Let’s be real — most fertility conversations still center straight couples.
Dr. Said Daneshmand is here to change that. In this unfiltered, deeply human episode of IVF Daddies, he opens up about what it actually takes for LGBTQIA+ families to build their dreams through IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, and reciprocal IVF.

From gay male couples navigating surrogacy to lesbian couples sharing pregnancy through reciprocal IVF — this episode exposes the truth, the costs, the options, and the emotional rollercoaster behind modern family creation.

💬 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
• The real steps of IVF + surrogacy for LGBTQIA+ couples
• Why access, cost, and transparency still fail queer families
• How egg and sperm donation work — without the clinic jargon
• What “reciprocal IVF” means (and why it’s a love story)
• Why community support isn’t optional — it’s survival
• How Dr. Daneshmand is rebuilding fertility care with empathy

This isn’t a sterile medical chat — it’s a movement.
Because love makes families, but access makes them possible.

🎧 LISTEN NOW — because equality doesn’t stop at marriage; it starts at conception.

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What happens when chosen family meets real-world adoption?In this powerful episode, Richard from IVF Daddies sits down with Mocca Bonè, the electrifying bearded queen from Drag Race Belgique, to talk about love, identity, and what it really means to build a family when society still hasn’t caught up.From navigating international adoption to confronting stereotypes, this is a story about courage, visibility, and the power of showing up as your full self — no filters, no shame, just heart.Follow:http://instagram.com/ivfdaddies/https://www.instagram.com/mocca_bone/https://www.instagram.com/dragracebelgique/What you’ll hear:• The emotional reality of LGBTQ+ adoption journeys• How visibility in drag culture shifts public perception• Parenting, partnership, and representation in today’s media• Why love—not labels—defines a familyIf you’ve ever wondered what family looks like beyond the headlines, this one’s for you.Watch more stories of love, identity, and modern family at ivfdaddies.comShare your story: ivfdaddies.com/confess🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 – When Chosen Family Becomes Real02:29 – The Adoption Journey No One Talks About04:50 – Facing Judgment with Pride07:32 – Raising Kids in a World That’s Still Learning10:07 – Media, Drag, and Family Representation12:57 – Balancing Spotlight and Parenthood15:26 – Hope, Courage, and What Comes Nexthttps://ivfdaddies-newsletter.beehiiv.com/

Forget polished fertility ads and sugar-coated promises. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Mikowski sits down with IVF Daddies and lays out the raw facts about egg freezing: the decline of egg quality, what your “optimal age” really looks like, the emotional and physical dose of hormonal treatment, and the stats that nobody wants you to know.

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We’re calling out the industry, answering your “what if’s” and “should I’s,” and giving you the freedom to plan YOUR body, not someone else’s timeline.

You’ll walk away knowing:
• When egg freezing actually gives you a statistical advantage
• Why “egg quality” matters more than “egg count”
• What the injections + retrieval really feel like
• How lifestyle, age and partner-status factor in (spoiler: you don’t need a partner)
• How egg freezing doesn’t ruin your future fertility—but you still need to act with eyes wide open

👉 WATCH & LISTEN NOW — because your biological clock shouldn’t be driven by fear, but by data + choice.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Egg Freezing

02:50 The Optimal Age for Egg Freezing

05:38 The Egg Freezing Process

08:49 Managing Expectations and Side Effects

11:27 Long-term Considerations and Recommendations

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Surviving cancer should mean a new beginning — not the end of your dream to become a parent.In this powerful IVF Daddies episode, Dr. Paul Brezina reveals how fertility preservation is giving cancer survivors a second chance at family, hope, and life beyond treatment.You’ll learn:• The critical window for preserving fertility before cancer treatment begins• How new programs are protecting survivors’ future families• Why awareness and early planning save more than just health — they save hope• The breakthroughs changing how oncology and fertility care work togetherThis isn’t about politics. It’s about people — the survivors, doctors, and families who refuse to let cancer define the rest of their story.Watch, share, and subscribe for more stories of resilience, science, and the future of fertility care.Chapters:00:00 Cancer Survivors and Fertility03:10 The Fertility Crisis No One Talks About08:45 How Funding Cuts Hurt Real Patients12:30 IVF, Oncology, and the Fight for Future Families18:00 What the Medical System Is Getting Wrong24:15 What Needs to Change NowSearch-Boosted Keywords:cancer research cuts 2025, IVF after chemo, fertility preservation defunded, cancer survivor fertility options, US government cancer budget cuts, Dr. Paul Brezina, oncology and fertility, reproductive health crisis, sperm freezing after cancer, IVF DaddiesEvery survivor deserves the chance to build a future. Watch this and share it — because awareness today creates families tomorrow.They Survived Cancer… But Lost the Chance to Be ParentsCancer Survivors Are Losing Their Chance at Parenthood — Here’s WhyLife-Saving Fertility Care for Cancer Patients Is Being DefundedThe Silent Crisis: Cancer Survivors Denied Parenthood

When love crosses borders, laws get messy.

In this episode, Richard Westoby and Julio Gaggia unpack the beautiful, chaotic, and often unfair reality of IVF and surrogacy in Europe — and why they built a new platform to fix it.

From Argentina to Amsterdam, they talk about new beginnings, legal limbo, empowering women in sports, and why community matters when the system doesn’t.

✈️ What you’ll hear:
• The wild truth about Europe’s patchwork surrogacy laws
• Why some same-sex couples still have to leave the EU to build families
• How women athletes are leading a new reproductive-rights revolution
• The launch of the new IVF Daddies website — built for stories, support & sanity

This isn’t policy talk — it’s real people, real bureaucracy, real hope.

Chapters

00:00 New Beginnings and Community Building

02:47 Challenges in Surrogacy and IVF in Europe

05:24 Legal Complexities and Personal Stories

07:54 Cost Considerations in IVF and Surrogacy

10:51 The Role of Medication in Reproductive Processes

13:34 Navigating International Surrogacy and Legal Issues

16:26 Positive Developments in Women's Health and Sports

18:59 Empowerment and Community Support

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🎧 Press play, pour a drink, and realize Europe’s fertility map makes zero sense — until you hear it from those living it.

Your doctor throws acronyms at you like you’re in a spelling bee — AMH, FSH, HSG — and somehow you’re supposed to know if you’re still fertile?

In this brutally honest episode, Dr. Linnea Goodman joins IVF Daddies to decode the fertility alphabet soup: what those numbers actually mean, how to read your labs without crying, and why male fertility tests deserve equal airtime.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Fertility Testing Acronyms

10:21 The Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Interactions

15:18 Male Fertility Testing: Semen Analysis

20:09 Evaluating the Uterus and Fallopian Tubes

👀 We talk about:
• AMH vs FSH — egg quantity isn’t the same as quality
• Why semen analysis should be foreplay, not an afterthought
• The “HSG” test no one warns you about
• How PCOS, hormones, and stress tag-team your fertility score

This is the episode your OB-GYN wishes they had time to record — zero fluff, all facts, and a little laughter because, honestly, fertility is weird AF.

🩸 Listen now and tell us: What fertility test result made you Google at 2 a.m.?
💌 DM or tag @IVFDaddies on Instagram with your story — you might hear it on our next episode.

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Love brought them to Ibiza. Parenthood took them on a journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights in Belgium.

In this deeply personal episode, Richard Westoby sits down with Guy, co-author of a new book about love, resilience, and the modern family. Together with his husband Milan, Guy opens up about their Ibiza wedding, the emotional challenge of choosing the right egg donor, and their dream to inspire better surrogacy legislation in Belgium.

Their story isn’t just about having kids — it’s about visibility, courage, and changing how Europe understands family. 🌈

🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation about love, advocacy, and the future of parenthood in Europe.
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Keywords

Guy & Milan — Belgian LGBTQ+ parents, advocates for surrogacy law reform, and authors inspiring families across Europe.
Richard Westoby — IVF Daddies co-host and surrogacy pioneer championing intended-parent rights worldwide.

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In this episode, Richard Westby speaks with Guy, who shares his journey of love, marriage, and parenthood with his husband Milan. They discuss their wedding in Ibiza, the challenges they faced in choosing an egg donor, and their experiences with surrogacy. Guy also talks about their new book, which aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families and advocate for better legislation in Belgium regarding surrogacy. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing positive family stories and using their platform to inspire change.

Takeaways

Guy and Milan got married in Ibiza in 2020.

They started their journey to parenthood after their wedding.

Choosing the right egg donor was a significant challenge.

Genetic testing is crucial when selecting an egg donor.

They wanted their children to have the option to contact their donor.

Guy wrote a book to share their family's story.

Their story aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families in Belgium.

Positive media coverage has helped change perceptions.

They hope to influence legislation on surrogacy in Belgium.

Using their platform for advocacy is important to them.

Chapters

00:00 Journey to Parenthood: A Love Story

02:43 Navigating the Surrogacy Process

05:11 The Impact of Their Story on Society

07:38 Advocacy for Change in Belgium

If this episode moved you, follow IVF Daddies on your favorite platform, share it with someone dreaming of parenthood, and tag us to help bring more visibility to LGBTQ+ families everywhere.

"We wanted to tell our own story from the start."

"Using your platform for good is important."

"Thank you for being here today."

One decision nearly ended our surrogacy journey before it began.In this IVF Daddies episode, Julio & Richard share the little-known red flags that can derail IVF and surrogacy — from medical surprises to emotional landmines. Joined by Dr. Lauren Garrett, we dive deep into genetic testing and why understanding results early is critical for building a healthy family.What you’ll learn:• Why preconception genetic testing matters• What expanded carrier screening actually looks for• How pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) works• The truth about mosaic embryos and healthy pregnancies• What’s coming next in non-invasive genetic testingComment below: Do you think every IVF patient should do genetic testing before transfer?Subscribe for unfiltered IVF truths, emotional support, and practical insights for modern family building.Submit your anonymous story → https://ivfdaddies-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Genetics in Fertility02:55 Understanding Preconception Genetic Testing05:45 Embryo Testing: Techniques and Implications08:45 Pre-implantation Genetic Testing Explained11:26 The Future of Genetic Testing in Fertility