Daddyhood

This week we dive into the world of surrogacy with Lisa Wippler. Lisa shares her experiences as a surrogate, while Colton reflects on meeting his own. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of carrying someone else's child, offering unique insights into this powerful journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Colton talks with Dr. Kim Bergman, psychologist and surrogacy advocate. They discuss her extensive work in surrogacy, personal journey to parenthood, and advocacy for LGBTQ family building and rights. This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata, and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme music by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Colton talks with Mark Daley, author of 'Safe'. They discuss Mark's experience as a foster parent, his activism for foster children, and the challenges of the child protection system. Mark shares insights on LGBTQ+ family building, parenting amid trauma, and redefining child safety. Mark Daley is the author of the bestselling book, Safe, A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take For Family. Daley has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has worked with more than thirty members of Congress, numerous governors, and other elected officials. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform to connect interested families with foster care agencies.  This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Colton sits down with his doctor, Dr. Ringler to take us from Colton's infertility all the way through the embryo transfer. Dr. Ringler was one of the world’s first physicians to help gay men have babies through egg donation and surrogacy. He is committed to helping all members of the LGBTQ community fulfill their dreams of having children and building families. This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme music by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Colton sits down with Lindsey Metselaar: host of the popular 'We Met At Acme' podcast. They discuss Lindsey's journey into motherhood, her experiences during the first few weeks with her newborn, the challenges and joys of being a new parent, how her relationship has evolved since becoming a mother, her thoughts on work-life balance as a podcaster and entrepreneur, advice she'd give to expectant mothers, and so much more. Check out Lindsey's podcast @WeMetAtAcme !! This episode is sponsored by Peer Space. To learn more about Peerspace go to: https://www.peerspace.com/ This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrogacy is complex, but Nodal has a whole new solution - join Colton Underwood and Dr. Brian Levine for an illuminating talk on ethical family building. To learn more about Nodal visit: https://www.nodal.com/ This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Daddyhood, Colton sits down with Max Valverde and Matt Naylor, the dynamic duo behind the popular Milkless Podcast. Join us as we delve into the pros and cons of being a modern Daddy. Max and Matt share their insights on finding balance in parenthood—striving to be the kind of parents their kids will remember fondly when they grow up, all while maintaining our their and respect in the household. We’ll discuss the challenges and rewards of fatherhood, and explore practical tips for being present and supportive without becoming pushover dads. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation as we navigate the journey of parenting with humor, honesty, and a touch of Milkless wisdom. Go check out Colton's episode on Milkless! This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We might be in the 21st century but Sex Ed is stuck in the past. Join Colton and Dr Gonzalez from Popstar Fertility for an honest conversation on the state of Sex Ed. Popstar Fertility for Men is the #1 men's fertility supplement designed to support sperm health, enhance sperm motility, and promote sperm counts and quality. Formulated by the same expert physicians that brought you Popstar Volume & Taste, Popstar Fertility for Men is made with all-natural, organic, and vegan ingredients, making it safe for you and your baby. To learn more go to: popstarlabs.com/colton use code COLTON for 20% off your order This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and produced by Avery Siegel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Colton sits down with the ultimate daddies, Jesse and Justin, to discuss daddyhood. This episode was produced by Avery Siegel, shot by Eleanor Matthews, and edited by Patchwork Piñata. Original theme music by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colton and Jordan team up with Men's Health to share some big exciting news to on the pod this week..... It's time for DADDYHOOD to begin and they can't wait to go on this journey with you all. 🤰👶  Follow us on instagram and YouTube @daddyhoodpodcast This podcast was produced by Avery Siegel, Shot by Eleanor Matthews, and edited by Patchwork Piñata. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton sits down with the one and only Max Lugavere to pick a part what health and wellness really looks like on a day to day basis. Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, podcaster, and bestselling author. To learn more about Max go to https://www.maxlugavere.com/. This episode was Shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton sits down with Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, a company that gives women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free when they donate half of the eggs retrieved to a family who can’t otherwise conceive. After founding Uber Health and following a rare disease diagnosis, Lauren's personal fertility journey inspired her to create Cofertility, a human-first fertility ecosystem rewriting the egg freezing and egg donation experience. Cofertility’s Freeze by Co platform makes egg freezing more accessible while its Family by Co platform provides intended parents seeking donor eggs with a value-aligned alternative without cash compensation. For more information about Cofertility, or to learn more about their programs, visit www.cofertility.com. This episode was Produced by Avery Siegel, shot by Eleanor Matthews, and edited by Patchwork Piñata. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With parenting nothing is easy. This week, Colton sits down with Renee from Mom Room podcast to discuss the judgment placed on parents and the true meaning behind her coined term, "Momposter Syndrome." To listen to the first half of this conversation, head on over to the Mom Room. This podcast was produced by Avery Siegel, shot by Eleanor Matthews and edited by Patchwork Piñata. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Colton sits down with Dr. Levine from CCRM fertility to discuss the science behind family building. To learn more about CCRM Fertility visit www.ccrmivf.com. This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2, Colton continues his conversation with Sydney Sharon and Carey Jones from California Cryobank where they discuss the thought process that goes into choosing an egg donor. For more information, please visit: https://www.cryobank.com and https://donoreggbankusa.com. Head to Cryobank.com and use promo code DADDYHOOD for a free level 2 subscription to the donor catalog. Offer available for 90 days. This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata, and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. ******The experiences and stories shared in this podcast are personal to the speakers based on the time they were building their families. They may not reflect the experiences others have or will have in relation to donor preference, benefit coverage, cost of services, and time frames. Furthermore, ID Disclosure Donors have agreed to allow California Cryobank to release certain identifying information to any donor conceived individuals once they turn 18. This information may include: donor's full name, donation location and last known address or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton sits down with Sydney Sharon and Carey Jones from California Cryobank to discuss the thought process that goes into choosing an egg donor. For more information, please visit: https://www.cryobank.com and https://donoreggbankusa.com ***Disclaimer: The intended parent must qualify for Donor Egg Bank USA’s The Assured Refund Plan® and if someone is interested, they should read the Financial Plan for more details and restrictions. Furthermore, the experiences and stories shared in this podcast are personal to the speakers based on the time they were building their families. They may not reflect the experiences others have or will have in relation to benefit coverage, cost of services, and time frames. This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're joined by Nurse Jamie, a celebrity skincare expert and registered nurse, who offers some self care advice for both during and after pregnancy and tells us about her own journey conceiving triplets through IVF. For early and ad free access, join our Patreon family. This episode was Produced by Avery Siegel, and Shot and Edited by Eleanor Matthews. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton and Jordan sit down and walk you through the very beginnings of their relationship, their life as a married couple and fill you in on their path to parenthood. This podcast was Produced by Avery Siegel, shot by Eleanor Matthews and edited by Patchwork Piñata. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton sits down with his fertility lawyer Rich Vaughn to discuss the legality of expanding your family.  This podcast was produced by Avery Siegel, edited by Patchwork Piñata Media. Original theme song by Jon The Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Colton sits down with Jaci Marie Smith, a photographer turned content creator who has spent the past the few years on her IVF journey and is now pregnant! Jaci Marie opens up about how sharing her story on social media has impacted and influenced her experience.  To follow along on Jaci Marie's journey, check out her TikTok! For early and ad free access, join our Patreon family. This episode was Produced by Avery Siegel, Shot by Eleanor Matthews and Edited by Annika Danenhaur. Original theme song by Jon the Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices