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The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

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The show all about family; but with gay! A hilarious and heartfelt dive into LGBTQ family life, parenting, and the challenges queer families face.

Hosted by queer mom Jaimie Kelton, The Queer Family Podcast brings you weekly interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests exploring how they made their families and how they navigate a world that wasn’t necessarily built for them.

The mission? To normalize, elevate, and celebrate queer family life—while proving we’re just like other parents... trying (and often failing) not to lose it when our kid still isn’t wearing shoes and we’re 25 minutes late.

Through laughter, honesty, and representation, this show tackles inclusive parenting, family-building journeys, and the age-old question: What’s it really like to raise a family as an LGBTQ person in a world built for the straights?

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  • Queer Family Life, IVF & LGBTQ+ Parenting—And Why It All Feels So Hard Right Now

    Queer Family Life, IVF & LGBTQ+ Parenting—And Why It All Feels So Hard Right Now
    Apr 13 2026
    Robin Maril—law professor, former Human Rights Campaign attorney, and host of A Queer Guide to Saving Democracy—joins us for a conversation that starts with queer family life and IVF… and expands into what’s happening in the U.S. right now.We talk about LGBTQ+ families, donor conception, and parenting in the LGBTQ+ community—plus the real LGBTQ+ family challenges that come with raising kids in today’s political climate.This is one of those gay podcast stories that holds both the deeply personal and the very real.Biggest Takeaway? Raise good kids. Stay engaged. Be a Care Bear.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysQueer family building is complex—and every path (IVF, donor conception, etc.) comes with real decisions and emotionsNon-bio parenting doesn’t mean a weaker bond—connection is built through showing up every dayTalking to kids about their origin story early and honestly makes it feel normal, not scaryIVF is intense—physically, emotionally, and mentally (and we don’t talk about that enough)What’s happening politically right now is not business as usual—and it’s okay to name thatYou don’t need to be a policy expert to understand what’s going on or to care about itStaying engaged can look like small, everyday actions—not just big, loud onesCommunity care and showing up for each other matter more than everRaising kind, confident, informed kids is a radical act right nowWe’ve navigated hard things before as queer families—and we know how to keep going🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s)Robin Maril is a law professor, former Human Rights Campaign attorney, and host of A Queer Guide to Saving Democracy. She lives in Portland with her wife and their two kids and has spent her career working on LGBTQ+ rights and policy.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsorsBe Parent Surrogacy Be Parent oversees the creation of family through surrogacy and IVF, from the very beginning, extending support even well after birth. Mention The Queer Family Podcast to receive $2000 of your treatment! 🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedRobin’s website: https://queerguidetodemocracy.com/🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content🏳️‍🌈 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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code QUEERFAM for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • A Very Real Family Update

    A Very Real Family Update
    Apr 6 2026

    This week’s episode is a little different—and very real.

    When a scheduled guest wasn’t ready to share their story, Jaimie and her wife Anne stepped in for an impromptu, unfiltered check-in on their own lives. Recorded in the middle of family chaos (kids awake past bedtime, dog whining, one shared mic…), this episode is exactly what queer family life actually looks like behind the scenes.

    They open up about Anne’s breast cancer journey—from diagnosis in December 2024 through chemo, surgery, radiation, and ongoing targeted treatment—and where things stand now: finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

    It’s honest, messy, funny, and full of love—the kind of conversation that reminds you you’re not alone in the hard stuff.

    🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

    • Anne’s cancer journey and what the last year+ has really been like
    • “Honey badger” energy vs. what chemo actually does to a body
    • What targeted treatment is—and why they’re still in it
    • Seeing the light at the end of a very long road
    • Marking milestones (even imperfect ones)

    🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors

    Be Parent Surrogacy Be Parent oversees the creation of family through surrogacy and IVF, from the very beginning, extending support even well after birth. Mention The Queer Family Podcast to receive $2000 of your treatment!


    🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com


    🎧 Loved this episode?

    Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!

    OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:

    🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content

    🏳️‍🌈 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!



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code QUEERFAM for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Foster to Adopt as a Gay Dad: Jameel Mayers’ Path to Parenthood

    Foster to Adopt as a Gay Dad: Jameel Mayers’ Path to Parenthood
    Mar 30 2026
    Jaimie sits down with fellow podcaster Jameel Mayers, host of Fathernetics, to talk about his journey to fatherhood through the foster-to-adopt system.Jameel shares the emotional realities of fostering, the challenges of navigating agencies as a queer couple, and the moment they met their son, Jacob, who would eventually become their forever child. Together, they explore the complexities of trauma-informed parenting, open communication, and raising kids with confidence and self-awareness.The conversation also dives into how queer parents challenge societal norms, why representation matters, and how intentional parenting can shape the next generation.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysFoster care is deeply rewarding—but emotionally complex and unpredictableReunification is always the goal, even when it’s hard for foster parentsTrauma-informed parenting requires patience, education, and self-reflectionKids don’t need secrecy—they need honesty and age-appropriate truthQueer families often model intentional parenting in powerful waysRepresentation and conversation help normalize all family structuresParenting is less about control—and more about understanding🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s) Jameel Mayers is the host of Fathernetics, a podcast exploring fatherhood through real, honest conversations with dads from all walks of life. Through his platform, he highlights diverse parenting journeys—including adoption, surrogacy, and fostering—while building community and connection among intentional parents.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors Be Parent Surrogacy Be Parent oversees the creation of family through surrogacy and IVF, from the very beginning, extending support even well after birth. Mention The Queer Family Podcast to receive $2000 of your treatment! 🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedFathernetics🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content🏳️‍🌈 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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code QUEERFAM for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 h

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