Hope Works - A Surrogacy Podcast

Hope Works - A Surrogacy Podcast

Join us for once-in-a-lifetime conversations as surrogates share their stories of carrying beautiful babies for other parents-to-be. In each episode of Hope Works you’ll meet a surrogate as she talks about HER surrogacy journey. She’ll share how she first became interested in surrogacy and how she met the parents of the child she carried. We’ll talk about the up’s and downs of the road to delivery day and that magic moment where she delivered a baby, or babies, and handed them into the arms of their parents. Hope Works is a podcast hosted by Brent Love and created by Hope Surrogacy. New episodes are released every two weeks. Find us online at hopesurrogacy.com.

Episodes

Ashley And Dave - "It just all finally makes sense."

January 23, 2020 • 93 mins
Today, on the season finale of Hope Works, we’re wrapping up the season by introducing you to two of the proudest parents we know, Ashley and Dave. When we first met Ashley and Dave, they’d already been through some of the toughest days of their lives. They’d hit mountain after mountain on their journey to becoming parents, and it never seemed to get easier. They tried doctor after doctor. They flew from state to state meeting new ...
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Margaret And Eric - "She did this out of the goodness of her heart."

January 9, 2020 • 48 mins
On a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are so excited to introduce you to Margaret and Eric, a New York couple who reflect on their surrogacy journey a decade after their son was born. Before Margaret met Eric, she’d already been through a difficult fertility journey, facing obstacles that threatened her dreams of becoming a mother. After they married, they weren’t sure how they’d bring a baby into the world. But they knew they h...
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Michal - "I was smiling and crying. It was so much for one person..."

December 19, 2019 • 80 mins
Remember last season's episode with Chelsie, a surrogate in Wisconsin? Today, on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are thrilled to introduce you to Michal, one of the dads who Chelsie helped to become a father. Michal is a dad from the Czech Republic who flew overseas with his husband, David, to meet their surrogate, Chelsie, over five years ago. Today, thanks to help from Chelsie, Michal and his husband are the proud dads of...
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Laura And Chad - "It was real happiness for the first time in a while."

December 5, 2019 • 60 mins
"Laura was in tears, and our surrogate was in tears. Seeing both of them as mothers and seeing him, that was very special to me. Not only that Briggs was here, but our surrogate was able to help us... And how willing she was to help us." Today, on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are proud to introduce you to Laura and Chad, brave parents who never gave up hope and, with the help of a surrogate, welcomed their son into the wo...
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Amy - "I waited almost my entire life for this moment."

November 21, 2019 • 69 mins
"I'll never forget that feeling, that rush..." Today on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Amy, a mom who’s dream of parenthood became a reality thanks to the help of two amazing surrogates. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amy’s journey began with her childhood dreams of motherhood. As a teenager, Amy received a diagnosis that changed her world, but it never changed her dreams. When she finally ...
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François and Jérôme - "It's our dreams come true."

November 7, 2019 • 66 mins
"Our surrogate chose us, too." In this episode of Hope Works, we are proud to introduce François and Jérôme, two dads in Paris who had twins with the help of a surrogate in Wisconsin nearly a decade ago. Press play now to hear them reflect on their surrogacy journey. They share what their lives are like today, and why the time they spent going through surrogacy is still the greatest adventure they’ve ever been on. Why are they st...
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Kiran And Kumar - "I never knew it was going to turn out this way."

October 24, 2019 • 60 mins
"That's one of my biggest fears... I hope our surrogate likes us... " In a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are thrilled to introduce Kiran and Kumar, two parents who have faced incredible challenges to become parents. Press play now to hear Kiran and Kumar describe the events that brought them to surrogacy and how their own childhoods have helped them stay positive. Because they are in the very beginning of their surrogacy jou...
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Annie and Eric - "It Was The First Time Anyone Called Me Mom"

October 10, 2019 • 56 mins
“What a privilege and an honor it will be for me to share this story with our daughter one day, to tell her about the strong, grace-filled woman who brought her into this world.” We’re back with a brand new season of Hope Works. This week we sit down with Annie and Eric. Annie and Eric are the proud parents of a daughter born through surrogacy, and at the time of this recording their surrogate was pregnant with their second child....
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Hope Works - Season 2 Trailer

September 30, 2019 • 1 min
Join us for once-in-a-lifetime conversations as surrogates and intended parents tell THEIR stories. This season on Hope Works you’ll hear from intended parents as they share what brought them to surrogacy, what it was like to go on the journey with their surrogate (or surrogates), and how they felt when the baby of their dreams was finally with them in their arms. Plus, catch up on every episode of Season One! In each episode of ou...
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Bonus Episode! Surrogates' Wishes for the New Year

January 3, 2019 • 23 mins
Happy New Year! In this special bonus episode, the surrogates from Season 1 share what it was like to listen to their episodes of the podcast. And, in honor of the new year, we invited them, their families, and a few more from our community to share what they’re looking forward to in 2019! Plus, we check in with Jehvana who shared in her episode of the podcast that she and her intended parents intend to try again for a second surr...
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Bonus Episode - Lauren Interviews Brent and Gives An Update

December 6, 2018 • 30 mins
Today we’re excited to bring to you a bonus episode of Hope Works! In this episode, Lauren from Episode 2 gives us an update. Did she and her intended parents try again after a failed transfer? Did Lauren become pregnant? Did they keep going or give up? Press play to find out! Also in this episode, Lauren turns the microphone on our host, Brent, and asks him what it's like to be an intended parent and a gay father. Make sure to s...
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Jehvana - "Nothing Compares to Being Able To See Your Faces"

November 15, 2018 • 56 mins
This is the Season Finale of our very first season! And in this very special episode our host talks with HIS surrogate, Jehvana, who carried his daughter to the day of her birth. Hear how they met, how they faced their biggest surprises, and what they look forward to in the years ahead Hope Works is brought to you by SeedTrust. Whether you are an intended parent, gestational carrier, egg donor, or surrogacy agency, SeedTrust focus...
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Lori - "It Was 100% Heart"

November 2, 2018 • 58 mins
"I tell people... being a surrogate and giving birth to someone else's baby is magical." This week we're proud to introduce you to Lori! Lori is a mom and surrogate from Wisconsin who sat down with our host, Brent Love, to reflect on her two surrogate pregnancies. Lori first became interested in surrogacy nearly ten years ago, and since then, she has had an incredible, roller coaster of experiences. Through all of it, Lori says t...
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Taylor - "It's Such a Miraculous Thing"

October 18, 2018 • 59 mins
In Episode 5 of Hope Works, we're proud to introduce you to Taylor.Taylor is a mom of three and a surrogate to twin girls for a pair of dads in Paris. She's currently on a second surrogacy journey with the dads hoping to complete a sibling project and bring another beautiful baby into the world. The first journey was smooth, but the second hasn't been as easy. In this episode, Taylor talks about meeting her IPs and how her own uncl...
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Chelsie - "I'm a Lot Stronger Than I Thought I Was."

October 4, 2018 • 55 mins
In Episode 4 of Hope Works, we’re are so excited to introduce you to Chelsie. When Chelsie was growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, she had no idea that one day she’d carry twins for gay dads in the Eastern Europe. Her experience as a surrogate was so incredible, she decided to be a surrogate again, this time for a mom and a dad in Wisconsin. When we sat down to talk, Chelsie was pregnant and beaming. Thanks for listening! If...
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Crystal - "My Life's Forever Changed."

September 20, 2018 • 40 mins
Episode 3 is all about Crystal. Crystal carried twins for a gay couple who lives in France. The birth didn't go as planned, but Crystal will be the first to tell you that the experience changed her life. Thanks for listening! If you’d like to know more about becoming a surrogate, go to www.hopesurrogacy.com/surrogates. If you have questions or would like to talk with someone about this episode, contact us at www.hopesurrogacy.com/...
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Lauren - "It Was Just Meant To Be"

September 6, 2018 • 52 mins
In Episode 2 of Hope works, we talk with Lauren. Lauren is a labor and delivery nurse, a mom, and a surrogate. She delivered her first surrogacy baby last summer for a mom and a dad whom she adores. Lauren and her intended parents are on a second journey for a sibling for last summer’s baby, and Lauren shares that this time, things aren’t as easy. (Sending love to you, Lauren! Thank you for bravely sharing your story!) Thanks for ...
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Amanda – "I've Never Been More Proud"

August 22, 2018 • 41 mins
On the very first episode of Hope Works (YAY!!!!), we talk with Amanda. Amanda started her surrogacy journey years ago. In that time, she has delivered a beautiful baby for beautiful parents, and now she’s pregnant with again! (Congratulations, Amanda!) Her most recent match is with a couple of dads (who we also love - Hey, guys!) in France, and she tells us all about it. Amanda has also been through some really tough patches on he...
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Hope Works - A Surrogacy Podcast - Trailer

August 3, 2018 • 2 mins
A sneak peek at the new podcast from Hope Surrogacy. Join us for these once-in-a-lifetime conversations as surrogates share their stories of carrying beautiful babies for other parents-to-be.
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