Choosing a donor, navigating surrogacy, knowing how to talk to your child about their origins, these decisions change the trajectory of your family's life.
I'm Lisa Schuman, therapist, researcher, and author with 30 years of clinical experience in reproductive medicine. I've helped thousands of people make these decisions with clarity instead of fear.
On this channel you'll find evidence-based conversations with leading fertility doctors, donor conceived people, surrogates, intended parents, and researchers, plus solo episodes where I share the frameworks I use in my clinical practice.
New episodes every week.
If you're using donor conception, surrogacy, or fertility treatment to build your family, or parenting a child who was, you're in the right place.
Start here: familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community
Warmly, Lisa
Building Your Family
✨ New Episode — Zoom Out Series
“Zoom Out: The One Egg Freezing Question No One Asks”
When it comes to egg freezing, most people focus on how many eggs they can freeze — but that’s only part of the story. In this first episode of the Zoom Out series, I share the question almost no one asks, and why it can completely change how you plan for your future family.
If you’ve ever felt anxious or uncertain about your fertility decisions, this episode will help you step back, calm your mind, and see the bigger picture. 💛
🎥 Watch now: Egg Freezing — Are You Asking the Right Question?
#FamilyBuilding #TTCJourney
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New Episode Out Now 🌟
Dr. Jessica Gray opens up about resilience, infertility, and finding control on her path to motherhood.
🎥 Don’t miss this powerful story—watch today!
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✨ Thinking about single motherhood by choice? ✨
If you’re quietly Googling “should I do this alone?” — this episode is for you.
I sat down with Dr. Alexis Melnick to walk through 5 clear steps before you decide. We cover the emotional, practical, financial, and support-system questions that can help you move from spiraling at 2 a.m. to making a grounded plan.
🎥 Watch the full conversation here
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🌈 Pride Special: Queer Family Building 🌈
Real stories from LGBTQ+ parents, doctors & donors—navigating surrogacy, answering “Who’s the real mom/dad?”, and celebrating love that makes a family. 💜
👉 Watch now & join the conversation.
#QueerFamily #Surrogacy #DonorConception #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth
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✨ I re‑release this episode with a full heart, honoring Bret’s legacy and celebrating the resilience of queer families everywhere🌈
💬 I’d love to hear from you: What conversations or stories have inspired you most during Pride?
#Pride2026 #QueerFamily #BroadwayDads #LoveMakesAFamily
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🌈 Donor Conception for Queer Parents-to-Be 🌈
I’m excited to invite you to a free 60‑minute online workshop on Sunday, June 28th at 12PM EST in honor of the Stonewall anniversary.
Get free tickets here:
familybuilding.net/events-page/
💜 Join us, ask questions, and connect with others on the journey of family building. I look forward to seeing you there!
#FamilyBuilding #QueerParents #DonorConception #StonewallAnniversary
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What does it really look like to build a queer family today – with donor conception, infertility, and non‑biological parenting in the mix?
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✨ In honor of Stonewall…
I’ll be hosting a workshop on donor conception on June 28th. 🌈
This session is designed to support queer families and anyone navigating donor conception, with practical tools and compassionate guidance.
Stay tuned for details — I’d love for you to join and be part of this important conversation. 💜
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🌈 Happy Pride Month!
Queer family‑building today often means navigating donor conception, infertility, and non‑biological parenting. In my latest article, I share how genetics, intentional parenting, and humor all play a role in creating safe, loving spaces for our kids.
Read Here:
familybuilding.net/building-a-family/expert-tips-f…
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Re-released for Pride 2026 — Because this conversation never gets old
What does it actually feel like to need a donor to build your family? How do you choose the right one? What does the medical process look like — and what does the emotional process look
like?
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