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Genetic Loss in Donor Conception: Will I Love My Child as Much? | Building your family

If you’re using or considering donor conception and wondering, “Will I feel like the real parent?” or “Will I love this baby as much?” you are not alone.

In this solo episode, I talk about genetic loss – what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s different from lifelong “genetic grief.” I share findings from my own research and years of clinical work, and explain why the distress you feel about needing a donor (even during pregnancy) has no correlation with how much you will love your child.

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Most people naturally focus on photos and eye color when choosing a donor. It’s the first thing you see and it feels concrete. But if that’s all you focus on, it’s easy to overlook some of the genetics and long‑term implications that may matter even more for your family.

In Part 2 of my conversation with social scientist and philosopher Jonathan Anomaly, we talk about how to think about donor eggs, donor sperm, and genetics in a way that actually helps you choose a donor. Jonathan works with a company developing and researching embryo testing tools, so he sits at the intersection of ethics, economics, and genetics.

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Picking a donor for your family journey deserves open conversation—come join us online for a relaxed, supportive discussion

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PGT‑A, PGT‑M & PGT‑P Explained for IVF Patients (Part 1) | Building your family

If you’re in IVF and being offered a menu of embryo tests – PGT‑A, PGT‑M, PGT‑P – it can feel overwhelming. What do they actually tell you? How much is genetics vs environment? And how do you think about ethics, money, and risk for your family?

In this two‑part series, I’m joined by Jonathan Anomaly, a social scientist and philosopher who works with a company developing and researching embryo testing tools, including PGT‑P.

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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.

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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/
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