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Kip’s Journey: Validating the “Endo [endometriosis] Odyssey”
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Malcolm "Kip" McKenzie, a retired OBGYN with 35 years of experience with 20 years of focus on treatment of endometriosis, particularly complex surgical management. We discuss the complex and often misunderstood reality...
Nancy’s Journey: From an MRKH Diagnosis to “Two Miracles”
In this episode, we talk with Nancy Weatherby, the Intended Parent Outreach Manager at Circle Surrogacy, about her personal and professional experience with family building through surrogacy. Nancy shares her story of being diagnosed at age 17 with MRKH...
Emma’s Journey: Changing Perspectives, Changing Policy
This episode features Emma Berens, the Federal Government Affairs Manager for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) who brings a unique perspective to her work as an IVF baby herself. Growing up in Massachusetts, Emma and her sister were born...
Rep. Bartley’s Journey: Supporting the ‘Family That Is Vermont’
In this first episode of 2026, we talk with Vermont State Representative Ashley Bartley, 2025 AllPaths Advocacy Award winner, about her intertwined journey of family building and political service. Ashley, a fourth-generation Vermonter, recounts her personal...
YOUR Advocacy Journey: Demystifying the Process and Finding the Power in Your Story
This episode serves as a comprehensive guide to demystifying the advocacy process for those who want to support family-building issues, but are nervous or don’t know where to start. Hosts Kate and Emily share their own early anxieties about testifying and...
Surrogacy in 2026 and Beyond
By Janene Oleaga, Esq. With some negative press about gestational surrogacy lately, it can be easy to lose sight of the extraordinary gift that surrogacy truly is. Sensational stories grab headlines, and scandal sells more subscriptions than the quiet,...