11/10/2025
One decision nearly ended our surrogacy journey before it began.In this IVF
Daddies episode, Julio & Richard share the little-known red flags that can derail IVF and surrogacy - from medical surprises to emotional landmines.
Joined by Dr. Lauren Garrett, we dive deep into genetic testing and why understanding results early is critical for building a healthy family.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jBmXUK52UfN6vZEqqFhN3?si=BTzhOW66QqGMOFvz2ENo7g
67) THE DECISION THAT ALMOST ENDED OUR SURRUGACY JOURNEY
IVF DADDIES · Episode
11/10/2025
Love brought them to Ibiza. Parenthood took them on a journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights in Belgium.
In this deeply personal episode, Richard Westoby sits down with Guy, coauthor of a new book about love, resilience, and the modern family.
Together with his husband Milan, Guy opens up about their Ibiza wedding, the emotional challenge of choosing the right egg donor, and their dream to inspire better surrogacy legislation in Belgium.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HwFtTYFopXloQYOdYDHzI?si=24wIrLtjSGaKCsNqDjzfGg
68) How Two Dads Rewrote Belgium’s Surrogacy Story
IVF DADDIES · Episode
03/10/2024
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VWRjowJSrw8Pwf80ztUvn?si=566b9fa1ff114b7d
42) TRANSPARENCY BREAKING DOWN SURROGACY COSTS
Episode · IVF DADDIES · In this episode of the IVF Daddies podcast, Richard and Damien discuss their personal journeys through surrogacy, the challenges faced, and the importance of education and transparency in the surrogacy process. They explore the complexities of surrogacy laws in Australia, t...
22/08/2024
New Podcast on all about understanding
39) EMBRYO DONATION, MANAGING REMAINGING EMBRYOS
Episode · IVF DADDIES · Maya, a psychotherapist and filmmaker, shares her experience with embryo donation and discusses her work with Empower with Moxie, an embryo donation organization. She explains the difference between embryo adoption and embryo donation, emphasizing the importance of educatio...
13/08/2024
https://youtu.be/u9frDd6I_7Q
35) SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER CHILDREN, A PARENT'S PERSPECTIVE
In this episode, Richard and Julio are joined by Cindy, a top surrogacy lawyer in Canada, to discuss her personal story of having a transgender child. They e...
30/07/2024
What do you know about Baby Formula ?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4m5jVc5Uz6ns95384BJejW?si=0f5a5a56fd5f4bc6
37) UNDERSTANDING BABY FORMULA AS GAY PARENTS
Episode · IVF DADDIES · In this episode, Julio and Richard discuss the topic of formula feeding for babies. They share their personal experiences and address common questions and misconceptions surrounding formula feeding. They also touch on the stigma associated with formula feeding and the avail...
26/07/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0i7-XciLM
STEPDAD'S LOVE LETTER, IS NOT ALL ABOUT IVF AND SURROGACY
In this episode, Richard and Julio discuss the topic of vulnerability and what it means to be a family. They touch on the anxiety and challenges they face as...
13/07/2024
Honouring Non-binary international day
24) TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY FERTILITY CARE WITH DR. ROTHENBERG
Dr. Stephanie Rothenberg, an obstetrician, gynecologist, and reproductive endocrinologist, discusses transgender and non-binary fertility. She explains that ...
02/07/2024
https://youtu.be/Ov3TtsfLUeU?si=43WJqimrozRZ1Gbn
33) S***M DONATION STIGMA AND EXPLORING THE OPTIONS
In this episode of IVFDADDIES, Julio and Richard discuss the topic of s***m donation and the options available for individuals or couples who need a s***m do...
26/06/2024
https://youtu.be/Ov3TtsfLUeU
33) S***M DONATION STIGMA AND EXPLORING THE OPTIONS
In this episode of IVFDADDIES, Julio and Richard discuss the topic of s***m donation and the options available for individuals or couples who need a s***m do...