Podcast

Join us for a very special episode of Me, You, and Who?! as we celebrate the incredible journey of 2024. This year has been truly unforgettable, filled with meaningful conversations, heartfelt stories, and the joy of helping to educate, support, and create happy families. We’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past year, […]

In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, hosted by Marla Neufeld, Executive Director, Katy Encalade, shares the inspiring mission behind Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. Katy discusses how we help create happy families through our comprehensive egg donation and surrogacy programs, while providing meaningful support to intended parents, donors, and surrogates alike. Tune in to […]

In this heartfelt episode of the Me, You, & Who podcast, we sit down to explore the complex experiences of donor-conceived individuals. Together, we delve into the emotional and psychological impact of growing up in a donor-conceived family, shining a light on the importance of identity and connection. We share personal stories about navigating sibling […]

In this episode, Ebony and Donald Carter take us on their remarkable journey of growing their family through egg donation. Initially, Ebony believed her family was complete after a tubal ligation following her second child. However, after meeting Donald and deciding to expand their family together, they found themselves facing the challenge of infertility. They […]

On today’s episode, we get to hear from the incredible members of the Egg Donor Coordinators from Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions! In this episode you will hear from these dedicated women about what led them to their roles and learn about the invaluable support they provide to both intended parents and egg donors. So […]

On today’s episode, we have the incredible Kristin McQuaid sharing her profound journey through infertility, surrogacy, loss and the inspiring way she turned the most heartbreaking moment of her life in to something amazing beautifully and good. Kristin opens up about the devastating loss of her daughter, London, and the beautiful ways London’s life has […]

On today’s episode, we get to hear from Katy, our Executive Director at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, and her intended mom, Kendall, as they reflect on their incredible surrogacy journey. Almost ten years ago, they met for the first time, beginning a path that would not only bring baby Pace into the world but […]

On today’s episode I get to sit down with Jenn DiMillo, a remarkable three-time gestational carrier who began her surrogacy journey at the age of 40. Jenn opens up about her life-changing decision in 2015 and how her first match with intended parents sparked a deep desire to bring joy to more families. Jenn’s story […]

On today’s episode, we dive into the world of egg donation with the extraordinary Egg Donor Matching Team from Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions! These remarkable women share their personal journeys and the passion that drives their work in this life-changing field. You’ll hear firsthand how the team provides unwavering support and guidance throughout the […]

On today’s episode we sit down with Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in fertility and the founding director of The Center for Family Building. Lisa, co-author of *Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception*, shares her personal journey with infertility and how it led her to dedicate her career to […]

On today’s episode, we get to hear from the incredible members of the Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions Surrogate Coordination Team! In this episode our team of experienced surrogates share their personal stories and valuable insights from their experiences, that led them to the world of surrogacy. We learn from coordinators about their pivotal roles […]

On today’s episode, we delve into the often-overlooked but critical topic of estate planning with Casey O’Connell, an attorney at Klein Fertility Law. Casey highlights the essential role of estate planning in assisted reproductive technology (ART), explaining what it involves, why it’s vital—especially for decisions about genetic material—and the best times to start (hint: sooner […]

Meet Julie, mom to three beautiful children, as she shares her inspiring journey of expanding her family through surrogacy after carrying her two oldest children and facing significant fertility challenges as well as other health issues. Julie’s story is one of trust and resilience, as she leaned on the expertise of medical professionals, trusted the […]

On today’s episode, we get to hear from the incredible members of the Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions Surrogate Education and Matching Team! In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, we dive deep into the experiences and pivotal roles of these dedicated team members. Discover the core values that drive the mission of Egg Donor & […]

On today’s episode, we get to hear the journeys of Liz and Brian, as well as of Brandon and Jake, as each couple navigated the path of egg donation to grow their families. They open up about their decision to pursue egg donation, sharing the emotional highs and lows they faced along the way. They […]

Join us in today’s heartwarming episode as we sit down with dads Mike and Harold, who share their incredible journey of growing their family through surrogacy and egg donation. As a same-sex couple, they open up about the complexities they navigated, from medical challenges to the emotional and practical considerations they faced along the way. […]