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Becoming a dad is a transformative experience—one that reshapes nearly every part of your life. But perhaps the most profound shift happens in the relationship with your partner. What was once your top priority suddenly takes a backseat as the demands of parenthood take over. This week, I sit down with Anthony Lekkas, a relationship expert who specializes in queer relationships, to explore this dynamic. Together, we dive into the challenges and rewards of maintaining a strong connection with your significant other when a newborn (or young children) enters the picture. Anthony offers invaluable insights on how to navigate the complexities of love, intimacy, and partnership amidst the whirlwind of parenthood.
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This week, I'm excited to chat with Sarah Jefford, one of Australia's leading family creation lawyers specializing in surrogacy and donor conception. With extensive experience in this field, Sarah has made a significant impact on the surrogacy community.
She is the author of More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Parents and Surrogates and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2023 for her outstanding contributions to law and the surrogacy community. In addition to her legal work, Sarah hosts The Australian Surrogacy Podcast, where she shares her wealth of knowledge on all things surrogacy.
As if that wasn't enough, Sarah has also been a surrogate herself, helping a gay couple create their family. With her depth of expertise and personal experience, there is no one more qualified to discuss surrogacy than Sarah Jefford.
For more information and to get in contact with the wonderful Sarah, head over to her website: www.sarahjefford.comEpisode edited by: Audio Visionary
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This week, I sit down with intended rainbow dads Paul and Glenn, who take me on their heartfelt journey to parenthood through altruistic surrogacy. They delve into the array of options they considered, weighing the pros and cons before ultimately choosing this path to have their child. However, our conversation takes a poignant turn when they reveal had they tested their embryos they would have destroyed due to a known genetic complication. This discussion not only highlights the joys of their journey but also uncovers the complex challenges and barriers that can arise along the way. Join me for an eye-opening exploration of love, hope, and the hurdles faced on the road to becoming rainbow dads.
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This week, I chat with Santosh, who shares his journey of becoming a dad while living in a heterosexual relationship with his then-wife. Santosh goes on to tell me about the events in his life that eventually led him to bravely come out at 46 and start living as his authentic self.
There’s a touching moment in our conversation when Santosh describes coming out to his kids. Without giving too much away, I can say that this heartwarming moment serves as a reminder that kids have a way of simplifying things, while we adults tend to overcomplicate them.
In this episode, Santosh refers to the support he received from GAMMA, which stands for the Gay and Married Men’s Association.
GAMMA is for men who are married to or partnered with women but are coming to terms with same-sex attraction. It provides safe and confidential opportunities to discuss issues related to their sexuality and relationships. GAMMA is a peer support group—not a professional counseling service—run by volunteers, ordinary men who have been through their own struggles and journeys.
For more information, visit www.gamma.org.au.Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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This week, I’m excited to speak with Kenny, a rainbow dad and a doctor. I thought it would be beneficial to sit down and discuss the practical aspects of parenting, which included me asking your burning questions. We cover baby preparation, what defines a fever, when to consult a doctor, and how dads can better understand the menstrual cycle. It's a jam-packed episode filled with insights that I learned a lot from, and it will be invaluable for both new and seasoned dads!
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This week I chat with Luke and Darren who went through international surrogacy in the US. They tell me how it all started and take me through the steps they undertook to have their beautiful son, Dustin. I have heard so many times people refer to the USA as the gold standard for surrogacy; however, after listening to some of the things Luke and Darren went through, it had me wondering! The boys drop a bombshell revelation that will make your jaw drop, mine certainly did... suffice to say, it centres around the egg donation process and the potential for sibling matches!!
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This week on Over The Rainbow, I chat with Sam and Johnny who tell me about their beautiful family which was created with a lesbian couple.
This heartfelt, informative, funny and at times deeply emotional chat takes a glimpse at what it’s like to create a family with four parents in the mix.
A must listen episode!Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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This week I chat with Rob and Duncan about their journey to Canada to undertake altruistic surrogacy in Canada. They take me through the entire process, the steps and costs involved and the legalities of such an undertaking... which resulted in the birth of their beautiful daughter Bella!
A revealing chat which had me wondering, is surrogacy in Canada truly altruistic or something more complex?!Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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Have you ever heard the term 'donor dad' and wondered, what exactly does that mean? This week I chat with Anthony who tells me his journey to becoming a donor dad. A lighthearted, at times laugh out loud chat that really unpacks what exactly a donor dad is and why, anyone who is considering this pathway needs to think carefully if it's the right choice for them.
I really enjoyed my chat with Anthony and think you will too...Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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This week I sit down and chat with Rainbow Dads, Andrew and Adam who own and operate their own childcare centre. They take me behind the walls of the childcare world and reveal, not all childcare centres are the same!
We explore what to look out for when choosing a childcare provider for your child, questions to ask to work out if your childcare centre is truly inclusive of your rainbow family and we even touch on the child care subsidy.
The boys also unpack their own pathway to fatherhood, which includes both altruistic surrogacy in Australia and commercial surrogacy in the states.
I learnt so much from our chat, but I think Adam summed it up best when he said, "Children are learning and taking cues from us well before they speak"Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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In the first episode of my debut series, I sit down with Luke and Jason and discuss their journey to becoming dads via altruistic surrogacy.
The saying "loves makes a family" could not be more true when hearing Luke and Jason speak about bringing their beautiful son Atticus into the world. A true family affair!
The boys speak about their experience with altruistic surrogacy within Australia and to add to an already very informative episode, go on to discuss commercial surrogacy via Argentina in their attempts to bring Atticus a baby brother or sister!Episode edited by: Audio Visionary
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