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Sam Leeson
Surrogacy
Adoption
Egg Donation
Queer Family Planning
Neuroendocrine Cancer
LGBTQ Family Building
Missouri
2SLGBTQIA Plus Family Planning
2SLGBTQIA Plus
Emotional Safety In Parenting
2SLGBTQIA+ Parenting
Fertility / Egg Freezing
Parisa Pajooh
Waco, United States
Austin, United States
Gay Parenting
St. Louis, United States
LGBTQ Parenting
United States Adoption System
Dada Takes A Trip

"becoming babyREADY" is a Queer-centred podcast exploring the journeys of 2SLGBTQIA+ family creation. Through conversations with Queer parents and professionals, we dive into what it takes to build intentional families — from legal and financial prep to emotional support and hands-on care. Rooted in Canada and reaching around the world, these stories offer insight, inspiration, and community for a... more

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Latest Episodes

By their second date, Ian and Danny were already talking about something big: they both dreamed of becoming fathers.

For Ian, that dream of fatherhood would eventually include adoption. Together, he and Danny welcomed their son, Carson, into their f... more

When Kate begins sharing her family-building story, you might think you know where it's headed. But like so many Queer family journeys, this one doesn't follow a straight line.

What unfolds is a beautifully unexpected story of love, change, co-paren... more

What a way to celebrate 150 episodes of becoming babyREADY — with none other than Tom Tracy joining me for this milestone conversation!

Today we're diving into Tom's newest creation: a workbook designed specifically for Queer parents and their child... more

That first cry you hear from your newborn in the operating theatre — after your surrogate delivers via caesarean on your behalf — is a moment that marks your soul forever. For Nick and Steven, that moment came three years ago, when their baby girl to... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Tracy
Children's book author, father, husband; creator of My Family, My Voice
Tom Tracy Books / whateverworkbooks.com
Episode: Empowering Queer Families with Tom Tracy
Megan Neff
Founder of Gay Moms Club, CHIRO professional and community builder
Gay Moms Club
Episode: Building Community, One Connection at a Time: Megan's Journey from Pandemic Parenting to Gay Moms Club
August Black
Proud dad, trans man, and NICU parent
Self/Becoming BabyREADY guest
Episode: Against All Odds: One NICU Dad's Journey Through Premature Birth, Pride, and Parenthood
Ashley Christman
Cancer thriver, retired United States Marine Officer, mother of Archer
United States Marine Corps (retired)
Episode: Semper Forward: Ashley Christman's Battle Through Cancer, Service, and Motherhood
Sheldon Larry
Director and filmmaker, father of twins
Independent filmmaker, formerly Center for Surrogate Parenting participant
Episode: Love Is the Director: Sheldon Larry's Journey to Fatherhood
Parisa Pajooh
Founder of Diverse Wealth, queer-focused financial planner
Diverse Wealth
Episode: Money, Identity & Building Wealth on Your Own Terms — With Parisa Pajooh of Diverse Wealth
Jamie McGonnigal
Gay dad, voice actor (Pokemon), PTA president, and political candidate
Self/Family Advocacy; running for school board
Episode: From 'Maybe Baby' to Malcolm: One Dad's Journey Through Love, Advocacy & Running for Office
Danny Neville
Teacher, author, father, husband
Canadian educator and writer
Episode: From Classrooms Across the World to Building a Family: Danny Neville on Love, Surrogacy, and Writing Books That Matter
Jason Brunner-Burns
Adoptive father, part of the couple on the show
Private adoptive family, Michigan
Episode: From Decision to Dadhood: Nate & Jason's Adoption Journey

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Sam Leeson
Host and primary facilitator focused on queer family planning, inclusion, and practical guidance for building intentional families.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • The must listen to show for parents

    Sam is a source of incredible information who shares her lessons learned and the lessons of others who appear on her show. This show is something I make sure to listen to each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hopedude2006
    United States4 months ago
  • A Fans of the Show

    Such a thoughtful and needed podcast! It’s informative without being overwhelming, and I really appreciate the real stories from queer parents and professionals. A must-listen for anyone building their intentional family. -Fathernetics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreativeMatrixx
    United Statesa year ago

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The host creates a supportive space that blends storytelling with expert insights.
Guests bring diverse experiences, making it valuable for listeners at different stages of family-building.
Communicates a welcoming, inclusive approach to LGBTQIA+ parenting and policy perspectives.
Clear, compassionate conversations that mix personal stories with practical guidance.

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Empowering Queer Families with Tom Tracy
Q: Why is the focus on 'incidentally gay' families rather than making LGBTQ+ families the central plot of the stories?
Tom explains that the stories reflect everyday families and place the focus on universal family experiences, using incidental representations to normalize diversity without making it the sole narrative, thereby broadening relatability and impact.
Empowering Queer Families with Tom Tracy
Q: Can we start, just tell me what you've created and what was the impetus behind it?
Tom created a hands-on workbook, My Family, My Voice, designed to help children with LGBTQ+ parents affirm their family and navigate social conversations, stemming from a gap in resources and his own family experiences that highlighted the need for proactive guidance.
From Vows to Viability: Emily & Sarah's Journey to Parenthood (Part One)
Q: Why did you choose reciprocal IVF and how did you select a donor?
We opted for reciprocal IVF to have both of us involved in the process and chose a donor from a bank, involving friends in a party-like donor selection to make the process feel collaborative and less daunting.
From Vows to Viability: Emily & Sarah's Journey to Parenthood (Part One)
Q: How did you two meet and decide to pursue a life together?
We connected at a dating event and quickly built a life together, influenced by big families and shared values, which eventually led us to consider starting a family together.
Ethical Egg Donation and the Right to Know: Why Identity-Affirming Family Creation Matters
Q: How has Everie shifted the landscape of egg donation in terms of openness and donor-recipient relationships?
Everie has moved toward open ID or ID-release arrangements, created structured processes to protect donors and empower recipient parents, and built tracking and communications systems to keep families, donors, and children connected while acknowledging the complex legalities and potential future contact.

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This show centers on queer family creation, featuring conversations with LGBTQIA+ parents, donors, surrogacy and adoption experts, and financial and legal professionals. Episodes frequently explore fertility paths (IVF, egg/sperm donation, donor choices), cross-border and multi-jurisdiction journeys, foster-to-adopt, and navigating healthcare, legal documents, and vulnerable moments in raising 2SLGBTQIA+ families. A standout thread is the emphasis on practical planning, community-building, and chosen families, with candid storytelling about the realities, costs, and emotional highs and lows of building families with pride. The format blends personal journeys with expert insights, making it helpful for prospective parents, advisors, and spon... more

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1. Tom Tracy
2. Megan Neff
3. August Black
4. Ashley Christman
5. Sheldon Larry
6. Parisa Pajooh
7. Jamie McGonnigal
8. Danny Neville

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