Anish & Miguel are two dads in Berlin who recently welcomed their son, Alexander, through agency-based surrogacy. And listen — some of us (cough… Jaimie… cough) approached queer family building with good vibes and very few spreadsheets. But THESE TWO? Absolute meticulous gay dad excellence. From cross-country agency visits, to karyotype testing, to annual goal-setting (“become parents” was literally on the list!), Anish and Miguel walk us through the entire surrogacy process with clarity, honesty, and so much heart. This episode is truly a surrogacy masterclass — a must-listen for anyone exploring this path.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysSurrogacy through an agency is all about trust — more than glossy brochures or fancy clinics.Anish & Miguel treated the process like a project: research, goal-setting, and risk assessment at every step.They visited multiple countries and agencies before landing on Be Parent Surrogacy in Cyprus.Genetic testing (karyotype screening) helped them make informed choices about their egg donor and embryos.Their egg donor was selected to reflect both of them, and fresh-egg IVF increased their chances of success.Long stretches of waiting in silence between milestones were some of the hardest emotional parts.Neither dad felt an instant, magical bond at birth — and they talk honestly about how connection can grow over time.German law still requires second-parent adoption for the non-legal parent, even after surrogacy abroad.Despite the legal hoops, they received full parental leave and government benefits — a big win for equality.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Anish & Miguel are new dads living in Berlin with their four-month-old son, Alexander. After years of thoughtful planning, cross-country research, and honest conversations about what family means to them, they pursued agency-based surrogacy through Be Parent. Their story is full of intention, vulnerability, and practical guidance for queer families exploring the surrogacy path.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors!

Sam & Laura Abbey are BACK, y’all. The last time they were on the show it was still called If These Ovaries Could Talk, they only had one kid, and their Bravo reality show moment had just helped catapult them into queer family-building visibility.Seven years and two very boy-ish boys later, we’re catching up on IVF paid out of pocket (twice), using the same sperm donor for both kids, what happens when you over- or under-buy sperm, and yes—having to literally sign paperwork to “dispose” of a leftover vial while a straight guy wrestles with the “morality” of it.We get into raising sensitive, muddy, train-obsessed boys in a queer household that doesn’t subscribe to gender norms, ongoing origin-story conversations with their donor-conceived kids, giving boys permission to cry, and helping them navigate comments about pride flags and two-mom families. Plus, Laura shares her new project, Unseen, a queer millennial life podcast from Pink Robin Shop about art, culture, motherhood, and growing up queer with basically zero representation.If you’re navigating donor conception, raising boys in a queer family, or figuring out how to talk to your kids about their origin stories without making it a big talk, this one’s for you.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysThe “talk” is never one talk.Donor-conception conversations evolve with age — kids should always know their story.Buy more sperm than you think you’ll need.Limited vials + failed IUIs/IVF = strategic (and emotional) math.Kids come out who they are.Two queer moms, zero gender norms… and still: trains, mud, dinosaurs, chaos.Boys deserve big feelings.Crying, naming emotions, and sensitivity are celebrated — not shut down.Two-mom families require extra “coming out.”Pride flags and visibility can put kids in situations they didn’t choose; support matters.Community changes everything.Growing up with other two-mom families normalizes their world and builds resilience.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Sam & Laura Abbey are a married lesbian couple and moms to two energetic. They first stepped into the spotlight on a Bravo reality show back in 2013–2014, where their wedding and earl

Midwife, parent, nurse, educator, and proud Palestinian Ash joins Jaimie for a powerful, expansive conversation that connects queer birth work, liberation, bodily autonomy, and the politics of modern healthcare. From becoming a parent before coming into their trans identity, to the crisis inside U.S. obstetrics, to creating community-centered birth education for queer & trans families, Ash brings depth, clarity, and truth. The episode also touches on Ash’s ties to Palestine, why so many people are re-examining the narrative they were taught, and how to learn, help, and show up with intention.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysBirth is not inherently dangerous — but our systems are flawed.Rising U.S. gestational mortality rates are tied to financial incentives, outdated policies, and cultural fear.Where you feel safest is where you birth best.Stress pathways interrupt labor; safety & comfort matter more than location.Queer & trans people need trauma-informed preparation.Education + community before labor creates resilience when navigating misgendering or assumptions in hospitals.Intentional parenting is a queer superpower.Living outside the norms forces us to question, rebuild, and parent with intention.Liberation is interconnected.Ash links birth work to Palestinian liberation, colonial separation, and reclaiming humanity.Learning about Palestine doesn’t have to be overwhelming.Start with Palestinian voices. Complexity is often used to keep people disengaged.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Ash (they/them) is a Trans Palestinian educator, speaker & midwife whose work centers birth justice and community care. They teach accessible, queer- and trans-inclusive childbirth classes through Embodied Birth Class and speak widely about physiologic birth, medical racism, and creating safer, more liberated birth experiences for all families.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors!• California Cryobank If you’re listening to this show, there’s a good chance you’re building your family the queer way — and might need a little

Jaimie chats with Yanica & Leah, the interracial two-mom family behind @thefaustinfam, about building a queer family with intention. They discuss their donor conception journey, navigating race and colorism, raising multiracial donor-conceived kids, second-parent adoption, coming out stories, and parenting free spirited little humans in the South.If you love stories about LGBTQ family building, intentional parenting, mixed-race families, and queer joy — this episode is everything.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysQueer parents—especially interracial two-mom families—have to parent with deep intention.Yanica & Leah went from “straight best friends” to realizing they couldn’t live without each other.Coming out required navigating religion, culture, and family expectations, but they stayed united.Choosing a sperm donor as an interracial couple meant balancing race, ancestry, identity, and openness.They selected a willing-to-be-known donor to give their kids future choice and connection.Both moms carried, and they used the same donor so all three kids share a biological link.Colorism shows up in real time for their kids, and they openly discuss race and privilege at home.Legal protection matters: they completed second-parent adoption and carry documents everywhere.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Yanica and Leah Faustin are the interracial two-mom power couple and creators behind @thefaustinfam, a warm, funny, and deeply honest look at queer family life. Based in Durham, North Carolina, they’re raising three donor-conceived kids while sharing their day-to-day joys, challenges, and intentional parenting choices with a rapidly growing online community. Together, Yanica (a professor) and Leah (a physical therapist) use humor, vulnerability, and radical transparency to normalize queer families and celebrate the diversity of what modern family building looks like. Their mission is simple: show up as their full selves so their kids—and all of ours—see their families reflected in the world.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsors!•

Author and educator Kirsty Loehr joins Jaimie to share her beautifully messy story of queer family building — from reciprocal IVF with her ex-wife to co-parenting their 4-year-old son and now navigating life in a blended family with her new partner and her partner’s two kids.Kirsty talks candidly about the breakup that came just months after welcoming her son, the challenges of 50/50 custody, and learning to blend families while balancing love, chaos, and new beginnings. She also shares the inspiration behind her new book, A Short History of Queer Parenting, a funny, accessible, and essential look at how queer families have always existed — even when history tried to erase us.It’s honest, hopeful, and very, very lesbian.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysReciprocal IVF and Family Dynamics: Kirsty shares her experiences with reciprocal IVF, offering insights into queer parenting and the unique challenges and triumphs they bring.Single and Blended Parenting: Insights into the evolution from single to blended parenting, discussing both the struggles and profound bonds formed.Legal Aspects of Queer Parenting: Legal navigation within queer parenting, particularly regarding reciprocal IVF and parental rights.The Evolution of Queer Parenting: Kirsty's new book highlights the historical journey of LGBTQ+ parenting, from legality issues to personal anecdotes, providing a comprehensive view of queer family growth.Strength in Community: The importance of shared experiences and community support in navigating the complexities of queer family life.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Kirsty Loehr (she/her) is a writer, English teacher, and examiner based in Brighton, England. She’s the author of A Short History of Queer Parenting and A Short History of Queer Women. Her work celebrates queer lineage, visibility, and the many ways LGBTQIA+ people create and nurture families.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank

Alon Rivel joins Jaimie for a brutally honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about what it really takes—emotionally, financially, and spiritually—to build a queer family through surrogacy. From his surrogate’s iconic one-liners (“I’m not keeping it”) to his reflection that queer parents are architects of love, Alon reminds us what intentional parenthood looks like.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysThe intentionality of queer family building—“We don’t choose to be gay, but we choose to have families.”Growing up gay in a Jewish-Israeli household in New York, finding safety through love and community.The surrogacy process from start to finish, including choosing an egg donor, working with Circle Surrogacy, and navigating the language (and insurance nightmares) that still exclude LGBTQ+ parents.Building lifelong relationships with both their surrogate and egg donor—relationships that have become extended family.Raising their son with full transparency about his origin story, teaching body honesty, and dismantling shame from day one.The cost, the fight for recognition (“Say mom again!”), and the joy of finally holding their son.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Alon Rivel (he/him) is a gay dad and husband. Alon and his husband built their family through surrogacy after a decade-long relationship, a pandemic pivot, and a $220K price tag—and they’re raising their son surrounded by love, transparency, and the chosen family who helped bring him into the world.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!If you’re listening to this show, there’s a good chance you’re building your family the queer way — and might need a little help in the sperm department. 🩵 Use code QUEERFAM25 at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈 Book with GWK's Spring Break Cruise Vacation! Join Jaimie and her family (and other LGBTQIA+ families) on a 3 night cruise in the Bahamas. Be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Click that lin

Meet Mark and Eoin, two Irish dads proving that queer family building is both an act of love and of advocacy. Their path to fatherhood took them from Ireland to New York and Texas—navigating surrogacy independently, honoring their daughters’ Nigerian-Irish heritage, and pushing the Irish government to finally recognize families like theirs.Together, they’ve turned loss, learning, and legislation into love and legacy. From discovering their donor’s culture to challenging outdated Irish surrogacy laws, Mark and Eoin remind us that sometimes the most radical thing LGBTQIA+ parents can do is parent out loud—and make the system catch up.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysBuilding a family through independent surrogacy during the pandemicThe loss of a twin and honoring his memoryAdvocating for inclusive parental-leave and insurance coverage at workFighting Ireland’s restrictive surrogacy laws and founding Irish Gay DadsRaising biracial daughters as white Irish dads in HarlemTeaching representation, identity, and cultural pride from day oneWhy advocacy often begins with telling your own story🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Mark and Eoin O’Looney Cannon: Together, they co-run the social media page Two Men in a Surrogacy, where they share their family’s journey and advocate for inclusive, ethical surrogacy practices. Eoin serves as the Vice Chairperson of Irish Gay Dads, a group dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ parents and pushing for legislative reform.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!If you’re listening to this show, there’s a good chance you’re building your family the queer way — and might need a little help in the sperm department. 🩵 Use code QUEERFAM25 at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈 Book with GWK's Spring Break Cruise Vacation! Join Jaimie and her family (and other

SC Nealy's Story of Healing and Chosen Family

Understanding gender, nature, and spirit through the lens of The Gender Wheel

A tender, practical deep-dive with Kevin and Alim on intentional queer family building—surrogacy in Canada, choosing an egg donor, talking origin stories with kids, and why bio connection isn’t the point.

Screens are everywhere — but how do we keep them from taking over our kids’ lives? In this special ally episode, Jaimie sits down with Casey O’Roarty, a positive discipline trainer, parent coach, and host of the Joyful Courage podcast, to talk about raising kids in a high-tech world.Casey shares practical strategies for balancing independence with safety, building critical thinking skills, setting real limits, and creating a united front with other parents. This candid conversation also weaves in Jaimie and Casey’s personal lives — both are supporting spouses through cancer — and how “life is lifing” for them while they navigate parenting tweens and teens.You’ll leave this episode feeling less alone, better equipped, and maybe even inspired to hold a family meeting tonight about screens.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysScreens are a privilege, not a right. With privilege comes responsibility and hard rules.Start basic and build up. If possible, begin with a simple phone and add features gradually.Model what you want to see. Check your own screen habits and talk openly about them.Use “no-phone zones” instead of only time limits. Meals, bedrooms, family movie nights, and cars are good places to start.Collaborate with other parents. A united front makes it easier to hold boundaries.Validate first, explain second. Teens listen better when they feel understood.Add real-life experiences. Independence, chores, sports, and outdoor time help offset tech use.Consider monitoring tools. Apps like Bark can give alerts without constant snooping.Family meetings work. Create a safe space for kids to contribute to tech rules and solutions.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Casey O’Roarty is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and parent coach, the adolescent lead and co-founder of Sproutable. A mom to a 19-year-old and a 22-year-old, she hosts the Joyful Courage podcast for parents of tweens and teens. Casey is passionate about helping parents show up with connection and consistency so their teens can truly thrive.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor

Therapist Ann Russo on Religious Trauma, Chosen Family & Queer Joy

Transmasc author and parent Jesse Callans joins Jaimie to flip the parenting script. Jesse shares how he pressed pause on transition to build a family (surprise—then three more!), what it looked like to transition while his kids were 7, 4, 2, and 1, and how toddlers helped distill a complex change down to “the things that stay the same” (yes, there will still be spoons and napkins). We dig into gendered expectations in public, the patronizing “wow, you’re so good with them” dad compliments, and why communal, queer-inspired parenting beats competition every time. Jesse’s middle-grade novel Ollie in Between tackles puberty, identity, and the gaps in sex ed—plus we talk book bans, hope in publishing, and why adults should read middle grade to hug their inner 12-year-old.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysTransition with kids: rename “mommy” → Baba and center “things that stay the same” (routines, roles, rituals) to reduce anxiety.Labels aren’t the hurdle—loss is: toddlers switch pronouns quickly; worries are about everyday continuity (the “spoons & napkins” moment).Gendered bias whiplash: moms get judgment; dads get patronizing praise—either way, caregiving is undervalued.Community > performance: open-door hangouts, shared labor, and imperfect playdates beat competitive, individualist parenting.Paths aren’t linear: an unplanned start can still lead to intentional family and a later transition.Middle grade matters: Ollie in Between fills puberty/identity and sex-ed gaps—adults should read MG to “hug your inner 12-year-old.”Bans vs. demand: book challenges are real, but publishers and readers still want queer stories—keep requesting and buying.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Jesse Callans is a trans masculine author and father, known for his insightful writings that delve into gender identity and parenting. Having birthed four children, Jesse captures the complexities of family dynamics through a queer lens. His recent work includes the middle-grade novel "Ollie in Between," which addresses the challenging experiences of puberty from a perspective that champions inclusivity and

We went in-studio (!) with journalist Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Rachel Minkin (Pew Research Center, and a gay mom) to unpack Pew’s major 2025 study of LGBTQ+ Americans—released around the 10-year anniversary of Obergefell. We talk social acceptance gaps (L/G & bi vs. trans/nonbinary), how data actually moves policy, the everyday realities of queer family-building (hello, insurance barriers), chosen family, medical micro/macro-aggressions, and what comes next. Orion also shares reporting on transmasculine pregnancy; Rachel brings the numbers and her family story.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysAcceptance isn’t equal: 61% of LGBTQ adults see at least “a fair amount” of acceptance for gay/lesbian people; 52% for bisexual people; only 13–14% for transgender and nonbinary people.Trendlines still point up: Majorities say acceptance is higher than 10 years ago and expect more gains over the next decade—even amid political backlash.Policy needs data: Large, representative studies (and government data) inform public dialogue, services, and protections; rollbacks to data collection threaten visibility.Queer family-building is intentional—and costly: Insurance exclusions and uneven laws add hurdles; chosen family often fills the gaps.Economics & education: Same-sex married couples (especially male couples) show higher rates of dual full-time work and bachelor’s degrees—translating to different economic and political power.Healthcare matters: Trans adults report higher rates of poor treatment; everyday medical interactions still misread queer families.History gap: Older LGBTQ+ adults report knowing more about LGBTQ history; we’re all standing on the shoulders of giants—teach it.🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Orion Rummler — Reporter at The 19th covering LGBTQ+ news at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. Recent work includes a KFF partnership on transmasculine pregnancy in post-Roe America.Follow: 19thnews.org | Free newsletters availableRachel Minkin — Research Associate at Pew Research Center and gay mom. She helped lead Pew’s 2025 nationally represen

From legal protections to blended families, José and Luce share how queer family advocacy creates safer, stronger families for us all.

🎉 Bonus Episode Alert! 🎉 Season 20 officially drops on September 1st, but while you wait, we’ve got one last bonus for you. This heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation redefines what it means to parent in our queer, messy, beautiful, modern world.Writer, activist, and parent S. Bear Bergman sits down with Jaimie to explore love, family, and LGBTQIA identity against the backdrop of today’s political climate.Bear shares his journey from coming out at 15 to more than 35 years of activism and parenting as a queer, trans parent. Together, they unpack the joys and challenges of inclusive parenting, co-parenting with a known donor, and raising kids with progressive values.Bear also introduces his new book, Special Topics in Being a Parent, which is full of insights for parents navigating inclusive family life. Expect a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hopeful, and humorous — and a reminder that queer families are always rewriting the rules of what parenthood can look like.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysBear’s journey from queer teen to seasoned activist and parent.The realities of co-parenting with a known donor.How to practice inclusive parenting and live progressive values.Why telling our stories is more important than ever in today’s political climate.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedLearn more about S. Bear Bergman• Grab a copy of Special Topics in Being a Parent 🏳️‍🌈 Book with GWK's Spring Break Cruise Vacation! Join Jaimie and her family (and other LGBTQIA+ families) on a 3 night cruise in the Bahamas. Be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Click that link ➡️ https://trave

As we gear up for the launch of Season 20 this September, we're sharing some favorite past episodes that continue to resonate—because queer family-building is never just a one-time story.Originally aired in Season 14, this episode features Emme Reynolds, a transgender parent of two in a newly blended family. Emme brings honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom to the conversation as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery, transition, and parenting.In a world that often misunderstands or oversimplifies gender identity, Emme reminds us that transitioning isn’t a moment—it’s a lifelong process. She opens up about the challenges of navigating transition while parenting, the importance of family support, and the power of visibility in today’s political climate.🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysThe ongoing nature of gender transitionParenting through transition in a blended familyHow open communication helps build understandingThe importance of trans visibility in parenting spacesHow to foster support within and outside the LGBTQIA+ communityThe realities of parenting as a trans person in today’s climateEmme encourages us all to listen with empathy, speak with honesty, and keep telling our beautifully complicated stories.🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈 Book with GWK's Spring Break Cruise Vacation! Join Jaimie and her family (and other LGBTQIA+ families) on a 3 night cruise in the Bahamas. Be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Click that link ➡️ https://travelbrilliant.net/mbg/gwk-spring-break-2026/🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗

While we gear up for Season 20 (September 1st!), I’m sharing something special — an episode swap with the fabulous podcast Cruising. They’re featuring one of my episodes on their feed, and I’m thrilled to bring one of theirs to you. This one’s a beautiful slice of queer history, love, and resilience.Juanita Pierre and Leslie Martinez opened New Orleans' first Black-owned lesbian bar, Les Pierres, on the corner of Pauger St and N. Rampart St. No one can quite remember the exact date Les Pierres opened, but based on some other stories and dates, we can guess it would have been around 1980. By 1990, they had closed, but their legacy remains. In this episode, Juanita--alongside family and friends--shares memories of the bar, her love story with Leslie, and what it was like raising children as a same-sex couple in the Deep South in the 70s and 80s.This episode features interviews with Teryl Lynn Foxx, Juanita Pierre, Mike Pierre, and Emelda Sterling.Subscribe to Cruising on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎉 BONUS REPLAY: Flipping the Script on Foster AdoptionAs we gear up for the launch of Season 20 this September (!!!), I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes from past seasons. These stories continue to resonate, inspire, and remind us why queer family visibility matters—every single day.Originally aired in Season 13, this heartfelt and eye-opening episode features Ed Center, a husband, father, and educator who shares his family's journey through foster adoption with humor, grace, and deep honesty.Ed and his husband—both Filipino men—broke stereotypes by adopting two white children, and their story takes a powerful turn during the pandemic, when their eldest child faced a serious mental health challenge. This moment pushed Ed to reevaluate his parenting approach, leading him toward more inclusive, conscious caregiving practices.Out of that journey came a mission: Ed founded Village Well Parenting, an initiative dedicated to equipping other parents—especially those in queer, adoptive, and multicultural families—with tools to raise strong, supported, emotionally resilient kids.In this episode, we explore:The unique layers of transracial queer adoptionNavigating mental health crises as a parentWhat it means to unlearn and relearn parenting practicesCreating inclusive spaces for adopted children of colorBuilding intentional, mindful, queer-led families🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Ed Center was a kid with big feelings and challenging behaviors. He drove his parents and teachers bonkers. Now he helps grown-ups understand and support these kids. Ed founded The Village Well, an organization that helps parents and educators find more calm, joy, and connection. Ed is Triple P™ certified parenting coach and educator who specializes in working with families of color. His goal is to help people to tap into cultural wisdom while interrupting intergenerational pain. Ed is a queer brown dad who has worked in education for 30 years. He and his husband built their family through foster adoption. The child of a Filipino American mom and White American dad, Ed grew up in Hawai’i, and feels at home there, in the Philippines, in San

🎉 BONUS EPISODE DROP! 🎉As I get ready to launch Season 20 of The Queer Family Podcast this September(!), I’m sharing a few guest appearances that I think deserve a spot in this feed. This week, I joined Dr. Kelsey Duncan on The Fertility Confidence Podcast to talk candidly about queer fertility, intentional parenthood, donor selection, and the legal complexities that queer families face. If you're navigating the path to parenthood—or supporting someone who is—this one's for you.Fertility, Donor Sperm, and Queer Parenthood with Jaimie KeltonIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Jaimie Kelton—host of The Queer Family Podcast—joins Dr. Kelsey Duncan to share her personal journey through unexplained infertility and the many layers of queer family building.Together, they explore:How Jaimie and her wife navigated donor sperm selection (and why she calls it the “search for the superhuman”)The emotional and financial realities of fertility treatment as a queer coupleThe importance of telling your kids the truth about their origin stories from the startWhat straight couples can learn from queer family-building journeysLegal hurdles many LGBTQIA+ families face—including second-parent adoptionWhy representation, community, and candid conversations are essential to this processThis episode is a deep, honest look at what it really takes to build a family when the world hasn’t designed a straightforward path for you—and how beauty can still be found in the twists and turns.🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈 Book with GWK's Spring Break Cruise Vacation! Join Jaimie and her family (and other LGBTQIA+ families) on a 3 night cruise in the Bahamas. Be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Click that link ➡️ https://travelbrilliant.net/mbg/gwk-spring-break-2026/🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!