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96) "I WOULD NEVER BE A DAD IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM" | CANDY CRASH - IVFDADDIES
Candy Crash spent 25 years believing she was not allowed to want a family. Ten weeks ago, she became a dad.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parenthood Journey
01:16 The Emotional Growth of Becoming a Parent
03:21 Experiences as an Au Pair and Changing Perspectives
05:02 Support Systems in Same-Sex Parenting
09:31 Balancing Organization and Creativity in Parenting
13:38 Trusting Professionals in the Surrogacy Process
16:34 The Role of the Surrogate and Building Relationships
20:34 Navigating the Surrogacy Process
23:19 Patience and Emotional Challenges in Surrogacy
25:44 Public Life and Private Struggles
28:20 Positivity in the Face of Adversity
30:46 Education Through Visibility and Love
32:57 Conclusion and Hope for Future Parents
Candy Crash spent 25 years believing she was not allowed to want a family. Ten weeks ago, she became a dad.
One of Germany's biggest drag queens, a graphic designer, a YouTuber, and now a parent through surrogacy in the US, Candy joins Julio and Richard for one of the most honest conversations this podcast has ever had about what the surrogacy journey actually feels like from the inside.
Not the process. The feeling. The waiting. The grief of finding out one embryo took instead of two. The surrogate who was shy on the first call and offered to carry again before the baby was even born. The moment you realize the most important project of your life depends entirely on trusting people you have never met.
Candy also talks about going public on social media as a queer parent, why she fights hate with education instead of anger, and the messages she gets from strangers who watched her journey and quietly changed their minds.
If you have ever wondered whether a family like this is possible for someone like you, this episode is the answer.
Guest: Candy Crash, drag queen, content creator, Hollywood Mom podcast host, and new dad.Instagram: @thecandycrashPodcast: Hollywood Mom on Spotify
Keywords: surrogacy, gay dads, queer parenting, LGBTQ family, surrogacy journey, drag queen, intended parents, IVF, trust, visibility, queer family, same sex parents, surrogacy process, gay surrogacy, becoming a dad
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By Richard Westoby & Julio Gaggia
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Candy Crash spent 25 years believing she was not allowed to want a family. Ten weeks ago, she became a dad.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parenthood Journey
01:16 The Emotional Growth of Becoming a Parent
03:21 Experiences as an Au Pair and Changing Perspectives
05:02 Support Systems in Same-Sex Parenting
09:31 Balancing Organization and Creativity in Parenting
13:38 Trusting Professionals in the Surrogacy Process
16:34 The Role of the Surrogate and Building Relationships
20:34 Navigating the Surrogacy Process
23:19 Patience and Emotional Challenges in Surrogacy
25:44 Public Life and Private Struggles
28:20 Positivity in the Face of Adversity
30:46 Education Through Visibility and Love
32:57 Conclusion and Hope for Future Parents
Candy Crash spent 25 years believing she was not allowed to want a family. Ten weeks ago, she became a dad.
One of Germany's biggest drag queens, a graphic designer, a YouTuber, and now a parent through surrogacy in the US, Candy joins Julio and Richard for one of the most honest conversations this podcast has ever had about what the surrogacy journey actually feels like from the inside.
Not the process. The feeling. The waiting. The grief of finding out one embryo took instead of two. The surrogate who was shy on the first call and offered to carry again before the baby was even born. The moment you realize the most important project of your life depends entirely on trusting people you have never met.
Candy also talks about going public on social media as a queer parent, why she fights hate with education instead of anger, and the messages she gets from strangers who watched her journey and quietly changed their minds.
If you have ever wondered whether a family like this is possible for someone like you, this episode is the answer.
Guest: Candy Crash, drag queen, content creator, Hollywood Mom podcast host, and new dad.Instagram: @thecandycrashPodcast: Hollywood Mom on Spotify
Keywords: surrogacy, gay dads, queer parenting, LGBTQ family, surrogacy journey, drag queen, intended parents, IVF, trust, visibility, queer family, same sex parents, surrogacy process, gay surrogacy, becoming a dad