162. From Heartbreak to Hope: My Surrogacy Journey with Carly Joseph

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, 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. They talk about... -the journey to parenthood before considering surrogacy -the emotions and uncertainties of choosing surrogacy -navigating the first steps—agency vs. independent surrogacy -building a relationship with a surrogate and staying connected throughout pregnancy -the highs, the doubts, and the life-changing moment of holding her baby -lessons learned and advice for intended parents -how this experience led to the creation of a surrogacy concierge business to support others on this path More about Carly:  Carly Joseph is a surrogacy concierge helping Intended Parents match with the right surrogates quickly. Having navigated her own two surrogacy journeys, Carly knows firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. Her mission is to combine personal experience with established relationships to help make the path to parenthood smoother. Carly works with intended parents who are ready to explore surrogacy, providing real, personal support from someone who's been there. Through her comprehensive support package, she handles the complex parts so you can focus on the excitement of growing your family.  Connect with Carly: -Follow her on Instagram -Send her an email -Check out her website Connect with us: -Check out our Website - Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube