Скачать или смотреть The Surrogacy Secret That Changed Everything About Building Our Family

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Soma Says, host Soma Mandal sits down with Eloise Drane—founder of Family Inceptions and a leading expert in reproductive empowerment—to explore the often misunderstood world of surrogacy, egg donation, and building families with intention.

From breaking down the emotional, legal, and ethical complexities of assisted reproduction to sharing her own deeply personal journey, Eloise offers practical, compassionate insights for anyone navigating fertility challenges or curious about alternative paths to parenthood.

With extensive personal experience as both an egg donor and gestational surrogate, Eloise shares her inspiring journey and discusses the challenges and joys of helping families build their futures. The discussion highlights key topics, including the need for insurance coverage in fertility care, addressing the lack of accessibility and information in reproductive health—especially for women of color—and the importance of patient advocacy. Eloise also takes us through the rigorous screening process for surrogates and the importance of trust and relationships in the surrogacy process. This episode serves as a call for better education in reproductive health and patient advocacy across the healthcare system.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What most people get wrong about surrogacy and egg donation
How to approach fertility choices with clarity and empowerment
The emotional support needed for both donors and intended parents
Why transparency, ethics, and education matter in reproductive services
How Eloise built a purpose-driven business rooted in dignity and agency

Eloise offers her final thoughts on the future of surrogacy and fertility care, sharing how listeners can connect with Family Inceptions and get involved.

Whether you're someone considering donor conception, a healthcare professional supporting families, or simply seeking to understand the real human stories behind these journeys—this episode is filled with truth, hope, and grounded wisdom.

🔗 Tune in and walk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to create family on your own terms.

Connect with Eloise Drane:

Website: https://familyinceptions.com/
Instagram: @familyinceptions
Facebook: Family Inceptions

Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal (Host):

Website: @drsomamandalmd
Facebook: Dr. Soma Mandal
Twitter: @SomaMd1
YouTube: Soma Says Podcast