Proud Conception Podcast
By Rachael Gresson
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Episodes: 20
Description
Welcome to Proud Conception, a podcast that explores the diverse parenthood journeys of LGBTQ+ families in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Each episode dives into real stories of parenthood, focusing on the lived experiences of queer parents as they navigate the path to building their families. Keep listening for the expert interviews where we hear from the people supporting these paths to parenthood.
This podcast is about giving voice to the many ways LGBTQ+ families come to be and creating a world where our little ones feel seen, safe, and proud. Thanks for being here!
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Expert Stewart Dalley: The legal landscape of queer family building in Aotearoa
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Amy and Rochelle: Two mums, known donor, IVF, public funding, co-feeding & advocating for the rainbow families coming up behind them
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Rose: Two mums, known donor, at-home insemination, mental health, coming off medication & raising teens in a queer whānau
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Kate: All things traditional surrogacy and being a proud, vocal support person
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Claire: Two mums, unknown clinic donor sperm, IUI, co-feeding, and navigating queer parenthood with conviction
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Expert Andy Leggat: Counselling queer folks using donated sperm, eggs or surrogacy to grow their families
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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John: Two dads, familial egg donor, gestational surrogacy, congenital heart defect and navigating early parenthood without full legal rights
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Emily: An egg donor's perspective
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Olivia: Two mums, unknown clinic donor, IUI, cultural connection, and pivoting through false starts
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Expert Dr. Olivia Stuart: Queer family building using a fertility clinic, a primer
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Oli: Solo, non-binary birthing parent, clinic and known donor, IUI, IVF and at-home insemination, infertility, & gender transition amidst parenting
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Laura: A gestational surrogate's perspective
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Tayla: Two mums, Facebook donor, at-home insemination & the low maintenance way to have a baby
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Marty: Two dads, permanent foster care, managing complex needs & supporting rainbow families at work
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Expert Dr. George Parker: Inclusive pregnancy care & studying rainbow families nationwide
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Camila: Two mums, known donor, at-home insemination, & connecting rainbow families across Aotearoa
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Lou: Two mums, IUI, clinic donor sperm, male role models & remembering the bigger picture
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Steph: Two mums, donor sperm, IUI, reciprocal IVF, infertility, miscarriage and being financially prepared
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Jess: Two mums, gender transition, infertility & building a rainbow community
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Trailer | Welcome to Proud Conception
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Jul 09, 2025 |