S5: E1 Conversations with Kiara who is donor conceived with a solo mother

02/02/2022 28 min Episodio 48
S5: E1 Conversations with Kiara who is donor conceived with a solo mother

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Episode Synopsis

In episode one of series 5 of The Stork and I Podcast I chat to Kiara.
Kiara is a 24 year-old donor conceived person who was raised by her solo mom, Nicki. She lives in Chicago and is writing a book about being donor conceived and her story of navigating life and finding her donor related family. She is trying to redefine society's notion of a "traditional family". You can check her out on instagram @kiararaeschuh and get a free preview of her book at kiararaeschuh.com.
 
In todays episode we cover: 
- The impact the way you are told you are door conceived can have on you
- The importance of language around donor conception
- Finding donor siblings 
- How it feels to connect with your donor
- Whether genetics makes a family
- Advice for solo parents
and much more....... 
 

Connect with Kiara
Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/kiararaeschuh/
Website: kiararaeschuh.co/
 
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About Mel Johnson
Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey. 
I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood
Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at www.thestorkandi.com
 
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