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becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
"becoming babyREADY" is a Queer-centred podcast exploring the journeys of 2SLGBTQIA+ family creation. Through conversations with Queer parents and professionals, we dive into what it takes to build intentional families — from legal and financial prep to emotional support and hands-on care. Rooted in Canada and reaching around the world, these stories offer insight, inspiration, and community for anyone growing their family with pride.
Episodes
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Perfectly Muddled chats with becoming babyREADY
Sometimes the only thing that you know for certain is that you want to become a parent. When you first start thinking about it, you aren't necessarily certain…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Mark O'Looney Cannon chats with becoming babyREADY
Having a mixed race child is one decision that parents may make. Having a child with Irish parents born outside of Ireland is another. Having a mixed race…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Lauren Brown chats with becoming babyREADY
Many people with a uterus dream of birthing a baby some day. Lauren took that dream to the next level when, as a child, she remembers having a literal dream…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
David FM Vaughn chats with becoming babyREADY
All of us know that there is very little that is more serious in this life than family creation and child rearing. Sure there are moments of happiness, joy and…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Marea Goodman LM, CPM chats with becoming babyREADY
This is one of those rare occasions when I have the opportunity to speak with someone who literally ticks ALL of the boxes. Today I have the opportunity to…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Sam chats with Laurel about the Queer Family Planning Event
I flipped the tables today. On my other podcast, @boobsbodsandbrains, I work with a cohost, @laurelcrossley. Today Laurel and I chat and she is interviews me…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Keeley Shantz, RMT chats with becoming babyREADY
Having a massage can feel luxurious and frivolous to some people. Other people understand the physically therapeutic benefits. Whether you see a Registered…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Freya Lyon chats with becoming babyREADY
Meet Freya Lyon. She and her wife, Hannah, have two beautiful children that were created using IUI and open-donor sperm. In and of itself, not necessarily a…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Lara Stewart Panko chats with becoming babyREADY
Almost every parent out there will tell you that it is the most amazing and rewarding thing they have ever done. What many of them may feel - but are often too…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Eddy Lin chats with becoming babyREADY
When the desire to create a family comes then it feels as though there aren’t any hoops we won’t jump through to become the parents of our dreams. Today we are…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Laine Halpern Zisman chats with becoming babyREADY
Really, is there anything that Laine can't do when it comes to helping people prepare for their parenting path? Today I have the opportunity to introduce all…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Bret Shuford chats with becoming babyREADY
There are a variety of ways to create a family with the help of a surrogate. Some people use an agency, others don’t. Some use a gestational carrier they know…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Azura Goodman, RN & IBCLC chats with becoming babyREADY
As soon as one hears the designation “lactation consultant” they immediately envision someone who is going to insist upon feeding baby human milk, from the…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Bridget and Michelle chat with becoming babyREADY
If you know anything about queer family creation than you know that there are a variety of different ways that a family can be created. Surrogacy, adoption…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Dr Jess Nazareth chats with becoming babyREADY
Generally speaking, when we think about Naturopathy and creating a family, we think of the supplements that can be prescribed and if for a queer family…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
The Kepfords chat with becoming babyREADY
The idea of setting yourself up to foster a child can be overwhelming at best. The fear is always present that something will happen, and the child will be, as…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
What exactly is babyREADY? And the Pride Month baby show!
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 1 of the "becoming babyREADY" podcast. On today's episode you'll have a chance to hear me describe where babyREADY came from, why…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
2moms1oven chat with becoming babyREADY
The countdown was on! As we recorded this conversation, Nyema was days away from a scheduled induction. It was amazing, enlightening and fascinating to have…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Jen Bowers, TCM & RA chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Marnie and Tova chat with becoming babyREADY
Admittedly, when I started this conversation, I knew very little about the foster care system in Ontario (and I acknowledge that I still have a LOT to learn)…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Two Wives & a Spark chat with becoming babyREADY
When I reached out to “Two Wives and A Spark” podcasters Lia and Rachel, I was looking to learn more about their journey to family creation. What I learned…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Lydia-Carlie, RMT/CMT & doula chats with becoming babyREADY
Too often when we hear people speaking about massage, we think of a spa-like setting, and us having an opportunity to relax and spend some time doing something…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Jaimie Kelton, podcaster, chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Dr. Donald Littlewood, DC chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Tom Tracy, Author chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Christine Lafazanos chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Patricia chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Lucie and Alyson chat with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
David chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Ashlee Livingstone, Coach & Breath-work Guide chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Joseph chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Christina, Egg donor, chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Emily & Victoria chat with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Morgan Sheridan, CFP chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Kristen and Alexis chat with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Finn Schubert chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Morgan and Ale chat with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Cora Beitel, RM chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Troy chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Dr. Dustin Costescu, OB/Gyn chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Jesse chats with becoming babyREADY
I am SO excited to bring you the “becoming babyREADY” podcast! Listen in as I talk about starting or growing a family with parents and professionals alike. All…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Aunjrya McTaggart, IBCLC chats with becoming babyREADY
Often, when we think of an IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) we think about feeding babies exclusively from our bodies. While it is…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Guillaume et Luigi chat with becoming babyREADY
We already know that deciding to start a family that you are biologically connected to is a hurdle that becomes that much more challenging to navigate when…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Marc Kemerer, LL.B chats with becoming babyREADY
One of the understandings about becoming a parent as a 2SLGBTQIA+ person/couple is that there will be legal considerations, moving forward. Whether it is…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Jen & Christine chat with becoming babyREADY
The journey to becoming parents is only that requires a lot of open and honest communication. Today we are chatting with my friends, Jen & Christine; parents…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
Elisa Gores, RSW chats with becoming babyREADY
The majority of 2SLGBTQIA+ people looking to become parents and who choose to utilize the services of a fertility clinic, will be expected to spend time…
- becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation
becoming babyREADY Trailer
Welcome to my 2SLGBTQIA+ family creation podcast! The first episode will air as of the morning of June 01st. Just in time for PRIDE month! You have decided you…