Season 4 Episode 2: Lauren's Story. A 27 year journey to become a parent through surrogacy
24/02/2026 | 1h 2min
It's a LONG episode! Meet Lauren and listen to her incredible story of hope, strength and the power that anything is possible. A 27 year journey to become a parent led Lauren and her partner to surrogacy in Georgia. From getting embryos out of Australia to some tough decisions; including their baby girl born at 29 weeks. It is an amazing story to share with our community around the world. Support the show
Season 4 Episode 1: Liz welcome in 2026 with her thoughts, Tbilisi accommodation areas, shipping embryos, upcoming seminars and more
20/01/2026 | 20min
In the first episode for 2026 Liz talks about what's been happening in her life and the upcoming Chachava free seminars in Australia. Other topics include Accommodation areas in Tbilisi Shipping Embryos Surrogacy reform General thoughts
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Season 3 Episode 6: Irina's story. Discussing her experiences with her surrogate, the timeline of her journey, the birth and much more
13/11/2025 | 55min
In this episode Liz chats to Irina, a new Mum who is currently in Tbilisi with their one month old son Daniel. Irina discusses with Liz the following: Timeline from start to finish Surrogate care and relationship Discussion about the ABC news article and story that featured her surrogate and son Thoughts on the clinic, the processes and the exit process for Canadians (they live in Dubai) The birth story General thoughts and observations Support the show
Season 3 Episode 5: All about Maluna. Liz chats to two new Mum's; Lauren and Irina about staying at "Maluna"
04/11/2025 | 52min
All about Maluna! What is Maluna? Maluna is a state of the hotel private facility with all details and needs for newborns and parents to make them feel comfortable, safe and respected during their stay. While thinking about the concept of the hotel; the inspiration was for the couple who have travelled to a foreign country and want to enjoy the most precious time of their lives in beautiful surroundings. Maluna is happiness and all about creating a family and supportive environment. Welcoming two beautiful ladies to the podcast who have recently become new Mum's and are currently staying at Maluna. Lauren; Mum to Mia and Irina; Mum to Daniel Support the show
Season 3 Episode 4: Liz responds to the ABC news story and talks about all the things discussed
26/10/2025 | 29min
Get ready for one of our most passionate episodes yet. Liz responds to the ABC News story and report about ethical concerns about surrogacy in Georgia.
While reading the story, Liz discusses all the points raised, offers her point of view and corrects misinformation on many aspects that were written and reported by the journalist and other people involved in the story.
Liz is a huge supporter of safe and ethical practices of international surrogacy and the welfare of all surrogates. Have a listen to hear her views on it all. Support the show
Now heard in 77 countries!The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast was initially created by two Australian Mum’s who navigated the complicated world of doing surrogacy in Tbilisi, Georgia during Covid in 2020.Created to offer information, support, and their own experiences; the podcast covers different stages, options, tips, information and processes to navigate through the world of international surrogacy in the wonderful country of Georgia. You'll hear from special guests with their own stories, Dr's, Coordinators, Industry updates, and lots more topics as the landscape continues to change.Hosted by Liz Tripodi, a multi award winning Arts, Music and Business Leader of 30 years who had been on the road to parenting for 13 years before the safe arrival of twin girls in 2020 in Georgia. Liz is the founder of online surrogacy support groups for the past 7 years, an author of a surrogacy journal and also joined the team at Chachava Clinic in Georgia as the International Coordinator in 2024 supporting and advocating for safe surrogacy and helping couples right around the world achieve their dreams.
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