In this episode, IWSTHAB’s Surrogacy Support Consultant Aliza Abrams Konig sits down with Andrea Syrtash, a relationship expert and founder of Pregnantish, and her cousin Elana Syrtash-Ochs, an early childhood educator, to discuss their shared journey through gestational surrogacy. The conversation explores the profound emotional shift that occurs when a family member steps in after years of infertility, loss, and the heartbreak of being ghosted by a previous surrogate.

Chaz Naor joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the raw and remarkable story of how he became a father through surrogacy, the emotional complexities, logistical challenges, financial hurdles, and moments of deep joy that shaped his path to parenthood.

Carly Joseph joins Aliza Konig, IWSTHAB's surrogacy consultant, to speak with Carly Joseph, to explore the deeply personal and emotional journey of surrogacy. From the initial struggles of building a family to the life-changing decision to pursue surrogacy, Carly is excited to normalize conversations around surrogacy and share her story in a vulnerable way in hopes that it will offer hope and comfort to others.

Aliza Abrams Konig joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the complex and deeply personal journey of surrogacy—one that comes with unique challenges, especially within the Jewish community.