What happens when you trust your intuition — even when the world tells you not to?

In this powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode of Create a Happy Family, you’ll hear the extraordinary journey of Caroline, an intended mother whose gut instinct led to a life-saving breast cancer diagnosis, and Janna, the surrogate whose intuition during postpartum complications saved her from a stroke.

Together, their courage and advocacy not only preserved their lives — it built a family. From Caroline’s devastating diagnosis that shifted her family building plans, to Janna’s decision to say “yes” to surrogacy and the joyful delivery set to The Lion King soundtrack, their journey is about advocacy, resilience, and the bond that built a family.

Whether you’re exploring surrogacy, navigating how to grow your family, or seeking hope during breast cancer treatment, this episode will inspire you to advocate for yourself, lean into intuition, and believe in the beauty of Plan B.

✨ Key Takeaways

Trusting your body can save your life. Caroline and Janna’s stories show the importance of listening to intuition, even when medical professionals dismiss your concerns.

Plan B can be beautiful. Surrogacy wasn’t Caroline’s first choice, but it became the path to her miracle baby — and lifelong bonds with Janna’s family.

Advocacy is everything. From pushing for second opinions to demanding the right fertility care, their story highlights why self-advocacy is critical for health and family building.

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