IVF DADDIES

• 81) BUILDING A NEW PARENTING PLAYBOOK: GAY DADS, COMMUNITY, AND POSITIVE DISRUPTION IN FAMILY LIFE

  In this episode of IVF Daddies, hosts Richard and David open up about the beautiful chaos of parenting as gay dads — from sleepless nights to building an inclusive community where LGBTQ+ families can thrive.Discover the story behind Hey Gaddies, a brand redefining fatherhood through representation, love, and visibility. We talk about step-parenting, transgender parents, and the power of unlearning old norms to create a new kind of family narrative — one built on authenticity and pride. 🌈Chapters00:00 Navigating Parenting Challenges02:50 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Gay Dads05:41 Building Community and Identity08:31 The Evolution of Queer Parenting11:25 The Role of Stepparents in Queer Families14:15 Balancing Traditional Roles in Modern Families16:59 Creating a Supportive Environment19:50 The Importance of Community Connections21:59 Building Community as Gay Dads30:48 Navigating Step Parenting in the LGBTQ+ Community38:03 Celebrating Transgender Parents and Representation40:44 Unconscious Bias in Parenting💡 Key Topics:The hardest parts (and best rewards) of parenting as gay dadsWhy visibility for queer and transgender parents mattersHow to build meaningful community connectionsThe evolution of Gaddies — from idea to inclusive movementThe power of creating a “Gaddy’s Day” to celebrate diverse families🎙️ “We are building role models now.”🎙️ “I want to create a Gaddy’s Day.”🎙️ “Nobody is born a bigot.”🌍 Join the Movement:Instagram - @IVFDADDIES💌 Subscribe to our community newsletter — ivfdaddies-newsletter.beehiiv.com🛍️ Shop and celebrate Hey Gaddies — hey-gaddies.com📱 Follow & connect with us:https://heygaddies.com/pages/newsletterInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Threads → @HeyGaddies👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Because every family deserves to be seen.#IVFDaddies #GayDads #LGBTQParenting #QueerFamilies #TransParents #PositiveDisruption #HeyGaddies #ParentingPodcast #RepresentationMatters

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• 73) IVF & SURROGACY TRUTH FOR LGBTQIA+ FAMILIES — THE DOCTOR WHO ACTUALLY GETS IT

  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 empathyThis 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.🎬 WATCH THE SHORT CLIP:👉 YouTube Shorts – Dr. Said Daneshmand: IVF & Surrogacy for LGBTQIA+ Families✨ CTA (for Spotify Explore SEO):👉 FOLLOW IVF DADDIES for more brutally honest fertility conversations, global experts, and real stories from parents rewriting the rules of family.🧠 SEO KEYWORDS:IVF, surrogacy, LGBTQIA+, fertility, family building, egg donation, sperm donation, reproductive health, intended parents, fertility services, gay dads, lesbian moms, reciprocal IVF, queer families, fertility equality, assisted reproduction

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• 80) LOVE, ADOPTION & DRAG — WHEN FAMILY BREAKS THE RULES

  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/

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• 71) THE DOCTOR WHO MADE EGG FREEZING MAKE SENSE — FINALLY

  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.follow more on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivfdaddiesWe’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.Chapters00:00 Understanding Egg Freezing02:50 The Optimal Age for Egg Freezing05:38 The Egg Freezing Process08:49 Managing Expectations and Side Effects11:27 Long-term Considerations and RecommendationsFOLLOW IVF DADDIES on Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get your pods. Hit that subscribe button for game-changing fertility truth bombs, real stories, and experts who tell you what works — no fluff.egg freezing, fertility, egg retrieval, egg quality, optimal age, IVF, women’s health, reproductive options, family planning, hormonal treatment, fertility freedom, fertility preservation, fertility education, Dr. Sarah Mikowski

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• 72) THE STORY EVERY SURVIVOR NEEDS TO HEAR ABOUT SECOND CHANCES AND FAMILY

  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

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