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My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast

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My Surrogacy Journey® - The Podcast is back for a third season sponsored by Manchester Fertility. Welcome to the UK's number one, award winning surrogacy podcast, that is made to support, educate and entertain, whatever stage of the surrogacy journey you are at.


The hosts and founders of My Surrogacy Journey are Michael and Wes. They have had their own UK surrogacy journey building their family, Talulah born in 2016 and Duke born in 2019. They are also founders of TwoDadsUK® and The Modern Family Show. They use their experiences to share stories and advice people how best to navigate surrogacy in the UK, the USA and Mexico City. Each week the hosts will be joined by specialists to discuss practical and useful tips.


My Surrogacy Journey brings together experts and education to support intended parents, surrogates, donors and their families in the UK.


If you want to know more about My Surrogacy Journey, then visit: https://www.mysurrogacyjourney.com/


My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is a Talulah and The Duke Production®


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Episodes

S3 E14 ; The wonderful and heartfelt story of an adult born through surrogacy ft. Gee

March 25, 2024 16:48 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Join us for a conversation with Gee Roberts, an adult born through UK surrogacy who is now a Doctor and has recently become a mother herself. A gorgeous chat with one of the UK's ambassadors for those born via UK surrogacy. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, c...

S3E13: A Ukrainian Story ft. Senator Mary Seery Kearney, Sinead Gallagher, Ciara Merrigan and Cathy Wheatley

March 15, 2024 15:33 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger Warning; Pregnancy, Baby Loss and Infertility Just in time for St Patricks Day! Today's episode is more than a treat for your ears, this episode gave us all the feels and more. We're honoured to also have Senator Mary Seery Kearney join us live in the studio. Yes, and she’s also the mother of a child born through surrogacy and has an intimat...

S3 E12 - What is MRKH and who can you talk to? Ft. Mr Ali Al Chami and Joanne, a mother via UK surrogacy

March 04, 2024 05:37 - 33 minutes - 76.6 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. We're back! This is a joyous episode and such an educational experience for us too. We're talking all about 'What is MRKH?' and does this condition qualify you for surrogacy? Michael and Wes are talking to Joanne, a MRKH patient and recently a new mother via surrogacy. Joining us is consultant Mr Ali Al Chami, as he explains more about the condition a...

S3 E12; What is MRKH? Ft. Dr Ali Al Chami and Joanne, a mother via UK surrogacy

February 29, 2024 05:24 - 1 minute - 3.82 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. We're back! Next episode we're talking all about 'What is MRKH?' and does this condition qualify you for surrogacy? Michael and Wes are talking to Joanne, a MRKH patient and recently a new mother via surrogacy. Joining us is consultant Mr Ali Al Chami, as he explains more about the condition and what you can do if you discover you have the condition. ...

S3 E11; Known egg donation; Real stories and conversations ft. MSJ's Leanne Drewell and Debbie Evans

February 26, 2024 05:05 - 52 minutes - 119 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Thanks for downloading us again, Wes is talking to Leanne and Debbie from MSJ and today we're talking about the wonder that is Known Egg Donation. Another fascinating and insightful episode exploring the reasons behind egg donation and the treatment protocols. A wonderful episode if you are considering egg donation, or whether you're wanting to become ...

S3 E11; Coming up ! Known egg donation; Real stories and conversations ft. MSJ's Leanne Drewell and Debbie Evans

February 22, 2024 05:25 - 1 minute - 3.93 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Thanks for downloading us again, next week Wes is talking to Leanne and Debbie from MSJ and we're talking about the wonder that is Known Egg Donation. Another fascinating and insightful episode exploring the reasons behind egg donation and the treatment protocols. A wonderful episode if you are considering fertility treatment with egg donation, or perh...

S3 E10; Immigration when navigating international surrogacy ft. Antonia, Alice and Natalie all from Mischcon De Reya

February 19, 2024 05:43 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Today Wes is in London studio with our three guests from the prestigious legal firm Mishcon De Reya If you listened to our previous episodes we spoke about surrogacy in the USA, well today's episode is a great addition to that collection. So what should you know, and why is immigration advice so key. Wes is talking to family lawyers, Antonia and Alice ...

S3 E10; Coming up! Immigration advice for international surrogacy - everything you need to consider ft. special guests from Mishcon De Reya

February 15, 2024 05:42 - 1 minute - 3.91 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Coming up is in London studio with our three guests from the prestigious legal firm Mishcon De Reya If you listened to our previous episodes we spoke about surrogacy in the USA, well today's episode is a great addition to that collection. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue...

Ep 9; Surrogacy in the USA (Part 2) ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants.

February 12, 2024 05:03 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. It's Part 2! Surrogacy in the USA Part 2; ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants. If you're e considering a journey in the USA, where should you begin and which professionals should you partner with? What do we ask our guests in part two? How do you choose your...

Ep 9; Part 2; Coming Up! Surrogacy in the USA (Part 2) ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants.

February 08, 2024 05:02 - 1 minute - 2.87 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Part two is coming up next! Surrogacy in the USA Part 2; ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants. What do we ask our guests in part two? How do you choose your lawyer? Typical costs, which surrogacy agency can you work with? Managing your relationship with your...

Ep 8; Surrogacy in the USA (Part 1) ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants.

February 05, 2024 05:41 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. It's a packed podcast today, so its another two parter! Surrogacy in the USA Part 1; ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants. Why is the USA the gold standard of surrogacy? East coast clinics have an advantage for UK IPs, is West best though? FDA process for impor...

Ep 8; Coming soon! Surrogacy in the USA (Part 1) ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants.

February 01, 2024 05:40 - 1 minute - 3.04 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Coming up next! A two parter! Surrogacy in the USA Part 1; ft. Brian Klein from Klein Fertility Law, Shelly Marsh (ex Spring Fertility) and Jessica Williams from Family Source Consultants. If you're considering a journey in the USA, where should you begin and which professionals should you partner with? What is the FDA process if you're importing embryo...

Ep 7; Emotional support on your surrogacy journey. What does that even mean?

January 29, 2024 05:28 - 34 minutes - 80 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Let's talk about emotional support; quite often the topic most parents and patients shrug off. But why is it so crucial and how can it safeguard your journey? Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK...

Ep 7; Coming up! Emotional support on your surrogacy journey ft. Angela

January 25, 2024 17:27 - 1 minute - 3.75 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Let's talk about emotional support; quite often the topic most parents and patients shrug off. But why is it so crucial and how can it safeguard your journey? Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK...

Ep6; Manchester Fertility take you through their surrogacy programme. Ft. Olivia and Paula

January 22, 2024 05:30 - 41 minutes - 96 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. This weeks episode is designed to take you through the surrogacy programme for Manchester Fertility, hosted by Wes and Michael with special guests Olivia and Paula. Learn all about how Manchester Fertility are supporting more patients than ever and how they are striving to be the Centre of Excellence for the Midlands and the North for surrogacy. Michael...

Ep 6; Coming up! A Surrogacy Journey at Manchester Fertility ft Paula and Olivia

January 18, 2024 05:25 - 1 minute - 3.87 MB

Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. This weeks episode is designed to take you through the surrogacy programme for Manchester Fertility, hosted by Wes and Michael with special guests Olivia and Paula. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in...

Ep 5; Part 2 of Ep4; Surrogates and their partners!

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. It's time to get back to where we left off! How wonderful was last weeks episode? Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating...

Coming up in Part 2 of Ep4; Ep5 - Surrogates and their partners

January 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 3.48 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. It's time to get back to where we left off! How wonderful was last weeks episode? Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educati...

Ep 4; Part 1 Chatting to surrogates and their partners - how did surrogacy impact them?

January 08, 2024 21:39 - 39 minutes - 89.4 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. It's a two parter! You're in for such a lovely episode! You know the drill by now. The fabulous Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitatio...

Ep 4; Part 1 Coming up; Chatting to surrogates and their partners - how did surrogacy impact them?

January 04, 2024 21:31 - 1 minute - 3.52 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. What's coming up? It's a two parter! Wes and Michael are talking to two surrogates and their husbands, asking them about their journey, why they carried a baby for other people and what was the impact on their own relationship. Megan was even 8 months pregnant on her own wedding day to husband Ed! Check this out! Our season 3 sponsor...

Ep3; The clinic journey as an intended parent; what should you expect? ft. MSJ's Debbie Evans and Olivia Tindall from Manchester Fertility

December 28, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.  You asked and we delivered. O...

Ep3; What's coming up! The clinic journey as an intended parent; what should you expect? ft. MSJ's Debbie Evans and Olivia Tindall from Manchester Fertility

December 27, 2023 13:53 - 1 minute - 3.7 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.  You asked and we delivered. O...

Ep 2; Genetic counselling - why we offer it our members it and what's involved?

December 18, 2023 05:32 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. We're back this week talking all about Genetics and the importance of Genetic Counselling and why you may need it. It's a fascinating episode, hosted this week by Wes and two special guests Lizzie and Alyssa from Igenomix UK, who also support all our members as we supply genetic screening to CGT plus, which screens 450 genes for 550 cond...

Ep 2; What's coming up! Genetic counselling - why and what's involved?

December 14, 2023 05:31 - 2 minutes - 4.65 MB

Welcome back and Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. We're back this week talking all about Genetics and the importance of Genetic Counselling and why you may need it. It's a fascinating episode, hosted this week by Wes and two special guests Lizzie and Alyssa from Igenomix UK, who also support all our members as we supply genetic screening to CGT plus, which screens 450 genes for 550 cond...

Season 3, Episode 1; Navigating Christmas and avoiding the unavoidable ft Tracey Sainsbury

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MB

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1! And we're starting strong! The C word; Christmas! Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. We're back with our friend, regular face to our members, the fabulous Tracey Sainsbury, renowned BICA accredited counsellor. For many Christmas is another painful point in the calendar, especially if not everyone is aware of your particular fertility struggle or surrogacy ...

Season 3 Episode 1 Coming Soon; We're back!

December 09, 2023 10:52 - 1 minute - 3.95 MB

We're back for Season 3! Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. What a season we have for you, 15 wonderful episodes starting with our ever popular Coping at Christmas special. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addr...

Season 3 is Coming Soon; Check out what's coming up!

December 04, 2023 22:19 - 1 minute - 3.95 MB

We're back for Season 3! Welcome to My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. What a season we have for you, 15 wonderful episodes starting with our ever popular Coping at Christmas special. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addr...

Ep17; A failed IVF Transfer, this was not the plan. Ft. Debbie Evans and Angela Pericleous-Smith

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your regular hosts, but today - it's only Wes. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer ...

Coming up on Episode 17; We chat to Debbie Evans and Angela Pericleous-Smith. A failed IVF transfer - this was not the plan.

November 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 minute - 4.23 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your regular hosts, but today - it's only Wes. Michael and Wes are parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer ...

Ep 16 Treatment Ad ons; chatting to Dr Lucy Richardson about PGT-A and PGT-M (genetic testing)

November 20, 2023 21:58 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. This Podcast was recorded prior to the new HFEA treatment ad ons revised ratings released early October. A list of treatment add ons with limited clinical evidence are listed here; https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/treatment-add-ons/   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they...

Ep 16 Treatment Ad ons; chatting to Dr Lucy Richardson about PGT-A and PGT-M (genetic testing)

November 19, 2023 11:39 - 2 minutes - 4.8 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. This Podcast was recorded prior to the new HFEA treatment ad ons revised ratings released early October. A list of treatment add ons with limited clinical evidence are listed here; https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/treatment-add-ons/   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they...

Ep15; The Clinic - A Surrogates Journey ft. Debbie Evans from Herts & Essex and surrogates, Kay King and Hayley Aldis

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Pregnancy Loss is discussed in this podcast   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truth...

Part 2; Ep14 - Continuing our fascinating talk with our legal experts and special guests Andrew Powell (Barrister) and Andrew Spearman (Partner and Surrogacy expert)

November 10, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    It's part 2; excited much? Did...

Coming up on Ep15; The Clinic; A surrogates journey

November 09, 2023 05:05 - 1 minute - 4.05 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Pregnancy Loss is discussed in this podcast   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truth...

Ep13; The Law Commissions recommendations digested with a difference ft. the wonderful Barrister Andrew Powell and notorious Surrogacy expert and family lawyer, Andrew Spearman.

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 85 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    Today’s episode takes a light he...

Part 2; Ep14 - Continuing our fascinating talk with our legal experts and special guests Andrew Powell (Barrister) and Andrew Spearman (Partner and Surrogacy expert)

November 05, 2023 12:19 - 1 minute - 3.51 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    It's part 2; check out what's co...

Coming up on Episode 13; The Law Commissions proposals in discussion with Barrister Andrew Powell (from 4PB) and Andrew Spearman (Partner / from Laytons ETL Global)

November 05, 2023 12:01 - 1 minute - 3.94 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    Today’s teaser episode is all ab...

Ep12; Intended parents; Real stories to parenthood

October 31, 2023 09:57 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Trigger warning; Pregnant loss My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are usually your hosts, but today you have just Wes. As parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real tr...

Ep 12 Teaser! A special insight to the lives of two separate intended parents

October 31, 2023 00:01 - 1 minute - 4.1 MB

  Trigger warning; Pregnant loss My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are usually your hosts, but today you have just Wes. As parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real...

Ep 11; What's best? Fresh Eggs or Frozen Eggs and what does the science say? Ft Debbie Evans and David Ugutu from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

October 30, 2023 08:10 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MB

  My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    Michael and Wes are your host...

Ep 11; Coming up. Fresh vs. Frozen Eggs ft. Debbie Evans and Mr David Ogutu from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

October 25, 2023 11:26 - 1 minute - 3.43 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.    Michael and Wes are your host to...

Episode 10; The HFEA Reforms and Opening the Register

October 17, 2023 10:37 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Welcome back! Today’s brand new episode is all about The HFEA reforms and what opening the register means both donors and recipients. Michael is flying solo today, he chats to Dr Carole Gilling Smith from The Agora in Brighton as well as Rachel Cutting MBE from The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), who as an independent organisation regulate U...

Today's teaser for Ep.10, Michael talks to the HFEA and Dr Carole Gilling-Smith about future HFEA reforms

October 17, 2023 10:30 - 1 minute - 3.94 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.   Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy.  Today’s teaser episode is all about...

Episode 9; Fascinating; How to celebrities navigate surrogacy ft. Sarah Williams from PHB

September 30, 2023 11:05 - 31 minutes - 72 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is almost 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy. Welcome back, and have we got a...

Coming Up On Episode 9; An insight into how celebrities navigate surrogacy ft. Sarah Williams

September 30, 2023 10:53 - 1 minute - 3.47 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Michael and Wes are your hosts, and as parents themselves through surrogacy to two children (Talulah is almost 7 and Duke is 4) they continue to advocate, campaign and strive to improve the landscape of surrogacy in the UK and globally. Addressing safety, exploitation and educating those about the real truths about safer surrogacy. Welcome back, and have we got a...

Episode 8; Who Needs Surrogacy ft. Mr Ali Al Chami and Joanne, mother via UK surrogacy

September 25, 2023 16:58 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Miscarriage, MRKH and loss is discussed in this episode Hello again! Welcome back, and thank you for downloading us again, here is Episode 8. We wanted to use the time today to talk to you about 'Who needs surrogacy?'. Let's look at the times of people that need to look deeper into surrogacy, most of which had never even considered this type of f...

Coming up on Episode 8

September 21, 2023 11:48 - 1 minute - 3.57 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Miscarriage, MRKH and Loss is discussed in this episode Hello again! Welcome back, and thank you for downloading us again, here is Episode 8. We wanted to use the time today to talk to you about 'Who needs surrogacy?'. Let's look at the times of people that need to look deeper into surrogacy, most of which had never even considered this type of...

Irish and preparing an International Journey – Now What?

September 18, 2023 04:11 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Miscarriage and Loss is discussed in this episode Welcome back, and thank you for downloading us again, here is Episode 7. It's a good un'. This episode features within our Irish surrogacy special, supported by SIMS IVF. Take the first step towards your future today! Visit their website at www.sims.ie to learn more about our services and success ...

Coming up on Episode 7

September 14, 2023 20:11 - 2 minutes - 4.65 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Miscarriage and Loss is discussed in this episode Welcome back, and thank you for downloading us again, here is your teaser for Episode 7. How are ya? This episode features within our Irish surrogacy special, supported by SIMS IVF. Take the first step towards your future today! Visit their website at www.sims.ie to learn more about our services a...

Episode 5 part 2 (Ep5Pt2); Exploring International Surrogacy: A Guide for Irish Nationals ft. Anette Hickey.

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MB

My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation. Trigger warning; Miscarriage and Loss is discussed in this two part episode Welcome to Episode 5; Part 2 (which is called Episode 6 confusingly), Exploring International Surrogacy: A Guide for Irish Nationals ft. Anette Hickey. Welcome back, this two parter was originally a 20 min episode, but whilst in the studio in Dublin, Michael and Wes kept the audio running...