How to Survive the the ‘5th Trimester’ with Dr. Stephanie Thrower!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a baby and how to cope!
Building Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family.
Surrogacy and Gestational ‘Womb Mates’ with Guest Jessie Jaskulsky!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie has two baby girls who were born via surrogacy! The three discuss the Jessie’s journey to geriatric mama-hood as well as her two very different and educational experiences with the surrogacy process.
Real Talk: Fostering to Adopt With Guest, Abi Pooler!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Sonia’s life long friend Abi Pooler. Abi adopted her baby boy in January, 2023! The three discuss the details, challenges and most joyous moments of Abi’s fostering and adoption experiences.