30/03/2026
Sometimes the hardest part is not just what you are going through. It is trying to work out what comes next when the path you hoped would work no longer feels clear.
If you have been through failed IVF cycles, received difficult news, or found yourself quietly asking, “What are our options now?”, this conversation is here to meet you in that space. Not with hype. Not with pressure. But with calm, practical insight that can help you breathe a little deeper and think a little more clearly.
In this episode, I sit down with Ella McNamara from Fertility and Family to talk about egg donation, s***m donation, and surrogacy for Australians in a way that is honest, grounded, and easier to understand. We unpack why people may need to explore donor conception or surrogacy, what is and is not available in Australia, and what to consider if you are looking overseas. We also talk about the questions that matter when you are trying to make safe, informed decisions in the middle of something deeply emotional.
What I value about Ella is that she brings both professional knowledge and lived understanding. She knows how confronting it can feel when the picture changes. And she also knows how much people need real answers without the overwhelm.
This conversation matters because when you are carrying so much already, clarity can feel like care. I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone, and a little more supported in whatever decisions may be ahead.
Listen when you are ready: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999738/episodes/18926243-how-egg-donation-s***m-donation-and-surrogacy-work-for-australians-a-deep-conversation-with-ella-mcnamara
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