Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast
Carey Flamer-Powell
Join Surrogacy Mentor's team of experienced gestational surrogates, surrogacy industry veterans and award-winning agency owners as they normalize surrogacy and dive into the complexities of this beautiful journey.Hosted by three-time gestational surrogate Marielle Schuberth and Surrogacy Mentor owner Lisa Chiya, they aim to spread awareness by educating and sharing personal stories about gestational surrogacy from experienced carriers, medical and legal professionals, parents via surrogacy and others whose lives have been changed by surrogacy. Together, let's #NormalizeSurrogacy!
Episode 88: Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy
Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Join Marelle Schuberth, 3x surrogate and Inake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest Lesa Slaughter, Esq. of Slaughter Law Group. Listen as they discuss: The complexities of birthright citizenship as it pertains to surrogacyThe current legal landscape and the implications of potential changes to citizenship lawsThe importance of consulting with specialized attorneys before engaging in surrogacy agreementsCha...
Aug 29, 2025
43 min
Episode 87- Interview with a Surrogate: Navigating Challenges During Birth
Send us Fan Mail Join Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager and Surrogate Mentor for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, first-time surrogate Brittany Pavin. Listen as they discuss: • · Introduction to Surrogacy and Personal Journeys • · Brittany's Surrogacy Experience and Relationship with Intended Parents • · Navigating Challenges During Pregnancy and Birth • · Reflections on the Surrogacy Journey and Advice for Future Surrogates • Follow Surrogacy Mentor on...
Jul 10, 2025
34 min
Episode 86: Broadway Husbands- The Journey of Love, Marriage and Surrogacy
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guests, Broadway actors and now Broadway Husbands- Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna. Listen as they discuss: Creating Broadway HusbandsStarting Their Surrogacy JourneyThe Surrogacy Process and Finding the Right SurrogateOvercoming Challenges in SurrogacyTheir Birth ExperienceReflections on Surrogacy & Future Plans Advice for Surrogates and Intended Par...
Jun 12, 2025
31 min
Episode 85 - Interview with a Surrogate: Failed Transfers
Send us Fan Mail Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, experienced surrogate, Amanda. Listen as they discuss: Amanda's 1st surrogacy experienceThe emotional toll of failed transfersSeeking new opportunities in SurrogacyThe rollercoaster of Beta resultsAdvice for Surrogates and Intended ParentsFollow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTokTake our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to...
May 8, 2025
27 min
Episode 84 - Michigan Legalizes Surrogacy After 38 Year Ban
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, Award Winning Journalist and Author, Ginanne Brownell. Listen as they discuss: The Michigan Family Protection ActAdvocacy and Legislative Efforts in Surrogacy Empowering Surrogates and Parents in Michigan Changing the Narrative around Surrogacy Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTokTake our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz...
Apr 24, 2025
22 min
Episode 83 - Experiences of a 4-Time Surrogate
Send us Fan Mail Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor, along with surrogate, Stormy as they talk about her 4 amazing surrogate journeys. Listen as they discuss: Stormy's Personal Journey into Surrogacy Navigating conversations with partnersUnexpected challenges during deliveryUnderstanding the legal complexities of surrogacyAdvice for aspiring surrogates… and more! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, You...
Mar 6, 2025
45 min
Episode 82 - Intended Parent Perspective in Surrogacy
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, family and marriage therapist, Rachel Goldberg of Rachel Goldberg Therapy Listen as they discuss: The Intended Parent perspective on surrogacySome of the many reasons people choose surrogacy Why it's so important to have mental health support for both sides of surrogacyFollow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTokTake our easy 2 mi...
Feb 13, 2025
36 min
Episode 81 - Nightmare Cases Part 4
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's special guest is Maria Valencia, Founder and Owner of International Surrogacy Center. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Maria has had to face in her agencyHow the matching process is so important in helping to prevent nightmare casesHow her agency handles and mitigates nightmare scenariosWhy fostering a healthy...
Jan 30, 2025
29 min
Episode 80: Nightmare Cases - Mental Health & Surrogacy
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on mental health with special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Carole Lieber-Wilkins of LA Family Building. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Carole has had to face in her careerWhy mental health screenings are so important for surrogates and intended parentsWhat to look for, avoid and learn from in finding...
Jan 16, 2025
37 min
Episode 79: Nightmare Cases- Fertility Clinics
Send us Fan Mail Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the third episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is coming from the fertility clinic perspective with special guest host Angela Hartshorn of It's Time Surrogacy. Listen as they discuss: Some of Angela's worst cases at the clinic levelWhy gut feelings are usually rightWhat Angela and Carey both believe is the true mark of a great surrogateHow having a team of industry professionals ...
Dec 19, 2024
30 min
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