Me, You, & Who?! Creating happy families via egg donation and surrogacy

About Me, You, & Who?! Creating happy families via egg donation and surrogacy

Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby? Create A Happy Family is a weekly podcast for anyone exploring surrogacy or egg donation — hopeful parents, surrogates, and egg donors alike. This show brings you real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations from people who’ve lived it. Hosted by Whitney Hall — a two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator with Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — each episode offers the clarity, transparency, and support you need to explore your family-building options with confidence. You’ll hear from intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and professionals, each sharing their unique perspective to help guide yours. Whether you’re just beginning or deep in the decision-making process, Create A Happy Family will equip you with the knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance to move forward — feeling truly informed and supported. 💫 Creating Happy Families via Egg Donation & Surrogacy, one relationship at a time. Please click --> Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions (https://createahappyfamily.com/) to find out more!

Publisher

Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 of 151 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Happens After a Surrogate Gives Birth?

   Host Whitney interviews Barette Best, a postpartum doula, about the often-overlooked fourth trimester and surrogate support after a surrogacy birth.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Do Infertility Stories Matter?

   Host Whitney interviews award-winning journalist Alison Prato about the profound importance of sharing diverse infertility and family-building stories.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Should You Know Before Becoming an Egg Donor?

   Psychotherapists Kristin Maljean and Leslee Murphy interview host Whitney about the long-term implications and emotional preparedness for egg donors, offering insights for intended parents and donors alike.

Inside a recent episode

What Happens After a Surrogate Gives Birth?

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I think in the beginning, we don't really think about it. It's, it's just all about the journey and we don't really, and you know, we have expectations of like our relationships with the intended parents and in, you know, now baby's here and you're used to talking to them every single day. And you did your job, sister. Like, you did such a great job. Baby is here. Baby's in the arms of the parents. But it's kind of like, oh, I haven't spoken to so-and-so in a couple of days. Or, you know, it's just kind of like what to do with that space if there is space. And, you know, sometimes there are new best friends, but they're busy with a baby. […]

Who has been a guest on Me, You, & Who?! Creating happy families via egg donation and surrogacy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Barette Best
• Alison Prato
• Kristin Maljean
• Leslee Murphy
• Michael Guarnaccia

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

206,340

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

48 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

37 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

97

YouTube

82

Engagement

71

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