Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In celebration of Pride Month, our host Susan Taylor talks to FSC Parents Paul and Emilio. Paul and Emilio found Family Source Consultants all the way from Barcelona, Spain. They share their story of navigating the world of Third-Party Reproduction in America as a same-sex couple from overseas. Our host Susan knows them quite well, as she was personally their surrogate. Their son Joel recently turned 4 years old, and Paul and Emilio explain many of the decisions involved throughout their journey to grow their family.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Mark Trolice.

Dr. Trolice, is Director of Fertility at CARE: The IVF Center in Winter Park, Florida. He is past President of the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) and past Division Director of REI at Winnie Palmer Hospital, which is part of Orlando Health.

Dr. Trolice serves on committees for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology as well as the editorial advisory board of Ob.Gyn.News. In early 2019, he launched a podcast entitled The Fertility Health Podcast featuring discussions with national experts on pertinent infertility and reproductive medicine topics and his first book on the infertility journey was published by Harvard Common Press in early 2020.

Susan and Dr. Trolice discuss range of topics including maximizing your time on earth, his decision to become a Reproductive Endocrinologist, his own personal struggles with infertility, his chaotic home life, his singing career, the covid vaccine, and helpful hints for those struggling with starting their own family. 

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Said Daneshmand, or as we know him "Dr. D".

Dr. D is an internationally recognized fertility specialist at San Diego Fertility Center with extensive experience in providing third-party reproductive services. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in egg donation and surrogacy and is one of the main providers of third-party care in the United States. He completed his fellowship and residency at UCLA and is specialty board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology. Among his achievements, Dr. Daneshmand is the recipient of numerous awards including the Eileen Pike Medical School Valedictorian Award and the PCRS Fellowship and Practicing Physician Research Award. He has served as the President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (Iota Chapter) and is a member of the Decherney Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). Dr. Daneshmand speaks fluent French, Spanish, English, and Farsi.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to attorney Sharna Caceres. Sharna practices artificial reproduction technology law and provides counsel to private individuals, healthcare practitioners, and healthcare organizations on legal requirements and best practices for growing families. She is licensed to practice law in Texas, and she actively volunteers with organizations that develop youth and further local communities. 

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friends Ann and Keith Street. Having to overcome their own individual hardships, Ann and Keith were Intended Parents who added to their family with the help of a Surrogate. Battling Cancer and suffering a tragic loss, their Third-Party Reproduction journey is a testament to the human spirit and is both uplifting and inspiring.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast.  In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Denise Steele. Denise is an Assisted Reproductive Technology Escrow Consultant with Seed Trust. She is a market development expert whose personal experiences have afforded her a deep understanding of both technology and fertility processes. Denise and Susan talk about the importance of getting your finances in order before starting your Third Party Reproduction journey.

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Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast.  In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Dr. Melvin Thornton II.  Dr. Melvin H. Thornton II is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. He has been helping families in the Tri-state for over 18 years. Dr. Thornton completed his OB/GYN internship and residency as well as his Reproductive Medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. He received additional training in advanced reproductive surgery at The Cleveland Clinic before joining the faculty at Columbia University. In this episode we thought we would explore some of the medical aspects associated with the new Surrogacy statute in NY state.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast.  In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to our friend Phoebe Sadler about the recent change in Surrogacy laws in the state of New York.  Phoebe is an associate at the International Fertility Law Group.  She has a background in family law and has been practicing exclusively in the area of assisted reproduction technology (ART) law since 2018.  Phoebe will answer Susan’s questions surrounding the legalities of the Child Parent Security Act (CPSA) that went into effect on February 15th, 2021 in New York State.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast. In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to Ashley. Ashley is married and is a mother of 3 children of her own.  She has been a Surrogate twice and is just about to begin a sibling journey. This episode explores Ashley’s story in detail; touching on her discussion with her family to become a Surrogate, and juggling her own kids' hectic schedules while being a surrogate.

Welcome to the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast.  In this episode, our host Susan Taylor talks to Katherine Q.  Katherine is a mother of 3 children and finished her first surrogate journey in 2020.  She is currently matched to begin her second surrogacy journey.  This episode explores Katherine's story in detail discussing international surrogacy and carrying a surrogate child in a pandemic.