The Surrogacy Podcast Every Intended Parent Should Hear
Surrogacy Made Simple
Created by a mom through surrogacy (and board-certified OBGYN), this podcast helps you skip the confusion and grow your family confidently.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Hear It from Someone Who's Been There
Surrogacy Made Simple is the only intended parent podcast created specifically for people navigating surrogacy in the United States.
Hosted by Dr. Alyssa Small Layne—a board-certified OBGYN, gynecologic surgeon, and proud mom through surrogacy— this show speaks directly to the questions, fears, and hopes of intended parents.
"If you've ever wished you could sit down with someone who's been in your shoes—who's cried the same tears, asked the same questions, and made it through—this is that conversation."
What Each Episode Brings You:
Each episode feels like a warm, honest coffee chat with a trusted friend—except your friend also happens to be a medical expert.
Clear breakdowns of complex topics
Personal stories and practical advice
Expert insights to help you avoid missteps
So grab your favorite mug (coffee or tea—we don't judge), hit play, and let's talk about how to make your surrogacy journey simple, supported, and successful.
Trusted by the Community
Why Listeners Love Surrogacy Made Simple
Surrogacy Made Simple is one of the top-ranked surrogacy podcasts for a reason. Our listeners keep coming back for trusted guidance and actionable advice.
Here's what they're saying:
💬 "I wouldn't have known how to shorten my wait time for a GC without this podcast. I felt so much more informed and empowered, especially as someone just starting my journey."
💬 "Alyssa breaks everything down in a way that's so easy to follow. I binged five episodes at once and took more notes than I have from agency consults!"
💬 "After listening to your podcast, I decided not to go with an all-inclusive agency—and I dodged a bullet. I found tons of negative reviews on them afterward."
Meet Your Host
Alyssa Small Layne, MD
Board-Certified OBGYN · Gynecologic Surgeon · Mom Through Surrogacy
Hi, I'm Dr. Small Layne — and I know what it's like to sit on the other side of the surrogacy journey.
After seven years of infertility, multiple surgeries, miscarriage, and a ruptured uterus, my husband and I welcomed our daughter via surrogacy in 2022. I've lived the heartbreak. I've done the research. I've asked every question—and learned the hard way what I wish someone had told me sooner.
Now, I'm using both my personal journey and my professional training as an OBGYN to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
I created Surrogacy Made Simple to be the podcast I wish I had. It's part of our larger mission at JUNIE, the company I co-founded with my husband. Together, we've built tools like the BloomBridge app to make surrogacy simple, supported, and successful—the way it should always be.
So whether you're brand new to surrogacy, just dipping your toe in, or already a few steps down the path, I'm here to help you feel informed, supported, and one step closer to your baby.
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