FERTILITY VILLAGE LIVE * Episode 18 * Beyond Genetics: The Donor Conception Journey with Victoria Nino @expectinganything and Alex @pursuingfatherhood

This week on Fertility Village Live, Hosts Erin and Ashley, both who used sperm or egg donors to start their family, we’re joined by two inspiring advocates—Victoria and Alex—for a powerful, honest conversation about building a family through donor conception.Together, we explore:* What it means to parent beyond biology* The emotional and practical layers of choosing a donor* How identity and intention shape this path* What we wish more people talked about openly.Whether you’re just beginning to consider donor conception, parenting after it, or simply want to understand more about the different ways families are formed—this is an episode full of heart, insight, and community.🧬 About Our Guests:Victoria shares her journey using two egg donors to grow her family. She is the founder of Infertility Unfiltered, a powerful online space for support, and the author of a children’s book that helps parents talk to their kids about donor conception.Alex brings a much-needed male perspective to this space, openly sharing his experience starting a family through sperm donation. His advocacy offers comfort and clarity to others walking a similar path.💡 Key Topics Covered~ Victoria’s story: navigating two donor egg cycles and creating intentional family connections~ Alex’s perspective: exploring sperm donation and the often-unspoken emotional journey~ How to choose a donor: what matters, what surprised them, and what they’d do differently~ Talking to kids: approaches to telling donor-conceived children about their origins~ Reflections and advice for those just beginning to explore this path🔗 Connect with Our Guests:Victoria: @expectinganything Alex: @pursuingfatherhood https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfatherhood/Get a Copy of Victoria's book 📲 Follow us on Instagram @oasisfsn for updates, resources, and upcoming episodes🗓️ Next Week Join us for an eye-opening episode on Embryo Adoption—featuring personal stories and expert insight into this unique and growing family-building path.💛 Thank you for being part of this conversation and this community. Wherever you are on your journey—you are not alone.