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Hear intended fathers, gay dads, surrogates, and family-building professionals discuss the emotional and practical experiences of surrogacy, from choosing an agency to welcoming a child.
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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Sep 2026
Ever wonder what it's like to carry hope—literally—for a family in need? Tasha Field breaks down the ins and outs of surrogacy from her unique perspective as a two-time surrogate and advocate for LGBTQ families. Grab a cup of tea—this episo
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Jun 2026
Friend of the Show Cody Dolly sits down to talk about surrogacy, LGBTQ family planning, and what it really takes to build a family with intention. From triathlons and travel to budgeting for surrogacy and finding the right match, this conve
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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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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
Listen to this story →Some gay couples build families using an egg donor, IVF, and a gestational carrier. Legal and medical requirements depend on location and circumstances.
Costs vary widely by country, agency, clinic, insurance, and individual circumstances. Fathernetics guests share firsthand experiences, not universal price quotes.
Questions can cover screening, legal protections, transparency, surrogate support, fees, and experience working with LGBTQ+ families.