Richard and Julio of IVF Daddies share what intended parents need to know about IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, international family building, and why community can make all the difference on your family-building journey.

Through their podcast and family-building community, they've helped thousands of intended parents better understand the complex world of assisted reproduction and family building.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Family building across international borders
• Finding trusted professionals and ethical partners
• The questions intended parents should be asking
• Why education, advocacy, and community matter

Whether you're pursuing IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, or simply exploring your options, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do this alone.

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Website: https://www.ivfdaddies.com/
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IVF Daddies: Don't Navigate This Alone

AI, embryo technology, and personalized fertility treatment are changing the future of fertility care, but what does that actually mean for patients?

In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Meir Olcha breaks down how fertility care is evolving through AI-assisted technology, precision medicine, embryo imaging, and more individualized approaches to IVF treatment.

We also discuss why human connection, transparency, and patient advocacy still matter just as much as innovation, especially in a process that can often feel overwhelming and uncertain.

In this conversation, we cover:

* how AI is already being used in fertility care
* the future of embryo selection and IVF technology
* what personalized fertility treatment actually means
* balancing innovation with realistic expectations
* fertility care for LGBTQ intended parents
* how patients can navigate misinformation online
* why individualized care matters in IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation journeys

Whether you’re considering IVF, exploring surrogacy or egg donation, preserving your fertility, or simply curious about where reproductive medicine is headed, this episode offers an honest and hopeful look at what’s changing in fertility care, and what patients should really pay attention to.

CONNECT WITH DR. MEIR OLCHA
Website: https://www.iperchfertility.com
Instagram: @meirolchamd @perchfertility

The Future of Fertility Care Is More Personal Than Ever

Choosing an egg donor can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re navigating cost, timelines, and decisions that feel deeply personal.

In this episode, Egg Donor Matching Coordinator Katie G. breaks down what intended parents are really facing at the beginning of the process, from sticker shock and insurance confusion to the emotional weight of finding the right donor.

We also discuss:
fresh vs. frozen egg donation
what actually happens behind the scenes during matching
common misconceptions around donor cycles
how agencies support intended parents through the process
and how to move forward with more clarity and less fear

If you’re considering egg donation and wondering where to even begin, this episode is a grounded, honest look at what to expect and how to navigate the process with confidence.

Choosing an Egg Donor? Start Here

In this episode, we’re joined by reproductive psychologist Dr. Julie Bindeman to explore one of the most difficult, and important, conversations that can arise in a surrogacy journey.

Dr. Bindeman works with intended parents, surrogates, and donors navigating the emotional complexities of third-party reproduction. Together we discuss why some conversations feel hard to approach, why they matter early in the matching process, and how thoughtful communication can help protect everyone involved.

If you're exploring surrogacy as an intended parent or considering becoming a surrogate, this episode offers insight, perspective, and guidance.

The Hard Conversations in Surrogacy

What happens when both the intended mom and the surrogate choose joy over fear?

In this episode, you’ll meet Maddison and Jesse, an intended mother and surrogate whose relationship was rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and celebration from the very beginning.

Instead of bracing for what could go wrong, they made a conscious decision to celebrate every milestone, every appointment, and every step of the surrogacy journey. What began as a match quickly became a genuine friendship, one that brought two families together in a way neither of them expected.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• What intentional joy looks like in surrogacy
• How alignment turns into lasting friendship
• Why emotional trust matters in matching
• How surrogates and intended parents can build a relationship rooted in celebration, not fear

If you’re exploring surrogacy, whether as a hopeful intended parent or a potential surrogate, this episode offers a hopeful, grounded look at what’s possible when trust, gratitude, and partnership lead the way.

When Joy Leads the Surrogacy Journey

We Kept Going… But Not in the Same Way

Jen’s path to becoming a mom didn’t follow a straight line.

After years of trying, multiple rounds of IVF, and not a single embryo, she made the decision to move forward with egg donation, hoping that would finally be the turning point.

But even then, things didn’t go as expected.

After four failed transfers, Jen found herself in a place so many women reach in this process:

Do you keep going the same way… or do you change something?

In this episode, Jen shares what it looked like to keep moving forward while also making the difficult decision to shift direction, from choosing a new agency and egg donor to changing clinics, and what ultimately led to the birth of her daughter.

We talk about:

• What it’s like to go through years of infertility with no clear answers
• Why egg donation doesn’t always mean immediate success
• The emotional weight of repeated failed transfers
• How to recognize when it’s time to make a change
• What gave her the confidence to try a different path
• The reality of holding onto hope while adjusting expectations

This episode is a reminder that continuing forward doesn’t always mean staying on the same path.

Sometimes, the most important step is choosing a different one.

If you’re in the middle of your journey and questioning what to do next, this conversation will meet you there.

She Had 4 Failed Transfers… Then Everything Changed

In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation featuring Katy Encalade, President & CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, from the IVF Daddies Podcast.

If you’re exploring surrogacy or egg donation, it’s easy to focus on the steps but having a clearer understanding of the bigger picture makes all the difference.

In this conversation, Katy breaks down:

• What a realistic timeline looks like from embryo creation to baby
• Why many families need more embryos than they expect
• Where patience matters most in the journey
• Why matching matters more than speed
• What Intended Parents often overlook when choosing an egg donor
• Red flags to watch for when evaluating agencies

This is the part of the process most people don’t fully understand, until they’re already in it.

If you’re exploring surrogacy or egg donation, it’s easy to focus on the steps but having a clearer understanding of the bigger picture makes all the difference.

If you’re early in your journey, or already in the middle of it, this will change how you think about what comes next.

What You’re Not Told About Surrogacy and Egg Donation

What happens after National Infertility Awareness Week ends?

In this mini moment, Katy Encalade reflects on what it really means to carry this work forward, beyond a single week, a hashtag, or a moment.

After nearly two decades in the surrogacy and egg donation space, Katy shares what most people don’t see: the everyday conversations, decisions, and support that shape how families are built.

This isn’t just about awareness, it’s about responsibility, guidance, and doing this work the ethical way.

If you’re navigating infertility, or considering surrogacy or egg donation, this is a reminder that your journey doesn’t end here.

And neither does the support.

Infertility Awareness Doesn’t End Here

Why does your insurance, or even your zip code, determine whether you can access fertility care?

In this mini moment, Katy Encalade, CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, unpacks insights from Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born through IVF in the United States and a leading fertility advocate, on the hidden barriers that shape fertility journeys before most people even realize it.

Katy explains how access to fertility care isn’t just medical, it’s structural. Insurance coverage, cost, and where you live can quietly determine what options are actually available… and for many, whether they have options at all.

If you’re exploring IVF, surrogacy, or egg donation, understanding these barriers is key to making informed decisions.

As we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week, this conversation highlights why awareness and advocacy are essential to creating more equitable paths to family building.

Your Insurance Decides If You Can Have a Baby

1 in 6 people experience infertility, but access to IVF and fertility care still depends on where you live, your job, and your insurance.

As we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week, this conversation matters more than ever.

In this episode, we break down why infertility is becoming a national conversation, and what most people don’t see behind the scenes.

I’m joined by Alise Powell from RESOLVE: The National Infertility & Family Building Association, where she works in fertility advocacy, policy, and expanding access to care.

In this episode:

Why IVF access depends on your state and employer
What’s changing in fertility coverage and legislation
The real cost of infertility (financial + emotional)
How advocacy and storytelling are shaping the future of family building

If you’re considering IVF, surrogacy, or egg donation, or just trying to understand your options, this will help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Subscribe for real stories, expert insights, and support on your journey to building a family.

Why Infertility Is Now a National Conversation

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.

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Create A Happy Family

Whitney Hall hosts the podcast, and the purpose of the podcast is to provide education surrounding the egg donor and surrogacy process for intended parents, potential surrogates, and potential egg donors in the United States. The target age range of listeners is 21-42 and primarily female. The unique aspect of the podcast is the lived experience of the podcast host, who is passionate about helping create happy families. The podcast aims to educate listeners and potentially recruit egg donors and surrogates. 

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