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Join Maya Grobel, psychotherapist, parent via embryo donation, and EM•POWER with Moxi/Moxi Matching co-founder, as she talks with guests about all things embryo donation.
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What Makes a Good Match – A Moxi Team Chat (opens the original)
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In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, host Maya Grobel is joined by the Moxi team, co-founders Jen and Gina. This team chat with Maya, Gina, and Jen looks at what actually helps an embryo donation match work, and why some promising pairings do not move all the way through. Their conversation centers on flexibility, emotional maturity, self-knowledge, and the reality that a good match is often bigger than one profile or one meeting. It also digs into the extra layers that can change a ma
Paying It Forward Through Embryo Donation -- Meet Rahul (opens the original)
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In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, host Maya Grobel is joined by embryo donor Rahul. In this episode, Rahul shares his inspiring journey through IVF, embryo donation, and surrogacy, highlighting the emotional and practical aspects of family building and giving back. Rahul offers his personal insights into the process, matching with recipients, and how to navigate complex fertility decisions. Rahul also shares how he and his family talk with their children about donor-conceived connec
Child-Led or Parent-Led? What Embryo Donation Families Need to Know -- A Moxi Team Chat (opens the original)
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In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, host Maya Grobel is joined by the Moxi team, co-founders Jen and Gina. Maya, Jen, and Gina, the co-founders of Moxi Matching and EM•POWER with Moxi, to unpack what “child-led” really means in embryo donation. They explore how that idea shapes disclosure, matching, communication, and long-term family relationships, with a focus on how parents can create a strong framework while still leaving room for children’s changing needs. They discuss how child-
What Embryo Donation Taught Me About Love, Legacy, and Creating Family on My Terms – Meet Lara (opens the original)
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In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, host Maya Grobel is joined by embryo recipient Lara. In their conversation, Lara shares her inspiring journey through embryo donation, from fertility challenges to building a meaningful relationship with her donors, and her experience as a single mom by choice. Discover insights on navigating embryo donation, building relationships, and embracing love and flexibility in family building. Chapters 00:00 Embarking on the Journey of Embryo Donation 02:3
The Journey to Child-Centered Embryo Donation -- Meet Kori (opens the original)
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In this episode of Never Thought We’d Be Here, Maya sits down with Kori - a single parent by choice and embryo donor. In this heartfelt interview, Kori shares her journey as a solo parent, her experience with embryo donation, and her evolving relationship with her donor and recipient family. Their insightful conversation dives into the emotional, logistical, and relational aspects of embryo donation and how it redefines family and parenthood. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Embryo Donation Journ
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