FREE SUPPORT GROUPS
Intended mothers
EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH
@ 7:30PM EST
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HOSTED BY MARISA
BSW, RSW, SOCIAL WORKER & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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Marisa Bernardo, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, combines her professional expertise with her lived experience as an intended mother on her third surrogacy journey.
She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for intended parents, offering groups that provide connection, understanding, and guidance at any stage of the journey.
Outside of her work, Marisa loves baking and getting creative with sensory bins and crafts alongside her son, who was born via surrogacy.
Intended fathers
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
@ 8PM EST
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Kyle and his partner welcomed their first son in 2024 through an independent surrogacy journey. Since then, Kyle has been dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering other intended parents as they navigate the surrogacy process. He believes surrogacy is a leap of faith, and that every journey is unique, but the foundation of support, trust, and preparation is essential to success.
Outside of the surrogacy community, Kyle and his partner are avid travelers and look forward to bringing their son along on future adventures.
HOSTED BY KYLE
INTENDED FATHER​
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surrogates
EVERY TUESDAY
@ 7:30PM EST
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HOSTED BY ALYCIA
2x GESTATIONAL CARRIER​
Alycia is a two-time surrogate who has been deeply committed to the surrogacy community since starting her first journey. She runs a Canadian Surrogacy Facebook group, dedicating her time to connecting people within the community and providing surrogates and intended parents with ethical and accurate information about surrogacy.
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Beyond her role as a surrogate, Alycia takes pride in cultivating a lush garden on her balcony and is an expert on nature, animals, and DIY projects!
FREE RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
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We’re Marisa and Alycia, a cancer survivor and intended mom, and a two-time surrogate, here to support others through every step of the surrogacy journey.
Together, and sometimes solo, we’re here to bring you real stories of surrogacy, fertility, donation, and health, one journey at a time.
From the joyful moments to the heartbreaks, the triumphs to the challenges, we’re opening up the conversation on what these journeys truly look like.
So grab a coffee, and join us as we navigate the path of creating families, redefining possibilities, and sharing the stories that connect us all.
The My Fertility Journey podcast, hosted by fertility coach Bianca Bolissian, began as a haven for struggling TTC (Trying to Conceive) Warriors and those who had to adapt to futures different from their dreams.
It is also a place where Bianca shares her story and the knowledge of those who have reached the other side of their journey, sharing their tales of love and hope. Expert advice is a crucial component, featuring the experts that in some way were part of her journey, including guests in the fields of fertility and overall wellness.
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​My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais,
REIs at Markham Fertility Centre.
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Each week they'll explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. They're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood.
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"Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support.Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, this podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together."
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Not My Tummy is a boutique marketing firm founded by Baden Colt, supporting intended parents in finding their perfect surrogate match through storytelling.
The NMT blog showcases personal stories from intended parents and surrogates, helpful glossaries, breakdowns of global surrogacy advocacy efforts, and more.
The Day 1 Podcast is hosted by Emily Getz, certified fertility coach, neuro-linguistic practitioner and fellow fertility patient. The show is dedicated to the unspoken side of fertility. Here Emily share's her story and brings together moms, dads, parents to be, doctors, specialists and healers to help break stigmas, normalize the conversation, bring education to the fore front and most importantly build a community so the journey doesn’t feel so lonely.
Pregnantish, founded by Andrea Syrtash, is dedicated to helping people dealing with infertility and fertility treatments navigate the emotional, personal, and practical realities of an often overwhelming process.
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Our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect the millions of women and men who are starting their families … with a little help.