{"podcast":{"title":"Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast","slug":"busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","podcast_index_feed_id":7194699,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/feed.xml","website_url":"https://substack.com/@busymomtalk","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/20250623_020606_bf7a7a1c459cb60b3f931a21f082877b.png","author":"Kia Veinneau","episode_count":34,"summary":"Welcome to Busy Mom Talk , the podcast that brings real, raw, and relatable conversations to the heart of motherhood. Hosted by Kia, this space is a hub for parents seeking trusted advice, unbiased information, and stories that reflect the everyday realities of raising kids. From birth and postpartum support to parenting wins and the mess in between, each episode is grounded in community, connection, and care. Tune in to hear from professionals, parents, and voices that matter — all while staying in the loop with local family-friendly events and resources that help you thrive, not just survive. This is where busy moms come to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Don't forget to follow us on IG: @BusyMomTalk & Subscribe to us on Youtube BusyMomTalkThePodcast","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699"},"episode":{"title":"The Surrogacy Journey In Canada With Surrogate Alycia Part 1","slug":"the-surrogacy-journey-in-canada-with-surrogate-alycia-part-1","published_at":"2025-10-26T23:55:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/the-surrogacy-journey-in-canada-with-surrogate-alycia-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/birthbabiesbusymoms/2285354","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/313069/2285354/birthbabiesbusymoms/2025_10_26_21_15_54_934e62c8-212c-4c88-aa0b-e17b6ce8658e.mp3","summary":"Episode Overview Kianna introduces Alycia King and how she became inspired to help another family through surrogacy. Alycia started an instagram page to share her surrogacy journey - @notthebabymamaa. Alycia has been in the surrogacy world for 4 years now, and is on her second journey as a surrogate. Alycia shares some of the exciting and amazing parts of surrogacy, and answers all of Kianna's questions regarding surrogacy. Key Takeaways Key Terms In Surrogacy Alycia explains some common terms that the fertility and surrogacy world use often, from gestational carrier (GCs) and intended parents (IPs), to other ones that aren't as common. The Decision to Become a Surrogate & How Surrogacy Works in Canada Alycia talks about the moment she knew she wanted to become a surrogate, and the reactions from her friends and family.. The difference between altruistic and paid surrogacy, and why Canada’s legal framework can be confusing and outdated. Building Trust With Intended Parents The emotional connection and boundaries between a surrogate and the family she’s helping. Alycia reflects on the physical challenges, the birth experience surrogates go through, and the moment of transition when the baby goes home with the intended parents. Surrogacy Is Different For Everyone No two journeys look the same, and that is okay! Alycia explains how different journeys come with different things, from the process, the legal paperwork, expectations, and even the pregnancy itself. The one thing she notes that is worthy of every journey, is having the support from not only your family and friends, but others in the same position as you. This is the reason she started her zoom support group, and now supports other surrogates, answers questions and holds space for those interested. The Journ…","meta_description":"Episode Overview Kianna introduces Alycia King and how she became inspired to help another family through surrogacy. Alycia started an instagram page to s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2559,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/episodes/the-surrogacy-journey-in-canada-with-surrogate-alycia-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/the-surrogacy-journey-in-canada-with-surrogate-alycia-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}