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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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00:42:34

Ness Dixon chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/09/04

Midwifery care looks vastly different depending on where you are in the world—and even from one region to another. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ness Dixon, a passionate and multi-talented professional who, among many roles, serves as a Registered Midwife in Ontario, Canada. In our conversation, Ness shares insights into the traditional roots of midwifery and how the profession has evolved over the past few decades to meet the changing needs of birthing people and their families.To learn

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01:08:52

Aldo and Kim chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/08/28

When you ask someone on a first date, “Do you want kids?”—you likely have a clear vision of the future you're hoping to build.For Kim and Aldo, that vision took a full decade, countless challenges, and unwavering commitment to bring to life. After exploring every possible path to parenthood, they’re now living the dream they once imagined.In today’s episode, I speak with them from their home in the Netherlands about their incredible journey to family—navigating bureaucracy, overcoming obstacles,

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00:58:52

Jaimee and Lisa chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/08/21

What do you do when you’ve got young kids, thriving careers, and life already feels full?If you're Lisa and Jaimee, you add twins to the mix—and start a podcast to capture it all.Today, I’m chatting with the dynamic duo behind The Two Mom Edit, a podcast that’s honest, funny, and deeply relatable. From how they found each other, to building their beautiful family, to sharing the messy, magical moments in between—Lisa and Jaimee keep it real.You can find their show on Apple Podcasts and follow

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00:49:02

Brian Rosenberg chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/08/14

Growing up during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic meant living with a deep, often paralyzing fear. So much was unknown, and the narrative at the time made it feel like a life sentence—especially for those of us who were Queer. The idea of creating a family, let alone using your own genetic material, felt impossibly out of reach.But oh, how far we've come.Today, I’m deeply honoured to speak with Brian Rosenberg, founder of GWK Academy. Brian is a gay, HIV-positive parent of three who

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00:57:29

Dara Roth Edney MSW/RSW chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/08/07

The last thing any hopeful parent wants to hear is, “You can’t move forward until you’ve had a counselling session.”But in Canada, Implications Counselling is a required step for anyone using donor eggs or sperm to grow their family — and that includes all individuals and couples, not just Queer folks.While it might sound like a barrier, for Dara Roth-Edney, it's actually an opportunity: a chance to ensure hopeful parents feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate the complexities of

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00:41:00

Angela Briones chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/07/31

When you finally pluck up the courage to come out to your parents, you cross your fingers and hope that, for the most part, nothing really changes. You want to feel that love and support. Sometimes you don’t think about the questions and concerns that your own parents may have. Do you give them space for that? Do they give you space to ask your questions and feel your feelings? Angela Briones is my guest on the show today and she talks about her podcast where she tackles this subject and so much

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00:57:21

Jay Chapman chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/07/24

It’s not uncommon for people to say they didn’t grow up with a strong, deep-seated desire to become a parent. For some, that longing doesn’t emerge until later in life—once they’ve found their footing professionally, or after hearing the powerful, personal stories of others who’ve built their families in different ways.Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Jay Chapman. He and his partner are the proud dads of two vibrant preteens, and they make their home just outside Melbourne, Australia. You can

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00:52:02

Cassie & Marissa chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/07/17

This episode airs with a trigger warning.Cassie and Marissa, as a two-uterus household, made a decision familiar to many lesbian couples—they agreed that the eldest, Marissa, would be the first to carry a pregnancy. By her own account, Marissa experienced a relatively smooth and uncomplicated pregnancy. It was the labour, birth, and recovery that proved to be the most difficult and traumatic part of her transition into parenthood. Cassie was left feeling helpless through the process which was deeply

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00:52:14

Sarah chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/07/10

International love stories have a special way of capturing our hearts, sparking that hopeful question: Can love truly conquer distance?Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah about the incredible journey she and her wife embarked on—one that spanned continents and oceans. Despite living on opposite sides of the world, they built not only a deeply loving relationship, but also a beautiful, growing family. Their story has taken them across the Atlantic more than once, but for now, they’ve

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00:58:24

Dan & Michael chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/07/03

It felt like it should have been easier, especially since they were both perfectly healthy. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Michael and Dan, two Melbourne-based IPs (intended parents). Their journey to parenthood took them around the world in search of the perfect egg donor and surrogate — a journey that ultimately helped them build the beautiful family they have today.You can learn more about their beautiful family by following them on Instagram @aussiedadzdream

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00:40:34

Sam talks about the 100th episode of becoming babyREADY

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2025/06/26

Over the past 100 episodes, I’ve had the absolute privilege of connecting with some truly remarkable Queer Professionals and Queer Parents. Each conversation has opened my mind, challenged my assumptions, and left me inspired in ways I never could have imagined. Together, we’ve explored the beautiful, messy, courageous, and deeply personal journeys of family creation in our community—and it’s been nothing short of transformative.Saying I’m honoured doesn’t even begin to cover it. These guests have

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00:44:23

Cyndel & Kendra chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/06/19

Cyndel and Kendra have navigated nearly every challenge a Queer couple can face in the early stages of building a family — including living in a tiny house in a deeply conservative area. Today, we dive into their experiences with surprise pregnancies, induced lactation, co-lactation, La Leche League support, and so much more. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.You can learn more about this family by following Cyndel on IG @cyndel.celestil or her cooking page @cynless_eatz

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00:49:30

Navigating sticky waters on becoming babyREADY

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2025/06/12

For many, the dream of starting a family with a partner comes with the hope—and expectation—that it will last a lifetime. But sometimes, that dream changes. Relationships end. Dynamics shift. And you're left wondering: What now?How do you make choices that keep your children at the centre, while also honouring your own heart, your hopes, and your vision for the future?Today on the show, I’m speaking with a parent who is navigating this complex terrain. To protect their privacy—and that of their

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00:52:29

Tanner Davies chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/06/05

Choosing a donor is a deeply personal process—you carefully sift through profiles, searching for the one that feels like the perfect fit for your family. But what happens when that donor backs out at the last minute?If you’re Tanner and his husband, you pivot. You find another incredible person, then connect with the surrogate who will help bring your child into the world—and in the process, you gain a lifelong friend.Today on the podcast, Tanner shares the journey he and his husband took to build

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00:49:35

Amy & Alyson chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/05/29

When you know deep in your heart that you’re meant to be a parent and carry a child, all you truly need are the ingredients to make it happen — unless, of course, challenges with ovulation arise. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Amy and Alyson, who set out on their family-building journey, full of hope and curiosity about how their story would unfold.You can learn more about this beautiful family by following them on Instagram @aecud

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00:48:40

Morgan chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/05/22

Through their family creation journey, Morgan and her wife learned just how important it is to understand who might be the best fit to carry a pregnancy. They worked with a wide range of practitioners along the way—but it wasn’t until much later in the process that someone finally slowed things down and shared the types of testing that could actually support their decision-making.Today, Morgan is a Queer TTC (trying to conceive) support coach and Doula, using her experience to guide others through

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00:44:43

Bethan chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/05/15

Today I have the opportunity to introduce you to Bethan. She and her wife just became parents to baby number two only five days before we recorded this conversation.Bethan and I take some time to talk about how they made the decisions that they did as they set about creating the family of their dreams. Now they have two gorgeous children and some decisions to make.

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00:44:08

Gabrielle chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/05/08

Gabrielle always knew she wanted to become a parent—but what she didn’t expect was meeting someone who would join her on that journey. She had imagined becoming a solo parent by choice, but life had other plans. Soon after meeting her wife, they embraced co-parenting together. Now, they’re raising a ten-year-old and a one-year-old—and they have a feeling their story is still unfolding.You can follow the beautiful evolution of Gabrielle’s family on Instagram @queer.quirky.cool

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00:48:34

Eben & Marc chat with becoming babyREADY

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2025/05/01

I have a special place in my heart for those who choose to grow their families through the public system. They step into a process where rules can change at any moment, yet they open their hearts time and time again. With unwavering love, guidance, and support, they welcome children into their homes—sometimes as a temporary refuge, and sometimes as the forever family those children deserve.Today, I’m honoured to welcome Marc and Eben to the show to share their journey of fostering to adopt. When

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00:50:25

Sabrina chats with becoming babyREADY

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2025/04/24

So many people dream of having a baby and building a family, only to be met with the harsh reality of how financially out of reach the process can feel. So what do you do?If you're Sabrina and her wife, you start by exploring online donor profiles—searching for someone who feels like the perfect fit for your future family.Today, Sabrina shares their incredible journey to parenthood, including the emotional rollercoaster of a 92-day NICU stay with their newborn baby girl.Want to learn more about

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