on helping clients navigate infertility and pregnancy challenge...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 29 - Interview with Kat Curtin, Executive Director, Single Mothers by Choice -------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld , Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Kat Curtin, Executive Director, Single Mothers by Choice --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ T...

Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guests: Siblings - Steven Lazarus and Allison Lazarus --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com Social Media Handle(s): Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw ---------------------------------------- Guest Spea...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 27 - Interview with Vivi Bitran, Head of Clinical Operations and Community Engagement, ATWOME --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Vivi Bitran, Head of Clinical Operations and Community Engagement, ATWOME --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gm...

**A Surrogacy Space and Immigration Coffee Talk Crossover The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump's 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy In this episode, we dive into the legal issues surrounding the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 and Executive Order No. 14160, issued by President Trump. These controversial measures aim to restrict automatic U.S. citizenship to children born...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 26 - Interview w/ Greenspoon Marder Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Lauren Barkan --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guests: Lauren Barken, Greenspoon Marder, Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/...

Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guests: Katie Faust, Managing Partner/Surrogate Program Director & Trish Scarborough, Managing Partner/Director of Intended Parent Case Management --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla , email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com . Socia...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 24 - Interview with Laura O’Malley, Contributing Author, Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Laura O’Malley, Contributing Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood --------------------------------------- Learn more abo...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 23, Spain Bans Its Embassies from Registering Babies Born Through Surrogacy ————————————— Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner ————————————— Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com . —————————————- About the Surrogacy Space: The Surrogacy Space is a heartfelt po...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 22 - Interview with Sherri Levine, Founder and CEO of MomGenuity, LLC and Co-Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood” --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Sherri Levine, Founder and CEO of MomGenuity, LLC and Co-Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Mother...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 21 - “When Infertility Strikes Families. An Interview with Liz Somerstein, Partner at Greenspoon Marder” --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Liz Somerstein, Land Use & Zoning Partner, Greenspoon Marder --------------------------------------- The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 20 - "All about Family Source Consultants (FSC)" -------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Staci Swiderski, CEO/Founder, Family Source Consultants -------------------------------------- The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART)....

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 19 - "“Interview with Director of Partner Relations at SeedTrust, a Surrogacy and Egg Donor Escrow Company”" --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Abby Helmuth, Director of Partner Relations at SeedTrust, a Surrogacy and Egg Donor Escrow Company --------------------------------------- The Surr...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 18 - "Interview with Jarret Zafran, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of New York Based Surrogacy Agency, Brownstone Surrogacy" --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Jarret Zafran, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of New York Based Surrogacy Agency, Brownstone Surrogacy ------------------...

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 17 - “All About Surrogacy Simplified - Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge” --------------------------------------- Featuring Special Guest: Jessie Jaskulsky Owner of Surrogacy Simplified, Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge --------------------------------------- The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART)....

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 16 - "All About the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF)" Guest Speaker: Elana Frank, CEO & Founder, Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) Efrat Yuzefovich, JFF-Miami Manager, Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) ---------------------------------------- Guest Speaker Contact: Elana Frank, CEO & Founder, Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) – Click the following link to schedule...