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The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

Jaimie Kelton – Queer Parenting & LGBTQ Families'.
LGBTQIA+ Families
Parenting
Family Dynamics
Gender Identity
Adoption
Transitioning
LGBTQIA+
Infertility
Surrogacy
Mental Health
California Cryobank
Foster Care System
Covid-19
Acceptance and Identity
Gender Transition
Reciprocal IVF
Parenthood
Donor Conception
IVF
Transgender Rights

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Jaimie sits down with Daniel Berezowsky to talk about his and his husband’s journey to parenthood through surrogacy — and how their work in human rights shaped every step.

They share the emotional and financial realities of IVF, choosing an egg dono... more

What happens when the life you built no longer fits who you are — or the world no longer feels safe for your family? In this episode, Jaimie sits down with TJ Shimeld to talk about coming out after marriage, building an unconventional but beautiful c... more

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What does it really take to build a family through surrogacy as a same sex couple? In this episode, Jaimie sits down with attorney and dad Alexander Paykin to talk about his family’s surrogacy journey, the many unexpected twists along the way, and th... more

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Robert and Shannon are “two regular degular schmegular queers” who went from friends… to dating… to buying sperm in just a few months (yes, it’s as lesbian as it sounds). In this episode, they share what it looked like to build a family as a cisgende... more

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Recent Guests

TJ Shimeld
Author, speaker, and life coach who moved with his husband and daughter Opal to Spain
Self/Independent
Episode: Leaving the American Dream: Raising a Trans Daughter and Starting Over in Spain
Alexander Paykin
Attorney; Paykin Law
Paykin Law
Episode: Surrogacy, Parentage Orders, and the Legal Side of Queer Family Building
Hilde Festerling
Children's writer, storyteller, and podcaster
The Goat American Novel
Episode: Come Out. Make Art. Repeat. | Coming Out Later in Life + Raising a Trans Teen
Lex Beach
A queer mom with seven children who shares her family-building story
Episode: Seven Kids, One Lesbian, and a Graduation Gift of Sperm
Marie Newman
Former Congresswoman and LGBTQ advocate
Episode: ARCHIVE: Marie Newman on LGBTQ+ Rights, Trans Advocacy & Fighting Anti-Trans Laws
Ranae von Meding
Writer, blogger, and activist for LGBTQ parents and families
Equality for Children
Episode: ARCHIVAL: Children’s Equality in Ireland with Ranae von Meding
Jose Rolon
NYC Gay Dad
Episode: ARCHIVAL: What Does Pride Mean to You?
Stephen Hanna
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Host

Jaimie Kelton
Jaimie Kelton is a queer mom and host known for her engaging and relatable discussions surrounding LGBTQ family life and parenting. She often shares her own experiences, connects with guests on a personal level, and emphasizes the importance of humor and openness in discussing the challenges faced by queer families.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 544 ratings
  • Two kids later

    This podcast was so uplifting when going through the fertility journey with my partner. Two kids later and I keep coming back for more. Other non-parent lesbian podcasts are great but I appreciate the relatability of this so much more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    App that doesn't do anything
    United Statesa month ago
  • LGBTQIA ⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

    I love It! I am. Non-binary and nobody gets it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X men for real!
    United States9 months ago
  • A great host

    This was by far the most relaxed and enjoyable interview I have yet to do for a podcast. More importantly, I immediately felt a kinship with Jaimie and her audience about creating the safest and most empowering world possible for all of our kids. Thank you for your service to the LGBTQ+ community specifically and to families of any kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelHLowe
    United Statesa year ago
  • LGBTQIA ⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

    :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X men for real!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love Love Love

    Thank you so much for all your content .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miss Van DerByl
    South Africaa year ago

Listeners Say

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People frequently express gratitude for the content, suggesting it is a vital resource for navigating family-building processes in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and engaging discussions about queer parenting, often highlighting the relatability of the hosts. The show is noted for its humor and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by LGBTQ families.
The podcast is recognized for its ability to normalize queer family dynamics, offering both levity and depth in addressing serious topics related to parenting and identity.
Many reviews commend the guests for sharing valuable insights and experiences that resonate with the audience, creating a sense of community among listeners.

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Leaving the American Dream: Raising a Trans Daughter and Starting Over in Spain
Q: Could you share your elevator pitch and what led you to move to Spain?
I described the American dream I had lived and then explained how we chose to move to Spain with my husband and transgender daughter Opal after recognizing how the climate in the US had become unsafe and unfulfilling for us, and how Opal's well-being and potential for a more accepting environment pushed us to explore life abroad.
"We Bought Sperm 4 Months In”: A Trans Dad + Cis Mom’s Donor Conception Story
Q: Okay. So you bought sperm real fast. And how did we choose the donor?
Robert initially collected candidates, but Shannon asked for a manageable number; they ultimately selected a donor using Fairfax Cryobank with a face-match feature, aiming for a donor who would be a good emotional match and who could potentially respect their daughter's future questions about origins.
Lesbian IVF Journey: From Infertility to Double Donor Twins
Q: What was the conversation about who was going to carry the child?
Sarah confidently articulated her desire to carry, leading to a straightforward decision since her wife had no desire to carry.
ARCHIVE: Marie Newman on LGBTQ+ Rights, Trans Advocacy & Fighting Anti-Trans Laws
Q: Can we take it back? I want to know how did you get involved in politics?
Marie Newman shares that she started in marketing and advocacy, focusing on women's rights and anti-bullying, eventually leading to her political career.
ARCHIVAL: Shipping Fresh Sperm Can Work!
Q: Why are you in the Arctic?
They initially moved for work opportunities, and it's where they ended up while trying to conceive.

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This podcast offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of LGBTQ family life, providing a platform for queer parents and those interested in family-building journeys within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through weekly interviews with diverse guests, it brings to light the joys, challenges, and unique experiences of raising families in a world that often overlooks queer narratives. The discussions encompass a wide range of topics, including parenting challenges, surrogacy, adoption, and the importance of representation in family dynamics, making it an essential resource for queer individuals and allies alike. Noteworthy is its mission to normalize and celebrate queer family experiences while fostering community connectedness through laughter and ... more

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2. Alexander Paykin
3. Hilde Festerling
4. Lex Beach
5. Marie Newman
6. Ranae von Meding
7. Jose Rolon
8. Stephen Hanna

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