Building your family

By Lisa Schuman

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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets. We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family. For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. And follow us on social.// Monthly email: https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Watch the podcast on YouTube http://bit.ly/3E49Z1k Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/

Episode Date
The Myth Of Donor Family Limits: What Parents Really Need To Know
Dec 07, 2025
When IVF Stops Working & It’s Time For Donor Eggs (With Dr. Moomjy)
Nov 30, 2025
Luteal Phase Defect & Progesterone: When It Matters, When It Doesn’t | Dr Parry Explains The Research
Nov 23, 2025
Evidence‑Based Intimacy and Sperm Health When You’re TTC | Dr. Rena Malik
Nov 16, 2025
Surrogacy Contracts: Alignment vs. Agreement (Testing & Termination)
Nov 09, 2025
Intuitive Eating & Fertility: What Actually Helps (Dietitian Explains) | Sam Previte
Nov 02, 2025
Donor Embryos: Is It Still My Baby? (Patient Story) | Lauren Tassi
Oct 26, 2025
Fertility Myths vs Facts: What To Trust Online (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Lowell Ku
Oct 19, 2025
Exercise & Fertility: Keep Training — When To Pause (Doctor + Athlete) | Dr. Sheeva Talebian
Oct 12, 2025
Endometriosis: What Actually Works (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Jessica Ryniec
Oct 05, 2025
Genetic Testing: Myths Busted (What Helps vs Hurts) | Doctor + Geneticist
Sep 28, 2025
Genetic Screening 101: How To Reduce Risk Before Pregnancy (Doctor + Geneticist)
Sep 21, 2025
PCOS: What I Do Myself (Doctor + Patient) | Dr. Roohi Jelani
Sep 14, 2025
PCOS: Real Patient Journey + What Actually Helps | Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson
Sep 07, 2025
PCOS Fertility: What Really Works (Evidence‑Based) | Dr. Kristen Cain
Aug 31, 2025
Donor Conception & Donor Eggs | Emily Patel (Hopeful Mama Foundation)
Aug 24, 2025
Streamlining IVF: Affordable Fertility Treatment Without Compromising Success
Aug 17, 2025
Latest IVF Technologies & Behind-the-Scenes Fertility Decisions
Aug 10, 2025
Thinking About Being a Single Mom by Choice? Here's What You Need to Know
Aug 03, 2025
What Is It Like to Be a Surrogate? A Surrogate & Egg Donor Shares Her Story
Jul 27, 2025
How to Improve Fertility: Dr. Natalie Crawford’s Formula for Reproductive Health
Jul 20, 2025
Fertility & Lifestyle: What Science Says About Diet, Exercise, and Reproductive Health
Jul 13, 2025
Helping Donor-Conceived Children Thrive – Advice from a Top Researcher
Jul 06, 2025
IVF Facts You Need to Know | With Dr. Richard Paulson, World-Renowned Fertility Expert
Jun 29, 2025
Building LGBTQ+ Families with Love & Laughter | Jere Chang (@MsChangGifted) on Donor Conception & Pride
Jun 22, 2025
Surrogacy, Donor Conception & Queer Fertility Advice with Dr. Julian Escobar
Jun 15, 2025
IVF Daddies: Gay Dads on Surrogacy, Step-Parenting & Pride | LGBTQ+ Family Building
Jun 08, 2025
Two Dads, One Dream: Jove & Kyle’s Journey to Fatherhood
Jun 01, 2025
Surrogacy Advice from a Leading Specialist | Twin Pregnancies, Screening, BMI & More
May 25, 2025
The Hidden Formula Behind Your Family-Building Choices One simple mindset shift that can change how you approach donor conception and life
May 18, 2025
The REAL Keys to Fertility Success | Dr. Eric Widra on IVF, Success Rates & Lab Quality
May 11, 2025
What Happens When You Meet Your Donor and Siblings as an Adult? | Freya Lyon's Donor Conception Story
May 04, 2025
Surrogacy, Love & LGBTQ+ Parenthood: How Two Dads Built Their Family
Apr 27, 2025
Dr. Danielle Lane on Equity, Inclusion & Improving Fertility Outcomes
Apr 20, 2025
Donor-Conceived Half Sisters Reunited by DNA
Apr 13, 2025
When Medicine Meets Empathy: Patient Autonomy in Fertility Care
Apr 06, 2025
Donor Conception Is Her World: Kate Davies on Family & Identity
Mar 30, 2025
Choosing Donor Conception: Expert Insights & Personal Journey with Dr. Melnick
Mar 23, 2025
Two Dads, One Dream: Jeff Levin’s Surrogacy & Egg Donation Journey
Mar 16, 2025
Fertility & Stress: How Eastern Medicine Can Help with Dr. Susan Fox
Mar 09, 2025
How Fertility Clinics Screen Egg Donors | Ethics & Process
Mar 02, 2025
Sperm Health & Testing: What You Need to Know | Dr. Justine Witzke
Feb 23, 2025
Fertility and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Feb 16, 2025
Keeping Love Alive: Sex & Intimacy in Family Building w/ Dr. Elizabeth Grill
Feb 09, 2025
Fertility & Health: What Really Works with Dr. Camille Hammond
Feb 02, 2025
Fertility & Solo Parenting: Trisha Cornwell on Thriving as a Single Mom
Jan 26, 2025
Understanding Fertility Ethics: Why ASRM’s Guidelines Matter with Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg
Jan 19, 2025
Alease the Embryologist: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatment & Advocacy
Jan 12, 2025
The First IVF Baby in the US: Elizabeth Carr's Story of Hope, Fertility, and Diminishing Shame
Jan 05, 2025
The best tips from our guests in 2024
Dec 29, 2024
An Actress's Inspiring Fertility Journey: Freezing Eggs, Embracing Hope
Dec 22, 2024
Fertility, IVF, & IUI Insights | Male Infertility Explained by Dr. Justin Houman
Dec 15, 2024
Overcoming Fertility Challenges with Jay Palumbo | Tips & Advocacy
Dec 08, 2024
Parent Like a Pediatrician: Insights from Dr. Rebeckah Diamond on Parenting After Fertility Treatment
Dec 01, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to IVF, Genetic Testing, and Crafting a Fertility Plan
Nov 24, 2024
Shame-Free Parenting: Breaking Free from Guilt and Self-Doubt
Nov 17, 2024
A social media influencer tells his happy story of having 40 donor siblings
Nov 10, 2024
Embracing the Unexpected: A Journey to Single Motherhood
Nov 03, 2024
MOM Shares Her Donor Egg Journey to Help Others!
Oct 27, 2024
Inside Donor Conception: New Insights from Research with Leah Gilman
Oct 20, 2024
NYC Gay Dad's Inspiring Journey to His Family and The White House
Oct 13, 2024
IVF and Loss: Finding Resilience on the Journey to Motherhood
Oct 06, 2024
Finding Calm: How Yoga Supports Emotional Wellness in Fertility Treatment
Sep 29, 2024
Fall Goal Setting: Take Control of Your Fertility Journey
Sep 22, 2024
Fertility & Pregnancy for Queer Parents | Marea Goodman on LGBTQ+ Family Building
Sep 15, 2024
Why This Fashion Model is Advocating for Dads
Sep 08, 2024
Breaking Down PCOS and more: Expert Insights on Reproductive Health with Dr. Chen
Sep 01, 2024
Country Star's Emotional Infertility Battle: A Journey of Hope & Healing
Aug 25, 2024
Former Secret Service agent protects the Pope but struggles to become a gay dad
Aug 18, 2024
ASRM president, Dr. Amato gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fertility
Aug 11, 2024
From Heartache to Happiness: A Journey with Male Factor Infertility and Sperm
Aug 04, 2024
Learn the facts about stress and infertility with America's top researcher
Jul 28, 2024
Author talks about visibility, books and road to fatherhood
Jul 21, 2024
A long infertility journey to a dream family
Jul 14, 2024
A fertility story about love and resillence
Jul 07, 2024
What you need to know about lesbian family building
Jun 30, 2024
Wisdom from the Sharon Moms
Jun 23, 2024
The top ten fertility and donor conception questions answered
Jun 16, 2024
LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts for Equality and Acceptance
Jun 09, 2024
Two queer couples unite to have a baby
Jun 02, 2024
Essentials for the at-home insemination success
May 26, 2024
Surrogacy and more with Dr. Gago
May 19, 2024
How to manage the fertility roller-coaster as a team
May 12, 2024
IVF doctor shares strategies to help patients
May 05, 2024
Choosing Single Motherhood
Apr 28, 2024
Protect your family building freedom with RESOLVE
Apr 21, 2024
Open Egg Donor Pioneer
Apr 14, 2024
How Colton Underwood turned his life around and couldn't be happier
Apr 07, 2024
Getting pregnant over 40 is what these doctors specialize in
Mar 31, 2024
Disclosing to donor-conceived children can be difficult
Mar 24, 2024
Fertility myths busted with Dr. Lora Shahine
Mar 17, 2024
Single motherhood can be great
Mar 10, 2024
Podcast host shares conception and parenting advice
Mar 03, 2024
3 Tips To Manage Stress During Fertility Treatment
Feb 25, 2024
Gay Dad To Be Finds Family
Feb 18, 2024
Oprah’s choice filmmaker shares insights
Feb 11, 2024
Surrogacy part 2: What you need to know about the legal and practical aspects of the process.
Feb 04, 2024
Surogacy Part 1: How to have a good relationship
Jan 28, 2024
Good Egg filmmaker finds purpose
Jan 21, 2024
Today Show Chloe Melas fertility journey
Jan 14, 2024
Tara Lipinski shares her heart and her story
Jan 07, 2024
Secrecy vs Privacy
Dec 31, 2023
Donor conceived advocate shares problems and solutions
Dec 24, 2023
Nutrition and Acupuncture: how to support a pregnancy
Dec 17, 2023
Camille Guaty’s fertility journey part 2
Dec 10, 2023
Camille Guaty’s fertility journey
Dec 03, 2023
Cultural and racial obstacles
Nov 26, 2023
She loves being an open donor
Nov 19, 2023
The Guide to Donor Conception
Nov 14, 2023
Stress reduction techniques for family building
Nov 12, 2023
I was a single mom by choice
Nov 05, 2023
Genetic counselor helps you be your own advocate
Oct 29, 2023
A close look into donor screening before testing
Oct 22, 2023
Embryo donor and embryo donation advocate shares her story
Oct 15, 2023
The Importance of Psychological Screening
Oct 08, 2023
Hurt and healing with the Donor Conceived Queen
Oct 01, 2023
Ms. England and egg donor
Sep 24, 2023
Donor Conceived Person feels great about her family and discovery
Sep 17, 2023
Dr. Brauer helps patients by starting with the end in mind.
Sep 10, 2023
Choosing your donor, or are you fighting reality?
Sep 03, 2023
LGBTQIA+ and international law expert shares legal and personal insights
Aug 27, 2023
Happy Donor Conceived Child Shares Her Story
Aug 20, 2023
The Two Mom Browns work everything out together
Aug 13, 2023
Insightful research about donor sibling relationships with Rosanna Hertz
Aug 06, 2023
LGBTQIA+ Resource Pioneer: Mombian.
Jul 30, 2023
Lower cost , successful treatment from the Fertility Fairy Godmother
Jul 23, 2023
Understanding how the lab works with Dr. Go
Jul 16, 2023
Listen to your gut with Jarret Zafran
Jul 09, 2023
Dr. Forman talks about genetic decision making
Jul 02, 2023
Lesbian family building-twice
Jun 25, 2023
Legal and practical essentials with Vicki Ferrara
Jun 18, 2023
IVF 101 for everyone with Dr. Leondires
Jun 17, 2023
Stacey Stevenson Family Equality CEO
Jun 11, 2023
Broadway Husbands are now Broadway Dads.
Jun 04, 2023
Donor Decision Making with Dr. Fred Licciardi
May 28, 2023
Are you legally a donor or parent with Alexis Cirel
May 21, 2023
Melissa Lindsey Donor Conceived Community Founder
May 14, 2023
Beginning your donor conception story
May 13, 2023
Dr. Rodgers shares donor advice
May 07, 2023
Gail Sexton Anderson The Donor Concierge
Apr 30, 2023
NIAW Barb Collura
Apr 26, 2023
Elizabeth Grill NIAW RESOLVE Chair
Apr 23, 2023
Kiara Rae Schuh, DCP, Author, Modern Thinker.
Apr 16, 2023
Embryo Donation with Moxi
Apr 09, 2023
John Kurtz Expert in Psych Testing
Apr 02, 2023
Melissa Brisman Reproductive Law Maven
Mar 26, 2023
Eric and Art podcast... Two Dads On The Same Page.
Mar 19, 2023
Modamily, donor matchmaking service
Mar 13, 2023
Jane Mattes the founder of Single Mothers by Choice shares her wisdom
Mar 06, 2023
Jaimie Kelton: Queer Family Podcast host, mom and infertility patient.
Feb 27, 2023
Elana Frank And The Jewish Fertility Foundation
Feb 20, 2023
Michael Greene: Psychologist, Sperm Donor, And Adoptive Parent
Feb 12, 2023
Dani_Respsch: Not Using My Genetics Hurt…At First
Feb 09, 2023
Two Sides Of Donor Conception: A DCP And RP Shares Her Wisdom
Feb 09, 2023
Wendy Kramer: The Donor Sibling Connector
Feb 09, 2023