
Welcome to Proud Conception, a podcast that explores the diverse parenthood journeys of LGBTQ+ families in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each episode dives into real stories of parenthood, focusing on the lived experiences of queer parents as they navigate the path to building their families. Keep listening for the expert interviews where we hear from the people supporting these paths to parenthood. This... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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In this episode of Proud Conception, I’m joined by Rose, a mum of two who is parenting well beyond the early years, with one child in their mid-teens and another entering adolescence.
We go right back to the beginning of Rose and her wife’s journey ... more
Today we are joined by Kate Zame and we’re getting into the nitty gritty of traditional surrogacy—not just what it is and how it differs from gestational surrogacy, but what it actually looks like when you’re living it.
Kate and her wife Kelly have ... more
In this episode of Proud Conception, I’m joined by Claire, someone who has become one of my closest friends and a huge part of the reason this podcast exists at all!
Claire shares the story of how she and her wife Marissa moved in and out of the ide... more
In our third expert episode, we sit down with Andy Leggat, a health psychologist at Fertility Associates, for a focused conversation about counselling for LGBTQ+ people using donated sperm, eggs, embryos or surrogacy via a fertility clinic to grow th... more
This week on Proud Conception, we meet John, who alongside his husband Nick, embarked on a journey to fatherhood that required immense tenacity and resilience. After ruling out adoption and international options, their path took a beautiful turn when... more
This week on Proud Conception, we hear from Emily, an egg donor who felt called to action after stumbling across a Facebook post from a queer couple hoping to become parents. What began as a moment of curiosity quickly grew into a heartfelt commitmen... more
This week on Proud Conception, we meet Olivia, wife to Karen and mama to four-year-old Rafael. Their path to parenthood took many turns: from working with Oranga Tamariki to potentially care for a relative’s child, to trying at-home inseminations wit... more
This week, I’m thrilled to share our second expert episode with the incredible Dr. Olivia Stuart of Fertility Associates.
Olivia is a gynaecologist, obstetrician, and fertility subspecialist meaning she can walk alongside individuals and couples fr... more
I am loving this new podcast series for our community and beyond, the host is so friendly and makes these conversations flow so easily. I’m learning so much and really enjoying the stories along the way. It’s given me lots to think about for how I’ll share my kids stories with them when they’re old enough.
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Exploring the multifaceted journeys of LGBTQ+ families in Aotearoa, the content highlights the personal stories of queer parents as they navigate paths to parenthood. Key topics include egg donation, surrogacy, infertility, and various parenting challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. The series also features expert insights that enhance understanding of the medical processes and emotional dynamics involved in building families. What sets this content apart is its focus on the unique experiences of diverse family structures while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
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Recent guests on Proud Conception Podcast include:
1. Kate Zame
2. Andy Leggat
3. Dr. Olivia Stuart
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