Gays With Kids the Podcast

If you've already found the strength to come out while in a straight marriage with kids, we believe you can literally do ANYTHING! This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to motivational speaker, life coach, podcaster and gay dad Rick Clemons about how to live an authentic, fulfilling life after coming out when you have children.As Rick explains, he came out when his daughters were very young, but no matter how old your kids are, coming out as a dad is never easy. Since then, Rick has turned his experience into an career as an inspirational life coach, helping others in his same situation; gay or bisexual men with kids who may be struggling to live their authentic lives. Rick also discusses how he helps queer men and dads use the strength they found to come out of the closet to do other tough but rewarding things, like finding the perfect job, creating healthy relationships, and raising your kids the way they want. Find out more at RickClemons.com, and check out his podcasts "Life Uncloseted" and "40 Plus: Gay Men. GayTalk."This will be the last episode of GWK the podcast for now. Thank you to all our guests, listeners, and to the awesome the team behind the show. We hope to be back in the future! You can always reach out to GWK at dads@gayswithkids.com, find us on social media @gays_with_kids, and be sure to check out GWK Academy, where we help gay, bi and trans men form their families, at gayswithkids.com.

You may know proctologist Dr. Evan Goldstein as New York City's "Butt Doctor," or maybe as the gay dad who appeared in a Postmates commercial talking about the best foods to eat as a bottom (youtube.com/watch?v=qmSX7NjsDKA) But performing and discussing anal surgery is just one of the ways he helps queer men maintain their sexual health. As a gay dad-of-two and the founder of Bespoke Surgical in NYC, Dr. Goldstein has a lot of solid sexual advice for other gay dads, whether single or partnered, tops or bottoms.This episode, GWK host David Dodge and Dr. Goldstein discuss everything gay men wish we had been taught in sex ed., like the best way to douche before anal sex to maintain a healthy microbiome, how to properly use lube, and how tops can be more considerate to bottoms. He also explains what gay men should know about the Monkeypox virus, how its spreads, and what the health risks are for those who might contract it. And he covers how gay men can talk to straight doctors about testing them fully for STI's, since anal health is easily overlooked by medical professionals who don't specialize in the gay community.Learn about how to become a dad as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow GWK on social media @Gays_with_kidsThanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food, and Magic Spoon cereal, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use code GWK for $5 off your order.

Researching LGBTQ+ parents is a very complex task, but thankfully the Williams Institute at UCLA Law School is doing the work to form a more complete picture of the queer parenting community, who we are, how we're forming our families, and what supports we need.This episode, host David Dodge talks to Williams Institute Research Director Kerith Conron about the reported rates of queer people in the US, what is and is not know about gay parents, and why it's important for researchers to better learn about us and our kids. They also cover some statistics about the rising number of Gen-Z that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, the rates of queer and trans vs. cis and straight adoptive and foster parents, and why those numbers matter when it comes to implementing truly representative policies.Learn more about becoming a father as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kidsThanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, and Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food.

Having kids in former straight relationships is one of the most common ways gay, bi and trans men become fathers. After dads come out, many of those relationships turn into co-parenting situations. But what is not often discussed is just what gay men go through when they come out to their wife and kids, how much strength it takes for them to build a whole new life, and the joy that can exist after wounds have started to heal.This episode, hear an inspirational story of resilience with Nigel Sellens, a dad in Australia who came out as gay after he and his ex-wife had had six kids, the youngest of whom is a special needs child. Nigel tells host Brit Smith how he handled the experience of coming out as a father, how he dealt with the aftermath, and how he kept parenting through it all. While Nigel says coming out when you're already a dad is no easy feat, for him, having his children during that very difficult time of self-reflection was actually his saving grace.Learn more about becoming a father as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kidsThanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food, and Magic Spoon cereal, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use code GWK for $5 off your order.

Actor Claybourne Elder opens up about his life as a gay dad and full-time performer in Broadway's revival of Company and HBO's hit show The Gilded Age.This episode, host David Dodge and Claybourne discuss their shared upbringings in Utah's Mormon communities, Claybourne's experience coming out as gay, and his experience forming his family through surrogacy. They discuss why Claybourne and his husband picked IVF and surrogacy, and how they maintain relationships with their son's surrogate and egg donor.Claybourne also tells the heartwarming story of how he first entered the world of theater, how he deals with the pressures of being a gay father in the public eye, and how he maintains a work-life balance while being on Broadway six nights a week and filming with HBO.Check us out at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids for more stories of queer families.Thanks to this episode's sponsors;- Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50. - Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10. - Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.

The Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v Jackson, which overturned Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion access in the U.S., could have some serious implications for the LGBTQ+ community, and we have a lot of questions. Will the ruling impact how gay people foster, adopt, or access IVF? Does it signal the end of marriage equality? Should unmarried gay parents be concerned? And what can the queer community do now to stand up for our rights and the rights of people with uteruses?This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to Denise Brogan-Kator, lawyer and chief policy officer at Family Equality, to break down what the Dobbs ruling means for queer parents and parents-to-be, what we should be aware of as more anti-queer legislation piles up, and how we can fight to keep our rights. Find out more at FamilyEquality.orgLearn more about becoming a gay dad at GaysWithKids.com/GWK-Academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids for more stories and news that matters to the queer dad community.Thanks to this episode's sponsors; Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com and get 10% off with the code GWK, and Little Spoon, use code GWK50 at LittleSpoon.com for 50% off your first order of healthy delivery baby, toddler, and kid meals.

Father-of-four Jonathan Joly and his family have lived in the public eye for more than a decade as YouTube sensations. Amid the pandemic, when his 8-year-old daughter came out to him as trans, Jonathan decided to tell the world that he identifies as non-binary. Initially, the Joly family underwent an onslaught of negativity from both the media and the parenting community, but they have since found strength in their new identity as a queer-centric family.On this episode, Jonathan tells GWK host David Dodge about his childhood in Ireland, his early experiences as a non-binary person, and how he created an imaginary world full of acceptance which inspired his new book; "All My Friends Are Invisible." Jonathan also discusses how he and his wife dealt with the public backlash of his announcement, how they talked to their kids about understanding gender identity, and how he continues to speak out about being a non-binary parent with a trans kid through his online content.Find GWK on social media @gays_with_kids and learn about becoming a gay dad with the help of GWK Academy at GaysWithKids.com/GWK-AcademyThanks to our sponsors: - Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50. - Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10. - Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.

We check back in with Mario and Monte Foreman-Powell, the Nebraska military couple who just became new dads with the help of an altruistic surrogate, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and an at-home surrogacy kit made by Mosie Baby.Mario and Monte tell host Brit Smith about the day their daughter Marayla was born, the issues they faced with health insurance coverage, and what they need to do to get both their names on their child's birth certificate in Nebraska. They also talk about what the first few weeks of being dads have been like, how they've stayed stocked up during the formula crisis, how they've been practicing self-care, and how they handled Mother's Day this year. Follow us on social media @gays_with_kids, and go to GaysWithKids.com to learn more about our gay dad peer support group and GWK Academy, helping you with every step of becoming a father.Thanks to this episode's sponsors Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, and Little Spoon, use code GWK50 at LittleSpoon.com for 50% off your first order of healthy delivery baby, toddler, and kid meals.

It's Manhattan, NY in 2022, and we're still fighting for gay rights. This episode, we delve into the ongoing legal case of husbands Corey Briskin and Nicholas Maggipinto, who are suing the City of New York after their city-based health insurance plan rejected their bid to have a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF). According to their lawyer Peter Romer-Friedman, Corey and Nicholas' case shows that New York City "categorically excludes gay male employees from receiving in vitro fertilization benefits under the City's health plan," while affording the same benefits to heterosexual couples, singles, and lesbian couples.This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to hopeful dads Corey and Nicholas and their attorney Peter about the husbands' groundbreaking lawsuit, and how it could set a new precedent for the rights of queer male couples who want to form their families through surrogacy and IVF.Follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids and learn more about becoming a gay dad at GaysWithKids.com.Thanks to this episode's sponsors; Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination options at MosieBaby.com and use code GWK10 for 10% off. And thanks to Little Spoon; go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food.

New York City drag queen Ginger Ladd is more than just a fabulous nightlife entertainer, she is also one of the city's many gay foster parents. This episode, host David Dodge talks to Ginger (while she gets all made up!) about how she met her husband Mr. Ladd, how they connected with their oldest son and decided to enter the foster care system, and her real take on what it's like becoming a foster parent.They also discuss how Ginger became a drag performer, how she balances her full time schedule with raising two teens, and where fellow gay dads can go see her perform this Pride Month in New York, including at Ginger Ladd's Third Annual Rockaway Pride. Get tickets at rockawaypride.eventbrite.comFind out more about our guest at GingerLadd.com, DragQueensAndKings.com, find her podcast Dear Ginger Ladd on all audio platforms. Follow Ginger Ladd on Instagram @thegingerladd | on TikTok @gingerladd | on Twitter @realgingerladd | and get a cameo at Cameo.com/GingerLaddFollow Gays With Kids on social media @gays_with_kids and learn more about becoming a dad while gay at GaysWithKids.com. Make sure to check out GWK Academy, which will guide you on your path to parenthood from the start.Thanks to our sponsors: - Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50. - Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10. - Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.

We're kicking off Pride Month with a very honest conversation with social media influencers Burton Buffaloe (@bbbuffaloe) Dustin Smith (@dustin_patrick_smith) and José Rolón (@nycgaydad) about what it's like being a gay dad with such a public life.Aside from managing a major social media following, the dads also stay busy with their own businesses, appearing in magazines and on TV, and of course raising their awesome kids. So how do they balance it all, is it as perfect as it seems on IG, and why do they do it?This episode, influencer husbands Dustin and Burton talk about choosing to have kids after Burton was subjected to conversion therapy, their life on and offline, their experience moving to a farm near Raleigh NC amid the pandemic, and what it means for their kids' futures for the dads to have family-centric social media accounts. Single gay dad José opens up about his decision to keep his twin pregnancy the week after his husband suddenly passed away, how he balances being a single dad and a professional wedding planner with a new TV show in the works, and how he decides what does and does not appear on his social media channels.Follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids and learn more about becoming a gay dad at GaysWithKids.com.Thanks to this episode's sponsors; Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com and use code GWK10 for 10% off. And thanks to Little Spoon; go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food.

This bonus episode is all about the current baby formula shortage and its impact on queer families in the U.S., especially gay dads with newborns through adoption or foster care.First, host Brit Smith checks in with new dads Mario and Monte in Nebraska to discuss the impact of the shortage on their 3-month-old daughter. Then, Brit talks to leading California-based pediatrician and author of the book “What to Feed Your Baby" Dr. Tanya Altmann about the impact of the formula crisis on new parents.Dr. Altmann covers what gay parents should know about changing formula brands, what to do to find specialized formula during the shortage, other options for iron-rich nutrition, and when the crisis may be over.Follow us on social media @gays_with_kids and find all the news, stories and information important to the LGBTQ+ parenting community at GaysWithKids.com

If you think adoption may be the right path to parenthood for you, there are three options; private adoption, adoption through the foster care system, and international adoption. Unsurprisingly, international adoption comes with plenty of extra hurdles for queer parents-to-be. But it is possible, especially with the help of the right experts. This episode, host David Dodge talks to Lauren Jiang, Director of Permanency & Client Services at Spence Chapin, one of the only adoption agencies that helps LGBTQ+ singles and couples in the U.S. with international adoption in South Africa and Colombia. David and Lauren also discuss Spence Chapin's wonderful initiative, The Granny Program, which pairs children in orphanages in South Africa with a grandparent-figure who can give them one-on-one attention until they are placed with their forever families. Read more about the Granny Program at gayswithkids.com, follow us on social media @gays_with_kids, and learn about Spence Chapin's family services at Spence-Chapin.org. GWK the Podcast will be back with season 3 soon!

GWK Host David Dodge talks to Hunter Bigham, a gay dad in Mississippi with three adult kids from a former straight marriage. Years after coming out, Hunter met his now-husband Johnny, an adult film star who also goes by the stage name Tyler Saint.This episode, Hunter opens up about his upbringing as a gay child in a Southern Baptist church, his coming out experience, his brush with conversion therapy, his struggles co-parenting, and how he eventually met and introduced his kids to Johnny. Hunter also discusses Johnny's childhood in foster care, his entrance into the porn industry, and how the couple approached the topic of Johnny's job with Hunter's adult children.Read Hunter and Johnny's family story at gayswithkids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids. Produced by Brit Smith.

Financial planning can be tricky at the best of times. For gay/bi/trans fathers, or men who are hoping to become dads, there are often some additional financial roadblocks including insurance, legal fees, and adoption or surrogacy agency costs.This episode, host David Dodge talks to LGBTQ+ financial expert Matthew Erickson of Northwestern Mutual, about how gay, bi and trans men can raise money and save for starting a family, and how they can tackle their debt if they're trying to prepare for parenthood. Sign up for Matthew's upcoming GWK webinar, "Financial Planning for New Parents" at gayswithkids.com/en/events and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids.

We're checking back in with Nebraska military couple Mario and Monte Foreman-Powell to see how their at-home surrogacy journey is going. Husbands Mario and Monte were featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on NBC in March 2021, where they first shared their story of wanting to become dads. As Black men and active members of their church, they had to hide their relationship due to homophobia for many years. But Mario and Monte bravely came out, got married, and have now decided to form their own family. GWK is picking up the story and following along as they try an at-home surrogacy kit made by Mosie Baby, and prepare to become first-time fathers. Read more at Gayswithkids.com and follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids. Produced by Brit Smith.

For Valentine's Day, GWK is celebrating single gay dads, and the gay men who want to become dads, by hearing about one rare love connection made within the GWK online community. Host David Dodge talks to Arin Lopez and Derek Swenson, a couple who met on Instagram after Arin was featured on a Gays With Kids story about him and his foster kids. The dads discuss how they first met, what dating was like both with and without kids, how the foster system works for single gay, bi and trans men in Arizona, and how their kids and family adjusted when their relationship was new. Learn more about their story at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids - Produced by Brit Smith.

What's changed for queer youth over the years, and how gay adults can support LGBTQ+ youth amid the pandemic? GWK host David Dodge talks to Chris Bright, foster parent and Director of Public Training at The Trevor Project, about the results of The Trevor Project's 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health.The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 as a support hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. In the decades since, its counselors have helped support millions of queer kids and teens across the U.S. Find out more about The Trevor Project at thetrevorproject.org and gayswithkids.com, and follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kidsProduced by Brit Smith.

Queer parents have a lot on their shoulders; aside from all the accolades that come with being gay, we also have kids to raise! And then there's the ever-present anxiety that our families are constantly being watched by the rest of the world. Gay parents often form their families via foster and adoption, which means our children may have gone through significant trauma in their own lives as well. So how do gay dads prioritize self-care and focus on our own trauma, while also being the best parents we can be?This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to certified trauma counselor and fellow gay dad, Cory George. Cory discusses his experience as a survivor of sexual abuse who became a counselor and adopted two kids, one of whom is trans. He give advice on how gay parents can navigate their own family's traumatic responses, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to learn to prioritize self-care. Learn more at CoryGeorgeCares.com and GaysWithKids.com, and follow us on social media @GaysWithKids. Produced by Brit Smith.

Raising kids who are allies to the LGBTQ+ community may seem like second-nature to gay parents, but everyone has their blind spots. And what about our straight family and friends? Although they may be allies themselves, many may not be aware of how their words, actions, and even gifts can influence how the kids in their lives understand LGBTQ+ people. This episode, GWK Executive Editor David Dodge talks to author, teacher, and speaker Chris Tompkins about his stocking-stuffer-perfect book "Raising LGBTQ+ Allies: A Parent's Guide To Changing The Messages From The Playground." Learn more about Chris at GaysWithKids.com, and follow GWK on social media @gayswithkids - Produced by Brit Smith.

December 1st marks World AIDS Day, a day for younger generations of queer folk to connect with and learn from the gay men who made it through the tragic AIDS epidemic. Since the 1980's, gay dad and psychiatrist Dr. Marshall Forstein has gone from treating gay men suffering from AIDS and HIV to helping gay men live healthy lives and plan to become fathers. He not only cared for AIDS patients in Boston at the height of the epidemic, Dr. Forstein was also part of the first gay couple to adopt a child in Massachusetts in 1986.On this episode, which marks World AIDS Day, Dr. Forstein discusses his fascinating life experiences with GWK's Executive Editor David Dodge and co-founder Brian Rosenberg, who is also an HIV-positive dad. Read more stories about HIV-positive gay dads at GaysWithKids.com. Follow us on social media @gayswithkids and @gays_with_kids - Produced by Brit Smith.

Many countries' borders are reopening, COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out for kids, whether you're staying domestic or going international, thousands of families are already have travel plans for Spring Break 2022. When it comes to families with same-sex parents, however, finding a vacation spot that is both kid-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly can often feel like a huge and stressful task. This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to two experts about navigating travel as a gay parent. First, Denise Ambrusko-Maida of Travel Brilliant talks about some low-key LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, and how gay dad families can join together at GWK's 2022 Spring Break Vacation at Universal Resorts in Orlando, Florida. Then, David talks to gay dad and travel blogger Rob Taylor, of @2traveldads, about how he and his husband choose when and where to take their kids, how they educate them on the road, and where same-sex couples might feel safe taking their families on their next road trip across the U.S.Find out more about GWK's Gay Dad Spring Break Vacation at gayswithkids.com/gwk-vacation-orlando-2021 Find Rob Taylor's podcast and blog at 2traveldads.com, and find out more about Denise Ambrusko-Maida at travelbrilliant.netProduced by Brit Smith.

It's almost November, National Adoption Awareness month, so this episode we're talking about where adoption often starts in the U.S.; the foster care system. Fostering and fostering-to-adopt are some of the main ways gay, bi and trans men choose to form their families. With so many older youth in the foster care system identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, we all have a responsibility to care for and support these queer foster kids.This episode, GWK Executive Editor David Dodge talks to Angel Petite, Senior Policy Manager at FosterClub, and former foster youth and FosterClub 'Lived Experience Leaders' Ernesto Olivares (he/him) and Izzy Moncada (they/them,) about how gay dads and dads-to-be can support older LGBTQ+ foster kids. They also discuss ways to support LGBTQ+ foster youth as a non-foster parent, including being a mentor, and supporting the proposed Chafee Extension Bill, which would continue to provided funds for older foster youth during the pandemic. Learn more about the #REupChafee movement at FosterClub.com, find out more about the foster-to-adoption process for gay, bi and trans men at GaysWithKids.com - Follow us on social media @gayswithkids, and email us at dads@gayswithkids.com. Produced by Brit Smith.

Welcome back to the 2nd season of GWK the Podcast! To kick off Season 2, we're marking National Coming Out Day (October 11th) with a conversation about how coming out can impact families, and how men in straight relationships can navigate coming out especially if they have kids.This episode, GWK Executive Editor David Dodge speaks to Kristin Kalbli, Assistant Director of OurPath. Formerly known as the Straight Spouses Network, OurPath is an organization that has been around since the 1980's, formed to support the straight spouses of those who come out as queer and trans. Besides being the only organization of its kind and size that supports heterosexual people with LGBTQ+ partners, OurPath is also firmly committed to LGBQ+ equality and is fully supportive of queer rights. Learn more at OurPath.org, read more stories celebrating queer men and dads coming out at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @GaysWithKids. Produced by Brit Smith.

Why do so many gay men opt for a twin surrogacy? In the final episode of our four-part mini-series on the future of IVF, Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Jerald Goldstein of Fertility Specialists of Texas breaks down the risks and rewards of having twins via surrogacy. Topics include; why so many gay men and couples seem to have twins, what the options are for gay dads-to-be who want to have two babies at a time, and what the future of a twin surrogacy could look like in the years to come.Find out more about Dr. Goldstein's work at www.fertilitytexas.com and learn more about the twin surrogacy process at GaysWithKids.com. Follow GWK on social media @Gayswithkids and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss GWK the Podcast when we come back for Season 2!

Can HIV-positive men have biological kids? In the third episode of our four-part mini-series on the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF,) founder and medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Dr. Mark Leondires explains how HIV-positive gay men can have biological children through a process known as sperm washing. GWK Executive Editor David Dodge and Dr. Leondires also discuss how medical experts in the fields of HIV and IVF can now provide extra protection against viral transmission for the surrogate and the baby. Find out more about Dr. Leondires' work at RMACT.com/our-fertility-doctors/dr-mark-leondires Explore GWK's videos and webinars with Dr. Leondires at GaysWithKids.com, and find GWK on social media @gays_with_kids

How much is surrogacy for gay men? In part 2 of our four-part mini-series on the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF,) Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron of Fertility Centers of Illinois breaks down what gay men and couples can expect most insurance companies to cover in the IVF and surrogacy process, and what expenses will likely be out of pocket.GWK Executive Editor David Dodge and Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron also discuss what the future of IVF insurance coverage looks like, how it differs among states, and how it impacts international intended parents. Learn more about Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron's work at FCIonline.com - find Gays With Kids of social media @Gays_with_kids - and check out GaysWithKids.com for more information.

Welcome to the first in GWK's 4-part mini series on the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF.) This episode, GWK Executive Editor David Dodge talks to Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Guy Ringler of California Fertility Partners about the process of egg donation and selection. Topics include; How can intended parents pick their perfect egg donor? What tests and screenings does a prospective egg donor have to go through? How has egg donation and selection changed over the years, and what does the future of egg donation look like? Find GWK's expert webinars and articles on the IVF and surrogacy process for gay, bi and trans men at GaysWithKids.com. Follow us on social media @gays_with_kids, and find out more about Dr. Guy Ringler and California Fertility Partners at californiafertilitypartners.com

GWK Associate Editor Brit Smith speaks with former British police constable Malcolm Cuthbert about his experience as a closeted police officer during the 1980's, his current advocacy work for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and how he and his husband formed their family of four children via surrogacy in the U.S. Read more about Malcolm's experience and family at GaysWithKids.com and follow us @Gays_with_Kids on social media.

GWK's David Dodge speaks with Dr. Ian Jenkins, a physician, gay dad, and the author of the new memoir 'Three Dads and a Baby; Adventures in Modern Parenting.' In 2017, Ian and his two partners Alan Mayfield and Jeremy Hodges convinced a judge in California to set new legal precedent by putting all 3 fathers' names on their first child's birth certificate before she was born via surrogacy. David and Ian discuss polyamory, how Ian's family was formed, his experience parenting as part of a so-called 'throuple,' and more about his family dynamics. Read about their story at GaysWithKids.com and follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids to see photos of the three dads and their two kids.

GWK executive editor David Dodge breaks down the 2021 Supreme Court Case Fulton vs. Philadelphia, in which the justices ruled a private Catholic adoption agency can refuse LGBTQ+ foster parents.Joining David is Julie Kruse, a federal policy advocate with Family Equality, and Weston Charles-Gallow, a former foster youth who was adopted by two gay dads and testified to the Congressional Ways and Means Committee in support of LGBTQ+ people being involved in the foster care system. Read Weston's story at GaysWithKids.com and follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids

Mario and Monte Foreman-Powell are a military couple in Nebraska who met at a church where being gay wasn't acceptable, so they stayed closeted for years. Now they're out, they're married, and they're ready to start their family. They appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show in March, where they got to take home diapers, toys, and cash to help start their surrogacy journey. Now, GWK is picking up their story and following along as the couple try an at-home surrogacy kit made by Mosie Baby to form their family.Read Mario and Monte's story at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids to find more stories about gay, bi and trans dads and their families.

This episode we hear the inspirational stories of 3 gay dads who were voted winner and runners up for GWK's first ever Hero Award. Hear from nominee Jonathan Miller, a father and first responder who was on the front lines during 9/11 and COVID-19. Then, hear the story of Guy Gullotta-Gold, a dad who underwent a double mastectomy and now advocates tirelessly for men's health charities. Finally, hear from GWK Hero Award winner Ed Peddell, a former teacher and cancer survivor who has fostered more than 80 children over three decades. Check out all the nominees' videos on GWK's YouTube channel, read their stories at GaysWithKids.com, and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids

GWK founder Brian Rosenberg interviews Garon Wade, an author and gay dad who was adopted from Sri Lanka by American parents and raised around the world, from South Africa and Jamaica to Louisiana and Jordan. Garon discusses his fascinating experiences growing up as an international adoptee, coming out while living in Jordan, and creating his own family through international and domestic adoption. Garon's new memoir “You'll Always Be White To Me” is available now at bit.ly/YABWTMgwkFollow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids, and read more stories about gay dads and their families at GaysWithKids.com

Join GaysWithKids.com's founder Brian Rosenberg, executive editor David Dodge, contributing writer Giovhan Dejoie, and associate editor Brit Smith to discuss the news that matters to the LGBTQ+ parenting community.This week; GWK marks one year of webinars designed to help queer men navigate becoming parents during the pandemic, Brian has some sound advice for Lance Bass and Michael Turchin who are expecting twins in the fall, and the GWK team discuss the importance of having gay dads in politics, including NY Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's new LGBTQ+-inclusive crime report bill. Then, hear the story of Timothy Shepard, a gay dad who is running as a Democrat for the open U.S. Senate seat in Missouri. Read Tim and Drake's story at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids

Join GaysWithKids.com's executive editor David Dodge, contributing writer Giovhan Dejoie, and associate editor Brit Smith to discuss the news that matters to the LGBTQ+ parenting community.This week; David breaks down what the new Connecticut Parentage Act means for parents in CT who don't share a biological connection with their child. Then; the U.S. government will start approving citizenship for any children born abroad to same-sex or heterosexual American parents via in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and other assisted reproductive means. And a couple of new dads in Michigan have set up a mentoring program to help other same-sex couples welcome their child into the world via surrogacy.Finally, hear from Pete Mercurio and Danny Stewart, a couple who became dads after Danny found a baby at a New York City subway station in 2000. Read Pete and Danny's story at GaysWithKids.com or click here: https://bit.ly/3gzYhyI Following GWK on social media @Gays_with_kids

Happy Pride 2021 and welcome to the first episode of GWK the Podcast! Join GaysWithKids.com's executive editor David Dodge, founder Brian Rosenberg, contributing writer Giovhan Dejoie and assistant editor Brit Smith to talk about the latest news and issues that matter to the LGBTQ+ parenting community.This week; 21-year-old Weston Charles-Gallo, a gay former-foster youth from Missouri who found a loving family with two dads, testified to Congress in support of the Every Child Deserves A Family Act. The organizers of NYC's Pride celebrations have canceled all contracts with New York Police Department, and have banned officers from marching in uniform. And Twitter has been lighting up about a real-life "Won't Someone Think of the Children" moment when a parent requested all gays keep their leather at home this Pride so the kids can safely attend.Check out GaysWithKids.com for more news that matters to gay parents, and lots of great gay/bi/trans dad family stories. Follow us on social media @gays_with_kids and remember to vote for the winner of the GWKHero Award from June 14-17.Learn more about GaysWithKids at NYC Pride's Family Move Night at www.nycpride.org/event/family-movie-night

Gays With Kids the Podcast is finally here! Meet GaysWithKids.com founder Brian Rosenberg, executive editor David Dodge, associate editor/staff writer Brit Smith, and contributing writer Giovhan Dejoie. Each week, the GWK staff will be joined by guests and experts to talk about the news that matters to the LGBTQ+ parenting community, and to hear some of the amazing stories about how gay, bi and trans men are forming their families. Subscribe wherever you're listening for a new episode every Wednesday. Follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids - and read more LGBTQ-parenting news and gay dad family stories at GaysWithKids.com