S1E10 Celebrity Surrogacy: Crushing Myths and Clarifying Facts with Jessie Jaskulsky

In this episode, host Lea Nicole Trujillo is joined by special guest Jessie Jaskulsky, as they discuss all things celebrity and surrogacy and dish on some controversial quotes Kim & Chloe has said,  and share a clap-back from queen Tan France himself. But they’ll also bring a real-world perspective for women considering surrogacy.  They discuss the financial, emotional, and practical aspects of surrogacy, busting popular myths, such as the notion that surrogacy is a purely celebrity trend. They delve into the reasons people pursue surrogacy, from health conditions to infertility, as well as the robust screening process for potential surrogates. Lea and Jessie also highlight the strong bonds often formed between parents and surrogates, and the common emotional hurdle of control loss for intended parents.  00:32 Celebrity Surrogacy 03:00 Guest Introduction: Jessie and Surrogacy Simplified 03:19 The Impact of Celebrity Surrogacy 06:57 Getting to Know Jessie 09:15 The Cost of Surrogacy 09:44 The Ethics of Surrogacy 12:36 Affording Surrogacy: Grants, Scholarships, and Financing 23:13 The Surrogacy Process 25:11 Surrogacy Myths and Realities: 25:53 Reasons for Choosing Surrogacy 28:48 The Surrogate-Intended Parent Relationship 34:11 Addressing Surrogacy Criticisms: 39:48 Support for Surrogacy Journey