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Surrogacy, Adoption & Modern Families: Pedro Andrade on “Somewhat Familiar" | Building your family

Journalist Pedro Andrade joins me to talk about his new documentary series Somewhat Familiar – a global journey through surrogacy, adoption, foster care and modern LGBTQ+ families, including his own path to fatherhood with his husband and their daughter via surrogacy.

From “illegal” same‑sex parenthood in Italy to adoption in Korea and foster families in the U.S., we explore how love, law and culture shape who gets to be a family.

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FREE live workshop on Surrogacy Decisions & Relationships: Setting Up a Healthier Journey.

Whether you're exploring surrogacy or supporting someone who is, this space is for you. Let’s talk about building trust, clarity, and connection.

🗓 January 7, 2026
🕕 6 PM EST
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Overwhelmed by IVF, Donor Conception or Surrogacy? Best Lessons of 2025 for Your 2026 Journey

If you’re using IVF, donor conception or surrogacy and feel overwhelmed heading into 2026, this “Best of 2025 – Learn” episode pulls together the most helpful insights and reminders from the year so you feel more prepared and less alone.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

- Coping with the emotional load of treatment
- Deciding about donor conception and long‑term implications
- Navigating surrogacy as intended parents
- Key mindsets to protect your mental health

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PCOS & Embryo Testing: PGT‑A, PGT‑M & PGT‑P Explained | Dr Steven Palter | Building your family

Struggling with PCOS and trying to understand your fertility options – and all the talk about PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P?

In this episode, fertility specialist Dr Steven Palter walks through how he approaches PCOS treatment and lifestyle, then explains the differences between PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P in IVF embryo genetic testing.

I frame this as a kind of “second opinion” conversation – not to replace your own doctor, but to give you another way of hearing the information so you can ask clearer questions at your own clinic.

Learn more about Dr. Steven Palter: www.goldcoastivf.com/
Follow Dr. Steven Palter on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevenpaltermd/

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The Zoom Out Theory: 10‑Minute Reset For IVF, Donor & Surrogacy Overwhelm | Building your family

Feeling overwhelmed by IVF, donor conception or surrogacy?
In this episode I share The Zoom Out Theory – a 10‑minute reset to calm your nervous system and get perspective when treatment feels like too much.
👉 To get the free Zoom Out Theory e-book + guided meditation, click these links
e-book: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2qiyompkg6cowwk18waj6/Year-…
Meditation Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BPME...

When your fertility journey is filled with appointments, waiting, and big decisions, your brain does what it’s designed to do: panic and protect. The problem is, it leaves you stuck in anxiety, obsessing over every result, comment, and “what if.”

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🧡 FREE Workshop: Talking to Your Donor-Conceived Child 🧡
Struggling with how to begin the conversation?

Whether you're just starting your parenting journey or navigating new questions, this session offers compassionate, expert-backed strategies to help you connect with confidence


📅 Wednesday, December 17th
🕔 5PM EST
🎟️ Reserve your FREE spot here 👉 familybuilding.net/events-page/

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Chosen Family in Donor Conception & Surrogacy: Grief, Genetics, and Defining Your Family

Many people using donor conception or surrogacy feel “different” and quietly wonder what family really means when genetics aren’t shared in the way they expected.

In this episode, I talk about chosen family in the context of donor conception and surrogacy: how to see yourself not as “other,” but as part of a growing, very real type of family.

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Choosing a donor isn’t just a decision — it’s a journey.
Join us today at 5PM EST for a free 60-minute workshop.
You’ll learn concepts you won’t find anywhere else.
💬 Safe space. Real insights. No cost.
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Topic: Choosing a donor - FREE Live Workshop
Time: Dec 10, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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The Myth Of Donor Family Limits: What Parents Really Need To Know | Building your family

If you’ve been reassured that your donor will only create a “small number” of families, or even that they’re effectively “just for you,” this episode is important.

In this conversation, I unpack:
– What clinics and banks usually mean when they talk about “family limits”
– Why those limits often don’t work the way intended in real life
– How donor siblings can appear over time, even when you were told the donor wouldn’t donate again
– Why spending a fortune trying to secure an “exclusive” donor is rarely the best way to protect your child
– What is in your control: planning to tell your child about their donor conception so they understand there may be donor siblings now or in the future

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When IVF Stops Working & It’s Time For Donor Eggs (With Dr. Moomjy) | Building your family

If you’re in IVF and quietly wondering, “How many more rounds can we do before we have to think about donor eggs?” this conversation with Dr. Moomjy is for you.

In this episode, we talk about:
– Why IVF fails for some people even when everything looks “normal”
– How many tries – at different ages – actually make sense before you seriously consider donor eggs
– When donor eggs are one option vs when they’re realistically the only path to a baby

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