On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaz Naor joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the raw and remarkable story of how he became a father through surrogacy

-the emotional complexities, logistical challenges, financial hurdles, and moments of deep joy that shaped his path to parenthood

-what led him to pursue fatherhood on his own

-the decision to use surrogacy and the entire process from choosing an egg donor to the moment his daughter was born

-how Jewish tradition community played a role in his journey

-the hope and strength required along the way

-what he wants other men, queer folks, and Jewish families to know about nontraditional paths to parenthood

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Chaz Naor is a native New Yorker, an active member of the Jewish LGBTQ+ community, a dedicated higher education professional, a passionate theater producer and avid theatergoer—and, above all, a devoted solo dad to his one-year-old daughter, Lia.

As if he weren’t busy enough, Chaz recently joined Ivy Fertility as a consultant, partnering with intended parents to demystify the surrogacy process and support them in building families of their own.

For Chaz, sharing his surrogacy story isn’t just personal—it feels essential. He knows there are so many gay men who dream of becoming fathers but feel unsure, overwhelmed, or even scared to take the leap. By being open about his story, Chaz hopes to break down those barriers, show what’s possible, and give others the confidence to pursue the family they deserve.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jordana Brown joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her journey becoming a frum single mother by choice

-the unexpected path that led her here and how she never imagined this would be her story

-the emotional toll of letting go of “the plan” and the strength it took to move forward anyway

-the moment the decision became real, egg freezing, the heartbreak of multiple pregnancy losses, and the incredible strength she had to keep trying

-how people judged, supported, misunderstood, and sometimes surprised her—and what she wishes others understood about this path

If you’ve ever felt like your life looks different than you thought it would—or if you’re wondering what it means to choose motherhood on your own terms—this one is for you.

This is a special mother's day episode - for all the mothers out there who fought desperately, year after year, to have a child.

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Jordana is a single mom living with her yummy daughter Amalia in Israel. She made Aliyah from Queens, NY in 2014, started out in Jerusalem and moved to Tel Aviv seven years ago. After getting her Master’s in speech pathology, Jordana hasn’t practiced in 10 years and now works in marketing. Jordana enjoys wine nights, reads voraciously and lives for European travel and her Friday brunches- none of these activities have happened since Amalia came on the scene. But she’s worth it.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sarah Ickovitz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her powerful story of navigating remarriage, discovering genetic challenges, and turning to IVF with genetic testing

-the emotional impact of learning you carry a genetic condition

-how she was able to make it through all the hard moments in the process

-what helps her stay focused and stay positive through it all

This is a moving conversation about what it means to rebuild, reimagine family, and keep going with courage.

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-Sarah is a remarried Mom of 4. She has 1 IVF baby and 1 on the way. Inspiring others that true happiness does exist.

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