When you move thousands of miles away, start over in a new city, and finally find friends who feel like home, life starts to click into place. For Jess Walker, that journey took an unexpected and beautiful turn when she met a new roommate — who would soon become the love of her life.

In this heartfelt episode, Jess shares her story of self-discovery, embracing her sexual identity, and building a Queer family through RIVF — with Jess carrying their child. It’s a story about love, courage, and the magic of creating family, your way.

The fertility clinic in Vancouver that Jess mentioned is: https://www.olivefertility.com

Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessica_alexis 💜

(PS - the two businesses that Jess mentioned to add to the show notes are: Olive Fertility = https://www.olivefertility.com/ and Rowena's Inn on the River (now called Sandpiper Resort) = https://sandpiperresort.ca/stay/ )

What happens when three adults choose to build and raise a family together—under one roof, sharing every joy, challenge, and decision equally?

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Markus Harwood-Jones, who co-parents alongside his husband, Andrew, and their co-parent, Hannah, in a small Ontario city. Together, they’re raising their children in a home that celebrates collaboration, love, and the many ways families can take shape.

Markus brings deep reflection and warmth to our conversation. He’s a writer, public speaker, and now a PhD graduate in Gender Studies—and, of course, a devoted dad.

Join us as we explore what it means to parent as a trio, how decisions get made, what community looks like in their home, and why their story helps expand our understanding of what family can be.

Learn more about Markus and his work at mharwoodjones.com (on social media as @markusbones)

Many things in life can be true at the same time.
You can have a uterus and know you never want to use it to give birth.
You can know deep in your soul that you were meant to be a parent.
You can also know that the sex you were assigned at birth doesn’t reflect who you truly are.

How do you bring all of that truth into your life — especially after you’ve fallen in love with your person?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Logan Blackburn-Issitt, a trans dad, husband, and father of six. Our conversation explores identity, parenthood, love, and the beautiful, messy realities that come with being human. The joy radiating from Logan is undeniable, and his openness is sure to resonate.

You can find Logan on TikTok @dad.business, on Facebook, or on Reddit where he runs the Transdads community.