Podcasts about lgbtq parents

Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Katie Bouchier (@the_bouchiers) about her IVF journey as a same-sex couple. Katie and Georgia eventually travelled to Greece for their IVF, having gone through IUI and baby loss. Katie joins us to openly tell her story. Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

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In this episode of The Counseling Psychologist podcast series, Dr. Abbie Goldberg talks about the article recently published in TCP titled, "Perceived Impact of the Parental Rights in Education Act ("Don't Say Say") on LGBTQ+ Parents in Florida."

S14 EP7 | Liz Glazer, an award-winning stand-up comedian and queer mom, shares her journey to parenthood and the stillbirth of her first daughter, Leo Pearl. She discusses the struggles and grief associated with pregnancy loss, emphasizing that all forms of loss are equally difficult. Liz also talks about her wife's decision to freeze her eggs and their experience using a sperm bank. Despite the tragedy, Liz and her wife decided to try again and successfully welcomed their daughter, Eloise. Liz highlights the importance of being there for someone experiencing grief and offers insights into the unique nature of grieving for a child who never lived.

In this episode, we explore the recent trend of surrogacy and its popularity among same-sex couples. We navigate the often complex landscape of this modern approach to starting a family, highlighting the fact that although these families may not fit the traditional model, they still require an egg from a mother and a sperm from a father to bring a child into the world. The episode doesn't stop there, we also talk about the significant roles of both parents in a child's life and how it shapes them. Drawing attention to the fact that children who grow up without a father or mother face numerous challenges, we encourage compassion and understanding towards these situations. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of not holding a child accountable for the circumstances of their birth or the choices of their parents. Tune in as we underscore the need for believers to invest in these families, demonstrating love and support and, most importantly, sharing the message of God's redemption, hope, and grace.Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations

A new WBEZ project called First 12 Weeks chronicles the journeys of three new mothers. From isolation to breastfeeding to expectations, these mothers faced a lot in just the first few weeks postpartum. But, they also persevered through. In the final installment of the series, Reset discusses the challenges new LGBTQ+ parents face with Elly Fishman, reporter and WBEZ contributor and Dr. Liz Glassgow, executive director of Innovations to Improve Maternal Outcomes in Illinois and medical director of the UI Health Two-Generation Clinic

Are you an LGBTQ+ adoptive parent or adoptee in need of support and resources? Look no further! Tony Hynes has the solution for you to connect with a community and discover valuable resources to support your family. Join the growing network of LGBTQ+ adoptive families and find the resources you need to thrive. ===============

The latest on the scramble to find the source of highly classified U.S. leaks. We speak to Italian LGBT couples fearful that a new anti-surrogacy law will bar them from parenthood. And how President Biden is counting on the luck of the Irish to help calm tensions on a post-Brexit trade deal. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising

Florida's Desantis continues his assault on LGBTQ people and according to a recent Williams Institue study. 56 percent of LGBTQ parents surveyed said they were considering leaving Florida over concerns about how the new law may impact their children and family. Another 17 percent said they had already taken steps to do so. Also, Amazon is sunsetting its Amazon Smile charity program this month and we look at the dietary habits of Elvis.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Get an introduction on the key parentage cases and standards protecting children born to LGBTQ parents in Massachusetts in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 3/28/2022 live webcast, Establishing Parentage for LGBTQ Parents, with speaker: Patience Crozier of GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders in Boston. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

In today's episode I am talking to Amisha to find out what exactly is a birth worker or doula and how she got to start this interesting path. We talk about her specific focus on black and brown women in this context and also her advocacy for LGBTQ+ parents and their specific challenges. Amisha is fairly new to Tottenham but still has some great top tips for the local area.Amisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishathebirthworker/Amisha's website: https://www.amishathebirthworker.com/Abuela Doulas (who she trained with): https://www.instagram.com/abueladoula/.....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Joining host Sanjay Sood-Smith in the first episode of The Proud Parent Club podcast is Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, Europe's largest LGBTQ+ organisation.  Stonewall stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere and imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and  can live their lives to the full. In this episode we discuss the current social, legal and political landscape for LGBTQ+ parents and LGBTQ+ people wanting to become parents through a variety of routes including adoption, fostering, surrogacy and IVF.  Nancy explains Stonewall's IVF For All campaign and her own experiences of going through the adoption process and the barriers and challenges that LGBTQ+ people face when starting a family.  We also talk about her own personal journey including some hilarious parenting anecdotes.Stonewall have been a vital part of the LGBTQ+ movement and their campaigns have helped to achieve much of the legislative change that has happened in the UK including the abolition of Section 28, introduction of equal marriage and same-sex couples being free to adopt children.Find out more about Stonewall and their work at www.stonewall.org.ukFollow The Proud Parent Club for exclusive content and sneak previews of future shows at www.instagram.com/theproudparentclub 

Philadelphia Family Pride focuses on building a community for LGBTQ+ parents and kids of all ages. It also offers support in challenging times, particularly during the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. The nonprofit has received calls every day since the ruling. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee shares more on Philly Rising.

When it comes to parenting, there are thousands of books with myriad bits of advice for soon-to-be-parents and those who are already parents and facing some kind of struggle. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when we think of all the bits of advice out there. One would think we don't need more, right? But what if you are a parent who just can't see yourself in any of these books or pieces of advice? What if you just aren't represented? This has been the reality for many LGBTQ+ parents and hopeful parents when they browse the books that are incredibly heteronormative. And as we all know, when you aren't represented, it's hard to know where to turn or to feel like you're even supposed to be a parent. Joining me this week is Dr. BJ Epstein Woodstein to discuss her new book "We're Here: A Practical Guide to Becoming a LGBTQ+ Parent" where she not only offers advice for those who have not be previously represented, but also advice for the rest of us on how we can support everyone in their parenting journey. Dr. Epstein Woodstein: https://www.bjwoodstein.com/ We're Here, the book: https://stores.praeclaruspress.com/were-here-a-practical-guide-to-becoming-an-lgbtq-parent-by-b-j-woodstein/ The Newman Goldfarb protocol: https://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/induced_lactation/protocols4print.shtml A list of some LGBTQ+-relevant parenting books (some better than others): https://mombian.com/product-tag/parenting-guide/

Today's positive parenting news: Arielle talks about a Colorado law that gives LGBTQ+ parents rightful custody over their own children and Kristy shares advice on how to talk to students who are afraid or anxious about going back to school in the wake of the tragic Uvalde shooting. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Join Family Equality for an important conversation about navigating race in the Texas school system, with special guests Stacey and Cheralyn Stevenson, Melanie Maine, Jackie Juarez, and Sonya Parker Goode, facilitated by Luna Malbroux. In this hour-long “roundtable” discussion, these amazing advocates share their experiences as LGBTQ+ parents and allies raising children of color in Texas—from deciding which neighborhoods to live in to advocating for their children in school and everything in between. To watch this podcast as a video, click here.About our guests:Stacey Stevenson (she/they) is the CEO of Family Equality. They are an experienced business leader who has worked in Defense, Technology, and Finance senior roles, where they tirelessly advocated for creating a safe and inclusive space for all in the workplace. Stacey has been active in the fight for equality in Dallas through leading community projects and non-profit board service. She and her wife Cheralyn have been married 14 years and reside in Dallas with their 6-year-old twin boys Duke and London.Sonya Parker Goode's passion for helping people led her to pursue a dual career in education and non-profit work almost 25 years ago. As a certified life coach and anger management specialist, Sonya enjoys developing and teaching tools that help people increase their confidence, set and respect boundaries, develop resilience, and engage with others using effective communication and conflict resolution techniques. She has successfully managed a number of community education programs in Dallas County and has almost 10 years of experience in teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Jackie Juarez is a mom, wife, and psychotherapist of color who thoroughly enjoys raising her 5-year-old son and 3 puppies. Jackie's work reminds her that we need to stop and pay more attention to our inner voices and collectively strive for more love, care, and advocacy to improve our collective and personal spaces. Melanie Maine is a mother, a wife in a same-sex marriage, a parent to non-white, adopted children and a therapist in Texas schools; projects like this are important to her, families like hers and future generations. “The first step to progress is sharing our stories and collaborating with people that understand,” she says. She is a fierce advocate for her children, and other marginalized students.Luna Malbroux is the Chief Vibe Officer of Joy Channel an org that brings together a team of creatives and change agents to create tailored experiences, workshops, and content that help us grow and heal.Cheralyn Stevenson is the CEO of The Changists, a legal operations consulting agency dedicated to modernizing law firms for the future. With 20 years of experience in the legal industry, Cheralyn's expertise informs her work-ethic and creativity just as much as her pride and identity inform her values and leadership. Cheralyn and her wife, Stacey, live in Dallas, TX with their adopted twin boys, Duke and London.Links to Learn MoreExplore Family Equality's Inclusive Schools ResourcesLearn more about Stacey and Cheralyn's experiences as LGBTQ+ parents in TexasLearn more about Black Lives Matter in SchoolsLearn more about the Joy Channel

Michael Johnson-Ellis, surrogacy advocate and father, joins the podcast to discuss his journey to parenthood. Michael and his partner Wes have three children and two of them were conceived through surrogacy in England. Wes and Michael have dedicated their life to helping LGBTQ+ parents use gestational surrogacy to build their families. Their incredible work is gaining international recognition and deserves all our support. Don't miss this episode!

The pandemic lockdown brought unique challenges for LGBTQ+ parents and youth. Many LGBTQ+ youth who primarily found support and community outside of the home faced increased isolation. For many parents in same-sex relationships, virtual work and school meant navigating increased visibility into their home lives.Dr. David Langer and Dr. Marissa Peifer join us to share their expertise as psychologists working with LGBTQ+ youth and their own experiences as LGBTQ+ parents during the pandemic. From how to talk with your child about gender and sexuality to advice for advocating for yourself as an LGBTQ+ parent, our guest experts remind us of the power of community, support, and curiosity.

This episode —  what happens when you don't get sex ed, also -- Queer Plantonic Partnerships and Romantic Friendships -- what the heck are those? PLUS  the Supreme Court ruled on a pretty big case regarding Queer couples and their rights to foster. What was the court's decision and what does it mean for the country? We getting into it all that and more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4fYYsk2kQiY Fuck is this?! (Pop culture ridiculousness):  Someones faith in cishet sex is a little misguided, the unfortunate nature of the hashtag #MasculinitySaturday, and one young person's cute menstruation misconception  Fuck That (Currents Events)/ PoliD*CKZ: An update on the Case of Chrystul Kizer - a young sex trafficking victim who allegedly killed her abuser. And an update on Fulton v. Philadelphia —  the Supreme Court case about LGBTQ Parents and their rights to foster  Fuck It (Topic of the Day):  Queer Platonic relationships, Romantic Partnerships, Best Friend Spouses and the nebulous nature of what it means to love and be life partners.  Ass Media (Media Reviews): A mini review of the QueerPlatonic relationships in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace Love & Light to our Hoes of the Week! Hoe(s) of the Week: Paws & Pothos, Aria Macabre (Resident Demon), Bryn D (LinkedIn) & Karla Ontiveros (Knockout)  HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening.  SPONSOR(S) Go to GreenChef.com/ihu100 and use code ihu100 to get $100 of including free shipping Care/Of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ihu50 RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES IHU on Chrystul Kizer “Don't Sleep on PoliDICKZ”: Apple: https://apple.co/3h1HuVq Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/innerhoeuprising/dont-sleep-on-polidickz  IHU on Chrystul Kizer “Dismantle Your Fat Phobia Right Thee F*ck Now!” Apple: https://apple.co/2YQSTzA YT: https://youtu.be/smeEjYlc_90 WAPO article on Chrystul Kizer:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/06/03/chrystul-kizer-sex-trafficking-appeal/ IHU on Fulton v. Philadelphia “Normalize Queer Family Structures”:  Apple: https://apple.co/3j5FuOE Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gO0S9y YT: https://youtu.be/P7g2pS809uE  Fulton ruling explainer: https://www.inquirer.com/news/fulton-vs-philadelphia-decision-supreme-court-20210608.html  NYT Article “From Best Friends to Platonic Spouses” :https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/fashion/weddings/from-best-friends-to-platonic-spouses.html?smid=tw-share  WEBSITE  InnerHoeUprising.com PAY A HOE  Paypal.me/innerhoe https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising  WRITE IN EMAIL ihupodcast@gmail.com CALL IN VOICE MAIL (404) 491-9158 SPEAKING GIGS Wanna pay us to VIRTUALLY speak at your school or conference about sex positivity, black feminism, or the other kinds of topics we discuss on this show?  We'd love to! To book us, send us a line to ihupodcast@gmail.com  MUSIC Love and light to the artists who have lent their music to the pod!  Our opening is a remix of “Queen S%!T” by SheReal (https://soundcloud.com/shereal/04-queen-s-t-produced-by) We also play “Kol(ours)” by Amare Symone, “Party on the Weekend" by King Kam X DVRKAMBR, “Keeping it Cool Witchu” by Chhoti Maa, and “Everyday” “Dinner N a Movie”  “C Day” “Grand” and “Yeah Yeah” wavghxst (https://twitter.com/wavghxst) SOCIAL MEDIA Join our Facebook Group! “Inner Hoe Uprising CUMmunity” https://bit.ly/2NfFH3A Inner Hoe Uprising| IG: @InnerHoeUprising | Twitter: @InnerHoeUprisin Sam | IG & Twitter: @slamridd   Rob |  IG: @smokinpp  | Art IG: @vanta.blaq | Twitter: @thee_body | CH: RobtheGod

It's April 22, 2021. Quinn 'kidifies' headlines related to the LGBTQ+ community, including about Bethany Christian Services, gay marriage decisions in Japan and the Catholic Church, transgender medical services in Arkansas, and British transgender comedians standing up for transgender rights. The cartoon video version of this show can be seen here https://youtu.be/AHNo-RdoBb8

This week we have a guest from one of our favorite gaming podcasts, Gamer Friends! Big Nkrumah joins us to discuss the latest in gaming news this week including IGN's struggle with doing the right thing, Division leaks, rumors for Nintendo and Playstation, some amiibo drama, and a ton more! Games Discussed: Destiny 2: Season of the Splicer, Apex Legends, Software Inc., Panzer Dragoon: Remake, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Final Fantasy X, Persona Series, Diablo III, Final Fight: Streetwise, Little Nightmares: The Residence, Returnal, Disco Elysium, Hades, The Division 2 For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Derrick's Store: https://www.ebay.com/str/gamergoodiesandmore Mike's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcpaperstacks Stop by and follow/like: https://www.facebook.com/Player2HasEnteredThePod Gamer Friends: https://www.gamerfriendspodcast.com Jordan's Non-Profit: https://www.colage.org/ Handheld Emulator: https://www.anbernic.com/ Facing The Nakba: https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/facing-the-nakba/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Anera: https://www.anera.org/ United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://www.unrwa.org/gaza-emergency Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/ Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Time Stamps: Using Sony Direct to Get a PS5 (2:32) Disco Elysium (3:50) Will We Ever Get Too Old To Game? (6:17) Let's Get To Know Our Gamer Friends (9:21) The Rat King (16:07) This Week's Thrifting Pickups Sans Water (17:07) Colage Org for Children of LGBTQ Parents (24:00) RIP Paul Mooney and Kentaro Miura (24:47) Castlevania Season 4 Spoiler-Free Thoughts (27:06) Whatcha Playing? (30:12) - Destiny 2: Season of the Splicer - Apex Legends - Software Inc. - Panzer Dragoon: Remake - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory - Final Fantasy X - Persona Series - Diablo III - Final Fight: Streetwise - Little Nightmares: The Residence (Spoilers!) - Returnal (56:09) Gaming News (57:16) - IGN Staff Struggle with Palestinian Support - GTAV Confirmed for PS5/Xbox Series X - eBay No Longer Selling Adult Media - Division Heartland Leaks - More Nintendo Games Pass Rumors - New Amiibo, New Controversy - Hades on PS4? - Nintendo Direct Wild Speculation and Rumors! Whatcha Feelin?: The Upshaws (1:25:49) Whatcha Feelin?: Shrill (1:28:30) Whatcha Feelin?: Anbernic RG351V (Handheld Emulator) (1:30:58) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/player2hasenteredthepod/support

Sean Szeps is a proud gay dad, writer, comedian and podcast host, and joins Some Families from Austrailia. Sean and his husband are Dads to twins born via surrogacy. Sean discusses what it is like to be an LGBTQ+ parent in Sydney, how to tackle people assuming he has a wife or is the nanny, and how to manage your mental health as an LGBTQ+ parent. Sean's podcast 'The Dad Kit' breaks down the stereotypes and cultural ideas we have about fathers. LINKS: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uakEF7zBlWQCaKPxE9daS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bethany Christian Services will now allow LGBTQ couples to adopt and foster children. Today's podcast examines this decision and its cultural significance, then we focus on the "most potent way Christianity is marginalized in modern society" and resolve to be holistic in our faith and bold in our witness. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more, visit DenisonForum.org or email comments@denisonforum.org.

Dr. Guy Ringler is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a proud partner with California Fertility Partners. As a child, Dr. Ringler grew up in suburban Detroit, the son of a barber and a school bus driver, with his three sisters. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, followed by medical school in Detroit at Wayne State University, where he received the class award for highest honors in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ringler completed post-graduate training at the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received awards for his research on placental function. Following years of clinical study and basic science research, Dr. Ringler moved west in 1990, to practice reproductive medicine with the founding physicians of California Fertility Partners. Dr. Ringler has established a loyal patient following in Southern California and has developed an international reputation for expertise in reproductive medicine – especially surrogacy and third-party reproduction. His patients travel from Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa for his medical care. Dr. Ringler was one of the world’s first physicians to help gay men have babies through egg donation and surrogacy. He is committed to helping all members of the LGBTQ community fulfill their dreams of having children and building families. Listen to Dr. Ringler as he discusses with Ellen and Jenn: • What led him to the assisted reproductive technologies field. • The evolution of fertility treatment throughout his career. • The stark differences between treatment and success rates then and now. • Making the choice to help patients refused by other doctors. • His thoughts on the new Supreme Court nomination. • The progress America has made for gay rights. • Newer family building options, such as reciprocal IVF. • Stories over the years from his practice. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/ Learn more about Dr. Ringler: https://www.californiafertilitypartners.com/

Parenting Coach Susan Berland is fiercely committed to guiding parents of LGBTQ youth back to a loving, accepting relationship when they are struggling to accept their child as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer, or just struggling with their reaction to their child’s coming out.

New Tennessee law makes it legal for adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ Parents! Written, Edited & Filmed by Krish Mohan Music: "Blue" by Old Game Download their album: https://oldgame.bandcamp.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KrishMohanHaha MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL DONATION: paypal.me/KrishMohanhaha TOUR DATES: http://ramannoodlescomedy.com EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL: https://ramannoodlescomedy.bandcamp.com/ Weekly Updates: http://bit.ly/WeeklyKrish Subscribe: http://eepurl.com/oOJ45 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/taboo-table-talk FFON Podcast: https://anchor.fm/krishmohan-ffon Download my NEW album "Empathy On Sale": http://bit.ly/EmpathyOnSale-1 Download my album "Approaching Happiness": http://bit.ly/ApproachHappy STEEMIT: https://steemit.com/@krishmohanhaha --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New Tennessee law makes it legal for adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ Parents! Written, Edited & Filmed by Krish Mohan Music: "Blue" by Old Game Download their album: https://oldgame.bandcamp.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KrishMohanHaha MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL DONATION: paypal.me/KrishMohanhaha TOUR DATES: http://ramannoodlescomedy.com EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL: https://ramannoodlescomedy.bandcamp.com/ Weekly Updates: http://bit.ly/WeeklyKrish Subscribe: http://eepurl.com/oOJ45 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/taboo-table-talk FFON Podcast: https://anchor.fm/krishmohan-ffon Download my NEW album "Empathy On Sale": http://bit.ly/EmpathyOnSale-1 Download my album "Approaching Happiness": http://bit.ly/ApproachHappy STEEMIT: https://steemit.com/@krishmohanhaha --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Erica Faye Watson: Born and raised in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, with a BA and MA from Columbia College Chicago, Erica Watson is an actor, stand-up comedian at clubs around the country, and film/television/theater director.  She currently hosts a dating podcast called "Get in The Game" and stars in the short film “BlacKorea”. She has appeared in the Oscar nominated film “Precious,” as well as “ChiRaq,” “Top Five,” and “Side Effects" and “Dirty Laundry.”  Erica's had guest-star roles on Showtime's "The Chi" and Fox's "Empire". She has also been featured on TLC’s,The Dr. Phil Show, The Oxygen Network, The WE Channel, (BET), MSG-TV, The TV Guide Network and is a recurring correspondent for ABC7's “Windy City Live,” and WCIU's “The Jam.” Tina Fakhrid-Deen is a playwright, author, LGBTQ family activist, and professor whose writing and research interests include critical race and feminist theory, hip-hop culture, and urban education. Tina is the author of Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents. Her play, Powerless Gods, was produced at Oakton Community College in spring 2018. Powerless Gods was a semi-finalist for the Bay Area Playwriting Festival (2019) and O’Neill Playwriting Conference (2016/2018). Tina’s second play, Dandelions, is being commissioned for Theater on the Lake: In the Works Program. Her third play, Pulled Punches, was developed through the Women’s Theatre Alliance of Chicago in 2019 and the world premiere of Pulled Punches is slated for April 2020 with MPAACT at the Greenhouse Theater. Tina is a VONA, Kimbilio and MacDowell Fellow. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female, Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.  

Part 2 with Alba and Ariel talking about 2 mom- motherhood, partnership, vulnerability and more.We must talk more openly more often with each other about what’s REALLY happening in family life. Forget shame, we all need validation that the madness isn’t just happening in our house.Motherhood, no matter who you are, isn’t simple and we need space for our emotionality.. or bad things happen..For true intimacy we must be vulnerable, not only with partner, but also others.Our blog touches on the essence of this podcast and gives details about one of my favorite re-read lists.Support the show (https://patreon.com/join/intuitivelifeprojects)

Just when you think it can’t get better, Alba and I open the conversation about the truths within 2 moms - motherhood. In this episode, we move into uncharted territory and there’s so much authenticity we didn’t want to cut much, so we made this a 2 part series! JOIN OUR CIRCLE OF SHARED MOM SECRETS.I had some serious aha moments for self and podcast, during and after our talk and I hope you will too.Alba and her wife are both moms of their twins and the kids are so much like them, making the Universe and how all things work, so incredibly magical.Alba is incredibly generous with details about the fertility process and bits of her own partnership and life.. I have no words.. except..Listen.. and discover for yourself that all mothers cross over one another somewhere within their individual experiences. Read more in the blog and, see what blossoms.These are 2 weeks.. you don’t want to miss..Support the show (https://patreon.com/join/intuitivelifeprojects)

For gay men looking to become dads, the world of adoption sometimes may seem impossible to navigate. There's so much information, so many opinions, stories, and ways to adopt that it may seem overwhelming. In this episode we've tried to lay the groundwork for adoption. A former social service worker, an LGBT specialist in an adoption organization and a gay dad with three different adoption stories had a vibrant discussion with us on the various paths to adoption, on myths, on homophobia – and much more. Download the full, unedited discussion of this episode (53:08) In preparation for this episode, we've searched the internet for common myths among gay men on adoption. Here's what we've found, and what our guests in this episode said about it: Biological parents perceive a gay-dad household as an ‘immoral environment.’ - NOT TRUE (IN GENERAL). According to Ethan Cohan, two-time adoptive dad, some bio moms specifically look for gay dads, just because they feel better knowing there will be no other 'mom' but them.Gay men, and especially gay single men, are being pushed down the list of adoption, and wait more time to be matched. - PARTIALLY TRUE. According to Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptable Children, there's some evidence that single parent households are being pushed down the list, especially with foster-to-adopt route. Judges prefer reuniting kids with their biological parents over approving gay men as adoptive parents. - TRUE. There's an overall attempt of reunifications with the birth parents as part of the adoption process, mainly to give the bio parents the opportunity to not give up the child, instead of trying to get the child at a later stage.Some adoption agencies are not gay friendly, even if they don't specify it on their websites. - TRUE. Our guests in this episode recommend to check your adoption agency against lists like HRC or ask other gay dads who worked with this agency to make sure they are as gay friendly as they say they are. Some agencies will not indicate that they are not homophobic, but will discriminate against gay dads. Our Guests Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptive Children (NACAC)Nitara Frost has worked for North American Council on Adoptable Children as the Parent Support Specialist serving LGBTQ adoptive parents in the state of Minnesota for almost 9 years.  She had also been working Nationwide supporting LGBTQ adoptive and pre-adoptive parents for 7 years.  She and her wife are adoptive parents to 5 children. Check out NACAC Staff Page Eufe de la Torre, Therapist and former social worker in Child WelfareEufe (www.eufetherapy.com) is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in private practice.  Eufe has over 25 years of clinical experience working with LGBTQ individuals and couples who are working through relationship or personal issues, including those who are preparing to become parents. Eufe lives in Los Angeles, CA.  He and his husband are adoptive parents to two boys who are now 15 and 18 years olds.  He can be reached at this email.   Ethan Cohan, Adoptive FatherEthan is a partner at the Century City entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves where his practice focuses on entertainment transactional law with an emphasis on deal-making and production in television, film and new media. Born and raised in New York, Ethan currently lives in Los Angeles with his family, including their two sons and one dog. If you'd like to speak with Ethan personally please email us Preparing for Adoption Here's a list of recommendations for general preparations to make if you are gay men looking to adopt: Build your support system -- before embarking on the journey it's important to make sure you have family and/or friends by your side, and also people who have been through adoption. Reach out to gay dads group on Facebook or even write to us to g...

For gay men looking to become dads, the world of adoption sometimes may seem impossible to navigate. There's so much information, so many opinions, stories, and ways to adopt that it may seem overwhelming. In this episode we've tried to lay the groundwork for adoption. A former social service worker, an LGBT specialist in an adoption organization and a gay dad with three different adoption stories had a vibrant discussion with us on the various paths to adoption, on myths, on homophobia – and much more. Download the full, unedited discussion of this episode (53:08) In preparation for this episode, we've searched the internet for common myths among gay men on adoption. Here's what we've found, and what our guests in this episode said about it: Biological parents perceive a gay-dad household as an ‘immoral environment.' - NOT TRUE (IN GENERAL). According to Ethan Cohan, two-time adoptive dad, some bio moms specifically look for gay dads, just because they feel better knowing there will be no other 'mom' but them.Gay men, and especially gay single men, are being pushed down the list of adoption, and wait more time to be matched. - PARTIALLY TRUE. According to Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptable Children, there's some evidence that single parent households are being pushed down the list, especially with foster-to-adopt route. Judges prefer reuniting kids with their biological parents over approving gay men as adoptive parents. - TRUE. There's an overall attempt of reunifications with the birth parents as part of the adoption process, mainly to give the bio parents the opportunity to not give up the child, instead of trying to get the child at a later stage.Some adoption agencies are not gay friendly, even if they don't specify it on their websites. - TRUE. Our guests in this episode recommend to check your adoption agency against lists like HRC or ask other gay dads who worked with this agency to make sure they are as gay friendly as they say they are. Some agencies will not indicate that they are not homophobic, but will discriminate against gay dads. Our Guests Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptive Children (NACAC)Nitara Frost has worked for North American Council on Adoptable Children as the Parent Support Specialist serving LGBTQ adoptive parents in the state of Minnesota for almost 9 years.  She had also been working Nationwide supporting LGBTQ adoptive and pre-adoptive parents for 7 years.  She and her wife are adoptive parents to 5 children. Check out NACAC Staff Page Eufe de la Torre, Therapist and former social worker in Child WelfareEufe (www.eufetherapy.com) is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in private practice.  Eufe has over 25 years of clinical experience working with LGBTQ individuals and couples who are working through relationship or personal issues, including those who are preparing to become parents. Eufe lives in Los Angeles, CA.  He and his husband are adoptive parents to two boys who are now 15 and 18 years olds.  He can be reached at this email.   Ethan Cohan, Adoptive FatherEthan is a partner at the Century City entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves where his practice focuses on entertainment transactional law with an emphasis on deal-making and production in television, film and new media. Born and raised in New York, Ethan currently lives in Los Angeles with his family, including their two sons and one dog. If you'd like to speak with Ethan personally please email us Preparing for Adoption Here's a list of recommendations for general preparations to make if you are gay men looking to adopt: Build your support system -- before embarking on the journey it's important to make sure you have family and/or friends by your side, and also people who have been through adoption. Reach out to gay dads group on Facebook or even write to us to g...

Makeda and Sadie talk about the pressure to present a perfect looking family when growing up with LGBTQ parents as well as their book, “Spawning Generations: Rants and Reflections on Growing Up with LGBTQ+ Parents.” This episode is brought to you by Ritual and My Fit Jeans. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO.

In the past twenty years there has been an increase in published books by people with LGBTQ parents or featuring their stories. Author and activist Jenny Rain discusses her own journey to telling her story through writing and why sharing queerspawn history is so important for all generations of people with LGBTQ parents and parents themselves. Jenny recently published one of her stories in the new anthology, "Raised by Unicorns: Stories from People with LGBTQ+ Parents", edited by Frank Lowe, a gay dad. It is filled with stories by people with LGBTQ parents.

Our studio is falling apart, Producer Sam has a point system with her boyfriend and we talk to the author of an amazing new book, Raised by Unicorns: stories from People with LGBTQ+ Parents. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In episode #274 of Talking Radical Radio (June 12, 2018), Scott Neigh interviews Sadie Epstein-Fine and Makeda Zook, the editors of a new anthology called Spawning Generations: Rants and Reflections on Growing Up with LGBTQ+ Parents. They talk about the importance of queerspawn (i.e. people with LGBTQ+ parents) having the space to tell their own stories, about the book, and about its launch on June 18 at Glad Day Books in Toronto. For a more detailed description of the episode, go here: http://talkingradical.ca/2018/06/12/trr-queerspawn_anthology/

In this episode we welcome back guests Sadie Epstein-Fine and Makeda Zook. We first heard a little from these two a year ago in a Pride-month episode called Growing Up with Same-Sex Parents, a special collaboration with TVO and the documentary Gayby Baby. But there is so much more I want to share with you from those conversations. And now these two friends have co-edited a book called Spawning Generations: Rants and Reflections on Growing up with LGBTQ+ Parents. We get into the complicated phenomenon of the “Poster Child Syndrome” experienced by some of the kids who grew up with the first generation of out and proud same-sex parents. And we talk about why it's so important to centre the stories of so-called Queerspawn, the children of LGBTQ+ parents whose perspectives we haven't heard enough. Show Notes Love our work? Please check out our Patreon Campaign! Become a patron of the show for as little as $1 per month

Tyson sits down with Gab to discuss a personal photo project that grew into a book, finding editorial work and the power of personal connection. *

Follow along every Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus.

Through his work, Brent shares his experiences and opinions as a gay dad and graphic designer.  His blog topics include: same-sex marriage, superheroes, adoption, pop culture, LGBTQ rights, cool products for kids and dads, children's books/illustrators, poop. Designer Daddy has also been featured on: ABCNews.com/GMA, BuzzFeed, Parade, PBSKids, NickelodeonParents.com, Fatherly Logo/NewNowNext, Fandango.com, The Huffington Post, HuffPost Live, NPR, Babble, The Good Men Project, and CBSnews.com. And now on Rated LGBT Radio (and soon, on Out in Santa Cruz!)

Through his work, Brent shares his experiences and opinions as a gay dad and graphic designer.  His blog topics include: same-sex marriage, superheroes, adoption, pop culture, LGBTQ rights, cool products for kids and dads, children's books/illustrators, poop. Designer Daddy has also been featured on: ABCNews.com/GMA, BuzzFeed, Parade, PBSKids, NickelodeonParents.com, Fatherly Logo/NewNowNext, Fandango.com, The Huffington Post, HuffPost Live, NPR, Babble, The Good Men Project, and CBSnews.com. And now on Rated LGBT Radio (and soon, on Out in Santa Cruz!)