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Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast

Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast
Author: Carey Flamer-Powell
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Join experienced gestational surrogate, surrogacy industry veteran and award-winning former surrogacy agency owner Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of SurrogacyMentor.com, as she aims to normalize surrogacy. Joined by her co-host, 3 time gestational surrogate Marielle Schuberth, they aim to spread awareness by educating and sharing personal stories about gestational surrogacy from experienced surrogates, medical and legal professionals, parents via surrogacy and others whose lives have been changed by surrogacy. Let's #normalizesurrogacy !
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Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with author and National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin, as they discuss her newest novel, The Favor, as well as:Adele's personal journey through infertility and surrogacyWhy she chose to write about surrogacyHow she created the characters in the bookHow she hopes the book will resonate in the infertility and surrogacy communitiesWhen the book may be turned into a TV series!Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with attorney Maya Shulman, as they discuss the expenses involved with surrogacy, what coverages are available and how to finance a journey.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with 3-time Surrogate Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor, as they share their recent visits with their Intended Parents and SurroBabes!Marielle's recent visit with her Intended Dads from France and their 4 year old son that Marielle deliveredCarey's recent visit with her Intended Mother from Georgia and her 8 year old son that Carey deliveredThe unique relationship that Marielle's parents has with the Intended Dads from FranceHow Carey was able to see her own daughter with the child she delivered as a surrogate and the unique bond they share, as well as introduce her new partner to the Intended Mother and childHow the relationships Marielle and Carey share with the families they carried for have grown and changed over the years since they delivered and how they foresee the relationships evolving as the children grow upLet's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, Abby Helmuth of SeedTrust Escrow, as they discuss: What is an escrow account?Why is an escrow account so crucial to a surrogacy journey?How are escrow accounts protected?How does the escrow company make sure funding and payments are made on time and correctly?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guests, gestational surrogate Kayla and intended mother, Kayla, (yes they have the same name!) as they discuss: How did they first meet?What was it like to carry for a friend, and what was it like to ask a friend to carry a pregnancy for you?How has the pregnancy gone so far and what are the plans for delivery day?What advice they would give others considering surrogacyHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, gestational surrogate for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Alexandra Ryan, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy?What was it like carrying for a very famous celebrity couple?What is the relationship between her, her family and her intended parents and their family?Why she feels it is important to be educated and committed to the surrogacy process.How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, Andrea Bryman, LMFT, as they discuss: What are the different kinds of losses a surrogate experience?What mental health support is available for surrogates who experience loss?What can surrogacy professionals and intended parents do to support surrogates experiencing loss?Why surrogates should request mental health support for their journeyHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with 3-time Surrogate Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor, as they tackle your top surrogacy questions, including:Are Surrogates Related to the Baby?Who Chooses to Become Parents via Surrogacy?Do Intended Parents Also Have to be Screened?How Long Does Surrogacy Take?Won't the Surrogate Get Attached to the Baby?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, gestational surrogate, Kelsey Wehner, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy?How did she handle her first failed matched with Intended Parents?Why she feels it is important to be educated and committed to the surrogacy process.How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, experienced gestational surrogate, CeCe Lindsey, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy?How were her 3 journeys different or the same?What is it like being pregnant with someone else's baby?What is her relationship like with the parents?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor , along with special guest, Surrogacy's Mentor's Managing Partner, Lisa Chiya, as they discuss: Lisa's very personal struggles with fertility, IVF and becoming a parent via surrogacyWhat led Lisa to the surrogacy industry over 20 years agoWhy Lisa chose to come onboard with Surrogacy Mentor as a partnerWhy experience and ethics matter when choosing a surrogate advocateHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor , along with Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and 3 time surrogate, as they discuss: Why surrogate medical records are critical to the screening processWhat to expect for yourself and your partner during the screeningWhat the common medical disqualifications for surrogates areHow the experienced surrogacy experts at Surrogacy Mentor help educate potential surrogates about these topics and more!Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor , along with special guest, experienced gestational surrogate, Lynsay Case, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy?What it was like being a single mother as a surrogateWhat is it like being pregnant with someone else's twin babies?What is her relationship like with the parents who live in another country?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, along with special guest, 10 year old Mia, as they discuss her perspective on her mom Marielle's 3 surrogacy journeys!Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with special guest, experienced gestational surrogate, Betsy King, as they discuss: What first interested her in gestational surrogacy?How did her support network feel about her becoming a surrogate?Why she feels working with an agency is crucial for a successful journeyWhat it was like being a single mother as a surrogateWhat is it like being pregnant with someone else's baby?What is her relationship like with the parent?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with special guest Kim Surratt, attorney and owner of Surratt Law, as they discuss how Nevada changed the game when it comes to discrimination in health insurance for surrogates and why this is important, including:Why do most health insurance plans discriminate against surrogates?What Kim did in Nevada to eliminate discrimination in health insurance for surrogates and how it changed surrogacy in NevadaWhy Nevada is an example each state should followHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with Marielle Schuberth, Intake Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor and 3 time surrogate, as they discuss the importance of commitment as a surrogate, starting with the very first surrogacy application.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with Marielle Schuberth, Intake Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor and 3 time surrogate, as they share their personal experiences as surrogates and 5 Awesome Reasons to Become a Surrogate.Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with parents via surrogacy, Danielle and Evan, as they discuss: Coming to the decision to pursue surrogacy after a cancer diagnosisWhat is the surrogacy process like for intended parents?How did you choose your surrogacy agency, IARC Surrogacy?How did Covid effect your surrogacy process?What was the birth experience like?What is your relationship with surrogate today?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com
Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , along with special guest, experienced gestational surrogate, Nasharra Matthews, as they discuss: What first interested Nasharra in gestational surrogacy?How did her partner and family feel about her becoming a surrogate?Why she feels working with an agency is crucial for a successful journeyWhy she feels surrogacy is still taboo in the African American communityWhat is it like being pregnant with someone else's baby?What is her relationship like with the parents?How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com