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Create A Happy Family

Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Surrogacy
Egg Donation
Infertility
IVF
Family Building
Community Support
Emotional Support
Parenting
Donor Eggs
Infant Loss
Parenthood
Fertility
Mental Health
National Infertility Awareness Week
Breast Cancer
Grief
Family Support
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Faith
Pregnancy Experience

Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby?

Create A Happy Family is a weekly podcast for anyone exploring surrogacy or egg donation — hopeful parents, surrogates, and egg donors alike.

This show brings you real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations from people who’ve lived it.

Hosted by Whitney Hall — a two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator with Egg Donor ... more

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Latest Episodes

Nick and Bailey met because of surrogacy. They never expected to become family.

In this special Father's Day conversation, intended father Nick and surrogate spouse Bailey share how trust, vulnerability, and open communication transformed a surrogac... more

Richard and Julio of IVF Daddies share what intended parents need to know about IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, international family building, and why community can make all the difference on your family-building journey.

Through their podcast and fam... more

AI, embryo technology, and personalized fertility treatment are changing the future of fertility care, but what does that actually mean for patients?

In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Meir Olcha breaks down how fertility care is evol... more

Choosing an egg donor can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re navigating cost, timelines, and decisions that feel deeply personal.

In this episode, Egg Donor Matching Coordinator Katie G. breaks down what intended parents are really facing at... more

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Recent Guests

Meir Olcha
Reproductive endocrinologist
Episode: The Future of Fertility Care Is More Personal Than Ever
Katie G
Egg donor matching coordinator
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Episode: Choosing an Egg Donor? Start Here
Dr. Julie Bindeman
Reproductive psychologist
Greater Washington Therapy
Episode: The Hard Conversations in Surrogacy
Katy Encalade
President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Episode: What You're Not Told About Surrogacy and Egg Donation
Alise Powell
Director of Government Affairs at Resolve
Resolve (The National Infertility & Family Building Association)
Episode: Why Infertility Is Now a National Conversation
Elizabeth Carr
First IVF baby born in the United States
Advocate and educator on fertility access
Episode: The Truth About Fertility Access—From America's First IVF Baby
Dr. Rebekah Diamond
Pediatrician and mom, expert guest on parenting advice and evidence-based guidance
Pediatric practice/medical community
Episode: Overwhelmed by Parenting Advice? Here's the Truth
Lucille Little
An embryologist with a background in human IVF since 2016, working as a traveling embryologist supporting clinics across the country.
Episode: Inside the Lab: How Embryologists Help Create Families
Rachel Goldberg
Licensed therapist and perinatal mental health expert specializing in infertility and third-party reproduction.
Episode: Relationship Mistakes in Surrogacy (And How to Avoid Them)

Host

Whitney Hall
Host of Create A Happy Family; two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Top Notch Company

    I have had the privilege of working with Katy and her awesome team…compassion, knowledge and spirit are three words that come to mind. Whitney was a pleasure to work with on the podcast! Her curiosity is contagious 💕💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Korbet Annis
    United States5 months ago
  • Wealth of knowledge!!

    As someone who is at the beginning of the surrogacy process this podcast has already helped me so much!! There is so much information and different points of view that are so helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karonwithano
    United States5 months ago
  • Very informative podcast

    Super helpful information when learning about surrogacy and egg donation. Very transparent information and also enjoyable to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _𝕦𝕔@𝕟𝕥𝕟𝕠𝕞𝕪𝕟@𝕞𝕖
    United States5 months ago
  • Love it.

    I have learned so much about the egg donation process through this podcast. Thanks for adding so much value to your listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KGiesse
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Anyone Navigating Surrogacy or Egg Donation

    This podcast is everything you didn’t know you needed. Create A Happy Family feels like a safe space to learn, reflect, and connect with others who understand the emotional ups and downs of building a family in nontraditional ways. It makes even the most complex parts of surrogacy and egg donation feel clear and approachable.

    I love how real the stories are, nothing feels staged or overly polished. You can tell every guest truly wants to help others feel informed and supported. Whether you’re ju... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottie Stobaugh
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate transparent, empathetic conversations that cover both practical and emotional aspects of surrogacy and egg donation.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and credible, with a focus on ethical practices and real-world experiences.
The show is seen as informative and supportive for people navigating complex family-building journeys.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future of Fertility Care Is More Personal Than Ever
Q: How should patients approach these technologies to avoid false hope?
Patients should seek transparency, ask for evidence from validation studies, understand that AI is a support tool rather than a replacement for clinician judgment, and maintain open communication with their care team through regular touchpoints.
The Future of Fertility Care Is More Personal Than Ever
Q: What are the most exciting developments currently changing fertility care?
The guest highlights precision medicine and AI-assisted tools that personalize protocols, time-lapse incubation that yields rich developmental data, and new equipment that improves embryo handling and monitoring, all aimed at better outcomes while preserving a patient-centered approach.
Choosing an Egg Donor? Start Here
Q: How do you address the emotional overwhelm that families feel?
By separating the facts from the feelings, offering clear education, and guiding families step by step with supportive coordinators who have clinical experience, reducing fear and increasing confidence.
Choosing an Egg Donor? Start Here
Q: Why does the agency advocate for a fresh donor cycle over a frozen one?
Fresh donors provide more embryos and higher opportunities for multiple transfers because all retrieved eggs are available for creating embryos, whereas frozen cycles involve thawing and potential losses, making fresh the more robust option for long-term family-building.
Choosing an Egg Donor? Start Here
Q: What is the first step for someone starting to explore egg donation?
Register on the database, which is free, and then have a one-on-one conversation with a coordinator to educate, clarify next steps, and help you feel prepared on your own timeline.

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This show centers on building a family through surrogacy and egg donation, featuring real stories from intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and fertility professionals. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on agency selection, donor and surrogate matching, timelines, costs, insurance, and navigating the emotional journey with transparency and empathy. Noteworthy is the emphasis on ethical practices, third‑party safeguards, and communities of support that help families feel informed and empowered from initial consideration through delivery and beyond.

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Recent guests on Create A Happy Family include:

1. Meir Olcha
2. Katie G
3. Dr. Julie Bindeman
4. Katy Encalade
5. Alise Powell
6. Elizabeth Carr
7. Dr. Rebekah Diamond
8. Lucille Little

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