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The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

Jaimie Kelton – Queer Parenting & LGBTQ Families".

The show all about family; but with gay! A hilarious and heartfelt dive into LGBTQ family life, parenting, and the challenges queer families face.Hosted by queer mom Jaimie Kelton, The Queer Family Podcast brings you weekly interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests exploring how they made their families and how they navigate a world that wasn’t necessarily built for them.The mission? To normalize, elevate, and celebrate queer family life—while proving we’re just like other parents... trying (and often

kids & family parenting

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38:34

Kirsty Loehr: From Reciprocal IVF to Blended Family...

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2025/11/10

Author and educator Kirsty Loehr joins Jaimie to share her beautifully messy story of queer family building — from reciprocal IVF with her ex-wife to co-parenting their 4-year-old son and now navigating life in a blended family with her new partner and her partner’s two kids.Kirsty talks candidly about the breakup that came just months after welcoming her son, the challenges of 50/50 custody, and learning to blend families while balancing love, chaos, and new beginnings. She also shares the

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55:45

From Cult Upbringing to Queer Co-Parenting

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2025/10/20

What happens when you grow up in an evangelical cult, spend years closeted, marry to appease your family, and still find your way to queerness, healing, and chosen family? Therapist and author SC Nealy (they/she) joins Jaimie to share their powerful story of resilience and reinvention.From a childhood in religious isolation to co-parenting two daughters one block away from their queerplatonic co-parent, SC shows us that family can be redefined—and joyfully so. They talk about surviving their eldest

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57:11

Breaking the Binary: Maya Gonzalez and the Gender Wheel

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2025/10/13

In this mind-expanding conversation, Jaimie sits down with Maya Gonzalez — genderqueer artist, author, publisher, educator, parent, and creator of The Gender Wheel — an innovative, nature-based framework that reimagines how we understand gender, identity, and self.Maya takes us through their lifelong work of blending art, research, and spirit to help kids (and grownups!) move beyond the binary and return to connection — with themselves, with each other, and with nature. They talk about using

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55:00

Jesse Callans: Transitioning While Parenting Four...

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2025/09/15

Transmasc author and parent Jesse Callans joins Jaimie to flip the parenting script. Jesse shares how he pressed pause on transition to build a family (surprise—then three more!), what it looked like to transition while his kids were 7, 4, 2, and 1, and how toddlers helped distill a complex change down to “the things that stay the same” (yes, there will still be spoons and napkins). We dig into gendered expectations in public, the patronizing “wow, you’re so good with them” dad compliments, and why

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58:55

BONUS REPLAY: A Beautifully Complicated Transition...

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2025/08/18

As we gear up for the launch of Season 20 this September, we're sharing some favorite past episodes that continue to resonate—because queer family-building is never just a one-time story.Originally aired in Season 14, this episode features Emme Reynolds, a transgender parent of two in a newly blended family. Emme brings honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom to the conversation as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery, transition, and parenting.In a world that often misunderstands or

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39:23

Celebrating Queer Families & Normalizing...

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2025/07/14

🎉 Bonus Episode Drop! 🎉While Jaimie gears up for Season 20 of The Queer Family Podcast—launching this August!—she's sharing this bonus episode from her recent guest appearance on the No One Told Us podcast. It’s a beautiful conversation about queer parenting, representation, and the honest, hilarious chaos of raising kids while gay. Enjoy this sneak peek into what’s to come next season!Episode 92: Celebrating Queer Families & Normalizing Representation with Jaimie from the Queer Family

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48:02

Induced Lactation 101: Queer, Trans, and Chestfeeding...

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2025/06/26

Can cis men be lactation consultants? Can trans folks chestfeed? Can someone who had top surgery still make milk? YES, YES, and YES. In this eye-opening Pride Extravaganza episode, Jaimie sits down with Jacob Engelsman, a cisgender queer man, lactation consultant, and author of Lactation for the Rest of Us, a groundbreaking guide designed specifically for queer and trans families. Together, they dive into all the whos, whys, and hows of induced lactation—debunking myths and expanding the

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55:41

Intentional Parenting: Lessons from Single Gay Dad...

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2025/06/05

Darren Graham (@therealdarrengraham), a single gay dad by choice and content creator, shares his beautiful and powerful journey to fatherhood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren opens up to host Jaimie Kelton about his path through trauma, coming into his queerness, and eventually adopting his son as a solo parent. He also shares how parenting has become a space of healing and intention, and why he never "came out"—he simply confirmed who he was all along. This episode is a celebration of

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59:19

Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg: From HIV...

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2025/06/02

It’s Pride Extravaganza, y’all! 🌈To kick off this month-long celebration of queer family goodness, Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story with honesty, humor, and heart.He opens up about the challenges of coming out as HIV-positive before coming out as gay, what it was like to

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56:07

Bonus Replay | Out And Proud With The Mazelins

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2025/05/26

This joyful, visibility-filled throwback deserves another listen.Originally aired during our 2023 Pride Extravaganza, this episode features Brian and Alec Mazelin, a gay couple raising their daughter and showing up online as their fabulous, authentic selves. Their story of love, intentional family building, and unapologetic visibility is exactly what we need right now.🎙️ “The more we show up, the more space we take up—and that matters.” – Brian MazelinIn a time when LGBTQIA+ families are being

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53:50

The Donor Mix-Up That Made A Family

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2025/04/21

Kim and Katie walk us through their ultra-intentional path to queer family building: from meeting online and moving in together lesbian-fast, to getting certified as foster parents just in case, to navigating a heartbreaking late miscarriage after IUI in a clinic, to finding success through home insemination—and thawing donor sperm under a boob.As we dive deeper, the episode unpacks the layered complexities of queer family building. The couple reflects on the fear and beauty of non-biological

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53:20

Known Donor, Known Love: Kait, Sophie & Oliver’s Story

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2025/04/14

What happens when your best friend offers to help you make a baby?Jaimie sits down with Kait and Sophie—two queer folks trying to build their family—and their longtime friend (and now known donor!) Oliver. Together, they open up about the winding road that led them to one another, how a heartfelt email changed everything, and the love, planning, and community it takes to make a family—queer style.This is not your average family-building journey. From navigating fibroids and reciprocal IVF to

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52:32

Queer Parenting, Social Media & Fighting LGBTQ+ Hate

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2025/03/17

Caitlyn, one half of @2ladiesand2babies on social media joins Jaimie to talk all things queer parenting, social media, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ visibility. From hilarious parenting fails to the not-so-funny rise of online hate, they dive into how social media has shifted for queer creators in today's political climate. They also discuss second-parent adoption, why legal protection is a must for LGBTQ+ families, and how to handle the trolls that come with being openly queer online.This

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54:15

Marie Newman on LGBTQ+ Rights, Trans Advocacy &...

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2025/03/10

Marie Newman isn’t just an advocate—she’s a fighter. As a former Congresswoman from Illinois, she took on big fights for LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare equity, gun reform, and more. But her mission became personal when her daughter came out as transgender, propelling her even deeper into the fight for equality.In this episode, Marie shares her unexpected path to Congress, the struggles of passing meaningful legislation, and why she refuses to back down—even as anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ramps up across the

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59:09

The Fight for Trans Rights: Insights from El Moxley

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2025/01/20

Jaimie interviews Elle Moxley, founder of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, to discuss the ongoing fight for gender-affirming care and trans rights amidst political regressions. With a new administration coming into the White House, this timely conversation underscores the urgent need for community support, visibility, and action in combating hate and protecting transgender individuals. Elle shares insights on fostering collaborative solidarity and provides valuable resources for building stronger,

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56:05

Replay: Baby Making For Everybody

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2025/01/06

Replay Alert: Originally Aired 2023 Jaimie and guest co-host Tom dive into the complexities of known donor dynamics in queer parenting, featuring insights from guests Marea and Ray, midwives sharing their personal journeys. Explore the intricacies of donor selection, legal agreements, and family integration. Marea and Ray discuss their unique conception stories and how supportive community structures like midwifery can enhance the childbirth and postpartum experience. Discover how their shared

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51:33

Replay: Connecting Rainbows with Gena Jaffe

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2024/12/30

Replay Alert: Originally Aired 2020 This episode first aired in 2020, back when the show was called If These Ovaries Could Talk, co-hosted with Jaimie’s co-founder, Robin Hopkins. With the new changes coming to government, Gena Jaffe’s work with Connecting Rainbows is more important than ever.In this episode, Gena shares her journey using reciprocal IVF to create her family and how that experience inspired her to found Connecting Rainbows. Her organization helps LGBTQ folks navigate starting,

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65:00

BONUS- Holiday Chaos and Traditions With The DNR Show

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2024/12/23

Join Derek and Romaine of The DNR Show for a festive bonus holiday episode featuring special guest Jaimie! 🎄✨ We’re diving into holiday traditions, family dynamics, and all the gay holiday cheer you could ask for 🙃🤪. From heartwarming memories to queer holiday vibes, this episode is perfect for anyone navigating modern family life or just looking to keep their holidays a little more fabulous.🏳️‍🌈Thanks to our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters.🏳️‍🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review

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58:24

Trans Parenting, Polyamory and Redefining Family...

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2024/12/16

Jaimie chats with Aiden, a trans dad, about embracing differences, self-discovery, and building his family—first as a solo parent and later in a polyamorous relationship. They dive into sperm donation with a known donor, IVF, pregnancy loss, and the importance of connection, community, and representation. Aiden also shares his dream of starting a podcast for trans parents.🏳️‍🌈Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank (use code loveislove), and our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters.🏳️‍🌈Interested in

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56:06

Exploring Queer Parenting and Gender Fluidity with Lamia

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2024/12/09

Jaimie welcomes Lamia to the to discuss zir journey of embracing gender fluidity and using Ze/Zem pronouns. They explore Lamia's experiences navigating parenthood as both a biological and non-biological parent within a queer and multi-ethnic context. Lamia shares personal stories, including the challenges and joys of raising children with known donors, the importance of energetic healing through acupuncture, and the impact of losing close relatives. This episode offers an intimate look into

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