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becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation

"becoming babyREADY" is a Queer-centred podcast exploring the journeys of 2SLGBTQIA+ family creation. Through conversations with Queer parents and professionals, we dive into what it takes to build intentional families — from legal and financial prep to emotional support and hands-on care. Rooted in Canada and reaching around the world, these stories offer insight, inspiration, and community for anyone growing their family with pride.

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00:37:37

Jen Bowers, TCM & RA chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/12/21

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ My conversation today, with Jen Bowers - TCM Practitioner, based in Toronto, ON, centres around how they love to provide the kind of support you may need while going through a journey as vulnerable and unfamiliar as fertility. Jen describes how TCM practices and acupuncture can facilitate

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00:51:26

Marnie and Tova chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/12/14

Admittedly, when I started this conversation, I knew very little about the foster care system in Ontario (and I acknowledge that I still have a LOT to learn). Through speaking with Marnie and Tova today I had the opportunity to learn more about the journey to be coming, foster parents and the process of adoption through the CAS organization. The story that Tova and Marnie share about meeting and adopting their son and then later, having the opportunity to meet and adopt their daughter is

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00:26:45

Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/12/07

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Dr. Cindy Gilbert, who is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto. Dr. Cyndi’s practice has been focussed on helping individuals and couples achieve their goals of becoming parents. Dr. Cyndi takes the time to explain the role that naturopathic

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00:50:24

Two Wives & a Spark chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/11/23

When I reached out to “Two Wives and A Spark” podcasters Lia and Rachel, I was looking to learn more about their journey to family creation. What I learned from them was so much more! Together we talked about personal journeys, the biases and microaggressions hopeful parents may face throughout the process, and how to advocate for ourselves ALL of the way through the process. If you’ve not listened to their podcast before then I encourage you to have a listen, wherever you like to listen to

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00:36:17

Lydia-Carlie, RMT/CMT & doula chats with becoming...

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2023/11/16

Too often when we hear people speaking about massage, we think of a spa-like setting, and us having an opportunity to relax and spend some time doing something for ourselves. That isn’t to say that therapeutic massage can’t be that but it is also (and more importantly), a health practice to ensure that our body is functioning, as well as it possibly can. Today I have the opportunity to introduce you to Registered Massage Therapist and Doula, Lydia – Carlie and we have the opportunity to learn

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00:44:06

Jaimie Kelton, podcaster, chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/11/09

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I have the opportunity to speak with Jaimie, the host of “The Queer Family Podcast.“ Jaimie delved deep into the story of the creation of her family, who carried, who birthed, who struggled . . . We also spent time talking about the importance of the work that she does with her

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00:17:35

Dr. Donald Littlewood, DC chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/11/02

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I have the chance to speak with and introduce you to Dr. Donald Littlewood, DC. Dr. Donald is a Chiropractor who sees and treats patients in Toronto with a primary focus on working with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We touch on the benefit for people to receive chiropractic care

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00:53:00

Tom Tracy, Author chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/10/26

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Early on, Tom and his husband knew that they wanted to be parents; they just weren’t sure when they wanted to start that journey, and what that process might look like for them. Today he and I speak about the path they took via adoption in order to become the family of four that they are

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00:29:30

Christine Lafazanos chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/10/19

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I have the chance to chat with and learn from Christine Lafazanos, Celebrant and Officiant. From the outside it may look unusual that this interview would be included for people who are looking to start or grow their family through parenting but standing back, it is easy to see a

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00:13:05

Patricia chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/10/13

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Patricia and I have an honest and raw conversation about the fertility journey she and her wife have been on. Both parents to a school-aged child, they have been trying to expand their family for a number of years. We talk about the process, the hurt, the fear and the vulnerability they have

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00:18:24

Lucie and Alyson chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/10/05

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ The conversation today flows freely as Lucie and Alyson talk about their journey to family creation using the assistance of IVF and as their child, Indigo, moves about around them. Their candid conversation about how well they were treated through the entire fertility, pregnancy and birth

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00:47:23

David chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/09/28

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I have the honour of speaking with David Marshall. David is a father living in Maryland and he is the dad to Josiah. We spend time talking about the adoption process. He went through and how he made the decision to go with a private adoption versus public adoption. You can learn more

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00:29:07

Ashlee Livingstone, Coach & Breath-work Guide chats...

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2023/09/21

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ If there are any times in our lives when we need to establish boundaries in order to respect ourselves, our relationships and the people around us, it’s through the family creation process. Ashlee talks about why boundaries are important and how we can make ourselves AND our loved ones feel

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00:23:26

Joseph chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/09/14

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ From Canada to Dubai, Italy, India, Kenya the conversation I have with Joseph about his family creation process is one that traverses that globe. One thing is certain throughout it all, no matter what obstacles he was faced with, his commitment to becoming a dad through surrogacy was a

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00:19:08

Christina, Egg donor, chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/09/07

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ When you have a part of your body you know you will not use and you know that there are people out there who deeply wish they had access to it, what do you do? Well, most of us wouldn’t do anything at all. Not Christina though. This week I introduce you to an egg donor that I met through

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00:46:07

Emily & Victoria chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/08/31

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ There are various paths that 2SLGBTQIA+ people can take to create their respective families. When there are two people with uteruses instead of two without, it may seem as though the journey would be even easier to navigate. What about the people who don’t want to carry, even if they have

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00:22:09

Morgan Sheridan, CFP chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/08/24

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ As if being a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones wasn’t busy enough, Morgan also coparents twin girls with his ex husband. Together, he and I talk about some of the costs associated with becoming a parent through surrogacy, as well as planning both emotionally and financially for

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00:31:40

Kristen and Alexis chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/08/17

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ Today I am speaking with Kristin and Alexis, a couple from Chicago, who used a known donor to conceive their twin babies. Born well ahead of their due dates, for the safety of both babies and the birthing parent, they have had nothing if not a busy start to their young lives. Alexis and

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00:24:43

Finn Schubert chats with becoming babyREADY

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2023/08/10

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ As soon as you begin, listening to my conversation today, with Finn, Schubert, you will understand what a gifted Speaker he is. He knows what he’s talking about. He pulls no punches and he discusses the value of honouring who we are and respecting where we are on our life’s journey. You can

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00:18:28

Morgan and Ale chat with becoming babyREADY

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2023/08/03

I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All of the people I speak with identify as 2SLGTBQIA+ I am very confident you know Morgan & Ale from their presence on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. We speak candidly today about the vulnerability associated with putting their lives on display as they create their family. It has its pros; but it also has its cons. You can find this

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