Join Derek and Romaine of The DNR Show for a festive bonus holiday episode featuring special guest Jaimie! 🎄✨ We’re diving into holiday traditions, family dynamics, and all the gay holiday cheer you could ask for 🙃🤪. From heartwarming memories to queer holiday vibes, this episode is perfect for anyone navigating modern family life or just looking to keep their holidays a little more fabulous. 🏳️🌈 Thanks to our Patreon supporters. 🏳️🌈 If you like the episode , make sure to leave us...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Jaimie chats with Aiden, a trans dad, about embracing differences, self-discovery, and building his family—first as a solo parent and later in a polyamorous relationship. They dive into sperm donation with a known donor, IVF, pregnancy loss, and the importance of connection, community, and representation. Aiden also shares his dream of starting a podcast for trans parents. 🏳️🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank (use code loveislove), and our Patreon supporters. 🏳️🌈 Interested ...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min•Season 17Ep. 20
Jaimie welcomes Lamia to the to discuss zir journey of embracing gender fluidity and using Ze/Zem pronouns. They explore Lamia's experiences navigating parenthood as both a biological and non-biological parent within a queer and multi-ethnic context. Lamia shares personal stories, including the challenges and joys of raising children with known donors, the importance of energetic healing through acupuncture, and the impact of losing close relatives. This episode offers an intimate look into quee...
Dec 09, 2024•56 min•Season 17Ep. 19
Katie tells Jaimie about how she went from not wanting kids to ending up with 10 of them. As a queer mom who built her family through fostering and adoption, Katie shares her journey of embracing a queer identity while married to a man, and navigating the unique challenges of parenting a big family. Together, they dive into themes of love, chosen family, and the deep connections that come with fostering and adoption. Katie also talks about her work with Camp Quest, a summer camp dedicated to cri...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 17Ep. 18
Jaimie revisits her birth story, originally shared on the podcast when it was called "If These Ovaries Could Talk." Celebrating over seven years of normalizing LGBTQIA family narratives, Jamie reflects on how her expectations of an idyllic birth experience were upended, a metaphor she connects to the current socio-political climate and the Thanksgiving week. After years of unexplained infertility, Jaimie finally got pregnant. One would think that would mean she was due an easy birth. But one wou...
Nov 25, 2024•51 min•Season 17Ep. 17
Megan and Greyson join Jaimie to talk about their journey to parenthood. They discuss using a known donor, at-home insemination with a Frida Fertility kit, and navigating family planning as an LGBTQIA couple in Florida’s challenging political climate. Megan highlights disability representation in parenting, while Grayson shares stories of his transition and military service, offering a powerful narrative of love, resilience, and identity. 🏳️🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank (use cod...
Nov 18, 2024•58 min•Season 17Ep. 16
Join Jaimie for an inspiring episode with Aspen and Eren, exploring LGBTQIA+ family dynamics, gender identity, and inclusive parenting. Aspen shares their journey from wanting to parent solo to finding love with Eren and choosing a known donor. Eren discusses their non-binary identity and the challenges of authentic, supportive parenting in a society slow to embrace fluidity. This episode highlights resilience, love, and the importance of representation for LGBTQIA+ families and future generatio...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Jaimie and guest S. Bear Bergman delve into love, family, and LGBTQIA identity against the backdrop of the 2024 political climate. Bear shares his journey from coming out at 15 to 35+ years of activism and parenting as a queer, trans parent. He opens up about the joys and challenges of inclusive parenting, co-parenting with a known donor, and living progressive values. Bear also introduces his new book, Special Topics in Being a Parent , packed with insights for inclusive parenting. Tune in for ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 17Ep. 14
Join host Jaimie as she talks with Alicia and Emily, a queer couple who left a conservative Christian university in Texas for a new life in Scotland. They reflect on the challenges they faced with family acceptance and the struggles of growing up in restrictive environments. In Scotland, they’ve found a supportive healthcare system that has made reciprocal IVF not only affordable but also accessible, transforming their parenthood journey. Against the current socio-political climate in the U.S., ...
Oct 28, 2024•56 min•Season 17Ep. 13
Jaimie welcomes Nico Lang, creator of Queer News Daily and author of "American Teenager." With the 2024 presidential election looming, they explore the complexities of trans youth experiences and the crucial role of supportive families in today's challenging socio-political climate. Nico shares insights from their book, highlighting the diverse lives of trans kids across the U.S., and emphasizes the importance of representation and advocacy. With personal reflections and shared stories, this epi...
Oct 21, 2024•49 min•Season 17Ep. 12
Part of the mini-series following Nicole and Shannon’s journey to parenthood, Jaimie and the couple chat with Angela Rastagar from Sunfish about the financial challenges queer families face. They explore the costs of sperm donation, egg donation, IVF, and surrogacy. Listeners are introduced to the resources and support Sunfish provides, including grants, a loan marketplace, and a unique IVF success program, all aimed at facilitating a smoother journey to parenthood. 🏳️🌈 Thanks to our Patre...
Oct 14, 2024•44 min
Nicole and Shannon continue their journey to parenthood with Jaimie as they explore the known donor route with Danielle from Seed Scout. Danielle shares her personal story and the motivation behind her agency, which provides ethical family-building options for LGBTQIA families. Together, they discuss the benefits and complexities of known versus anonymous donors, including ethical concerns, medical history updates, and donor relationships. Key topics include transparency, ethical considerations ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 17Ep. 10
In the third episode of the series, Nicole and Shannon Want a Baby, or Do They? , Jaimie, Nicole, and Shannon dive into the world of donor conception with Sydney Sharon, an expert from California Cryobank. With 45 years of experience in the fertility industry, California Cryobank is known for its strong support of LGBTQIA+ families. Sydney discusses the advantages of using a large sperm bank, including their extensive donor catalog, stringent screening processes, and comprehensive support servic...
Sep 30, 2024•59 min•Season 17Ep. 9
In the second episode of the series, "Nicole and Shannon Want a Baby, or Do They?," Jaimie, Nicole, and Shannon sit down with Becky Fawcett, founder of HelpUsAdopt.org, a nonprofit offering financial grants to help families cover adoption costs. Becky shares her personal adoption journey, the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ families, and the vital role of both financial and emotional support. They discuss the costs of adoption, foster-to-adopt options, and the collaboration between adoption ...
Sep 23, 2024•49 min•Season 17Ep. 8
Jaimie sits down with her assistant Nicole and her wife Shannon. Despite Nicole having worked on this podcast about queer families for over two years, they still haven’t decided if they want to have kids. As they weigh the pros and cons, the conversation covers the unique challenges queer couples face when it comes to starting a family—especially when you have two uteruses and no sperm. Jaimie offers her personal insights on parenthood, and the discussion marks the start of a mini-series that wi...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min•Season 17Ep. 7
Leland and Bonnie share their journey through identity, gender, and family. Leland, identifying as Two-Spirit, discusses Native American gender roles and their impactful transition story. Bonnie recalls navigating her identity from the '70s to a polyamorous marriage and raising a son. Together, they recount their creation of a trailblazing trans/non-binary surgical recovery center, a yearly educational BDSM conference, and delve into their latest project, the Beyond Gender conference, aimed at f...
Sep 09, 2024•58 min•Season 17Ep. 6
Ashlyn and Jessica, high school friends turned life partners from Houston, share their journey to parenthood. They discuss the challenges of coming out, choosing a sperm donor, and navigating fertility treatments. They delve into their mixed emotions as Ashlyn induces lactation to bond with their baby amid excitement and heteronormative societal pressures. With honesty and vulnerability, Ashlyn and Jessica offer a heartfelt glimpse into their struggles and triumphs as they prepare to welcome the...
Sep 02, 2024•53 min•Season 17Ep. 5
Ali and Megan open up to Jaimie about giving the gift of family to another queer couple through surrogacy. Ali was a recently divorced mother of two when she swiped right for Megan on Tinder. Their connection was instant, and soon, they found themselves blending their lives, navigating co-parenting with Ali's ex, and talking about carrying a baby for another family. Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of their relationship, the co-parenting experience, the emotional and logistical aspec...
Aug 26, 2024•54 min•Season 17Ep. 4
Jaimie sits down with Kelly Vincent, author of the YA series "Ugly, Uglier, and Ugliest," to discuss gender identity, representation, and the challenges faced by LGBTQIA individuals. Kelly shares personal experiences of growing up in Oklahoma, the impact of societal gender norms, and the journey to embracing an agender identity. The episode explores the importance of diverse stories in fostering understanding and normalization, with a focus on the current political climate and its effects on the...
Aug 19, 2024•48 min•Season 17Ep. 3
Jaimie chats with Damien Chambers, a gay dad through surrogacy, a known sperm and embryo donor, and founder of Surrogacy Agency, NewGen Families. They discuss the emotional and legal intricacies of surrogacy, sperm and embryo donation, and the creation of ethical surrogacy journeys. Get insights into Damien's experiences and learn about the importance of trust and support in the surrogacy process. For those on the queer family-building journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and infor...
Aug 12, 2024•53 min•Season 17Ep. 2
Tyler, a gay dad of three, shares his transformative journey from a strict Christian upbringing to living his truth as an "ex-hetero." Highlighting his struggle with faith, family, and coming out later in life, Tyler talks about the importance of self-love, parenting shifts, and building a resilient, chosen family. Jaimie and Tyler also delve into combating toxic masculinity and the ongoing political and social challenges facing LGBTQIA+ families. This episode offers an inspiring look at embraci...
Aug 05, 2024•51 min•Season 17Ep. 1
Jaimie is still on a short break with her family, but we thought you’d enjoy a hilarious interview with ally extraordinaire Michelle Buteau from 2019! Michelle Buteau talks about her six-year journey to parenthood. From a brain tumor to IUI to IVF to surrogacy to the work she did with Andy Cohen to legalize surrogacy in New York State. This episode originally aired when the podcast, co-hosted & co-founded by Robin Hopkins, was known as "If These Ovaries Could Talk." Enjoy this special throwb...
Jul 29, 2024•57 min
Jaimie’s still on a short break with her family, but we thought you’d enjoy Sarah Kate Ellis’s hilarious interview from 2019! Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD and Kristen Henderson, from Antigone Rising join us to talk about having a baby at the exact same time, why representation in media matters and that time Kristen's water broke. This episode originally aired when the podcast, co-hosted & co-founded by Robin Hopkins, was known as "If These Ovaries Could Talk." Enjoy this special throwback!...
Jul 22, 2024•56 min
While Jaimie takes a much-needed summer break with her family, we're bringing back Rosie O'Donnell's unfiltered interview from 2019. Hear about her trailblazing journey as an LGBTQ parent during a time when few Hollywood stars were out, her personal struggles, and what it’s like to be the target of Donald Trump’s wrath. This episode originally aired when the podcast, co-hosted & co-founded by Robin Hopkins, was known as "If These Ovaries Could Talk." Enjoy this special throwback! 🏳️🌈 If y...
Jul 15, 2024•46 min
The show all about family, but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, goes in-depth with weekly guests about their experiences as LGBTQIA+ parents. We explore how we build our families, delving into sperm and egg donor searches, fertility procedures like IUI/IVF/RIVF, surrogacy journeys, adoption and foster stories, donor sibling experiences, and more. In a world that seeks to strip away LGBTQ+ rights, this podcast refreshingly highlights, uplifts, and normalizes queer families. We let the world kn...
Jul 12, 2024•1 min
Jaimie concludes the second annual Pride Extravaganza with Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, discussing the organization’s efforts to combat misinformation and advocate for the LGBTQIA community. Together, they delve into current challenges, such as anti-trans sentiments infiltrating local school districts, and strategies for fostering understanding and inclusivity. Sarah highlights the importance of ongoing activism, voter engagement, and resilience in the quest for equality. Jaimie also details ...
Jul 01, 2024•36 min•Season 16Ep. 9
Jaimie welcomes the “gay grandmas” of “Canada’s Gayest Family,” Jan and Linda, to the show. They share their compelling journeys through decades of LGBTQ+ history, from living in secrecy to becoming advocates and icons within their community. Joined briefly by Linda's daughter, Karen, they discuss the significance of pride, evolving family dynamics, and the strides made for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Their conversation blends poignant memories with hopeful perspectives, highlighting resilience, activism,...
Jun 27, 2024•49 min•Season 16Ep. 8
Lauren and Amanda Brown are back! The interracial lesbian moms share updates on their family-building journey, including Lauren's recent decision to become a gestational surrogate for a two-dad family. They discuss their motivations for choosing surrogacy, the emotional highs and lows, and the intricacies of the process, including a detailed narrative of the screening process, embryo transfer, and matching with the intended parents, offering valuable insights for anyone considering or curious ab...
Jun 24, 2024•56 min•Season 16Ep. 7
Jaimie gets emotional welcoming Jaymes Black, CEO of Family Equality to the show. They highlight initiatives for supporting LGBTQIA families throughout the country. They also discuss the unsettling rise of anti-trans resolutions within New York’s District 2 CEC board where Jaimie’s kids attend school, and the resulting mobilization and activism. With personal anecdotes and actionable insights, this episode underscores the ongoing fight for equality and the challenges faced even in progressive ar...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Jaimie gives a warm welcome to Caitlyn and “Wanda”, the brains behind the hilarious TikTok account "2.ladies.and.2.babies." They chat about how they met, their coming out stories, picking a donor, and what it’s like for each of them to be both bio and non-bio moms to their kids. They also highlight the playful dynamic in their family, sharing their funny take on parenting and the joy of watching their kids embrace their beautiful family identity. The episode mixes in lots of laughs and real talk...
Jun 17, 2024•44 min•Season 16Ep. 5
