All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast with Nazca Fontes – Details, episodes & analysis

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rachelle Chapman, a quadriplegic mother who turned to surrogacy to build her family. Listen as she shares her personal story of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. From the challenges she faced navigating parenthood with a disability to her decision to pursue surrogacy, this episode sheds light on the power of hope and determination. Join us for an intimate conversation that explores the true meaning of family and the extraordinary lengths people go to create one.

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It’s a historic moment for reproductive rights in Michigan—and a long-awaited victory for families across the state. As of April 2, 2025, surrogacy is officially legal in Michigan thanks to the passage of the Michigan Family Protection Act.

This groundbreaking new law not only legalizes compensated surrogacy, but also provides long-overdue legal clarity and protections for intended parents and surrogates. For decades, Michigan had one of the strictest surrogacy bans in the country, forcing families to go out of state or navigate the complexities of adoption just to establish parental rights. Now, Michigan has one of the most comprehensive surrogacy laws in the nation.

In this episode, Nazca Fontes sits down with Michigan-licensed fertility law expert Alexis Cirel to break down exactly what this law means for both intended parents and surrogates. From the legal safeguards it provides to how it paves the way for a more inclusive and accessible surrogacy process, Alexis brings critical insight into how Michigan’s reproductive future is evolving.

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Michigan’s new surrogacy law is an incredible advancement for fertility in Michigan and for families across the state. Thanks to the protections this legislation provides, thousands of families will be created.

If you’re in Michigan and considering surrogacy — whether as an intended parent or a surrogate — this new law changes everything. With clear legal protections and a supportive framework, surrogacy is now a safe, accessible, and empowering option in Michigan.

With nearly 30 years of experience in surrogacy and family building, ConceiveAbilities is here to guide Michigan families every step of the way. Surrogacy is a life-changing journey, and we’re honored to bring our expertise to Michigan, helping families grow with confidence and care.

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Maddie Miller is a wife and mom of five from Salt Lake City, Utah, who recently completed her first surrogacy journey. After a friend experienced infertility, Maddie began helping others: first, becoming an egg donor, then becoming a surrogate. Maddie joins ConceiveAbilities founder and host of All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast Nazca Fontes to share her surrogacy journey from egg donor to surrogate.

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Vanessa Stepan is a military wife, mom of three, and a doula. She empowers people to have positive birth experiences through education and support with her company Birth Well Colorado Springs. She is also a first time surrogate in the homestretch of her surrogacy journey. Vanessa joined our surrogacy podcast All Things Conceivable to share her surrogacy story and why being a doula inspired her to become a surrogate.

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Teale Kelley is a remarkable woman who is helping others navigate the complex world of fertility and surrogacy. With a unique perspective as an experienced egg donor and IVF nurse at Shady Grove Fertility in Denver, Teale has become a voice for others thinking about becoming a surrogate. Her passion for surrogacy and her desire to empower and educate others led her to become a TikTok surrogacy influencer.

Teale's background as an egg donor and IVF nurse gives her a comprehensive understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of the surrogacy process. She draws from her own experiences to offer invaluable advice, debunk myths, and address common concerns that intended parents and surrogates may have.

With a growing following of over 135,000 on TikTok, Teale uses her platform to share invaluable insights, personal stories, and guidance about her surrogacy journey. Her authentic and compassionate approach has resonated with people from all walks of life, providing them with a glimpse into the profound impact surrogacy can have on individuals and families. Teale joined All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast to share her goal of empowering individuals to pursue their dreams of parenthood or their desire to be a surrogate.

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Finding the right surrogate match is essential to a surrogacy journey.

Surrogate, Emma, and Mom, Amber, share their surrogacy story, how they matched together and how they built their relationship.

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Learn more about the baby formula shortage with Lindsay Groff, executive director of HMBANA.

Most shelves have infant formula, but is the baby formula shortage really over? Market research conducted in late October showed the shortage improved with 87% of store shelves having baby formula back in stock, almost 20% more than the low of 69% at the peak of the shortage.  Yet some families are still struggling to find formula.

Linsday Groff first learned about becoming a milk donor from a nurse while her baby daughter was in the NICU. Lindsay decided then she would donate her surplus of breastmilk for a year to help other babies like hers. Her full circle moment came years later when she took over the helm as Executive Director of The Human Milk Banking Association of North America that believes in a world where all infants have access to human milk through support of breastfeeding and use of pasteurized donor human milk. Lindsay joined Nazca Fontes on All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast to talk about the infant formula shortage.

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A surrogate is a woman who carries a child for someone who cannot. Listen and learn more about what a surrogate is and the surrogacy process with a panel of pregnancy and surrogacy experts, an experienced three time surrogate and an intended mother who used surrogacy to build her family.

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Sam Mathews from @wearedanandsam shares her surrogacy journey and what it is like becoming a surrogate influencer.

When Sam and her husband Dan decided becoming a surrogate was the right journey for their family, they naturally shared everything from the beginning of the surrogacy process through delivery and fourth trimester recovery. Listen to Sam share what she learned throughout her surrogacy journey!

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In honor of ConceiveAbilities 25th anniversary and National Infertility Awareness Week, New York Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Joshua Stewart talks infertility, the future of third party reproduction and shares his own surrogacy journey.

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