In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, I’m joined by Lisa Schuman, founder of The Center for Family Building, therapist, and leading voice in donor conception and modern family building.

Lisa shares insight on emotional preparedness, talking to children about their conception story, genetic connection, epigenetics, and what truly creates a strong, healthy family — regardless of how it’s formed.

A thoughtful, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating fertility, donor conception, or alternative paths to parenthood.

Connect with Lisa:

@thecenterforfamilybuilding

www.familybuilding.net

In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, I’m joined by Amanda Hinton, founder of Sleepy Little Stars, sleep consultant and twin mum.

Amanda shares practical insight into children’s sleep, alongside her deeply personal journey of parenting through grief after losing her husband when her twins were just three. A compassionate conversation about sleep, survival, and resilience.

Connect with Amanda

www.sleepylittlestars.com

Shaun Greenaway from  "Knackered Knackers " joins Motherhood in Stereo as the podcast’s first male guest. He shares his journey through male infertility and testicular cancer, choosing sperm donation to build his family, and navigating fatherhood, identity, and vulnerability along the way.

An honest conversation about giving men space to speak and recognising that family building takes many forms.

Connect with Shaun:

@knackered_knackers

www.nexysfertility.com

In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, I’m joined by Keleigh, a twin mum sharing her honest and heartfelt journey through life with toddler twins.

We talk about the reality of raising two children at the same stage — the exhaustion, the joy, the overwhelm, and the moments that make it all worth it. From pregnancy and the early days to routines, identity shifts, and finding support, Keleigh offers a genuine look at what twin motherhood really feels like behind the scenes.

A warm, relatable conversation for anyone parenting twins, expecting multiples, or simply wanting to feel less alone.

Alisa joins Motherhood in Stereo to talk openly about infertility support and navigating IVF over 45. We discuss hope, boundaries, resilience, and finding support when others question your choices. An honest conversation for women on a later-in-life fertility journey.

Connect with Alisa:

@ivf_over_45

In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, I’m joined by Hayley King — donor-conceived advocate, community builder, and co-director of Paths to Parent Hub.

Hayley shares her perspective as a donor-conceived adult and opens up about identity, DNA discoveries, donor siblings, the fear some families have around using donors, and the importance of building real community around donor conception.

We also talk about how the conversation has shifted in recent years, what hopeful parents should know, and why support beyond immediate family matters so much — especially for those navigating fertility treatment or raising donor-conceived children.

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation shining a light on the human side of donor conception, told through a voice we don’t hear nearly enough.

Connect with Hayley

www.pathstoparenthub.com

@dcp_journey_2_rp

Sammie opens up about the emotions and questions that come with being donor-conceived — identity, belonging, family, and the impact of DNA discoveries.
Her honesty offers insight, understanding, and perspective on a topic many families face but rarely talk about.

Connect with Sammie

@donor_conceived_gal

In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, I’m joined by Katherine, a mum of three — a toddler nearly two and newborn twins just 16 weeks old.
We talk about surviving the early months, the exhaustion, the emotional load, and the beautiful moments that keep you going.

Katherine shares the reality behind the photos: sleep deprivation, reflux, juggling three little ones, finding support, and what helped her through the hardest days.
This is an honest conversation every mum of multiples will connect with.

So much of IVF happens behind closed lab doors — and today on Motherhood in Stereo, embryologist Emma opens that door for us.
We talk about what really happens to your eggs and embryos, why some cycles work and others don’t, and how embryologists balance science with compassion.

This conversation is honest, grounding, and full of the information I wish I had during my own fertility journey.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Leila Green — speaker, writer, and founder of the F** Mum Guilt* movement.
Leila is a triplet mum who conceived spontaneously after two miscarriages, and she’s made it her mission to help mothers release guilt and embrace the beautifully imperfect side of motherhood.
We talk about her journey from loss to triplet motherhood, the inspiration behind her TEDx talk, and how letting go of guilt can be one of the greatest gifts we give ourselves as mums.

Connect with Leila:

www.leilagreen.com

@tripped_up_mama