All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast

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From Heartbreak to Hope: A Surrogate Journey That Made Her a Mom

2026-08-1452:04

In this episode, Arsiak Vartenian shares her emotional journey from multiple IVF losses to choosing surrogacy and finding an empathetic surrogate and agency partner. She discusses the challenges, the importance of communication, and how the experience empowered her to embrace motherhood. Through candid storytelling, Arsiak highlights the role of supportive agencies, the bond with her surrogate, and advice for intended parents and potential surrogates. A hopeful conversation about perseverance, women helping women, and the joy of finally becoming a mom. Inspired to help someone like Arsiak? Learn more about how to become a surrogate. podscan_VCswjDRnCIYBEEMuYZshwX4PuNGJ7jNB

When Science Meets Heart: Surrogacy, Setbacks, and Hope with Dr. Joshua Stewart

2026-08-1438:39

In this episode of All Things Conceivable, Nazca Fontes welcomes reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Joshua Stewart to mark National Infertility Awareness Week. Dr. Stewart shares his personal surrogacy journey alongside clinical insights into timelines, male factor infertility, genetic testing, LGBTQ family building, changes in New York law, and evolving supports like fourth-trimester care. Listeners will hear practical advice on perseverance, building a trusted multidisciplinary team, and how modern third‑party reproduction continues to expand access to family building. Inspired to build families? Learn more about helping a family through surrogacy.

From Jet-Setter to Toddler Dad: A Single Gay Man’s Surrogacy Story

2026-08-1333:32

Host Nazca Fontes talks with Joseph Tito, a Toronto-based director and founder of The Dad Diaries, about his journey from a globe-trotting professional to a single gay dad of twin girls through international surrogacy. Joseph shares the highs and lows of five embryo transfers, a breakup, agency challenges, and the crucial support of his parents. He reflects on lessons learned—choosing the right agency, building a village of support, and learning to let go—and how documenting his experience has turned him into an accidental advocate for LGBTQ family building Interested in building your family through surrogacy. Learn more about becoming a surrogate with ConceiveAbilities.

Sister Surrogates: Two Siblings, Two Journeys

2026-08-1338:37

Host Nazca Fontes speaks with sisters Jessie and Maggie about their real-life surrogacy experiences with Conceivabilities. Jessie shares insights from two completed journeys and Maggie reflects on beginning her first, covering motivations, timing, relationships with intended parents, and the emotional moments of delivery. This episode explores what it means to be a gestational carrier, the sacrifices and logistics involved, and the deep bond of the surrogate sisterhood that supports building families. Want to learn more about the surrogacy sisterhood? Learn more about becoming a surrogate.

The Gift of Motherhood: One Mom’s Journey Through Egg Donation & Surrogacy

2026-05-0436:02

In this Mother's Day special of All Things Conceivable, Lara Herzer shares her personal path to parenthood—navigating egg donation, surrogacy, and the emotions that came with those decisions—and how that journey inspired the children’s book Me the Great. The conversation explores how intended parents and surrogates build trust, offers guidance for prospective donors and carriers, and aims to normalize and celebrate modern paths to family building. Learn more about becoming a surrogate and helping another woman like Lara become a mom at How to Become a Surrogate. Learn more about building your family through surrogacy at ConceiveAbilities.com.

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All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast