Create A Happy Family
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Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby?
Create A Happy Family is a weekly podcast for anyone exploring surrogacy or egg donation — hopeful parents, surrogates, and egg donors alike.
This show brings you real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations from people who’ve lived it.
Hosted by Whitney Hall — a two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator with Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — each episode offers the clarity, transparency, and support you need to explore your family-building options with confidence.
You’ll hear from intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and professionals, each sharing their unique perspective to help guide yours.
Whether you’re just beginning or deep in the decision-making process, Create A Happy Family will equip you with the knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance to move forward — feeling truly informed and supported.
💫 Creating Happy Families via Egg Donation & Surrogacy, one relationship at a time.
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S4 Your Insurance Decides If You Can Have a Baby
Why does your insurance, or even your zip code, determine whether you can access fertility care?In this mini moment, Katy Encalade, CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, unpacks insights from…
S4E15 Why Infertility Is Now a National Conversation
1 in 6 people experience infertility, but access to IVF and fertility care still depends on where you live, your job, and your insurance.As we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week, this…
S4 Why Infertility Can Feel So Lonely
Why does infertility feel so isolating, even when you know you’re not the only one going through it?In this mini moment, Katy Encalade, CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, unpacks Kelli…
S4 Infertility Made Me Feel Broken… Until I Heard This
For National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re honoring this year’s theme #MoreThan, starting with #MoreThanYourJourney.In this Mini Moment, Emily shares the sentence that helped heal years of shame…
S4E14 The Truth About Fertility Access—From America's First IVF Baby
Why is building a family still so hard—decades after IVF changed everything?In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Carr, the first child born through IVF in the United States, to explore how far…
S4E13 Surrogacy Delivery Day: What To Expect
Surrogacy delivery day, what should you expect as an intended parent?Aaron and Lisa are back.When you first met them, they were just beginning their surrogacy journey. Now, they’re 7 weeks away from…
S4E12 What I Learned the Hard Way About Surrogacy
Choosing surrogacy isn’t just about deciding to move forward — it’s about knowing who you can trust to support you through the process.In this episode, Monroe shares what he learned after going…
S4E11 What Surrogacy Taught Her When No One Listened
Advocacy is the heartbeat of Amy’s surrogacy journey.In this episode, Amy shares the wisdom she gained through her experience as a surrogate — from her commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ family building…
S4E10 Overwhelmed by Parenting Advice? Here's the Truth
Are you overwhelmed by parenting advice — and wondering if you’re doing it wrong?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Rebekah Diamond explains why modern parenting feels louder and more confusing than…
S4E9 From Fear to Clarity: Surrogacy for Intended Parents
Starting the surrogacy journey can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to figure out who to trust and what really matters.In this episode, Crystal shares her experience as an intended…
S4E8 Told I Had No Eggs—Then This Happened
Being diagnosed with infertility at a young age can feel like the end of the story — even when it’s not.In this episode, Emily shares what it was like to be told at 25 that she was already in…
S4E7 How One Surrogate's "Why Not?" Created a Family
In this episode, Whitney talks with Samantha, a mom of two whose simple “why not?” led her to become a surrogate for two dads — and help create a family.Samantha opens up about the real surrogacy…
S4E6 Before IVF: What Most Couples Miss About Fertility
Fertility isn’t just about trying harder — it’s about understanding time and timing.In this episode, Dr. Melvin Thornton explains what most couples miss about fertility, including why properly timed…
S4E5 How One Surrogate Built a Community
What starts as one surrogate saying yes grows into something much bigger.In this episode, Whitney sits down with Cassie, a three-time surrogate whose journey didn’t just help create families — it…
S4E4 What Egg Donation Is Actually Like
Egg donation is often discussed in clinical terms — procedures, timelines, and compensation — but for some donors, the experience goes beyond the calendar and includes unexpected relationships with…
S4E3 Cord Blood vs Stem Cells: The Truth
In this episode, Whitney talks with Korbet Annis, a stem cell expert, to explain the key differences between cord blood banking and newborn stem cell banking. From how each is used to the…
S4E2 I Didn't Think This Could Work: Our Story of Egg Donation & Surrogacy
In this episode, Whitney talks with Amy Huston, who shares her experience building a family through egg donation and surrogacy after medical challenges made pregnancy impossible. From IVF setbacks to…
S4E1 The Egg Whisperer's Guide to Your First Fertility Steps
In this episode, Whitney is joined by Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, known as The Egg Whisperer, for a clear and practical conversation about what to do before starting fertility treatment. From simple…
S3E50 Becoming Parents—Just Not How We Planned
Parenthood doesn’t always look the way we plan — but it can still be everything we dreamed of.Whitney talks with Liz & Brian Goulding and Brandon, three intended parents who built their families…
S3E49 Inside the Team That Makes Families Possible
In this special episode, Whitney talks with the Surrogate Education and Matching Team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — the women who help connect surrogates and intended parents every day.…
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Create A Happy Family has published 126 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
Create A Happy Family is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.
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