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Queer mom chats with queer guests about their families, but with gay...

Jaimie Kelton humorously explores the age-old question: What's it like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for the straights?

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 Queer Family Podcast knows that sharing LGBTQ family stories is a vital way for LGBTQ folks to find community, information, and support, and for the wider world to learn about how we are both the same as and different from other families."

 

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“As a gay mom who's been out in Hollywood for a long time, I know how much representation matters to all the queer families out there. This show gives us a chance to tell our stories with love, honesty, and humor. I started creating my family when coming out could ruin your career in show business. Things have changed a lot since then, but we've still got a long way to go. That's why shows like The Queer Family Podcast are so important. When Jaimie interviewed me about my family in 2019, I told her, "keep on telling these stories"—and she's done just that. I can’t wait to see how the new show takes our queer families’ story to the next level and a bigger audience!"

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The Queer Family Podcast l S18 EP12 l Known Donor, Known Love: Kait, Sophie & Oliver’s Story
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The Queer Family Podcast l S18 EP12 l Known Donor, Known Love: Kait, Sophie & Oliver’s Story

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 California Cryobank - use code loveislove (https://www.cryobank.com/), and our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters. Check out Everywhere is Queer! IOS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.everywhereisqueer.app&hl=en&pli=1 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.everywhereisqueer.app&hl=en&pli=1 🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠ thequeerfamilypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈  * Choosing a known donor over a sperm bank * Medical complexities & the fibroid factor * Navigating clinics as a queer trio * Legal agreements, counseling, and the emotional labor of baby-making * The 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 mentioned in the episode:  * California Cryobank – Use code: LOVEISLOVE * Get you TQFP Merch here: https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/ 🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! 🏳️‍🌈 - Email: thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast - Website: https://www.thequeerfamilypodcast.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovariestalk/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhon0J_IfFovDUAzS9v2WQ 🏳️‍🌈Order the #ITOCT book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-these-ovaries-could-talk-the-things-we-ve-learned-about-making-an-lgbtq-family-jaimie-kelton/14848704?ean=9780999294390&next=t🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈Buy our merch here🏳️‍🌈 https://queerfampodmerchstore.dashery.com/ 🏳️‍🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈Theme song: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈Logo art: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍⚧️Timestamp Summary 0:00 Intentional Queer Family Making with Known Donors 3:50 Planning and Saving for Baby Making Journeys 4:45 Finding Joy Amidst a Cancer Journey 6:29 Exploring Family Building with a Known Donor 8:48 College Friendships, Queer Relationships, and Memorable First Impressions 11:57 Queer Family Planning and Overcoming Medical Challenges 18:58 The Surreal Search for the Superhuman Donor 20:10 Choosing a Known Sperm Donor and Navigating Family Dynamics 28:16 Exploring Donor Options with California Cryobank 29:15 Intentional Parenting and Navigating Known Donor Relationships 33:42 Building a Family Through Love, Friendship, and Abundance 40:13 Navigating Fertility Clinics and Advocacy for Known Donor Insemination 45:21 Navigating Legal and Family Planning for Queer Families 49:10 Strategic Financial Planning for Building a Family 51:50 Supporting Queer Families Through Podcasting and Sponsorship The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. While we chat with amazing organizations, The Queer Family Podcast isn’t responsible for any decisions or actions taken by listeners based on the content of the show. Always consult with a trusted professional for your specific situation!

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