Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 1h 13m
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Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Welcome to SurroTales! I'm your host, Emma Lehman, an American living in New Zealand and an aspiring mom on the wild ride that is surrogacy. SurroTales is a platform for intended parents and surrogates to share their stories and advice they’ve learned along the way. Whether you're deep into surrogacy, have already been through it, just starting out, feeling lost, or simply curious about the process, this podcast is for you.

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Maddy Lehman (Our Surrogate!) Round 2: Lila’s Birth Story

Jun 10, 2025 1h 20m

I’m currently soaking up every moment of maternity leave, but I couldn’t wait any longer to share the story of how our sweet Lila Madeline Lehman came into the world. And who better to join me than…

Dominque Francis: Intended Mom & Founder of Lullabuy & Redroom

Feb 14, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode, I chat with Dominique as she shares her deeply personal journey through infertility. From enduring multiple rounds of IVF in both New Zealand and the USA to navigating devastating…

Victoria Fritz: Intended Mom & Founder of BabyBumps

Jan 26, 2025 53m

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Victoria, who shares her remarkable journey of navigating life with a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis—one that came unexpectedly as an adult during her medical…

Margaret Casey KC: Surrogacy Lawyer in New Zealand

Jan 12, 2025 57m

In this episode, I chat to Margaret Casey KC, a leading barrister specializing in surrogacy and reproductive law based in Auckland, New Zealand. Margaret shares her inspiring journey into this field,…

Tessa Crawford: Mom via Surrogacy in New Zealand

Dec 29, 2024 1h 10m

In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Tessa, an intended mother in the midst of her surrogacy journey. Tessa shares her extraordinary story, from the joy of welcoming her first son to the…

Dr. Elizabeth Glanville: Fertility Specialist

Dec 16, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode, I’m joined by New Zealand fertility specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Glanville, for an in-depth discussion on the world of IVF and surrogacy. Dr. Glanville guides us through every stage of…

Natalie Smith: Mom via Surrogacy in New Zealand

Dec 01, 2024 1h 20m

Natalie is the embodiment of resilience and strength, which is no surprise considering she is a competitive triathlete! She is the step mom of three boys, and now, the proud mom of an almost…

Lydia Hemingway: CEO of Fertility New Zealand

Nov 17, 2024 46m

Lydia is the CEO of Fertility New Zealand (FNZ), a national charity dedicated to supporting, advocating for, and educating individuals facing infertility at all stages of their journey and beyond. In…

Maddy Lehman: Our Surrogate (and my sister-in-law)!

Nov 03, 2024 1h 17m

The time has finally come to interview a very special VIP guest...our surrogate, Maddy, who happens to be my sister-in-law! Best of all, she might have some very exciting news to share... Spoiler…

Andy Leonard: Dad via International Surrogacy

Oct 20, 2024 1h 15m

Andy's story proves just how global surrogacy can be. Andy lives in Australia and has had two children via surrogacy...each in a different country! First, he shares his experience with having his son…

Jen Jewell: Mom via Surrogacy in New Zealand

Oct 07, 2024 1h 23m

When Jen and her husband decided it was time to start a family, she went in for what she thought would be a routine cervical smear. Instead, she was faced with an unexpected cervical cancer diagnosis…

Natalie Bullions: Surrogate in New Zealand

Sep 22, 2024 1h 17m

Get ready for a fun twist in this surrogate episode! I've already spoken with the intended parent, and now it’s time to hear the surrogate’s side of the story. Meet the amazing Nat, who shares her…

Samantha DelSignore: Intended Parent & Founder of Surrogacy Compass

Sep 09, 2024 1h 13m

Samantha really juggles it all...! While recording this episode, she was just 10 days away from welcoming her twin boys into the world via surrogacy in the U.S. and also managing her thriving…

Sam Everingham: Founder of Growing Families & Dad via Surrogacy

Aug 25, 2024 30m

This is a special mini-episode with Sam Everingham, a proud dad to twin girls via surrogacy and founder of Growing Families—an incredible organization that provides education, guidance and support on…

Kiriana Pettersen: Mom via Surrogacy in New Zealand

Aug 11, 2024 1h 26m

Kiriana (Kiri) speaks so eloquently and honestly about her surrogacy journey, and the path that led her and her partner down that road. Her story is full of heartbreaking challenges and setbacks, but…

Laura Beecroft: Surrogate in New Zealand

Jul 28, 2024 1h 32m

Laura has done so much for the surrogacy community in New Zealand and is passionate about creating safe and informative groups for surrogates and intended parents to turn to. Laura is a busy working…

Andy Leggat: Fertility Counsellor in New Zealand

Jul 14, 2024 56m

I'm mixing it up this episode, and instead of interviewing an Intended Parent or Surrogate, I'm highlighting a very important part of the surrogacy process...fertility counselling. This episode…

Laura McNamara: Mom via Surrogacy in USA

Jun 30, 2024 1h 22m

Laura has quite the amazing story and I was so incredibly grateful she took the time to share it on SurroTales! After facing several heartbreaking miscarriages and medical challenges, Laura and her…

Lacey Owen: Surrogate in New Zealand

Jun 16, 2024 1h 5m

Lacey shares her incredible and fulfilling experience being a surrogate for her longtime friend and his husband. She talks through the many magical moments that came with this journey, along with the…

Jenni Morgan: Mom via Surrogacy in New Zealand

Jun 02, 2024 1h 12m

Jenni was the very first person I ever met in New Zealand who had a child via surrogacy. And best of all, I got to meet her adorable daughter when she was only a few months old. Jenni shares her…

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SurroTales has published 26 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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