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Considering fatherhood? Listen to gay men and queer intended dads talk about deciding to become parents, choosing a family-building path, and navigating the emotional journey.
Explore firsthand stories from queer dads, intended parents, advocates, and family-building professionals.
Oct 2026
Thinking about surrogacy? Wondering how gay couples, LGBTQ parents, single parents, and cancer survivors build families through gestational surrogacy? In this episode of Fathernetics , host Jameel Mayers sits down with Sunshine and Casey fr
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Sep 2026
Think surrogacy is just a fancy way to skip the line? Think again! Today, we're diving into real-life stories of LGBTQ surrogates, unexpected family ties, and the magic moments that make this journey so uniquely human and humanizing. In thi
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Sep 2026
Fatherhood doesn’t come with a blueprint, but it does come with opportunities to grow. This week on Fathernetics , Friend of the Show Lance Souter (LGBTQ+ Ally) joins me for a conversation about becoming a better parent through accountabili
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Aug 2026
Dom came through and brought it the whole time.. Thank you, Dom! We’re talking surrogacy from the inside, what people don’t tell you, how a destination wedding sounds cute until you’re actually planning it, and what parenting really looks l
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Jul 2026
RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gay Fatherhood, Surrogacy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Eric Calvario. Eric shares his RuPaul’s Drag Race journey, gay fatherhood, surrogacy, LGBTQ+ representation, and how drag strengthened his family and confidence.
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Mar 2026
In this conversation, Jameel Mayers and Oded Heilinger discuss the significance of names and cultural heritage, Oded's journey from Israel to becoming a father through surrogacy, and the challenges and joys of parenting. They explore the im
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Jan 2026
In this conversation, Shaun Thomas shares his experiences as a father of three children through surrogacy, discussing the challenges and joys of parenting, the importance of community support, and the process of selecting a surrogacy agency
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Jan 2026
Did you meet Meryl Streep? Brian James shares his journey from a small-town upbringing in West Virginia to a career in musical theater and film in New York City. He talks about becoming a dad, moving to the suburbs, and why representation i
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Jan 2026
Jameel Mayers sits down with Mauricio Chamberlin for a candid conversation about the journey of fatherhood, adoption challenges, and the joy of building family traditions. They discuss how social media shapes modern shopping habits, why nut
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Dec 2025
The conversation with Matt Tolbert breaks down why surrogacy in the United States has become so expensive and what those rising costs really mean for families hoping to grow through assisted reproduction. It explores how prices have climbed
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Dec 2025
In this conversation, Dennis Wesemann Widmark shares his journey of becoming a father through surrogacy, his experiences traveling in the US, and the cultural insights from Colombia. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood, t
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Dec 2025
In this engaging conversation, Joseph Tito shares his journey as a father, navigating the complexities of parenthood, surrogacy, and cultural influences. He reflects on the importance of family, self-care, and the challenges of balancing wo
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Nov 2025
In this episode of Fathernetics , we talk with Tammy — founder of Oak Surrogacy in Canada, and a woman who has been a surrogate multiple times herself. Tammy brings a rare perspective to the conversation, sharing both her personal experienc
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Aug 2025
In this episode of Fathernetics , Louis & Sean takes us through the winding path of becoming a father via surrogacy in Canada. From the early days of uncertainty — paperwork, waiting lists, and emotional hurdles — to the life‑changing momen
Listen to this story →Paths include adoption, foster-to-adopt, surrogacy, and co-parenting. The right option depends on personal circumstances, laws, resources, and family goals.
Many future fathers begin by discussing their goals, support network, finances, timelines, and the family-building paths available to them.
Fathernetics focuses on real stories from queer fathers, intended dads, and people supporting LGBTQ+ family building.