The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

The Queer Family Podcast – LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories

Author: Jaimie Kelton – Queer Parenting & LGBTQ Families'. Language: English Episodes: 100
Every family has a story, but the paths taken by LGBTQIA+ parents are often uniquely creative, filled with both profound joy and specific hurdles. The Queer Family Podcast-LGBTQ Families & Queer Parenting Stories is a weekly space where those narratives take center stage. Host Jaimie Kelton, a queer mom herself, guides conversations that are as laugh-out-loud funny as they are deeply moving. Each episode features candid interviews with a diverse range of guests, all sharing the intimate details of how they built their families-from adoption and fostering to IVF, surrogacy, and co-parenting. You’ll hear how these families navigate school systems, healthcare, and everyday social situations, tackling challenges with resilience and humor. This podcast digs into the real stuff of queer family life, covering topics across parenting, health, fitness, and sexuality, all through an authentic LGBTQ lens. The goal isn’t just to share stories; it’s to normalize and celebrate the beautiful spectrum of ways to create a home. Tune in for a sense of community, practical insights, and a powerful reminder that family is about love, in all its forms.
Episodes
Trans Parenting, Polyamory and Redefining Family Narratives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
Jaimie chats with Aiden, a trans dad, about embracing differences, self-discovery, and building his family—first as a solo parent and later in a polyamorous relationship. They dive into sperm donation with a known donor,…
Exploring Queer Parenting and Gender Fluidity with Lamia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:06
Jaimie welcomes Lamia to the to discuss zir journey of embracing gender fluidity and using Ze/Zem pronouns. They explore Lamia's experiences navigating parenthood as both a biological and non-biological parent within a q…
The Beautiful Chaos of Queer Foster Parenting and Self-Discovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:05
Katie tells Jaimie about how she went from not wanting kids to ending up with 10 of them. As a queer mom who built her family through fostering and adoption, Katie shares her journey of embracing a queer identity while m…
BONUS - C-Sections, Epidurals and Destroyed Nipples: Jaimie Had A Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:34
Jaimie revisits her birth story, originally shared on the podcast when it was called "If These Ovaries Could Talk." Celebrating over seven years of normalizing LGBTQIA family narratives, Jamie reflects on how her expecta…
Building Our Family Against All Odds: Love, Disability, & Transition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:25
Megan and Greyson join Jaimie to talk about their journey to parenthood. They discuss using a known donor, at-home insemination with a Frida Fertility kit, and navigating family planning as an LGBTQIA couple in Florida’s…
Redefining Parenthood: A Queer Guide to Modern Parenting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:35
Jaimie and guest S. Bear Bergman delve into love, family, and LGBTQIA identity against the backdrop of the 2024 political climate. Bear shares his journey from coming out at 15 to 35+ years of activism and parenting as a…
American Teenager: A Deep Dive into Trans Lives Across the U.S [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:27
Jaimie welcomes Nico Lang, creator of Queer News Daily and author of "American Teenager." With the 2024 presidential election looming, they explore the complexities of trans youth experiences and the crucial role of supp…