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Family Dynamics
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Non-Traditional Families
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Racial Identity
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Refamily Dinner
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Refamulating is a podcast that celebrates different ways to make a family. A generation ago, most Americans were guided by the idea of the nuclear family: a mom, a dad, two kids, and a derpy dog. Many still have a family like this, and that’s great! But the numbers show it doesn't represent the majority of American households. In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all for what a family should look li... more

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Years ago, Lauren Makler was diagnosed and treated for a rare abdominal disease. Doctors told her her ovaries might not survive the surgeries she needed, so when she conceived her first child without any assistance, she was shocked. She took that fee... more

Julia and Claire are both getting married this year (cute!) and the wedding planning process has opened up new refamulating questions for them: who do we include in the celebration? What traditions are important and what do we want to ditch? And what... more

For a lot of Americans, it’s getting harder and harder to find community. Fewer people are religious, we move around more and with more things online, we spend less time running errands and interacting with people in real life. In this Refam Chat, Ju... more

Our culture spends a lot of time talking about the importance of romantic love: finding it, keeping it, and normalizing it as THE most important person in your life. But that completely discounts the deep, meaningful friendships so many of us have. I... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Makler
CEO and co-founder of Cofertility, focusing on making egg freezing and IVF more accessible.
Cofertility
Episode: REFAM CHAT: A New Way To Freeze And Donate Your Eggs with Lauren Makler
Katherine Goldstein
Journalist and community-building advocate, writing a book on finding in-person communities.
The Double Shift
Episode: REFAM CHAT: How To Find Your People (And Community) with Katherine Goldstein
Blair Hodges
Journalist hosting the podcast Relationscapes, focusing on the evolving nature of relationships.
Relationscapes
Episode: REFAM CHAT: How To Find Your People (And Community) with Katherine Goldstein
Rhaina Cohen
Author and speaker, known for her work on friendship
Author of The Other Significant Others
Episode: REFAM CHAT: It’s Okay To Put Friendship At The Center Of Your Life (with Rhaina Cohen)
Barbara Jenkins
Jedidiah Jenkins’ mother, also a writer.
Episode: 19 I Finding Peace with Parents Who Don't Fully Accept You with Jedidiah Jenkins
Glynnis MacNicol
Author and advocate for single, child-free living.
Episode: 18 I There’s Nothing Wrong With You! You’re Just Single
Erica Stearns
Caregiver and advocate for families with disabilities.
Caffeinated Caregivers
Episode: 17 I Caregiving & Family Pt 2: The Realities of Caring For Children with Disabilities
Kathleen Downes
A 31-year-old lifelong care recipient with cerebral palsy
Episode: 16 I Caregiving & Family Pt 1: What It's Really Like To Receive Long-Term Care When You Have a Disability
Kristen Ghodsee
Author and Professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies specializing in utopian experiments and family models
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: 11 I Reframing The American Dream (Pt 1)

Host

Julia Winston
Host and storyteller known for her empathetic approach to discussing contemporary family dynamics and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • An important show

    This is such an important listen - so many of us don’t/won’t have a traditional nuclear family, and Refamulating makes it less lonely! Thoughtfully curated and told, these stories are building a new definition of family and how we make it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refamfan
    United States6 months ago
  • Exceptional Listen

    Can’t wait for the next season! This podcast was engaging and informative. I felt seen and I looked forward to the topics on each episode. It’s well done and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exceptional Podcast!
    United States7 months ago
  • A peek into new ways to love

    I absolutely love this show and feel anyone and everyone would benefit from listening. It’s an instant empathy boost filled with good advice, thoughtful conversations and deep wisdom. Whatever your relationship with your family is, this will give you new ways to consider it and expand. 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refam Fan
    United States7 months ago
  • Yes!!!!

    Always insightful, I want to call out season 2, episode 15 as amazing. Truly one of the most thoughtful examinations of foster care, biological parents, and the children involved. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sproules5
    United States9 months ago
  • Big love for Refamulating!

    Such an important and deeply compelling podcast! Each story is told with such empathy and nuance, and each episode is masterfully produced. I’ve shared this podcast with just about everyone I know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mchalicehoward
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Comments often emphasize the podcast's ability to foster empathy and understanding of non-traditional family structures.
Audiences appreciate the conversations around societal expectations and the normalization of various family configurations.
Feedback highlights the importance of representation and emotional depth in discussions about family, making it relatable to those with diverse experiences.
The storytelling and production quality receive high marks, with many feeling connected to the personal stories shared.
Listeners praise the podcast for its sensitivity and inclusivity, often describing it as a much-needed exploration of modern family dynamics.

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REFAM CHAT: A New Way To Freeze And Donate Your Eggs with Lauren Makler
Q: Is it really only $3,000 to do IVF in Mexico?
While IVF in some places outside the US may be less expensive, caution is advised due to potential risks associated with language barriers and varying standards of care.
REFAM CHAT: A New Way To Freeze And Donate Your Eggs with Lauren Makler
Q: What actually makes egg freezing and IVF so expensive?
The high cost arises from medication prices, limited availability of trained reproductive endocrinologists, facility and staffing costs, and sometimes expensive specialized fertility insurance.
REFAM CHAT: A New Way To Freeze And Donate Your Eggs with Lauren Makler
Q: How can patients vet their doctors and know they're getting the best care for them?
Patients can read reviews about specific physicians on resources like Fertility IQ and check SART outcomes for success rates. It's important to trust one's gut when choosing a doctor and to switch if something feels off.
REFAM CHAT: How To Find Your People (And Community) with Katherine Goldstein
Q: How can we think differently about investing in community?
Investing in community requires prioritizing time, which is often scarce in our busy lives.
REFAM CHAT: How To Find Your People (And Community) with Katherine Goldstein
Q: What does community mean to you?
Community is a group of people brought together by a shared interest, value, or identity.

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The podcast presents a vibrant exploration of diverse family structures and experiences, inviting listeners to rethink traditional definitions of what constitutes a family. Through emotionally charged storytelling, it tackles themes such as queer parenting, egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, blended families, and even communal living. With each episode, listeners are treated to personal narratives that emphasize the rich tapestry of modern family life, showcasing that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to family dynamics in today's society. This unique perspective not only highlights the challenges and joys faced by various family configurations but also aims to foster understanding and empathy across different experiences.

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4. A Slight Change of Plans
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Refamulating launched 2 years ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Refamulating include:

1. Lauren Makler
2. Katherine Goldstein
3. Blair Hodges
4. Rhaina Cohen
5. Barbara Jenkins
6. Glynnis MacNicol
7. Erica Stearns
8. Kathleen Downes

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