13 episodes
Refamulating Feelings & Co
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 70 Ratings
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Refamulating is a podcast that celebrates different ways to make a family.
A generation ago, most Americans were guided by the idea of the nuclear family: a mom, a dad, two kids, and a derpy dog. Many still have a family like this, and that’s great!
But the numbers show it doesn't represent the majority of American households. In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all for what a family should look like. We’re collectively reformulating our understanding of what makes a family in today’s world. We call this refamulating, and this show invites us to understand it one story at a time.
On each episode of Refamulating, host Julia Winston delivers emotionally honest stories of real people with nuanced experiences that census data could never tell us. Think queer parents, egg and sperm donors, surrogates, blended families, child-free folks, tales of communal living, and much more.
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10 I Seahorse Dad: Planning for pregnancy as a transgender man
Liam is a transgender man who has spent the last eight years embracing his true life. He changed his name, took hormones, and got top surgery. But recently he had a big realization. He wants to be a father – and he wants to carry his own child. Now Liam has stopped taking hormones and started preparing his body to do something he never imagined: get pregnant.
Listen to Liam’s Terrible, Thanks For Asking episode here.
Here is Liam’s YouTube Channel where he’s chronicling his journey to pregnancy.
Our newsletter this month includes a list of books Liam has been reading to prepare for a trans pregnancy and single fatherhood.
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The episode transcript can be found here.
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Connect with us:
EMAIL: [email protected].
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
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Subscribe to our Substack if you want a monthly newsletter about all things refamulating. We share resources for people refamulating, upcoming events and links to other podcasts/articles/books that discuss refamulating topics.
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Our team
Host: Julia Winston
Producer: Claire McInerny
Manager of Engagement: Grace Barry
Audio Engineer: Josh Gilbert
Theme Music: Luke Top
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09 I Sister Moms: From foster care to chosen family
Show Notes: When Lindsay lost custody of her toddler, Gabriel, an acquaintance named Rachel stepped in as his foster mom. As Lindsay worked toward reunification with her son, she and Rachel developed an unlikely friendship. The journey they’ve shared has led them to create a new family unit with Gabriel at the center.
The episode transcript can be found here.
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Connect with us:
EMAIL: [email protected].
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TIK TOK
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We're hosting our first live event! On July 11th we're hosting the first Re-Family dinner, a free, virtual meet up. We will create a place for you to connect with other people who are refamulating and learn more about refamulating topics. Sign up to get more info on our website. We can't wait to meet you!
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Subscribe to our Substack if you want a monthly newsletter about all things refamulating. We share resources for people refamulating, upcoming events and links to other podcasts/articles/books that discuss refamulating topics.
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Our team
Host: Julia Winston
Producer: Claire McInerny
Manager of Engagement: Grace Barry
Audio Engineer: Josh Gilbert
Theme Music: Luke Top
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We are a member of the Feelings and Co network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
08 I The Childfree Life Is The Life For Me
For many people, “starting a family” includes having kids. But we know that not everyone wants to be parents, and in this episode we hear from a handful of childfree people to celebrate that choice.
Listen to Claire’s Terrible, Thanks for Episode, ‘Should I Have Kids?’ here.
You can follow Heidi Clements at @welcometoheidi on Instagram.
The episode transcript can be found here.
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Connect with us:
EMAIL: [email protected].
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TIK TOK
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Subscribe to our Substack if you want a monthly newsletter about all things refamulating. We share resources for people refamulating, upcoming events and links to other podcasts/articles/books that discuss refamulating topics.
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Our team
Host: Julia Winston
Producer: Claire McInerny
Manager of Engagement: Grace Barry
Audio Engineer: Josh Gilbert
Theme Music: Luke Top
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We are a member of the Feelings and Co network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
07 I Family Secrets Revealed: How a DNA test brought one woman home to herself
A few years ago, Alexis Hourselt took a commercial DNA test. She was hoping the results would help her with some ancestral research about the Mexican side of her family. But the day she got her results became the day everything she knew about her family changed forever.
Alexis Hourselt is the host of the podcast DNA Surprises, a show that talks to other people who learned their biological truth through DNA tests.
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The episode transcript can be found here.
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Connect with us:
EMAIL: [email protected].
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TIK TOK
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Subscribe to our Substack if you want a monthly newsletter about all things refamulating. We share resources for people refamulating, upcoming events and links to other podcasts/articles/books that discuss refamulating topics.
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Our team
Host: Julia Winston
Producer: Claire McInerny
Manager of Engagement: Grace Barry
Audio Engineer: Josh Gilbert
Theme Music: Luke Top
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We are a member of the Feelings and Co network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
06 I Thicker Than Water: Creating family with a known sperm donor
When Cat and Emily, two women, wanted to have a baby, they knew they would need outside help. They asked their friend David to donate his sperm. They didn’t just want his DNA though, they wanted to invite him into the family they were creating.
The episode transcript can be found here.
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Connect with us:
EMAIL: [email protected].
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TIK TOK
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Subscribe to our Substack if you want a monthly newsletter about all things refamulating. We share resources for people refamulating, upcoming events and links to other podcasts/articles/books that discuss refamulating topics. Paid subscribers get access to special bonus content.
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Our team
Host: Julia Winston
Producer: Claire McInerny
Manager of Engagement: Grace Barry
Audio Engineer: Josh Gilbert
Theme Music: Luke Top
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We are a member of the Feelings and Co network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
We'll Be Back In June!
We are taking a break this month to produce the rest of Season 1. We got some amazing submissions from you all, and we are excited to come back with stories about your families :)
We'll be back with a new episode June 4.While we're away, consider signing up for our newsletter. Each month we share all of the articles, books, movies and podcasts we're listening to as we make these episodes.
Send your family's submission to us at [email protected] or connect with us on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Customer Reviews
So Vulnerable and Real
This podcast talks about many of the things my friends and I are trying to figure out right now in our own lives. I appreciate this vulnerable and thoughtful storytelling so so much. Listening to this is an empathy builder, for sure. And gives me a much wider perspective on what my future could look like.
Expansive & Inspiring
This transformational podcast has expanded my conceptual and perception of family through incredible storytelling with an inspriting host. I’m definitely a Refam Fam.
Honest, empowering and heartfelt
Love this podcast and how it explores the power of community, friendship and family in all it’s beautiful manifestations, stories and experiences. Beautiful work.
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