EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 1H 40M
From Heartbreak to Hope: One Mother’s Surrogacy Story | Golden Hour Podcast, Episode 24 with Emma Lehman
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There are many reasons a couple might turn to surrogacy—whether due to medical conditions, fertility challenges, or same-sex parenthood, every journey is unique and deeply personal.No journey is as heartwarming as Emma’s. From an early childhood diagnosis to the trials of an unsuccessful surrogacy in New Zealand to an epic twist that led to a successful surrogacy in the U.S., Emma’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the kindness of strangers.As the host of SurroTales, a podcast dedicated to surrogacy advocacy for intended parents and gestational carriers, and highlighting the legal landscape of surrogacy, Emma is passionate about shedding light on this beautiful, complex path to parenthood.Join us for an episode that will open your heart, expand your perspective, and leave you in awe of the power of surrogacy.Emma Lehman is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and studied marketing at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating, she moved to San Francisco, where she met her husband, Travis, a California native who had moved to New Zealand with his family when he was young. Emma and Travis moved back to Auckland in 2019 and haven’t left since! By day, Emma works in Product Marketing for a health and wellness tech company. On the side, she runs SurroTales, a podcast that offers a platform for intended parents and surrogates worldwide to share their surrogacy journeys and insights. After a long surrogacy journey of their own, Emma and Travis are thrilled to be welcoming a baby girl into the world this February! #podcast #mom #momlife #mother #motherhood #pregnant #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #postpartum #postpartumjourney #surrogacy #surrogacyjourney #fertility #fertilityjourneyThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
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There are many reasons a couple might turn to surrogacy—whether due to medical conditions, fertility challenges, or same-sex parenthood, every journey is unique and deeply personal. No journey is as heartwarming as Emma’s. From an early childhood diagnosis to the trials of an unsuccessful surrogacy in New Zealand to an epic twist that led to a successful surrogacy in the U.S., Emma’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the kindness of strangers. As the host of SurroTales, a podcast dedicate...
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