The Queer Family Podcast

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  • The show all about family; but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate, while confirming that we're just like other parents, trying not to yell at our kids when they still haven't put their shoes on and we're 25 minutes late for school. The end result is a compelling podcast that amusingly explores the age-old question: what's it like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for the straights?
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  • The Donor Mix-Up That Made A Family

    The Donor Mix-Up That Made A Family
    Apr 21 2025
    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 parenthood, the nuanced choice between known and anonymous sperm donors, and how a simple donor mix-up led to a deeper understanding of what really makes a family. With humor, heart, and radical honesty, Kim and Katie show us the power of queer intentionality, the importance of early and open conversations with their daughter, and the legal logistics we all have to consider—especially now.Through all the twists and turns, their story is a beautiful reminder: queer families are built with love, purpose, and a whole lot of intention.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code LOVEISLOVE at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈Check out Everywhere is Queer! IOS l Android🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysFrom foster certification to home ICI: A uniquely intentional family-building journeyThe donor mix-up that became a story for the agesNavigating miscarriage, grief, and queer resilienceThe non-bio parent perspective and bonding fearsChoosing an anonymous donor—and rethinking it years laterLegal protections, second-parent adoption, and estate planningTalking to their daughter about donor conception, early and often📍 Bonus: The sperm vial was thawed under a boob. Yes, really.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Kim and Katie are a married lesbian couple raising their 7-year-old daughter in a predominantly straight suburb outside of Philadelphia. After facing unexpected hurdles—including a pregnancy loss, a donor switch, and the legal logistics of queer parenting—they’re now parenting with joy, honesty, and visibility. Their story is a testament to the power of love, intention, and community.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedCalifornia Cryobank – Use code: LOVEISLOVEZach’s Safari by Vanessa Brantley-Newton (children’s book about donor conception)🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Known Donor, Known Love: Kait, Sophie & Oliver’s Story

    Known Donor, Known Love: Kait, Sophie & Oliver’s Story
    Apr 14 2025
    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 creating legal contracts and sharing meals during donation week, their story is bursting with intention, humor, and a deep sense of abundance. They’re redefining what family can look like—and we’re lucky to listen in.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code LOVEISLOVE at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈Check out Everywhere is Queer! IOS l Android🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysChoosing a known donor over a sperm bankMedical complexities & the fibroid factorNavigating clinics as a queer trioLegal agreements, counseling, and the emotional labor of baby-makingThe beauty (and messiness) of chosen family📍 Bonus: Hear how they found joy, built connection, and created space for grandparents, even across donor lines.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Kait and Sophie are a married queer couple deep in the baby-making process, navigating everything from medical hurdles to donor contracts with heart, humor, and a whole lot of intention. Oliver is their longtime friend (and now known donor!) who offered to help grow their family in the most beautiful, chosen-family kind of way. Together, they’re showing us what queer family building can look like when it’s rooted in care, communication, and abundance.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedCalifornia Cryobank – Use code: LOVEISLOVEModern Families: Stories of Extraordinary Journeys to Kinship by Joshua GamsonAnd Baby Makes More: Known Donors, Queer Parents, and Our Unexpected Families edited by Susan Goldberg and Chloe Brushwood RoseLGBTQIA Family Law Attorneys: Mentioned law firms include Aaron Robinson and Tabitha Coe’s office specializing in queer family planning.d🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you? Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Building a Family with Reciprocal IVF (at the Same Time!)

    Building a Family with Reciprocal IVF (at the Same Time!)
    Apr 7 2025
    Two mamas. Two wombs. One donor. In this episode, Ana and Becky share their epic journey of building a family through simultaneous reciprocal IVF—yes, they were both pregnant at the same time. From pandemic sperm shortages to second-parent adoption logistics, this is a deeply lesbian, wildly honest, and beautifully queer tale of love, planning, and two babies born just five weeks apart.This is a story of planning, spreadsheets, love, and so much queer resilience. Also, sperm selfies. And silk pajamas. You don’t want to miss this one.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code LOVEISLOVE at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!Check out Everywhere is Queer! IOS l Android🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysWhy they chose reciprocal IVF—and why they did it at the same timeThe donor selection process (including that pandemic sperm shortage!)Their deeply lesbian love story, from U-Hauls to board booksLessons from the postpartum trenches (and why doulas and dog trainers were essential)Second-parent adoption x2—just to be safeAnd the beauty of watching your two toddlers snuggle up in the same bed at night🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Ana and Becky are a married couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area. They’re thoughtful, funny, spreadsheet-loving parents of two, passionate about intentional family building, queer visibility, and silk pajamas.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedCalifornia Cryobank – Use code: LOVEISLOVEGet you TQFP Merch here!🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our websitePhoto Credit: Lila Gray Photography🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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