Never Thought We'd Be Here
Never Thought We'd Be Here
Podcast Description
Join Maya Grobel, psychotherapist, parent via embryo donation, and EM•POWER with Moxi/Moxi Matching co-founder, as she talks with guests about all things embryo donation. Hear real stories from embryo donors and recipients, and listen in as Maya and the Moxi Matching team tackle questions about directed embryo donation/donor conception, sharing genetics, and the meaning of family. EM•POWER with Moxi is an organization deeply rooted in education, support, and ethical practices for embryo donation. And Moxi Matching is a directed embryo donation matching platform and journey management service.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into a variety of themes surrounding embryo donation, including the emotional complexities of donation, parenthood pathways, and the values underpinning donor-recipient relationships. Episodes cover topics like the decision-making process in embryo donation, the significance of open communication, and the evolving definitions of family, with featured guests sharing their personal narratives and experiences.
Join Maya Grobel, psychotherapist, parent via embryo donation, and EM•POWER with Moxi/Moxi Matching co-founder, as she talks with guests about all things embryo donation. Hear real stories from embryo donors and recipients, and listen in as Maya and the Moxi Matching team tackle questions about directed embryo donation/donor conception, sharing genetics, and the meaning of family. EM•POWER with Moxi is an organization deeply rooted in education, support, and ethical practices for embryo donation. And Moxi Matching is a directed embryo donation matching platform and journey management service.
In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, host Maya Grobel is joined by two recipients, Loretta and Alexandra.
Loretta and Alexandra matched with the same embryo donors and are currently pregnant at the same time. In this conversation they share their stories that highlight the value and importance of the connection that directed embryo donation provides as well as how they have been navigating the new relationship they have with each other and their donors, how they conceptualize their unique extended family structure, and considerations around race and ethnicity as they each prepare to meet their babies very soon!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Embryo Donation Stories
02:11 Personal Journeys to Embryo Donation
04:08 Finding the Right Donor Couple
07:29 Navigating Relationships with Donors
10:27 Building Connections and Communication
16:19 Establishing a New Family Dynamic
21:38 Navigating Family Dynamics with New Siblings
24:00 Establishing Foundations: The Power of Communication
26:32 Inclusive Language: Redefining Family Connections
28:38 Flexibility in Family Definitions
31:03 Pride in Family: Overcoming Societal Judgments
34:07 Navigating Biracial Identity and Societal Perceptions
36:48 Embracing the Unknown: The Journey of Parenthood
42:49 Reflections on Unexpected Paths to Parenthood
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