Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surrogate. Is a podcast that is able to give well rounded information about surrogacy from every point of view. We hope to give as much education as we can provide, to those who want to learn and know more about surrogacy.

Episodes

August 3, 2025 63 mins

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US Surrogacy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

What happens when personal struggle transforms into professional purpose? Dawn Baker, founder and CEO of US Surrogacy LLC, takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey from experiencing secondary infertility in her twenties to building an ethical surrogacy agency that has helped creat...

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Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgoldbergtherapy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Step into the emotional landscape of surrogacy with licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg as she pulls back the curtain on the psychological aspects of gestational carrier journeys. What many surrogates fear as judgment—psychological evaluations—are actually thoughtful assessments designed to ensure ev...

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Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

This week we spoke with Sara, a first time surrogate!

Sara is also a registered labor and delivery nurse who first found out about surrogacy when she was 10 years old watching Phoebe Buffay become a surrogate for her brother on the famous 90's show "Friends".

 She deta...

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Baby Bumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_babybumps?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This week we have a lovely returning guest, Victoria, an intended mother on her journey and founder of Baby Bumps.

Victoria is giving us an update on where Bump Bumps, originally an app for matching, has now landed. Also, how you can find your perfect match and compensation that you a...

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June 13, 2025 63 mins

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Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==


The 4th trimester, also known as postpartum, is a very untalked about thing??? Why!?!?

It seems almost taboo to talk about postpartum, or at least it use to. This week we are speaking with 2 surrog...

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June 1, 2025 64 mins

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Pelvic Floor Momma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

This week we had the lovely honor of speaking with Becca Boeving, a Pelvic Floor Coach.

Being a mama herself and having had some hiccups in her own journey, she realized she wasn’t alone and that pelvic floor therapy IS NOT talked about!

She quickly started the con...

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May 25, 2025 47 mins

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Sophia’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey Continued:

Part 1 of Sophia’s story was about her journey of being pregnant with Surro babe.

Part 2 of Sophia’s story is about breast milk and pumping after Surro babe is born and intended parents no longer need the supply.

Pumping has no light ...

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May 18, 2025 45 mins

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Sophia’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

This week we spoke with Sophia, a first time surrogate!

She details her amazing journey and how that actually led her to help people even after her journey ended with her IPs.

This podcast is an our first two part podcast and that is because there is a lot of good and informative ...

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Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Kari’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karihernandez82?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Leslie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_kay_w?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==


What does it mean to pump after you delivery a surrogacy baby?

We cover that and how to help dona...

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April 13, 2025 61 mins

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Family Match Consulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familymatchconsulting?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

This week we had the lovely honor of talking with Stephanie Levich, founder of Family Match Consulting, where she is also an intended parent matching consultant. 

Stephanie shares about her journey in the surrogacy world and how that lead her to creating her own bus...

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April 6, 2025 53 mins

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Lesa Slaughter’s email: Lesa@slaughterlawgroup.com

Website: http://www.slaughterlawgroup.com/


Are you confused, worried, or just want to get a better understanding of what’s going on with these new executive orders?

Well our good friend Lesa is back with us to help us break down everything and understand what this means for surrogacy and international par...

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March 2, 2025 49 mins

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Rachel Westbury’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwestburynappyendings?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Rachel is a 3x surrogate and 2x agency owner! She has helped 3 families grow and helped bring 4 babies earth side. Now she runs 2 agencies!

Nappy Endings and Nesa were founded by her and her friend a few years back. Nappy Endings is their UK agency and Nesa can be fo...

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February 17, 2025 67 mins

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Tsong Law Group Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tsonglawgroup?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Ralph Tsong is a well known and experienced lawyer in the surrogacy world. In this episode he helps break down the executive orders that have been recently placed and what they possible mean for this community.

He talks about the Affordable Care Act, Insurance Liens, and what it p...

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February 9, 2025 35 mins

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Mommy Made Encapsulation's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

In 1970 consuming our own placentas started to become "popular" among women in the US, however, its been popular all over the world much longer than that!

I'm sure you have seen how you can blend it in smoothies, but maybe you're worrie...

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February 2, 2025 67 mins

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Grace's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Welcome to 2025! Last year we ended the podcast season with our dear friend Grace who was near the end of her second surrogacy journey. This year we are starting our new podcast season with Grace sharing about her beautiful Rainbow Surro Babe who was born shortly after we last spoke.

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November 5, 2024 36 mins

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Tune in as we tell all about our amazing experience and opportunity on the Jennifer Hudson Show. 💜 

We are so beyond grateful for this opportunity, however, we are forever thankful and grateful to this beautiful community. While we may host the podcast, YOU are the stories. ♥️ 

Without all of you helping shine a positive light on surrogacy none of this would have...

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Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Let's talk about relationships and intimacy during a surrogacy journey. There is a time in a journey when abstinence is usually required and it could last longer if you are carrying multiples or put on bed rest.

While we surrogates may be the ones going through the process and ...

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September 29, 2024 64 mins

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Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


This week is a bit different. My two close friends and I have been on a 2 year journey, which isn’t the norm for surrogates.

We were all talking and thought maybe we should address what...

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September 22, 2024 68 mins

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Alease’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alease_the_embryologist?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

WOW! This week we spoke with an amazing embryologist who answers ALL of our questions. From how grading works to how they freeze embryos.

If you are starting or looking into your IVF journey as a parent or surrogate this is A MUST LISTEN! 

Also, if you have any question...

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Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rage_against_infertility?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This week we talk with Ashley, an intended mother who in March welcomed her beautiful baby boy. 💙 

Ashley shares about her long journey starting in 2020! Along with how she chose her agency and how her and her husband met their amazing surrogate.

Ashley started her jo...

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