From serving her country to serving families — Bridget’s new mission is surrogacy. In this episode of Create a Happy Family, veteran and single mom Bridget Romero shares how military discipline, personal calling, and deep purpose led her to become a surrogate. In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ How Bridget’s military service prepared her for […]
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Two Surrogacy Journeys, One Mother’s Story of Hope and Family
What does it feel like to create your family through not just one, but two surrogacy journeys? In this powerful and uplifting episode, Whitney sits down with Whitney Kuhn Lawson, who shares her remarkable path to motherhood through surrogacy — twice. After a medical diagnosis made pregnancy impossible, Whitney and her husband turned to surrogacy […]
18 Lessons from 18 Years in Surrogacy & Egg Donation
This is our 100th episode 🎉 and we’re marking the milestone by sharing the 18 most important lessons from 18 years in surrogacy and egg donation. If you’re exploring assisted reproduction, you know how overwhelming it can feel — so many choices, so many risks, and so much uncertainty. In this special conversation, Katy Encalade, […]
How Listening to Their Bodies Saved Their Lives — And Built a Family
What happens when you trust your intuition — even when the world tells you not to? In this powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, you’ll hear the extraordinary journey of Caroline, an intended mother whose gut instinct led to a life-saving breast cancer diagnosis, and Janna, the surrogate whose intuition during postpartum complications saved her […]
Life After Infant Loss: Surviving IVF’s Hardest Outcome
Trigger warning: This episode discusses infertility, egg donation, and infant loss. “You feel like you’ve failed…but I kept reminding myself: I am enough. I did everything I could.” After years of infertility and finally choosing egg donation, Jody and Jennifer carried the joy of long-awaited pregnancies—only to face the unimaginable loss of their babies. In […]
How She Built Her Family Through Egg Donation & Surrogacy
What do you do when IVF fails and the idea of surrogacy or egg donation feels overwhelming? That’s where Christi Jordan once was—unsure of what came next, but determined to become a mom. In this episode, Christi shares how she turned heartbreak into hope and created her family through surrogacy and egg donation. She talks […]
Relationship Mistakes in Surrogacy (And How to Avoid Them)
What’s the secret to a strong surrogacy journey? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Rachel Goldberg, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in infertility and third-party reproduction, to break down the vital role of communication in surrogacy relationships. Rachel shares: How setting expectations prevents misunderstandings Why understanding attachment styles helps navigate emotions How […]
The IVF Marathon: How to Survive the Rollercoaster and Still Succeed
Lost in the world of IVF, surrogacy, or egg donation? You’re not alone—and this is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Carrie Bedient, co-host of Fertility Docs Uncensored and co-author of the new book The IVF Blueprint, the first authoritative guide to IVF, joins Whitney to share how this overwhelming process can become more […]
From Dream to Dad: Choosing Fatherhood Through Egg Donation & Surrogacy
What if you knew you wanted to be a parent—even if it meant doing it on your own? 💭 Chris Pombonyo did just that. Through egg donation and surrogacy, he became a single dad—and in this episode, he opens up about the challenges, the lessons, and the absolute joy of building his family this way. […]
Egg Retrieval to Embryo Your Next Steps Explained with Dr. Carrie Bedient
So you’ve gone through egg retrieval… now what? You’re staring at a bunch of embryos, overwhelmed with testing options, and wondering what path is right for your family. Sound familiar? In this episode, fertility expert Dr. Carrie Bedient—board-certified REI at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and co-host of Fertility Docs Uncensored—joins Whitney Hall to […]
The One Decision That Changed Everything
In this compelling conversation, Whitney and Heather delve deep into the multifaceted world of surrogacy. Heather shares her personal journey, starting from the motivations behind her decision and the meticulous research she conducted, to the challenges and joys of the matching process with intended parents. The discussion reveals the emotional and physical hurdles she faced […]
Surrogacy Is Emotional: A Therapist Explains How to Navigate It All
Are you navigating the emotional rollercoaster of infertility or surrogacy—or supporting someone who is? This episode will make you feel seen. Whitney is joined by fertility counselor and licensed clinical social worker Kelli Johnson, who has helped countless intended parents work through the mental and emotional load of building a family. They dive deep into […]
Married to a Surrogate: Real Talk with 5 Husbands
What’s it really like when your wife decides to become a surrogate? In this unique and candid episode, Whitney sits down with five husbands whose wives are not only surrogates but also team members at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. These dads and partners pull back the curtain to share what the surrogacy journey looks […]
From OB-GYN to Intended Parent: Dr. Audrey Puentes on Surrogacy and Support
In today’s episode, Whitney is joined by Dr. Audrey Puentes, a board-certified OB-GYN and intended parent who brings a rare and valuable perspective to the surrogacy conversation. As someone who has supported patients through pregnancy and delivery, and also walked the surrogacy journey herself, Audrey understands both sides in a way that few can. This […]
Why Surrogacy Isn’t What You Think: Alyx’s Journey
In this heartfelt episode, Whitney and Alyx dive into the emotional, practical, and life-changing aspects of surrogacy. Alyx shares what inspired her to become a surrogate, the importance of researching and finding the right match, and the legal and medical preparations that go into the journey. She also reflects on the powerful relationships built with […]
Why Surrogacy Was the Answer After IVF Heartbreak
In this heartfelt episode, Whitney sits down with Abby and Kara to explore their emotional journeys through surrogacy. They reflect on the challenges they’ve faced, the deep and unexpected connections formed, and the transformative nature of the experience. With honesty and warmth, they share how trust, community support, and shared vulnerability shaped their paths and […]
East Meets West Holistic Fertility Support with Nicole Lange
What does it look like to care for your whole self during the fertility journey—not just your body, but your heart and mind too? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Nicole Lange, a licensed acupuncturist and holistic fertility educator, to explore how slowing down, tuning in, and embracing both Eastern and Western wisdom can […]
I Didn’t Move On From Grief… I Moved Forward
In this heartfelt conversation, Whitney sits down with Ali to discuss her powerful journey through grief and surrogacy. Ali opens up about the challenges of losing her husband, Thomas, and the emotional complexities of pursuing motherhood after loss. She shares her experience with the surrogacy process—from the delicate steps of egg retrieval to the moment […]
The Infertility Struggle Nobody Talks About: Victoria’s Story
Whitney sits down with Victoria for an open and heartfelt conversation about infertility, endometriosis, and the emotional challenges of using donor eggs. Victoria shares how she found healing through community and why she founded Infertility Unfiltered to provide a space for honest conversations. She discusses the complexities of family dynamics, the importance of support systems, […]
How One Surrogate Faced Heartbreak and Still Said “Yes” Again
In this episode, Whitney sits down with Claire, a two-time gestational carrier who shares what it’s like to walk through not one, but two very different surrogacy journeys. In her first experience, Claire opens up about navigating the heartbreak of a miscarriage followed by the joy of a successful embryo transfer. In her second journey, […]
