-Jana Rupnow, LPC, NCC Rebuilding trust after betrayal takes time and commitment from both parties involved. Whether you betrayed someone or someone betrayed you, here are steps to help navigate this challenging journey. If Your Trust Was Broken When trust is broken, it’s natural to feel hurt, shocked, and even physically ill. You might see […]
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9i5b5-15f9003 Lindsay, a donor-conceived individual. continues to share her perspective on International Donor Conception Awareness Day, 2024. Learn one person’s perspective on controversial issues like donor anonymity, DNA testing, health information, and emotional ramifications. She shares how genetics significantly influence our sense of self and how comprehending biological lineage can be not only revealing but
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t8ef3-15f8b51 In this remarkable episode of the “Three Makes Baby” podcast, I welcome Lindsay again, a donor-conceived individual, to share her profound story of self-discovery and conception. Lindsay talks about her journey and the transformation in her perspective over time. Lindsay’s story serves as a prominent example of the shifting dynamics in the discourse around
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-q2atf-15a4cb8 The future of donor conception is here! This episode features my special guest Danielle of The Seed Scout. She shares her and her wife’s path to parenthood, including the challenges they faced with sperm banks. Danielle and her wife’s path to parenthood took them through the maze of sperm banks, encountering impersonal processes that
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fedq7-1586ad9 In this episode of Three Makes Baby, Jana Rupnow is back, and she’s diving deep into the world of donor conception. After taking some time off for several positive life transitions in 2023, Jana returns to her podcast with a bang! This time, she’s chatting with the multi-talented Erin Maya – actress, producer, composer,
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Navigating the Complexities of Sharing Your Child’s Origin Story Jana Rupnow, LPC, Author of Three Makes Baby Storytelling in families is a powerful tool that fosters connections and strengthens bonds. When it comes to the unique stories of our children’s origins, especially in cases involving donor conception and adoption, a common question arises: Whose story
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Jana Rupnow’s dedication to advocating for change in the donor conception industry was driven by her deep understanding of the psychological challenges involved, as well as her personal and professional experiences. Jana began her career in fertility and family counseling after she and her husband experienced secondary infertility and became adoptive parents. Her clientele included
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In November of 2014, I wrote about 3 Myths of Egg Donation. A decade has passed since then, and as I reflect on what has changed in the field since then, I see a mix of both progress and regression. Myth 1: Donor Profiles – What Do They Really Tell Us? One of the key
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Jana Rupnow, MA, LPC, Author of Three Makes Baby Not sure how to talk to your child about their origin story? Whether you used a donor, surrogate or adoption to grow your family, sharing these stories with your child in a way that’s natural and positive is an important part of their understanding and development.
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