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Building your family

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by Lisa Schuman

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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets. We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family. For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. And follow us on social.// Monthly email: https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Watch the podcast on YouTube http://bit.ly/3E49Z1k Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/

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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026

Broadway Husbands: Their Road to Maverick (Pride Tribute) Re-Released for Pride in Bret’s Honor

Re-released for Pride 2026 — In loving memory of Bret Hanna-Shuford (1979–2026) In this beloved episode, I sit down with Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna — the Broadway Dads — to talk about one of the most heartfelt and hard-won family-building journeys I’ve ever witnessed. Together, these two Broadway performers navigated egg donation, surrogacy, financial challenges, a lost match, a miscarriage, and a global pandemic before welcoming their son, Maverick, in 2022.Bret passed away in January 2026 after a sudden and devastating illness. He was 46 years old.Stephen is now raising Maverick on his own — and remains a fierce, loving advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in their pursuit of parenthood. I re-release this episode with a full heart, because Bret’s spirit, humor, and generosity shine through every minute of it. In this episode we cover:• How Bret and Stephen chose their egg donor — and why the first profile felt right• The surrogacy process as two performers managing a major financial investment• How they handled the hard questions from others• What they wish they had known going in• The moment they knew it was “supposed to be this way” This one is for every queer person who has ever dreamed of becoming a parent — and for Bret, who never stopped believing it was possible. Episode resourcesBuy the new book "Goodnight Break a Leg": https://bit.ly/GoodNightBreakALegBook #DonorConceptionConversations #Pride2026 #BroadwayDads #LGBTQFamily#BroadwayHusbands #Surrogacy #QueerParenting #DonorConception #EggDonation#GayDads #InMemoriam #FamilyBuilding #BretShuford #BuildingYourFamily#RepresentationMatters #LGBTQ

June 7, 2026

Queer Families & Donor Conception: Building Strong Bonds Beyond Biology with Jaimie Kelton

What does it really look like to build a queer family today – with donor conception, infertility, and non‑biological parenting in the mix? In this episode of Building Your Family, Lisa sits down with long‑time queer family advocate and podcast host of the Queer Family Podcast, Jaimie Kelton to talk honestly about infertility, the emotional weight of genetics, and the many paths LGBTQ+ families take to build their families. They explore how advocacy and resources for queer families have evolved, why non‑biological connections can be just as deep as genetic ones, and how humor helps normalize complex family dynamics. You’ll hear candid stories about slow bonding, the myth of the “instant magical moment,” and why accepting your unique path changes everything. Lisa and Jamie also dig into the importance of intentional parenting, open communication about donor conception, and how to create safety for kids to ask questions about their origins. If you’re a queer parent, planning a family, or supporting LGBTQIA families, this conversation will give you language, perspective, and community for the journey. You’ll learn: How advocacy and resources for queer families have changedWhy infertility and emotional struggles are universal and important to acknowledgeHow to navigate feelings about genetics and non‑biological parentingPractical ways to talk with kids about donor conceptionWhy community support and openness matter so much for LGBTQ+ family building Guest resourcesWebsite: https://www.thequeerfamilypodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thequeerfamilypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast

May 31, 2026

Ask the Experts: Everything You Need to Know About Donor Conception — with Dr. Mark Leondires

Re-released for Pride 2026 — Because this conversation never gets old What does it actually feel like to need a donor to build your family? How do you choose the right one? What does the medical process look like — and what does the emotional process look like? In this rare co-author conversation, I put these questions to Dr. Mark Leondires, Founder and Medical Director of Illume Fertility and Gay Parents To Be — and he turns them right back on me. Together, Dr. Leondires and I wrote Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. In this episode, we give you the condensed, honest version — the medical clarity, the practical steps, and the emotional truth — all in one place. You’ll walk away knowing:• The key medical steps in egg, sperm, and embryo donation• How to think about choosing a donor — and what really matters• The emotional landscape most people don’t expect• What to tell your children — and when• Why donor conception is more mainstream than ever, and what that means for your family Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or are already in the process, this episode givesyou clear, actionable guidance from two of the leading voices in the field. No fluff. Nooverwhelm. Just answers. #DonorConceptionConversations #Pride2026 #DonorConception #LGBTQFamily#EggDonation #SpermDonation #IVF #FertilityDoctor #BuildingYourFamily#DrMarkLeondires #IllumeFertility #GayParentsToBe #FamilyBuilding #QueerFamily#FertilityPodcast #ListenNow Co-authors Lisa Schuman &; Dr. Mark Leondires answer your biggest donor conceptionquestions — medical, emotional &; practical. 50+ years of expertise in one episode. ABOUT THE GUESTSDr. Mark Leondires, MD — Founder and Medical Director, Illume Fertility; Founder, Gay ParentsTo Be; co-author, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Father through donor conception and surrogacy.Lisa Schuman, LCSW — Founding Director, The Center for Family Building; host, Donor Conception Conversations podcast; co-author, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception; award-winning researcher, ASRM.

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What is Building your family?: Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future.

At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets.

We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies.

Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family.

For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. And follow us on social.// Monthly email: https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Watch the podcast on YouTube http://bit.ly/3E49Z1k Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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