In this episode, Julio and Richard discuss their experiences at a Men Having Babies conference in Berlin and the importance of educating people about the basics of IVF and surrogacy. They highlight the mix of attendees at the conference, from newbies to those who have done extensive research. They emphasize the need for more education and understanding about fertility and the various paths to building a family. The conversation also touches on personal topics such as divorce and the emotional challenges of deciding what to do with frozen embryos.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting

00:30 Attending the Men Having Babies Conference in Berlin

07:14 Starting Conversations and Providing Support

12:02 The Emotional Challenges of Divorce and Frozen Embryos

23:19 Legally Owning Embryos and Future Decisions

26:34 The Emotional Impact of Protecting Children

29:29 The Importance of Providing Information and Personal Experiences

34:57 Conclusion and Future Episodes

Keywords

IVF, surrogacy, Men Having Babies, conference, education, fertility, basics, attendees, research, paths to parenthood, divorce, frozen embryos

Takeaways

Men Having Babies conferences provide valuable information and resources for those interested in IVF and surrogacy.

There is a need for more education and understanding about fertility and the different paths to building a family.

The emotional challenges of divorce and deciding what to do with frozen embryos can be difficult to navigate.

Open and honest conversations about these topics can help provide support and guidance for others going through similar experiences.

Sound Bites

"There is a need for people to understand the basics."

"The need for people to understand the basics."

"Starting the conversation, whether it is good comments or bad comments, it allows us to listen."