The show all about family; but with gay! A hilarious and heartfelt dive into LGBTQ family life, parenting, and the challenges queer families face.Hosted by queer mom Jaimie Kelton, The Queer Family Podcast brings you weekly interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests exploring how they made their families and how they navigate a world that wasn’t necessarily built for them.The mission? To normalize, elevate, and celebrate queer family life—while proving we’re just like other parents... trying (and often failing) not to lose it when our kid still isn’t wearing shoes and we’re 25 minutes late.Through laughter, honesty, and representation, this show tackles inclusive parenting, family-building journeys, and the age-old question: What’s it really like to raise a family as an LGBTQ person in a world built for the straights?

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What happens when the sperm donor you never expected to know suddenly becomes someone you could text?Jaimie is joined by her wife, Anne, for a candid, funny, and occasionally heated conversation about a surprising new chapter in their family&#39;s donor-conception journey. What started as a simple question about their daughter&#39;s medical history led to something neither of them anticipated: their sperm donor&#39;s phone number and an open invitation to reach out.But just because they can contact him, does that mean they should? Jaimie and Anne have different feelings about it, and their kids have opinions of their own.Plus, the two moms take on misogyny, school dress codes, victim-blaming, and what it means to raise a daughter and a son in a world still steeped in patriarchy.It&#39;s a little family update, a little feminist rant, and a very real look at how LGBTQ+ families continue to evolve long after the kids arrive.Topics: Donor conception, LGBTQ families, lesbian parenting, sperm donors, donor siblings, Open ID donors, donor-conceived children, medical history, two-mom families, misogyny, school dress codes, parenting, consent 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Our Kids' Sperm Donor Is No Longer Anonymous. Now What?

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What does it take for two gay dads to build a family through foster care? Psychologist and author Dr. Kevin Nadal shares how he and his husband went from newly approved foster parents to raising three biological siblings, all adopted through New York City&#39;s foster care system.From receiving a call about a newborn with less than a day&#39;s notice to navigating adoption during a global pandemic, Kevin opens up about the emotional realities of foster-to-adopt parenting, the importance of biological family connections, and the challenges of raising Black children in a transracial adoptive family.He also explores the isolation of gay fatherhood, the importance of LGBTQ+ parenting communities, and why he believes his family came together exactly as it was meant to. Topics: gay dads, LGBTQ families, foster care, foster-to-adopt, adoption, transracial adoption, biological siblings, queer parenting, gay fatherhood, LGBTQ family building 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)/ Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.kevinnadal.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Kevin Nadal</a> is a psychologist, professor, author, and father of three. His work explores the intersections of psychology, social justice, and identity, with books addressing queer psychology, microaggressions, Filipino American psychology, and Asian American psychology. His latest creative venture is <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nothing-but-net-kevin-nadal/1151269225?ean=9798182595803" rel="nofollow">Nothing but Net</a>, a queer romance novel that combines basketball, love, and psychology.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinnadal" rel="nofollow">Kevin</a> lives in Harlem, New York, with his husband and their three children, all adopted through the New York City foster care system. 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.co</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories! 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Two Gay Dads, Three Siblings: A Foster Care Story

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B.J. Woodstein is a queer mom, doula, lactation consultant, author, and LGBTQ+ specialist who knows firsthand how much the right support can change a family’s experience. After difficult pregnancies, birth complications, painful breastfeeding, and healthcare providers who didn’t always understand her two-mom family, B.J. became the kind of provider she wished she’d had.Jaimie and B.J. talk about queer family building, birth trauma, feeding, advocacy, inclusive language, and why LGBTQ+ people deserve healthcare that sees and respects who they actually are.Topics: LGBTQ families, queer parenting, lesbian parenting, queer family building, donor conception, sperm donation, pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, birth trauma, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, lactation, doulas, inclusive healthcare, LGBTQ healthcare, nonbinary birth, gender-affirming care🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)/ Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.bjwoodstein.com/" rel="nofollow">B.J. Woodstein </a>is a writer, translator, former academic, LGBTQ+ specialist doula, lactation consultant, counselor, and bibliotherapist. She lives in the UK with her wife and their two children.B.J. is also the author of <a href="https://stores.praeclaruspress.com/were-here-a-practical-guide-to-becoming-an-lgbtq-parent-by-b-j-woodstein/?showHidden=true" rel="nofollow">We’re Here: A Practical Guide to Becoming an LGBTQ+ Parent</a>, which combines practical family-building information with the experiences of LGBTQ+ parents, as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Fruitful-Jewish-Pregnancy-Birth-ebook/dp/B0GJNDNWP3" rel="nofollow">Be Fruitful</a>, which focuses on family building in the Jewish community.She also co-runs Queer <a href="https://www.queerwayfinder.com/" rel="nofollow">Wayfinder</a>, which offers counseling, coaching, and bibliotherapy for LGBTQ+ people. 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a> 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato  🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Queer Families Deserve Better Care with B.J. Woodstein

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description Sydney and Gina knew they wanted to build a family—and they knew, as a lesbian couple, it would take planning. What they didn’t expect was a stage-three endometriosis diagnosis right as they began trying to conceive.In this episode, they walk Jaimie through their queer fertility journey: choosing a known sperm donor, navigating the legal agreements, three failed IUIs, the emotional and financial toll of fertility treatment, and finally moving to IVF. They also talk about grieving differently as partners, advocating for yourself in the medical system, and what it means to parent without a genetic connection.Their experience ultimately inspired them to create <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wefertility/id6774844543" rel="nofollow">WeFertility</a>, an app designed to help people manage the paperwork, appointments, finances, and endless logistics of family building.A candid conversation about queer parenting, LGBTQ families, IVF, known donors, endometriosis, and finding something meaningful on the other side of a difficult fertility journey. Topics: queer parenting, LGBTQ families, lesbian parenting, queer family building, IVF, IUI, known sperm donors, fertility treatment, endometriosis, donor conception, LGBTQ parenting <h3>🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a></h3> 🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wefertility/id6774844543" rel="nofollow">WeFertility </a>- the app designed to help people manage the paperwork, appointments, finances, and endless logistics of family building.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wefertilityapp" rel="nofollow">WeFertility Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wefertilityapp" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/wefertilityapp</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wefertilityapp?_r=1&_t=ZP-99ePpNsDHEU" rel="nofollow">WeFertility TikTok</a>: https://www.tiktok.com/@wefertilityapp?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-99ePpNsDHEU<a href="https://wefertilityapp.com" rel="nofollow">WeFertility Website</a>: https://wefertilityapp.com<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ginabrickey_/" rel="nofollow">Gina Brickey Instagram</a>: @ginabrickey_<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneybrickey94/" rel="nofollow">Sydney Brickey Instagram</a>: @sydneybrickey94 <h3>🎧 Loved this episode?</h3><h3>Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!</h3><h3>OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations: 🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a></h3> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories! 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato  🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Making a Baby Was So Complicated, They Built an App

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Meghan and Erika never imagined parenthood would be part of their story. Growing up without examples of queer families—and navigating neurodivergence and fears about losing themselves in parenthood—they weren&#39;t even sure they wanted children.Then listening to this podcast helped Meghan realize there might be another possibility.Now they&#39;re raising their three-year-old son, Nova, with another baby on the way. They share a fertility journey that included IUIs, miscarriage, IVF, and an unexpected final vial from their dibling community.Erika also opens up about navigating pregnancy as a butch woman—and discovering that carrying a baby didn&#39;t make her feel less connected to her identity. Quite the opposite.As Erika puts it: “I think pregnancy is so butch.” 🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>You don’t have to have always dreamed of parenthood to become a deeply intentional parent.</li><li>Queer family building often means staying open when the path looks nothing like the one you planned.</li><li>Parenthood can crack you open—and give you the chance to break old cycles.</li><li>Pregnancy doesn’t have to be inherently feminine. Erika found it could actually deepen her connection to her butch identity.</li><li>Fertility loss can bring grief, compassion, and a new understanding of just how complex these journeys can be.</li><li>Representation matters. Sometimes seeing another queer family is what makes imagining your own possible.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Meghan and Erika are a queer couple and parents to three-year-old Nova, with their second child on the way. Erika, a proud butch woman, is currently pregnant with their second child and hopes that sharing her experience can offer representation for other butch people considering pregnancy.🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meganderika/" rel="nofollow">Meghan and Erika on Instagram</a> - Follow along on their journey 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.co</a>m 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a> 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pregnancy Is So Butch: Queer Parenthood, Identity & Letting Go

Jaimie and Dianni know it’s nowhere near the holidays, but when has that ever stopped anyone from watching a sapphic Christmas movie?They decided to take a very sapphic Christmas movie quiz. What starts as a simple game quickly turns into two fully imagined queer holiday romances involving sexy chefs, messy painters, dive bars, mushroom trips, lakeside cabins, and some very questionable plot twists.Play along, compare your fate, and enjoy a completely unserious holiday edition of Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni. This is a subscriber-exclusive bonus episode!Listen on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">RedCircle exclusive feed</a> for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations. Edited by Dianni Hall Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tea Time Bonus: We Accidentally Wrote a Sapphic Christmas Movie

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What happens when you want to build a family—but have no idea where to start?Kaelyn, known online as one half of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaelynandveronica/" rel="nofollow">@kaelynandveronica</a>, joins Jaimie to share how she and her wife found their way to parenthood by doing what so many LGBTQ+ families do: looking to the families who had done it before them.Kaelyn shares the emotional—and sometimes surprising—process of choosing a sperm donor, two years of fertility treatments before becoming pregnant with their daughter Rosie, and why having donor siblings has become such a meaningful part of their family&#39;s story. She also opens up about Veronica&#39;s experience as the non-biological mom, raising Rosie with an open understanding of donor conception, and how postpartum depression is shaping their conversations about having another child.Plus, why Kaelyn says if she could have dinner with anyone, she&#39;d choose Rosie&#39;s donor—just so she could say thank you.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>There is no single “right” way to build an LGBTQ+ family.</li><li>Queer families often become roadmaps for the families coming behind them.</li><li>Biology doesn&#39;t determine the depth of a parent-child bond.</li><li>Being open about donor conception gives kids the language to understand their own stories.</li><li>Taking care of the parent matters, too—especially when considering another pregnancy after postpartum depression.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Kaelyn is a social media manager, content creator, wife to Veronica, and mom to their almost-three-year-old daughter, Rosie. Through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaelynandveronica/" rel="nofollow">@kaelynandveronica</a>, she shares their life as a two-mom family, from donor conception and fertility to parenting and LGBTQ+ family life. Her work also focuses on helping others navigate family building and showing more of the many ways families can be created. 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories! 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Finding the Right Donor—and Finding Our Way to Parenthood

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Is your LGBTQ family as legally protected as you think it is?LGBTQ+ family law attorney Rachel Levy joins Jaimie to break down the legal steps queer and trans families should know about—from confirmatory and second-parent adoption to donor agreements, estate planning, healthcare decisions, name changes, gender markers, and more.Rachel explains why being listed on your child&#39;s birth certificate may not be enough to establish parental rights, what families using known donors should put in writing, and why finding an attorney who actually understands LGBTQ+ family law matters.They also dig into the realities facing trans adults and parents of trans kids right now, including name changes, document updates, privacy and safety concerns, and the enormous differences in protections from state to state. And while the political climate can feel terrifying, Rachel offers an important reminder: frightening headlines don&#39;t always tell the whole legal story, and meaningful protections for LGBTQ+ families are still advancing at the state level.This episode isn&#39;t about panic. It&#39;s about knowing your rights, asking the right questions, and taking the extra steps that can help protect the people you love.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>A birth certificate may not be enough to establish parental rights.</li><li>Confirmatory adoption can offer important legal protection.</li><li>Put known-donor agreements in writing.</li><li>Estate planning is essential for LGBTQ+ families.</li><li>Find an LGBTQ+-competent lawyer who practices in your state.</li><li>Parents of trans kids should understand name-change and gender-marker laws.</li><li>LGBTQ+ protections vary significantly from state to state.</li><li>Scary headlines don’t always reflect what’s actually happening legally.</li><li>There’s no single “right” way for LGBTQ+ and trans people to navigate safety.</li><li>The Uniform Parentage Act could help standardize protections across states.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s) Rachel Levy is an attorney with <a href="http://www.jernerlaw.com" rel="nofollow">Jerner Law Group</a>, an LGBTQ+ family law firm based in Philadelphia. Her practice focuses on adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART), estate planning, family building, and transgender legal issues, including name changes and legal affirmation. Rachel is passionate about helping LGBTQ+ families understand their rights and take the legal steps needed to protect themselves and their children. 🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jernerlawgroup/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.jernerlaw.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jernerlawgroup/" rel="nofollow">Jerner Law’s LGBTQ+ Resources Hub: www.jernerlaw.com/lgbtq-resources/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jernerlawgroup/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @jernerlawgroup</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to Legally Protect Your LGBTQ+ Family

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What happens when three people intentionally choose to build a family together?Vikram Kolmannskog is a psychotherapist, writer, and dad raising his four-year-old son with his husband, Daniel, and their son&#39;s mother, Cecilia. From finding each other through a queer family forum to navigating home insemination, biology, and the realities of three-parent co-parenting, their path to family is anything but traditional.Vikram and Jaimie talk about the messy reality of parenting, biological vs. non-biological connection, the pressure to identify the &#34;real&#34; dad, and the deeply ingrained gender roles that still tell us mothers should nurture while fathers should provide.It&#39;s a conversation about rupture and repair, challenging the rules we&#39;ve inherited, and what queer families can teach us about what really makes someone a parent.Because family isn&#39;t biology. It&#39;s love, commitment—and sometimes a whole lot of mess.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Why Vikram and Daniel chose intentional co-parenting</li><li>Finding their child&#39;s mother through a queer family forum</li><li>The very queer logistics of making a baby together</li><li>Navigating three-parent co-parenting when reality didn&#39;t match the plan</li><li>Biology, non-biological parenting, and the idea of the &#34;real&#34; parent</li><li>Why their family kept biological paternity private for the first year</li><li>The gendered expectations placed on mothers and fathers</li><li>Breastfeeding, formula, and the pressure placed on parents</li><li>How therapy helped their family move through conflict and repair</li><li>Why &#34;messy&#34; has become one of Vikram&#39;s favorite words for parenting</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Vikram Kolmannskog is the author of Reflections on Parenting from a Gestalt Therapist Father: Life with Leo, a personal exploration of his first years of parenthood. 🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="http://www.vikram.no" rel="nofollow">Vikram’s Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikramwrites/" rel="nofollow">Vikram’s Instagram</a><a href="https://www.routledge.com/Reflections-on-Parenting-from-a-Gestalt-Therapist-Father-Life-with-Leo/Kolmannskog/p/book/9781032872414" rel="nofollow">Vikram’s Book </a> 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Two Dads, One Mom, and a Whole New Way to Think About Family

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Reid Vanderburgh spent more than 20 years living in lesbian community before realizing he was trans. More than 30 years later, he&#39;s a retired therapist, author, stepfather, chosen grandfather, and proud trans elder.Reid joins Jaimie to talk about finding the language to understand yourself, becoming the therapist he once needed, and why younger generations give him hope. They also explore chosen family, the power of representation, and what Reid calls the most important relationship he ever found—the one with himself.It&#39;s a conversation about identity, belonging, empathy, and the gift of becoming who you are.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Representation gives us the language to understand ourselves.</li><li>There&#39;s no one &#34;right&#34; way—or timeline—to know who you are.</li><li>Believe people when they tell you who they are.</li><li>Sometimes the most important relationship is the one you build with yourself.</li><li>Our identities can be gifts, not burdens.</li><li>Chosen family can change—and save—lives.</li><li>Younger generations aren&#39;t creating new identities; they have more freedom to name what&#39;s always existed.</li><li>Progress isn&#39;t linear, but Reid&#39;s 50+ years in the community give him real hope for what&#39;s ahead.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Reid Vanderburgh is a retired therapist, author, trans elder, and longtime LGBTQ+ advocate who transitioned more than 30 years ago. After his own experience with therapists who didn&#39;t understand what he was going through, Reid became one of the early openly trans therapists dedicated to serving the trans community, working with hundreds of clients throughout his career. He&#39;s also an author, longtime member of the Portland Gay Men&#39;s Chorus, stepfather, and proud chosen grandfather.🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://reidvanderburgh.com/" rel="nofollow">https://reidvanderburgh.com/</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a>🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

From Lesbian Community to Trans Elder: Reid Vanderburgh’s Story

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Not every episode about queer families is about making a family.Sometimes it&#39;s about healing the person who became one.This week, Jaimie sits down with Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda, hosts of the Late in 88 podcast, to explore the &#34;baby gay&#34; still living inside all of us. Together they unpack growing up queer in the 80s and 90s, the importance of queer history, how today&#39;s political attacks echo the past, and why doing our own healing helps us raise more confident, resilient kids.Whether you&#39;re a parent or simply someone still unlearning shame, this conversation is a reminder that our stories—and our history—matter.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Healing ourselves is part of raising healthy kids.</li><li>Queer history helps us understand ourselves—and how far we&#39;ve come.</li><li>We all have an inner &#34;baby gay&#34; who deserves compassion.</li><li>Simply living authentically can change hearts and minds.</li><li>Community and representation matter for every generation.</li><li>The world we&#39;re creating for our kids starts with how we show up today.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda are lifelong friends and the hosts of Late in 88, a podcast that explores queer history through the lens of their own childhoods growing up in conservative Alberta during the late 1980s and 1990s. Blending personal storytelling with queer history, child psychology, and cultural context, they invite listeners to reconnect with—and heal—their own &#34;baby gay.&#34;🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">Website: https://latein88.com/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">Late in 88 Social Media</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/late.in.88/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@late.in.88</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Late.in.88</a>🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Parenting Ourselves While Raising Our Kids

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Melissa Pas Blake grew up with two dads—but not in the way many queer families exist today.After losing her mother to cancer at just six years old, Melissa was raised by her father and his lifelong partner, Ken, throughout the 1970s and 80s, long before LGBTQ+ families had visibility or legal protections.In this heartfelt conversation, Melissa shares what it was like growing up in a loving home while her dads remained largely closeted, why their relationship wasn&#39;t something anyone talked about, and how she eventually came to understand the extraordinary family she&#39;d always had.Together, Jaimie and Melissa explore what children actually need to thrive, how family is built through consistency and love—not gender—and why representation matters so deeply for the next generation.They also discuss second-parent adoption before it even had a name, coming out as the child of queer parents, and the lasting impact of growing up in a home filled with safety, joy, and unconditional love.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Love—not gender—is what makes a family.</li><li>Children don&#39;t need a &#34;perfect&#34; family; they need to feel safe, loved, and significant.</li><li>Melissa&#39;s childhood offers a rare look at queer family life decades before marriage equality.</li><li>Second-parent adoption existed long before it became common because queer families have always found ways to protect each other.</li><li>Growing up with queer parents gave Melissa a broader understanding of love, acceptance, and family.</li><li>Visibility matters because children of LGBTQ+ parents shouldn&#39;t have to carry shame or secrecy about the people they love.</li><li>Even in difficult historical moments, queer families have always existed—and have always been raising wonderful kids.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Melissa Pas Blake is a clinical hypnotherapist, heart-healing practitioner, and Parkinson&#39;s wellness specialist. Raised by her father and his lifelong partner after losing her mother to cancer at age six, Melissa brings the unique perspective of someone who grew up in a loving gay household during the 1970s and 80s. Today, she helps others heal emotional wounds while sharing her family&#39;s story to inspire and support LGBTQ+ families everywhere.🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasitivesolutions/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @pasitivesolutions/</a>LinkedIn: Melissa Pas Blake <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissablake2/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissablake2/</a>Website: <a href="http://pasitivesolutions.com/" rel="nofollow">pasitivesolutions.com</a><a href="https://pasitivesolutions.com/homecoming/" rel="nofollow">https://pasitivesolutions.com/homecoming/</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

She Grew Up With Two Gay Dads in the 70s—Here's What She Wants Parents to Know

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When a clip from one of our earlier Tea Time episodes sparked a heated debate online, we knew we had to dedicate an entire episode to it.This week, we&#39;re unpacking the history of &#34;lesbian bed death&#34;—where the term came from, why many researchers now reject it, and whether it&#39;s time for queer women to reclaim it altogether. We talk about intimacy, consent, long-term relationships, aging, emotional connection, and why comparing queer relationships to heteronormative standards misses the point entirely.Whether you&#39;re in a decades-long partnership or just moved in together, this is one of our most thoughtful (and funniest) Tea Time conversations yet.Why You&#39;ll Love This EpisodeThis isn&#39;t just a conversation about sex—it&#39;s a conversation about how queer relationships are often misunderstood. Jaimie and Dianni challenge decades of assumptions, share personal experiences from opposite ends of long-term relationships, and ultimately ask a bigger question: What if we&#39;ve been measuring intimacy all wrong?🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>The surprising (and problematic) origins of the term &#34;lesbian bed death.&#34;</li><li>Why measuring queer relationships through a heteronormative lens misses the point.</li><li>How consent, changing bodies, and life stages naturally affect intimacy.</li><li>Why emotional intimacy often looks different in queer relationships.</li><li>Jaimie&#39;s case for reclaiming &#34;lesbian bed death&#34; as something empowering instead of shameful.</li><li>A thoughtful discussion about comparing relationships—and why frequency isn&#39;t the same as satisfaction.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Dianni is Jaimie’s friend, fellow queer human, and co-host of Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni, a short-form bonus series featuring casual, unfiltered conversations about their very different queer little lives. Together, they spill the tea on what’s happening behind the scenes, compare notes across generations and life stages, and talk about the things that don’t always make it into a regular episode of The Queer Family Podcast.Funny, curious, and always ready to ask the follow-up question, Dianni helps turn Tea Time into the kind of conversation that feels like eavesdropping on two friends catching up.🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Dianni Hall 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Why We Need to Reclaim “Lesbian Bed Death”

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Anne has officially finished her final cancer treatment.In this special Tea Time episode, Jaimie sits down with her pal Dianni for an honest conversation about what comes next for her family after a year and a half of chemotherapy, surgeries, radiation, targeted treatment, and caregiving.Jaimie talks about how cancer changed their family, what it was like watching their children navigate the journey, rebuilding intimacy after illness, and the unexpected routines that helped her stay grounded through it all.It&#39;s a quieter, more vulnerable conversation than usual—one about hope, healing, and finding your way forward after surviving something life-changing🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Anne reaches the end of her cancer treatment journey.</li><li>What healing looks like after months of surviving.</li><li>How caregiving changes a marriage.</li><li>Supporting children through a parent&#39;s illness.</li><li>Finding routines that provide comfort during difficult seasons.</li><li>Holding onto tenderness after trauma.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Dianni is Jaimie’s friend, fellow queer human, and co-host of Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni, a short-form bonus series featuring casual, unfiltered conversations about their very different queer little lives. Together, they spill the tea on what’s happening behind the scenes, compare notes across generations and life stages, and talk about the things that don’t always make it into a regular episode of The Queer Family Podcast.Funny, curious, and always ready to ask the follow-up question, Dianni helps turn Tea Time into the kind of conversation that feels like eavesdropping on two friends catching up. 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato  🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tea Time: What Comes After Cancer?

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What really happens behind the scenes of The Queer Family Podcast? 👀In this special preview of Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni, Jaimie is spilling the tea on podcast guest pet peeves, the secret ways she can tell whether someone pitching themselves for the show has actually listened, and what happens when people come on with an agenda of their own.Yes, there are secret tests. Yes, Jaimie knows when you’ve only watched a few social clips. And yes… she has feelings. 😬This is just a preview. Listen to the full episode—and binge more short, fun, unfiltered Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni episodes—on the <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">exclusive subscriber feed </a>or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Secret Test I Give Every Podcast Guest

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Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni is a subscriber-only bonus series where Jaimie and her friend Dianni sit down for short, fun, unfiltered conversations about their very different queer little lives. It’s casual, behind-the-scenes, and a little messy—in the best way.This week, the tea is hot. ☕️Jaimie and Dianni are pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of The Queer Family Podcast—from the secret ways Jaimie can tell whether a potential guest has actually listened to the show to people who come on just to push their wares, and one particularly frustrating mansplaining interview.Jaimie opens up about what it takes to produce the show, why she feels so protective of her audience, and what happens when a guest confidently pushes back with information she knows isn’t right.Plus: the very specific question hiding in Jaimie’s guest questionnaire that tells her almost everything she needs to know. 👀Short, messy, unfiltered, and a little feisty. Just how Tea Time should be.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Jaimie has a few sneaky ways of figuring out whether potential guests have actually listened to The Queer Family Podcast.</li><li>A great pitch doesn’t always mean someone understands the show—or the assignment.</li><li>Behind every episode is a lot of time, care, research, and money, which makes it especially frustrating when guests show up unprepared.</li><li>Jaimie shares what happens when a guest confidently pushes back with information she knows isn’t right.</li><li>Protecting the audience sometimes means challenging misinformation, even when it creates an uncomfortable moment.</li><li>The heart of The Queer Family Podcast will always be everyday LGBTQIA+ families sharing stories that deserve to be heard.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Dianni is Jaimie’s friend, fellow queer human, and co-host of Tea Time with Jaimie &amp; Dianni, a short-form bonus series featuring casual, unfiltered conversations about their very different queer little lives. Together, they spill the tea on what’s happening behind the scenes, compare notes across generations and life stages, and talk about the things that don’t always make it into a regular episode of The Queer Family Podcast.Funny, curious, and always ready to ask the follow-up question, Dianni helps turn Tea Time into the kind of conversation that feels like eavesdropping on two friends catching up. 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a> 🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories! 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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Wilma and Marilyn—better known as The Rainbow Aunties—have loved each other for more than four decades. But for much of that time, they couldn&#39;t live openly as a couple.In this moving conversation, they share how they fell in love in college while Marilyn was in a relationship with a man, why they spent years hiding their relationship, and how military policies, religion, fear, and the threat of losing their children shaped every decision they made.Despite every obstacle, they quietly built a family together, raised two daughters, became grandparents, and eventually found the courage to tell the world the truth about their love.This episode is a powerful reminder that Pride exists because generations before us fought simply to love openly. Wilma and Marilyn&#39;s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, family, and a love that never let go.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Love can survive extraordinary circumstances when rooted in commitment.</li><li>LGBTQ elders paved the way for the freedoms many queer families experience today.</li><li>Family building doesn&#39;t always follow traditional paths.</li><li>Living authentically sometimes takes decades—and that&#39;s okay.</li><li>Protecting children often meant remaining closeted for older generations.</li><li>Representation matters at every age.</li><li>Pride is both a celebration and a remembrance of those who couldn&#39;t safely live out loud.</li><li> </li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s) Wilma and Marilyn, known online as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therainbowaunties_/" rel="nofollow">@therainbowaunties_</a>, are authors, content creators, grandparents, and longtime advocates for LGBTQ visibility. Together for more than forty years, they share stories about love, aging, family, and queer history with warmth, humor, and honesty. Through their social media and their memoir, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Love-Journey-Outside-Rainbow/dp/1736574906" rel="nofollow">From Pain to Love: Our Journey Outside the Rainbow,</a> they remind people of every generation that it&#39;s never too late to live authentically.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://www.cryobank.com/" rel="nofollow">California Cryobank</a> Use code QUEERFAM26 for a free level 3 subscription to their donor catalogue!🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a>🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

They Raised a Family While Hiding Their Love | The Rainbow Aunties

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When Calypso and her wife Nat decided to start their family, they never imagined the twists and turns ahead. From navigating the UK&#39;s fertility system and searching for a known donor to traveling internationally for IVF, their journey was filled with unexpected setbacks, difficult decisions, and more than a few emotional rollercoasters.In this episode, Calypso shares how one embryo became one pregnancy, the health challenges that changed their plans, and the lessons they learned about resilience, trust, and queer family building along the way.It&#39;s a hopeful, honest conversation about what it takes to create a family—and why sometimes the path that unfolds isn&#39;t the one you originally planned.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Family building rarely goes according to plan—but that doesn&#39;t mean it won&#39;t work out.</li><li>Queer people often rely on community, shared stories, and online creators as our version of &#34;the birds and the bees.&#34;</li><li>Fertility journeys can uncover important health information that impacts far more than family building.</li><li>Choosing a donor is deeply personal, and there is no one right way to do it.</li><li>Known donors, anonymous donors, and everything in between can be beautiful paths to parenthood.</li><li>IVF involves far more waiting, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs than most people realize.</li><li>Sometimes the hardest part of family building is adapting when the original plan changes.</li><li>Being in a queer relationship can create opportunities for flexibility and choice that don&#39;t always exist in heterosexual fertility journeys.</li><li>One embryo really can be enough.</li><li>Sharing our stories helps the next family feel a little less alone.</li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Calypso Barnum-Bobb is a queer creator, storyteller, and founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mothercalypso/" rel="nofollow">Mother Calypso</a>, a platform documenting her and her wife Nat&#39;s journey to parenthood. Through honest and heartfelt content, she shares the realities of queer family building, fertility treatment, donor conception, and the emotional highs and lows that come with creating a family.Based in London, Calypso is also the co-founder of <a href="https://www.wearepeoplelikeus.com/" rel="nofollow">People Like Us Retreats</a>, which creates transformative retreat experiences for queer women, trans, and non-binary people around the world. Her work centers on visibility, community, and helping LGBTQIA+ people feel less alone in their journeys. 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://www.cryobank.com/" rel="nofollow">California Cryobank</a> Use code QUEERFAM26 for a free level 3 subscription to their donor catalogue! 🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mothercalypso/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/mothercalypso/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wearepeoplelikeus.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wearepeoplelikeus.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeusretreats/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeusretreats/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mothercalypso" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@mothercalypso</a></li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website 🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Known Donors, IVF & One Very Special Embryo

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Jake and Sean never expected a conversation on Grindr to lead to marriage, parenthood, and three kids at once.Raised in conservative Mormon families, both men spent years trying to reconcile their faith with their sexuality. In this episode, they share how they met while still closeted, fell in love while trying to &#34;find wives,&#34; navigated coming out, left the LDS church, and eventually built their family through surrogacy.They also open up about pregnancy loss, the emotional realities of family building, and the unforgettable moment they learned they weren&#39;t having one baby—or even two—but triplets.It&#39;s a beautiful conversation about faith, love, resilience, and creating the family you once thought was impossible.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Growing up Mormon and realizing they were gay</li><li>Meeting on Grindr while trying to &#34;find wives&#34;</li><li>The pressure of faith, repentance, and belonging</li><li>Coming out to their families</li><li>Leaving the LDS church together</li><li>Building careers with family as the goal</li><li>Choosing an egg donor and creating embryos</li><li>Pregnancy loss and the emotional toll of surrogacy</li><li>The shocking ultrasound that revealed triplets</li><li>Raising triplets as gay dads</li><li>How they talk to their children about surrogacy and donor conception</li><li>Breaking cycles of shame and creating a different future for their kids</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)<a href="https://www.instagram.com/daddiestothree/" rel="nofollow">Jake and Sean</a> are Utah-based dads to triplets, former Mormons, real estate professionals, and LGBTQ+ family advocates. Through their social media platform, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daddiestothree/" rel="nofollow">@daddiestothree</a>, they share the joys, challenges, and everyday realities of raising triplets while helping normalize queer families for millions of viewers. Their story of faith, love, surrogacy, and parenthood has inspired families around the world.. 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://www.cryobank.com/" rel="nofollow">California Cryobank</a> Use code QUEERFAM26 for a free level 3 subscription to their donor catalogue! 🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a>🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

From Closeted Mormons to Gay Dads of Three

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The babies aren&#39;t babies anymore.In this candid conversation, Jaimie sits down with returning guest and friend José Rolón (NYC Gay Dad) to talk about parenting preteens and teenagers as LGBTQ+ parents. From puberty and emotional regulation to first crushes, social media, and navigating the outside world&#39;s assumptions about queer families, this episode explores what changes—and what stays the same—as our kids get older.Jaimie and José share honest stories about raising confident kids, keeping communication open during the middle school years, helping children navigate questions about their families, and finding humor in the chaos of parenting adolescents. They also discuss what it&#39;s like when your family exists in the public eye and how to empower kids to feel proud of who they are and where they come from.Because it turns out building the family was only the beginning.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>Why puberty can feel like a return to your child&#39;s toddler years.</li><li>How queer parents can keep communication open as kids become more independent.</li><li>Helping children navigate questions and assumptions about LGBTQ+ families.</li><li>What happens when your family&#39;s story exists publicly online.</li><li>Why humor can be one of the most powerful parenting tools.</li><li>Raising confident kids who are proud of their families.</li><li>The challenge of balancing protection and independence during the tween and teen years.</li><li>José&#39;s surprisingly satisfying take on raising a straight son as a gay dad.</li><li>Why connection often happens during activities—not formal sit-down conversations.</li></ul> 🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)José Rolón is the creator of NYC Gay Dad, an author, advocate, and one of the most recognizable voices in LGBTQ+ parenting. As a father of three teenagers, José has spent years sharing the realities of queer family life, fatherhood, and raising confident, compassionate children. He is also Jaimie&#39;s co-host on Love, Take Two, the podcast celebrating life&#39;s second acts and proving that sometimes the sequel really is better than the original. 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://www.cryobank.com/" rel="nofollow">California Cryobank</a> Use code QUEERFAM26 for a free level 3 subscription to their donor catalogue! 🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned<ul><li><a href="https://pod.link/1872088833?sort=popularity&view=apps" rel="nofollow">Love, Take Two</a></li><li> </li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email <a href="mailto:thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com</a> 🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d2c61ac1-cfc5-477f-a545-f1ad21f88eec/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content</a>🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v7M6BUBw2I" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/queerfampod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>🏳️‍🌈 Order the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t" rel="nofollow">If These Ovaries Could Talk book </a>🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch <a href="https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript &amp; episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Queer Parents, Preteens & Puberty with José Rolón

The show all about family; but with gay! A hilarious and heartfelt dive into LGBTQ family life, parenting, and the challenges queer families face.

Hosted by queer mom Jaimie Kelton, The Queer Family Podcast brings you weekly interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests exploring how they made their families and how they navigate a world that wasn’t necessarily built for them.

The mission? To normalize, elevate, and celebrate queer family life—while proving we’re just like other parents... trying (and often failing) not to lose it when our kid still isn’t wearing shoes and we’re 25 minutes late.

Through laughter, honesty, and representation, this show tackles inclusive parenting, family-building journeys, and the age-old question: What’s it really like to raise a family as an LGBTQ person in a world built for the straights?